Chapter 97: Yearning

Chapter 97: Yearning

Five of the top ten swords in the world were made by the Sword Cultivation Hut?

Su Mo found this somewhat novel. "There are actually ten famous swords in the world? Who ranked them?"

"..."

Wei Ziyi felt that Su Mo's focus was somewhat unique.

She glanced at Yang Xiaoyun and noticed that her expression was somewhat similar to Su Mo's, as if she too was quite curious.

With a sigh, Wei Ziyi said, "According to ancient lore, someone merely recorded them. However, that record has long been destroyed. The Cold Moon Palace's scripture hall has very little detailed information on these ten swords. All we know is that there are ten such swords in the world."

Su Mo was curious. "If five came from the Sword Cultivation Hut, what about the other five?"

"How would I know..."

Wei Ziyi was somewhat helpless. "Of the ten famous swords, I only know one..."

At this point, she looked at Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun, noticing their curiosity, and continued, "That sword... is called Yearning."

"Yearning?"

Yang Xiaoyun was slightly surprised. "It sounds somewhat melancholic?"

"Yearning is poison..."

Wei Ziyi said seriously, "For her, one withers away, yet regrets nothing. This poison erodes the soul and leaves no trace. Therefore, Yearning is an absolutely poisonous sword..."

"Absolutely poisonous sword?"

Su Mo pondered these words, finding them intriguing. "Is it incurable?"

"Not only is it incurable, but it also brings misfortune."

Wei Ziyi took a sip of tea before continuing, "No one knows who forged the Yearning sword. We only know that every time it appears, it triggers countless killings. Countless people have died trying to obtain it.

"Ancient records are incomplete, but I do know that the last time it appeared, it ended up in the hands of the Heavenly Wind Hall in East City."

"I've heard something about that."

Yang Xiaoyun said, "The Heavenly Wind Hall once dominated the region, with its leader Feng Jiuxiao mastering the [Nine Transformations of Hidden Dragon]. For thirty years, he was unmatched. Yet somehow, overnight, the entire Heavenly Wind Hall vanished from the martial world."

"Indeed, Young Chief Escort Yang is well-informed."

Wei Ziyi glanced at Yang Xiaoyun and nodded slightly. "Records in the Cold Moon Palace state that all five thousand seven hundred and twenty-three members of the Heavenly Wind Hall were killed in one night. Leader Feng Jiuxiao was impaled through the throat and nailed to the Heavenly Wind Hall's signboard.

"That sword was Yearning!"

Upon hearing this, both Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun fell silent.

Su Mo tapped his fingers on the table and shook his head lightly. "But this doesn't prove anything. Yearning is just a sword; it can't kill people on its own, can it?"

"No one knows."

Wei Ziyi said, "After that incident, Yearning disappeared again, as if it had never existed. As for what happened that night at the Heavenly Wind Hall... no one really knows. How five thousand seven hundred and twenty-three people could be killed in one night remains a mystery.

"Over time, Yearning became one of the ten famous swords, but no one has seen it since."

At this point, Wei Ziyi put down her teacup and smiled. "All ten famous swords have such legendary stories. If the Sword Cultivation Hut made five of them, now you understand the power of the Sword Sharing Order?"

Only then did Su Mo realize, "Are you saying that the person borrowing the sword... is a blacksmith?"

"..."

Wei Ziyi thought about it carefully and realized she hadn't said that explicitly.

But upon reflection, she felt Su Mo's understanding was correct.

She marveled, "How can such a mysterious matter become so ordinary in your mouth? Even if the sword borrower is indeed a blacksmith, he's not an ordinary one... He comes from the Sword Cultivation Hut, which has a single lineage, making him the best blacksmith in the world."

"Mm, mm, mm, I understand. The twist is still in the word 'blacksmith.'"

Su Mo looked at the Sword Sharing Order in his hand and frowned. "But how can a blacksmith have such martial arts skills? And why does he hate swords so much?"

"The Sword Cultivation Hut is extraordinary. Without some self-defense skills, anyone could take them and force them to forge swords.

"So they learn martial arts first before learning to forge swords.

"As for his hatred, it might not be towards swords..."

"A blacksmith who isn't a top-notch swordsman wouldn't be a good blacksmith. It makes sense now."

Su Mo laughed helplessly.

"These matters don't concern us anymore, especially me."

Wei Ziyi looked at the Sword Sharing Order in Su Mo's hand and said, "This was given to you by him, saying he owes you a favor. If you ever go to North River, you can find him at the Sword Cultivation Hut on Sword Sharing Cliff in Ink Mountain. He said... he will personally forge a fine sword for you."

"..."

Su Mo blinked.

Yang Xiaoyun drew a sharp breath.

In the end, this was the most important part.

The Sword Cultivation Hut, which forged five of the ten famous swords, would forge a sword for Su Mo!

Even if the sword lender's skills were not up to par and he couldn't forge a sword that rivaled the top ten swords in the world, it would still be an exceptional weapon.

Su Mo hadn't shown much excitement yet, but Yang Xiaoyun couldn't help tugging at his sleeve.

Su Mo patted her hand, calming her down: "Throughout his journey, I haven't been particularly respectful to him. Why would he forge a sword for me? While killing me with the sword is unlikely, it would make more sense."

"Because it seems he borrowed something from you."

Wei Ziyi shook her head: "As for what he borrowed, I'm not sure. These eccentric people have their quirks; they speak in riddles, leaving one clueless. If you're curious, when you leave the Eastern Wasteland, you can seek him out in Beichuan... to find out what he borrowed."

"Alright."

Su Mo nodded, glanced at the sword order, and carefully put it away.

Wei Ziyi looked on enviously, then shook her head and stood up:

"The important things have been said. I was mainly worried you wouldn't know what this thing was and might throw it away, which would be a shame. By the way, are you leaving Profound Theory Valley tomorrow?"

"Yes, Doctor Xu said that Master Liu's injuries are no longer serious; he should wake up tonight. We'll bid him farewell early tomorrow and head back to Sunset City."

"I'll go with you. The gift I gave you earlier hasn't shown any signs of activity yet, but it should soon start to develop its enchanting aroma. This trip back should yield some results."