LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 16: Wooden Sword and Stone Sword
Wu Xiu finally managed to shake off the crowd’s entanglement and hurried back to the Wu Residence.
Without much regard for etiquette, he quickly rushed towards his room, finally seeing the wooden sword hanging on the wall, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Carefully taking down the wooden sword, he gently caressed it.
“I didn’t expect the Immortal to bestow immortality upon me long ago, but I foolishly treated it as an accessory. Damn, damn, Magic Sword, forgive me.” Wu Xiu looked at the wooden sword with joy in his eyes.
He didn’t know the purpose of this wooden sword before, just considering it a puzzle. But today, after seeing Chen Xiyi give the stone sword to Xuanli Old Taoist, he finally understood the use of this wooden sword.
Holding the wooden sword, he casually flicked it onto the table beside him, only to see the table instantly disintegrate into a white light, just because Chen Xiyi was not nearby, the white light dissipated abruptly after ten seconds of condensation.
“Indeed a divine weapon, but what is this white light, could it be spiritual energy?”
“Surely, my mortal body is not like the Immortal’s capable of absorbing spiritual energy into the body.”
Wu Xiu speculated to himself.
The reason the wooden sword could disintegrate the table was that the sword’s damage was 3, while the table’s durability was 1. Due to the rule, hitting once without durability, naturally turned it into wooden board material that fell down.
But unlike Chen Xiyi, Wu Xiu could not see the wooden board material, only the floating white light. And since Chen Xiyi was not around, the material was not absorbed, leading to its disappearance after some time.
Coincidentally, Wu Xiu’s father, Wu Guan, walked in, witnessing the scene of Wu Xiu’s hand turning the table into white light, which shocked him.
Especially the skillful way the light sword turned the table into light.
Earlier, he also heard the commotion in Lingqu City and wanted to ask about the situation, especially regarding the matter of Fuyaozi Immortal.
He had just reprimanded Wu Xiu in the morning, and now such a big commotion had been caused. He did not come to reprimand, but to understand the situation and see if it was true or false.
If it was true, he would lose face, but if it was false and his son helped a scoundrel cause trouble, then he would have to find a way to protect his son.
Seeing Wu Xiu using the wooden sword, he confirmed one thing, that Fuyaozi Immortal must be real.
“Xiu, is this sword the same as the one held by Xuanli Master of the Xuan Yuan Sect?” Wu Guan asked excitedly.
Everyone outside now was spreading the news about Xuanli Old Taoist obtaining a divine sword, and as long as he cultivated a Sword Spirit with the sword, he could join the sect and even become a disciple of Fuyaozi Immortal.
Originally thought to be a rumor, but now it seemed real.
Wu Xiu was also taken aback, but seeing that it was his father who came, he relaxed.
“Not the same sword, mine was bestowed by Fuyaozi Immortal, Xuanli Old Taoist’s is the ancestral master’s companion sword.”
“I have a wooden sword, he has a stone sword, but they should be similar in strength.”
Wu Xiu spoke straightforwardly.
Upon hearing this, Wu Guan’s face suddenly turned red. “Xiu, this morning I..”
“Father, I know what you want to say, it’s human nature, besides, you are doing it for my own good.” Wu Xiu hurriedly replied.
He knew exactly what Wu Guan wanted to say, probably apologizing or saying like not having enough knowledge.
But Wu Xiu knew that although his father’s tone was not very good, he was ultimately just trying to prevent him from associating with bad people.
“You understand, that’s good.” Wu Guan also felt relieved in his heart, afraid that his son might hold a grudge against him, and then suddenly put on a serious face, “Xiu, this matter has caused a lot of trouble, the magistrate will probably hear about it soon, your magic sword must not be exposed.”
Although the Wu family is a noble family, they should not provoke the magistrate of Lingqu, especially when facing the temptation of longevity.
From the current situation, the first one to visit will definitely not be their Wu family, but Xuanli Old Taoist from the Xuanyuan Sect. However, Xuanli Old Taoist seems to have some connection with the Carefree Immortal Fuyaozi, so if it is confirmed that the other party is an immortal, they will only handle the Wu family, not Xuanli Old Taoist.
As the saying goes, the county magistrate who destroys a family, the magistrate who exterminates a lineage, the Wu family cannot compete with the imperial court.
Moreover, the magistrate is likely only the first batch. Once this news reaches the capital, even the current emperor will be alarmed.
These are immortals. If the longevity technique can be obtained, a real immortal emperor will appear in the Great Li Kingdom.
“I understand. I will quickly cultivate the spirit from this magic sword to enter the Tao. As long as I enter the Tao…” Before Wu Xiu could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Wu Guan.
“Xiu, remember to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, do not become conceited.”
Listening to Wu Guan’s teaching, Wu Xiu felt a bit embarrassed, realizing that he had become a bit inflated.
After adjusting his mindset, he said, “Thank you for your teaching, father. I almost made a mistake.”
“You understand, if nothing happens, wake up early tomorrow and go to the outskirts to pay respects to the immortal. We must not break this connection, as it will be a protective treasure for our Wu family.” Wu Guan continued his teaching.
Compared to Wu Xiu, although Wu Guan was slightly pragmatic, his approach was indeed correct to maximize benefits.
“Yes, father.” Wu Xiu naturally agreed to this matter. If he has poor aptitude and is unable to enter the Dao, he might have to rely on the Carefree Immortal Fuyaozi to help him out. But before that, he must please the other party and raise his status.
Setting aside the Wu family’s matters, the whole Lingqu City is currently boiling. This is an immortal, especially revealing the ability to transform in front of everyone.
Moreover, with the testimony of Xuanli Old Taoist from the Xuanyuan Sect and his magical sword that easily turned an ancient tree into a spiritual light, everything seemed to be undeniable.
Especially since this scene took place in front of the magistrate and was witnessed by many people, it couldn’t be fake.
If it were just an immortal, it would be one thing, but the fact that the venerable Xuanli Old Taoist in his declining years can achieve such miraculous acts with the magic sword indicates the genuineness of the immortal. If the bestowed magic sword has such power, then what if the immortal bestows immortal techniques or the technique of longevity?
Wouldn’t this drive everyone crazy? Subsequently, some astute individuals started with the Wu family, intending to find out where this immortal resided and seeking a chance for immortality.
Everyone has a glimmer of hope, in case they are chosen by the immortal to become a disciple, it would be like ascending to heaven in one step.