Outside the weapon tomb, Yang Zi and Yang Diao stared at Li Xuan as he emerged, their gazes making him uneasy.
"You took all the spirit weapons from the weapon tomb?" Yang Diao asked sternly.
Li Xuan scratched his head and nodded, "They wanted to follow me, and I couldn't refuse. So..."
Yang Diao was speechless. They themselves often sent their most exceptional disciples into the weapon tomb to seek opportunities, but they always returned empty-handed. To think that this Li Xuan had actually subdued all the spirit weapons.
These were, after all, peerless spirit weapons that had existed for tens of thousands of years. The more Yang Diao thought about it, the more displeased he became. How was this possible?
"Father, since Young Master Li was able to obtain them, perhaps it is fate. Otherwise, for so many years, our Shanhai City would not have been guarding the weapon tomb in vain," Yang Zi said.
Yang Diao sighed helplessly as he looked at Li Xuan, then turned and said, "Boy, follow me."
Li Xuan followed, though he wasn't worried about Yang Diao making a move. If Yang Diao had intended to attack, he could have easily captured Li Xuan the moment he emerged.
Yang Zi did not follow. After Li Xuan entered the main hall with Yang Diao, she moved towards the weapon tomb.
"Young Master Li Xuan is truly remarkable," Yang Zi murmured with a wry smile, looking at the now empty weapon tomb.
"Sit," Yang Diao said, glancing at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan looked around and then sat down, his gaze returning to Yang Diao.
"Boy, I won't beat around the bush. You know how my daughter has treated you during this time, right?" Yang Diao began.
Li Xuan immediately nodded, "Miss Yang Zi is a good person."
Yang Diao's lips twitched. In this chaotic land, being called a "good person" was hardly high praise. However, Yang Diao could also tell that Li Xuan had a good impression of his daughter, Yang Zi. At least, for now.
"Since you think Zi'er is a good person, you know that being framed and unable to leave Shanhai City is a torment for her. As her friend, shouldn't you do something?" Yang Diao pressed.
Li Xuan knew exactly what Yang Diao meant. He said with a wry smile, "Senior, I do know of a way to break Miss Yang Zi's cursed body, but both methods are beyond my current ability."
Yang Diao's eyes narrowed. "Tell me these two methods."
Li Xuan did not hesitate. "The first is to sever Miss Yang Zi's fate line, resolving it from the root. However, my strength is not yet sufficient for that. The second is to transfer Miss Yang Zi's cursed body onto myself."
Yang Diao frowned and shook his head. "I've tried the transfer method long ago. However, ordinary people cannot withstand it. Moreover, if the transferred person dies, the curse will return to my daughter."
Yang Diao paused. "As for severing my daughter's root of fate, setting aside your insufficient strength, even I cannot accomplish it. Although you cannot achieve either method, it is clear that you have considered resolving my daughter's problem. Therefore, I will no longer pursue the spirit weapons in the weapon tomb."
Li Xuan was surprised that the second in command of Shanhai City was so amenable. However, he could now see that Yang Diao cared deeply for his daughter, Yang Zi. It was just that this cursed body was indeed troublesome.
"Senior Yang, perhaps you could try transferring Miss Yang Zi's curse to me?" Li Xuan suggested after some thought.
"Absolutely not!"
As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, Yang Zi entered the hall.
"Young Master Li Xuan, your willingness to do this is already deeply appreciated by me. However, this is no trivial matter. To use your life to fulfill me, I cannot accept it," Yang Zi said to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan scratched his head. "I'm not just saying it. If I didn't have some confidence, I wouldn't cooperate even if you wanted me to."
Li Xuan remembered that the Heavenly Dao Brush had said his body was a sword body, and sword cultivators inherently countered all evil arts. Li Xuan trusted his body and believed the Heavenly Dao Brush would not harm him, as it was a spiritual weapon left by his master.
"Zi'er, what he says is not without reason. He possesses great fortune, clearly a chosen one of destiny. The curse will not affect him as much as it affects you. Even if that were not the case, with me here, his life would be out of danger," Yang Diao said after a moment's thought, looking at Yang Zi.
Yang Zi looked at Li Xuan, silent, but the struggle in her eyes was evident. Seeing this, Li Xuan's heart stirred, and his nine-zhang sword intent surged forth.
"Miss Yang Zi, I am confident," Li Xuan stated.
Yang Zi took a deep breath, her eyes brightening slightly. She nodded. "Young Master, if you can truly help me resolve this cursed body, then in this life, I, Yang Zi, shall obey your every command without complaint!"
Li Xuan smiled, withdrew his sword intent, and waved his hand. "You are too kind, Miss."
After speaking, Li Xuan looked at Yang Diao without saying a word, but Yang Diao immediately understood his meaning.
"Come with me to the secret chamber," Yang Diao said.
Li Xuan nodded slightly. Acting in the main hall might present complications. Soon, the three entered a secret chamber.
"Young Master Li Xuan, if you regret this now, I will bear no ill will," Yang Zi said to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan smiled and waved his hand, then looked at Yang Diao. "Senior, let us begin."
Yang Diao nodded and gestured for Li Xuan to sit down. Seeing this, Yang Zi knew Li Xuan was resolute and sat down opposite him.
Soon, Yang Diao formed hand seals, and a beam of multicolored light enveloped Li Xuan. The light then curved, forming an archway that connected to Yang Zi.
Judging by Yang Diao's skilled movements, he had clearly performed this ritual before. Black gases began to rise from Yang Zi's head. Through the archway of multicolored light, they instantly entered Li Xuan's body.
"Lingxi, guard!"
Li Xuan immediately sensed the presence of the black energy and communicated with Lingxi. As the spiritual sword in Li Xuan's dantian, Lingxi instantly poured its sword intent into Li Xuan's body. The moment the black energy entered, it was churned by the sword intent and began to be eroded and digested.
As time passed, Yang Zi's complexion grew pale. Large beads of sweat dripped down, and her seated form began to waver. Seeing this, Yang Diao quickly waved his hand, sending a surge of pure spiritual power into Yang Zi's body.
*Poof!*
Yang Diao coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning sallow. The archway of multicolored light began to show signs of cracking.
Yang Diao quickly formed hand seals again, and a continuous stream of spiritual power sustained the archway.
After a full three minutes, Yang Diao finally stopped. His gaze immediately shifted to Li Xuan, as his ability to withstand the transfer was the crucial factor.
However, Yang Diao soon stared in disbelief. The extracted black energy was swirling above Li Xuan's head, hesitant to enter!
"This boy's luck is truly immense!"