"I only have my brother."

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**Great Sword Cultivator?** Naturally, Ye Xuan wasn't a Great Sword Cultivator. The reason his sword could emit sword light was primarily because he had activated the "One Sword to Decide Life and Death" technique, and the sword light was a unique feature of the technique itself. As for him personally, he hadn't yet reached the level of a Great Sword Cultivator—though he wasn't far off! After the sword in Ye Xuan's hand emitted a faint sword light, the room suddenly fell silent! The several experts who had been approaching Ye Xuan stopped in their tracks, their eyes filled with shock and seriousness! In their eyes, while sword cultivators were rare, ordinary sword cultivators weren't particularly special. But a Great Sword Cultivator was a different story! How many people were there in the entire Jiang Kingdom? And the number of recorded Great Sword Cultivators didn't exceed a hundred. That wasn't even the most shocking part—what was truly terrifying was how young this young man was! What kind of terrifying force could nurture such a young Great Sword Cultivator? At this moment, the veiled woman suddenly looked at the two corpses on the ground. "Throw these two corpses down to feed the dogs. Also, catch the one who escaped earlier, execute him, and throw him off the ship!" As she spoke, she turned to Ye Xuan. "Arrange a special-class cabin for this young master. Do not neglect him!" After saying this, she turned and left! Inside the room, the guards and experts bowed slightly to Ye Xuan before leaving. One of the guards said respectfully, "Young master, please follow me!" Ye Xuan hesitated for a moment, then took Ye Ling and followed. Under the guard's guidance, the siblings arrived at the special-class cabin. Upon entering, they were completely stunned. Big! Very big! The entire special-class cabin was at least ten times larger than the room they had stayed in before. The interior was also extremely luxurious, with decorations resembling a palace. Even the floor was covered with an unknown animal hide, making it soft to walk on! Behind Ye Xuan and Ye Ling, the guard bowed slightly and then left. "Wow!" Ye Ling exclaimed as she looked around. "Brother, this room is so big and beautiful!" Ye Xuan gently rubbed Ye Ling's head and smiled but said nothing. Ye Ling seemed to remember something. She looked up at Ye Xuan and asked, "Brother, is it because you're a Great Sword Cultivator that they're treating us so well?" Ye Xuan nodded. "Why is that?" Ye Ling asked, puzzled. Ye Xuan smiled. "Because of reality!" Ye Ling wanted to ask more, but at that moment, there was a knock on the door. Ye Xuan turned and said, "Come in!" The door opened, and a woman walked in! It was the veiled woman in the purple dress from earlier! The veiled woman sat down and gestured. "Young master, please sit!" Ye Xuan sat across from the veiled woman, while Ye Ling obediently sat not far away, curiously staring at the veiled woman. The veiled woman poured Ye Xuan a cup of tea. "This is Lingxian Bamboo Tip tea. Please try it!" Ye Xuan nodded slightly. "You're too kind." After saying this, he took a small sip. The tea was sweet and refreshing, incredibly soothing! Good tea! Ye Xuan put down the teacup and looked at the veiled woman. "I am Ye Xuan, from Qingcheng." The veiled woman glanced at Ye Xuan. "Han Xiangmeng." Ye Xuan smiled but said nothing. The other party had only given a name, clearly not wanting to reveal too much. Han Xiangmeng took a small sip of tea and then said, "Young master, at such a young age, you've already reached the level of a Great Sword Cultivator. You must have studied under a renowned master. May I ask where you studied?" She was probing his background! Ye Xuan shook his head and smiled. Seeing this, Han Xiangmeng frowned slightly. "Young master, what do you mean?" Ye Xuan looked directly at Han Xiangmeng. "Miss Han, forgive my bluntness, but when you make friends, do you judge them by their background?" Han Xiangmeng's eyes narrowed. Clearly, she hadn't expected Ye Xuan to say this. Ye Xuan continued, "Miss Han, when making friends, sincerity is what matters, not playing games or judging based on background or family. Of course, if this is your way of making friends, then I'm afraid I can't accompany you." After saying this, he stood up and looked at Ye Ling. "Let's go!" Ye Ling obediently ran to Ye Xuan's side! Ye Xuan left without hesitation, but just as the siblings reached the door, Han Xiangmeng suddenly said, "Young master, please wait!" Ye Xuan stopped. Han Xiangmeng said softly, "I was rude earlier. Please don't take offense." Ye Xuan turned to look at Han Xiangmeng. "Miss Han, earlier, you didn't hold me accountable for the killings. I will remember this favor and repay it in the future!" By saying this, he was creating distance! Han Xiangmeng naturally understood the underlying meaning in Ye Xuan's words, but she didn't explain further. Instead, she nodded slightly. "It's late. Young master, please rest early!" After saying this, she turned and left the cabin. Outside the cabin, an old man appeared behind Han Xiangmeng. "Miss?" Han Xiangmeng stopped. "As expected of a sword cultivator. His temper is quite something!" The old man nodded. "Sword cultivators are solitary by nature, and their temperaments can be quite peculiar. Miss, you revealed your name earlier, showing great sincerity. Yet, this guy actually thought you were being arrogant. Truly..." Han Xiangmeng shook her head. "It's fine. His straightforward personality, while irritating to others, is much better than those who say one thing and mean another. Pass down my orders: until they reach the capital, they are to stay in this special-class cabin. Provide them with the full benefits of the special-class cabin, and do not neglect them in the slightest!" After saying this, she quickly disappeared into the distance. Inside the cabin. "Brother? Is being a Great Sword Cultivator impressive?" "It should be very impressive!" "Brother, aren't you a Great Sword Cultivator?" "Of course, I'm a Great Sword Cultivator. Well, I'm almost one!" "Wow, brother, you're lying..." "Hmph... you know too much. I'll have to silence you!" "Ha, I'm not scared..." Half an hour later, after tucking Ye Ling, who had fallen asleep, into bed, Ye Xuan entered the Prison Tower. Training! Only the strong are respected! The harsh realities of society constantly reminded him of this truth! He was now at the peak of the Qi Transformation Realm and the peak of the Minor Sword Cultivator level. His speed, strength, and reaction time had almost reached their limits. It could be said that, although he was only at the Qi Transformation Realm, his strength was far beyond that of an ordinary Qi Refinement Realm expert. As for those in the same realm, while he couldn't claim to be invincible, he was definitely a rare opponent! However, he was well aware that martial arts were like rowing against the current—if you didn't advance, you would fall behind. Therefore, he didn't dare to slack off for a moment! Currently, when sparring with the shadow, he could already hold his own. But he wasn't satisfied with that. His goal was to defeat the shadow! Inside the Prison Tower, it was just Ye Xuan alone, and he was used to being alone. As for the mysterious woman, she usually didn't speak, and Ye Xuan didn't disturb her. He knew she wouldn't engage in small talk with him. Training was monotonous and lonely! Two hours later, Ye Xuan stopped. He stood still, holding his sword, his entire body drenched in sweat. Ye Xuan looked at the Lingxiao Sword in his hand and asked, "Senior, why is it that every time I spar with the shadow, I feel like I've reached my limit, but the next time I spar, I feel the same way again? Did you strengthen the shadow's power?" After a moment, the mysterious woman's voice rang out. "Having this feeling means you're improving every time. As for limits, there are no limits. Your current foundation, while decent, is only considered good in places like Qingcheng and the Jiang Kingdom. If you were in one of the great nations or major sects, it would only be average. So, staying at the Qi Transformation Realm for a while is beneficial for you. Of course, you can't stay too long. You'll need to find a way to resolve the issue of the spirit sword!" Ye Xuan nodded. "Understood." What he needed to do now was improve himself in all aspects before reaching the Qi Refinement Realm! He didn't continue training. After washing up, he rested. Training needed to be balanced, or else he might train himself to death! An hour and a half later, Ye Xuan woke up! And Ye Ling also woke up! Soon, someone brought breakfast. The meal was lavish, and the siblings almost finished everything! After all, they were used to living frugally. When they finally got to enjoy a good meal, they couldn't waste it! After eating, Ye Xuan took Ye Ling out of the cabin and onto the deck of the Cloud Ship! At this moment, the Cloud Ship was already in the air, at least several hundred feet above the ground. The deck was crowded with people. The siblings walked to the bow of the ship, an area reserved for those in the special-class cabins. It was also the best spot on the ship. Ye Xuan looked up. In the distance, mountains surrounded them, and occasionally, birds soared through the sky. "Wow!" Beside Ye Xuan, Ye Ling exclaimed excitedly, "Brother, look! The mountains have become so small!" Ye Xuan gently rubbed Ye Ling's head, then looked into the distance. As he gazed at the green mountains and white clouds, he became lost in thought. When he was on the ground, the scenery he could see was limited. But now, in the air, what he saw was completely different from what he had seen on the ground, and his thoughts had also changed. Qingcheng was small, but the world was vast! He was small, but the heavens and earth were immense! When Ye Ling saw Ye Xuan's expression, she immediately quieted down. She knew her brother was probably deep in thought, so she walked over to the ship's railing, held onto it with both hands, and exclaimed, "It's so beautiful!" "What a country bumpkin!" At that moment, a mocking voice came from beside Ye Ling. She turned to look and saw a little boy standing not far from her, about the same age as her. He was dressed extravagantly, but he was so fat that his eyes were almost hidden by his chubby cheeks! Ye Ling looked away. She didn't want to cause trouble for her brother. However, the little boy walked over to Ye Ling. He looked her up and down, then sneered, "Look at your clothes—they even have patches. Can't you even afford decent clothes?" Ye Ling said indifferently, "Clothes are just clothes. As long as they can be worn, it's fine. I have my brother, and that's enough!" The little boy patted his own clothes proudly. "Do you know what this is made of? It's made from the fur of a spirit fox. It could buy a hundred thousand of your clothes!" Ye Ling glanced at the little boy's clothes and said, "I don't care. I have my brother." The little boy took out a crystal-clear piece of jade, and Ye Ling's eyes were immediately drawn to it. The jade was pure and flawless, incredibly beautiful! Seeing Ye Ling's interest, the little boy said smugly, "This is high-quality spirit jade, worth a thousand gold. Do you have any?" Ye Ling snorted. "I have my brother!" The little boy angrily said, "Can you stop talking about your brother?" Ye Ling ignored the little boy and instead looked up at the distant horizon, murmuring softly, "I only have my brother..."
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