Ethan Wood's care was something Ethan Brooks could truly feel. Although he had been in this world for less than a day, facing such a woman who cared so much for him, calling her "aunt" wouldn't cost him anything.

"It's good that you've grown up! It's good that you've grown up!" Ethan Wood's eyes reddened. Over the years, she had felt she had failed in her guidance and owed Ethan Brooks a lot, but now, with Ethan Brooks's sudden change, how could she not feel comforted? Now, even if she died, she could face that man with dignity.

"Are you Ethan Brooks?" Emily Harris's face was flushed, still unable to believe what she was seeing. "But how do you know the Xiushui Sword Technique?"

In Emily Harris's memory, Ethan Brooks was someone who couldn't do anything, just muddling through life.

"I've watched it for at least ten years. I already knew it before, just never performed it," Ethan Brooks casually made up an excuse.

In fact, this was true. Although Ethan Brooks had never practiced it, the inner sect disciples were always practicing this sword technique, and the previous owner of this body had indeed watched it for at least ten years.

Ethan Wood hesitated to speak. She had wanted to ask Ethan Brooks about the clarity of his sword heart, but seeing Ethan Brooks panting and unsteady on his feet, she held back.

The fact that Ethan Brooks had no real strength was undeniable; otherwise, he wouldn't be so exhausted after just a short fight. In Ethan Wood's eyes, that stroke of brilliance might have just been a fluke, not something he did intentionally.

"Aunt, you go ahead. I'll take a walk around," Ethan Brooks couldn't stand the way dozens of Tianxiu disciples were looking at him, so he quickly found an excuse to slip away.

"Alright, go on," Ethan Wood smiled. Ethan Brooks now spoke so politely, completely different from before. In the past, Ethan Wood would have reminded him not to cause trouble, but now, she felt there was no need.

This child really has grown up!

Watching Ethan Brooks's figure gradually disappear, the group of Tianxiu female disciples finally snapped out of it and started chattering among themselves. Emily Harris glared at them, "Are you all idle? No sword practice today?"

Last night, Emily Harris hadn't treated Ethan Brooks well, and just now she had embarrassed herself in front of him—she couldn't be more mortified.

Chapter 13: Stepping on Lotus Blossoms

Only after escaping the sight of the Tianxiu disciples did Ethan Brooks stop. The potential of this body had never been tapped. Although he had won against Emily Harris with clever techniques, it had taken a toll on his body, and now all his muscles ached.

Ethan Brooks also knew that in the previous fight, Emily Harris hadn't used much of her strength. After all, Emily Harris was at the peak of the eighth rank of forging qi. If she had really gone all out, no matter how skillful Ethan Brooks's moves were, he wouldn't have lasted long.

Looks like I really need to improve my strength quickly! Ethan Brooks couldn't help but sigh.

Originally, Ethan Brooks's plan was to take a walk around the inner and outer sects of Tianxiu, venting the frustration of being bedridden for over a decade, and enjoy the scenery. But he hadn't expected that after less than half an hour, he would run into five groups of Tianxiu disciples pestering him.

The sudden appearance of a handsome young man in the Tianxiu inner sect threw the girls into chaos, and every time they drew their swords at him. Ethan Brooks had to explain himself countless times before he could get away.

Ethan Brooks was indignant. Was it such a big deal to change his appearance? Why make such a fuss?

Ethan Brooks felt he should just carve four big characters on his forehead: I am Ethan Brooks!

He had just gotten rid of the fifth group when the sixth group blocked his way. One of the female disciples, with no originality, shouted, "In the Tianxiu inner sect, men are not allowed!"

"I'm Ethan Brooks!" Ethan Brooks explained with a look of deep grievance.

"Pah!" The female disciple spat, "How could Ethan Brooks be as handsome as you?"

As soon as she said it, her face turned bright red.

Ethan Brooks sighed. His mouth was dry from all the explaining, and he really didn't have the energy to say more. He put his hands on his hips, raised his head, and called out loudly, "Watch carefully!"

Then, Ethan Brooks made an orchid gesture with his fingers and said in a coy, girlish voice, "Oh, stop it, I'm Ethan Brooks, okay~~" On the last syllable, Ethan Brooks dragged out the nasal sound and even threw a flirtatious wink at just the right moment.

"Ah, is it really Ethan Brooks?" The girl who had spoken earlier looked utterly astonished.

"Pfft," a soft laugh suddenly came from the side.

Ethan Brooks turned his head and saw Lucas Clark standing there, covering her mouth, her eyes curved into crescent moons.

How embarrassing!

Ethan Brooks spun around, made a "de...jia" sound, and ran off with his tail between his legs.

Behind him, Lucas Clark couldn't hold back anymore, squatting on the ground, clutching her stomach and laughing, her shoulders shaking.

He had really lost face this time! Even after returning to Yanliu Pavilion, Ethan Brooks still felt his face burning. He even drove away Bella and Megan when they came to ask what he wanted for breakfast. Truly, heaven may forgive the sins it causes, but self-inflicted ones cannot be escaped!

After practicing the Wuchang Technique in his room for an hour, Ethan Brooks finally calmed himself down. Anyway, his reputation was already terrible. As the saying goes, when you owe a lot of debt, you stop worrying; when you have a lot of lice, they don't itch; when water comes, use earth to block it; when soldiers come, use generals to fight!

But today, Ethan Brooks really was too embarrassed to go out again, and his plan to tour Tianxiu was completely scrapped.