Late autumn had arrived, and the weather was gradually getting colder.
The originally golden apricot trees in the ***Black Star*** Sect now only had a few leaves left on their branches, several mountains had become bare, and the disciples had also put on thicker autumn clothes.
After Ye Anping bought three sets of men's clothes for Feng Yu Die and asked his sister to compliment her, Feng Yu Die went directly to the *Clothing Design Hall* and bought two sets of male disciples' uniforms, wearing them every day.
Under Pei Lianxue's instigation, Feng Yu Die adjusted for half a month and gradually became adept at cross-dressing as a man. Although her actions and posture still couldn't compare to those demonic cultivators who were proficient in skin-changing techniques or cultivators who were skilled in disguise, as long as no one touched her chest area, most people would probably see her as something ambiguous, neither male nor female.
Because of this matter, Elder Qin from **Heavenly Cloud Peak** scolded her many times. "A girl should look like a girl. You, dressed in this ambiguous attire, go kneel on bamboo slices!"
Elder Qin was already annoyed by her ruffian ways, and now he had a reason to give her a hard time during class-- making her carry hundreds of pounds of weight while practicing swordsmanship or keeping her locked inside the Spirit Gathering Array for three days and nights...
However, that was also a blessing in disguise. Due to Feng Yu Die's unparalleled qualifications, after a month and a half of these hardships, she finally reached the middle stage of the *Foundation Building*, successfully meeting all the criteria set by Ye Anping.
One day, when Ye Anping was on the **Middle Peak**, he bought a newspaper and saw a message written in the corner-- *"The leader of the ***Moon Shadow Sword*** Sect in the **Southern Region**, Yun Tianchong, will be coming out of seclusion after New Year."*
This news marked the beginning of the ***Moon Shadow Sword*** Sect incident.
As expected, the plot timeline had deviated significantly from what happened in the game.
So, after the evening classes, he asked his sister and Feng Yu Die to come to the bamboo forest next to their courtyard.
...
In the bamboo forest, the autumn wind rustled through the leaves.
Ye Anping, wearing the sect uniform and holding his sword in his hand, closed his eyes and faced a green bamboo stalk, slowly lowering his stance.
*"Calm your mind and gather your qi... Calm your mind and gather your qi..."*
*Swish---*
The wail of a sword echoed from the center of the bamboo forest.
The sword in Ye Anping's hand seemed to disappear for an instant, leaving only a silver crescent arc in front of him.
The bamboo stalk let out a mournful cry as if complaining.
*Snap---*
At first glance, it seemed that Ye Anping was swinging the sword horizontally, but after the sound was heard, the bamboo, which was nearly ten feet high, split into two parts from the middle, bending toward the left and right sides.
Both the *Interrogation Sword* technique that he practiced and his sister's *Leaf Shadow Sword* technique, underwent a qualitative change at the fifth level.
The *Leaf Shadow Sword* technique could control all things into spiritual swords. After the fifth level, it was possible to turn one sword into ten swords. If it were perfected, the sword would be like falling flowers all over the sky, making it impossible to dodge.
As for the *Interrogation Sword* technique, it would render others unable to see through the sword blade at all. At the fifth level, "horizontal slash" could be turned into "vertical slash", and "stab" could be turned into "cut". If perfected, one could even stand with hands behind their back and unleash thousands of light swords.
Now, looking at the bamboo that was cut horizontally by his sword but was split into two vertically, Ye Anping breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hoo--"
He finally caught up at the last moment and successfully cultivated the *Interrogation Sword* technique to the fifth level.
This fifth level of his sword technique was also something required by his plan.
Thinking back, when his sister was training in the ***Hundred Lotus*** Sect, she immediately understood the *Leaf Shadow Sword* technique to the fourth level, and then somehow managed to reach the fifth level in a month or two.
On the other hand, it took him almost a year to go from the third level to the fifth. Although that wasn't slow, compared to his sister's talent, he could only feel ashamed and inferior.
Perhaps this achievement was also thanks to Feng Yu Die boosting his luck.
If he hadn't gotten on Feng Yu Die's 'lucky train', most likely he would only be in the early stage of the *Foundation Building* now, and would not be able to deal with the affairs of the ***Moon Shadow Sword*** Sect.
"I really have to thank her."
*Swoosh swoosh--*
The sound of footsteps on the crisp leaves came from behind. Ye Anping withdrew his sword and looked back.
Today, Feng Yu Die was wearing a dragon robe that looked like an emperor's from the ordinary world, found from who knows where. Seeing it, Ye Anping couldn't stop a grimace: *What kind of clothes is this?*
Pei Lianxue was walking beside Feng Yu Die with a smile on her face, but Ye Anping could tell that her smile was forced.
Just as he thought--
Pei Lianxue must be very upset now!! This second idiot had been so annoying lately!!
Brother asked her to coax this second idiot a bit, and let the idiot adapt to wearing men's clothing. As a result, ever since she praised her a few times, the second idiot had developed a habit.
Every morning when she woke up, the first thing she did was to change into men's clothes and come over to ask her if she looked good.
So annoying!
So frustrating!!!
However, when she saw her brother waiting ahead, she swallowed her annoyance and walked over quickly.
"Brother, have you been waiting long?"
"No... I practiced my sword for a while."
Ye Anping felt that he had allowed his sister to praise that second idiot too much. He looked at the golden Feng Yu Die with a flat mouth, feeling his eyes irritated.
Feng Yu Die's taste in women's attire was normal, but when it came to men's clothing...
However... The plan was more important.
"Hoo--"
Ye Anping let out a breath and led the two girls to sit in a pavilion nearby.
As soon as Feng Yu Die sat down, Xiao Tian popped out from her forehead. However, after taking a glance at her clothes, her face instantly turned black. She flew to Ye Anping and fiercely kicked his head while complaining: *'You brat!! Look what you've done!! You've ruined my lovely Yu Die! She looks neither male nor female... and she even has a cross-dressing fetish! Give me back my Yu Die! Waaa-- Wooooooo!'*
"..."
Ye Anping knew he was in the wrong, but he ignored her.
Anyway, after the matter was done, he would instruct his sister to say: *"I still think you look better in a dress,"* and she should be able to quit this habit.
That's what was called obedience and loyalty.
After organizing his thoughts, Ye Anping went straight to the point. "Sister Feng, start packing when you go back. We are going to the ***Moon Shadow Sword*** Sect in the **Southern Region**."
"Huh?"
"There are spirit stones to earn."
"Oh!" Feng Yu Die snapped her fingers and nodded. "Got it. Say, what are we going to do?"
*You don't even haggle with me anymore and just agree directly?*... Ye Anping pursed his lips and replied, "You need to gain the trust of the second lady of the ***Moon Shadow Sword*** Sect, Yun Jiujiu."
"Trust... how do I do that?"
"I can only tell you some things about Yun Jiujiu's preferences and personality."
"Can't you be more detailed?" Feng Yu Die pouted. "Didn't you get quite detailed about the previous things?"
"Most of the time, you will have to rely on yourself and adapt to circumstances. My sister and I can't keep an eye on what's going on with you all the time. We'll have our own troubles to deal with..."
"Well... then, explain."
Hearing this, Xiao Tian understood: *'Hey kid, this is why you're asking Yu Die to dress as a man?'*
Ye Anping hesitated before saying, "I will go to the ***Moon Shadow Sword*** Sect's eldest lady, Yun Yiyi."
Then, he looked at Pei Lianxue. "Sister, you will go to the third young lady, Yun Xi."
"Understood!!"
Ye Anping looked at her in concern. "Sister, please be careful! I will not be with you this time, so you have to think about everything yourself..."
"Ah, okay..."
"However, I will give you some tips. Yun Xi's side should be simpler."
"Got it!"
Ye Anping sighed and finally said, "After we reach the ***Moon Shadow Sword*** Sect, we won't be able to meet all the time. So, I'll set up a location where we can meet every three days. I have also prepared some secret codes to prevent us from being tracked and exposed. I'll explain the specifics along the way."
