1355 I Like The Number Eigh (2/2)

”I don't want to play anymore. It's no fun now.” All this while Sword8 had been happy to serve as a sparring partner because battles with Lin Huang were very comfortable.

At first, she had completely dominated Lin Huang in combat; later on, his abilities had improved but the pleasure of battle was still there. Now, however, Lin Huang wanted to practice his new sword skills with her, and his initial lack of proficiency with many of these new skills had led to a decline in the overall smoothness of battle. Sword8 did not think that there was any fun in this sort of fight, so she abandoned her role right away.

Lin Huang smiled and nodded; he did not say much.

After all, this girl had practiced with him for more than 30 days and had even helped him to gain two breakthroughs in force-type that upgraded his overall ability by an entire level. This 'sparring partner' had definitely filled the role very satisfactorily; there was no need to demand anything further.

”Then we'll stop playing,” Lin Huang said as he sheathed his sword. His gaze softened as he looked at Sword8. ”Thank you, lass!”

”What are you thanking me for? I should be the one thanking you!” Sword8 also put her sword away and smiled at Lin Huang. ”Thank you for playing with me. I haven't had such a good time in ages.”

”I have a question; you don't have to answer if you don't want to.” Before he left, Lin Huang suddenly remembered one of his doubts. ”With your abilities, you should be ranked higher among Great Heaven's bodyguards, shouldn't you? Why are you ranked eighth?”

”Because I like the number eight. I told Lord Swordmaster that I wanted the name Sword8 and no one was allowed to try and take it from me. Lord Swordmaster agreed.” Sword8's expression was entirely matter-of-fact and she did not seem to see anything wrong with her approach.

”Oh, so that's what it is...” Only then did Lin Huang realize he had been over-thinking things previously.

”What about your abilities then? Which rank should you actually be?” Lin Huang asked again.

”I can't defeat Big Brother Sword1, and I can't defeat Bunny. I've beaten Big Nose a few times, but I know he deliberately let me win. The rest can't beat me,” Sword8 thought about it and gave her answer.

”Who is Bunny? Is that Sword2? Big Nose is Sword3?” Lin Huang asked curiously.

”Oh no, I'm done for now! I promised Bunny that I wouldn't say their nicknames in front of outsiders...” After Sword8 heard Lin Huang's inquiry, she realized she had said something that she should not have, and hastily covered her mouth.

”What nicknames? I didn't hear anything.” Lin Huang smiled.

”Yes, you can tell them that you didn't hear anything!” Sword8 nodded quickly.

”…”

”Lass, you take good care. I'll go on to the next stage now,” Lin Huang called to Sword8 and turned to leave, but he stopped in his tracks when he heard Sword8's shout.

”Wait a minute!”

”Is there anything else?” Lin Huang asked, rather surprised.

”Your overall abilities are okay, but your ultimate dao-type is still a little weak. I'll give you some sword skills as a present,” Sword8 said and skipped in front of Lin Huang.

She then stood on tiptoe, reaching toward his forehead to tap the tip of her finger against it.

A massive amount of Sword Dao Inheritances instantly flooded Lin Huang's brain.

After Sword8 pulled her hand back, Lin Huang briefly probed the information that she had transmitted and immediately widened his eyes.

Sword8 had transmitted had more than 1.6 million sword skills, which was twice the inheritance of Sword10!

The key thing was that she had not only mastered a large number of sword skills, but she had also honed her use and expansion of sword skills far beyond Sword10. No wonder this girl was terrifyingly powerful in ultimate dao-type.

”Thank you!” Lin Huang thanked her again.

”You're welcome. If you have a chance in the future, just come and play with me.” Sword8,who had retreated over ten meters away, waved at Lin Huang.

”If there is a chance, I definitely will!” Lin Huang nodded slightly. Only then did he turn and walk in the direction of the palace door.