"Did the emperor clarify my identity in the decree and say that I am the successor of the Sword God?"
This idea came to Ji Tianxing's mind as the first reaction.
He nodded to Shui Ruoyu and replied truthfully: "That's right."
Shui Ruoyu's pupils shrank, his emotions became more complicated, and he actually sighed.
She lowered her head slightly, with a trace of sadness in her eyes, as if she was recalling something from the past.
After a moment, she continued to ask: "Tian Xing, can you tell me how you obtained the inheritance of the Sword God?"
"This..." Ji Tianxing frowned immediately and hesitated without answering.
Of course he could see that after Shui Ruoyu learned that he was the successor of the Sword God, her perception and attitude towards him became obviously much closer.
He could no longer suppress the doubts in his heart and asked Shui Ruoyu: "Master Shui, this junior doesn't quite understand, why do you want to ask about the Sword God?
This junior came to Shenyin Sect just to take away the Tiangang Divine Fire Cauldron on the order of the Emperor. What does this have to do with the Sword God?"
Shui Ruoyu was startled for a moment, and then he stopped laughing. His smile was actually a bit bitter and self-deprecating.
"Tian Xing, don't be anxious about the Shen Ding, we'll talk about it later.
I just have great respect and admiration for the Sword God. When I learned that you are the successor of the Sword God, I wanted to know more about it. You...should be able to understand my feelings, right?"
Ji Tianxing shook his head and said in a low tone: "Master Shui, although I am young, I am not inexperienced in the world.
When the junior broke into the cave just now, the first time you saw the junior, you were already confused, lost your bearings, and mistakenly recognized the junior.
This junior is sure that you are not as simple as respecting and worshiping the Sword God, and it is very likely that you have some connection with the Sword God."
As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Shui Ruoyu, observing the changes in her expression.
Sure enough, Shui Ruoyu's complexion changed slightly, her eyes were a little dodgey, and she didn't dare to look directly into his eyes.
Seeing her reaction, Ji Tianxing became more certain and continued: "A long time ago, a peerless strong man once told me that the Sword God never accepted any disciples during his lifetime, but he had four followers who were considered his named disciples.
The surnames of these four named disciples are Gu, Ye, Xiao, and Shui!
As the successor of the Sword God, I have a mission to find these four seniors.
Before that, I had already found Ye Hengchuan and Xiao Wentian. Ye Huang lived in seclusion in the boundless realm of the Manggu Mountains, guarding the lonely city, waiting for one person.
And Xiao Wentian lived in seclusion in the great swamp of the Southern Wilderness, and founded the Xiao clan, which will last forever. It has already spread its branches and leaves, has many children and grandchildren, and is enjoying its long life.
Among the four seniors, only Gu and Shui have not been found, and there are still no clues."
Ji Tianxing was talking eloquently, but when Shui Ruoyu heard these words, she turned her head slightly and remained silent with a complicated expression.
Ji Tianxing showed a smile and said calmly: "When I came to Shenyin Sect before, I only thought about being ordered to retrieve the divine tripod, and I never thought about it.
Even though I learned that the headmaster of the Shenyin Sect was named Shui, I never thought about it.
Only now do I finally understand why you are so excited and even a strong soul can lose your composure.
Master Shui, if I guess correctly, you are one of the four named disciples of the Sword God, Gu Ye Xiao Shui, right?"
After saying that, he stared at Shui Ruoyu with a look of deep anticipation.
Shui Ruoyu was silent for a long time before slowly turning her head to look at him.
At this time, not only did she look a little sad, but her eyes were also covered with a thin layer of mist.
As a strong soul and leader of a sect, she is a strong person with a calm heart and a tenacious will. She will never lose her composure easily.
If her will is not strong enough, how can she stick to Shenyin Sect and protect Shen Ding for hundreds of years?
But now that she saw Ji Tianxing and listened to Ji Tianxing talk about these past events, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
Just because Ji Tianxing guessed correctly, she was indeed the fourth disciple of the Sword God, Shui Ruoyu!
Moreover, she has many stories and contains too much pain in her heart!
"Tian Xing...you are indeed worthy of being the successor of Master. Master's legacy will surely be carried forward in your hands.
When you talk eloquently, you look confident and energetic, so much like your master back then!"
Shui Ruoyu looked at Ji Tianxing with a smile on his face, and his tone was full of emotion and reminiscence.
Ji Tianxing saw her expression and eyes clearly, and suddenly felt that she was familiar, and his heart was suddenly touched.
"I seem to have seen Master Shui's demeanor and eyes in Xiao Ling'er before.
It was a kind of regret that a deep love could not be achieved, but her eyes were a little more desperate and reminiscing than Xiao Ling'er's.
After all, the Sword God is a deceased person, and Master Shui will never see him again.
Hey...could it be that Master Shui, as the registered disciple of the Sword God, has fallen in love with the Sword God and has been in love with him all his life?"
This thought suddenly flashed through Ji Tianxing's mind, and he was stunned.
At the same time, Zangtian's deep and vicissitudes of voice sounded in his mind.
"You kid... finally understand."
"Ah?" Ji Tianxing understood the meaning of its words and suddenly felt a little incredible, "Zangtian, did I really guess it?"
Zangtian did not respond to him, and said to Shui Ruoyu in a low and solemn tone: "Ah Shui, thousands of years have passed, and you have gone from your cardamom years to the white-haired white head you have today. Why can't you untie the knot?
Can’t you let him go?”
Shui Ruoyu was secretly feeling sad when he suddenly heard Zangtian's voice and his body was shaken.
She raised her sleeves to wipe away the tears from her eyes, immediately turned her head, looked at Ji Tianxing with burning eyes, and asked in disbelief: "Zang Tian? Is that his voice?"
Ji Tianxing did not speak, but nodded calmly.
Zangtian's voice sounded again, his tone full of vicissitudes and emotion, and he said: "The Sword God has been obsessed with swordsmanship all his life, he was born for martial arts, and he died for Shinto.
There are many women who are as devoted to him as you are, but who can get his attention and love?
When the Sword God left back then, I reminded you not to be too affectionate, as you will only be hurt in the end.
Unexpectedly, after a thousand years, you still have no regrets, but it is a pity that the Sword God cannot see it..."
Shui Ruoyu heard it clearly this time and was immediately sure that this was indeed Zangtian's voice.
She stared at Ji Tianxing with burning eyes and said in a complicated tone: "Tianxing, you actually got the Heaven Burial Sword? What's its current situation?"
Ji Tianxing didn't say anything more and directly sacrificed the Broken Sword Burial Sky and presented it in front of Shui Ruoyu.
Shui Ruoyu's expression changed, and his figure flew over in a flash and landed next to Ji Tianxing.
She fixed her eyes on the Zangtian Sword and asked in an urgent tone: "Zangtian! It is indeed you! Where did you go after you left with the master?