#710 - Borrow a sword

The Wang family of Jinzhou was once a highly renowned family of sword cultivators. Their family's "Winter Snow on a Calm Lake" sword technique was a rare "group attack" martial skill, well-known throughout the Jianghu world.

Relying on the "Winter Snow on a Calm Lake Sword" and the profound foundation of their martial arts lineage, the Wang family's ancestors had served in the military for generations, holding high-ranking positions, with the highest reaching the rank of Deputy General of the West, a second-rank official.

However, starting three generations ago, with Wang Fu's grandfather, the Wang family's martial spirit gradually faded. Some descendants gradually stopped practicing martial arts and instead pursued officialdom through the imperial examinations.

The specific reason was not mentioned in "Martial Arts Grand Pinnacle", but according to rumors, it was because the Wang family had been intermarrying with scholar-official families for centuries, leading to a decline in the cultivation aptitude of their descendants, forcing them to "transform" their focus.

Whether this is true or false is not important.

What is important is that after more than a hundred years of transformation, by Wang Fu's generation, the Wang family had finally completely changed from a "martial arts family" to a "literary family".

Although the people in the mansion still practiced cultivation, it was only for physical fitness, and they did not expect to gain fame or success through it.

Including Wang Fu, several elders in the clan only held some minor civil official positions in Jinzhou, and no longer had the power to influence the Jianghu world of Da Ning.

Therefore, although the Wang family is still a large family in Jinzhou, it is no exaggeration to say that their family has declined compared to a hundred years ago.

Even the "Winter Snow on a Calm Lake" technique is now only practiced by a few people.

And the one who practices it best is Wang Fu's youngest daughter, Wang Nianchu.

Wang Nianchu.

Judging from her name alone, this young lady of the Wang family must have a special status.

And the reality is indeed so.

Since she has such a detailed background description in "Martial Arts Grand Pinnacle", then something is bound to happen between her and Xiao Feng.

The specific process will not be elaborated here.

In short, through a series of coincidences, Xiao Feng not only obtained the Longquan Sword and the Winter Snow on a Calm Lake sword technique, but also included Wang Nianchu in his harem.

But after really having three wives and four concubines, he realized... Damn it, too many people are really a bit overwhelming!

No wonder the emperors of the previous life all had short lives.

Ignoring the Wang family members standing outside the carriage, Wei Changtian sat in the carriage with his legs crossed, idly thinking about random things.

And after an unknown amount of time, probably about two quarters of an hour, a burst of rapid hoofbeats came from far and near.

"Halt!"

Immediately after, the hoofbeats stopped not far away, and a woman's voice sounded urgently.

"Father! What happened? Why are you all standing here?"

"..."

Obviously, the person who came must be Wang Nianchu.

However, Wei Changtian did not lift the curtain to look out, nor did he say anything, but continued to sit calmly and wait.

Until he heard Wang Fu say in a somewhat restrained voice:

"Nian'er, come over here to talk."

"Father? What exactly happened?"

"You come here first, and I will tell you."

"Yes."

"..."

Outside the carriage, the voices of the two gradually became smaller, presumably Wang Fu had pulled his daughter aside to tell her about Wei Changtian's visit to "borrow" the sword.

Picking up the teacup in front of him, Wei Changtian was not in a hurry and slowly took a sip of tea.

He was not worried at all about whether he could borrow the Longquan Sword.

Since he had personally come forward, the Wang family would not dare to refuse even if they had a hundred times the courage... Even if Wang Nianchu valued the Longquan Sword more than her life.

Forcing others to do what is difficult, taking what others cherish, bullying others with power.

Tsk tsk tsk, I'm so bad!

But there's no way, who told you to have this treasured sword?

Besides, I didn't even snatch the person along with the sword, I'm much better than Xiao Feng...

"Father! This is absolutely impossible! Even if he is Wei Changtian!"

Suddenly, a voice full of anger floated into Wei Changtian's ears.

However, before this sentence could be finished, it was immediately interrupted by Wang Fu, who was almost scared out of his wits.

"Shut up!!! Don't talk nonsense!"

"The Longquan Sword is the Wang family's property! Whether to lend it or not is not up to you alone to decide!"

"Bring the sword out! Otherwise, don't blame your father for being impolite!"

"..."

After a few slightly loud arguments, the voices of the two could no longer be heard.

Wei Changtian curled his lips, knowing that there should be a result soon.

For Wang Fu, although the Longquan Sword was precious, he certainly did not want to offend him for it.

Moreover, since he had a "fierce reputation", Wang Fu was bound to worry that he would directly kill and seize the treasure if he was unhappy, so he would hand over the sword no matter what.

As for Wang Nianchu, the Longquan Sword was a symbol of the Wang family's past glory.

As the only descendant of the Wang family who still insists on following the path of martial arts, she is naturally unwilling to see the Longquan Sword fall into the hands of others.

It is normal for the two to have conflicting opinions and argue.

As for who has the final say, you can guess with your ass.

"Young Master Wei, Wei?"

Sure enough, after another dozens of breaths, Wang Fu's voice once again entered the carriage.

Wei Changtian put down the teacup in his hand and slowly lifted the curtain of the carriage. Then he saw the long sword in Wang Fu's hand and the woman not far away with a pale face and eyes full of anger and humiliation.

Wearing a white dress, tall and thin, her thin lips tightly clenched, her hands seemed to be trembling slightly.

Like the description in "Martial Arts Grand Pinnacle", cold as ice.

"Lord Wang."

Retracting his gaze, Wei Changtian no longer looked at Wang Nianchu, but smiled and asked Wang Fu.

"This is the Longquan Sword?"

"Yes! This sword is my Wang family's ancestral treasure, named Longquan."

Wang Fu hurriedly held up the long sword with both hands and replied tremblingly: "This humble one would never dare to deceive you, Young Master!"

"Mm."

Slightly nodding, Wei Changtian took the Longquan Sword in his hand and slowly drew the sword out of its sheath a few inches.

The spotless blade reflected a faint cold light, and the temperature in the carriage seemed to drop a lot in an instant.

Looking again at the seven gold stones inlaid on the hilt, Wei Changtian returned the sword to its sheath and nodded with satisfaction.

"Very good, thank you, Lord Wang, for lending the sword. If the Wang family has any difficulties in the future, just go to the Hanging Mirror Division."

"This young one still has important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first."

"Yes, yes, Young Master, please take care..."

Wang Fu couldn't wait for Wei Changtian to leave quickly, so he didn't bother to say any polite words at the moment, but repeatedly cupped his hands and bowed.

However, just because he didn't say it, didn't mean everyone wouldn't.

"Wait!"

Everyone only heard a delicate shout suddenly sound, and turning their heads to look, it was Wang Nianchu with a cold expression.

"Nian'er! Don't be rude to Young Master Wei!!"

Wang Fu was shocked in an instant, and hurriedly prepared to have someone take Wang Nianchu back to the house first, lest the latter say something she shouldn't.

But Wei Changtian suddenly waved his hand at this time and asked calmly:

"Miss Wang, I wonder what you want to say?"

"..."

Wei Changtian had spoken, so Wang Fu naturally did not dare to say anything more, and could only stare at his daughter with a warning gaze.

However, Wang Nianchu ignored these things, but took a step forward and coldly asked Wei Changtian.

"Young Master Wei!"

"Since it's a loan! Then it must be returned!"

"I wonder when you plan to return the Longquan Sword to my Wang family?!"

"..."

The golden sun was overhead, and there was not a trace of wind in the entire alley, only Wang Nianchu's questioning voice echoed in everyone's ears.

For a time, including Wang Fu, all the Wang family members widened their eyes in astonishment, forgetting to even breathe.

Return???

Who doesn't know that Wei Changtian said "borrowing the sword" just to make it sound nice, but in reality, he came to take the sword?!

You are forcing Wei Changtian to promise when he will return the sword at this time, isn't this "courting death"?!

Looking at the smiling Wei Changtian, and then looking at Wang Nianchu who did not give an inch, the Wang family members were extremely uneasy, fearing that Wei Changtian would turn hostile.

However, the latter was not so "petty", but glanced at Wang Nianchu, and then smiled and nodded.

"Thank you for the reminder, Miss Wang, I almost forgot about this."

"There must be a return when something is borrowed, this is the right principle."

"I am not such a rogue person, I will naturally return this sword in the future."

"As for when to return it..."

"I think let's tentatively set it a hundred years from now."