I Stepped on a Bug, and the System Says I Slayed a Dragon?-Chapter 63: Special Tutoring for the Empress’s Disciple

Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Special Tutoring for the Empress’s Disciple

In the crowd, Qin Yang watched the stretch Lincoln drive away, a dazed look on his face as he sank deep into thought.

’No system notification?’

’So Yu Wenxuan isn’t the Sword Demon?’

’If that’s the case, it looks like the Grassland Sword Saint isn’t the future Sword Demon—his apprentice, Huyan Sword, is!’

At this thought, Qin Yang couldn’t help but sigh to himself.

’The damn system might be glitchy sometimes, but I’ve always taken its predictions about the future seriously.’

’This Huyan Sword’s talent is insane... To become a true Emperor Level powerhouse five hundred years from now, carving a path of slaughter through countless others... he can’t be underestimated.’

’But then again, no matter how strong he’ll be in the future... what does that have to do with now?’

’Right now, Huyan Sword is at the Innate Realm at best. He’s not even a Grandmaster. I can always keep him under my thumb!’

Thinking of this, the knot in Qin Yang’s chest loosened a little.

He immediately began to ponder how to farm this kid for rewards.

’Kick him while he’s down,’ he thought.

’I have the ultimate information advantage, a perfect trifecta of timing, location, and popular support. On top of that, I’m already in the Grandmaster Realm. Beating the likes of Huyan Sword should be a piece of cake.’

’Farming rewards...’

’There’s no shame in it!’

But the question now was, how to maximize his gains?

And what should he do about the Grassland Sword Saint?

"Hmm..."

Qin Yang stroked his chin, recalling the Grassland Sword Saint’s arrogant expression.

He immediately sensed this could get tricky.

’Judging by Yu Wenxuan’s words and actions, the guy is without a doubt a martial arts fanatic.’

’If I instantly defeat his apprentice, this old fanatic will probably jump in right after, pestering me for a match.’

’It’ll turn into one of those annoying "beat the whelp, and the old master appears" situations!’

’Ugh, what a pain just thinking about it...’

At that thought, Qin Yang shook his head and turned to look at Li Zixuan by the entrance.

He decided to take another route to farm the rewards.

He would have Li Zixuan fight as his proxy!

’As my apprentice, she’s already bound to me.’

’And this challenge at Jianghai Academy is, in essence, a new branch of fate created when I killed that leech monster.’

’The two of them are just pieces on the board.’

’And I’m the player controlling everything from above the board...’

’If I have my own apprentice defeat Huyan Sword, that should also drop some great rewards!’

’Yes, yes, this route will work!’

At this thought, everything clicked into place for Qin Yang, and a new sense of anticipation bloomed within him.

’My apprentice fights as my proxy, I don’t have to lift a finger, and I can just sit back and reap the rewards.’

’A free win!’

’Just the thought of it is satisfying!’

’But I wonder how strong my dear Empress apprentice is now.’

’Will she be a match for Huyan Sword?’

At this thought, Qin Yang looked at Li Zixuan by the entrance and had an idea: he’d give her some special, private training.

’Since I’m betting on her, I might as well raise her odds of winning by... a smidge...’

’That’s not too much to ask, is it?’

’Besides, my standards aren’t that high.’

’I just need Li Zixuan’s win rate to reach about two hundred percent. That should be enough.’

With that thought, Qin Yang’s lips moved slightly as he sent a Secret Transmission directly to Li Zixuan.

"Come to Sword Valley tonight."

The next moment, the voice, nearly inaudible, whispered beside Li Zixuan’s ear.

Hearing this, Li Zixuan trembled slightly. Her eyes shot wide open as she stared blankly at the surrounding crowd.

’Master?’

’Master is here too!?’

She was overjoyed but gave no sign, acting as if nothing had happened.

So her Master had been here all along.

The pressure she had felt from Yu Wenxuan just a moment ago vanished into thin air...

Just then, the noisy crowd began to disperse.

Having sent the message, Qin Yang relaxed. He silently blended into the crowd with Xia He and turned to leave the academy entrance.

"Old Qin, do you think that girl can win?"

On their way, Xia He glanced back at Li Zixuan, then lowered his voice. "That Sword Saint’s apprentice looks fierce. You can tell he’s strong just by looking at him. I think she’s going to lose." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"No, she’ll win. Li Zixuan’s victory is guaranteed this time," Qin Yang said with a smile, striding toward the library.

Hearing this, Xia He teased,

"Hey, Old Qin, you can’t just say that because you’ve got a crush on her..."

...

Time passed in a flash.

Night fell in the blink of an eye.

The moon was bright and the stars were few. Wind howled through Sword Valley, making the pine forest sway in its gale.

Li Zixuan had arrived at Sword Valley early. She was now sitting on a rugged boulder, waiting, staring blankly at the bright moon in the night sky.

’I’ve been preparing for this meeting for a long time.’

’Just waiting for Qin Yang to appear.’

"Apprentice."

Just then, a familiar, soft voice called out to her.

Dressed in a black robe, Qin Yang appeared nearby, just as promised.

"Teacher, you’re here."

Seeing him, Li Zixuan quickly got up from the rock, dusted off her bottom, and came before Qin Yang to bow respectfully.

"Mm."

Qin Yang nodded slightly and immediately released his Spiritual Power to inspect her condition.

Li Zixuan’s Sword Intent was flourishing and razor-sharp. She had clearly not slacked off in her Cultivation lately.

"Good. I can see that your Sword Intent has already taken a Preliminary Form. Very good," Qin Yang said with satisfaction.

"Thank you for your praise, Teacher."

Li Zixuan smiled sweetly, a warmth spreading through her heart at his praise. "My competition is in a few days. I definitely won’t bring shame to your name, Teacher."

"Good."

Qin Yang felt a surge of secret satisfaction at her words.

’This girl is so considerate.’

’She even knows how to ease my burdens.’

"In that case, as Heaven Rewards Diligence, I shall lend you a hand today and help you thoroughly grasp the essence of Sword Intent."

Qin Yang looked at Li Zixuan, raised two fingers, and touched the spot between her eyebrows.

The next moment, a potent surge of Spiritual Power flowed from his fingertips directly into Li Zixuan’s mind, carrying with it a massive amount of the True Understanding of Sword Intent.

"Ngh."

The knowledge slammed into her mind, and Li Zixuan felt her temples instantly throb with pain. She couldn’t help but whimper softly, panting without end.

After all, you can’t get fat from a single bite.

Even though this Sword Intent wasn’t hostile, it still required time to be understood and absorbed.

Qin Yang understood this, of course. Seeing her state, he instructed in a low voice,

"Focus your mind and calm your spirit. Absorb it carefully."

As his voice fell, Li Zixuan quickly nodded, sat down cross-legged, and immersed herself in comprehending the Sword Intent.

The Sword Intent, a chaotic and tangled torrent, surged through her mind, as vast as the sea. It contained not only the insights of One Sword Opens the Celestial Gate but also the countless experiences Qin Yang had gained by comprehending Basic Swordsmanship in the Enlightenment Space.

Returning to the Essence, reaching the Transformation Realm.

「Two hours later.」

Her hair stuck to her forehead with sweat, Li Zixuan slowly opened her eyes. She had finally and thoroughly absorbed the transmission of Sword Intent.

"Whew... Teacher, this Sword Intent is so profound."

She let out a long breath and suddenly realized her surroundings felt vast and open.

Qin Yang was long gone, having vanished without a trace...

Just as she was wondering where he went, a spiritual message left by Qin Yang rang in her mind—

"We’ll continue tomorrow night."