RPAGF Chapter 368 "But I Don't Want to Learn Swordsmanship"
Chapter 368 "But I Don't Want to Learn Swordsmanship"
Chu Lengyu remained silent, only scrutinizing the extraordinary stranger before her with her pair of dark, bright eyes.
Like a young deer in the forest, it is both curious and wary of the unknown world.
Seeing her like this, the sect leader's affection for her grew even stronger.
Given that she was young and faced with such a momentous event, it was understandable that she was taken aback and could not immediately agree.
He was not offended at all; on the contrary, he was even more tolerant of Chu Lengyu.
The sect leader extended his hand to her, his tone becoming increasingly gentle, like a spring breeze: "From this day forward, you will be my personal disciple and the inheritor of the Sword Heart of the Hundred Swords Pavilion. I will do everything in my power to personally guide you in the cultivation of the sword, hoping that you will live up to your talent and shine brightly in the way of the sword."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding disciples all cast envious and jealous glances at him.
Becoming a disciple personally taught by the sect leader is an opportunity that countless cultivators dream of.
They secretly thought to themselves that if they had such an opportunity, they would gladly accept it and cherish it all the more.
However, this opportunity fell on Chu Lengyu, a seemingly ordinary girl, which made them envious.
Chu Lengyu remained calm and composed.
She shook her head slightly and uttered a shocking statement: "But I don't want to learn swordsmanship."
These words were like a thunderclap.
Nangong Xue and the surrounding disciples were all stunned, their expressions varying.
The sect leader's face also showed a hint of astonishment. He never expected that Chu Lengyu, who possessed a natural sword heart, would make such a choice.
"You... you actually don't want to learn swordsmanship?" The sect leader's voice was tinged with disbelief.
Overcome with excitement, he raised his voice: "Do you know that you possess an innate talent for swordsmanship? You will surely be able to master the art of swordsmanship with ease, making rapid progress every day. Your path to immortality will also be much broader and smoother as a result!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Lengyu smiled faintly, like a bright and clear peach blossom in spring: "I am willing to join the Hundred Swords Pavilion to cultivate immortality and learn martial arts, but my heart is set on something other than the way of the sword."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding disciples whispered among themselves, filled with incomprehension and surprise at Chu Lengyu's choice.
Even worse, some people sent sarcastic messages, their words tinged with regret: "What a waste of talent! Such extraordinary gifts, yet they are unwilling to dedicate themselves to the path of the sword. It is truly a pity!"
The sect leader's brows furrowed as he stared at Chu Lengyu, his disappointment beyond words.
He sighed inwardly, how could someone with such extraordinary talent abandon the way of the sword?
This woman was clearly born for the sword, and exists solely for the sword!
“Young lady, you may have misunderstood something.” The sect leader’s tone became gentler, and he spoke patiently, “The way of the sword is not just about fighting and killing, but also about tempering one’s mind.”
Chu Lengyu lowered her head, her gaze falling on the Path of Inquiry beneath her feet, taking each step firmly until she reached the last step.
She looked up, her eyes clear, with a touch of naivety and innocence, and asked the sect leader, "Cultivation of mental state?"
Upon hearing this, the sect leader's expression darkened slightly, as if he were displeased.
Seeing this, Nangong Xue hurriedly flew to Chu Lengyu's side and earnestly advised, "Haven't you always dreamed of joining the Hundred Swords Pavilion? The sect leader is the strongest person in our pavilion. To be able to receive guidance from him is an opportunity that countless cultivators dream of."
She was extremely anxious. Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity would be a real pity to miss. She hoped that the girl in front of her could seize this rare chance.
Chu Lengyu gently shook her head: "Why must one take the strongest as their master?"
At the same time, she secretly thought to herself: The strongest? After confirming their cultivation levels, they are all people who cannot defeat the original body.
Besides, having the sect leader guide him would likely expose his true nature.
After all, her sword intent had already been completely exposed once in front of the elders of the Hundred Swords Pavilion!
The sect leader sighed softly and said no more.
He was a great cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage; when had he ever forced his disciples to do anything?
She's just a clueless child. If we use a little trickery later, she'll learn her lesson and suffer the consequences.
The sect leader turned and left, leaving behind only the words: "If one day your mind changes, you may come to me at any time."
His tone was cold, but he left room for maneuver.
Chu Lengyu nodded, while Nangong Xue looked regretful.
The surrounding disciples were discussing among themselves, filled with confusion and bewilderment at Chu Lengyu's choice.
If it were them, possessing an innate sword heart, they would definitely use this advantage to make rapid progress in swordsmanship and leave others far behind.
What's more, the sect leader is willing to take you on as a personal disciple and impart all his knowledge to you. Such an opportunity is rare indeed.
Only Chu Lengyu remained unmoved by the outside world, her heart as still as water.
She bowed respectfully to Nangong Xue: "Disciple Chu Lengyu greets Master."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Xue was speechless for a moment, her eyes flashing with a complex light.
She remained silent for a long time before finally nodding slightly, neither explicitly acknowledging nor denying the master-disciple relationship.
In her view, this was only temporary.
Once Chu Lengyu truly embarks on the path of cultivation, she will understand the importance of talent and resources. At that time, she will definitely regret her decision today and turn to the sect leader for guidance.
“You…” Nangong Xue’s gaze softened, filled with expectation, as she encouraged, “From this day forward, you are a member of the Hundred Swords Pavilion. I will personally guide your cultivation. I hope you will cherish this opportunity, never forget your original aspirations, and thus achieve your goal.”
"This disciple will certainly keep it in mind."
……
The news about the Path of Inquiry quickly spread throughout the Hundred Swords Pavilion.
Overnight, Chu Lengyu's name became the talk of the town among the disciples of the Hundred Swords Pavilion during their breaks from cultivation.
"Have you heard? That mortal girl is traversing the Path of Inquiry with ease, and even the sect leader personally came forward to take her as his disciple!" A disciple shared this news with his companions with a hint of excitement while practicing his sword.
"She's just a mortal, how could she pass the Path of the Heart? Doesn't that mean she's much stronger than those of us who have cultivated for many years?" His companion was stunned for a moment, then looked incredulous, his eyes full of doubt.
At this moment, another disciple came over and interjected, "I also find this hard to believe, but it is said that so many inner sect senior brothers witnessed it with their own eyes, how could it be false? This Chu Lengyu must have extraordinary abilities, otherwise how could she have caught the sect leader's eye?"
Similar discussions arose in every corner of the Hundred Swords Pavilion.
Chu Lengyu's performance surprised many people, but also attracted a lot of criticism.
"Hmph, just a lucky mortal, how dare he refuse the sect leader! He's ungrateful!" a self-important inner disciple sneered. He was quite dissatisfied with this and was planning to find an opportunity to meet this legendary figure.
"Exactly! Who does she think she is? Just because she has some talent, she can do whatever she wants? So arrogant and conceited, and she doesn't even learn swordsmanship. Let's see what she can amount to!" Another disciple chimed in, his eyes gleaming with jealousy.
In these discussions, Chu Lengyu's image was depicted in all sorts of bizarre ways.
Some praised her talent and courage, believing she was the future hope of the Hundred Swords Pavilion; others mocked her choice, thinking she was ruining her future; and many more secretly envied her opportunity, longing to become that gifted and lucky one favored by the sect leader.
Nangong Xue frowned after learning about these discussions.
These criticisms were not good for Chu Lengyu, especially since she had just embarked on the path of cultivation.
Nangong Xue couldn't help but worry that these rumors would shake Chu Lengyu's resolve.