After a period of hard cultivation, Liu Sicheng was already able to become a teacher. Before officially leaving the school, an assessment was needed to test Liu Sicheng's cultivation results.

The test site was chosen in a cave in the back mountain.

At this time, Xiaoxue and Liu Sicheng both changed into practice clothes and each equipped with weapons.

The weapon used by Liu Sicheng is an unbladed ring-headed knife, weighing about two and a half catties and about five feet long, without a knife blade, with peach wood as the handle and a cowhide rope wrapped around it to prevent the handle from slipping. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary utensil made by a small workshop.

The weapon carried by Xiaoxue is very special, it looks like a Western sword in appearance, with a semicircular gauntlet and a slender sword body, but the body of this sword is Mitsubishi-shaped, and it is bladed on three sides, which is very different from traditional Western swords.

Liu Sicheng couldn't help but sigh that the people from the Heavenly Kingdom of the Clouds are different, and even the weapons are unique.

The two stood facing each other, about ten steps apart, and after each posed, they officially entered the competition.

Liu Sicheng had already seen Xiaoxue's skills before, so he was extremely cautious, and as soon as he fought, he put on the defensive, intending to defend and counterattack, and then attack.

Seeing that he was on the defensive, Xiaoxue sank and took the initiative to attack. I saw her pull out her sword and unsheath it with a bang, and then quickly change its position with Liu Si as the center. Xiaoxue's speed was extremely fast, and her figure was erratic, and Liu Sicheng couldn't judge her position with his eyes for a while.

Although Liu Sicheng was able to perceive Xiaoxue's existence through "spiritual power", Xiaoxue's orientation changed too quickly, and Liu Sicheng couldn't lock on to the target to attack at all. You can only cross the knife in front of you, hold your breath and take a defensive position.

There is a way to defend for a long time and lose it, Xiaoxue grabbed Liu Sicheng's defensive gap in the fast movement, and a cold light immediately broke through the air and went straight to his middle. Seeing this, Liu Sicheng couldn't help frowning, instinctively flashed sideways, and the sword just swept under his left shoulder.

It's dangerous! Liu Sicheng sighed secretly.

Before Liu Sicheng could recover his strength, Xiaoxue's sword actually jumped over his head and stabbed at him again. Seeing this, Liu Sicheng struggled to dodge, and it was easy to pass the edge of the sword.

Unexpectedly, the sword slammed into the head again, and stabbed at Liu Sicheng's body again. Xiaoxue's sword was like a "spirit snake" that "bited" Liu Sicheng and didn't let go, and Liu Sicheng dodged left and right for a while and was not embarrassed.

It turns out that Xiaoxue's sword is made of special mild steel, and the blade is slender and extremely soft, so it can turn at will in the air and bite the enemy. Liu Sicheng didn't know what to do, so he fell into Xiaoxue's way. Under Xiaoxue's "spirit snake" offensive, it was extremely difficult for Liu Sicheng to even hold down the position.

Just when Liu Sicheng was anxious and clumsy to cope, Xiaoxue's offensive suddenly stopped, as if the rainstorm had stopped.

Liu Sicheng mistakenly thought that Xiaoxue had to suspend the offensive due to physical exhaustion, and couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Don't wait for when. I saw Liu Sicheng striding forward, slashing a flat knife, and stabbing straight towards the middle of Xiaoxue.

At the moment when the knife head was about to touch Xiaoxue's body, she suddenly jumped up on the ground, like a high jumper turning over the crossbar, and her body drew a perfect arc past Liu Sicheng. Then he rolled in the air and landed smoothly, and when Liu Sicheng couldn't return to defense, he put the blade against Liu Sicheng's neck with a backhand sword.

It turned out that Xiaoxue Shi stopped just to lure Liu Sicheng to take the initiative. Because under Liu Sicheng's all-out dodge, Xiaoxue could not quickly control the enemy, so he decisively changed his tactics and lured the enemy to attack; Then seize the flaw in Liu Sicheng's attack and subdue him in one fell swoop.

"Sicheng, you lost." Xiaoxue raised her hand and put her sword back into the sheath very handsomely.

Faced with such a result, Liu Sicheng was angry in his heart. Originally, he was still thinking about fighting Xiaoxue for thirty or fifty rounds to show his strong strength. didn't think that he would be defeated by Xiaoxue in just three or two efforts, and he couldn't even make a threatening attack, and he was even more annoyed in his heart.

Overcoming rigidity with softness, Xiaoxue perfectly proved this with actual combat. Through the perfect combination of body technique and swordsmanship, she firmly suppressed Liu Sicheng and made him unable to use his strength.

If you want to defeat Xiaoxue, you must suppress her body and sword skills, even if it is only one of them, there is a chance to defeat her.

At this time, a bold idea suddenly flashed in Liu Sicheng's mind, so he took the initiative to propose:

"Xiaoxue, can we have another game?"

"Another game?" Xiaoxue asked.

"Yes, I'm sure I'll defeat you!" Liu Sicheng replied loudly.

Xiaoxue knew that Liu Sicheng must be unwilling to lose this time, and seeing that he was full of confidence, she couldn't help but smile and responded:

"Well, since you're so confident, let's do it again."

So, the two of them stood back in their positions and posed again.

In the second competition, Liu Sicheng changed his normal behavior and actually went straight to Xiaoxue at the beginning.

Seeing this, Xiaoxue raised the corners of her mouth and immediately drew her sword.

This is the time Liu Sicheng is waiting for! He took advantage of the fact that the sword in Xiaoxue's hand was not yet unsheathed, and threw the ring head knife out with great force. The ring-headed knife flew straight towards Xiaoxuemian Gate with a strong wind, and at the same time, Liu Sicheng's body sank and attacked Xiaoxue together.

Xiaoxue was cold and unaware that Liu Sicheng had such a move, so she had to draw her sword and hit the roaring ring head knife. The swords intersected in the air, making a crisp sound of "bells". Because the material of the sword in Xiaoxue's hand was extremely soft, and the weight of the ring-headed knife thrown by Liu Sicheng was heavier, the blade of the sword was wrapped around the ring-headed knife in an instant, which was the result that Liu Sicheng was looking forward to.

I saw Liu Sicheng grasp the handle of the ring head knife, and then take advantage of the situation, Xiao Xue was naturally taken by Liu Sicheng's strength because the sword and the ring head knife were entangled, and she couldn't help but stumble forward.

Liu Sicheng took advantage of Xiaoxue's unstable body, decisively abandoned the ring head knife, strode forward, and waved the knife in his left hand in front of Xiaoxue's mask, symbolizing that he had cut off the opponent's head.

I don't know if Liu Sicheng is eager to win, or if he can't grasp the strength well.

It was originally just a symbolic action, but it actually slashed on top of Xiaoxue's mask!

Liu Sicheng, who has already practiced the "Shaoyang style", the power of the hand knife cannot be underestimated.

Xiaoxue couldn't dodge, and the iron mask cracked in half.

Oh, my God! What if this really hurts Xiaoxue? Liu Sicheng couldn't help but regret his reckless act just now.

At this moment, the iron mask, which had split in half, slipped off Xiao Xue's face and fell to the ground with two crisp sounds. There was not a trace of scar on Xiaoxue's face behind the mask, but fortunately, the force of the knife was not large, otherwise something would have happened......

It was precisely because of Liu Sicheng's mistake that he had the opportunity to witness Xiaoxue's true face.

What is extremely surprising is that Xiaoxue's appearance is extremely perfect, and the shape and size of her facial features are excellent.

Liu Sicheng really can't describe Xiaoxue's beauty with pen and ink, because Xiaoxue's face is no different from the appearance of the perfect goddess in Liu Sicheng's heart. The beauty of Koyuki is not a breathtaking and bewitching beauty, but a beauty that blends in harmony with the surrounding environment, and a dreamy beauty that is soft and natural.

At just one glance, Liu Sicheng was completely conquered by Xiaoxue's beauty.

It seems that my previous conjecture about her appearance was definitely a mistake, and it was a big mistake! God does not just favor her, nor does it just love, but dotes on her. Heaven has created a perfect Xiaoxue, not only with a beautiful appearance, but also with a beautiful heart.

Just when Liu Sicheng used his fiery gaze to admire Xiao Xue's dreamlike perfect face, Xiao Xue threw away the sword in her hand, and then turned around suddenly, tears immediately burst out of her eyes.

Could it be that Xiaoxue is very taboo for others to see her true face? Liu Sicheng couldn't help but be shocked. He hurriedly apologized to Xiaoxue and said:

"I'm sorry, Xiaoxue, I didn't mean to!"

"Why, why is it so ......" Xiaoxue said intermittently while sobbing, "I don't want to...... I don't want to lose your bosom friend! ”

Although Liu Sicheng didn't understand the deep meaning, he still comforted him with kind words:

"Don't worry, I'm not going to leave you!"

Xiaoxue shook her head and cried:

"Your body will not leave me, but your heart will leave me...... I don't want that! ”

"How can my heart be so far from you?" Liu Sicheng was puzzled.

"My mentor once said...... My looks are perfect...... So it must be covered with a mask...... Otherwise, men will be distracted by my looks...... Women are also jealous of my looks...... In this way, the original pure feelings will be changed...... I don't want you to change because of that...... I don't want to lose the original you! Xiaoxue cried.

It turns out that this is the reason why Xiaoxue wears a mask. She attaches more importance to the communication of hearts than appearance, and she hopes to communicate with others in an environment that is not influenced by the outside world. When it affects the communication of the heart, she mercilessly dismisses it, even the most important look for ordinary women.

How much courage and determination does it take to live in an iron mask? Liu Sicheng naturally had no way of knowing, but he could really feel the loss in Xiaoxue's heart at this moment.

So he reached out and pressed it on Xiaoxue's arm, and said in a firm tone:

"I haven't changed! Don't believe you look me in the eye! ”

Hearing this, Xiaoxue slowly turned around and raised her head slightly. Although Liu Sicheng had witnessed her true appearance before, he was still shocked by her beauty, but in an instant, Liu Sicheng returned to his usual eyes.

Xiaoxue stared at Liu Sicheng intently, and Liu Sicheng also stared at her intently.

Gradually, a little teardrop fell again from Xiaoxue's already reddened eyes, and she said in a trembling voice:

"Great...... You're still the same you! ”

In an instant, Xiaoxue rushed over and lay on Liu Sicheng's left shoulder and wept silently.

Looking at Xiaoxue's constantly twitching back, listening to the sobbing sound coming into his ears, and smelling the fresh and elegant aroma in the air, Liu Sicheng found that Xiaoxue is not only an "oasis" in his heart, but also a "river of love". The water level of "Love River" continued to rise with the tears falling from the light snow, and soon it was over his knees. Liu Sicheng is already in "love" and can't extricate himself.

Liu Sicheng suddenly had an urge to hug Xiaoxue into his arms, but he didn't implement it after all. He just stood silently, letting Xiaoxue cry.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, I don't know how long it took for Xiaoxue to stop crying, at this time Liu Sicheng's left shoulder was full of tears, and there was still a slight warmth of tears on his clothes. Xiaoxue raised her head slowly, her eyes were red, her face was also red, pitiful, and moving.

"Sicheng, can you tell me why you can keep your original intention?" Xiaoxue whispered.

"The reason is probably that you and I have a very good relationship." Liu Sicheng pinched his chin and responded.

Hearing this, Xiaoxue tilted her head and looked at Liu Sicheng suspiciously.

Liu Sicheng then went on to explain:

"Only people who meet for the first time will pay attention to each other's appearance, but for best friends, appearance is no longer important, but more important to the other person's connotation. You have a beautiful heart, and I value your heart rather than your appearance, so I can keep my original intention. ”

"Is that all?" Xiaoxue asked.

"Maybe it's because I have a special friendship with you." Liu Sicheng scratched his head and told him frankly.

After hearing this, Xiaoxue lowered her head with a red face, and said to herself:

"General Yi is honest and does not deceive me. If anyone can not be affected by my appearance, she must have a special and sincere friendship with me! ”

Liu Sicheng hurriedly asked:

"Who is General Yi?"

"It's my mentor." Xiaoxue replied.

"So she's seen your face, too." Liu Sicheng asked.

"Hmm." Xiaoxue nodded, "Except for you, I have never let anyone on the earth see my true face. ”

Xiaoxue used the word "people on the ground", Liu Sicheng thought about it for a while, and asked:

"In other words, in the Heavenly Kingdom, there are other people who have seen your true face, right?"

Xiaoxue nodded and said frankly:

"My sister, my master, and some of my childhood friends have all seen me as I am."

"Ahh You still have a sister? Aren't you made of pyramids? Liu Sicheng exclaimed.

Xiaoxue smiled slightly and slowly explained:

"She is my sworn sister. In our Heavenly Kingdom, all like-minded best friends can marry Jin Lan, become sisters, and then live together. After swearing, he will change his surname to his sister's. ”

"In this way, your sister's surname is also Lin." Liu Sicheng pinched his chin and guessed.

"Yes, my sister's name is Lin Shuangyue. However, my surname has not changed, my sister and I were born on the same day and month, but she is one year older than me, so we have the same surname Lin. Even though we were sworn sisters, we were born exactly the same. Maybe it's because we have the same Akkaya (genes). This is also rare in the history of the Heavenly Kingdom. Xiaoxue replied.

After hearing this, Liu Sicheng pointed to Xiaoxue's face with his finger and praised from the bottom of his heart:

"Really? In this way, your sister is also an absolutely perfect beauty, just like you. ”

When she heard Liu Sicheng actually use the word "absolutely perfect" to describe her beauty, Xiaoxue couldn't help but look confused, and lowered her head and whispered:

"How can there be absolute perfection in this world...... Isn't beauty relative......"

Liu Sicheng laughed and explained:

"After seeing your appearance, I have a feeling that you are the best in the world without comparing with you, since you don't need to compare, so it's not wrong to describe you as absolutely perfect."

"How do you call it incomparable...... You would have said that about me if you had seen other women, but what if you had never seen other women? Do you still feel this way? Xiaoxue asked.

"There must be!" Liu Sicheng slapped his thigh and argued, "If I have never seen other women, there is no comparison; In the absence of comparison, isn't it strange that you are not absolutely perfect? ”

When Xiaoxue heard this, she was even more shy, and lowered her head and whispered:

"I can't compete with you...... I won't tell you ......."

Seeing Xiaoxue like this, Liu Sicheng couldn't help but feel pity, and couldn't help but reach out and caress her silky smooth hair.

Suddenly, Xiaoxue raised her head suddenly, and exclaimed:

"That's right, Sicheng. I almost forgot to praise you just now! ”

Liu Sicheng smiled and pretended to be surprised:

"Did you just remember now?"

Xiaoxue nodded, then leaned over and picked up the two weapons that fell to the ground at the same time, one put the sword back into its sheath, and handed it back to Liu Sicheng, and then said sincerely:

"You are indeed very powerful, you can crack my Spirit Snake Sword after only one fight with me."

It turns out that Xiaoxue's sword is really called the Spirit Snake Sword, but it is indeed worthy of its name.

Xiaoxue's joy was beyond words, and she continued to praise:

"In fact, your strength lies not only in your qualifications for martial arts, but also in your mind. You'll be able to adapt to your opponents' weaknesses quickly and then unleash a twist to defeat them in one fell swoop. Unexpectedly, in just over two months, you have mastered the essence of 'Yishu'! ”

"So I'm so powerful!" Liu Sicheng deliberately dragged a long note.

"That's right!" Xiaoxue agreed.

"Since I'm so good, it proves that I'm a good kung fu learner." Liu Sicheng smiled strangely at Xiaoxue, "As a master, shouldn't you give me some rewards?" ”

"It's natural, but I don't know what kind of reward you want?" Xiaoxue asked softly.

"I want ...... Want...... You ......" Liu Sicheng deliberately dragged out his voice.

Xiaoxue lowered her head.

"I want to ...... You...... You ......"

Xiaoxue's head is lowered.

"I want you to stop wearing a mask in front of me in the future." After some foreshadowing, Liu Sicheng finally revealed the mystery.

"Do you want this as a reward?" Xiaoxue said shyly.

"Yes." Liu Sicheng paused, and said earnestly, "Xiaoxue, I know in my heart that you must not feel comfortable wearing a mask all the time." So I want to do what I can to alleviate your pain, and when we're alone, please don't wear a mask again, okay? ”

Xiaoxue pursed her lips lightly and whispered:

"Okay, when we're alone......"

She spoke in such a voice that she couldn't be heard at all until the back.

Later, the two chatted for a long time, and when they lived with Xiaoxue, Liu Sicheng's heart was extremely happy.

After leaving the school, Liu Sicheng returned to his original life. On weekdays, I help out with some farm work, and in my spare time, I go to the cave in the back mountain with Xiaoxue to learn martial arts, and my life is also fulfilling.

Since practicing martial arts, Liu Sicheng can no longer feel the sorrow of modern people. His strength is several times greater than before, and he is naturally handy when he does farm work, and he has the posture to surpass Xiaoxue.

Although doing farm work is no longer Liu Sicheng's trouble, his feelings for Xiaoxue make him hesitate. Liu Sicheng wanted to confess to Xiaoxue, but he couldn't say it. It's not because he's ashamed to say it, but because he's afraid that Xiaoxue will misunderstand, so he hasn't dared to speak. After all, Liu Sicheng has just seen Xiaoxue's true face, and rashly opening his mouth will make Xiaoxue misunderstand that he is a womanizer.

Wait a little longer and let time tell. Liu Sicheng said secretly in his heart.