Chapter 1072: Chapter 587: Shi Qingjun Is an Innocent Maiden (Double-Length)

On the stage, Yun Qian was observing the dance very intently, receiving the message Ah Qing intended to convey to her.

Indeed, it was a beautiful dance. For her husband, it would be far more effective than any wine during a suitable night.

After all, even Ah Qing’s sword dance had caught Xu Chang’an’s attention several times, astonished at her swordsmanship.

If it were her...

Yun Qian placed her hands on her lower abdomen, as if envisioning a daughter very much like her husband reaching out to her.

So, of course she had to learn it.

This might be one of the few ’seduction’ techniques Yun Qian would learn?

Not only that, Yun Qian’s radar also reacted to the words ’Sword Heart and Zither Heart.’

Since Xu Chang’an could play the zither, she could learn this interplay of light and shadow in the sword dance from Ah Qing.

Ah Qing surely knew how to please Miss Yun, deserved to be seen as part of her own camp.

——

Just as Ah Qing had thought.

Xu Chang’an indeed remembered her well.

Xu Chang’an was astonished by Ah Qing’s swordsmanship and her control over the sword techniques... Although Zhu Pingniang indicated that Ah Qing seemed to be at a similar level, both within the Open Source Realm, Xu Chang’an clearly understood that his swordsmanship was not even close to that of the sweat-drenched girl on stage.

At present, if Ah Qing’s performance wasn’t slightly unsteady due to lack of stamina, her swordsmanship, footwork, and even the play of light and shadow exhibited extremely high mastery.

This also meant that Ah Qing not only excelled in sword dancing but also had unique insights into the art of Danqing.

Truly, never underestimate anyone in this world.

Xu Chang’an always felt his early days on Muyu Peak were extremely challenging, but seeing the romantic spectacle on stage... couldn’t help but feel admiration.

If he were a half-demon, in such dire, universally hostile circumstances, he definitely wouldn’t have such achievements at this age.

The learned man serves as a teacher.

Though he sometimes avoided looking at Ah Qing’s figure during her dance, Xu Chang’an was not stingy with his admiration and respect for Ah Qing.

This undisguised goodwill was also what made Yun Qian increasingly fond of Ah Qing at this moment.

Since Xu Chang’an felt this way, Li Zhibai, who shared almost the same sentiment as Xu Chang’an on such matters, couldn’t hide his praise either. What she saw in detail, more should she understand, allowed Ah Qing to display such a sword dance with the effort she made behind it, and her Sword Dao talent.

"Tong Jun, with such capability, do you still need me to support her?" Li Zhibai asked.

At this moment, Ah Qing moved gracefully, with eyes bright as stars and eyebrows separated like an eight-colored rainbow. As long as one wasn’t dim-witted, a single glance would reveal her talent.

"...I didn’t know this girl had such skills before." Zhu Pingniang’s eyebrows twitched.

If it weren’t for Ah Qing’s goodwill toward Yun Qian and Xu Chang’an... how long had she intended to keep this secret from her?

"Ms. Zhu, it’s understandable that a half-demon wouldn’t want to bring up her past," Miss Lu reminded. "Ah Qing’s dance skills might not be a pleasant memory, so she might only show them before the young master and the lady."

"I naturally understand..." Zhu Pingniang grit her teeth, glaring fiercely at Xu Chang’an.

She understood it all, yet she couldn’t help but be unwilling.

After all, she was the one who brought Ah Qing back; she was Ah Qing’s ’mother.’ Clearly... she treated her so well, but Ah Qing didn’t show her most hidden self because of her.

There would be some jealousy.

It could only be said that daughters, this species, ultimately turn away from home.

Fury.

Li Zhibai blinked, without saying a word.

Look, another girl appeared.

At this moment, even Li Zhibai had to believe that Zhu Tongjun had a knack for picking people—any random half-demon girl who appeared had such talent that even she was amazed.

"Her Sword Dao talent is truly outstanding." Li Zhibai carefully appreciated the trajectory the red longsword in Ah Qing’s hand traced through the air and slowly commented, "She isn’t good at controlling Spiritual Qi, thus leading to a lot of it dissipating quickly, wasting quite a bit of stamina. It’s quite apparent she hasn’t undergone systematic cultivation, her sword is more for performing rather than combat..."

Her tone paused.

"Even so, her control over the sword... has already reached the state of subtlety." Li Zhibai couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional.

Sword Dao subtlety...

How many sword cultivators who have cultivated for decades could not achieve unity with the Sword Heart, Sword Dao subtlety?

Yet Ah Qing could achieve it.

The key aspect being, for this sword cultivator, the sword is not a belief, but rather a tool to showcase her dance and please others.

Such a rare talent, truly a rare waste of talent.

However, at present, Li Zhibai no longer felt superior enough to call it a ’waste,’ who would dare if Tong Jun’s daughter was hers.

If Ah Qing truly was willing to call her aunt, Li Zhibai believed she would be very happy, perhaps.

"The talent is good, but compared to Wen Li... it’s still worlds apart." Zhu Pingniang followed up.

"There’s no way around it." Li Zhibai shook his head.

What Tong Jun said was true, although Ah Qing currently displays very good talent, it’s ultimately still lower-tier. Compared to Wen Li, it’s akin to the difference between a genius and an ordinary person.

"She can’t be compared to Wen Li." Li Zhibai reminded Zhu Pingniang, "Even just such talent places her among the top on Muyu Peak."

"I understand."