Turns Out I'm the Real Monster?!

The Demonic Qi in the Demon Slot flooded into the sword’s blade like an unleashed torrent.

Jiang Mu’s eyelid twitched as he watched, his heart aching with the loss.

’That was all the "sustenance" I’d painstakingly saved from slaying demons! Ah Qing, oh Ah Qing, your master has truly paid a heavy price for you.’

’If you don’t pay me back double in the future, I’ll spank your bottom raw.’

As the Demonic Qi continued to pour in, the sword’s blade began to change dramatically.

Strands of brilliant white light coiled around it like spiritual snakes. The light grew brighter and brighter, finally erupting in a blinding flash.

Jiang Mu instinctively raised a hand to shield his eyes.

When the light faded, he looked down and was completely stunned.

On the table, there were now two swords!

’This is insane! Did the sword have a baby?!’

Both swords were similar in form to the original Wangchuan Sword, but a closer look revealed distinct differences.

One of the swords had a slightly wider blade with strong, firm lines. The powerful name "Wangchuan" had appeared along its spine.

It exuded a sort of masculine, dashing aura.

The other was more slender and elongated, its blade shimmering like a pool of autumn water—graceful and nimble. The elegant name "Other Shore" was engraved near the guard.

"Wangchuan... Other Shore..."

Jiang Mu reached out and gripped both swords, and a stream of information flooded into his mind.

It turned out that after being "demonic-modded" and evolved by the Demonic Qi, the Wangchuan Sword had split into a pair of yin and yang swords.

An extremely special connection existed between the twin swords.

If the wielder of the Other Shore Sword was a Cultivator with a perfectly clear Sword-Heart, the results of their training, their comprehension of Sword Intent, and even their insights during battle would be transferred in real-time to the male Cultivator holding the Wangchuan Sword.

And the higher their Cultivation Level, the stronger this synchronization effect would be.

Even if the two were at opposite ends of the earth, as long as the Other Shore Sword was in combat, the Wangchuan Sword would receive a synchronous blessing, its power multiplying.

To put it simply—

The woman trains to death, and the man gets to lie back and enjoy the benefits.

"What a treasure! This is an absolute treasure!"

Jiang Mu’s eyes shone with excitement.

This was practically a "Soft Rice Sword" tailor-made for him!

Right now, Ah Qing was living off him.

In the future, he would live off Ah Qing. It made perfect sense.

However...

’This name... doesn’t it sound a bit like a pair of lovers’ swords?’

Jiang Mu frowned slightly, looking at the two swords in his hands.

’Wangchuan for me, Other Shore for little Ah Qing... Something doesn’t seem quite right about that.’

’Ah, whatever. I’ll just think of them as the "Master and Maid Swords."’

’The maid works hard, and the master enjoys the fruits of her labor. It’s the natural order of things.’

Following the information in his mind, Jiang Mu focused his thoughts.

The Wangchuan Sword in his hand transformed into a streak of light, wrapping around his wrist before solidifying into a faint white sword tattoo and disappearing.

’Perfect stealth. It really is a top-tier item!’

The Other Shore Sword, however, didn’t have this concealment feature and had to be carried.

Jiang Mu didn’t mind, though.

’She’s the future Sword Fairy, after all. How can you be called a Sword Fairy if you’re not flying around with a sword on your back all day?’

Jiang Mu cheerfully picked up the Other Shore Sword and went to the sand-covered area in the courtyard.

At that moment, Yuan Ahqing was practicing her Pile Skill, sweat pouring down like rain.

Jiang Mu walked up to her and held out the Other Shore Sword:

"Ah Qing, a gift for you. Your master went to great trouble to get this. You’d better remember my kindness. Whether or not I can just lie back and relax in the future is all up to you."

Yuan Ahqing froze, stopping her movements. She was at a loss for words. "Master, this is..."

"Take it."

Jiang Mu thrust the longsword into the young woman’s hands without allowing any argument. "It’s a fine sword. I’ll find you a top-tier sword manual later."

Gazing at the radiant longsword in her hands, which was clearly no ordinary item, Yuan Ahqing was stunned.

Although she knew nothing about swords, she knew this one must be priceless.

"M-Master, this is too valuable! I can’t accept it..."

Just as she was about to refuse, Jiang Mu suddenly placed his hands on her slender shoulders, leaned in slightly, and stared earnestly into her eyes, which were as clear as a mountain spring.

"Ah Qing, let me ask you. You will never betray me in the future, right?"

Startled by his serious gaze, Yuan Ahqing immediately shook her head forcefully, her eyes resolute.

"Master, you are my only family in this world, my benefactor. I will listen to you for the rest of my life and never betray you!"

"Very good."

Jiang Mu patted her shoulder in satisfaction. "Train hard. Try to become a renowned little Sword Immortal as soon as possible."

Yuan Ahqing’s eyes immediately turned red, and tears began to fall.

She clutched the sword tightly, choking back sobs as she said, "I will work hard and never bring shame upon you, Master!"

Jiang Mu looked at the sword in the young woman’s arms.

’She has no Star Power yet, so she can’t activate the Sword Intent. Once she’s made some progress in her cultivation, we’ll see just how much potential this girl has.’

Under the eaves of a nearby roof, Bai Xiang watched this scene quietly.

With her discerning eye, she could naturally tell that this sword was no ordinary item; it could even be called a rare Divine Weapon.

To be honest, this time she was genuinely a little jealous.

’Why her?’

’I’m the one who runs this entire household, inside and out. I’m the one who handles his meals, his clothes, his everything!’

’And when it’s time for gifts, he gives something this incredible to a little slip of a girl?’

Bai Xiang bit her lip, a feeling of grievance inexplicably welling up in her heart.

’Hmph! Favoritism!’

...

The next afternoon, while Jiang Mu was accompanying the future "little Sword Immortal" in her training, Zhang Xiaokui rushed over.

"Hall Master!"

"What’s the hurry? A case?" Jiang Mu raised an eyebrow.

Zhang Xiaokui said, "It’s Miss Chu. She went to the Government Office looking for you. She said she wants to report a case and insisted that I bring you over."

’Chu Lingzhu?’

’Is that girl nuts?’

’If she needed something, why didn’t she just come to the house? What’s this nonsense about going to the Government Office to do things by the book?’

Jiang Mu was a little speechless. He asked, "Did she say what the case was about?"