Splitting Cloud

Li Yao pursed his lips.

Old Lu did not sense anything out of that last sentence. There was anticipation, responsibility, and inheritance… If this was a passionate youth, he might already be bowing his head low to the ground. But sadly, the people here were different.

Li Yao had always been an independent and selfish salted fish.

He did not care about reasoning. As long as he felt that it was good, that was it. From certain angles, he was a rather distant and cold person. But as usual, he was kind and accepting of warmth from the external world.

Chen Xi was even more different.

Until now, Li Yao still did not know what kind of family the Chen family was, what happened to Chen Xi in the Chen family, or even what Chen Xi did before she fled. She must have done something; otherwise, how did the Chen family's big enterprise settle down? But since she did not want to speak about it, Li Yao did not ask.

There was an unspoken mutual understanding, which was rather good.

Chen Xi had seen the outside world, so it was hard for Old Lu to move Chen Xi with his words.

Hence, when Old Lu spent so much time telling Chen Xi that sentence that sounded like he was begging, it was impossible that Chen Xi… was not moved at all.

But that was it.

That small extent of being moved was not enough for her to give up on her current lifestyle.

Boss has said it just now too. It is very dangerous.

Forget it then.

So she rejected Old Lu. "Thank you, sir. I'm not learning it."

Kua!

Old Lu felt like his heart had been broken into bits by something.

I poured in so many true feelings, and you did not get moved at all?

Girl, you don't have to be so cold!

But Chen Xi was very firm on her decision.

Old Lu's straightened back slumped immediately. He picked up the dragon-snake quarterstaff beside him and nodded silently. Then, he walked out of the bar.

His back view was a little bleak.

Li Yao leaned on the bar counter and said softly, "Didn't expect you to be so firm. See, you hurt Old Lu."

Why does this sentence sound a little odd? I didn't do anything…

Chen Xi thought. "Then I shall try learning it?"

"Sure, great!" Old Lu, who had been taking his own sweet time to reach the door, heard her words and came back. He returned to his previous seat with style. "If you want to learn, I'll teach you! Shall we start tomorrow?"

"…" Chen Xi was speechless.

"…" Li Yao was speechless.

Li Yao signaled with his eyes. Previously, I thought this man's swordsmanship was really impressive, but why does he look so much like a goods distributor giving out freebies at a stall now?

Chen Xi thought about it and answered with her eyes. So I shouldn't learn anymore, should I?

Li Yao was a little embarrassed. He squinted and shook his head. Forget it, nevermind.

It must not have been easy for the lonely old man.

Chen Xi nodded. Then I shall learn. Treat it as if I'm comforting the lonely old man.

As Old Lu watched them, he was confused.

???

Why are you guys moving your eyebrows and eyes like that!

Li Yao stood straight and thought for a while. Then, he said. "Learn if you want to, but let me warn you beforehand, do not call Chen Xi if there are any dangerous things. After all, she is a member of my shop, and I have to be responsible for her safety."

Old Lu laughed coldly.

You and your weak skills… And you want to speak about being responsible for my disciple's safety?

Li Yao was unhappy then. Who are you testing!

"Chen Xi, we shall not learn anymore!"

"Okay, Boss."

Old Lu stared blankly at him. "…"

Are you seeking death?! Huh?!

He now had the urge to pull out his sword and slash Li Yao, but he looked at Chen Xi again, and he whispered in his heart. What's so good about this boy? Why are you so obedient?

He sighed and shook his head. I don't know what's up with young people these days…

Old Lu said, "If you want to learn my skills, you have to be taught by me. I will naturally protect her. By the way, what skills can you give her? Generally speaking, the abilities obtained from the covenant cannot be presented in the form of "imperial objects". That's an original ability that only the covenant can master. But boy, you don't even know about the things regarding the covenant… Shall we talk about it?"

I don't need you to bother!

Li Yao turned around to leave. "Chen Xi, close the shop!"

"Okay Boss."

Then, Chen Xi's warm body passed by Old Lu.

He stood at the entrance of the Lost Bar.

Old Lu became exceptionally miserable.

That's unprecedented, that's unprecedented!

Even the disciple dares to fight the master now!

Old Lu held his quarterstaff and returned to the night bar next door. He went to the sofa and rested his feet on the table. Then, he shook it. The posture looked so beautiful.

Zhou Li came down in his pajamas and stuck out his head on the stairs. "Second Old Uncle, you're not asleep yet? It's not good for old people to…"

"Get lost!"

Second Old Uncle stuck out his arm as if there was an invisible sword in it.

Zhou Li was shocked, and he retreated.

Second Old Uncle ate gunpowder again today!

When he had calmed down, Old Lu let out a breath.

Comfy~

His worries had finally been put away.

This way, he could go down and battle without any burden!

Thinking of this, he squinted.

Although the land of Jinling was the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, it is a famous ancient city. But there were a lot of monstrosities here, and many dynasties had not been able to suppress them. Instead, they had lost a lot of luck.

In the past, there was still a powerful way to suppress that monstrosity.

However, since that year's tragedy, the bad aura here had become more terrifying… Plus, there was constant mischief around the shrine, and things were getting more out of control down there. This time, the organization redeployed the manpower and sent him over just to sit on the seal and prevent accidents.

With him there, everyone felt reassured!

No matter what!

…

The next day, Li Yao woke up from a series of knocks.

He woke up from his mediation and saw Old Lu at the window, using his dragon-snake quarterstaff to knock on the main door loudly. He wiped his face and said. "Are you crazy! Why are you knocking on the door so early in the morning!"

"It's 8 am! Does she still want to learn the sword!" Old Lu was not in a good temper.

People will beg to be taught, but why is it when it comes to us, it is the other way around?

You are crying for me to learn from you!

Li Yao opened his mouth. He really wanted to say that he did not want to learn anymore!

But learning a new skill was, after all, a good thing.

And Chen Xi already agreed.

If he still messed with Old Lu, it would not make sense. So, he said, "Hold on for a moment! Chen Xi, time to come out and attend your class."

"…" Chen Xi was speechless.

After a while, Chen Xi opened the main entrance of the bar in an apron. In a soft voice, she greeted him. "Hello, sir."

Chen Xi always spoke in a gentle tone. It made days feel tranquil and peaceful.

Lu Xingshen nodded with satisfaction. He noticed that Chen Xi had long been neatly dressed, and there was still a scent of scallion and eggs from her apron. So Old Lu asked, "You woke up early in the morning. Why didn't you come and find me?"

Chen Xi answered naturally. "I want to clean up the place, and I'm also looking at a cookbook to learn how to make breakfast."

"…"

What sin have you committed that you have to treat that dude so well?

He sighed and welcomed Chen Xi to the open space in front of the two stores. He held the cane in his hand and said, "Chen Xi, you are aware that I am going to teach you swordsmanship, but do you know what swordsmanship is?"

Chen Xi was very honest.

So she shook her head.

Old Lu laughed. He lifted the quarterstaff and pointed it at a cloud in the sky. Then he said, "Look at that cloud."

As he spoke, he struck the quarterstaff as if it was a sword!

Whoosh!

Suddenly, there was a strong gust of wind in that open space, and fallen leaves were blown in the air. It was so strong that it was hard for them to open their eyes. In the wind, Old Lu turned and looked at Chen Xi. "Swordsmanship is an item of the world. There is nothing it cannot break."

Behind him, the cloud on the sky split into two soundlessly and floated in two opposite ends…