My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Chapter 29 Sword Technique Practice, Contact with Night Guards

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A streak of light, as thin as silk, pierced the sky and silently swept across the heavens.

The sword, like a shooting star or a silver fish, drew an elegant arc in the air before landing steadily in her delicate hand.

Chu Lengyu gently gripped the sword hilt, and the sword trembled slightly, as if resonating with her.

She closed her eyes and silently recited the incantation of the "Moon-Slaying Sword Technique." With a light flick of her sword tip, the wind around her seemed to freeze for a moment, as if even the air itself was captivated by the sword's intent.

The first move of the Moon-Slaying Sword Technique: The First Appearance of the Moon!

When it strikes, it's like the first glimmer of moonlight, hazy and mysterious.

This move is mainly used to test the opponent's strengths and weaknesses, laying the groundwork for subsequent attacks.

However, being a beginner, she couldn't control her power effectively, and various problems arose. For example, her power wasn't concentrated enough, the sword's clang was too loud, and the sword light was too scattered.

The system did not directly impart its insights into the "Moon-Slaying Sword Technique" to her like it did with the "Quest for the Dao," so that she could immediately master its use after obtaining it.

But she wasn't disappointed; she thought it was for the best. If she relied solely on the system, Chu Lengyu would ultimately learn nothing.

It is better to teach someone how to fish than to give them a fish. Only what you truly learn yourself is truly yours.

Therefore, Chu Lengyu was very serious when practicing swordsmanship and never thought of bargaining with the system or taking shortcuts.

Although her progress is slow and there are still shortcomings, she is confident that she will soon master this first sword technique.

She sheathed her sword and looked around at the trees and forests that had been cleaved in pieces by the sword light, feeling embarrassed.

It's estimated that she had already cleared this forest bare before she even mastered her swordsmanship.

Chu Lengyu shook her head and walked out.

Green Bamboo was waiting not far away, her face extremely complicated, a mixture of nervousness and fear, as well as shock and excitement, which was quite interesting.

"Miss, you're amazing!" Green Bamboo racked her brains but couldn't think of any other words to praise her, so she just kept repeating, "So amazing, so amazing."

As Chu Lengyu walked, she said, "When I become even more amazing, how will you praise me?"

Green Bamboo paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Then, Miss, I'll praise you however you wish."

"Wow, you've gotten smarter."

"Miss, you're making fun of me again."

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When Cheng Zi heard the sound of the sword cries cease, he immediately looked up curiously.

There are many sword styles in the Great Xia Dynasty, but only a dozen or so can be called "sword masters".

He was very curious to know who lived there.

From afar, he saw two girls approaching side by side, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes. He secretly guessed that they must be Chu Lengyu and Lüyun, whom Captain Lou Qing had mentioned earlier.

Cheng Zi quickly adjusted his expression, preparing to use the same old excuse again.

For him, it would be a piece of cake to get information out of two naive young girls.

Huang Yi and Huang Er saw Chu Lengyu approaching and bowed in unison, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency."

Their movements were precise and perfectly synchronized, which made Cheng Zi take notice.

She casually waved her hand, dismissing the two Yellow Turban warriors, then turned her gaze to Cheng Zi and asked, "Who sent you to spy on me?"

"Huh?" Cheng Zi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled innocently, "Miss, you've misunderstood. I was just passing by..."

"There's no need to lie to me. You and those people outside are probably all in cahoots. I was just too lazy to deal with you before, but I still want to know your identities." Chu Lengyu spoke with absolute certainty, a hint of coldness in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, surprise and embarrassment appeared in Lü Yun's eyes, and her gaze toward Cheng Zi suddenly became very unfriendly.

Someone had been following and monitoring them the whole time, and she hadn't even noticed. Could these people have been sent by the Second Master? Oh well, whoever sent them, they're definitely not good people!

Cheng Zi felt a chill run down his spine under Chu Lengyu's gaze. He had thought he could easily find out the girl's background with his intelligence, but he hadn't expected her to be so perceptive, catching him off guard.

He secretly regretted it, thinking that the captain and his two companions must have inadvertently given themselves away when they were following the young lady, which made her wary.

He composed himself and continued to feign innocence: "Miss, you've really misunderstood. I was merely passing by when I heard a strange sword clang. Curious, I decided to investigate. I think... you're the ones who are more suspicious, aren't you?"

"Heh, you say you're just passing through?" Green Bamboo glanced at him, a mocking smile playing on her lips. "There's no village or shop in sight. If you were truly a traveler, why didn't you bring any luggage? So, you must have companions!"

She glanced at Huang Yi and Huang Er standing to the side, and was glad that her young mistress had made preparations in advance and arranged for these seemingly imposing Taoist soldiers to act as guards, which allowed them to capture this person with ill intentions in one fell swoop.

She secretly admired the young lady's intelligence and at the same time felt angry at Chengzi's cunning.

Thinking that there might be other accomplices of the bad guys outside, she suggested, "Miss, I think we should have Huang Yi and his men arrest all of these people and hand them over to the authorities!"

Chu Lengyu pondered for a moment, then quickly made a decision, saying, "Alright, I'll do as you say."

Upon hearing Chu Lengyu's words, Cheng Zi's heart tightened. He knew that once he was sent to the government, although the Prefect of Shenjing Prefecture wouldn't do anything to him, he would lose all face as a Night Guard and would definitely be severely punished by his commander upon returning.

He quickly put on a pleading expression and said urgently, "Miss, you are beautiful and kind-hearted, please don't send me to the authorities!"

"Miss, don't pay him any mind. I've seen plenty of people like him. They change their expressions faster than turning the pages of a book, and they lie faster than a storyteller," Green Bamboo said disdainfully.

Chu Lengyu nodded slightly. She did not speak, but her divine sense spread out like ripples, silently exploring the outside of the pine forest cottage.

Now that she has successfully established her foundation, she can easily project her divine sense outwards and soon found Lou Qing and the others who were hiding.

Outside the manor, Lou Qing and his group were still hiding in the shadows.

They spoke in hushed tones, glancing frequently toward the manor, afraid of missing any sound.

Old Wu finally had a chance to ask, "By the way, Captain, what exactly did you do? Why did the commander agree to let Sister Qiao and Chengzi come back?"

Recalling his past experiences, Lou Qing said with some emotion, "It was His Majesty's grace."

"Hmm, His Majesty summoned you?" Old Wu asked in surprise.

Xiao Zhang and Sister Qiao were equally surprised.

Chu Lengyu happened to overhear this conversation and caught the word "Your Majesty".

She found it incredible.

Could they be people sent by the emperor?

But... why would the emperor send people to monitor her? Chu Lengyu really couldn't think of a reason.