Now the sky outside is just dawning, but being disturbed by the cherry blossoms like this, Zhou Xiaoning is already sleepy, and he can't sleep anymore. After all, at his level, sleeping has become a dispensable thing, even if he meditates and breathes for half an hour, the effect of rest is better than sleeping for a few hours. It's just that it's always been like this, so Zhou Xiaoning kept this habit.

Since he woke up, Zhou Xiaoning simply got up, and after washing up, he came to the independent garden of the Jiantong Mansion and began to exercise in the morning.

Well, it's really just ordinary exercise, that is, boxing, practicing swordsmanship or something. Of course, it would be more convincing if you ignore the two hundred times the gravity of the blessing on your body.

"It's early, Xiao Ning."

About ten minutes after Zhou Xiaoning started exercising, Artoria also walked over in casual clothes, obviously planning to do daily exercise. This was a habit she had developed since she was a probationary knight before she became King Arthur, and it had not changed over the years.

However, Zhou Xiaoning would come out to exercise at this time, which made Artoria a little surprised, but it seemed reasonable. If it weren't for this effort, Zhou Xiaoning wouldn't have the strength he has now.

"By the way, Leah, how does the new Sword of Victory of the Oath feel?"

Last night, shortly after summoning Artoria, Zhou Xiaoning obtained her consent to fuse the two Swords of Victory of the Oath. The two swords were originally of the same origin, and there was no rejection when they fused, and it was as if some kind of chemical change had occurred, completing the qualitative sublimation, and upgrading to an eight-star divine weapon in one fell swoop, and the power was several times stronger than before.

In addition, [Avalon] was also returned to Artoria's hands, Zhou Xiaoning already had the [Six Rank Merit Golden Lotus] protection, and it was a waste for [Avalon] to continue to stay in his hands. What's more, [Avalon] can only exert the greatest effect in the hands of Artoria, which is also what Zhou Xiaoning only learned last night, if you have to say it, what Zhou Xiaoning lacks is the bonus of mythology and belief.

This kind of bonus is mysterious, not deliberately planned, what can be obtained, everything depends on chance.

"It's a good sword, but it's more difficult to control than the previous Sword of Victory of the Oath, and I'll need a little more time."

Artoria's eyes were full of admiration and enthusiasm, and she was confident that it would not be long before she would be able to master this unruly sword.

"That's good, but until then, it's better for us to avoid fighting. Thankfully, neither the Masters nor the Heroic Spirits had been gathered, and it was still some time before the Battle of the Holy Grail began. ”

Speaking of this, Zhou Xiaoning paused, looked at Artoria in light clothes, and couldn't help frowning: "Ordinary training is no longer of much use to you and me, why don't we practice?" ”

As soon as she heard this, Artoria's eyes couldn't help but light up, she really wanted to have a good fight with Zhou Xiaoning, the last Holy Grail War didn't materialize due to the alliance between the two sides, but it's not too late now.

Zhou Xiaoning felt Artoria's fighting intent, and couldn't help but smile and said, "With the strength of the two of us, even if we only use one percent of our strength, I'm afraid this Tong Mansion won't be able to keep it." So, let's refrain from it and only practice with swordsmanship. ”

"So, I see."

Artoria nodded, indicating no disagreement.

Zhou Xiaoning casually created two swords, which were the styles of the Chengtian Sword and the Sword of Oath Victory, because it was only used for practice, so Zhou Xiaoning didn't add any characteristics to it, and he didn't even open it, if he had to say it, only the hardness could be praised. But even so, these two swords are also of six-star quality, which can be said to be produced by Zhou Xiaoning, and they must be high-quality.

Zhou Xiaoning threw the latter to Artoria, holding the imitation Chengtian Sword in his hand, and posed in the starting style of Shushan swordsmanship.

You must know that Shushan is a sect for cultivating sword immortals, and the "Shushan Sword Codex" not only includes many Shushan sword techniques, but also several sets of exquisite swordsmanship, even if those swordsmanship is taken out alone, it is also one of the top swordsmanship in the martial arts, and if it is used together with Shushan sword technique, it is more powerful.

Artoria's eyes lit up, she practiced Western knight swordsmanship, which belonged to the battlefield war, and the pursuit was to use the minimum price in exchange for the maximum damage. This kind of combat skill is naturally invincible on the battlefield, but if you fight with a master, it depends on who catches the opponent's flaws first.

However, at this time, Artoria did not see the slightest flaw in Zhou Xiaoning.

"Since there are no flaws, then I will create them!"

Artoria was not an indecisive person, and she immediately went on the offensive.

Artoria's sword is just like her character, dignified, never using any false moves, although there are no subtle moves, but all the basic sword styles are practiced by her as if they were physical instincts, and she can always cast the corresponding sword combination at the most appropriate time, which is quite complicated. It is conceivable that once you are brought into Artoria's rhythm, unless you break through with absolute strength, you will only be hit to death by combo.

And Zhou Xiaoning's swordsmanship is another way, thanks to Luo Cuilian's special training at the beginning, Zhou Xiaoning has integrated all his martial arts, and his moves are like antelope hanging horns, without traces, the first half of the move is the Shushan swordsmanship, maybe the second half of the move will become the Qingyun swordsmanship, and there are even some fists and feet interspersed in the meantime, which can be described as changeable and difficult to understand.

Zhou Xiaoning has a sense of consciousness and can capture every small movement of Artoria, and Artoria also has an amazing intuition and can predict the opponent's attack. The two of them can be said to be people who can anticipate the enemy's opportunities in battle, and it is really difficult to distinguish the winner from the simple martial arts battle for a while and a half.

"Dingdingding......"

The sound of the collision of the two swords kept ringing, and Zhou Xiaoning and Artoria had been in a stalemate for more than ten minutes, and neither of them could gain the upper hand. In fact, to this extent, it can no longer be regarded as the level of sparring, both of them are aroused to win, and they both want to defeat each other, even if they only win one and a half moves.

"Ding!"

Zhou Xiaoning once again parried Artoria's heavy split, but this time he didn't have the strength to fight back, only to see that his hand suddenly let go, let go of the long sword in his hand, and at the same time made a mistake in his footsteps, flashed to Artoria's left side, stretched out his left hand, grabbed the hilt of the sword, lifted the sword, and attacked Artoria's arms.

If Zhou Xiaoning had the real Chengtian Sword in his hand, then once Artoria was hit, her arms would inevitably be cut off. Artoria's best skill is swordsmanship, which can be seen from her ability to serve as "Saber", but if she doesn't even have the hand to hold the sword, how can she use it?

Artoria saw Zhou Xiaoning's intentions, but now she was at the time when the old power was exhausted and the new power was not born, unless she abandoned the sword and retreated, she would definitely not be able to avoid Zhou Xiaoning's sword. If it's the real Sword of Oath Victory, Artoria only needs to dismiss the summon, change the Sword of Oath Victory, and then calmly get out, but she can't now, this imitation of the Sword of Oath Victory doesn't have this function.

On the battlefield, the blade in the hand is the only partner you can trust in a crisis. For a knight, to abandon his weapon is to abandon pride and dignity, which are among the things that Artoria values more than life.

So, Artoria wouldn't give up her sword, but she didn't want to lose just like that.

Artoria has always regulated herself according to the rules of a knight, but she is not pedantic, especially in battle, and she does not mind using small means if she can achieve victory.

For example, now, Artoria leaned forward and deliberately fell on Zhou Xiaoning's body, crushing him under him, so that Zhou Xiaoning's surprise attack could be regarded as broken, and at this time, Artoria could completely swing her sword to kill Zhou Xiaoning and turn the tables in one fell swoop.

But at this time, it doesn't matter if you win or lose.,After all, these two people are in this posture now.,I really have to care about it.。。

At this time, Artoria's whole body was lying on Zhou Xiaoning's body, almost a seamless fit. Because they came to exercise in the morning, the two of them were already wearing light clothes, and during the struggle, Zhou Xiaoning could faintly feel Artoria's slightly residual chest rubbing against his chest. And the faces of the two people are less than a centimeter apart, and they can hear each other's breathing when they are close, and the exhalation hits their faces, which is a little itchy......

"Brother Ning, originally I wanted to ask you to go to breakfast, but now, don't you think you should explain to me what the situation is first?"

Jian Tong Sakura didn't know when she appeared next to the two of them, seeing her holding her hands on her chest, her face was gloomy, but she forced out a smile, Zhou Xiaoning couldn't help but feel a sudden feeling in her heart, how could this kind of bridge that only appeared on the male protagonist of the harem anime fall on him!

You know, there was a history of blackening in the original plot, although because of Zhou Xiaoning's intervention, the trajectory of Jian Tongying's life has changed a lot, but the power of the plot inertia cannot be underestimated, in case this time Tong Ying went crazy and went violent, Zhou Xiaoning didn't think he could take her down without hurting her a single point.

"That Sakura, if I said we were doing morning exercises"

"What do you say?"

Jian Tong Ying didn't even call "Brother Ning", but just looked at Zhou Xiaoning coldly with that kind of scum look, as if she was sarcastic that he dared not admit it, which suddenly hurt Zhou Xiaoning by 10,000 points.

"Although I know you may not believe it, I still want to say that we were really exercising in the morning before, because we were too involved in the sparring exercises, and there was a little accident as a result, so it became like this."

"Yes, I don't know what you misunderstood, but it is."

Although Artoria has resumed her feminine attire at this time, her heart is still biased towards men, because she doesn't understand what a girl's heart is. She just saw that her master seemed to be misunderstood, and gave an explanation out of morality and honesty as one of the eight virtues of knighthood.

But before explaining, can you get up first, don't you know that you're more like a provocation to Kirizakura now?

Forehead...... Well, Artoria really doesn't seem to know.

Zhou Xiaoning's face became worse and worse, and he knew that something was going to happen, so he hurriedly pushed Artoria to get up, and explained nervously: "Sakura, you have to believe me, don't you know what kind of person I am, even if I want to do something inappropriate for children, I won't be under this yellow sky!" ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhou Xiaoning couldn't wait to slap himself in the mouth, didn't this expose all the bad intentions towards Artoria in his heart?

Artoria, Zhou Xiaoning is not worried, she can't understand it anyway, but she can't ......

"Poof!"

Sakura suddenly covered her mouth, let out a chuckle, and finally even covered her stomach and laughed.

Brother Ning's nervous look...... It's so much fun...... Hahaha. ”

Zhou Xiaoning is not stupid, he didn't know that he was tricked by Jian Tongying, and suddenly felt a hot pain on his face, as if he had been slapped in the face.

"Sakura-chan, I don't remember teaching you to be so naughty!"

Zhou Xiaoning stretched out his evil claws, pinched Jian Tongying's cheeks, and kept pulling to both sides.

"Hey (right) woo (no) ho (up), woo (I) hoo (wrong)."

Jian Tong Sakura begged for mercy again and again, but because her face was deformed by Zhou Xiaoning, her voice was a little out of voice.

"Hmph, I'll let you go this time, if there is a next time, hum ......"

Zhou Xiaoning looked at Jian Tong Sakura, his eyes were full of ill intentions.

When I was a child, I lived with Zhou Xiaoning for a period of time, and I was naturally very clear about Zhou Xiaoning's methods of rectifying people, and when she thought that she was going to be Zhou Xiaoning like this or that, Jian Tongying's body couldn't help but tremble.

"I, I know, I promise there won't be a next time!"

Jian Tong Sakura smiled unnaturally, she couldn't help but be a little annoyed, how could she remember Zhou Xiaoning's goodness, and forget his "bad" side, she was not miserable enough when she was a child, why do you have to tease him, now it's okay, it's remembered again!

"Yes, by the way, this should be the heroic spirit you summoned Brother Ning."

"That's right, she is King Arthur of ancient Great Britain, and she was also my ally in the last Holy Grail War, because her friendship is not bad, so I got rid of her this time to help."

Zhou Xiaoning officially introduced Artoria to Sakura Makiri, after all, they will live together for a period of time in the future, and it is not good to be too angry.

"Huh? Lie, King Arthur turned out to be a woman! ”

Sakura was shocked, if scholars who study Western history knew about this, they would not be so depressed that they vomited blood!

"What is this, there are so many things you don't know, can you think that the famous conquering king is actually a brother who has a tendency to engage in the foundation? The legendary hero king is actually a nouveau riche with a tycoon in gold? 'Radiant Look' Dilumudo Audinachi or Lucky E's unlucky bastard? ”

Jian Tong Sakura was a little confused by Zhou Xiaoning's words, saying that the Holy Grail War didn't summon the dead heroes to fight each other, and finally decide where the Holy Grail belonged, how could Zhou Xiaoning's mouth become like a street thug fighting, it was too falling......