Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1730 - 401: The 5 Ghost Funeral Door Nails and the Terrifying Chen 94

Chen Jie, with empty hands, seized the blade, the Jade Maiden Sword feeling like ice the moment it rested in his grasp. A piercing sharpness then coursed through his entire being. Truly, it lived up to its reputation as the world's foremost sword.

Gripping the sword, Chen Jie swiftly reversed his hold and, raising it with one hand, promptly offered it back to Master Jue Mie with the other.

"Master!"

The entire exchange was so fluid that Master Jue Mie had barely time to react. She only sensed a potent pulling force before the supposedly unyielding Jade Maiden Sword slipped from her grasp. By the time she processed what had happened, Chen Jie had already returned it to her.

Meeting Chen Jie's earnest smile, Master Jue Mie's expression turned stern as she inquired, "What is the meaning of this?"

"Are you looking down on me?"

Sensing her doubt, Chen Jie immediately responded, "No, no, Master, I would never have such thoughts. I hold nothing but the utmost admiration for you. In my haste earlier, I inadvertently took your treasured sword, and therefore, I return it."

Master Jue Mie stated, clearly displeased, "Since you managed to seize the sword, it signifies that my skill is inferior to yours; I have lost to you. If I have lost, you might as well have taken my life. Are you returning the sword now to humiliate me further?"

Chen Jie earnestly replied, "Master, please do not misunderstand. You have always been an object of my deep admiration. Had it not been for the circumstances today, such unpleasantness would never have arisen between us. I do not wish for this misunderstanding to escalate further. Returning your sword now is my way of demonstrating that this is not about personal gain, but for the greater good of all people in the world!"

Upon hearing Chen Jie's declaration, Master Jue Mie recognized the insincerity in his words, yet a smile began to form on her face.

Master Jue Mie, though strict and demanding, was not foolish. Chen Jie had already unequivocally proven her defeat by disarming her with his bare hands. Had Chen Jie chosen not to return the sword and instead threatened her with it, she might very well be lying dead at this very moment.

Her earlier unpleasant expression stemmed from embarrassment. However, with Chen Jie's act of returning the sword and his subsequent pronouncements about acting for the world, this flattery managed to put Master Jue Mie at ease. Her dignity was thus restored. Unless she were a complete fool, why wouldn't she gracefully accept the situation?

There was no need for further conflict or bloodshed after such a display.

Consequently, Master Jue Mie extended her hand to accept the Jade Maiden Sword from Chen Jie and remarked, "Hmm, much of what you said aligns with my own concerns for the world."

With a sigh, Master Jue Mie declared, "I concede defeat!"

"Thank you, Master."

Chen Jie immediately voiced his gratitude. Master Jue Mie replied with a wry smile, "Losing because I am not as skilled, what is there to be grateful for?"

Chen Jie responded, "Master should not speak that way. The Emei Thirteen Swords technique is indeed formidable, akin to a raging storm, with each subsequent strike surpassing the last in power. When you executed the twelfth sword, I was already finding it immensely difficult to defend myself. Had you unleashed the full thirteen swords, it would undoubtedly have been I who fell."

Chen Jie's words carried genuine emotional weight. Though he had bested Master Jue Mie, he proceeded to laud the Emei martial arts extravagantly, thereby preserving the dignity of both Master Jue Mie and the Emei Sect.

Deeply appreciative, Master Jue Mie stated, "Hmm, you speak the truth. The Emei Thirteen Swords do indeed escalate in power, each one more potent than the last. It is a pity that my own skills are inadequate, failing to honor my ancestors. If my senior sister, Gu Hongzi, were to have wielded it, you might not have been able to withstand her onslaught!"

Chen Jie replied, "Naturally, who is unaware of Senior Sister Gu Hongzi's renowned prowess? In fact, it is not only Senior Sister Gu Hongzi; even if Master had been truly serious, I would have struggled immensely to defend myself. It was only due to my sophisticated tactics employing my Qiankun Great Method, which was unknown to you, that I had an advantage. Had you been aware of it, achieving victory would have been a far more arduous task for me."

Chen Jie's magnanimous words caused Master Jue Mie's smile to widen considerably. Words truly possessed a unique power; through Chen Jie's eloquent speech, she managed to retain both her dignity and honor. Despite her defeat in the bout, her spirits remained undampened.

His intention to leave on such amicable terms was also a calculated part of Chen Jie's strategy. As a figure aiming to establish a presence within the Jianghu, forging alliances was crucial for his progression.

Master Jue Mie, in particular, presented herself as a valuable potential ally, perhaps even more so than members of the Wudang Sect. Chen Jie perceived that Master Jue Mie's inherently feminine nature led to a more straightforward, binary way of thinking. Once she deemed something to be beneficial, her allegiance would remain steadfast, and she would readily offer her support.

While the individuals from Wudang, with their stronger sense of independence, could also be potential allies, they would not be as easily influenced or utilized as Master Jue Mie.

Chen Jie courteously bid farewell to Master Jue Mie. However, Master Kong Wen's gaze remained grim as he turned to Master Jue Mie and inquired, "Master, is this truly the end of the matter?"