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Chapter 621 - 51: The Transformation of Sword Madman, Arrival of the Qilin Army_3

Chapter 621: Chapter 51: The Transformation of Sword Madman, Arrival of the Qilin Army_3

Bai Mao’er looked skeptical. Murong Longtu gazed at Bai Yuanfu and said, "The grudges of the Martial World are unclear, chaotic beyond measure. The sword is in your hands, and the Sword Intent is contained within. How you decide to resolve this is up to you."

"This sword, given by me, is not for others to take."

The Green Robed Sword Madman stretched out his hand and gently touched the five-year-old child, then softly said:

"A fine swordfighter."

Murong Longtu turned and walked slowly into the distance, while Bai Yuanfu, clutching the Galaxy Sword, watched alongside Bai Mao’er as the green-robed old man grew further and further away. This Sword Madman, whose name shook the world for mastering mystical weapons, found the number of swords he wielded dwindling along the way.

Now, only ninety remained.

Bai Yuanfu, watching the once arrogant and domineering Sword Madman, felt the sharpness fade away, replaced by a gradually intensifying majesty and subtlety of Divine Charm. He was so stunned that he couldn’t find any words to say.

He came to cut through the Martial World, and he leaves by returning the sword to it.

Our kind should do the same.

The Green Robed Sword Madman, walking further with each step.

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Li Guanyi had originally planned to lead his troops to the hometown of Yuan Zhi, but he worried that a grand display might alert Prince Jiang Guang of Ying Country and lead to an interception. Hence, he decided to have Ling Pingyang and his men slow down, while Li Guanyi himself would go ahead to meet them.

The young man rode a horse, and Shaking Light rode a little donkey that trotted along with a clip-clop. The Qilin transformed into a long-haired cat and lay on Li Guanyi’s shoulder, yawning. After entering Ying Country, Li Guanyi found himself uncomfortable with these pleasantries.

Fortunately, there were plenty in the envoy who were adept at such matters.

Like Ling Pingyang.

As the Qilin yawned and munched on dried meat, his days grew increasingly easy and joyful ever since Li Guanyi’s growing reputation. In fact, even more delightful than when he was with Li Wanli.

Li Wanli didn’t have his own territory—the old man could be summed up in one word: poor!

Li Wanli’s cooking was just about staying alive.

How could it be compared to the skills of Li Guanyi?

So when Li Guanyi planned to go to the Academy, the Qilin didn’t hesitate at all, agreeing right away—and it wasn’t just a simple agreement. The little creature had clung to Li Guanyi’s leg, hooking its paws onto his clothes, dangling in the air.

It was almost as if it would burst into tears if it didn’t get its way.

The deliciousness of Li Guanyi’s cooking, especially with the boost from Mr. Lei’s special additions, had gone up a notch. Now with the Sword Madman around, the Qilin was less worried about its own combat prowess; it feared being left behind in Jiangnan to deal with those manipulative scoundrels.

It insisted on following Li Guanyi to the Academy.

After Li Guanyi agreed, the Qilin was overjoyed.

It looked forward to not only the delicious dishes Li Guanyi would cook along the way but also the myriad delights awaiting at the Academy!

That was Central State!

The residence of the Great Emperor, the ruler of all under heaven!

There certainly would be an abundance of exquisite foods, and as Marquis Qin Wu, participating in significant events, could the treatment there be anything but extraordinary? Certainly not!

Just thinking about it made the Qilin want to smile with glee.

Especially because there was an Old Qilin there!

The Fire Qilin had its own likes and dislikes, but that Old Qilin, having lived for thousands of years, must have seen a great variety of delicacies and knew about numerous recipes that suited the Qilin’s palate!

The Fire Qilin was eager to meet this venerable ancestor and acquire those recipes!

That would be the so-called Qilin’s Choice!

With this, it could avoid the trouble of searching and trying out various foods on its own. Just find and eat them, saving both time and effort. Thinking about it, the Fire Qilin popped another piece of pastry into its mouth.

When the time comes, I’ll talk to the Old Qilin like this.

Hmm, the Old Qilin will surely praise me for being energy-efficient.

He will definitely be delighted. Then I’ll... well, just like Guan Yi said, acting cute and pitiful, how could he resist pampering me? Afraid to even keep me in his mouth lest I melt or something? Absolutely!

I am one of only two Qilins in the world now.

That Old Qilin will surely spoil me rotten, huh!

With these thoughts, the Qilin’s mood became even brighter.

"Pfft—"

A soft chuckle sounded. The Qilin turned its head and saw the silver-haired young girl, with no expression on her face, turning her head away. However, her shoulders were still slightly quivering, as if she was trying to hold back her laughter.

The Qilin flicked its tail, deciding not to stoop to the level of the young girl.

When Li Guanyi and his group arrived in the town, which though called a town, wasn’t very prosperous. It was one of the more remote areas under the jurisdiction of Ying Country and had been contested by Ying and Chen countries in the past, leaving the loyalties of the local people quite ambiguous.

Yesterday’s Chen people, today’s Ying people.

The common folk weren’t concerned with such niceties; survival was their greatest hope and desire. It was under such circumstances that Yuan Zhi had left his family. His father had died in the turmoil of war, leaving his mother to raise him.

In his description, home was the most important and warmest place. His father had died fighting against soldiers turned bandits, but held firm even in death, preventing the marauders from harming his wife and son.

And his mother did not abandon him, raising him through many hardships.

After entering the area, Li Guanyi and Shaking Light asked the locals and found Yuan Zhi’s home as described. Li Guanyi dismounted, and the silver-haired girl helped smooth out the wrinkles on his clothing.

The young man was somewhat nervous as he adjusted the items he was holding.