Chapter 275: The Coiling Dragon Pillar
"Oh?"
Li Xuanxuan glanced at the jade box, noticing the brilliant and glowing light emanating from it, suggesting the object in it was no ordinary item. He laughed and said, "Senior, you are too kind..."
"Ah."
Yuan Huyuan opened the jade lock and lifted the lid of the jade box. Inside lay a gleaming, cold green blade, appearing to be just under four chi long. The sword's blade was smooth and bright, and it was decorated with fine, scale-like patterns that ran along its surface, exuding a chilling light. Li Xuanxuan immediately recognized that this was an extraordinary sword and said hoarsely, "This is..."
"This sword is called the Coiling Dragon Pillar, three chi seven cun long, forged from Frostmire Stone and supplemented with serpent dragon blood. It is a top-tier item among Qi Cultivation Realm dharma artifacts," Yuan Huyuan explained as he held the box with one hand and introduced the sword further, "This sword once belonged to the Chen Family of the Linyu Gate. After the Linyu Gate's demise, it passed into the hands of a rogue cultivator who was later killed by our ancestor, thus coming into our family's possession."
Li Xuanxuan, though not skilled in swordsmanship, was captivated by the sword. Yuan Huyuan continued, "Our ancestor heard that Senior Tongya's sword was barely at the Qi Cultivation Realm. Since our family does not specialize in swordsmanship, we felt it a shame for such a treasure to be wasted, so our ancestor asked me to deliver it to you on his behalf."
Li Xuanxuan repeatedly refused, expressing how he could not possibly accept such a valuable gift, finding it difficult to justify accepting it. However, Yuan Huyuan warmly insisted, pushing the jade box towards him and saying, "My clan sister manages Qingsui Peak alone, and our ancestor fears she may be oppressed. We hope she can rely on the Sword Immortal's reputation for some protection..."
Hearing this, Li Xuanxuan understood the intention behind the gift, thinking, This sword is not given for the sake of our Li Family or my second uncle, but purely for the sake of our fourth uncle. The Yuan Family, having dominated Mushroom Forest Plain for so many years, has deep foundations. Investing in a potential future Purple Mansion immortal clan is no trouble for them.
Seeing Li Xuanxuan still hesitant, Yuan Huyuan placed the jade box in his arms and said warmly, "Our ancestor also heard about the marriage between the Li and Xiao families. The Xiao Family and our Yuan Family have supported each other for years. With your family gradually establishing a foothold on the lake, we'll gain another ally. If things go well in the future, our families can strengthen our ties and communicate more closely."