This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 1558 - 33: Above the Gao Tian

On top of the towering Tang Tower.

Cang Xiu leaned against the railing, muttering to his wife beside him, "I still don't like that kid."

Ming Yu laughed and said, "Isn't Lu Qingshan quite nice?

He's young with high cultivation level, and it's rare for our little Jian to have a same-age friend she gets along with; that's a good thing.

As a father, are you really not going to let your daughter make friends?"

"I never said that," Cang Xiu retorted, "But with so many people on the island, why does Jian have to make a friend from outside, one whose background we don't know? I can't trust that."

"Like that kid said, our daughter is clever; you have to trust her judgment.

If he were really a bad person, would little Jian be so enthusiastic about him?" Ming Yu said softly.

As a mother, how could she not understand her own daughter's character?

Though innocent and romantic, she is not so foolish as to easily trust others.

Just think about it, aside from this Sword Cultivator of the Human Race, who on the island has earned our daughter's trust and attention like that?

"You women are just swayed by his looks," Cang Xiu said indignantly, "The better-looking a man is, the more schemes he has to deceive women.

Even if his qualifications are 'adequate' and his demeanor is decent, I can tell he's a womanizing charmer..."

Cang Xiu was about to continue his analysis, but then saw his wife looking at him with a peculiar gaze, her eyes finally landing on his face. It was as if she had realized something, a flash of understanding crossed her eyes, followed by a sympathetic shake of her head.

With years of marriage and tacit understanding, how could he not know what this meant?

The typically dignified Head of the Cang family could no longer hold back, "Am I not handsome?!"

Ming Yu scrutinized her husband's appearance seriously once more.

With thick hair and eyebrows, a straight nose, wide mouth, and although his eyes were not large, they exuded a hidden sharpness. Even without considering his cultivation and aura, he could still barely be considered a handsome man purely based on appearance.

"Not ugly, really quite pleasant to look at when examined closely." Ming Yu said with a smile.

Cang Xiu nodded with satisfaction, feeling that was more like it!

"But it does depend on who you compare him with. He's okay compared to ordinary people, but far behind compared to little Jian's friend." Ming Yu added.

Cang Xiu clenched his fists, wanting to argue but not knowing how, finally exclaiming indignantly, "What's the use of being good-looking? Whether making friends or finding a Dao Companion, the most important things are character and talent."

"You women are so shallow!" he concluded.

"Oh? Is that so..." Ming Yu dragged out her words and laughed, "So when you first saw me and liked me, was it because you saw my talent at a glance, or was it because you noticed my character?"

Cang Xiu felt guilty immediately, sulking without another word.

The woman rolled her eyes at her husband and continued, "But I do agree with you earlier; he's clearly not just here to visit our daughter."

Ming Yu, though appreciative of Lu Qingshan, maintained the necessary vigilance.

The man chuckled dryly, diplomatically backing down, "Why else, it's obvious he wants to recruit our Lingye Island into the Human Race's alliance."

"Not to mention we've always remained neutral, unlikely to engage in unrelated external conflicts. Even if we were to join an alliance, the strength gap between Sky Dome Heaven and the Demon Race is obvious, making it far from the first choice." Ming Yu said softly.

Cang Xiu reminded, "That was before. If it really comes to choosing one side, it seems we would have to choose Sky Dome Heaven now."

"The Demon Lord broke into Lingye Island and we've had two recent clashes, causing a rift."

"That's nothing," Ming Yu shook her head, "No one died, you just taught them a lesson.

Besides, even if someone did die, so what? With the cold-blooded nature of the Demon Race, if the benefits are sufficient, there are no absolute grudges."

"That's true..." Cang Xiu agreed with his wife.

"Because of that, if we really must choose between the two, we absolutely cannot choose the Demon Race." Ming Yu said coldly.

Cang Xiu was stunned, dumbfoundedly staring at Ming Yu...

Why do you get to say everything, good and bad? So what do I say...

"Similarly, for the Demon Race, as long as the benefits are sufficient, there are no absolute allies..." Ming Yu continued, "Existences atop the mountain, their value definitely surpasses our Lingye Island."

Though she didn't finish her words, Cang Xiu understood her meaning.

"But that doesn't guarantee the Human Race would surpass the Demon Race in this regard?" Cang Xiu frowned.

"It would at least be more trustworthy than the Demon Race." Ming Yu said lightly.

Even if only slightly.

"Luckily we're not at the point of having to choose one side now. If he brings it up, we'll politely decline." Cang Xiu thought for a moment, shook his head, and said no more.

"But we still need to treat him well, don't show him any more attitude," Ming Yu nodded, warning, "Our daughter finally made a friend, you as her father shouldn't let her lose face."

Cang Xiu gave an awkward smile, meekly saying, "Got it..."

He pondered for a moment and then said helplessly, "This kid is more complicated than you think."

"Hmm?" Ming Yu, knowing her husband's nature well, realized that such an assessment meant Lu Qingshan indeed had unique qualities she hadn't noticed, her interest piqued.

"Earlier, across the island, I saw him surrounded by five swords, each one unusual..."

"You've just seen the strongest one."

"That's the Yitian girl, right?" Ming Yu said.

"Yes, the spiritual nature of a sword reaching such heights is truly unheard of," Cang Xiu, an expert, praised sincerely.

Fortunately, he was a man of pure heart and didn't harbor much greed. If it were someone more malicious, they would have started plotting something sinister by now—of course, his natural thirteen apertures, all now filled, played a part.

"That's not all. When I just saw him again, during your conversation, I observed carefully and discovered that the swords around him weren't just five... there are many more swords, though they are far inferior to those five, which is why I didn't sense them earlier." Cang Xiu paused.

"How many more?" Ming Yu casually asked, not yet realizing the severity of the situation.

"Two hundred thousand."

....

......

"So, what about you?" Zang Xiaojian tilted her head, looking at Lu Qingshan.

"My rapid cultivation is due to the Hidden Device. How about you?" She stared with wide eyes, full of curiosity.

Lu Qingshan thought for a moment and said frankly, "I also have a unique talent, somewhat similar to the 'Hidden Device,' called..."

"Deep Blue."

"It's just that the manifestation of this talent is a bit special, so it's hard for me to explain. But overall, this talent enables me to rapidly improve my cultivation."

Lu Qingshan wasn't holding back; it was just that the idea of a panel was indeed difficult for cultivators to understand.

Zang Xiaojian's eyes sparkled, "Your talent is quite impressive too."

Lu Qingshan smiled, "Mo Yan isn't bad either. Although his cultivation isn't as advanced as ours yet, he hasn't fallen behind by much."

When they first met at Jiaolong Island, they were merely Foundation Establishment cultivators. Now they are high-level cultivators, capable of dominating a region.

And less than twenty years have passed.

The fascinating twists of fate in this world are truly beyond words.

Hearing the name Mo Yan, Zang Xiaojian's eyes brightened, looking at Lu Qingshan expectantly, "Have you crossed paths again since then?"

Lu Qingshan understood and began to recount, bit by bit, the events following their parting at Jiaolong Island, sharing the highlights with Zang Xiaojian.

From the peach blossoms on Qingqiu Mountain to the Central Heavenly Realm's Seven Domains Symposium, where he and Mo Yan gained fame together.

From the sword duel at the Sword Sect's Qingya Terrace to the departure of senior brother Ji Chuan in the Netherworld.

From fifty-two consecutive victories in the dojo contest to the Burning Moon Domain's "If I don't speak, which worm dares make a sound."

Finally, from Li Qiubai's Sword Opening Heaven's Gate, to the Sword Sect's partial sect heading west, Candle Dragon Hall rallying for an eastern campaign, and Xie Qingyun the Sword Immortal being unparalleled...

Zang Xiaojian listened in awe and became completely engrossed.

She never imagined that the twenty years she found so dull and boring could be so tumultuous and grand for Lu Qingshan.

"My father never let me leave the island..." Thinking of this, Zang Xiaojian wrinkled her nose and complained.

She also wanted to roam the martial world and travel to the ends of the world wielding her sword!

"Still not allowed now?" Lu Qingshan asked curiously.

Previously, Zang Xiaojian's cultivation wasn't high enough, so fearing for her safety, not letting her leave made sense.

But with Zang Xiaojian's current cultivation, fully capable of self-defense, is Cang Xiu still going to keep her locked up, turning her into a flower in a greenhouse?

Zang Xiaojian saw Lu Qingshan's confusion and explained, "It's not that my father is overly strict, it's just that the duty of our Zang family is to guard what's above the Sky Dome over Jingjian City."

"My father says that since I've grown up, I should gradually take over this responsibility. Once I reach the Ninth Realm, he'll completely hand the Zang family over to me, and then he can finally travel freely with my mother. So..." saying this, Zang Xiaojian stuck out her tongue.

"What's the thing above Sky Dome?" Lu Qingshan wondered.

"My father won't let me say what it is exactly, but it's something extremely powerful."

Although it's a Zang family top secret, something my father strictly said 'cannot be revealed,' I didn't specify what it was, so it shouldn't count as leaking a secret, right?

Zang Xiaojian thought to herself.

She pondered carefully, then nodded vigorously, successfully convincing herself.

Yes, it definitely doesn't count.

Zang Xiaojian said she couldn't say, so Lu Qingshan didn't press further.

But he already vaguely guessed that the so-called "thing" was likely the source of the Heavenly Tribulation Lightning on Lingye Island.

"Oh, right, you mentioned you wanted to discuss something important with my parents. What is it?" Zang Xiaojian suddenly recalled the earlier "head-to-head" conversation between Lu Qingshan and her father.

"My mission here also includes inviting your Lingye Island to join our Sky Dome Heaven's faction." Lu Qingshan replied openly.

Being straightforward was his nature, and given his friendship with Zang Xiaojian, there was no reason to be secretive, which would only cause unnecessary annoyance. Openness and honesty were better ways to engage in dialogue.