Since he was here to substitute teach, he decided to help out Little Junior Sister out of kindness. After all, when Little Junior Sister came to him for help with the Thirteen Histories before her assessment, he had been busy building his foundation and hadn’t been able to assist her.

Emma Sullivan had no idea that Human History wouldn’t be on the test. She just remembered that Mr. Turner was very fond of Human History, so before the assessment, she stayed up all night memorizing those two pages of Human History.

When they heard David Carter say that Human History wouldn’t be on the test, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and their nerves relaxed a bit.

Only Ethan Clark and Grace Brooks showed no change at all, still listening attentively and taking notes.

Human History is divided into three major periods: the Xianzhu period, the Daliang period, and the current Daxu period.

Among them, David Carter placed special emphasis on the late Xianzhu and early Daliang periods.

“Does anyone know why I’m singling out this period to discuss?” David Carter asked.

Everyone below looked at each other, puzzled.

Whether it was Xianzhu or Daliang, both were far too distant for them. Even their elders at home might not know that history, let alone themselves.

Seeing that no one knew, David Carter didn’t keep them in suspense and prepared to explain this special period of history. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Emma Sullivan by the window spacing out.

He cleared his throat twice and called her name, “Little Junior Sister, why don’t you answer?”

He knew that Little Junior Sister was actually a girl who cared about her reputation. After losing face this time, she would study even harder in the future.

Emma Sullivan vaguely heard David Carter call her name. She stood up in a daze, still not knowing what David Carter had asked.

Her sleeve was tugged, and Emma Sullivan saw Ethan Clark quietly point to her own book, where she had written a neat line of characters.

Emma Sullivan had good eyesight and immediately saw the words clearly. She actually knew the answer to this question!

Emma Sullivan cleared her throat and answered unhurriedly, “The last king of Xianzhu gathered the finest materials and treasures of heaven and earth, and invited a renowned master of the era to forge a peerless sword. He named the sword Liang, but not long after the sword was completed, Xianzhu fell, and the Liang Sword fell into the hands of the Zhao people.”

“The Zhao people marveled at the sword’s magnificent form, revered it as a national treasure, and named their dynasty after it, establishing the Daliang Dynasty. The sword thus became known as the Daliang Sword, also called the Xianzhu Sword.”

“And the Liang Sword is the treasured artifact of our Sword Sect, which is probably why Senior Brother is singling out this period of history to discuss, right?”

Seeing how well Emma Sullivan answered, David Carter felt both gratified and delighted.

He had underestimated Little Junior Sister.

When it came to matters related to swords, how could she not care?

He had just assumed that Little Junior Sister would only be interested in the names, shapes, and power of famous swords of the present age, and wouldn’t bother to learn the stories behind them.

Chapter 7: Paper Crane Message

David Carter cast an approving glance at Emma Sullivan, then returned to the previous topic, saying, “Every Sword Sect must have a famous sword as its sect treasure. Besides our Zhenshan’s Liang Sword, there are also peerless swords like the Zhuanpo Sword of Queyue Mountain, the Longxiao Sword of the South Sea, and the Lingongying of Zhaoying Mountain, all of which are rare and extraordinary.”

“Then Senior Brother Carter, when will we have a chance to witness the splendor of the Liang Sword?” The disciples below, listening to David Carter’s lecture, could barely contain their excitement.

As sword cultivators, who could resist the allure of a peerless sword?

David Carter was momentarily at a loss—he had set himself up.

In previous years, new disciples had one opportunity to view the Liang Sword, but unfortunately, five years ago, the Liang Sword suddenly disappeared, and their Sword Sect still hasn’t found its whereabouts.

“You’ll naturally have a chance to see it in the future,” David Carter replied vaguely.

That disciple thought about it and agreed—after all, it’s the sect’s treasured sword; how could new disciples like them expect to see it?

To avoid further questions about the Liang Sword, David Carter quickly ended the topic.

Another crisp bell rang.

Thus ended the first lesson in the cultivation world for these new disciples. They hadn’t learned any cultivation techniques, nor had they begun the Qi induction they had imagined.

Emma Sullivan was organizing her Thirteen Histories.

A snow-white paper crane flew across mountains and rivers, landed by the window, and rolled to Emma Sullivan’s hand.

Emma Sullivan could still feel a trace of spiritual power lingering on the paper crane. The moment her hand touched it, the last wisp of spiritual power dissipated completely.

It was the Folding Spirit Technique.

A little spell Senior Sister had invented to amuse her, which later became a tool for passing messages within their sect. Unfortunately, she never received another paper crane from Senior Sister after that.

This paper crane should be from Third Senior Brother.

Emma Sullivan deftly unfolded the paper crane. Inside was a single concise sentence.

Collect three stalks of Xueying grass and two Yuguo fruits and deliver them to Shuangyue Lake on Donglu Mountain. Third Senior Brother.

After reading it, Emma Sullivan suddenly stood up, clenched the note in her hand, and ran outside. She found a quiet spot and summoned Shuangxue Ming.

Xueying grass and Yuguo fruit are both essential spiritual herbs for refining Chunhe Dan, and they are difficult to find, rarely growing in the wild. For Third Senior Brother to send a message specifically asking her to collect these two ingredients—could it be that he’s been disfigured?!

(ﾟ皿ﾟ)！！！

Emma Sullivan anxiously ran to the medicine hall on Zhenshan, took out her jade token, and handed it to the steward Senior Brother, “Please give me three stalks of Xueying grass and two Yuguo fruits.”