My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 342 - 218 Mother-in-law’s Help

After instructing his wife on her swordsmanship for a while, Li Nuo moved aside to rest.

Su Qing's mind was full of the sword moves she had just learned, unable to quell the itching in her heart, she paced restlessly around the table.

Seeing Li Nuo approach, she forcibly calmed her emotions, slowly sat down, picked up the teacup, and gently sipped the tea that Li Nuo had just poured.

Li Nuo, engrossed in his own tea-drinking, at some moment, Lady Mother-in-law suddenly said, "You have a natural talent for the Sword Dao, yet you lack cultivation talent, it's truly a pity. Did you comprehend those sword moves yourself?"

Although as she spoke, her gaze was fixed on an empty space, sounding more like she was talking to herself.

But this was also the first serious conversation they'd had since meeting.

Su Qing had been waiting for Li Nuo to apologize to her.

Unexpectedly, it was she who broke the ice.

Li Nuo nodded and said, "I've read a few books and figured it out myself..."

Su Qing fell into a brief silence.

The statement was made lightly, yet it was immensely humiliating.

She, hailed as the greatest Sword Dao genius in the Martial Arts world in a century by her master, had not surpassed him even after studying for more than thirty years, nor did he surpass the self-taught moves he casually improved from her own creations.

During Su Qing's silence, Li Nuo said, "There's something I'd like to ask for Lady Mother-in-law's assistance."

The Ministry of Rites is planning to organize a Martial Arts Tournament, but as they have no direct ties to the Jianghu, it would be best if a significant Martial Arts Sect could take the lead and coordinate with us.

Sanqing Sect is undoubtedly the most suitable.

As the foremost sect in Daxia, if the Sanqing Sect could lead by example, it would be easier to manage the rest.

After listening to Li Nuo, Su Qing furrowed her brows and asked, "A Martial Arts Tournament? This is a matter of Jianghu, what does it have to do with your court, and why are you holding a Martial Arts Tournament?"

The Sanqing Sect is the leading Sect among the Daxia Martial Arts Sects, and every few years, they invite strong practitioners from various sects to gather for what is known as the Martial Path Conference.

This is also a symbol of status and prestige.

In the Martial Arts world, only the Sanqing Sect is qualified to convene the Martial Path Conference.

The timing of the sect's conference isn't fixed, sometimes organized every two to three years, sometimes every three to five years, with the last one being four years ago.

The Sanqing Sect needs to leverage the Martial Path Conference to consolidate its position in the Martial Arts world.

With that considered, the next Martial Path Conference is soon to be convened.

This makes it even less necessary for the Da Xia Court to hold its own Martial Arts Tournament.

As a disciple of Sanqing Sect, of course, she must prioritize the interests of her sect.

Su Qing shook her head and said, "This is a matter of Jianghu; it has nothing to do with your court, I can't help you."

When his request was denied, Li Nuo did not say much more.

After resting for a moment, he walked over to Yiren and began to teach her the set of sword moves.

Su Qing watched Li Nuo intently, but every time he reached the same sword moves he had shown before, he would stop to rest.

Once or twice was one thing, but to repeatedly halt at the most critical moments, that sense of enlightenment that seemed just within reach yet remained elusive, almost drove her mad...

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As Li Nuo once again sat across from her to rest, Su Qing slammed her palm on the table and said through clenched teeth, "That matter, I'll go back to the sect and inquire for you!"

Although she was a disciple of the Sanqing Sect, she was also Jiaren's mother.

If her son-in-law asked something of her, it wouldn't be good to refuse.

Li Nuo refilled her cup with fresh tea, smiling as he said, "Thank you, Lady Mother-in-law."

He returned to his wife's side and continued to teach her the set of sword moves.

This time, he didn't stop at the key moments but demonstrated the entire revised set of sword moves completely.

Although lighting up those Grandmasters' portraits and gaining a Sword Dao understanding beyond theirs had cost him eight days of his life, compared to what could be achieved by this event, such an investment was truly negligible.

Su Qing stared unblinkingly at Li Nuo, and after a long while, finally let out a long sigh of relief.

At last, there was no more of that tantalizing and abruptly ceasing sensation.

Even though she had received what she wanted, she did not plan to renege.

She had been planning to visit her sect soon anyway, to settle some matters there.

At dinner, she looked at Jiaren and Yiren and said, "In a few days, I will return to the sect."

Song Jiaren said nothing, but Song Yiren went pale, so scared that her chopsticks dropped as she quickly said, "If you want to go back, go back yourself; I'm not going, I want to stay in Chang'an!"

Su Qing glanced at her.

She hadn't planned to take her anyway.

Where Yiren chose to stay was her own business; unlike Yiren, she was a married woman and would surely stay with her husband.

This trip to the sect would only take a couple of days at most before she returned.

Night.

At the Song Residence.

After hearing what his wife said, Song Zhe's expression changed, and he said, "No, I won't let you go again!"

Seeing his anxious look, Su Qing felt thrilled inside and comforted him, "Don't worry, I'm returning to the sect because I have matters to attend to, after being out for so long, I have to report to my master and senior sisters. I'll be back soon..."

Hearing her say this, Song Zhe finally felt relieved.

At the same time, there was a sense of relief that washed over him.

He held his wife's hand and asked, "When are you leaving?"

Su Qing said, "I'll leave tomorrow morning; the sooner I go, the sooner I'll return."

From Chang'an to the Sanqing Sect, with her Grandmaster's speed, it would take at least five days for the round trip, including stops along the way.

Hardly reuniting as husband and wife, they were to part again for five days. Their gazes met, and Su Qing gently lifted her hand, extinguishing the lights in the room abruptly.

Outside the window, dark clouds concealed the moon, and the unnamed insects, hidden in the grass, chirped wildly...

...

Sanqing Sect.

Yuhua Peak.

An elderly woman entered a grand hall at the peak, saw a familiar figure, and after a slight pause of surprise, she smiled and said, "Junior Sister, when did you return?"

Su Qing replied, "I just got back a moment ago."

The elderly woman asked, "Did you find Yiren?"

Su Qing nodded.

The elderly woman sighed and said, "That girl is really as stubborn as you were back then. Where is she? I haven't seen her in a long while, and I do miss her."

Su Qing answered, "She's in Chang'an."

The elderly woman was taken aback and asked, "You didn't bring her back?"

Su Qing replied, "She didn't want to come back, so I let her stay in Chang'an. I can control her for a moment, but not for a lifetime. Even if I dragged her back, she would run away again."

The elderly woman looked at Su Qing, her gaze filled with estrangement.

She had watched Junior Sister grow up and knew her character inside out.

How did one trip to Chang'an change her so much? Not only had her tone softened, but her face had become much kinder. She could hardly believe that this was the Junior Sister she knew.

What baffled her even more was that Junior Sister, who had always been strict with Yiren since childhood, would say such tolerant words.

After a long while, she recovered from her shock and said, "It's good that you're back. The Martial Path Tournament is about to be held, and there are some matters that need your decision."

Although Junior Sister was the youngest, her talent and understanding were the highest. The Master planned to groom her as the next sect leader of the Shangqing lineage.

Su Qing said, "I came back for that very reason. Where is Master? I need to see her about something."

Moments later, she walked through the grand hall to a small yard behind it.

Compared to the other imposing buildings of the sect, the yard was modest, with only two thatched cottages and a vegetable garden.

A figure was busy in the garden.

After entering the yard, Su Qing deliberately slowed down, approached respectfully, and greeted, "Master."

That figure pulled out a weed from the garden and, without turning to her, asked softly with a hint of surprise, "You've increased your cultivation after this trip; could it be that you've gained some insights into the Sword Dao?"

Su Qing smiled and said, "Nothing can be hidden from Master. This trip to Chang'an brought me into contact with several Sword Path Masters from the Five Mountains Sword Sect and the Heavenly Mountain Sect. After some exchanges, I gained some understanding..."

The figure walked out of the vegetable garden.

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She wore plain clothes, appeared to be in her forties, but her eyes held a depth of experience that didn't match her exterior.

Su Qing followed her into one of the cottages and said, "Master, there is something I would like to ask for your help with."

The middle-aged woman replied, "Speak."

Su Qing stated, "Jiaren has cultivated the Yuqing Heart Technique and is now wedded as a wife. I wish to ask Master to help her remove the cold energy in her body so that she can be like an ordinary woman..."

The middle-aged woman turned to look at her, furrowed her brows, and asked, "You taught the Yuqing Heart Technique to that child?"

The Yuqing Heart Technique was forbidden by the sect. Su Qing lowered her head, not daring to meet her gaze, and whispered, "I was wrong."

The middle-aged woman frowned and said, "Your mistake is not limited to just this one thing. If you had listened to me back then, you wouldn't have married the wrong person and all these subsequent events wouldn't have happened..."

Su Qing argued, "I didn't marry the wrong person."

The middle-aged woman looked at her, unsure of what to say to the defiant disciple.

Ultimately, she could only helplessly say, "If she's determined to give up the Martial Path, bring her back to the sect, and I'll help her."

Su Qing immediately responded, "Thank you, Master!"

Then she added, "Master, there's one more thing..."

The middle-aged woman said irritably, "Speak!"

"The Da Xia Court wants to hold a Martial Arts Tournament, inviting our Sanqing Sect to participate."

"You can discuss such matters among yourselves..."

...

Moments later, Su Qing stepped out of the yard and took a deep breath of relief.

She flew to another peak where an old man had been waiting.

Upon seeing him, Su Qing slightly knitted her brows.

The old man smiled and said, "Junior Sister Su, you've returned..."

Su Qing inquired, "Senior Brother Chen, what's the matter?"

The old man chuckled, "I came to ask about the marriage between Yiren and Chen Jian..."

Su Qing waved her hand, interrupting, "Yiren is already promised to someone else, so let's not bring this up again, Senior Brother Chen."

With that, she strode away.

The old man stood there, stunned. When did Yiren become betrothed to someone else?

Before long, Su Qing returned to her room and scoffed in disdain.

He can't play the zither, can't paint, can't write poetry, and isn't even handsome. A crude Martial Artist hoping to marry her daughter was simply a pipe dream!