Collapse Iron Live Broadcast Connects All Worlds, Scares Wuzhan Away at the Beginning Chapter 136

「“General…” Jingliu’s tone seemed somewhat surprised.」

「“Even if you haven’t been to the Luofu for a long time, you should have heard of General Jingyuan’s reputation, right? Although the General always says he’s not good with a sword and his skills are rusty… but every time he teaches me, he’s always very enthusiastic.” Yanqing raised his eyes and looked around, “Okay, it’s safe nearby. Let’s keep going.”」

「The Star-Skiff Wharf was very close to them, and they soon arrived at a Star-Skiff. After retrieving the navigation records, Yanqing planned to send Jingliu to a safe place.」

「“In these times, the Cloud Knights garrison isn’t exactly safe, is it?” Jingliu said coldly, arms crossed.」

「“That’s right.” Yanqing continued, following her words, “So we’re not going to the Cloud Knights garrison, but directly sending you to the Shackling Prison. All-inclusive, with heavily armed guards, absolutely safe.”」

「Jingliu was not flustered: “…Little brother, there should be a reason for arresting someone.”」

「“Suspicious behavior, hiding your head and tail, that’s enough. You don’t think I’m a child and easy to fool, do you?” Yanqing’s eyes were alert, “Not to mention how a stranded traveler suddenly appeared in the sealed port. Along the way, I’ve seen you walk lightly and steadily, not at all like a blind person.”」

「“As for swordsmanship, it’s one thing for you to understand everything you hear, but you can even report the exact number of swords I control. This kind of knowledge is not something an ordinary person should have?”」

Teyvat, Sumeru.

“Hey, hey, hey! This is bad! Looking at Yanqing’s posture, is he planning to draw his sword against his Shizu?”

Seeing Yanqing’s sharp and exposed appearance, Kaveh was afraid that his Shizu might accidentally have a Mara-Struck attack and kill this grand-disciple on the spot…

The scene was not hard to imagine, after all, when Jingliu was Mara-Struck, she was merciless when she chopped down her disciple!

“Logically speaking, Yanqing is also one of the top swordsmen on the Xianzhou, doesn’t he realize the strength of this white-haired woman?”

Cyno suspiciously put down the Seven Sacred Summons cards in his hand, and instead began to analyze the situation in the light curtain: “Could it be that he’s doing this on purpose? Trying to force Jingliu to take action?”

“…Cyno, you’re overthinking it.” Tighnari chuckled, “Perhaps it’s just the Cloud Knights’ sense of responsibility? He may have realized that this woman is very dangerous, but with the current situation on the Xianzhou… such dangerous people cannot be left unchecked.”

“But then again, even if Jingliu is willing to draw her sword, with the difference in strength between her and Yanqing… it’s probably just a game.”

As Collei’s teacher, and also as a senior member of the Forest Rangers in Gandharva Ville, Tighnari now quite understood the irrepressible joy in his heart when he saw an excellent junior.

Even if Miss Jingliu is aloof by nature, she will feel a bit of affection for a grand-disciple like Yanqing, right?

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「“You’re not blind at all, are you?” Yanqing’s eyebrows furrowed, questioning.」

「“Heh.” Jingliu sneered, “I never said I couldn’t see. It was you who saw me covering my eyes with a black veil and assumed that.”」

「“Uh…” Just now he was aggressively questioning, but when Jingliu retorted, Yanqing’s tone immediately softened.」

「Sensing this awkwardness, Jingliu took the initiative to say: “It doesn’t matter, little brother, I have no grievances with you, and I never intended to harm the Xianzhou. This black veil is proof that I don’t want to be sentimental, fall into Mara, and create more disasters.”」

「“I’m here only to catch someone, and it’s good to travel with you.”」

「Yanqing frowned slightly: “You’re also… here for Blade?”」

「“Blade? Is that his current name? Abandoning the body for the blade, sharpening the heart with swords, he’s good at choosing names.”」

「Jingliu walked past Yanqing and said softly: “Take me to see him, little brother. You are not my opponent, so you are not Blade’s opponent either. With me accompanying you, you won’t lose your life in vain, little brother.”」

「These words seemed to hit Yanqing’s heart, making him very unconvinced. He didn’t look back at Jingliu, but snorted coldly: “How can you know who wins or loses before the sword is drawn? I advise you not to underestimate my sword.”」

「“I don’t want to fight with the Cloud Knights, how about this—” Jingliu turned around and suggested, “Let’s have a match, and use the aberrations on the Luofu Xianzhou to test our swords. Let’s see whose sword is faster and slays more, how about it?”」

「“If you win, I’ll admit defeat and surrender obediently, go to the Shackling Prison to be tried, and be at your disposal.” Jingliu changed the subject, “But if I win, you have to share Blade’s whereabouts with me. How about it?”」

「Yanqing shook his head confidently: “The Cloud Knights don’t trade official business, and besides, you can’t win.”」

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End—

“Heh, I like his confidence… he’s a really interesting little guy.”

Serie nodded appreciatively. As a teacher, she liked young people who were talented and unruly. Only such people can break the rules, create history, and bring surprises.

Young and vigorous, not knowing how to hide his edge… The shortcomings that Jingliu saw were not a problem at all in Serie’s eyes.

What’s the point of not being vigorous if you’re young?

She had seen countless talented mages follow her to learn. When they were young, they followed the rules, in middle age they were entangled in various affairs, and when they were old, their ambition was worn away by the years. It was too late to regret, and in retrospect, it was just an uneventful life.

On the other hand, those who liked to contradict her from an early age achieved remarkable achievements in their short lives, like fleeting meteors, short but bright enough.

Looking at Yanqing’s confident expression, the smile on Serie’s lips deepened.

With this little guy’s talent and temperament, his future is truly limitless…

And in the Demon Slayer world—

“Quick! Quick! Quick!”

“Hold the wooden sword tight! Move fast!”

In the middle of the night, Sanemi Shinazugawa’s loud voice echoed in the mountains.

Almost in the blink of an eye, most of the Demon Slayer Corps was mobilized. Most of them were rubbing their sleepy eyes, yawning, and looking confused. In the Butterfly Mansion, even injured members like Tanjirou and Zenitsu were forcibly awakened and rushed to gather in the courtyard where the Pillars usually met.

“Giyu-sensei, this is…” Tanjirou pointed to the large group of Demon Slayer Corps members in front of him.

He, Zenitsu, and Inosuke were all sleeping and had no idea what was going on. They were suddenly awakened from their sleep and thought that an Upper Moon had attacked the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps.

“This is more important.” Giyuu Tomioka gripped the long sword at his waist and instructed: “Later, Yanqing and Jingliu will demonstrate their sword skills. We must engrave their swordsmanship in our minds, move by move.”

“Eh? Jing, Jingliu?” Hearing this name, Tanjirou’s sleepiness was immediately swept away, “Isn’t she dead? Killed by General Jingyuan…”

“I don’t know exactly what happened, but right now she has appeared on the Xianzhou and plans to pursue Blade.”

“But her sword skills are really too fast, I’m afraid I…”

Recalling her battle with the General—honestly, Tanjirou couldn’t figure out Jingliu’s moves even now. He watched the whole battle and only felt one word: “fast”. Even ordinary sword skills were many times faster than Zenitsu’s First Form.