Chapter 1667: Chapter 1667: Xuanjian
"This is not an ordinary person, and his weapon is not ordinary either. You should step back, don’t let his blade hurt you." Seeing the situation, Mi Wen immediately signaled Ye Shikai to step back. This assassin is clearly not ordinary. Not to mention his domineering and "strange" Inner Strength, even those two blades are not ordinary daggers. Otherwise, how could they have damaged Ye Shikai’s metal sword with just one strike? This metal sword was crafted by Ghost using special materials, incredibly hard, even a cultivator’s Inner Strength cannot easily damage its blade, let alone two thousand years ago, without modern smelting techniques. Ye Shikai was very curious about what exactly the weapon in that man’s hand was.
"Don’t worry, I’m fine." Ye Shikai nodded in response, Mi Wen was worried that he had no weapon, and no matter how high one’s kung fu, one still fears the cleaver, especially when this person is so skilled in martial arts.
Mi Wen directly confronted him. If Ye Shikai was not mistaken, the sword in her hand must also be a renowned sword. However, Ye Shikai’s eyes were untrained and couldn’t recognize many famous swords, naturally unfamiliar with sword names. Yet just from this Sword Qi, a sense of authority was already emanating.
"Incredible, the legendary Eight Swords of King Yue appear here. It’s rare to glimpse the sword’s edge." At this moment, the voice of Blade Soul once again echoed in Ye Shikai’s mind.
"Eight Swords of King Yue," Ye Shikai murmured.
"Indeed, the sword in Mi Wen’s hand is one of the Eight Swords of King Yue, known as Xuanjian. Legend has it that King Yue sought out the renowned swordsmith Ou Yezi to forge these, containing the essence of eight directions, yin and yang, five elements, with boundless power." Blade Soul lamented, "Now, over two thousand years later, many of these renowned swords have disappeared without a trace. You inadvertently returned to this era; seeing these famous swords is fortune amidst misfortune."
Ye Shikai had heard of the Eight Swords of King Yue, but had never seen them. Now, with Mi Wen displaying Xuanjian, it truly broadened his horizons. Unexpectedly, the legendary Eight Swords of King Yue were so formidable.
"Kid, there are many things you’ve never seen, and in Huaxia, there are many famous swords. Even though you stumbled into this era, it’s also an opportunity; if you find one or two, you’re adding to your treasures."
"I’d rather not have this opportunity," Ye Shikai couldn’t help but retort. Who would willingly come two thousand years back to search for treasures, especially on a "one-way ticket"?
"Haha, you rascal. You’ve come to the Qin Dynasty; although you’ve lost contact with many, at least you found a caring wife, right? So, how about Miss He compared to Miss Su—is she more gentle and lovable? You haven’t lost much in that regard." Blade Soul joked unusually with Ye Shikai, pointing out that although the two women looked identical, Miss He was indeed closer to being a "good wife and mother." After all, ancient and modern societal values differ greatly. Su Qingyu was a corporate strong woman, famously aloof and cold from young; adapting to the role of a "good wife and mother" is not easy.
"Blade Soul, is this the time to discuss this issue?"
"Alright, back to the point. Mi Wen is of Chu State royal blood and has roamed the Jianghu doing business for years. Obtaining Xuanjian is no surprise. I just wonder if, apart from Xuanjian, she has the remaining seven swords." Blade Soul was very curious; after all, these are Huaxia’s famous swords.
"Perhaps, but Mi Wen... I always felt she hides deeply. I think our relationship is very good, but always feel she keeps many things from me."
"Of course, Mi Wen’s scheming surpasses anyone you’ve seen, candidly. I’ve been in the Netherworld Blade for millennia, having met countless, yet have never seen anyone as scheming as her among peers. Watch out, I’m kindly warning you—be careful with her, neither keeping her too distant nor too close," Blade Soul’s tone grew serious, making Ye Shikai even more curious about Mi Wen. What kind of person was she?
"Blade Soul, what do you mean?" Ye Shikai pursued inquiry.
"Can’t you see? Mi Wen’s feelings for you have surpassed those of ordinary Monarch and Minister," Blade Soul suddenly laughed, shifting the topic as if joking.
"Upon our first meeting, it wasn’t a Monarch and Minister encounter, but Jianghu friends meeting. I didn’t know her identity; given her position, she willingly confided in me, a Qin Army commander, which suggests trust. Accordingly, I naturally also trusted her." Ye Shikai murmured, recalling that time truly unforgettable. He and Mi Wen were Jianghu friends, able to drink and eat freely together, disregarding each other’s identities, without formalities.
"I’m not referring to Jianghu friendship," Blade Soul continued.
"Then what are you referring to?"
"I’m referring to... of course, matters of romance..."
"Impossible." Before Blade Soul could finish, Ye Shikai flatly refused, "She is royalty of the Chu State, her heart set on restoration. I, however, come from a commoner’s background. Moreover, I’m already married, which she knows, and she personally attended my and Ling’er’s wedding."
"Is that so? Have you always thought this way?"
"Naturally, even taking a step back, if she truly harbors... such feelings, I would never consent."
"Very well, let’s wait and see."
...
Ye Shikai subdued several black-clad assassins barehanded, meanwhile, Mi Wen continued sparring with that killer. Though the sword edge wielded mighty power, each strike was evaded by that killer’s rapid movement technique.
"This can’t continue." Ye Shikai’s expression grew serious; if this kept up, he feared Mi Wen might slip up. But now, the metal sword was broken, requiring a weapon that could match.
"Looks like... time for the real deal."
Ye Shikai activated the Inner God Scripture, his body instantly surged with vast Inner Strength. Long absent from a life-and-death battle, this feeling was "strange yet familiar."
"You Xi Sword, come forth."
"Mi Wen, step aside."
Ye Shikai shouted, and as the two dueling followed the sound, Ye Shikai, sword in hand, rushed from over twenty paces away in a flash. Mi Wen retreated a step accordingly, but the black-clad killer froze in place, unable to move, as if enveloped by murderous aura, each joint and inch of flesh refusing to obey...
"Kill."
