Sword Comes.

Summary

Chen Ping An returns to the blacksmith shop and asks Master Ruan for a loan of 15 or 16 taels of silver, but is dismissed harshly. Ruan Qiong, the master, is conflicted about his apprentice's hard work and his own aspirations as a swordsmith. In a fit of rage, he confronts unseen cultivators, demonstrating his power by killing several and issuing a warning against future transgressions. Meanwhile, Chen Ping An senses something ominous in the stream near the shop, suspecting ghostly activity. He investigates, sharing his concerns with Ruan Xiu, who is skeptical. Their interaction reveals Ruan Xiu's aversion to studying, highlighting the tensions in their lives as they navigate the complexities of their world.

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