They finally resolved the mysteries. The story had begun the previous night when Liu Wuxie had passed by and seen Miao Feiyu forging a sword.0

The two had exchanged ideas, and Liu Wuxie had quickly identified the flaw in Miao Feiyu's technique.0

Miao Feiyu had researched through the night and finally succeeded at dawn.0

But for the Renowned Sword Manor, it meant everything. It gave them hope for a revival. If they won the duel three days from now, and combined it with their swordsmithing breakthrough, they could restore the Renowned Sword Manor to its former glory.0

They couldn't afford to lose the duel. Doing so would cost them the Heavenly Xun Sword. While it wouldn't destroy the Renowned Sword Manor, losing the sword would severely damage its reputation. Even if they forged stronger swords later, they might still fail to find buyers.0

"Brother Liu—no, Uncle Liu. I apologize for being a little rude earlier," Miao Jianying replied, looking visibly awkward about addressing someone younger than him as 'uncle.'0

"Just call me Brother Liu. There's no need to change how you address me. With...0