This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

Sword Light flashed and Ma Yuan’s head was already severed.

In just a blink of an eye, the once invincible Ma Yuan was headless on the ground, leaving Lin Yao feeling utterly shocked.

"Is this the Falling Bright Sword Technique? Why is it so powerful!"

The Falling Bright Sword Technique was not an uncommon sword technique, and Lin Yao had seen many Sword Cultivators use it before.

But like Lu Qingshan, to execute this sword technique to such a degree, as if reaching the pinnacle of perfection, she had never seen before.

"Such a strong Sword Cultivator!"

On the other side, Lin He felt even more amazed than Lin Yao, muttering somewhat dazedly.

Having lived to his age, a Cultivator naturally has more experience than Lin Yao.

He could better appreciate the profound mastery of the sword technique Lu Qingshan had displayed.

Falling Bright Sword Technique Lv10 (max!)!

To others, the max level Falling Bright Sword Technique was mysterious and profound, each slash being incredibly exquisite and ultimate swordsmanship.

How could a youth of such an age have researched swordsmanship to this extent?

Lin He was greatly perturbed.

"How is this possible..." Seeing his older brother killed in an instant by the young brat he had always scorned, Ma Shan felt bewildered, his lips trembling, unable to believe it.

"I’ll leave the rest up to you, Steward Lin," Lu Qingshan glanced at the dispirited Ma Shan without rushing to make another move, letting Lin He handle the cleanup.

After killing Ma Yuan, among the remaining Demon Hunters at the scene, none could withstand the power of the Fire Serpent Formation set up by Lin He.

It was naturally no problem for Lin He to take down these Demon Hunters.

Though Lu Qingshan could have personally killed these Demon Hunters and gained a batch of Experience Points,

he still handed over the disposal rights of these Demon Hunters to the Lin Family.

After all, it was a dispute between two families, and keeping these people was clearly more useful for the Lin Family.

Besides, he currently had over four thousand Experience Points accumulated and did not care much for these points.

Upon this reminder from Lu Qingshan, Lin He came back to his senses, reactivated the Fire Serpent, and swiftly moved to attack all the remaining Demon Hunters, including the defector Liu Ai.

...

Lu Qingshan walked leisurely to Lin Yao’s side.

Waves surged in Lin Yao’s crystalline eyes as she slightly bowed toward Lu Qingshan, "I am greatly indebted to Young Master Lu for your assistance this time. The Lin Family will definitely not forget the help you have provided.

Please do say if you need anything, Young Master Lu. If it is within our capabilities, the Lin Family will do our utmost to meet your needs."

Lin Yao’s voice was soft, her words exceedingly polite, but they subtly conveyed an undertone of inquiry.

Ma Yuan and these Demon Hunters concealed their strengths and accepted the task published by the Lin Family in the Demon Hunter Alliance.

It was not for the so-called reward but with ulterior motives, trying to intercept the tribute and eyeing the Lin Family’s Qing Light Stone mine.

And you, Lu Qingshan, also concealed your strength and accepted the Lin Family’s task, obviously not for the so-called three first-grade Spirit Stones reward.

So, what is your purpose?

Please speak your intentions. If it’s within our means, we are naturally willing to offer, as a way to repay Young Master Lu for your assistance."

Lu Qingshan, understanding the hidden meaning in Lin Yao’s words, smiled serenely and said, "Miss Lin might be mistaken; I was initially just taking advantage of your family’s convenience to travel to Zhenjiang City. Your Lin Family has nothing that I desire."

Hearing this, Lin Yao was neither annoyed nor angry, she chuckled lightly, "Young Master Lu, for someone of your age to have such cultivation, you must come from a distinguished lineage. My humble Lin Family indeed has nothing that could catch your eye."

Lu Qingshan shook his head, his gaze sizing up Lin Yao’s graceful figure, and said leisurely, "However... now there is."

Lin Yao saw Lu Qingshan’s odd expression and seemed to think of something, her brows slightly furrowing as she said, "Young Master Lu, what do you mean by that?"

Seeing Lin Yao’s hedgehog-like defensive stance, Lu Qingshan realized she must have misunderstood something. Finding it somewhat amusing, he explained, "You’re overthinking it. I’m not interested in your beauty."

Lu Qingshan’s words made Lin Yao feel somewhat embarrassed, but it also relieved her slightly.

Her face showed no signs of her thoughts as she dignifiedly responded, "I was being presumptuous. How could Young Master Lu, a young and outstanding figure, be a cultivator who indulges in frivolous pleasures?"

Lu Qingshan saw that Lin Yao’s words and demeanor were very natural, and her reaction calm, he nodded inwardly.

Though still quite naive, she was a clever woman. With proper guidance, her potential could be unearthed, not letting her talent go to waste.

Lu Qingshan chuckled lightly, "However, I am indeed interested in you.

Phantom Body Divine Vein, that is a remarkable talent."

Although her face was veiled with a light scarf, obscuring any detailed expression changes, Lu Qingshan could still feel from her eyes that Lin Yao’s emotions were greatly fluctuating.

"Phantom Body Divine Vein?" Lin Yao murmured. "What do you mean by that?"

Lu Qingshan nodded, "Your unique physique is the Phantom Body Divine Vein."

"What is the Phantom Body Divine Vein?" asked Lin Yao, her eyes rippling like water.

This peculiar physical condition had troubled her for a long time. Her father had even consulted many high-level cultivators and looked through numerous records, all to no avail.

Yet today, she finally heard news about her own constitution from the mouth of this young man before her.

"The Phantom Body Divine Vein is divided into four layers; Phantom Sound, Phantom Pupil, Phantom Face, and the highest realm, Phantom Body. Currently, you are in the first layer of the Phantom Body Divine Vein, called Phantom Sound."

After a brief pause, Lu Qingshan continued, "Phantom Sound can greatly enhance the power of your sound-based techniques. Moreover, it possesses a very important ability. You can transform your voice into any sound you have heard before, seamlessly."

Lin Yao was momentarily startled.

She had just demonstrated the first ability of Phantom Sound, but she had never used the voice-changing ability of Phantom Sound in front of others.

Yet Lu Qingshan spoke of it outright.

Undoubtedly, Lu Qingshan was not deceiving her. He truly knew the specifics of her condition.

Lin Yao pursed her lips and then asked, "Then how should I awaken higher realms of the Phantom Body Divine Vein? What other mysteries will the Phantom Body Divine Vein reveal at later stages?"

Lu Qingshan did not directly answer Lin Yao’s question, but instead asked, "At the beginning, were you unable to control your voice well?"

Lin Yao slightly nodded her head, affirming what Lu Qingshan said.

In her early years, she could not control her Phantom Sound ability, often emitting voices of other family members, which quite frightened her father, making him think she was bewitched.

That was why her father prevented her from appearing in public.

After all, if a young girl suddenly spoke with the voice of a seventy or eighty-year-old male cultivator, anyone would find the scene unsettling.

"Since you started cultivating, as your cultivation improved, were you gradually able to control your abilities?"

Lin Yao nodded again.

Her eyes then flashed with understanding.

She quickly grasped the implication in Lu Qingshan’s words.

"You mean, as my cultivation improves, the next realm of the Phantom Body Divine Vein will awaken automatically!" Lin Yao opened her mouth slightly, expressing her conjecture.

She had already noticed that as her cultivation improved, her mastery over the Phantom Sound also became more proficient.

She just hadn’t expected there to be higher realms following Phantom Sound.

Phantom Pupil, Phantom Face, and Phantom Body!