Chapter 72: The Strange Girl

Just now, Chu Yang said he could help him realize his dream ahead of time, Gu Duxing was only half-believing, and he had the thought, "It’s the same whether I run away from marriage or cultivate, right?" But now, he was completely convinced!

"This set of sword techniques can guarantee that you will break through to the Sword Venerable level within a year! But you can only practice until you break through to the Sword Venerable level, then you must stop. Otherwise, if you continue to delve deeper, your mind will still be bewitched by the sword techniques, leading to madness." Chu Yang slowly said, his eyes emitting a sharp light: "After you break through to the Sword Venerable level, we will have other methods. The path of cultivation requires taking it step by step. I believe you understand this principle."

"That’s enough, more than enough!" Gu Duxing trembled: "Thank you... thank you..."

He never thought that when he was at his wit's end, such a great gift would fall from the sky! Chu Yang's existence had become a lifeline for Gu Duxing!

The only hope to save Xiaomiao earlier! Gu Duxing would rather die ten thousand times than give up this opportunity!

Chu Yang smiled, finally feeling relieved.

He did this not only to fundamentally retain Gu Duxing but also because of the deep affection between Gu Duxing and Gu Miaoling. This kind of affection touched the softest part of Chu Yang's heart.

Mo Qingwu!

Such deep affection cannot be betrayed! And women like Mo Qingwu and Gu Miaoling, who are so devoted, cannot be betrayed!

At this moment, someone outside the door asked, "Excuse me, is anyone inside?"

The two looked at each other and immediately jumped up with a cry.

These two had been drinking and chatting since morning, completely forgetting their duties as shopkeepers. It was already past noon, and the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion had not opened for business...

"I'll open the door, you clean up..." Chu Yang was about to turn back, but before he could finish his sentence, Gu Duxing had already jumped up, holding the Mad Venerable Sword Technique he treasured like a precious gem, and darted into his room in a flash.

"Damn!" Chu Yang was speechless. He quickly cleared the table of the scattered wine utensils, picked up the table, and threw it back with a swoosh.

Only then did he pat his hands and walk over to open the door.

A wave of alcohol fumes immediately rushed out as he opened the door!

"Um; cough, cough..." A coughing fit, and in front of the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion, a girl was patiently waiting. The sudden rush of fumes made her wrinkle her nose involuntarily.

"Hmm? Here to buy a sword?" Chu Yang raised an eyebrow slightly.

The girl in front of him, with Chu Yang's experience, was hard to describe. She was not the kind of beauty that would make people exclaim at first sight. Her nose, mouth, and eyes were all very ordinary. But beyond the extreme ordinariness, there was a unique charm.

If you glanced at her and then passed by, you might not leave any impression. But if you looked at her a few more times, you would immediately notice that this girl was full of uniqueness.

Her facial features seemed easy to understand at first glance, but the longer you looked, the more they seemed to become hazy. Her eyes were distant, like a dream, her face calm and composed. Though she was a woman, she seemed to have the demeanor of a great general!

Standing at the door, though she appeared delicate and weak, she gave a sense of standing firm as a mountain. Deep and steady, unshakable!

She stood alone in front of the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion, seemingly for quite some time. Chu Yang had not opened the door for so long, but she was not anxious or impatient, her expression serene, as if the sky was clear and the wind was gentle.

Though she was only a girl of seventeen or eighteen, she gave a sense of being extremely experienced.

Almost at first sight, Chu Yang felt a sense of familiarity. As if... he had seen her somewhere before?

"May I ask, are you the owner of this Heavenly Soldier Pavilion?" The girl's clear eyes looked at Chu Yang.

"Yes, may I ask what brings you here, young lady?"

"En, I came to see if your so-called Heavenly Soldiers live up to their name." The girl said calmly, "A customer is at the door, aren't you going to invite me in?"

"Um, if you want to come in, did you see the notice at the door?"

"Don't worry, gold and silver are no problem. Heavenly treasures and earthly treasures are not lacking either. Hehe, but since we are doing business, I must see your goods. Whether they are as miraculous as you claim. If they are not worth it, I won't spend money on them."

The girl walked into the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion with her hands behind her back, as if she were strolling through her own backyard garden.

Chu Yang frowned. This girl had a kind of grandeur that was hard to describe. In his two lifetimes, he had never seen a woman with such qualities. Truly an anomaly!

"These are the Heavenly Soldiers you mentioned?" The girl stood in front of the four weapons hanging on the wall, looking up slightly. She stood with her hands behind her back, making no other movements, just slightly raising her chin. For some reason, Chu Yang suddenly felt a sense of commanding the world.

It was like a king inspecting his territory and his people. Chu Yang was even more puzzled: She is clearly a woman, why do I have this feeling?

"Indeed." A voice came, but it was not Chu Yang's.

Gu Duxing quietly appeared in the corner, his eyes coldly watching the girl. His face had slightly changed, but it was still as cold as ice, like a zombie.

He did not show any courtesy because she was a woman.

"May I take a look?" The girl did not seem surprised at the sudden appearance of another person. She just asked calmly.

"To buy a sword here, we don't look at your status or wealth, but at you as a person!" Gu Duxing said coldly, "Whether you are worthy of the swords here! If you are not worthy, even if you are rich enough to buy a country, you cannot take them away!"

"Oh? Seeking a worthy owner for a famous sword? I see." The girl softly said, "However, if you choose the person, I will choose the sword. If the sword is not good, even if you kneel and beg me, I won't take it."

This statement was a direct counter to Gu Duxing's words.

Then, the girl extended her slender hand and took down the long sword from the wall. Holding it, she clearly did not expect the sword to be so heavy, almost three times heavier than a regular long sword. Her arm sank slightly before she finally steadied it, a look of surprise on her face.

A long sword?

Chu Yang and Gu Duxing exchanged a glance, both feeling surprised.

Generally, if a girl chose a sword, she would choose a light and agile one. The short sword was clearly more elegant and beautiful than this long sword, suitable for a girl to wear. This long sword was rugged and unrestrained, full of masculine vigor.

Neither of them expected that this girl would first look at this long sword!

Next, with a clang, the long sword was drawn from its scabbard.

A beam of light shot out.

The girl squinted her eyes and praised, "Good sword!" Then she slowly pulled the entire blade out of the scabbard, extending her arm to hold the sword at a slight angle in front of her, looking at it levelly.

Just from this angle, Chu Yang and Gu Duxing both realized that this girl was definitely an expert. Though she might not be an expert in using swords, her skills in appraisal and evaluation were not inferior to theirs.

Chu Yang racked his brains, thinking of all the women he had met in his two lifetimes, but none of them matched the unique qualities of this girl. Gu Duxing, though he showed no emotion, also thought of the girls from the major families in the Middle Three Days, but even they did not have the grace and grandeur of this girl.

Who is this strange girl?