42 Peak fifth rank, Martial Arts Library (2/2)

He once had a favorable impression of her, since they were childhood friends. But ever since they entered the Zhao sect, the last bit of that favorable impression had disappeared.

Zhoa Xue’s eyes turned red as she bit her lip. “I’ve been muddled ever since I entered the Zhao sect. I hope that Brother Feng can remember our past days and not hate me…”

Looking at Zhao Xue’s sad face, Zhao Feng’s heart started to ripple, but soon, it became as still as water again.

“Everyone has their own freedom to make their choices…I’ve never hated you,” Zhao Feng smiled faintly, as if he was making a casual statement.

Sure, Zhao Feng had never hated Zhao Xue, but her actions had disappointed him.

I’ve never hated you!

Zhao Xue’s heart shook as she looked at the handsome youth “Has brother Feng never loved me…even back at Green Leaf Village?” Zhao Feng was a bit doubtful after she said this.

Zhao Feng wasn’t even fourteen years old. Half a year ago, he was only thirteen. His heart was pure and didn’t react to Zhao Xue’s love back then.

Now, Zhao Feng was fourteen and straining along the Martial Path, so he was a bit late on understanding the relationship between boys and girls.

Looking at Zhao Feng’s reaction, Zhao Xue’s heart became cold. She finally knew that Zhao Feng had never loved her. At most, it was a favorable impression during their childhood.

“Brother Feng!” Outside the garden came another clear voice.

Zhao Yufei walked happily into Zhao Feng’s garden. The two were neighbors and they were quite familiar with each other, therefore Zhao Yufei came in without knocking. Quickly, she felt that the atmosphere was a bit different.

Zhao Feng and Zhao Xue both stood quietly, and the latter was crying softly.

“What’s the matter?” Zhao Feng turned curiously towards Zhao Yufei.

At this moment two beautiful girls stood in this small garden. Zhao Xue’s skin was as smooth as water and her face was extremely pretty. However, compared to Zhao Yufei’s angelic aura, she seemed extremely dim…

In terms of talent, aura, and body, Zhao Xue was far inferior to Zhao Yufei.

“Brother Feng, haven’t you been to the Martial Arts Library to get your skills? You can get a peak ranked martial art since you ranked top three,” Zhao Yufei said, slightly confused.

She had just gone to the Martial Arts Library to choose her skills. The top ten could choose two high ranked martial arts. The top three could choose one peak ranked and two high ranked martial arts.

“Haha, I almost forgot,” Zhao Feng gently smiled.

Looking at Zhao Feng and Zhao Yufei smiling together, Zhao Xue felt sad and regretful. She regretted her decision in choosing Zhao Yijian…

Soon, Zhao Feng arrived at the Martial Arts Library. The elder guarding the library was a white bearded old man that looked familiar.

“It’s you?” The old man’s eyes lit up.

Zhao Feng immediately recognized him as well. “This junior sees elder.”

This old man was one of the two main judges who had supported Zhao Feng.

“I’m called Zhao Yusong. You can call me elder Zhao,” the judge said gently.

“Yes, elder Zhao.”

“Come with me.” Zhao Yusong took Zhao Feng to the second level.

There were over two hundred martial arts in the second level. Most were high ranked, while a low number of them were peak ranked. Peak ranked martial arts were very precious to the Zhao sect.

Zhao Feng scanned around and was surprised “Zhao elder, why is there only a token instead of the martial art?”

The second level of the Martial Arts Library didn’t hold martial arts. Instead, there was a jade token which had the skill’s name and short summaries.

“Hehe, martial arts of the high rank or higher are very precious. We can’t put the real copy here. When you choose the skill, I’ll go get the book for you,” Zhao Yusong explained.

Zhao Feng was disappointed. The sect was strict with high ranked martial arts which meant he couldn’t ‘steal’ any. But being able to choose one peak and two high ranked martial arts was still acceptable. He went around the second level and read all the summaries.

“What, haven’t you found a skill you want yet?” Zhao Yusong asked curiously.

Zhao Feng’s eyes twirled and laughed, “ Elder Zhao…since you’re the elder guarding the Martial Arts Library, why don’t you recommend some of the best skills for me.”

“Hahaha, don’t you know that this goes against the sect’s rules?” Zhao Yusong’s eyes twinkled.

Although he said that, Zhao Yusong still helped. He walked into the second level and slowly took a few jade tokens out…