The Empress Chose My Bride, and Now I’m Stuck with a Yandere at -9999 Affection - Chapter 78:

Chapter 78: Heaven-Defying System and a Pig-Teammate:

Jiang Xuan wasn’t really interested in the so-called best blade in the world that Ming Yue mentioned. As a mere Martial Apprentice rookie, there was no point in paying attention to things he couldn’t reach. 

Besides, that blade was guarded by the Qilin Clan, beings stronger than Martial Emperors—how could a rookie like him even think about it?

On the surface, Jiang Xuan cooperatively nodded, then respectfully replied, “Lady Ming Yue, I’ve taken note of the fine blade you mentioned. But… where is the weapon you promised to give me?”

Ming Yue, “…”

Ming Yue pulled out a pitch-black blade from her storage ring and handed it to Jiang Xuan. “This blade was a birthday gift from my mother. It’s called Zhan You. Its origins are quite mysterious. However, with my current strength, it actually hinders me, so I’ll give it to you as your weapon.”

Accepting the blade, Jiang Xuan quickly expressed his gratitude. “Thank you, Lady Ming Yue. I really like it.”

As he spoke, Jiang Xuan stepped forward and performed a blade-drawing stance. Ming Yue was stunned as she watched—Jiang Xuan’s movement was identical to the mysterious powerhouse in her dream. Upon closer inspection, the black blade in Jiang Xuan’s hand also resembled the one the mysterious man wielded.

Ming Yue had made up her mind. In her view, Jiang Xuan was very likely hiding his strength, and he had to be that mysterious powerhouse. The only thing puzzling her now was whether the strange dream would come true someday.

Convinced that the dream was likely real, Ming Yue looked at Jiang Xuan’s back with a mix of shame and anger. [Good, very good. Pretending to respectfully call me Lady Ming Yue on the surface, but calling me Little Yue’er behind my back? Sooner or later, I’ll make you taste my wrath!]

Meanwhile, Jiang Xuan remained clueless that he had unknowingly offended this little ancestor. He didn’t draw the blade yet, frozen because the system had just provided the blade’s information:

Weapon Name: Zhan You

Origin: Blade of an Ancient Demon God

Grade: Spirit-grade (currently sealed with 99 seals)

Blade Spirit: Peerless Blade Spirit (seriously injured and in deep sleep)

In the system space, Jiang Xuan exclaimed, “System, are you sure this information is accurate? This is way too exaggerated!”

[Ding! Host, the scanning function of this system has never made a mistake.]

“Good, good, good! I’ve been lacking a good blade. This really is a stroke of luck. I can’t believe the little ancestor gave me such a treasure so willingly! By the way, System, how do I unlock the seals?”

[Ding! Based on the host’s current strength, the system can assist in unsealing. However, given the host’s cultivation level, only the first seal can be safely unlocked. Unlocking too many seals will result in severe backlash.]

“Nice, System, you’re finally doing something useful. How about awakening the blade spirit?”

[Ding! When 30 seals are unlocked, the Peerless Blade Spirit can be awakened.]

“I see. Then for now, I’ll leave it as it is. Having a good blade is enough.”

Returning to the present, Jiang Xuan didn’t draw the blade. Instead, he turned to Ming Yue and said, “Lady Ming Yue, you’ve given me such a precious weapon… I really don’t know how to repay you. Maybe… I should repay you with my body?”

Ming Yue, “???”

Seeing his serious face, Ming Yue quickly stopped him, “Repay me with your body? Are you sure you’re not repaying kindness with enmity? Forget it. If you dare do that, I’ll take the blade back.”

“Please don’t, Lady Ming Yue! I know I was wrong. I’ll never mention it again,” Jiang Xuan said, looking heartbroken on the surface but overjoyed inside. [Good, good. She refused the repayment herself. I did feel a little guilty accepting such a good blade for free, but since she rejected my offer, there’s nothing I can do. What a noble heroine!]

Just as Jiang Xuan was admiring Ming Yue’s nobility, a loud noise suddenly came from the small village.

“Jiang Xuan, remember to keep your weapon ready. Let’s enter the village and see what’s going on,” Ming Yue instructed.

“Yes, I’ll follow all of Lady Ming Yue’s orders.”

Right after speaking, Ming Yue grabbed Jiang Xuan’s sleeve, and the two disappeared from the entrance.

When Jiang Xuan came back to his senses, he and Ming Yue were already inside the village. Around them, villagers were running and screaming. In front of them stood a gigantic Fire Wolf. At the same time, thanks to Jiang Xuan’s earlier guidance, the system immediately provided information:

Demonic Beast: Giant Fire Wolf

Bloodline: None

Cultivation: 1st stage Earth Martial Realm

Current Favorability: -666

Friendly Reminder: Host’s charm is ineffective on beasts with low intelligence. Additionally, this beast is currently under external control.

From Jiang Xuan’s current perspective, a 1st stage Earth Martial Realm beast wasn’t much of a threat. However, the system’s information mentioned it was being controlled. That raised serious concerns.

[Controlled? This is different from the Wind Demon Evil Tiger controlled by parasitic spiders before. This feels much more troublesome. Looks like I’ve unknowingly gotten involved in some big scheme.]

On the other side, Ming Yue casually slashed her sword, killing the Giant Fire Wolf instantly. Seeing the beast fall, the villagers hurriedly came forward to express their gratitude.

Suddenly, Jiang Xuan thought of something and told the system, “System, you missed something. Hurry up and scan these villagers.”

Name: Zhang Yin

Cultivation: 1st stage Martial Disciple Realm

Current Favorability: 0

Current Status: Corpse Puppet

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Friendly Reminder: These villagers are already dead. A Blood Sacrifice Formation has been set up nearby. Host is advised to be cautious.

“System, you’ve messed up again! You should have scanned and reported this immediately!”

[Ding! The system detected that the villagers’ cultivation levels were too weak and deemed them no threat to the host, hence no immediate report.]

Jiang Xuan, “…”

He didn’t have time to scold the system because he noticed Ming Yue handing him a large pancake.

“Jiang Xuan, this is the reward for upholding justice—some local delicacies from the villagers. Here, have one.”

Jiang Xuan, “???”

He was stunned. Not only did he have a pig-system, but now even his teammate was a pig teammate! Jiang Xuan didn’t accept the pancake. Instead, he placed his hand on his blade. In the next moment, a flash of blade light passed by. He slowly sheathed the blade as all the corpse puppet villagers around them were sliced in half—along with the pancake in Ming Yue’s hand.

Ming Yue was completely stunned, “Jiang Xuan, what are you doing? Why… why would you do this?”

“Lady Ming Yue, take a good look at the villagers’ bodies. They don’t have a single drop of blood. Don’t you understand yet?”

Originally furious, Ming Yue frowned after closely observing the villagers’ abnormal corpses.

Before she could say anything, a gigantic shadow suddenly enveloped the entire village. A booming voice echoed from above.

“The Dark Nether Ming Phoenix Clan is still so naive. Now, I’ve really caught a big fish with an exalted identity.”