Chapter 5: Sword Spirit

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Yes, she has gone home

Lin Shan then noticed the unusual tone in Qin Zhan's voice. When she saw his expression filled with deep regret, she was immediately startled and rushed over to him, saying, "What’s wrong, Xiao Zhan? I didn’t mean it just now; I’m not blaming you. Please don’t be angry."

The blue light rendered the entire Frost Sword as translucent as jade, truly extraordinary. Moments later, the blue light suddenly coalesced beside the sword, instantly transforming into a figure the size of a palm.

As the soft figure departed, Qin Zhan felt a slight sense of loss, but he quickly composed himself and raised his head to ask: "What is the matter? What matter?"

Qin Zhan nodded: "Lin Ling, it is very good... Lin Ling... Ling..." As he muttered to himself, he seemed to recall something, suddenly becoming dazed. Following that, he opened his mouth wide, staring at Lin Ling, who was composed of energy, with an expression of disbelief, and suddenly stammered: "Ling... Ling..."

He also knows that, no matter how one listens to it, such matters are indeed quite absurd. However, the mysteriously missing ore from before is truly within his body, continuously absorbing his mental energy, causing him to spend a significant amount of time each day replenishing the depleted energy.

However, Blade & Soul ... ...

"Xiao Ling'er... Shan'er, what are you doing, talking to a sword?" Qin Zhan looked at Lin Shan's strange behavior, momentarily at a loss for words

In the third layer of Qi Refinement, the true energy within the body must be cultivated day and night in order to continuously grow stronger. If there is a period of time without cultivation, the true energy will gradually dissipate, causing a direct drop from the third layer to the second or even the first layer, and may even result in a complete loss of sensation.

Lin Shanjiao chuckled in agreement, saying: "Alright, alright, I understand. That stone has gone into your body, causing you to sleep for more than twelve hours every day. Is that acceptable?"

"Xiao Zhan, you are talking nonsense again. The master has personally investigated twice, and the true energy has searched every corner of your body, yet no issues have been found."

Shan'er, you do not know Ling'er’s identity! She is a Sword Spirit... a Sword Spirit that can greatly enhance one’s cultivation speed... because I...

Lin Shan shot him a glance, ignoring him, and continued to speak to the Frost Sword in her hand: "Be good, Tu Shu, be good, I know you are the most obedient, come out now."

Once the fourth level is reached, the internal true energy forms a cyclone, rotating autonomously and continuously generating true energy, sufficient to sustain the daily consumption of true energy. Unless one experiences a fierce battle, there is fundamentally no danger of true energy depletion, nor is there a need to worry about the dispersion of true energy or regression in cultivation due to prolonged periods without practice

But you specifically asked the master to agree, and you have been practicing so diligently. Isn't that..." Qin Zhan looked at her in surprise

"Qianqian is not pleasant to hear, how nice Linling is. Come on, Ling'er, be good, let's greet again."

That's right, Xiao Zhan, come and greet Xiao Ling.

Anyone who is bound to a sword spirit and successfully communicates with it can, due to the exceptionally rich spiritual energy carried by the sword spirit itself, most likely break through to the Divine Transformation realm, becoming a revered swordsman on the continent. It can be said that as long as one can surpass the threshold of the Innate realm, a sword spirit is equivalent to a powerful being in the Divine Transformation realm, akin to a master of the sword path

However, the name was given by Sister Lan, and it cannot be changed

Qin Zhan took a few steps forward and walked behind Lin Shan, tightly embracing her slender waist. He gently whispered in her ear, "Shan'er, it is my fault. From today onwards, I will never doubt you again"

This is Ling'er, a name I gave her. What do you think? It's quite beautiful, isn't it

Qin Zhan was taken aback: "Shan'er, what are you trying to do"

Shan'er

This was one of the twin swords, the Snow Frost Sword, that she specifically chose from the best weapon shop in the city when she and Qin Zhan broke through to the third layer of Qi Refinement, imbued with a sentiment of commitment.

This obviously perfunctory tone made Qin Zhan feel somewhat dejected

The Sword Spirit enables a person to cultivate rapidly, swiftly breaking through their current realm. You are not particularly fond of cultivation and are eager to join the Sacred Xuan Sect as soon as possible. If you possess a Sword Spirit, it is likely that the Sacred Xuan Sect would be considering bringing you in.

The little "person" fidgeted with the corners of their clothing while floating in the air after the Frost Sword was drawn. After a moment, they gracefully bowed to Qin Zhan and said, "Qianqian pays her respects to Young Master Qin"

Next time ... ... if I could gain the favor of the Sword Spirit, that would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and there would be no second chance. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel even more regretful, repeatedly apologizing: "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. Xiaoshan, go ahead and hit me, scold me; it was I who caused your Sword Spirit to return ... ... "

Lin Shanyan smiled gently, her hands playing with her dark, lustrous hair, shyly gazing at him, a blush tinting her cheeks

Lin Shan glanced back at Qin Zhan, gently struggled a few times, and then lowered her head, remaining still.

Shan'er... Qin Zhan glanced at Lin Shan, then at the Xue Shuang Sword before him, his heart stirred with intense emotions

The Spirit Sword is a path to the heavens that countless people on the continent yearn for. Even those sword masters who have ascended to the Transformation Realm will fight fiercely, to the point of bloodshed and even family ruin, for a Spirit Sword that can increase the success rate of spiritual communication. Yet now, in order to express her feelings, Lin Shan is actually willing to willingly give away a sword spirit.

Lin Shan and he have been together for over ten years, and they understand each other very well. Naturally, she is aware of his feelings and does not mind the way he looks at her; instead, she feels quite happy about it

Time flies swiftly, spring departs and autumn arrives, and it has already been three years. The tender transformation of yesteryear has given way to the youthful vigor of adolescence

That is an essential item for divination

Lin Shan chuckled and said, "Isn't it just the Sword Spirit? I know that."

Um ... ...

Qin Zhan pulled her down to sit on the grass beside him and said earnestly, "I am telling the truth. Why does no one believe me? Master doesn't believe me, and Shan'er, you don't believe me either. It really is that stone that has severely drained my energy, leaving me with little motivation to do anything else every day."

Qin Zhan felt a deep turmoil within, unable to speak due to his overwhelming emotions

You, this fellow, now you realize your mistake, don't you? Next time, you must not look at my little Ling'er like that again

"Yes, my good friend!" After saying this, she immediately unfastened the beautifully decorated sword that was strapped to her waist

Lin Shan pretended to be angry and said, "Do you think I like that so-called Sacred Xuan Sect so much?"

Oh dear, Xiaoling, why did you run away?" Lin Shan quickly called out to Xue Shuangjian, saying: "Xiaoling, Xiaoling, come out..."

Lin Shan saw that he was still hesitating with the picture book, and in anger, she directly drew her sword.

She walked up to Qin Zhan, gently caressing his face, and said softly: "Although the sword spirit is wonderful, how can it be more important than little Zhan'er?"

Ah, by the way. Lin Shan, who was lightly leaning in his embrace, suddenly seemed to remember something, exclaimed, and quickly wriggled out of his arms, saying happily: "Xiao Zhan'er, I almost forgot the important matter for which I called you here today."

A gentle breeze stirs, creating a soft rustling sound, yet it renders the entire back mountain even more tranquil. Soft sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the two still youthful figures, casting a small shadow, as if to capture this moment and mark it with eternity

As soon as she departed, the entire open space became significantly denser with various energies, which gradually began to dissipate.

Friend? Qin Zhan found it somewhat strange. Lin Shan had played with him since childhood, and among his peers, he had only her as a friend. Where could any other people come from? Moreover, looking around, it didn't seem like anyone else had come by.

In the span of three years, she, who was originally charming and lovely, has blossomed into even greater beauty. A light blue long dress perfectly accentuates her slender figure. Although she has not yet reached maturity, her delicate red lips and rosy cheeks exude the vitality of youth. Two shallow dimples grace her cheeks, and her playful and lively demeanor captivates those who gaze upon her. Her snow-white skin is as smooth and tender as if it could be wrung out for water, especially in this moment of feigned anger, which leaves Qin Zhan utterly entranced.

If I had not truly felt my mental energy being absorbed by that stone, I would not believe that there was anything like a stone within my body. After all, even my master, who is so well-informed, said that there is no stone inside me... Forget it, I have gradually figured out a way to restore my mental energy. Although it requires me to spend an extra four hours every night to practice this method, at least I won't be unable to cultivate the next day due to severe mental exhaustion. With this in mind, he decided not to dwell on this issue any longer, as it would only add to his troubles. He closed his eyes to relax his mind, lightly inhaling the faint fragrance of the girl, enjoying this warm moment.

In the clearing surrounded by lush greenery at the back of Shunhe City, the melodious sound of Lin Shan's voice echoed like silver bells

Here you go. The Frost Sword is given to you, m.hetushu.com. Since you do not believe that I can give up the Sword Spirit for you, I will now return the sword to you

Returning home

After drawing the sword, she immediately pulled it out and shouted at the blade: "Come out, Xiao Ling'er, this is the little Zhan'er I told you about, don't be shy, come out and say hello."

What has happened to Blade & Soul? Lin Shan felt a surge of sweetness in her heart upon seeing his expression filled with regret. That Qin Zhan could think of her in such a way proved how significant her position was in his heart

Blade & Soul

Can Blade and Soul ... ...

Lin Shan noticed that he was in low spirits, so she gently leaned back into his embrace, took his hands and placed them on her body, and softly comforted him: "Xiao Zhan'er, don't worry too much. You are almost fully recovered now, and your cultivation has reached the peak of the third level of Qi Refinement. Master said that in no more than two years, you will be able to successfully break through. By then, we can cultivate together in the Sheng Xuan Sect."

Qin Zhan looked at this strange life form composed entirely of energy, feeling somewhat curious: "This is ... ... "

Lin Ling seemed to be frightened by his expression, letting out a startled cry, and instantly transformed into a blue light that vanished into the sword, disappearing without a trace

This small figure, entirely enveloped in a layer of radiance, is difficult to discern clearly; however, it can be vaguely recognized as a young girl, whose appearance and attire bear a striking resemblance to Lin Shan. An incredibly pure wave of energy emanates invisibly from her, and under the influence of this energy fluctuation, Qin Zhan experiences a peculiar sensation of transformation, as if he is beginning to undergo a fundamental change. The cyclone within him, which is on the verge of condensing, also fully solidifies under the impact of this energy wave.

Such a charming posture instantly left Qin Zhan somewhat entranced

Lin Ling ... ... Ling ... ... Sword Spirit ... ... She is the Sword Spirit ... ... '' It was not until this moment that Qin Zhan finally managed to finish the sentence he had been trying to say, but after he finished, he was immediately startled himself

Although the spirit of this sword no longer exists, it has once been inhabited by a sword spirit. Having been nurtured by spiritual energy, in terms of spiritual resonance, it is by no means inferior to those spiritual swords forged from spiritual ores

Lin Shan pouted and said: "It's just that I am afraid that if you go to the Sacred Xuan Sect, I won't know how long I will have to wait to see you again, so I begged my master to let me go with you. You and that silly *Tu* *Shu* actually don't believe me."

I would like to formally introduce a friend of mine

This is merely an ordinary mountainous area outside Shunhe City. As it is the early summer season, the surroundings are naturally filled with lush trees, the sounds of birds, and the fragrance of flowers. A gentle southern breeze wafts through the woods, making one feel relaxed and drowsy.

"Returning to the... spirit realm..." Qin Zhan immediately understood how significant an opportunity he had caused Lin Shan to miss. The sword spirit, ah, that was the sword spirit, a passage to the spirit realm that could forge a sword master, not something ordinary.

Shan'er ... ... This is the pair of twin swords that I personally bought and gave to you, representing you and me. I will ensure that they accompany you for a lifetime.

Qin Zhan nodded

Unknowingly, he has officially entered the fourth stage of Qi Refinement.

Upon realizing this, Qin Zhan wore a face of regret: "I am sorry, Xiao Shan'er. It is all my fault for scaring away your sword spirit. I apologize."

Qin Zhan suppressed his slightly trembling emotions due to excitement and asked nervously, "Shan'er, that... Xiao Ling'er, she, she isn't angry, is she"

Just now, he actually saw the sword spirit, and it was in the hands of Lin Shan, wielding that ordinary Frost Sword

Ling Er is not right, it is Ling Er, Lin Ling! And the title, call him Xiao Zhan Er, not some young master or son of a noble family, calling him Xiao Zhan Er is much better, calling him Young Master Qin, Young Master Qin, how awkward that is

The little person appeared somewhat dazed; after hearing Lin Shan's words, they responded with an "oh" and corrected themselves, saying: "It is Xiao Zhan'er."

Lin Shan shot him a resentful glance and pouted, saying: "You scared Xiao Ling'er; it seems she has gone home now"

After speaking, the Frost Sword showed a slight reaction, with a layer of pale blue light emerging from the blade. As soon as the light appeared, a wave of energy, clearly surpassing the level of true qi, emanated from the sword, instantly invigorating Qin Zhan, who had been feeling drowsy under the southern breeze. The true qi within him, which had reached the peak of the third level of qi refining and had remained stagnant, began to rapidly condense after absorbing the dissipated spiritual energy, subtly forming a true qi vortex, indicating a trend towards advancing to the fourth level of qi refining.