Sorry but I only accept female disciples!

Huh?

Zhang Yuan blinked his eyes looking at the woman standing in front of him with a sword in her hand.

Come again?

A duel?

The woman's silver hair fluttered in the soft rustle of the morning as she stood there in the grassland, posing her sword for a fight.

-_- Chen Wei who was standing beside her stared at her blankly "You dumbass Master, you really want to do it?"

Jin Wei nodded her head "Yeah... because I also need a rival."

Hearing this, Chen Wei shook her head helplessly "A rival is someone who is on the same power as you as both of you strive to defeat each other."

"How come it's a rivalry when we know that Master Yuan is going to win anyway?"

Jin Wei turned to her with a wounded expression, her lips trembling slightly (˚ ˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ ) "Waaaah, idiot, are you betraying your Master now?"

Chen Wei shrugged her hands nonchalantly "I am just stating the facts."

Hearing the commotion on the outside, Mei Yu, Long Yue, Ming Yuelin and Long Xue also came there.

With a tear in space, Zhang Fumin appeared standing beside Zhang Yuan.

H-Huh? Looking at the breathtaking beauty, Jin Wei and Chen Mei were startled 'Who is this now?'

Jin Wei's gaze trembled looking at the beautiful woman 'Is she.. also his wife.'

Zhang Fumin raised an eyebrow as she spoke in a mocking tone "Do you think yourself as worthy enough to be Yuan'er' rival?"

Yuan'er...

Huh?

(◎＿◎') Jin Wei blinked her eyes twice 'They seem very close.. no, that's not the issue right now. Why am I thinking about that?'

With a slight cough, she spoke "N-No.. I don't think I am worthy enough to be Senior Yuan's rival."

Zhang Yuan clicked her tongue "Then, get lost."

She doesn't like it when someone wants to fight Zhang Yuan thinking he is on the same power level as them...

Seeing her, Zhang Yuan shook his head helplessly and asked "Why do you want me to be your rival, Wei?"

With a soft sigh, Jin Wei spoke "It's.. I can't concentrate on my training and cultivation. So, I thought making a rival would push me and motivate me to get stronger quicker."

"And you are the only person I know who could use sword intent better than me."

Understanding her reasons, Zhang Yuan gave a nod "I don't know about your thing with the rival.. but sure, if you want, we can do a duel."

Jin Wei was excited and hurriedly nodded her head "Ok, then..."

Mei Yu stepped forward and spoke "It's better if you don't fight here... you will destroy the terrain and this simple wood house."

Zhang Yuan gave a nod "Ah, yeah... let's go deeper into the forest and we can fight there."

As the group began to head into the forest, Ming Yuelin's face lit up with anticipation. "We're finally going to see Master fight! This is going to be incredible."

Long Yue also nodded her head as she was excited to see her calm and collected master in a fight.

Zhang Fumin let out a soft sigh, "Even though he is so powerful.. he isn't really a battle maniac."

Zhang Yuan gave her a sidelong glance "Not everyone is like you... you muscle head. I still remember you smashing Xiangli Fei in the tournament.. back in the past."

Remembering that, Zhang Fumin couldn't help but laugh "Hahaha.. yeah, those were fun times back then."

"How many years has it been..."

Her eyes softened in affection as she hurriedly hugged him, biting his cheek "Geez, you just reminded me of the past.. ahhh, come let's go and cuddle in the bed, Yuan'er..."

Hugging him tightly, she kissed all over his cheek, biting and teasing him.

(◎＿◎')

The others stared at their banter and looked at each other in confusion.

Are they really friends?

Jin Wei whispered to Ming Yuelin, "Are… are they always like this?"

Ming Yuelin shrugged. "I think we're all still figuring that out."

...

They soon found a clearing in the forest that could serve as a good field for them to fight.

Mei Yu who was standing beside him kissed his lips "Don't flatten the forest, My Lord..."

Hearing this, Zhang Yuan smiled dryly and the other moved to the sidelines to watch the match.

'I need a sword...'

As he thought of creating a sword, Zhang Fumin's voice came from the side..

"Yuan'er, I brought the sword for you."

Zhang Yuan turned to look at the magnificent sword she brought for him and was dumbfounded. Eh?

Looking at the thin tree branch in his hand, he blinked his eyes "You want me to use this?"

Zhang Fumin tapped his shoulder "Of course, this will make her realize her worth..."

With a shake of his head, Zhang Yuan spoke "That's just disrespecting the duel and her swordsmanship."

Zhang Fumin poked his cheek "Why are you so nice.. be a bad guy sometimes. Don't you want to be cool?"

Zhang Yuan smiled dryly and Jin Wei who was standing on the other side spoke "It's okay, Senior Yuan.. use whatever feels comfortable to you."

Zhang FUmin giggled heartily "See? She is asking it herself. teach her a lesson."

*smooch* Kissing his ear, she whispered "All the best, dear..."

-_- Zhang Yuan sighed in his heart and turned to look at Jin Wei "Ok then..."

...

The sun cast long shadows through the trees as Zhang Yuan and Jin Wei stood face-to-face in the heart of the forest, their energies stirring the stillness of the surroundings.

Jin Wei's silver hair cascaded around her shoulders as she took her stance, her sharp gaze never leaving Zhang Yuan.

She gripped her sword firmly, fully prepared for the duel that lay ahead.

Zhang Yuan infused the branch with his sword intent, transforming it into a weapon that radiated deadly energy.

Though it was just a piece of wood, it seemed to hum with a lethal aura, each edge glinting faintly under the power of his intent.

"Ready when you are," he muttered in a soft tone.

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