Two years ago, I and Xile brought a lot of luggage to the outskirts of Chang'an. In a place deep in a forest, Xile liked it at once, because suddenly there was a river passing by, and surrounded by this river were large tracts of grassland. Xile said: I think this place is very good.

  I said: You have to think carefully, whether a place is good or not, it's not just about what you say during the day. We sleep here every night, and you must know if you're afraid at night or not.

  Xile said: Your martial arts skills are so good, what am I afraid of?

  I said: My martial arts skills may not be good, but I am quick with a sword.

  Xile said: What's wrong, you're still taking to heart the gossip you heard during dinner?

  I said: Actually, I've always wanted to throw away this sword, but my heart doesn't want to. This is really contradictory, it's all the thoughts in my mind. Anyway, keeping it can still be used to chop firewood.

  Xǐlè said: I've been with you since childhood, but I have no idea what you're thinking.

  I said: Yeah, I don't know what I'm thinking either. My master said that I was the one they found based on the Buddhist scriptures, and there's a lot of special things about me, but I myself don't feel anything special at all. I think I'm just a person without any personality.

  Xile said: You've been in the temple for too long, now you can cultivate your character.

  I burst out laughing and said: On the contrary, I think I was very charismatic when I was in the temple. Maybe everyone else wasn't. After coming out, I found that people in the world outside were all so charismatic. I feel like I'm not special at all, and more and more I don't know what to do with myself.

  He said: The people in the rivers and lakes are the most uncharacteristic, it's really too stupid to be different from others. You men are really complicated, or I am simple.

  I said: Xǐlè, what do you want to do?

  He pointed to the lake and said: Let's build a house here.

  I said: Have you decided, don't wait until tonight?

  Xile said: I don't want to live in a hostel anymore, it's too expensive and it's not my own.

  I said: Then I'll just cover it, it's not like it's available just because you say so, we still need to stay in the hostel for a few more days.

  Xile said: You can cover it up, as long as there's a roof. Look at Xiao Bian, he also likes this place very much.

  Only saw Xiaobian concentrating on eating grass.

  I said: Like this. I'll build a simple one first, if you don't like it, we can change it anytime, and if you like it, we can gradually expand it, okay?

  Xǐlè shuō: hǎo hǎo hǎo, xiàn zài jiù kāi shǐ ba.

  Translation:

  Xi Le said: Okay okay okay, let's start now.

  I said: Well, this sword is useful again.

  After finishing speaking, I looked at the surrounding trees and muttered to myself: Which one should I cut down first?

  He said: That one, that one, the biggest one.

  I said: Master said, big trees have become spirits. I'll cut down this one, it's in its prime.

  As I said this, I drew my sword and pointed at the tree, saying, "This one will do."

  Just as I was about to go up and cut it down, the tree fell over.

  I and Xile stood still on the spot, Xiao Bian made a happy run forward, went up to nibble on leaves.

  I said: This sword——

  Xile said: I believe it now, it's really fast.

  The old man said: when you have a murderous aura, it will be fast.

  Xile said: You actually generated a killing aura towards a tree.

  I said: Isn't this going to kill it? I still don't know what killing energy is. Maybe next time I have a chance to go to Chang'an and ask that old man, he should be back by then.

  Xile said: What do you plan to do with this tree?

  I said: Chop from a distance.

  He finished speaking and swung his sword. Instantly a cloud of dust rose, and everything in front of him became blurry.

  Xile said: You waved your hand, and everything disappeared.

  I and Xi Le quietly waited for the dust to settle. In a daze, I seemed to see someone staring at me from not far away. I said: Who! Xi Le suddenly snuggled up close to me.

  There is no sound over there. Xǐ yuè asked me: Can't see anything at all?

  I said: I saw it. My eyes won't mistake things. I feel like there's a pair of eyes staring at us over there.

  Xi Le suddenly thought of something and let go of me, dashing towards the dusty ground.

  I say: Joy, danger.

  Xi Le Tou also didn't reply.

  I gripped my sword tightly and followed him on horseback.

  Only see Jile embracing Xiao Bian checking everywhere.

  Xi Le blamed: You never take what I like seriously, look at how scared it is.

  I took a look at Xiao Bian, Xiao Bian's eyes were dull and he stared blankly at the place where the sword energy came from, motionless.

  I said: It's okay, just take it easy.

  Xile said: Nonsense, your sword is so fast. It may break into two pieces with just one turn.

  I said: I won't, you see.

  As I walked forward, I kicked Xiao Bian's foot fiercely, and he immediately let out a loud cry.

  Xī yuè shàng qián dǎ wǒ dào: nǐ gàn má?

  Translation:

  Suddenly in front of me hitting the road: what are you doing?

  I say: Prove it's still alive.

  Xi Le pulled it away and said: I don't know why, but when you hold this sword, I feel very uneasy.

  I said: Yes, I won't take this sword, and my heart is also very uneasy.

  Xile said: Didn't you used to use your own fists and feet before?

  I said: Yes, but it's always best if it's both convenient and powerful.

  Xile said: You and your men discuss, I'll take Xiaobian to the riverbank, you can slowly split wood. Three hours passed, I realized that the ultimate meaning of this unparalleled sword is splitting wood, I couldn't imagine preparing all the wooden beams for building a house in such a short time. Xile has already fallen asleep leaning on Xiaobian. Suddenly, I hope that when she wakes up, the house will be completed. However, this is impossible because many tools are still lacking and need to be purchased in town.

  I asked: Xi Le, I'm going downtown to buy some things, see you soon, how about you?

  Xile said: I and Xiao Bian are playing here, I like this place, don't want to leave.

  I said: Alright, you wait then.

  Xile said: Be careful, don't draw your sword rashly.

  I said: I'll leave my sword with you, and even a wolf or something can be used for self-defense.

  Xile asked: Are there wolves here?

  I said: Not necessarily. I am a wolf and I live here.

  Joy and worry in his eyes.