Unsheathed

Ruan Qiong finally appeared in front of his disciples again today, and he only raised two matters in a short and sharp manner before leaving again to forge swords.

Firstly, he would personally forge a sword for whoever became an in-house disciple of his.

One had to realize that Sect Leader Ruan Qiong was undisputedly the best sword blacksmith in the entire Eastern Treasured Vial Continent. Thus, to say nothing of the twelve unofficial disciples, even their Second Senior Brother as well as their Third Senior Sister who had especially hurried over to listen to the teachings of her master were showing signs of irrepressible excitement. Of course, their Fourth Senior Brother appeared as indifferent as always.

Secondly, the Dragon Spring Sword Sect had purchased some new mountains. After giving some brief advice and encouragement, Ruan Qiong stated that they would have the right to host a mountain-opening ceremony for the Dragon Spring Sword Sect if they advanced to the Nascent Tier in the future. At the same time, they would also be able to occupy the mountain by themself.

As the first disciple to become an earth immortal in the Dragon Spring Sword Sect, only Dong Gu, their second senior brother, was an exception according to the agreement made earlier. He was allowed to perform a mountain-opening ceremony and also choose a mountain to use as his cultivation abode. Moreover, the Dragon Spring Sword Sect would announce these matters to the world.

However, Dong Gu turned down this offer, asking his master to give him the opportunity to rightfully perform a mountain-opening ceremony when he advanced to the Nascent Tier.

Ruan Qiong agreed to his request.

Xu Xiaoqiao, who was commonly referred to as Third Senior Sister by her juniors, once again descended the mountain, visiting the shop located on the bank of the Dragon Whisker River. This place was the origin of the Dragon Spring Sword Sect, and Ruan Xiu surprisingly accompanied Xu Xiaoqiao this time, causing her to feel incredibly flattered.

Fourth Senior Brother Xie Ling wanted to go with them as well, yet Ruan Xiu simply looked at him without saying anything. Seeing this, Xie Ling decided to back down and obediently stay in the mountain.

When walking down the mountain, Ruan Xiu asked, "In reality, it's actually you who's my father's opening disciple. However, they all call you Third Senior Sister simply because Dong Gu advanced to the Golden Core Tier first. Does this make you feel troubled?"

Xu Xiaoqiao, an abandoned disciple who had been kicked out of the Wind Snow Temple back then, replied honestly, "It does make me feel bad on the inside. However, I have no complaints about Dong Gu being the second senior brother."