Chapter 5, New Job Probation Period

Everyone is unaware of her true intentions, yet all display expressions of praise; she is truly a considerate young lady

The visitor is a guest, and the young master hesitates: "This ... ..."

Early in the morning, Lei Lei was troubled by a pile of wood, having overestimated herself, or rather, overestimated the capabilities of this borrowed body. In the past, she had considerable strength and could easily carry a box around, but this body was quite delicate, with tender skin that could be easily bruised and not much strength. How could it handle such rough work? Moreover, she had never used an axe before, and without the proper technique, she could barely chop a piece of wood before her waist ached, her hands turned red, and if she continued, she would likely develop blisters.

The young master frowned: "The death of the former leader Leng is still inconclusive, not to mention that Leader Wen has always had a good reputation, do not speak recklessly!"

While accepting criticism, Lei Lei also became aware of herself

Upon entering, there is a vast courtyard directly facing the reception hall. It is not extravagant; the style of the tables, chairs, doors, and windows is quite simple and ancient, impeccably clean. Turning around the corridor, there is a small door that leads directly to the back garden

The young master snorted, "Demon Sect!" His grip on the knife tightened even more.

A beam of arc light swept across the sky, causing all the wooden objects on the ground to fly into the air. Immediately after, the person vanished, leaving only the glimmering light of the blade and the shadow of a figure. A single knife seemed to transform into a dozen, and a clear sound resonated, which must have originated from the knife.

Autumn Moon, just wait for Spring Flower to come find you

The new leader of the Nanhai faction

Lei Lei hurriedly asked: "What is the Thousand Moon Cave?"

Leilei did not dare to approach, observing from a distance

Just as I was about to endure the pain and continue chopping, suddenly my eyes brightened.

The young master is evidently quite satisfied with this effect, looking at Lei Lei: "There are a total of 40 segments"

Seeing that she was still quite humble, Butler Zhao's impression of her improved significantly: "The carriage is ready, let us set off"

Amidst the falling leaves, with a "crack," a slender bamboo pole broke unexpectedly

Like which beautiful woman? Lei Lei smiled calmly, look, the melodrama is coming!

Butler Zhao was so angry that his beard trembled, and he said in a quivering voice: "The shameless妖女 of Qianyue Cave are causing harm to the Jianghu, stirring up trouble. The old master has fallen victim to their poisonous hands, and you actually..." He could not continue.

The young master sheathed his sword, feeling quite apologetic: "These wooden..."

Leilei lamented, it is said that you possess a treasure, yet in the end, the treasure is in someone else's hands, Cold Master Leng, your death is truly unjust

Butler Zhao said: "Now that the Longevity Fruit has appeared, it is evident that Cold Shadow was indeed wronged at the beginning"

This ... ... is not yet available

Leilei was so excited that tears filled her eyes, repeatedly exclaiming, "That's wonderful, that's wonderful!"

Complaining, she raised the axe again. Aunt Hong had instructed that the firewood should be chopped up in the morning, to be ready for use throughout the day. She couldn't afford to start her work with a bad impression.

The young master looked at her thoughtfully and said, "It is somewhat similar."

The faint sound of water, the railings of white marble, the snow-white curtains, a tall and slender figure in white standing with hands clasped behind, a hairpin of white jade adorned with a round and beautiful pearl, cascading black hair swaying in the wind, the stark contrast of black and white, almost devoid of any other colors, just like the cold and eerie valley of ice and snow across the deep ravine, ethereal and transcendent, devoid of any trace of worldly affairs

He was indeed surprised: "That girl is actually alive?"

His face, as perfect as his temperament, has eyes that shine like stars, yet his gaze is gentle like flowing water and a light breeze, carrying a hint of alluring smile. Coupled with an icy demeanor, the interplay of warmth and cold unexpectedly reveals a touch of enchantment.

The young master rises

Shangguan Qiuyue! Lei Lei dropped her chopsticks, exclaiming in shock

Young Master shook his head: "The incident regarding the Longevity Fruit has arisen, and the leaders of the three major sects have agreed to meet at the top of Mount Hua. The purpose was to privately clarify matters among themselves. Even if the Longevity Fruit were in Leng Ying's possession, he would never carry it with him. The three had an agreement, and they knew that his death would raise suspicions. How could Master Wen and the others openly take action and kill Leng Ying? Aside from creating enmity with the South Sea Sect, there would be no benefit to them. There are many suspicious aspects to this matter; it is better to wait for Brother He and the others to investigate thoroughly before taking any action."

But that is not necessarily the case, the longevity fruit is a treasure of great value, which is bound to attract envy. Everyone believes it is in Leng Ying's possession. Wen Ting might be momentarily confused, especially since Leng Ying indeed died under the authentic power of the Xisha Sect.

Having only arrived for a day, Lei Lei has already gathered comprehensive information about "Xiao Bai". His mother passed away early, and his father, Xiao Yuan, was secretly plotted against by Shangguan Qiuyue of Qianyue Cave five years ago, resulting in his death from poisoning. At the age of nineteen, he became the young master of Baisheng Mountain Manor. Perhaps due to his usually overly formal attire and excessively cautious demeanor, it is hard to believe that he is only twenty-four years old now

The young master frowned, seemingly not very satisfied. After pondering for a moment, he continued to demonstrate this move again.

He came to a stop

Lei Lei is not a person without backbone; the story of being chased that she fabricated was also to latch onto someone for food. Now, with her identity still unclear, she may need to stay here for a long time. She cannot rely on others for free food and lodging while being at their mercy. Moreover, as a newcomer, she also wants to gain favor, so she hurriedly said: "How can I take advantage of you without contributing? I can help with the work."

Butler Zhao nodded and said, "I have heard that both Legend Valley and Thousand Moon Cave have sent people to investigate the whereabouts of the Longevity Fruit. Regardless of whether it is true or false, the Longevity Fruit must not fall into the hands of these demonic sects"

After a brief rest following his bath, the young master summoned several individuals in charge to the small hall and began inquiring about the affairs of the estate during his absence, to which each person reported in turn

The young master nodded and said, "You may rest assured and stay here."

Leilei sneered: "Chopping bamboo is simple. Can you chop each of these pieces of wood into eight parts in one strike?" She gestured with her hand: "There are five pieces of wood here. You need to chop them like this, using the move you just demonstrated."

The woman in white immediately stepped forward and whispered two sentences, then retreated to her original position

Lei Lei said: "Since I have nothing to do, do you need a maid to serve you?" Preferably a personal attendant

You! The dishes on the table were jolted high into the air by this slap, finally bringing Lei Lei back to reality, only to discover that everyone was glaring at her, their gazes capable of killing.

Thank you for your hard work

"It is something everyone knows," the person beside him said disdainfully, "His father, Leng Ying, was killed by Wen Ting. The Nanhai Sect must seek revenge for the former sect leader, how could they not hold Wen Ting accountable!"

In fact, the young master never deliberately avoids others while practicing his swordsmanship. The Xiao Xiao Feng Ming sword technique is a peculiar and esoteric skill that lacks a mental method; no matter how many times you observe it, you cannot hope to learn even a single move. The villagers have long since grown accustomed to this, and behaviors like Lei Lei's peeping are seen as quite "old-fashioned" in their eyes. Of course, every newcomer to the village inevitably experiences this "old-fashioned" moment.

Amidst the glint of blades, bamboo shavings swirl in the air

Seeing her insist, the young master had no choice but to agree: "Then when you are free, go help Aunt Hong in the kitchen."

There are quite a few men in the village, why do they need women to chop firewood, truly

"Do not work, not even a little; you must practice diligently!" Lei Lei exclaimed repeatedly, bending down to gather the split firewood into a pile, then picked up some and ran off.

The young master was taken aback for a moment, furrowing his brow. After practicing swordsmanship for so many years, he had only experimented with this move using bamboo. The fastest he could manage was fifty-nine segments, and he was truly uncertain whether it would achieve the desired effect when applied to wood. Moreover, there were strict limitations imposed on the chopping technique by the opponent. In order to fully explore his potential, he expressed his willingness to give it a try, and thus nodded, saying, "I will give it a try"

When the young master went out for a while and returned with a girl following him, the servants began to discuss among themselves. It was not until Steward Zhao briefly explained the situation that they felt relieved. The weak girl had been pursued to the point of amnesia, and everyone couldn't help but feel a surge of sympathy. At this moment, seeing her so considerate of the overall situation, they hurried to comfort her: "Miss, please rest assured, no one dares to cause trouble at our Baisheng Mountain Villa"

one time, two times

Butler Zhao sneered: "Young master, have you forgotten? There is also Yan Wenda from the Dongshan Sect who ascended the mountain with us. If he becomes greedy as well and joins forces with Wen Ting..."

Lei Lei let out a quiet sigh, not daring to inquire further. "Xiao Bai" truly harbored a deep-seated hatred for evil; it turned out that his father had also been harmed by that Shangguan Qiu Yue. This person was highly vigilant, and until safety could be assured, it was imperative not to let him realize any connection to the great demon.

He remained silent and walked slowly towards her

It's nothing, it's nothing, I will take care of it

In the garden, there are few flowers and grasses, mostly trees. The early autumn weather remains lush and green. The clean ground is evidently just swept, yet a few fallen leaves are scattered about. From time to time, she encounters the servants and maids greeting her. After days of travel and fatigue, suddenly seeing so many smiling faces and hearing so many warm greetings, Lei Lei feels a deep sense of warmth, and her mood improves even more

The young master was diligently studying sword techniques, contemplating how to improve. Suddenly, he saw Lei Lei running over, panting and carrying several large pieces of firewood. He immediately sheathed his sword and looked at her with confusion

Everyone was astonished, seeing that her expression truly did not seem feigned, thus they became even more convinced of her amnesia. Steward Zhao said coldly, "Who else could it be but the master of Qianyue Cave!" His tone was quite filled with grief and indignation

Firewood falls down in abundance

The attire remains in blue and white, appearing both leisurely and elegant, yet it also seems somewhat too mature. The wind blows through the long hair, and beneath the wide sleeves, the hands are partially hidden, with the left hand holding a black long knife

He turned around

Indeed, there truly exists such a thing as unparalleled divine skills in this world! In her astonishment, Lei Lei was struck by inspiration and immediately turned around to run back.

Did that traitor find it

I heard that someone from the Nanhai faction attempted to assassinate Master Wen of the Xisha faction last night, is that true

Silence

The young master coldly remarked: "The mere longevity fruit has caused a rift among the three major sects, which clearly demonstrates how greed can lead to ruin. That person intentionally leaked the news of the auction for the longevity fruit, and when the heroes gather in Bishi City, a great calamity will surely ensue as they compete for the longevity fruit. I can only worry that this is yet another scheme by Shangguan Qiuyue"

The young master looked at her

The young master looked extremely pale: "Good and evil are indistinguishable!"

The young master felt uneasy under her gaze and nodded politely

The young master focused intently on the blade and suddenly struck

Lei Lei tossed the firewood onto the ground, brushed off her clothes, then slowly circled around him twice before raising her face to stare directly into his eyes, her expression serious: "Your swordsmanship is excellent"

Leilei lowered her head, secretly amazed, Xiao Bai, Xiao Cui, and Aunt Hong, marrying a wife named Flower Girl, Baisheng Mountain Villa is truly colorful

The sound of wood colliding in mid-air echoed incessantly.

In the village, there is a vast bamboo forest. As the young master walked into the woods, Lei Lei came to her senses and immediately dropped her axe to follow him

After a moment's effort, all the blades had returned to a single one, pointing diagonally to the ground. His figure reappeared before me, his hair slightly disheveled, yet his expression was remarkably calm and relaxed, as if he had not moved at all

Young Master Dao said: "Brother He and the others are likely to have received the news long ago; let us return to the manor and discuss it further."

The woman in white was greatly alarmed and hurriedly said: "Although we have not found her, the Star Master has indeed learned about another important matter."

Lei Lei stepped aside

The crowd fell silent

A woman in white stepped onto the stage and respectfully said, "Your Excellency, the Star Master has news to report."

With a single move, the bamboo body has been reduced to countless segments, scattered on the ground

Lei Lei regained her composure: "Who is Shangguan Qiuming?"

Leilei has finally experienced what it feels like to be struck by five thunders, and her smile has turned peculiar: "Is that so..."

Upon hearing the news that Lord He and Qin Liufeng went to inspect the Void City, the young master felt troubled and looked at Lei Lei: "Your matter..."

She is indeed a nimble girl, but unfortunately, she got married early. I suppose that is not a bad thing; currently, we are in need of a helper in the kitchen. Why not go and lend a hand?" The aunt released her, "She is even prettier than that little girl Cui.

The perfect profile bore no trace of expression, as he stood quietly in place with the hilt of a knife in his right hand. Yet, in that brief moment, a strong aura of killing intent rapidly spread out, causing the surrounding emerald bamboo to sway without wind, while the blue and white garments fluttered.

Forty pieces, each cut perfectly according to the requirements, truly impressive! Lei Lei immediately clapped her paws in astonishment, exclaiming: "The Xiaoxiao Fengming Knife is indeed as renowned as its reputation suggests! As renowned as its reputation suggests!"

Indeed, the aunt hurriedly approached, took her hands, and spun her around a few times, becoming increasingly excited: "She really resembles our little Cui from the kitchen back in the day!"

"Young master does not need a maid," a plump aunt examined her for a moment and suddenly said with delight, "Oh, young master, have you noticed that she somewhat resembles someone?"

The tall courtyard walls, the clean stone steps, and an ancient plaque hanging on the door inscribed with the four characters "Bai Sheng Shan Zhuang" in dark ink, flanked by a couplet: "The vast chivalrous spirit endures through the ages, shining like the sun and moon; the sound of the phoenix's cry rises, with a single blade, a hundred victories secure the rivers and lakes." It is unknown how many hundreds of years have passed since its establishment. This plaque was originally inscribed by the ancestor of the Xiao family, Xiao Sheng, after assisting the 352nd leader of the alliance in pacifying the rivers and lakes. The leader, in recognition of his great righteousness, personally wrote this plaque to commend him, also serving as a reminder to future generations to always remember the importance of upholding justice. From that moment on, the descendants of the Xiao family took it upon themselves to maintain the stability of the rivers and lakes, never disappointing anyone. The name of the Xiao Xiao Feng Ming blade became renowned throughout the world, unmatched in its prowess.

Two servants were conversing at the door when they suddenly noticed the arrival of carriages and horses, and immediately their faces lit up with joy as they welcomed everyone inside

Leilei has changed into a clean maid's outfit, and upon hearing this, she shook her head like a rattle drum: "It's nothing, it's nothing. The important matters of the martial world and the well-being of the people are what truly matter. As for my affairs, let's wait until Alliance Leader He returns to discuss them. In any case, I can't recall anything."

Young Master said: "The martial arts of the cold sect leader are on par with those of the warm sect leader, and the South Sea is a sword sect, so the warm sect leader cannot easily succeed."

Watching Lei Lei and the others leave the inn, in the corner, two inconspicuous men exchanged glances and got up to leave

What is the use of being too beautiful? Those who are too beautiful often play supporting roles. For a time-traveling woman, what matters is personality, personality! Lei Lei comforted herself and decided to maintain a good image until the end, immediately saying: "It's fine, it's fine, it's okay."

The young master's expression softened slightly

Young master, take a look at her hands: "These rough tasks, you..."

However, she remained perplexed about the matter of the longevity fruit and did not dare to ask too much. She murmured, "Didn’t those people say that on the evening of the first day of the Lunar New Year, the City of Bichui would auction the longevity fruit"

Thinking of these television plotlines, Lei Lei became frightened and immediately sought to appease the amulet, saying to Su Rong: "Don't be angry, don't be angry, I have amnesia! I didn't realize how evil the demonic sect was. We must avenge the old master!"

Meanwhile, the long sword was drawn from its sheath, and as it sliced through the air, its sound was as clear as a phoenix's song

So it turns out to be her, he turned around again, gazing at the ice valley across, his laughter seemed to melt the eternal ice and snow, "Daring to play tricks, this is quite strange, having already deceived us and escaped, why return? Should I say she is clever or foolish?"

Indeed, how could there be no demonic sect in the martial world? This body is called "Chunhua" and now there is one named "Qiuye". According to the principles of naming, it is very likely that the two are relatives, could they be sisters? Alas, Chunhua and Qiuye, though somewhat common, at least there is hope of unraveling the mystery of their identities, and one might still be able to recognize some kinship

Who is Leng Shengyin?" On the following day, during breakfast, Lei Lei asked the young master

The woman in white said: "It is absolutely true. I, the Star Servant, have seen it with my own eyes. She is with Xiao Bai, and it seems they are returning to Baisheng Villa. Star Master, may I ask, since she is still alive, should we not continue our search?"

Indeed, Shangguan Qiuyue is the master of Qianyue Cave. If Chunhua is truly her sister, her status must be quite remarkable. Why would she run alone to such a remote place as Guyan Village, and even seek death? Since Qianyue Cave is part of the demonic sect, there are often examples of kin turning against each other and killing one another within the sect. How good is the relationship between the two sisters? ... Could it be that Chunhua is being pursued by Qiuyue, and has had her martial arts skills rendered useless?

In the clearing of the forest, the young master halted his steps

The young master glanced at her without saying a word

It turns out that the leader of the Xisha faction harmed the former leader of the Nanhai faction. Lei Lei finally understood the reason behind the feud between the two factions and felt a sense of joy in her heart. Indeed, the enemy who killed one's father must have a daughter as beautiful as a flower. Here it is, the most clichéd of clichés, poor beautiful couple, being used by that guy from the R&D department to validate the laws of love in the martial world