The eldest sister just wanted to give up, while the spirit swords vied to recognize her as their mas

Chapter 196 May I Hold Your Hand?

This was the first time Hu Zhiyuan had encountered such a self-righteous disciple. He stared wide-eyed in disbelief. "So, you're saying you're not going to teach me?"

Yun Fuzhao nodded and said righteously, "Even if our dynasty dies here today, we will not spend a single penny on the nameless family."

Hu Zhiyuan sneered, "Do you really think you're someone special? If it weren't for the sake of the Yuchi siblings, do you think someone with your qualifications could even join our nameless family? Go wash up and go to bed!"

The reason he said that was simply because Yun Fuzhao's cultivation level was not high, and coupled with the fact that he had five spiritual roots, he was indeed not well received.

"Fine, I don't necessarily have to join."

Although Yun Fuzhao was not short of spirit stones, she did not want them to end up in this person's pocket. She didn't even need to think about it; most of the so-called cultivation fees would end up being pocketed by him.

"It's just a hundred high-grade spirit stones, I'll pay for it for you."

A sweet female voice came from behind. Yun Fuzhao turned his head and saw Yu Zhiyue walking slowly towards him.

She was still wearing her usual flamboyant robes today, and she walked with a brisk pace.

Hu Zhiyuan clearly didn't like her; his brows furrowed when he saw her. "Who allowed you in?"

"None of your business."

Hu Zhiyuan choked, clearly wanting to say something, but could only refrain from speaking due to the powerful family behind her. He was caught in a choked silence.

Yu Zhiyue took the cloth bag from her waist and casually tossed it to Hu Zhiyuan, "Here, keep the change. Consider it a reward from me."

Hu Zhiyuan opened the cloth bag and counted the items carefully. His brows relaxed. "Alright, take her to the disciples' residence."

"What are you standing there for? Come with me."

Yun Fuzhao didn't expect her to help her, even though their meeting hadn't gone well.

As they stepped out of the main hall, Yun Fuzhao began, "Um..."

“I know what you want to say,” Yu Zhiyue said leisurely, arms crossed. “No need to be polite.”

"No, what I meant was, why bother giving it to him? Why not just give it to me?"

"..."

Yu Zhiyue had clearly never encountered someone as shameless as Yun Fuzhao before; her shock was palpable.

Yun Fuzhao had previously inquired with Yuchi Gong and learned that this future villainous female supporting character was the second young lady of the Yu family, which ranked fifth in the Northern Continent and was quite powerful.

Yu Zhiyue also has an older sister, whose personality is completely different from her arrogant and domineering nature. Legend has it that her older sister is gentle and kind, and also extremely talented, a famous prodigy in the Northern Continent.

In contrast, Yu Zhiyue was of mediocre experience and was always overshadowed by her older sister. She even left the prestigious family and joined an unknown family, which infuriated the Yu family, who all said they no longer recognized her as their daughter.

Speaking of which, Yu Zhiyue and Yu Nian'er both have the surname Yu, so I wonder if they are related.

In the original story, Yu Zhiyue was not given much attention; she was merely a tool to advance the relationship between the male and female leads.

As for Yu Nian'er, the novel only mentions that she has a pitiful background, and there is not much information about her parents.

For some reason, Yun Fuzhao felt that something was fishy going on.

Yun Fuzhao: "May I ask a question?"

"what?"

"Do you have any other brothers or sisters besides your sister?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhiyue's face immediately darkened. She hated hearing others talk about her sister, because it inevitably led to comparisons, which she was tired of hearing.

She replied irritably, "I only have one older sister. Why are you asking that?"

Yun Fuzhao shook his head, "It's nothing, I just know a woman who shares your surname."

"Most likely some side branch," Yu Zhiyue said dismissively. "Hey, I didn't give you spirit stones for nothing. You made me lose face in front of so many people, I have to get my revenge."

Yun Fuzhao realized that this was her plan to pay herself spirit stones.

"How do you plan to get revenge?"

“Hmm, let me think about it,” Yu Zhiyue pondered for a moment, “How about you let me beat you up?”

"..."

Yun Fuzhao did not have a masochistic tendency.

"I heard you're a sword cultivator?"

Most cultivators in the Northern Continent use spears, but Yu Zhiyue has probably gone through a rebellious phase and likes to do things differently from others.

"What, you want to laugh at me too?" Yu Zhiyue narrowed her eyes. She just liked practicing swordsmanship, but the people around her said she was strange.

She knew that she was being criticized simply because the people of the Southern Continent practiced swordsmanship, and she used the same sword as them, and was considered to be "worshipping foreign things and fawning on foreigners".

“No,” Yun Fuzhao summoned Wuji, “in return, how about I teach you swordsmanship?”

Yu Zhiyue looked her up and down. "You? You look like a pretty face, all show and no substance. You're so thin and weak, you probably can't even lift a sword. You don't look like a man at all."

"..."

She wasn't a man to begin with.

"Aren't you always overshadowed by your older sister? Let me ask you a question: Do you want to surpass her?"

Yu Zhiyue fell silent.

Of course she wanted it; she dreamed about it. From childhood, the thing she heard most often was, "Look how outstanding your sister is, and look at you..."

Living under the shadow of constant comparison, Yu Zhiyue was naturally unwilling to accept it, and she wanted to prove herself.

After briefly teaching her a few sword techniques from the Boundless Sword Sect, Yun Fuzhao prepared to leave.

She had just arrived at the door when she ran into Yu Che, who had come to pick her up.

"grown ups."

He lowered his head and called out meekly.

Yu Zhiyue's gaze swept over them.

"Alright, Yu Zhiyue, I'll be going now." Thinking of something, Yun Fuzhao took out a few sword manuals from his storage bag and handed them to her, "Pick one that catches your eye and practice it."

These books are all works by Ziqian and Wei Heyu. This brat can practice the sword techniques of the Sword Cultivation Pyramid as soon as she enters the beginner's class. She should be secretly happy.

Upon hearing that name, Yu Che glanced at Yu Zhiyue discreetly before quickly looking away.

As they left the nameless family home, Yun Fuzhao asked, "Why are you here?"

"I heard from the divine physician that you are going to Linglu Mountain. Please take me with you."

"Ah, you have no cultivation, it's really inconvenient for me to take you along."

“My lady,” Yu Che tugged at her sleeve, “I can do the laundry and cook, and take care of you along the way.”

Seeing that Yun Fuzhao was somewhat hesitant, he pressed on, saying, "I cook very well."

Yun Fuzhao shamefully felt a stirring in her heart.

She had inquired and learned that Spirit Deer Mountain wasn't too dangerous, so bringing him along wouldn't be a problem. Besides, he was a member of the Ghost Clan, so he might be able to help her search for the divine deer's location.

Soon, Yun Fuzhao embarked on his journey to Linglu Mountain.

She also placed a lifelike puppet in the nameless family's residence to deal with the situation simply.

Linglu Mountain is not far away; the teleportation array can take half a day to get there.

"Stay close to me, don't wander off."

Yu Che nodded obediently, hesitated for a moment, and then, as if mustering his courage, said, "Then, can I hold your hand, or pull on your sleeve?"

Yun Fuzhao thought for a moment, then took out Wuji. "You hold my sword sheath."