Chapter 68
There was an old master guarding the Sword Tomb, who often took her for walks among the swords.
And so it was.
As if by instinct, she grasped a martial art.
But her father, the emperor, forbade her from practicing, so she never dared to train.
“Recite the main principles for me to hear.”
“Um... it’s rather... rather basic... I seek the teacher’s... guidance.”
Jiang Chulong recounted what she had comprehended.
Her stammering voice echoed in the seed of the world.
Li Mo grew increasingly silent as he listened.
Was this sword art powerful?
Not really; it was merely a mid-tier martial art. For him, finding something similar would be a piece of cake.
But the key was that Princess Jiang had never practiced martial arts!
She was self-taught!
How could this be possible?
It took him decades to master a mid-tier sword technique!
“Um... Teacher?”
Seeing the Heavenly Master lost in thought, Jiang Chulong worried that her understanding was too shallow.
She timidly added, “I... I can still improve it... in the future... I can make this martial art... even more powerful.”
Little did she know, each word she spoke pierced Li Mo’s heart like a sword.
No pain, no gain.
Her words were a true injury, and a critical hit at that.
Fortunately, Li Mo was no ordinary student; he lived every day with the red-fated ice block.
“Ahem... it’s not... not bad.”
“Teacher... why are you... like me...”
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Jiang Chulong grew anxious.
“I was just deducing this martial art.”
Li Mo cleared his throat, pondering for a moment before his voice returned to its usual calmness: “Not bad. If you continue practicing like this, you should meet my expectations.”
“Yay! I can practice martial arts now!”
Jiang Chulong jumped with joy, and she didn’t stutter this time.
But then she glanced at the Heavenly Master, stuck out her tongue, and cautiously sat down.
“Right now, your body is still quite weak.”
“So what you need to do is to recover quickly, strengthen your meridians, and lay a solid foundation for the future.”
“Also, you’ve lost your sword bone, and your body is depleted, so you need to restore your vitality.”
With a wave of his sleeve, two jade vials appeared on the table.
Both contained gentle elixirs that could replenish the body.
One was the Xiantian Buzhong Dan he had once taken, and the other was a mild healing elixir. While it wouldn’t restore her body immediately, it was gradual and posed no risks.
“Thank you... thank you... Heavenly Master!”
Jiang Chulong cherished the elixirs, tucking them into her bosom. After a pat, she sighed in relief, her lips curling into a happy smile.
Given her little hamster-like nature, she’d probably hesitate to throw away the vials after consuming the elixirs.
At the same time, a notification chimed in his ear.
[Congratulations, host, for successfully investing in ‘Jiang Chulong’ and helping her recover her health.]
[You have an investment reward. Would you like to claim it now?]
Li Mo chose not to claim the reward just yet.
Instead, he looked back at Jiang Chulong.
For the first time allowed to practice, she appeared eager, her grayish eyes reflecting three words:
“Thirst for knowledge.”
Li Mo: “......”
As a teacher, he was meant to impart wisdom and resolve doubts.
But this was a challenge.
This couldn’t be fabricated, could it?
“If you have questions, feel free to ask.”
“But to avoid aiming too high, I’ll answer your questions next time.”
“Yes!”
.......
Opening his eyes, he found it had grown dark outside.
In the Qiushui Pavilion.
“What should I do?”
“I can barely remember those questions.”
Li Mo opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling.
Should he take the questions to someone else?
Well, first off, he could rule out his master...
As he pondered, he descended the stairs and entered the kitchen.
Before he got close, he caught a whiff of something burnt.
Li Mo instinctively looked up, then fell silent, his gaze turning blank.
The kitchen was in a dire state.
Because the ice block was cooking at the stove.
What was in the pot was unrecognizable, blackened and emitting smoke.
It was just short of having the words “dark cuisine” written on it.
Li Mo seriously doubted whether eating it would make him roll his eyes and foam at the mouth.
“You’re back?”
The ice block wiped her face.
And so, her flawless jade-like complexion was now adorned with smudges resembling a little gray cat.
“Yeah, I’m a bit late.”
Li Mo felt like crying.
Had the ice block been living like this while he was away?!
**Chapter 64: Discussing the Sword Path with Ying Bing**
Was I underestimating her before?
This was the first time the ice block was cooking seriously.
In the spirit of not wasting, a few dishes were eventually plated and brought to the table.
On the table, the various dishes gave off an aura that seemed to radiate demonic energy.
“So... what exactly did you make?”
It was well-known that Li Mo was a culinary genius.
But the dishes the ice block prepared were a bit beyond his comprehension.
“Tomato scrambled eggs.”
Ying Bing wiped her face clean and said coolly.
“....... And this one?”
Li Mo fell silent for a moment before asking again.
“Stir-fried pork with chili.”
Ying Bing replied, earning a surprised look from Li Mo.
She could actually recognize it?
“And this one...”
“Nine-turn intestines.”
She even answered before he could finish.
Li Mo gasped. Was she doing this on purpose or was it an accident?
He could only look away, unable to bear the sight, and said, “Well... um, you can cook now... haha, impressive. So, you’ve been eating like this for the past few days?”
“I only cooked once today.”
Ying Bing said softly.
Li Mo: “?”
So she hadn’t cooked before, but chose to do so today of all days?
This was the final nail in the coffin; she was doing it on purpose.
Of course.
For the ice block to voluntarily cook was like the sun rising in the west.
“You can’t just judge things by their appearance.”
“Perhaps it just looks a bit off, but the taste might surprise you.”
Ying Bing said earnestly, her red lips parting.
At this moment, let’s not elevate the situation!
Li Mo finally understood why the ice block had prepared this spread.
She appeared ethereal, yet deep down, she harbored pride. Though she never voiced it, her every gesture revealed it.
The ice block was not one to settle for mediocrity; she wanted everything to be perfect.
Including cooking.
But it’s true that when God opens a door for you, He often seals a window with cement.
The stunningly beautiful ice block, when she took action, was capable of such earth-shattering, soul-crushing results...
“If you don’t eat soon, it’ll get cold.”
Ying Bing spoke softly, cutting off the excuse Li Mo had just conjured.
The impact of her words was akin to “Da Lang, take your medicine.”
“Alright!”
“Then today, I’ll risk my life to accompany you!”
Li Mo nodded emphatically, his heart filled with a sense of valor as he reached for his chopsticks.
His hand trembled slightly as he picked up the food.
But perhaps Ying Bing found his movements too slow; before he could grab the tomato scrambled eggs, she swiftly placed a piece of nine-turn intestines on his plate.
As soon as he took a bite, a burst of flavors exploded in his mouth, as vivid as the life he had lived in his past.
It was sour, bitter, and twisted, sending shivers down his spine.
That taste was the kind that could awaken you from a nightmare in the dead of night.
“You... why are you crying?”
“Grandma...”
“Did you remember your grandma’s cooking?”
“No, I saw her.”
As Li Mo’s eyes glistened with a tear, Ying Bing furrowed her brows.
There were two reasons why she decided to cook.
First, she couldn’t believe she could do something poorly.
Second, asking Li Mo for help would mean owing him a favor, and she wanted to show her gratitude.
So over the past few days, she had studied diligently.
Take stir-fried pork with chili, for instance; the recipe said it should be spicy enough to release its fragrance upon entering the mouth.
So she went to Danding Peak and asked Elder Xue for a few bottles of Heisha wood oil, a material typically used when the temperature for alchemy wasn’t sufficient and explosive heat was needed to burn away impurities.
Elder Xue assured her it was safe to eat, so she confidently brought it back to use.
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