Of course I knew this, but with its hundred years of cultivation, no matter how powerful, it couldn’t harm me. I looked at him, raising an eyebrow: “I say I can draw it. Do you believe me?”
Mo Junqing smiled: “Everyone who hasn’t touched it says the same.”
I blinked: “So, can you completely control it? Are your spirits in sync?”
Mo Junqing’s eyes dropped, his eyelashes flickering: “Perhaps.”
“Hey, Mo Junqing, I’ll be your sword maiden.”
“No.”
“Why?”
Mo Junqing frankly said: “Because I find you interesting.”
I asked puzzled: “Since I’m interesting, why not keep me around? Besides, I’m only staying for seven days and I’m not coveting your sword.” Finally, I added seriously, “Nor am I after your beauty.”
Mo Junqing laughed heartily, his bright laughter drawing looks from people on both sides of the river: “Since I got Chuyao, people looking to challenge or ambush me number more than ten daily. I’ve taken in maidens before, but their lives never lasted long. Although I don’t know your intentions, I don’t want you to become another victim of a tragic fate.”
“You should leave quickly.”
Dealing with someone who doesn’t understand subtlety is exhausting. I decide to use the fastest method: stealing his sword.
Seeing me give up, Mo Junqing’s expression softened. Looking at me standing up, he said: “If you’re from a poor background and entered a brothel, I can redeem you.”
I smiled: “And then just abandon me? I have no survival skills. Where would you have me go?”
Seeing him frown, I felt embarrassed to tease him further: “Don’t worry, I just came to play since you were here. Since you won’t take me in, I’ll leave.”
Hmph, I’ll steal Chuyao tonight when you’re asleep!
I turned to walk down the boat, dragging my peacock-like clothes. As the boat was docked, I stepped lightly off, looking back to see Mo Junqing still watching me. I immediately flashed what I thought was a perfect smile.
“Heh.”
Where did that annoying laugh come from? I turned my head: “Jianghu.”
Jianghu was also a handsome young man, dressed in a close-fitting blue outfit.
“How are you here?”
Jianghu tossed his long hair in the light breeze: “Wherever there’s a jianghu, there I am.”
