Wear A Book And Hug Your Apprentice’S Thigh Tightly Chapter 14
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Jin Meiniang and Li Luan Actually?
Two days later, Magistrate Chen and Madam Chen brought Chun Yu and Li Yuan to see their new residence.
The courtyard was not large, but its scenery was extremely elegant, perfectly suited for the two of them to cultivate. Moreover, the location was not far from the Magistrate’s Residence, clearly showing that Magistrate Chen and Madam Chen had put thought into it.
Chun Yu immediately liked the courtyard upon entering. She said, “Thank you, Magistrate Chen and Madam Chen, for arranging this. I truly love this residence.”
Madam Chen replied, “Since the two Immortal Masters plan to stay here long-term, the accommodation must be comfortable.”
Chun Yu smiled. “Madam Chen, you are too thoughtful.”
Magistrate Chen said, “It is the custom in our Twilight City to hold a housewarming banquet when moving into a new residence. This helps establish good relations with the neighbors and ensures a long stay. I will arrange the banquet tomorrow and invite the neighbors to attend.”
Chun Yu said, “Then we thank Magistrate Chen.”
Chun Yu thought, Jin Meiniang was right; Magistrate Chen and Madam Chen were good people. However, Magistrate Chen’s bias towards sons over daughters was truly unacceptable. She figured that after they obtained the activation method for the Myriad Artifact Sword Array from Granny Ye this time, they would also make Magistrate Chen understand that ability is not determined by gender.
Although the new residence had separate rooms prepared for Chun Yu and Li Yuan, Chun Yu still insisted on staying with Li Yuan, claiming she couldn’t sleep alone in an unfamiliar place.
She simply felt very secure when she was with Li Yuan. Since Li Yuan also didn’t show any discomfort, she felt even more at ease.
On the night of the first day, Chun Yu and Li Yuan were already staking out a spot not far from the Golden Jade Tower, waiting for the hour of midnight to arrive so they could enter the Golden Jade Tower according to Jin Meiniang’s plan.
Chun Yu was anxiously waiting. She really wanted to know what method a mortal like Jin Meiniang could possibly use to help them obtain the Demonic Blade.
As midnight struck, Chun Yu indeed sensed a trace of demonic energy.
She told Li Yuan, “They’re here.”
The two immediately entered the Golden Jade Tower.
The maid who usually followed Jin Meiniang came out to greet them immediately. “Please follow me, two Immortal Masters.”
Chun Yu and Li Yuan didn’t doubt her and followed the maid into a room.
Once inside, the room was empty. Just as Chun Yu felt confused, the maid took out two sets of maid outfits for them. “Please change into these clothes first.”
Chun Yu knew this must be Jin Meiniang’s arrangement, so she and Li Yuan quickly changed into the maid outfits.
After they finished changing, the maid led them to the back room. There were two other maids in the back room, and several wooden buckets were placed in front of them.
Once they arrived, the maids began filling the wooden buckets with hot water.
The maid said, “Each of you take a bucket of water and follow me.”
Chun Yu frowned in confusion and exchanged a look with Li Yuan, but she complied nonetheless.
The maid then led them into a room on the second floor. Inside, there was a large bathing tub. The maid gestured for them to pour the hot water into the tub.
After carrying water back and forth several times, Chun Yu finally saw Jin Meiniang, though only through a sheer curtain.
Jin Meiniang, dressed in light gauze, stepped into the bathing tub. Chun Yu clearly saw that another person followed her—a woman, who was none other than Li Luan.
The two of them entered the tub together.
Then, some sweet, soft sounds began to emerge.
Chun Yu’s eyes instantly widened.
This was…
At this moment, Li Yuan had already retrieved the Demonic Blade. The Demonic Blade, which others could not approach, was in Li Yuan’s hands like an ordinary weapon.
If Chun Yu had noticed, she would have once again lamented Li Yuan’s immense cheat ability.
But at this very moment, she was completely stunned by the situation involving Jin Meiniang and Li Luan.
It wasn’t until Li Yuan pulled her hand, leading her outside, that she finally snapped back to reality.
The two quickly left the Golden Jade Tower.
Li Yuan looked at Chun Yu’s expression; she was clearly still reeling from what she had just witnessed.
Li Yuan couldn’t help but worry. Would Chun Yu find it disgusting or repulsive?
Despite the shocking incident, Chun Yu quickly adjusted her state, as the mission was paramount.
They arrived at Granny Ye’s residence. Granny Ye opened the door, and Li Yuan placed the Demonic Blade on the table.
Granny Ye was both surprised and delighted. “You actually managed to get the Demonic Blade.”
Li Yuan said, “Hurry and use it. We need to return it soon.”
Granny Ye nodded.
Chun Yu asked, “Granny Ye, what exactly do you need this Demonic Blade for?”
Granny Ye explained, “A thousand years ago, a genius artifact caster helped the people of Twilight City resist the demon race by forging the Myriad Artifact Sword Array. Because the Sword Array was extremely lethal, he didn’t tell anyone how to activate it. But he was still a mortal, destined to die eventually, so he began to consider who could replace him in protecting Twilight City after his death. However, he couldn’t find a trustworthy successor. Therefore, on his deathbed, he forged a pair of Connected-Branch Swords.”
“He used the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to nurture two sword spirits within these swords, named Lian Ming and Lian Ye. After his death, these two sword spirits were meant to continue protecting the people of Twilight City on his behalf.”
“For a thousand years, things were peaceful. But a century ago, a Demon Venerable from the Demon Race, who enjoyed traveling the world, journeyed to Twilight City and triggered the Myriad Artifact Sword Array. If the Demon Venerable had been alone, he certainly would have been trapped by the Sword Array. But at the time, the Demon Venerable was accompanied by an extremely powerful Immortal Sect Master. That Sect Master, named Wan Qianqian, broke the Myriad Artifact Sword Array to save the Demon Venerable.”
“That Demon Venerable was very interested in the highly sentient Connected-Branch Swords, so he and the Immortal Sect Master spent forty-nine days refining the immortal artifact into a Demonic Blade.”
Chun Yu immediately understood. She said, “Is that this Demonic Blade? So the Connected-Branch Swords were the predecessor of the Demonic Blade. Did the sword spirits inside the Connected-Branch Swords also disappear?”
Granny Ye shook her head. “No, one of them escaped. It reincarnated to repair the Myriad Artifact Sword Array, spending an entire lifetime doing so. The other sword spirit, however, was sealed inside the Demonic Blade.”
Chun Yu understood. It seemed Granny Ye was the reincarnated sword spirit of the Connected-Branch Swords.
Granny Ye sighed. “A hundred years have passed. I don’t know if I can still wake her up and see her again.”
Chun Yu said, “Granny Ye, I will help you.”
The group sat around the Demonic Blade. Granny Ye dripped her blood onto the blade, and Chun Yu injected immortal techniques into it.
But an entire night passed, and the Demonic Blade remained motionless.
Seeing that dawn was approaching, Chun Yu anxiously asked, “What should we do? There’s absolutely no reaction.”
Granny Ye said, “The Demon Venerable and the Immortal Sect Master sealed the Demonic Blade together back then. I think perhaps we need both the Immortal Sect Master’s spiritual power and the Demon Venerable’s demonic power to break the seal on the Demonic Blade.”
After Granny Ye spoke, Li Yuan used her hairpin to slice her finger. As her fresh blood dripped onto the Demonic Blade, a golden light suddenly burst forth.
A sword spirit flew out of the Demonic Blade.
“Demon Venerable!” The sword spirit immediately wielded the Demonic Blade and slashed towards Li Yuan.
Chun Yu instantly materialized her sword and blocked the attack in front of Li Yuan.
Chun Yu said, “She is not the Demon Venerable!”
The sword spirit retorted, “She carries the Demon Venerable’s aura. Even if she isn’t the Demon Venerable, she is still a demon and deserves to be killed.”
Granny Ye, the young sword spirit, looked tearfully at the newcomer. “Lian Ming… A hundred years we haven’t met. Do you still recognize me?”
The sword spirit looked at her, frowned, and then suddenly, her expression softened. She said, “You are… Lian Ye.”
Granny Ye immediately stepped forward and grabbed the sword spirit’s hand. “I never thought I would be able to see you again before I die.”
Lian Ming asked, “Lian Ye, why have you become like this? Why have you become a mortal?”
Granny Ye replied, “We were originally sword spirits, existing with the Connected-Branch Swords as our vessels. But the Demon Venerable refined both Connected-Branch Swords into the Demonic Blade. Although I escaped, without the Connected-Branch Swords, I would quickly perish. So I reincarnated as a mortal, but I did not drink the Water of Forgetfulness, so I retained my memories. I have been repairing the Myriad Artifact Sword Array while also hoping to see you again.”
Lian Ming glared at Li Yuan. “It’s all the Demon Venerable’s fault for harming us! Today, I will eliminate this menace for the people!”
“No,” Granny Ye stopped her. “She truly is not the Demon Venerable. On the contrary, she helped me break your seal.”
Lian Ming looked incredulous. “Really?”
Granny Ye nodded.
Li Yuan looked at the gradually brightening sky outside. “Speak quickly. We need to return the Demonic Blade immediately, or the consequences of being discovered will be unimaginable.”
Granny Ye held Lian Ming’s hand and said, “Listen to me. I don’t have much time left. Now that you are awake, you must continue to protect the safety of Twilight City’s people on behalf of the Sword Master and me.”
Lian Ming nodded. “Don’t worry, I certainly will.”
Granny Ye then turned to Chun Yu and said, “I apologize, I lied to you. The Sword Master actually did not leave behind the activation method for the Myriad Artifact Sword Array. The only way to activate the Myriad Artifact Sword Array is the Connected-Branch Swords, which is now the Demonic Blade. But rest assured, since Lian Ming has recovered consciousness, she will definitely help you eliminate demons.”
Li Yuan said, “Forget it. Hide yourself well, and hurry back to the Golden Jade Tower.”
Lian Ming held Granny Ye’s hand. “Lian Ye, once I complete the Sword Master’s mission, I believe that one day, we will meet again.”
Granny Ye nodded. “I will wait for you.”
That night, Chun Yu finally helped Granny Ye fulfill her wish and learned the truth about the Myriad Artifact Sword Array. The weight on her heart was finally lifted.
Returning to their residence, Chun Yu habitually walked into Li Yuan’s room, ready to lift the blanket and rest, when she suddenly remembered what she had seen at the Golden Jade Tower.
Li Yuan saw Chun Yu sitting on the bed, staring blankly at her. She felt a little guilty. “What are you doing?”
Chun Yu looked at Li Yuan. “You weren’t surprised at all?”
Li Yuan nodded, sitting down at the table. “I was quite surprised. I didn’t expect Granny Ye to be a sword spirit.”
Chun Yu immediately sat next to Li Yuan. “No, I wasn’t talking about Granny Ye. I was talking about Jin Meiniang and Li Luan. Weren’t you surprised by that?”
Li Yuan feigned calmness and poured a cup of tea. “That… isn’t that very common?”
“Very common?” Chun Yu was truly confused. Had she fallen behind the times? She had never seen anything like it.
Seeing how easily she was fooled, Li Yuan immediately insisted, “Yes, it’s very common. Wuyu Wan and Chang Le are like that too, aren’t they?”
Chun Yu almost forgot about that. It seemed that was indeed the case. It was just that Jin Meiniang and Li Luan’s genuine moment last night had shocked her so much that she forgot.
Chun Yu poured herself a cup of tea. She took a sip, and then suddenly remembered something.
Chun Yu looked at Li Yuan. “Li Luan is your half-sister, right? Li Yuan, what is your orientation?”