"Hahaha!!! Is that so? Now I'm suddenly a bit curious about what your Senior Sister looks like, Little Xin."
Mu Yao, who had been watching from the side, burst into laughter without the slightest restraint.
The other squad members were present as well.
Except for Captain Chen Yuxuan—who merely let his shoulders tremble slightly to suppress his amusement—the remaining two were already laughing so hard they were practically collapsing, swaying left and right as if all the strength had left their bones.
Seeing this—
Mo Xin gritted her teeth in frustration, her face full of indignation.
If her body hadn't felt completely drained—
She would have already pounced on them.
Now—
She could only glare at them fiercely, venting her powerless rage.
…
Time slipped by quietly amid the laughter.
Soon—
The half-hour break was coming to an end.
Mo Xin had already set aside her earlier resentment.
Instead, she stretched her arms seriously, beginning a proper warm-up.
After all—
It hadn't been just one day since she became a Disciple.
After enduring a period of "high-intensity" training—
She had already grown accustomed to this rhythm of "pain and pleasure."
Moreover—
She was someone who had grown up through hardship.
Aside from occasionally muttering "Yamete" in complaint—
Her body was more honest than anyone else's.
She followed every instruction precisely, without the slightest slack.
And deep down—
She understood clearly.
Yunli now had a stable income.
So the so-called "candied hawthorn condition" had never been a fair exchange to begin with.
But when Yunli stood at the center of the training ground—
Her sharp gaze correcting every movement—
That focus and persistence—
Made Mo Xin's heart feel warm.
Mo Xin took a deep breath.
Turning that gratitude into strength.
Mm… in the future, I must protect—no, I will definitely repay Master Yunli well!
"Alright, come over here. Break time is over."
Just as she was lost in thought—
The break officially ended.
Mo Xin quickly jogged over.
Watching her leave—
The squad members gradually calmed down.
During this time—
They had all learned that Mo Xin had taken Yunli as her master.
This news—
Was like a stone dropped into still water.
Creating endless ripples.
After all—
Mo Xin, who used to slack off and fish around at the Ability Bureau—
Had now become so diligent.
It was like a bottom-ranking student suddenly studying all night by candlelight.
Even Mo Xi—
Would probably facepalm in disbelief if she saw this.
But—
That wasn't even the most shocking part.
…
During these past days—
Chen Yuxuan had been quietly observing his team.
Naturally—
That included Mo Xin.
According to his observations—
Mo Xin's original physical condition had been quite poor.
Even weaker than many ordinary girls.
This was likely due to her past life of poverty.
Long-term malnutrition had left her lacking in physical stamina.
Fortunately—
Such issues were not irreversible.
With proper training and nutrition—
The body could recover.
But now—
In just half a month—
Chen Yuxuan discovered something astonishing.
Mo Xin's physical fitness—
Had improved at an exaggerated rate.
Under Yunli's strict yet precise training—
Her strength had already surpassed that of most adult men.
This visible growth—
Was truly shocking.
Even Chen Yuxuan couldn't help but wonder—
Was this Yunli's unique teaching method—
Or was Mo Xin herself exceptionally talented?
Watching Mo Xin approach Yunli with a bright grin—
A thoughtful look flashed through his eyes.
"With Yunli's current guidance, even if Mo Xin's Ability level stops at Level Three in the future, her actual combat strength won't be inferior to anyone else's."
…
"Master Yunli, what should I do next?"
Mo Xin stood upright before Yunli—
Her posture straight, like a soldier awaiting orders.
Seeing her serious attitude—
Yunli felt deeply satisfied.
During this period—
Mo Xin's progress had been incredibly fast.
Even Yunli found it somewhat surprising.
The reason—
Lay in the subtle changes within Muyun City.
Spiritual Qi—
Had quietly begun to permeate the air.
Although Yunli wasn't a cultivator—
She could still sense these changes.
After personally confirming that absorbing small amounts of it benefited the body—
She adjusted her approach.
Taking advantage of the situation—
She designed a cultivation plan tailored specifically for Mo Xin.
By constantly pushing her limits—
And providing precise, one-on-one guidance—
She allowed Mo Xin's body to naturally absorb the Spiritual Qi in the air.
As a result—
In a short time—
Mo Xin's weak constitution had been completely transformed.
Looking at the outcome—
Even though Yunli lacked experience as a master—
The results had turned out surprisingly well.
And now—
With a solid foundation established—
It was time to move forward.
It's about time I start teaching her sword techniques. Based on her current condition, she might even be able to step onto a Path… perhaps even become a Pathstrider in the future.
If that happened—
Mo Xin might become—
The first Pathstrider among the natives of Blue Star.
At that thought—
A sense of pride rose within Yunli.
Was this her way of leaving a mark on this world?
Of writing her own page in history?
A faint smile curved on her lips.
"Disciple, your progress during this time has been excellent. Therefore, I've decided to begin teaching you sword techniques."
The moment those words were spoken—
Not only Mo Xin—
But even the onlookers froze for a moment.
Soon—
A wave of envy spread among them.
Sword techniques—
Just hearing the name felt powerful and cool.
Who wouldn't want that?
But—
There was nothing they could do.
Their relationship couldn't compare.
Mo Xin was her Disciple.
They could only watch from the side.
…
Mo Xin was overjoyed—
But her expression suddenly stiffened.
As if recalling something—
Her face darkened slightly.
"Um, Master Yunli… what kind of sword technique are you planning to teach?"
"Of course it will be tailored to your situation. Why do you ask?"
Yunli answered naturally—
Then looked at her in confusion.
Mo Xin immediately broke into a cold sweat.
Feeling inexplicably guilty.
She had clearly misunderstood earlier.
She had imagined something like—
Flame Splitting Tsunami Slash…
Or the Chaotic Wind Sword Technique…
Just thinking about it made her lips twitch.
Those were far beyond her level.
"Master Yunli… is it the kind of sword technique where you can fly on a sword, or just a normal longsword? Because your kind of greatsword… I really can't handle it."
Yunli's face darkened slightly.
"Stop joking and speak properly."
"Hehe… I want to be the kind of swordsman who roams the world and delivers justice. You know—'killing within ten steps, leaving no trace across a thousand miles'… wouldn't that be super cool?"
Mo Xin: ✪ω✪
Yunli: (＞⤙＜)
…
No one knew what kind of fantasy Mo Xin was immersed in.
At this moment—
Yunli could only look at her giggling Disciple in silence.
She had a growing realization—
This girl…is becoming more and more like her Eldest Senior Sister.