I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!

"Is it possible that his mastery of the Sword Dao far surpasses the Small Success Realm?"

For this question, Gu Tiangang, who was not very versed in the Sword Dao, looked to Li Qingzhou, "Junior brother, what do you say? Is his Sword Dao mastery better than Xue Er's?"

"Not entirely."

Li Qingzhou shook his head, raised his hand and pointed, calling out to Ning Xue, "Attack!"

Ning Xue understood and drew her sword to attack.

Her movement technique and footsteps, even the speed and angle of her sword, were nearly identical to those she had used against Chen Yi.

"Youlong Body Technique, combined with Hidden Sword Style, probing."

"The first step is correct."

Li Qingzhou, following Ning Xue's description, used his fingers to block the blade of her sword and continued,

"The mistake was that you let him watch your swordsmanship once before the competition, like this!"

Saying this, he traced a circle with his foot, his movements appearing slow, but his fingers pointed at her throat with extreme speed.

Ning Xue's cold face showed shock, and she opened her mouth, "Master means, he, he noticed the flaws in his disciple's swordsmanship after just one glance?"

"That should be the case."

Li Qingzhou nodded, then gestured, "Now for the second move!"

As his voice fell, he stepped forward.

Except for being taller than Chen Yi, and his Sword Step having more form than substance, the effect was astonishingly similar.

Ning Xue didn't dare to neglect, she sidestepped and thrust out her sword.

Shock Sword Style!

But Li Qingzhou shifted his stance, his arm hidden from Ning Xue's sight as he sidestepped.

The next instant, his finger suddenly appeared.

Without giving Ning Xue any chance to react, his finger pointed right at the space between her neck.

"You responded correctly, Hidden Sword Style, Concealed Sword Style are all correct, but you are still far from his level!"

"Why?" Ning Xue blurted out.

At this moment, the observing Gu Tiangang came to an understanding and answered with a smile, "Your master means you lack experience and understanding of the Sword Dao."

"Yes," Li Qingzhou's face showed admiration, "He knew his body was no match for yours, so he used trickery in that sword move."

"Only in this way, could he win the bout, despite being disadvantaged in every other aspect."

"Such a fierce swordsmanship I've only seen in Taiz..."

He stopped, signaling Ning Xue to leave, "I'll teach you later, I have some matters to discuss with your senior uncle."

"Yes."

Ning Xue cast a doubtful glance at him and left as told.

After she left, Gu Tiangang knowingly set up an Isolation Array, then looked at Li Qingzhou with a smirk that was not quite a smile.

"Do you think there is a problem with him? Could he be the reincarnation of some old monster?"

"No."

Li Qingzhou pondered for a while, then shook his head.

"To my knowledge, there have been no deaths of sword cultivators on that side for the past three or even five years."

"Then he is indeed a sword Dao genius, no, a sword Dao demon without a doubt!"

Gu Tiangang rubbed his hands excitedly and sneered, "It seems that old Dao has not misjudged, how could that pure Sword Dao possibly belong to an old monster?"

Li Qingzhou: "That way of saying it isn't wrong. If a sword cultivator were reincarnated and started to cultivate again, even at the age of three, one could observe his Sword Intent using the Qi Observation Technique."

Gu Tiangang's brows lifted in pride and pleasure.

As long as Chen Yi's talent in Sword Dao is confirmed, as the discoverer, he could hold his head high while walking in the Sect.

Hmph, those fools dared to relegate the old Dao to the Capital City, now let's see what they have to say!

"So what do you plan to do, going to take another look?"

Li Qingzhou glanced outside the door and shook his head again, "There are pressing matters on that side, and time is of the essence."

"Now that it is confirmed that Chen Yi is a sword Dao talent, the following care will have to trouble senior brother."

"Taking care is no problem, but how long will you stay on Taizhou Mountain? If it's too long, it might be a waste for him."

"Senior brother doesn't understand swordsmanship, let alone sword cultivation," Li Qingzhou turned his gaze towards him and smiled, "Before reaching the Small Success Realm, indeed, guidance is required in cultivation."

"Once one trains to Small Success, and even more so when comprehending Sword Intent, guidance from others would only become a burden."

Gu Tiangang was stunned for a moment, pondered for a few seconds, and then let out a teasing curse.

"I'm wondering how you can be so at ease with Mr. Ning teaching the other disciples. It seems passing on the Sword Cultivation heritage doesn't require much effort after all."

Li Qingzhou also laughed, "Swordsmanship and Cultivation Techniques are naturally necessary, and Xue Er can take care of the rest."

"This time, thank you, Senior Brother, for bringing such a genius to the Sword Dao lineage. When your Junior Brother returns from Taizhou Mountain, I will definitely invite you for a drink."

"Come on, don't forget you still owe me two meals."

After the banter, Gu Tiangang thought of the previous issue and couldn't help but ask again.

"What exactly are they summoning you for this time? Wasn't it said that the battle situation had stabilized?"

Li Qingzhou's smile faded, his expression turning slightly cold.

"Just received news that a real person from Wuliang Mountain has been ambushed and fallen, and they've called me to fill the position temporarily."

Gu Tiangang was shocked, even an old freak from Wuliang Mountain had fallen?

What kind of damned place is the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield?

However, no matter what he thought, he did not continue to inquire, as all arrangements regarding that matter were top secret.

"Then I wish Junior Brother a safe return."

...

Half a month has passed.

The disturbances Chen Yi had anticipated did not occur.

Not only did Zhou Wanyi stay in her courtyard wing and not step out, even Zhou Tiance of Duke Jingye, who held hostility towards him, did not appear.

It was as if they were all unaware of the swordsmanship comparison between him and Ning Xue.

Of course, some expected changes still occurred.

For instance, his mother Xia Wanwan.

Ever since she heard about Chen Yi's performance at Xingwu Academy, her face was full of smiles every day.

Her mood had improved significantly, to the point where she was less cautious even in front of the Duchess Xing.

At home, especially in front of the Old Lady, she could also handle herself with ease, unlike her previous cautious and tense manner.

Apart from Xia Wanwan, uncles and elders in the Marquis Mansion like Chen Lixin also had much praise.

The Old Lady went so far as to order an increase in provisions for Fanghua Garden for the second time since the last conferred noble title.

Chen Yi took all this into his heart.

At least until other unforeseen events occurred, Xia Wanwan's life in the Marquis Mansion was assured.

This was also his way of showing filial piety.

However, although not much had changed within the Marquis Mansion, rumors about him outside were widespread.

Who knows which bastard spread them, but they claimed he was the reincarnation of a Sword Immortal, born with mastery of Swordsmanship and Sword Intent.

Able to move mountains and seas, block rivers with a single sword, and so on.

He was exaggerated to the heavens.

When Chen Yi first heard these, he wanted nothing more than to draw his spring rain sword and stab the liar.

Talking nonsense without factual basis is rumor-mongering, you know?

Luckily, the nobles were well aware of the truth, and thus some ministers at court could discern the veracity of these rumors.

It was said that even the supreme emperor, after hearing about this, praised Duke Wuan during a court session for his exemplary teachings.

To this, Chen Yi made no comment.

The greatest lesson from his father was not getting a beating, okay?

Of course, there were also some more peculiar changes, such as how Mr. Ning looked at him strangely after that day.

It was like how Chen Yi first saw that ten-meter demon.

But since Mr. Ning did not continue to trouble him, it somewhat relieved his worries.

On this day, after classes, Chen Yi and Xia Wanwan returned to Fanghua Garden, to see the nurse beaming brightly as she came to meet them.

"Lady Wan, Young Master Yi, a letter has arrived from the Marquis."

"Really?"

With a face full of surprise, Xia Wanwan glanced at the envelope and then silently handed the letter to Chen Yi.

"Yi Er, it's for you."

"Oh?"

Chen Yi took it and was about to suggest reading it together when Xia Wanwan turned and walked away, leaving him to read it with a wry smile.

"My son, open this!"

No wonder mother turned away, father really hasn't left any sentiments at all.