Great Swordsman
Ch. 32 - Ahead of the Ceremony

“As your wish.” Xue Lan nodded, she also understood the intent of Xu Feng's actions and did not ask any further.

“Senior Xu, I hope you are willing to take the time to appear in public.” Xue Lan recalled something and mentioned that she planned for Xu Feng to show his face officially as the Protector of Xue Village.

“No problem, you take care of everything.” Xu Feng waved his hand casually, he looked at Xue Lan with a deep gaze.

At Xu Feng's will, Xue Lan smiled widely, her eyes emitting a momentary glint. He realized that Xu Feng knew his point, which made the man's face full of reverence.

The intent of his actions was naturally to show the outside world that they were currently protected by a peak Third Stage controller, he wanted to give a simple message to the people who had bad intentions towards the Xue Village through the ceremony.

Combined with the story of the fight that happened yesterday, Xue Lan believed they would think twice in the future before acting.

Only a fool would try to tease a figure that would likely become a great expert in the future.

“Let's see who else is trying to play after this.” Xue Lan smiled coldly, she felt it was time for their village to perform an incredible reversal maneuver.

Xue Lan gave a simple salute before leaving in a hurry, she wanted to prepare everything as quickly as possible.

………..

A new day has arrived. Xu Feng was currently practicing swordsmanship in the Villa courtyard, his entire body was drenched in sweat. Despite having panels, Xu Feng thought it would not hurt to hone his own techniques, he could at least fill his free time when bored.

Xu Feng's posture and movements looked very natural, each slash was like an elegant piece of art. There was no stiffness, he moved so gently like flowing water.

“Senior sword science is very eye-opening.” Huo Tin sneered in admiration, he had just arrived to visit Xu Feng and accidentally witnessed the youth's training.

“I don't know what swordsmanship he's good at?” Xue Gong muttered curiously, he had met and witnessed many cultivators with swordsmanship but this was the first time he had seen such swordsmanship.

He felt a great sharpness and strength behind that elegant and weak looking movement.

What a definition of a tiger hiding in sheepskin!

“Is Senior Xu that great?”

Ding Xiang inevitably glanced at them in surprise, he was an ordinary person who had yet to enter the path of cultivation, his understanding of a technique was basically zero.

“Nona Ding, Senior Xu is better than you think. He had already mastered two techniques, and I heard his movement technique was already at the intermediate level. Moreover, I am sure that his swordsmanship is already at master level even though he is unwilling to admit it.” Huo Tin muttered softly, his face still astonished whenever he recalled this feat.

“Try thinking, his mastery of techniques alone is already higher than our Patriarch, and he is only 18 years old!”

Huo Tin sighed lightly, he felt growing older and no longer understood the true meaning of genius. Patriarch Huo Teng with his two techniques alone was still at the advanced level, reaching the master level of a technique was a dream that was still too far away even for his Patriarch.

“Not to mention he is already at the peak of the Third Stage.” At this point, Huo Tin could no longer describe what his feelings were like, he could not even sleep through the night knowing all the truth.

“I don't understand but at least Xue Village will be safe from now on right?” Ding Xiang asked innocently which immediately caused Huo Tin and Xue Gong to glance at each other and chuckle.

“Not safe anymore, our Xue Village will definitely soar as long as Senior Xu is still alive! You no longer need to worry.”

“Hmm??”

Xu Feng heard the whisper of the conversation between them and immediately lost his focus.

“I was unaware of your arrival.” Xu Feng turned his head and laughed dryly.

“Senior Xu, sorry for our disrespectful attitude.” Huo Tin clenched his hands and lowered his head, he felt uneasy because it was not a good thing to spy on one's practice.

“Nah is not a big problem.”

Xu Feng waved his hand indifferently. However when his gaze was fixed on the figure of Ding Xiang covered in robes, Xu Feng immediately hurriedly turned his gaze awkwardly.

He could never forget the figure behind the robe. Xu Feng even felt overwhelmed every time Ding Xiang approached him during the banquet last night. His determination will run out if he continues with the girl.

Huo Tin naturally understood from a different angle and thought Xu Feng was uncomfortable with the rumors about Ding Xiang.

He also did not want to blame the young man, at least Xu Feng did not do anything excessive that could humiliate the poor girl.

“What is your purpose for coming here?”

Xu Feng took out a cloth and wiped the sweat from his face before sheathing his sword.

“Senior Xu, the ceremony has been prepared. Representatives from various invited villages had also arrived this morning.” Ding Xiang stepped forward towards Xu Feng, his hoarse voice not bothering the three of them at all.

“Good, let me get ready first.” Xu Feng nodded and immediately bathed before changing his clothes to the clean white robe the Xue Clan had prepared.

Ding Xiang was the one who was insistent regarding it, he personally volunteered to take care of all Xu Feng's needs which caused many people to feel confused.

People were initially worried that Ding Xiang would disturb but Xu Feng mentioned that he had no problem with it. It was just a matter of preparing her clothes and food, she did not care about who would be responsible.

And also, his instincts kept telling him that it would be a bad thing if he refused. Xu Feng was honestly at times confused as to why his instincts were often active since he was in Xue Village.

Xu Feng was a man who had never been in contact with women, either in this world or in his previous life. He naturally did not understand things related to girls.

“Hahaha Senior Xu, you look handsome with that outfit.”

Huo Tin laughed seductively as Xu Feng walked out of the Villa, his still-wet and slightly disheveled silver hair carrying a temptation of its own that was able to attract the attention of the girls, the white robe he was wearing further complemented his calm appearance. He looked like a mature and dignified young man.

“Come go!” Xu Feng ignored what Huo Tin said and immediately walked towards the location of the ceremony. He walked at the very front and was accompanied by Ding Xiang, behind them were Huo Tin and Xue Gong, the first two Elders from both villages.

As the Patriarch's Princess, Ding Xiang inherited her father's position as successor, she naturally needed to be by Xu Feng's side during the ceremony.

On the way, Xu Feng felt a little awkward, he realized that Ding Xiang often turned his head towards him and watched him from top to bottom, as if trying to judge his appearance.