Chen Chang’an discovered a way to gain happiness from Wu Jianchi.
He also felt that what he was doing was good for Wu Jianchi.
He enthusiastically introduced the stars to him.
For every single one, he could make up an entire story.
Each time he saw Wu Jianchi listening with keen interest, staring at him in surprise and even exclaiming that such a thing could exist, Chen Chang’an could not help but laugh.
The night passed quickly.
Early the next morning, Chen Chang’an continued assigning household chores to Wu Jianchi.
Sweeping, mopping, wiping furniture, trimming the lawn and trees, Wu Jianchi did everything with meticulous care.
Especially when trimming the trees and lawn in the courtyard.
He even showed off a bit of swordsmanship, shaping them beautifully.
He could be called a first-class gardener.
Chen Chang’an was quite satisfied, sitting by the pond and laughing heartily.
After finishing his tasks, Wu Jianchi came to Chen Chang’an’s side.
He looked somewhat puzzled at the sight of Chen Chang’an stretching his feet into the pond while a group of Longevity Fish fluttered around them.
“I’ve finished everything.”
Chen Chang’an nodded. “Then there’s nothing else for now. Just cook later. Want to join?”
Wu Jianchi glanced at the Longevity Fish scrambling around Chen Chang’an’s feet and decisively shook his head.
It looked too strange.
However, Chen Chang’an added, “That movement technique of mine was comprehended exactly like this. Wu Jianchi, your talent is strong and you’re diligent, but your mind is too rigid. Some powerful techniques are realized from the details of daily life. That’s why I’m stronger than you.”
Wu Jianchi was shocked.
You comprehended that movement technique like this?!
He removed his shoes, sat beside Chen Chang’an, and in a flash inserted his feet into the pond.
Chen Chang’an was just about to laugh at successfully fooling Wu Jianchi.
The next moment, he realized not a single Longevity Fish went to nibble Wu Jianchi’s feet.
He was stunned.
What the hell!
Are you discriminating now?!
Does that mean my feet smell stronger than his?!
Chen Chang’an felt extremely unbalanced.
Wu Jianchi, still innocent, added another blow. “Why aren’t they coming to my side?”
Chen Chang’an was speechless and could only make something up. “That means your movement technique isn’t as strong as mine.”
Wu Jianchi suddenly understood. “So that’s it!”
He actually believed it.
The two sat for a while. During that time, one or two foolish fish were accidentally squeezed over to Wu Jianchi’s side amid the commotion.
They pecked at his feet twice.
But only twice. Soon, they lost interest and squeezed back into the main group, pressing themselves against Chen Chang’an’s feet.
Wu Jianchi looked devastated.
He was indeed still far inferior to Chen Chang’an.
After finishing the fish therapy, Chen Chang’an had Wu Jianchi cook.
After eating and feeling bored, Chen Chang’an went out for a stroll.
At the same time, he did not forget to take out the Sound-Transmission Stone as he walked, continuing to persuade his wife to come home.
After Chen Chang’an put the stone away and sighed repeatedly, Wu Jianchi asked directly, “So what is the point of marrying? Isn’t it asking for suffering?”
“You’re judging based only on what you see now. My wife and I have loved each other for nearly 300 years. When we were sweet, others would even secretly curse us.”
“Curse you?”
“Single people can’t stand seeing others in pairs.”
Chen Chang’an spoke concisely.
Wu Jianchi did not understand what “single people” meant.
Was it some powerful demonic beast?
“Are you cultivating right now?” Wu Jianchi asked, seeing Chen Chang’an strolling aimlessly and occasionally stopping to carefully observe a scene.
Chen Chang’an was simply bored.
At his current realm, there was no need to cultivate further.
“Yes.”
Wu Jianchi became interested. “Cultivating what?”
Chen Chang’an smiled. “Have you noticed that whenever I encounter beautiful scenery, I pause for a moment?”
Wu Jianchi nodded.
“The world itself contains the Great Dao. Look over there. Do you see anything?”
Chen Chang’an pointed toward the layered mountain peaks.
The mountains competed in height, several piercing into the clouds, towering magnificently.
Wu Jianchi shook his head.
“I comprehended momentum here. When I fight you, have you not noticed that my aura surges like mountains, standing firm and unshakable?”
Wu Jianchi again showed a look of sudden enlightenment.
“In the future, observe nature more. When you capture something beautiful, stop and appreciate it, little brother.”
Chen Chang’an patted Wu Jianchi on the shoulder and continued strolling.
Wu Jianchi nodded heavily.
After wandering around, they returned to the courtyard.
“Do you know how to play Pai Gow?” Chen Chang’an asked.
Wu Jianchi shook his head.
“I’ll teach you.”
“This kind of worldly indulgence, I disdain to learn,” Wu Jianchi replied.
“Guess where I comprehended my unpredictable sword technique from?”
Wu Jianchi was shocked. “Could it be Pai Gow?!”
Chen Chang’an snapped his fingers.
“Please teach me Pai Gow!!!”
Wu Jianchi bowed at a 90-degree angle toward Chen Chang’an.
Chen Chang’an burst out laughing.
Just like that, seven days passed quietly.
Wu Jianchi was a very interesting person.
He just did not realize it himself.
After seven days together, Chen Chang’an felt he had reshaped Wu Jianchi.
Though perhaps not in quite the right direction.
At night, Wu Jianchi insisted on watching the stars.
In the morning, he demanded fish therapy.
After meals, he dragged Chen Chang’an out to admire the scenery.
In the afternoon, if there was nothing else to do, he would force him to play Pai Gow.
Especially Pai Gow. This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
The guy was addicted!
“The time we agreed on has arrived. It’s time to fight.”
Chen Chang’an knew he could not delay any longer.
“All right. But before we fight, you must promise me one last thing.”
Wu Jianchi nodded. “Say it.”
“Within 300 years, if my sect faces a powerful enemy, help me protect it once. Just once is enough.”
Chen Chang’an’s expression was serious, his gaze firm.
Wu Jianchi frowned slightly. “That situation is impossible. Who would dare?”
“Just say whether you agree.”
Chen Chang’an no longer bothered explaining that he was going to die.
Wu Jianchi nodded decisively.
“Good. I hope you keep your promise. Then, let’s begin.”
Chen Chang’an had already made up his mind.
In this battle, he would lose.
Not because he could not win.
But because he intended to lose.
Wu Jianchi treated battle with utmost seriousness. He flew into the sky, holding his black sword like a sword immortal, his expression cold, as if a god looking down upon all beings.
Chen Chang’an also drew his own sword.
It was a fully green long sword named Grass-Sees-Sorrow.
He had named it himself, rather casually.
Once, while strolling and seeing fresh green shoots of wild grass, he could not resist cutting them with his sword. Thus, the name was born.
“Come.”
Chen Chang’an wasted no time. He was ready to perform.
Wu Jianchi did not speak either. His black sword moved.
The two figures flashed like lightning, their swords clashing.
Thunderous sounds echoed across 10,000 kilometers.
In the sky, their figures appeared in the east, then the west, then the north.
Each collision created effects like atomic explosions, shaking heaven and earth.
Everyone was frightened and looked up, thinking the sky was collapsing.
When they realized it was the two top experts of the Azure Cloud Continent fighting, they calmed down.
These two fought once every year.
People had long grown used to it.
The battle lasted a long time.
When their final swords collided, victory and defeat were decided.
They stood high in the sky.
Blood seeped from the corner of Chen Chang’an’s mouth, and a black sword rested against his neck.
“You’ve won. Congratulations,” Chen Chang’an said with a smile.
Wu Jianchi stood there in a daze, quickly retracting his sword and frowning at Chen Chang’an.
“You held back?”
Chen Chang’an shook his head.
He had simply let the ocean go.