The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 134

Luo Qingci was both surprised and delighted, and then couldn't help but mentally complain, "In this cultivation setting, a dual-sword combination seems quite unscientific. I suspect the Sword Saint changed the technique to the Heartless Sword Technique not just because of betrayal, but also because he couldn't find anyone to practice the Emotional Sword Technique with."

The system, listening to this, couldn't help but respond, "Aren't you just showing off?"

Luo Qingci said seriously, "It's not about showing off. Don't you know that it's much harder for two people to be emotionally connected than for one to be heartless? It's difficult to have a mutual understanding and unwavering trust."

Ruan Li had been observing the sword technique. Though inexperienced, her understanding of the sword path was exceptional, and she could tell that the Emotional Sword Technique was indeed exquisite. Realizing that it required dual cultivation, she couldn't help but look at Luo Qingci, hesitating to speak.

Luo Qingci, seeing her expression, found it amusing. "What do you want to say?"

Ruan Li glanced at the technique again, seemingly indifferent, and asked, "Since the Emotional Sword Technique requires two people to practice, what are you planning to do, Master? Are you going to find someone to practice with?"

Luo Qingci, equally calm, looked at the golden technique and said lightly, "Of course, I need someone. But..."

Ruan Li quickly interjected, "But what?"

Luo Qingci frowned and pretended to be troubled. "But I'm no longer in the sect, so I can't have Zitan and the others help me, and Su Yu is also absent. There's no one available..."

Before she could finish, Ruan Li grabbed Luo Qingci's wrist, her voice a bit restrained. "Master, do you see me as insignificant?"

Luo Qingci's eyes shifted towards Ruan Li. "When you asked like that, I thought you were unwilling to practice the Emotional Sword Technique with me."

Ruan Li's expression became anxious. "How could I be unwilling?"

Luo Qingci scrutinized her, "If you're willing, why be so roundabout? Why not speak directly? Ruan Li, being insincere is not a good habit. Do you understand?"

Ruan Li's ears turned red. Looking at the person beside her, her expression softened significantly, her eyes holding a trace of an elusive smile—a sign of the ease she felt, akin to the lazy demeanor she had around Chi Qing.

Ruan Li knew that she was teasing her now.

Turning her face away, Ruan Li sulkily muttered to herself. She felt embarrassed by the situation.

Luo Qingci found her adorable but noticed her unstable emotions. She stopped teasing and turned to her seriously. "What I mean is, you can now speak openly about what you want or don't want."

Ruan Li looked at Luo Qingci with a mixture of inquiry and confirmation in her eyes. The cold, stern look from her previous demonic state was now as clear and bright as ever before Luo Qingci.

After a moment of hesitation, Ruan Li tentatively asked, "Anything can be discussed?"

"Anything can be discussed." Luo Qingci nodded, her expression serious and promising.

Ruan Li's lips curled into a restrained smile. She quickly averted her gaze, nervously fiddling with her fingers. After a moment, she turned back with a serious face and said, "Master, if you want to practice the Heartless Sword Technique, it can only be done with me. No one else will do."

Recently, Luo Qingci had been especially sensitive to the term "dual cultivation." Hearing it, she instinctively stiffened but quickly realized that Ruan Li didn't mean it that way. Nonetheless, she couldn't help but smile and responded seriously, "Dual cultivation is not a trivial matter. Naturally, we can't involve others. However, if we are to practice together, Ruan Li, you would need to become my Dao partner for it to be proper."