Walking is the ultimate test of one's perseverance. And perseverance, for Guan Kunling, is something deeply ingrained in her very bones.
Exiting the small town, there was a forest ahead. The river near the forest rushed fiercely, and the trees were dense and intertwined. Guan Kunling glanced at the long sword in her hand, and Tian Sangsang's warning echoed vividly in her mind. Reluctantly, she caressed the smooth blade, stepped into the forest, dug a pit with her bare hands, buried the sword within, and slowly covered it with soil.
"This sword, I give to you. May it be your steadfast support, your arm that protects you always." The master's voice rang clearly, "To ensure peace and completeness for both of us, forever."
At the riverbank, Guan Kunling scooped a handful of clear water, meticulously washed her hands, tidied herself up, then picked up the bag Tian Sangsang had given her and continued her journey.
