Chapter 788: Stealing Skills!

“I, Ximen Chuixue, have devoted my life to the art of swordsmanship, avoiding conflict with others and living alone in the capital for many years. Yet still, some try to frame me. But it doesn’t matter—many have died at the tip of my sword…” Ximen Chuixue took it quite lightly, brushing aside the mess with a single motion. The scattered shelves were quickly arranged in order, and even the chaotic pile of medicinal herbs was neatly distributed across different shelves with his sleeve movement. The precision of his technique was truly astonishing.

Who is Happy?
As soon as he sensed Ximen Chuixue’s internal energy in action, he instinctively captured the trajectory of that energy and the subtleties of his movements. With a single swipe of his sleeve, countless sword auras were emitted, each corresponding to a different herb. The intensity was perfectly controlled—just enough to secure the herbs in place without damaging their properties. It was a highly sophisticated technique.

Ding!
The system quietly notified: “You have mastered Ximen Chuixue’s original technique, ‘Ten Thousand Swords Style’.”

Happy was thrilled and quickly glanced at this so-called “Ten Thousand Swords Style”!

Ten Thousand Swords Style:
A sword technique developed by Ximen Chuixue while organizing medicinal herbs daily. Its lethality can be adjusted—by transforming internal energy into sword auras. At a low level, it causes minimal damage; at a high level, it generates a powerful aura with sweeping sword auras; at an intermediate level, the damage is distributed, capable of determining life or death; at a high intermediate level, the sword aura is unstoppable; and at its peak, “Ten Thousand Swords Unified”—wherever evil lies, the divine sword destroys it!

Wow…
Happy was secretly excited. He never expected that Ximen Chuixue’s seemingly casual technique was actually so ingenious and superb. Though it appeared to be just a simple trick, it contained a unique, peak-level sword art!

Especially the final move, “Ten Thousand Swords Unified”—wherever evil lies, the divine sword destroys it—was likely Ximen Chuixue’s most powerful strike. The amount of internal energy used depended entirely on intent, allowing the damage to vary in intensity. Its power far surpassed that of the “Three Dragon Sword Auras”.

A win!
Ximen Chuixue clearly had no idea that his casual technique had been stolen by this humble-looking kid. After organizing the shelves, he turned and looked calmly at Happy, who was trying hard to hide his joy. “Although I didn’t steal the Tianchi Sword Order, since it’s targeting me, I can’t just stand by…”

After a pause, Ximen Chuixue looked up at the sky and said, “But I have lived alone in the capital for so long that I am not very familiar with the outside world, nor do I wish to get involved in the disputes of the martial world. If you insist on pursuing the thief, you can go to one of my good friends. He knows a great deal about many matters in the martial world. If we can get his help, I believe we will be able to track down the whereabouts of the Tianchi Sword Order quickly.”
“Ximen’s senior friend… could it be…” A figure flashed through Happy’s mind.
“Lu Xiaofeng!”
Ximen Chuixue said, “In this world, he is the only friend I trust. The greatest detective under heaven, having solved many incredible cases and captured numerous skilled criminals. We have kept in touch in recent years.”
“So it’s Lu Xiaofeng, known as ‘The Telepathic Finger’. Senior Lu, I wonder how I can find him.” Although Happy had met Lu Xiaofeng before, such an NPC wouldn’t stay in one place all the time, constantly traveling around and being hard to track.
“I don’t know about that. He has been traveling around for cases in recent years; he might be anywhere,” Ximen Chuixue said slowly, shaking his head. Then he took out a token from his bosom and handed it to Happy. “Take this and go to the Six Gates to inquire. They should know where Lu Xiaofeng is.”
“…”
Happy took it without hesitation.
Ding!
System prompt: “Commissioned by Ximen Chuixue, continue to investigate the whereabouts of the Tianchi Sword Order to clear his name. Go to the Six Gates to find out where Lu Xiaofeng is… Find Lu Xiaofeng and track down the Tianchi Sword Order and the thief who stole it!”
“In that case, I take my leave.”
“Go,” Ximen Chuixue said without further words, nodding as he watched Happy leave.
“Xiao Jie.”
“From today’s battle, you should realize that besides swordsmanship, there is much more you need to learn…”
“Disciple understands.”
“Good. Starting today, practice this move…” As soon as he finished speaking, a brilliant light burst forth from the courtyard!
By the time the sword light disappeared, Ximen Chuixue was already gone, leaving Ren Jie standing there in confusion. It took a long time before he showed signs of ecstasy.
“Yes, master!”
…
After leaving Ximen Chuixue’s residence, Happy quickly noticed that there were people standing outside—members of various gangs who had come to see the spectacle, as well as many solitary martial experts filled with astonishment. But at the forefront were Huang Sha, who had risen from the Martial Temple, and the leader of the White Robe Sect, “Jian Piao,” who had fought against him at the Yangzhou docks.

The moment the gate creaked open, their intense gazes fell on Kaixin’s face, uncovered and beaming with joy.
A grave and hostile voice rang out in the alley: “Kaixin!”
“You’ve come!” Huang Sha’s face was filled with hostility; Jian Piao, on the other hand, showed more combativeness and confusion, seemingly finding the man before him eerily similar to the one he had fought at the Yangzhou dock earlier.
Unperturbed by their intense stares, Kaixin turned around without concern, faced away from the group, and slowly closed the gate before speaking.
“Vice Head Huang, it seems the lesson from last time in the capital wasn’t very profound. What, are you planning another massive siege this time? I’d be more than happy to join you.”
With just those words, Kaixin pushed the alertness of all the First Rank Hall experts present to its limit.
Everyone paled at once, including Huang Sha:
“When it comes to courage, indeed no one can compare to you. Coming to the capital alone—do you really think the First Rank Hall wouldn’t dare attack you?”
“Do you really dare?”
Kaixin chuckled lightly and walked carefree into the crowd, approaching Huang Sha.
Entering the enemy ranks alone, the people in the alley stepped back in fear.
The only ones who didn’t back away were Huang Sha and Jian Piao!
The others wisely stepped back, clearing a space for the three of them…
Kaixin stared arrogantly at Huang Sha, who grew furious.
Wearing a Magic Weapon at the fourth level, his skin instantly turned dark, exuding an imposing aura, with layers of mysterious energy swirling around him—probably thanks to the Qiankun Da Nuoyi technique.
Jian Piao was much simpler.
With just a sword and himself, he stood in front of Kaixin, his eyes filled with confusion and seriousness.
He sensed both a familiar presence in Kaixin and an unprecedented sense of threat and pressure from him.
“I’m in a hurry. You two, attack together.” At those words, both of them paled.