Chapter 67 The Demon Father Sends a Peerless Sword
Chapter 67 The Demon Father Sends a Peerless Sword
After some conversation, everyone gradually became familiar with each other and developed a mutual respect for one another.
Li Keyong gave Li Cunxiao a meaningful look, and Li Cunxiao understood immediately.
Li Cunxiao said to Qiu Ziyue, "Miss Qiu, could we speak in private for a moment? The Prince of Jin would like to talk to you alone for a while, and there are some things he needs to discuss with you."
Qiu Ziyue agreed.
Qiu Ziyue invited Li Keyong to speak in the study.
"Prince Jin, may I ask what brings you here?" Qiu Ziyue asked.
Li Ke said slowly, "We've discussed a lot just now, but there are still some details that need further discussion. First, I'd like to know your views on the current situation." There was a hint of worry in his voice.
Qiu Ziyue realized that she was a person who had traveled from the modern era. She was only 10 years old when she traveled, and now she was only 16 years old. She didn't know much about the history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
But she knew that this period of history was full of heroes, but also very complicated. She was just a newbie and couldn't change history at all. Besides, it was inappropriate for her to get involved in the disputes. She just wanted to fulfill Tao Ling'er's wish as soon as possible and travel back in time.
After a moment of contemplation, she slowly said, "Prince Jin, I have been orphaned since childhood and was fortunate to be taken in by the Valley of Passion. I am used to living in seclusion in the deep mountains and am ignorant and ill-informed about the current situation. Moreover, I am just a commoner from the Jianghu and am not qualified to discuss matters of state."
Seeing her resolute attitude, Li Keyong sighed and said, "I, Li Keyong, have lived this long and have never seen such a clever girl like you. Your magical arts are truly amazing. You have really impressed me."
Qiu Ziyue said, "Thank you for the praise, Prince Jin."
The Prince of Jin then said, “Well, since your heart is not in the court, it is not appropriate to force you. How about this, since we are destined to meet, Qiu girl, why don’t you acknowledge me as your godfather, and from now on we will address each other as father and daughter?”
Qiu Ziyue was taken aback, clearly not expecting Li Keyong to make such a request.
She rolled her eyes, weighed the pros and cons, and said, "I am deeply grateful to the Prince of Jin for his appreciation, but may I agree to my conditions?"
“Ah, Miss Qiu, many people are eager to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy and want to recognize Li Keyong as their godfather. What other conditions do you want to set?” Li Cunxiao said from the side.
Li Keyong waved his hand at Li Cunxiao and said, "I wonder what conditions Miss Qiu has?"
"It's the Prince of Jin. If we become father and daughter, I, Qiu Ziyue, will never interfere in court affairs, is that alright?" Qiu Ziyue said.
"What a clever little girl," Li Keyong said with a smile. "Alright, I, Li Keyong, agree."
Qiu Ziyue took a deep breath and continued, "Prince Jin, this little girl of mine is sometimes willful and unruly, sometimes vulgar and crude, and sometimes a bit silly and naive. Is Prince Jin really willing to take me as his goddaughter?"
Li Keyong laughed and said, "You're just my type. I'm a rough guy who fights on the battlefield. We're father and daughter by nature. As long as you don't mind my roughness, that's fine."
Qiu Ziyue smiled happily and then said, "I have a special identity, and there are two things I need to clarify. First, I will never betray you in this life. Second, if I were to leave like the wind one day in the future, you don't need to be sad for me, okay?"
“What kind of talk is this? As long as we are father and daughter, I will not allow anyone to bully you. If you leave one day, you must have your reasons, and I will respect your wishes,” Li Keyong said.
Qiu Ziyue smiled and said, "Alright then, from now on, I'm a child with a father, and you're my godfather."
Qiu Ziyue stood up, knelt before Li Keyong, and respectfully kowtowed three times.
Li Keyong reached out and helped Qiu Ziyue up, saying, "Girl, from now on we are family. No matter what difficulties you encounter, if any bastard dares to bully you, just tell your godfather, and he will back you up and kill those bastards."
Qiu Ziyue nodded and said, "Haha, you still dare to talk? I'm the infamous female demon in the martial arts world. They're all terrified of me and hate me to death. How dare they bully me? Aren't you afraid of being implicated by me?"
"Haha," Li Keyong laughed loudly, "I'm really happy today, the old devil has recognized the little devil as his goddaughter."
Qiu Ziyue also said happily, "Godfather, I'm very happy too."
To celebrate this important moment, Li Keyong decided to hold a ceremony.
Li Keyong walked out of the courtyard and told everyone that she and Qiu Ziyue had become father and daughter, and sent people to prepare some wine and food, inviting everyone to witness it together.
This news displeased Lu Yuanchangming somewhat.
While everyone was busy preparing food and drinks, Li Keyong was taking a short break when Lu Yuanchangming secretly went to talk to him.
Not long after, Lu Yuanchangming came out with a very unhappy expression and returned to his residence.
In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the wine and dishes were all prepared.
Everyone sat together in a warm and lively atmosphere.
Li Keyong raised his glass and said to everyone, "Today, Ziyue has recognized me as her godfather, and from now on we are family. I hope everyone can treat each other like family, loving and helping one another, sharing both honor and disgrace."
Everyone raised their glasses in celebration, creating a lively atmosphere.
Qiu Ziyue felt an unprecedented sense of belonging. She knew that from now on, she was no longer alone, but had a father who was like a demon.
During the ceremony, Li Cunxiao and Qiu Ziyue officially became sworn siblings. They also happily agreed that once Qiu Ziyue recovered from her injuries, they would have a martial arts contest to see who was stronger.
At the dinner table, Li Keyong gave Li Cunxiao another meaningful look.
Li Cunxiao went out for a moment, then came back in and handed a delicate wooden box to Li Keyong.
“Girl, your godfather is very happy today to have you as his goddaughter. I have a gift for you. Open it and take a look,” Li Keyong said as he presented the gift to Qiu Ziyue.
Qiu Ziyue gently stroked the exquisite wooden box in front of her.
This wooden box is exquisitely crafted, with beautifully carved patterns on its exterior and a faint scent of sandalwood.
She was filled with curiosity, wondering what was inside the box.
"Ziyue, hurry up and open it and take a look," Li Keyong urged with a smile as he stood to the side.
Qiu Ziyue nodded and slowly lifted the lid of the wooden box.
Inside the box lay a sword, its scabbard inlaid with countless dazzling gems—red like blood, blue like the sea, and green like jade—each gem seemingly telling an ancient story.
The scabbard appears to be made of extremely precious material, with a smooth, jade-like feel, clearly indicating that it was made of superior materials.
"This is..." Qiu Ziyue asked softly, her eyes filled with shock.
"This is an unparalleled sword, named 'Flowing Cloud Shuttle Sword'."
Li Keyong explained, "Legend has it that this sword was made by an ancient master swordsmith and has remained intact for hundreds of years."
Not only is it incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through iron like mud, but its blade also contains powerful spiritual energy, enabling the user to unleash extraordinary strength in battle.
“Girl, why don’t you try it out?” Li Keyong said.
"Junior Sister"
"Sister-in-law"
"Miss Qiu"
Everyone said in unison, "Let's practice!"
Qiu Ziyue drew the sword from its sheath. The sword had a long, slender blade, a sharp point, and smooth lines, exuding an air of nobility.
She gently picked up the sword, walked to the center of the courtyard, and with a light swing, the tip of the sword cut through the air with a crisp sound. The sword light was like water, and time and space seemed to flow. The sword light was like a rainbow, and the sky was full of heroic spirit.
"Girl, this sword is for you. I hope it will help you show your prowess on the field."
Li Keyong looked at her gently, his eyes filled with expectation.
Qiu Ziyue was deeply moved. She knew that the value of this sword lay not only in its preciousness, but also in Li Keyong's trust and support for her.
Qiu Ziyue sheathed her sword, bowed deeply, and said gratefully, "Thank you, Godfather. I will certainly live up to your expectations."
"Good, good." Li Keyong nodded in satisfaction. "Girl, I hope you won't be soft-hearted or lenient anymore. Use this sword to teach that Qi family brat a lesson and make him dare not bully you again."
Qiu Ziyue smiled, her heart filled with warmth and hope.
She knew that recognizing Li Keyong as her godfather had both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage was that she would have someone backing her up, which would make her more assertive. The disadvantage was that Li Keyong was unpredictable and might turn on her at any time.
But in this chaotic world, she could only take things one step at a time.
To be continued... Stay tuned for the next chapter for more exciting content.
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