Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 1457: Cold Light Mansion

"Phew." Xiao Yi watched Ding Qiuyue hastily run away in panic, let out a gentle breath, and shook his head.

He didn’t quite understand what Ding Qiuyue meant.

But Xiao Yi didn’t pay much attention to it.

"Hmm? What’s wrong with that girl Qiuyue?" Uncle Ding happened to come back, glanced at the fleeing Ding Qiuyue, and looked puzzled.

Xiao Yi also looked bewildered.

"Forget it, don’t worry about her." Uncle Ding shook his head.

"By the way, Brother Xiao Yi, that Overlord Black Leopard is almost roasted."

"While there’s still some time, I’ll quickly melt your sword, and later I’ll cast a new one for you."

"Haha, no need." Xiao Yi smiled, "That sword I used earlier was not my weapon of choice, just something I took out casually."

The sword he sparred with Uncle Ding earlier was just a Sub-Saint Artifact level sword, and of little use, so he didn’t bother Uncle Ding about it.

"Is that so? Well, alright." Uncle Ding nodded, "Since Brother Xiao Yi doesn’t need it, I won’t insist."

Uncle Ding scratched his head and said, "In a little while, dinner will be ready."

"If you’re feeling bored, Brother Xiao Yi, feel free to take a walk around."

"In Ding Family Manor, there are many better at swordsmanship than I. Brother Xiao Yi can spar with them."

Saying this, Uncle Ding left again.

Xiao Yi nodded.

After a while, indeed feeling a bit idle, Xiao Yi decided to take a leisurely stroll.

Of course, he didn’t really intend to seek out other members of the Ding Family Manor for sparring.

His spar with Uncle Ding was merely to see what a Sword Domain Swordman’s skills were like, and to observe Sword Power.

As for other sparring, it wasn’t necessary.

Xiao Yi didn’t wander far but just strolled around near Uncle Ding.

After all, this was someone else’s Clan Land, and there might be Forbidden Lands, so Xiao Yi avoided stirring up trouble by wandering aimlessly.

However, even just strolling for a while,

The sights within Ding Family Manor opened Xiao Yi’s eyes.

Everything here was quite simple, with each of the Ding Family Manor’s households being bamboo cottages.

Ordinary yet filled with tranquility and peace.

For a moment, Xiao Yi even felt as if he were in a paradise isolated from the world.

There was no slaughter, no strife.

There was only a pure pursuit of the Sword Dao by each Swordman.

"Phew." Xiao Yi exhaled a deep breath.

The sense of calm here was indeed wonderful.

Thinking about it, these days, he had hardly had any rest, always in a rush.

Whether within the Eighteen Mansions Territory or while hurrying to the Sword Domain, he was always in a rush.

Yet now, having reached the Sword Domain, at this moment, he could finally relax.

This ’idleness’ didn’t mean he genuinely relaxed with plenty of time.

Rather, it meant he had already reached the Sword Domain, with still 5 days left until the grand event at the Ten Thousand Sword Stele Forest.

To reach the Ten Thousand Sword Stele Forest would, at most, take half a day, or just one day at the most.

Naturally, in the remaining few days, he had nothing to do but wait.

"Taking a couple of days to relax in such a peaceful place isn’t bad." Xiao Yi chuckled.

However, this smile only lingered for a few seconds before it abruptly ceased.

Outside Ding Family Manor, a thunderous shout suddenly sounded.

"Ding Family Manor, Cold Light Mansion gives you three days to hand over the Artifact Manual."

"If not handed over in three days, Ding Family Manor will be blood-washed."

The booming words echoed throughout the entire Ding Family Manor.

The whole of Ding Family Manor became agitated in an instant, as members came out of their homes.

But the person who spoke had already disappeared without a trace.

On the spot, Xiao Yi frowned, then shook his head, turned around, and headed back to Uncle Ding’s house.

Back at Uncle Ding’s house.

A campfire was already set up at the front door, with the corpse of the Overlord Black Leopard being roasted to a crispy outside and tender inside.

Demon beast meat is indeed a great supplement for Martial Artists.

Apart from being tasty, the meat also contains a certain amount of Demon Essence.

Consuming it can boost a Martial Artist’s Cultivation to some extent.

Of course, for Xiao Yi, its effect was negligible, better than nothing.

"Brother Xiao Yi, you’re back." Uncle Ding called out.

However, unlike his previous broad and joyful demeanor, Uncle Ding now seemed somewhat worried.

"Uncle Ding, this fire is the Primordial Power Fire, right?" Xiao Yi slowly walked over.

"Yes." Uncle Ding nodded, replying, "That Overlord Black Leopard is particularly hard to roast."

"I could only use the sword casting Primordial Power Fire to roast it." Uncle Ding replied with an embarrassed smile.

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "The fire is so fierce, that even a steel sword can melt into iron water, let alone this mere demon beast corpse."

"Uncle Ding, if you’re so absent-minded, you’ll burn it."

"Oh." Uncle Ding suddenly snapped back and hurriedly controlled the flames.

Xiao Yi smiled, walked to the campfire, and lightly said, "Allow me to control the fire."

With a slight wave of his finger, the fierce sword casting fire instantly turned extremely gentle.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao Yi." Uncle Ding expressed his gratitude, then fell into silence for a while.

Xiao Yi glanced at him and softly said, "Uncle Ding, your worries are because of that loud shout just now?"

Uncle Ding nodded, then repeatedly said, "But it has nothing to do with Brother Xiao Yi, so don’t worry."

Xiao Yi nodded.

"Originally, I thought this Sword Domain, land of Swordmen, was like a paradise, away from worldly conflicts."

"Looking at it now, I was wrong."

"Hmm?" Uncle Ding looked at Xiao Yi in confusion.

Xiao Yi smiled, "Many years ago, I once said, ’Where there are people, there is Jianghu.’"

"Now it seems, no matter where you are, no matter what realm of Martial Artist, this phrase always holds true."

"Brother Xiao Yi’s words are a bit profound." Uncle Ding scratched his head awkwardly.

Xiao Yi shook his head, "In this world, the most complex thing is not Martial Arts, but human hearts."

Xiao Yi shook his head, not saying more.

"Human hearts, huh?" Uncle Ding also shook his head, "I don’t have as many insights as you, Brother Xiao Yi. I just know that those of the Qi Sword Force lineage aren’t good people."

"Qi Sword Force lineage?" Xiao Yi looked puzzled.

"Forget it, let’s not talk more." Uncle Ding smiled, "Brother Xiao Yi is a guest at my house, so I should host you well."

"Tonight, we won’t leave until we’re drunk."

The light from Uncle Ding’s Universe Ring flashed, and several jars of wine appeared out of nowhere.

"This is homemade wine from our Ding Family Manor. It’s not considered a fine wine, so I hope Brother Xiao Yi doesn’t mind."

"Ha, why would I?" Xiao Yi smiled, grabbed a jar, and slapped open the seal, drinking in big gulps.

With a wave of Sword Qi, several pieces of beast meat were sliced off.

A mouthful of meat, a gulp of wine, and the two chatted happily.

However, for some reason, as Xiao Yi ate the meat and drank the wine, his mood gradually calmed.

The meat was simply roasted; the wine contained no Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures yet was delectable.

Yes, simplicity, Xiao Yi could only describe it with these two words.

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The second update.