Chapter 113 Tragic Contrast

This box is not small and is quite heavy. It is not easy for this thin-looking disciple of the mountain gate to carry it all the way to the North Peak.

  He Qing put down the box and said, "Thank you. You can rest for a while before leaving."

  The disciple bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Immortal." Then he found a place to sit down in the corridor.

  "It looks like it's made of some old ebony," Qi Guanrui said, stroking the lines on the box, "It looks like the things in the box must be valuable."

  He Qing didn't say anything and opened the lid directly. However, as soon as a crack was opened, the spiritual energy in the box immediately surged out. As the lid was fully opened, it was discovered that there was a saddle lying in the box.

  The saddle is silver in color and made of cloud crystal stone. There is a circle of white fluff on the edge and it feels soft. The saddle has a smooth and beautiful curve and is engraved with yellow patterns, which look like some kind of text or some kind of spell.

  And the size of this whole saddle...

  He Qing looked back at Qing Niu and his heart skipped a beat.

  "This reins..." Qi Guanrui picked up the translucent reins and pulled them, wondering, "Could it be a dragon tendon?"

  He Qing was still a little confused, and asked casually: "What is the dragon tendon?"

  Qi Guanrui couldn't help but lift the saddle out of the box and sighed, "Legend has it that there was a dragon in the East China Sea a hundred thousand years ago. It's a great fortune to see one. This rein is strange in shape, tough and elastic, and has a hint of devilishness. It's exactly the same as the dragon tendons I saw in the book. But it's a pity to use it as a rein..."

  He Qing narrowed her eyes in silence, thinking, what kind of book would describe dragon tendons in such detail? But then she thought, the only person who could pull out the tendons of such a powerful creature as a dragon just to make a bridle was probably that guy.

  Thinking of this, He Qing took the saddle back from Qi Guanrui and threw it roughly into the box. Then he closed the lid of the box with his foot and said expressionlessly: "Second Master, just pretend you didn't see this saddle."

  "Hmm?" Qi Guanrui asked doubtfully, "I see that it is just the right size for the blue ox. Maybe some immortal sect heard that you found the ancient auspicious beast and gave it to you as a token of appreciation."

  He Qing said seriously: "I dare not use things of unknown origin."

  Qi Guanrui thought about it and felt that what he said made sense, so he looked at the box with a regretful look and nodded: "Yeah, let's put it aside for now."

  He Qing looked calm, but in fact he had already scolded Su Guang to pieces in his heart. Not to mention that he sent such a gorgeous and high-profile saddle, the key point is that if it attracted the attention of someone with ulterior motives and was found to be sent by him, wouldn't He Qing be betrayed by the sect again? He only cared about showing off himself, but didn't think about her. How nasty!

  "Chang Nian!" He Qing was busy criticizing Su Guang in his heart when he suddenly heard Hua Chiyu cry out in the distance.

  Following the sound, he saw Gu Changnian kneeling on one knee with the Quexie Sword in his hand. Hua Chiyu was holding his arm as if to help him up, and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

  He Qing and Qi Guanrui walked over slowly, stood beside Gu Changnian and looked him over before comforting Hua Chiyu, "Don't worry, he's not injured, he's just not breathing well."

  Hua Chiyu breathed a sigh of relief and asked Gu Changnian anxiously, "Am I too slow?"

  Gu Changnian shook his head: "I'm fine, I was just a little distracted."  

  Hua Chiyu helped Gu Changnian stand up and said worriedly, "Why don't we take a rest for a day or two?"

  Ever since Gu Changnian started practicing the Double Swords, his progress has been very fast. While others may have just started, he and Hua Chiyu have almost finished learning the first section.

  However, even if he is talented, it will be useless if he and Hua Chiyu lack tacit understanding.

  He Qing put his hands in his pockets and said slowly, "Ling Xiao Dual Swords Technique is different from ordinary swordsmanship. There is no danger in the first section, but if you keep distracting yourself after learning it, Chi Yu will get hurt. Take a rest for a while, and you can adjust yourself."

  Hua Chiyu smiled awkwardly: "Thank you for your concern, Master. To be honest, my cultivation is lower than Chang Nian's, so I can't keep up with him."

  He Qing patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Don't always think that it's your own problem. Who says you can't practice this sword technique if your cultivation level is different?" After saying that, he took Hua Chiyu's Liucai sword and stabbed it towards Gu Changnian without saying a word.

  Gu Changnian subconsciously raised his sword to block, and then quickly retreated, but He Qing immediately rushed forward and fought with him. After a few moves, Gu Changnian quickly discovered that He Qing was using the Lingxiao Double Sword Technique. He immediately understood what he meant, and calmed his mind to fight with He Qing.

  For a moment, the courtyard was filled with sword energy and peach blossoms were flying. Gu Changnian's sword style was fierce, like an eagle spreading its wings, while He Qing's sword moves were agile, like a breeze blowing on the face. The sword shadows intertwined and the two figures were entangled.

  At first, Hua Chiyu was surprised that the same sword technique could be so powerful in He Qing's hands, but as she watched, the smile on her face gradually froze -

  Immortal Master He Qing did not deliberately cooperate with Chang Nian, but was only guiding Chang Nian's moves and positions. However, Chang Nian knew very well what Immortal Master He Qing wanted to do. Immortal Master He Qing gave Chang Nian a look, and he understood what he meant. He moved his sword as he wished, and actively cooperated with Immortal Master He Qing, perfectly...

  Qi Guanrui on the side was amazed, but his eyes gradually became lonely. He couldn't help but glance at Hua Chiyu beside him. Seeing that she looked lost, it was obvious that she felt the same as himself and realized the high level of tacit understanding between the two.

  After the first section of swordplay, He Qing turned around and landed back at his previous position. He threw the Liu Cai Sword to Hua Chiyu and said, "That's it. Chang Nian's cultivation is higher than yours, so you need him to guide you. So, it's not your problem."

  "..." Hua Chiyu held the hilt of the sword with both hands, looked at Gu Changnian who was still immersed in joy with sorrowful eyes, slowly lowered his eyelids, and whispered: "Thank you for the guidance of Master Heqing."

  Hua Chiyu is an introvert who often reflects on herself. He Qing originally wanted to comfort her, but he didn't expect that Hua Chiyu's mood would get worse after the incident. He felt overwhelmed for a moment, and sighed and said, "Okay, you guys can have fun by yourselves. I'm going to build the cowshed."

  "Well," Qi Guan Ruiqiang forced a smile, "Tian Qi is also looking for someone to learn swordsmanship recently. I'll go see him."

  He Qing did not doubt him and nodded: "Okay, take care."

  After watching Qi Guanrui leave, He Qing returned to Qingniu, rolled up his sleeves and prepared to continue his previous work, but as soon as he bent down, he felt the air behind him move.

  He Qing turned his head to look at the person who came. It turned out to be a disciple from the mountain gate who came to deliver the saddle. He blurted out, "Are you still there?" He paused, realizing that what he said was inappropriate, and added, "Would you like some tea?"