Chapter 157: Chapter 150 Celestial Spirit Sword Box

“Teacher Fang, have some tea.”

Gao Xuan invited Fang Yumei into the room and had the household robot make some fine tea.

Fang Yumei was quite composed. She picked up the teacup and took a gentle sip.

The aroma of the tea was fresh and the taste was smooth, with a long-lasting aftertaste. It was indeed very good tea leaves.

Fang Yumei looked around the room; this large apartment must be worth at least twenty million.

The modern and simple decor appeared exquisite and high-end, and the various pieces of furniture and decor were clearly valuable.

It was said that Gao Xuan came from the countryside, an orphan with no parents. Yet he lived in such luxury.

Looking at Gao Xuan’s attire and accessories, they were all exquisite upper-grade. Even without recognizing the brands, it was clear they were not cheap.

Fang Yumei felt a bit emotional. It seemed this child was not short of money at all.

In truth, even a seventh-level swordsman would need several years of accumulation to earn such money.

A seventh-level swordsman was already a very skilled swordsman, but making a lot of money legally was not easy.

That’s why so many swordsmen engaged in illegal trades.

Fang Yumei had heard that Gao Xuan was being kept, and seeing his situation, it appeared to be true.

Then again, with Gao Xuan’s extremely handsome looks, if he really indulged himself, these material enjoyments wouldn’t be hard to obtain.

In today’s world, the status of women was becoming increasingly important. Women were more attuned to Source Power. Even if this affinity was only one percent higher, magnified to billions of people, this proportion became very alarming.

Human Source Power had evolved over thousands of years, and though women didn’t quite ride on men’s heads, they were certainly able to stand on equal footing.

Observing Gao Xuan’s lifestyle, Fang Yumei formed a basic judgment about his current state.

This also made Fang Yumei a bit worried; Gao Xuan seemed to have indulged himself in luxurious living and beauty. Did he still have any ambition?

However, since she had come, she had to give it a try. Even if it didn’t work out, she wouldn’t lose anything.

Fang Yumei said seriously to Gao Xuan, “Gao Xuan, I have something very important. Can we talk privately?”

Gao Xuan nodded: “Let’s go to the study.”

Yun Qingshang didn’t mind. Fang Yumei was acting mysteriously, but she wasn’t interested in knowing.

If she wanted to know, Gao Xuan wouldn’t hide it from her.

Yun Qingshang stood up, bowed slightly to Fang Yumei, then turned silently and left.

Fang Yumei nodded as well. To tell the truth, she liked Yun Qingshang’s character better.

Whether swordsmen or other martial artists, artists, scientists, they all needed to endure loneliness.

Gao Xuan was too lively, lacking the ability to tolerate loneliness.

Precisely because of this, Fang Yumei believed Gao Xuan’s talent was too high. While others used every effort, he casually practiced and was already unmatched, incomparable to anyone. That was talent.

After Yun Qingshang left, Fang Yumei solemnly took a silver Sword Box from the suitcase.

The Sword Box was four feet long, seven inches wide, and three inches thick, looking like it was for placing a Sword Artifact.

The Sword Box had no seams and a metallic sheen on its surface, resembling pure silver.

Gao Xuan had never seen such a thing before and curiously asked, “What is this?”

“This is the Celestial Spirit Sword Box.”

Fang Yumei said, “It’s a very special marvel. Legend says it contains the Celestial Spirit Sword Scripture.”

Gao Xuan asked, “Teacher Fang, why did you come to me?”

Fang Yumei said, “It’s like this, the Celestial Spirit Sword Box cannot be opened by force.”

“Then how should it be opened?” Gao Xuan cooperatively followed up.

Fang Yumei said, “By holding the Celestial Spirit Sword Box, a person’s spirit can connect with it, entering a spiritual illusion world. Defeating the elder in the illusion can open the Sword Box.”

Fang Yumei said, “In the spiritual illusion world, Source Power cannot be used, and one can only purely compare swordsmanship. That’s the real difficulty because the elder can learn your Swordsmanship and continuously replicate himself, reportedly up to thirty-six copies.”

“I see, that’s indeed a tough challenge.”

Gao Xuan nodded; such a design was quite perverse.

A swordsman might defeat thirty-six swordsmen of the same level, but almost never thirty-six of themselves…

As the saying goes, the greatest enemy is oneself.

One could imagine the difficulty of passing the Celestial Spirit Sword Box’s test.

Gao Xuan asked, “What are the benefits of the Celestial Spirit Sword Scripture?”

Fang Yumei said, “According to legend, the Celestial Spirit Sword Scripture can directly elevate one’s Swordsmanship by one realm. Of course, that’s just a legend. No one knows the real situation.”

“It doesn’t sound very reasonable.”

Gao Xuan said with some doubt, “For instance, if a Golden Level strong person obtains the Celestial Spirit Sword Scripture, can it also elevate them by one realm?”

Fang Yumei smiled bitterly, “Maybe.”

She also knew it was unreasonable; the Golden Level was recognized as the extreme of power. The Celestial Spirit Sword Box didn’t seem to be such a defying marvel.

Fang Yumei explained, “The Celestial Spirit Sword Scripture is indeed uncertain. But precisely because it’s unknown, I’m full of curiosity and motivation.”

Mystery and the unknown always stimulate human exploratory desires. It’s also a genetic instinct of humanity.

If it was certain what the Celestial Spirit Sword Box contained and its purpose, Fang Yumei might not have been so actively exploring it for over a decade.

Gao Xuan nodded; Fang Yumei’s explanation convinced him.

Indeed, the mysterious unknown was more interesting. If everything was known, it lost its charm.

For instance, if someone tells a joke, it’s hard to laugh if you’ve heard it before. Like watching a suspense movie, if you know the ending, watching it again becomes bland.

In battles with opponents, he always knew the ending early, making the fight passionless.

Only an opponent as unpredictable as Luojia made him feel tense, feel the thrill of combat.

Gao Xuan felt some things needed to be clarified; he said, “Teacher Fang, once the Sword Box is opened, how do we divide the Celestial Spirit Sword Scripture?”

“If there really is a Celestial Spirit Sword Scripture, let me read it once, that’s enough.”

Fang Yumei had thought about this matter early on; she decisively said, “If there’s no scripture, the Celestial Spirit Sword Box can be given to you.”

This condition was quite generous. However, Fang Yumei was not at a loss.

The Celestial Spirit Sword Box, if unopened, had no use.

Gao Xuan asked again, “Teacher Fang, if we can’t open the Sword Box and fail the test, will there be any undesirable results?”

Fang Yumei nodded slightly; Gao Xuan was indeed smart and cautious, not as flamboyant as he seemed.

“If you cannot pass the test, a person’s spirit will suffer a great blow. The weak-willed might lose confidence in the Sword Dao. Only those with strong will can overcome these impacts, though it takes some time.”

Everything Fang Yumei said was the truth, but she made some technical adjustments.

Swordsmen who couldn’t pass the Sword Box test almost always lost confidence.

Even those with incredibly strong will needed three to five years of accumulation to break free from spiritual shackles and regain themselves.

Fang Yumei’s calculations were simple; opening the Sword Box meant everyone was happy. Even if Gao Xuan’s Swordsmanship improved greatly, it wouldn’t matter. After all, Gao Xuan currently dominated Haijing, unmatched by anyone.

If the Sword Box couldn’t be opened, she wouldn’t lose anything. Gao Xuan would face the challenge. Even if he could regain confidence, it’d take three to five years.

During the university Sword Dao League competitions, it wouldn’t involve him.

East Continent’s Sword Dao League had only so many experts. Removing Gao Xuan meant removing a strong opponent, which was beneficial to Haijing University.

Fang Yumei said, “Gao Xuan, the Celestial Spirit Sword Box is very dangerous. I approached you because I believed you had the talent to try it.”

She emphasized, “Think it through, don’t blame me if you fail. That wouldn’t be good.”

Gao Xuan nodded; he understood that Fang Yumei had her own agenda.

Nonetheless, with their differing positions, Fang Yumei having her own ideas was normal.

A woman of her age wouldn’t treat him as a son just because he looked good.

Gao Xuan patted the Sword Box, “Alright, I’ll do it.”

Fang Yumei was a bit surprised at how quickly Gao Xuan made his decision.

She couldn’t help but remind again, “This is very important. Make sure you weigh the pros and cons. Don’t act impulsively.”

Gao Xuan laughed heartily, lifting the Celestial Spirit Sword Box: “Don’t worry, Teacher Fang. Despite my young age, I know the importance of trust. I wouldn’t joke about this.”

He confidently said, “I also have to thank Teacher Fang for giving me the Sword Box. You’re very kind.”

Fang Yumei was speechless; this Gao Xuan was celebrating far too early…