Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 2047 - 2110: Legendary Sword
"Are you going to see Elder Su or coming with us?" Li Yifei turned his head and asked.
Sitting in the backseat, Su Lio thought for a moment and said, "I’ll go with you guys. I... feel it’s inappropriate to go alone."
"It’s no big deal, Mengxin and the child are there too." Li Yifei said with a smile, seeing Su Lio shake her head, Li Yifei said, "Alright, we’ll go together, but there’s a mountain trail we need to climb, so let’s eat a full meal first for energy."
Speaking of meals, Li Yifei directly took Su Lio to try Capital City’s roast duck. Although it might not be exceptionally delicious, it’s a specialty one must try when in the Capital City. Anyway, Su Lio ate quite a bit, which made Li Yifei feel it was worth it.
After the meal, Li Yifei drove with the two women, leaving the Capital City, heading on the road they traveled the day before.
Earlier, Li Yifei had asked Murong Yuanqing if he wanted to come along. Murong Yuanqing said no; having met once, he felt satisfied with many things, adding that he wasn’t a masochist, having had enough of being scolded.
I see, you seem to enjoy being scolded, didn’t notice any resentment, Li Yifei mused internally. But if Murong Yuanqing didn’t want to go, so be it. He had to deliver a sword to Elder Qingqiu anyway.
When they reached the mountain’s base, Li Yifei carried the huge sword, Xu Shanshan holding Blue Glow, while Su Lio had empty hands. In truth, she was very interested in meeting the elder of her grandfather’s generation, always longing to be able to cultivate even though she couldn’t.
If it was just Li Yifei himself, he could rush up the mountain trail in three to five minutes. Xu Shanshan was no different, but with Su Lio, both slowed down, letting her walk in the middle, taking half an hour to reach halfway up the mountain. They stopped at a platform, where Li Yifei warned the two women, "Once on the platform, don’t look around recklessly; there is Elder Qingqiu’s sword formation here. Triggering it recklessly could be dangerous."
The two women nodded, following Li Yifei onto the platform. No sooner had they stepped onto the platform than they heard Qingqiu’s voice, "Come straight up; the sword formation isn’t activated."
Activating and maintaining the sword formation consumes energy. Yesterday’s activation was only meant to give Murong Yuanqing and Li Yifei a hard time as a lesson.
When the three reached the grass hut in front, they saw Qingqiu already waiting there. Li Yifei was not surprised, but the two women clearly were. They hadn’t expected Elder Qingqiu to be so... young. Compared to her, Elder Su, Murong Yuanqing, and even Yao Lingfu seemed genuinely aged.
Noticing two pretty girls accompanying Li Yifei, Qingqiu appeared somewhat surprised, but her expression soon turned cold, realizing their relationship with the rascal Li Yifei. Fortunately, Li Yifei immediately clarified their identities, which eased Qingqiu’s demeanor.
She couldn’t perceive Li Yifei’s cultivation level, but at a glance, could discern Xu Shanshan’s abilities. Not only was she an Innate Expert, but also a virgin, while the other was not just a virgin, but also a descendant of someone she knew.
"Su Elder’s granddaughter?" Qingqiu asked, looking at Su Lio.
Su Lio nodded lightly, her eyes showing a hint of joy, she asked, "Elder Qingqiu, do you recognize my grandfather?"
"Of course, I recognize him. We fought together in the past. Strictly speaking, we were comrades. Unfortunately, after the country stabilized, we each went into seclusion. It’s been years since we parted, and I never thought I’d meet Su Elder’s descendant here," Qingqiu said, sighing with emotion.
Su Lio smiled, saying, "If my grandfather knew, he would be very happy too."
"How is Elder Su’s health?" Qingqiu asked.
Su Lio briefly explained Elder Su’s current condition. His health was alright lately, but like Murong Yuanqing’s, such a body couldn’t last many years, possibly departing at any time. This topic inevitably brought some sadness, and Qingqiu also sighed softly, saying, "We have already lived two lifetimes compared to others, which is enough. Young girl, you need not be sad."
Qingqiu’s attitude toward Xu Shanshan and Su Lio was noticeably better than toward Li Yifei, even kind and gentle. After entering the grass hut, Li Yifei still sat on a small wooden stool, while the two women sat on the bed.
The purpose of this visit was to have Elder Qingqiu assess the giant sword. Li Yifei held it out reverently with both hands, yet without Qingqiu even reaching to touch it, the giant sword floated, stable in the air. Qingqiu closed her eyes to feel it, later extending her right hand to grasp the hilt.
Li Yifei and the two women watched curiously. Qingqiu held the hilt for a few seconds before the giant sword began to buzz and hum, its blade shaking gently, as if ready to break free from Qingqiu’s grasp and fly off.
The two women, witnessing this peculiar scene, were filled with curiosity, as the giant sword seemed to suddenly awaken.
Qingqiu wore a solemn expression, her grip on the sword firm, veins standing out on her hand. A minute later, Li Yifei and the two women heard a sound akin to a beast’s roar emanating from the sword. Li Yifei immediately stood up, but Qingqiu glanced at him, signaling him to remain still.
The beast-like howl lasted for around ten seconds, then suddenly vanished, and the giant sword itself stopped vibrating, returning to calmness. Qingqiu released the sword and handed it back to Li Yifei, who accepted the giant sword.
Qingqiu adjusted his breath, opened his eyes, and said: "If I haven’t estimated incorrectly, this sword is likely the Ju Que."
"Really?" Li Yifei responded in surprise.
"It’s only a possibility. This sword is sealed, and I cannot undo the seal, so I cannot determine if it truly is the Ju Que sword," Qingqiu said.
Regarding Ju Que, Li Yifei had researched the information, and according to legends, this sword was also famous during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period. It’s rumored to be forged by the master swordsmith Ou Yezi, and together with Gan Jiang, Moye, Ju Que, and Bilü, it is known as the four great swords. Its blade is thick and dull, seemingly not sharp, but actually reveals great sophistication and simplicity, a heavy sword without an edge, extremely tough, claimed to be unbreakable yet capable of breaking anything, its design ancient yet incredibly powerful.
But these are just records in books, their authenticity is subject to scrutiny, especially the stories from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period. The Investiture of the Gods is also from that era’s tales, but now considered as mythological stories.
Modern archaeologists have unearthed swords from that period, but they are all bronze swords. Copper, compared to steel, is softer and less stable. It is almost impossible to forge sharp and hard swords from bronze, but the Ju Que sword before us is different. Its material is unknown, entirely black, and incredibly heavy.
"Elder Qingqiu, how can we determine if this sword is that famous sword? This item is likely easy to replicate..." Su Lio softly asked, seeing everyone remain silent.
Qingqiu chuckled and explained: "There is a soul within the sword, also called the sword’s courage. Ordinary swords do not possess this; only those renowned or extremely powerful swords have a soul. You’ve heard of Gan Jiang and Moye, right? To forge these two swords, the couple even sacrificed themselves in the furnace together to accompany the swords, which resulted in two unparalleled Divine Weapons, and the sword soul among them is the life essence of these two people."
As Qingqiu spoke, she summoned her treasured sword, the one emitting a red glow, to float silently in the air. Qingqiu then said to the two women: "Go and touch it, and you will understand what the sword soul is about."
Xu Shanshan and Su Lio exchanged a glance, both curious and somewhat excited, but also a little apprehensive. Under Qingqiu’s encouragement, both reached out to touch the sword, and shortly after, the joy surfaced in their eyes, indicating they felt the presence of the sword soul.
Li Yifei craned his neck, eagerly watching the two women. Qingqiu didn’t let him touch the sword, and Li Yifei was embarrassed to try, so he just watched. After a while, he suddenly heard Su Lio exclaiming with surprise: "It’s greeting us."
Qingqiu nodded: "Yes, it’s sentient, so it’s able to perceive you, and you can greet it back; it can feel that."
"Really?" Su Lio confirmed, blinked her big eyes, and said to the sword in her hand: "Hello, my name is Su Lio."
Xu Shanshan similarly greeted it, and it was evident she also felt the sword soul.
Li Yifei, watching her, licked his lips, feeling a bit envious. As the two women finished sensing it, he was just about to extend his hand when the sword vanished with a whoosh, and then Qingqiu said: "You’re a man, it doesn’t like being touched by men."
This was chili powder, indeed quite temperamental. Li Yifei was speechless, sat upright, and saw the two girls covering their mouths laughing. Li Yifei rolled his eyes and said: "Elder, is this sword sealed?"
"Indeed, it is sealed!" Qingqiu confirmed once more.
"I’m wondering how to unlock the seal." Li Yifei thought of Mohist War and continued: "Perhaps it requires finding a destined person?"
"Every weapon has its own method. The sword soul in this sword was just howling, and I sensed a wave of grief and anger. It seems someone deliberately sealed it, and you mentioned it was obtained from a very large formation; probably the person didn’t want this sword to reappear in the martial world. Alas, those events from that era have mostly been lost to time. I don’t even know the person’s purpose, and I’m hesitating whether, even if I have a way, to release these two swords’ seals."
Li Yifei wasn’t necessarily objecting and said: "Perhaps these swords have fierce natures, which ordinary people cannot control, hence the sealing."
"Do you know what constitutes a famous sword?" Qingqiu suddenly inquired.
Li Yifei didn’t immediately answer, while the other two women shook their heads. After thinking for a moment, Li Yifei finally replied: "Elder, do you mean that famous swords have tasted blood?"
"Haha, quite right, and not just tasted blood, but even have drunk a great deal of it, hence can be called famous swords. The more people killed, naturally they become noted; otherwise, no matter how good a sword is, it’s just a useless sword!"
Li Yifei nodded in agreement, but the two women suddenly felt a chill, realizing that to be famous, these swords had to be so ruthless? Looking at those swords again, Su Lio felt a bit scared, while Xu Shanshan’s eyes shone brightly. Compared to Li Yifei, she preferred the sword as a weapon.
