If Zhang Yun weren't a fool, he certainly wouldn't let go of this incredible opportunity that was now in front of him.
"I'm sorry, but I'll say it again: after Yunwu Sect, I have no intention of joining any other forces, not even Sword Immortal Mansion."
Zhang Yun refused outright.
Becoming a disciple of a sword immortal might be the lifelong wish and pursuit of countless sword cultivators, but in Zhang Yun's eyes, it held absolutely no allure.
The level of a sword immortal may seem high to ordinary cultivators, but for Zhang Yun, who has even fought against a god-king, it is somewhat weak. If Zhang Yun were to become a disciple of a sword immortal, wouldn't he be lowering his own status?
"Brother Zhang, what did you just say?"
Zhang Yun's calm yet somewhat eerie words stunned Jian Yunxiao.
He had thought that Zhang Yun would excitedly agree, but he didn't expect her to refuse so decisively.
Did Zhang Yun's head get squeezed by a door?
Are you just going to give up such a golden opportunity that others would give up for eight lifetimes?
"I have no intention of joining any faction."
Zhang Yun spoke clearly, word by word.
"Brother Zhang, are you sure you don't want to reconsider?" Jian Yunxiao's smile became somewhat awkward.
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Chapter 195 Stealing Sword Techniques?
"There's nothing to consider, Brother Jian, please return," Zhang Yun said.
At this moment, he finally understood why the Sword Immortal had instructed Jian Yunxiao to invite him to the Sword Immortal's residence.
It turned out that the sword immortal valued his talent and wanted to take him as a disciple.
However, even though the Sword Immortal is a top expert in the Holy Domain and even the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, it is not wrong for him to have his own pride.
But this apprenticeship is so insincere.
It's one thing to accept someone as a nominal disciple, but he doesn't even show himself.
Judging from this, the sword immortal was not as concerned about taking him as a nominal disciple as one might imagine.
“Brother Zhang, don’t forget that the entire Qin Empire is after you, and the Holy Gate is behind all of this.”
After all, it was a task personally assigned by his master, and Jian Yunxiao did not want to give up.
"Brother Zhang also knows what kind of power the Holy Gate is. It is absolutely impossible for Brother Zhang to contend with it alone."
"However, as long as Brother Zhang successfully becomes a disciple of the Grandmaster, the entire Sword Immortal Mansion will be your backing. With the Sword Immortal Mansion supporting you, you will have no fear of the Holy Gate. At that time, the grudges between you and the Holy Gate will only be grudges between the younger generation. With Brother Zhang's talent and strength, why would you be afraid of the Holy Gate?"
"Moreover, once you officially become a disciple of my Sword Mansion, the matter concerning Zhuo Xinyan will no longer be an issue. This will not only avoid the battle five days from now, but I can also speak on your behalf and make Zhuo Xinyan your maidservant, which will not be difficult."
"By then, we'll all be family. What's wrong with that?"
“Brother Jian, there’s no need to say anything more. My mind is made up,” Zhang Yun replied firmly, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Brother Zhang, you..." Seeing Zhang Yun's stubbornness, Jian Yunxiao was at a loss for words. He then turned to Ye Qianzhi beside Zhang Yun and said, "Miss Ye, you must be very clear about the pros and cons. Try to persuade your young master."
“My young master’s wishes are my wishes. Since my young master is unwilling, there is nothing more to say.”
Ye Qianzhi's indifferent attitude made Jian Yunxiao's expression rather unpleasant.
Taking a deep breath, Jian Yunxiao shook his head and sighed, "Brother Zhang, I advise you to think it over carefully. This kind of opportunity is not something everyone can get."
Zhang Yun's attitude made Jian Yunxiao realize that no matter how much he tried to persuade him, he couldn't change Zhang Yun's mind in a short time.
After leaving his last words, Jian Yunxiao turned and left.
As I stepped out of the courtyard, I was greeted by a series of hurried figures.
Upon seeing who it was, Jian Yunxiao was slightly taken aback.
"Yunluo, what are you doing here?" Jian Yunxiao's eyes darted around. "Could it be that Grandmaster also sent you to persuade Zhang Yun?"
"What do you mean by persuading Zhang Yun?" Jian Yunluo looked up, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of doubt.
"So Yunluo didn't know that Grandmaster intended to take Zhang Yun as his disciple," Jian Yunxiao thought to himself. Then, with some curiosity, he asked, "Then why did you come to find Zhang Yun..."
"Oh right, how could I have almost forgotten about that?" Jian Yunluo slapped his forehead and explained, "Didn't Zhang Yun say today that he wanted to take that girl surnamed Zhuo as his maid?"
"What's wrong with that maid?" Jian Yunxiao frowned. A mere maid could make Jian Yunluo so anxious. This was not in line with Jian Yunluo's personality.
"This is what happened. Miss Zhuo... Zhuo Xinyan was practicing her sword in her spare time when Jian Mengchen happened to see her."
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Chapter 196 Ungrateful
“Normally, it’s not surprising that people from my Sword Mansion practice swordsmanship. The key point is that, according to Jian Mengchen, the version of the Shadowless Sword Technique that Zhuo Xinyan is practicing can only be practiced by formal disciples of the Sword Mansion.”
Sword techniques like the Shadowless Sword Technique, which are not considered advanced, can be learned by anyone in the Sword Palace, regardless of their status.
But as Zhang Yun said, the true essence of the Sword Palace will never be leaked.
Someone of Zhuo Xinyan's status can only cultivate the emasculated version.