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On the sixth day, Xia Hailu and the female Golden Cores returned to Meng Yu's courtyard.

Meng Yu's courtyard had expanded several times over, with all the surrounding open ground reassigned to him, turning the Martial Arts Arena into an area spanning a kilometer in diameter, which at last could accommodate the close combat of the Golden Cores at full strength.

Everyone's feelings were complex, with their first meeting ending in a severe beating that left them very, very angry, even resorting to ganging up on Xiao Jun in the end.

The next day, when everyone arrived, he explicitly stated he would only receive male guests.

Ah, was this guy holding a grudge?

Alright, everyone waited until the third day, when that incident occurred, and someone suggested Xiao Jun was Meng Yu!

Alright, everyone actually thought it was a possibility, then you looked at me, I looked at you, and suddenly it felt very possible.

If it were Meng Yu, how should they interact with him?

It was not long before everyone found out that the ages did not match; although the 45-year-old Xiao Jun was still considered youthful, he was not Meng Yu. However, after this series of twists and turns, everyone's feelings towards Meng Yu became even stranger.

Most importantly, this guy never replied to communications!

A sign hung at the entrance of the courtyard, stating that quite a few people wanted to see Xiao Jun, and luckily everyone had made an appointment in advance, so they could enter easily.

When everyone entered, Meng Yu was discussing issues with a supplier about the Red Maple Wooden Sword.

Xia Hailu recognized this person, from whom Meng Yu had ordered ninety Sandalwood Blades in one go and then shattered fifty-six.

After all, the Golden Cores have thick skin, strong bones, and an easily triggered explosive combat power that could easily damage a wooden sword.

But why did Xiao Jun need a Red Maple Wooden Sword?

"Hmm, the client needs it."

Xiao Jun said calmly.

"Client?"

Xia Hailu was momentarily stunned.

"Hmm, a couple of days ago during a fight, someone pointed out that my swordsmanship was too straightforward and boring without using spells. They suggested developing a spell-based combat technique or even asked if I could impersonate Meng Yu. I thought about it, and found the suggestion interesting."

"Ah?"

The ladies did not understand what Xiao Jun intended to do.

"To know one's enemy and oneself leads to victory in every battle. I often ponder how Meng Yu practices his swordsmanship, so sometimes I consider his way, which is quite intriguing, like this."

Xiao Jun flicked his wrist, and a Fire Crow vividly appeared on the wooden sword.

Many had seen Meng Yu's recorded swordsmanship videos, as realistic as the actual Fire Crow and utterly fascinating, but what are you trying to do, Xiao Jun?

If they hadn't known this man wasn't Meng Yu, perhaps some would have started shouting.

Xia Hailu covered her forehead in despair, feeling that this was absolutely ridiculous.

The more talented a person is, the more temperamental they are; this is quite normal. However, after Xiao Jun's lifespan was measured that day, he started charging money for sparring practice.

No one commented on the fee. Combat consumes Spiritual Energy, requiring replenishment from Alchemical Elixirs or Spirit Veins; moreover, given the high level of this private tutoring, what was a little money?

Ouyang Zhenxue's disappearance occurred when she went out to make some money!

The price was a bit high, but everyone willingly paid. Despite being beaten by Meng Yu, it was a rare opportunity for both Golden Cores and Foundation Establishment practitioners.

But why impersonate Meng Yu?

"Hmm, think about it, maybe one day it will come in handy. The Four Great Sword Intents, Earth, Fire, Water, Wind, all four are rather fun, and my clients also want to know about it. So, they pay me, and I serve as the hypothetical enemy."

"Ah?"

Xia Hailu thought about it and suddenly realized, those who were willing to pay for it.

Plenty of people who wanted to capture or kill Meng Yu would naturally need simulation exercises to have a chance at a fatal blow.

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The Red Maple Wooden Sword in Xiao Jun's hand transformed, a brilliant Fire Crow swirling within it, the overwhelming flames scorching the heavens, the temperature so intense it chills the heart.

Who the hell says this is the Fire Crow Sword Technique? Even calling this the Phoenix Blade of Southern Light wouldn't be wrong!

"Acting this way, you'll offend Meng Yu and his friends. It seems a bit counterproductive."

Xia Hailu advised.

"I know, but that does not stop me from studying, right?"

Seeing that Xiao Jun had his mind set, Xia Hailu stopped advising and just quietly watched him practice his swordsmanship.

"Your Fire Crow Sword Technique has really progressed quickly."

Xia Hailu watched the flaming long sword in Xiao Jun's hand and couldn't help sighing.

Then, in the next moment, the Fire Crow transformed into a Three-legged Golden Crow, and a blazing sun ascended, the deity within the sword, the intent within the deity!

"What did you say, the Fire Crow Sword Technique?"

Xiao Jun turned and asked.

Xia Hailu fell silent, the rising Sun at midday, and still with the momentum of the rising morning sun, unstoppable, she sensed the shadow of the Heavenly Dao.

This was the combination of the Sword Intent of Fire and the Way of the Dawn, and after being refined by Mirror Twelve, no one could recognize this Three-legged Golden Crow as the Fire Crow, the only perceptible thing was the divine intent it contained.

"How did you perfect your swordsmanship?"

The speaker was Shi Yushu, her eyes filled with zeal.

She had seen the Great Sunlight Sword and practiced the Nine-Sky Sword, but upon witnessing Xiao Jun's swordsmanship now, her only thought was that this was the real Pure Yang Sword Technique!

Xiao Jun, practicing the Pure Yang Technique and wielding this sword technique was just fitting, and indeed, one could not deny the influence of the Fire Crow Sword Technique.