The Sounds of Laughter

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Trailing behind Longnu, Jinhua watched as Shancai practiced the sword with their mother, Guanyin

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Trailing behind Longnu, Jinhua watched as Shancai practiced the sword with their mother, Guanyin. Their movements looked so fluid, almost like rushing water flowing in a smooth motion. The sounds of their steps almost as translucent as the wind as they began to dance around each other in a tango of swords.

Jinhua had stopped in her step and stared on at the beautiful fighting style. Her pointy ears peeking up with each clash heard.

"Little Jinhua?" Longnu called out quietly while she stood next to her. She followed the little demon's gaze and found her staring at the others training. A small smile grew on her lips, "What do you think of that...?" She squatted down to the girl's level and pointed at the brother and mother.

Jinhua only glanced at Longnu for a split second and continued watching with brightened eyes, "It's... Pretty..."

"It's called sword dancing... it's when you use rhythm and steps to keep attacking an opponent. You have to be really patient when you use this style though..." Longnu explained, as they watched Guanyin twirl to the side with a single step on her heel, dodging one of Shancai's jab, from his waist outwards.

She then proceeded to strike her sword up from below Shancai's when she noticed him trip over his feet. The blades hit, along with Shancai's weapon being flung out of his hands.

He gasped lightly as his hand felt a slight Sri to it. He glanced to his left to see the pointed end of his mother's sword, dangerously close to his neck.

"Surrender." She demanded in a stern tone.

Shancai having no choice in the matter only let out a sigh and raised both his hands in defeat, "I accept defeat..." He gave a playful smile up at his mother who only smiled softly back.

Once she sheathed her sword, Jinhua quickly made her way over to the two and began bubbling out questions after questions about the training.

"How did you do that, twirly thing??"

"And that jab thing! It looked like you twisted your wrist..??"

"Also how do you keep your focus on the sword while your dancing?"

"Won't it distract you??"

"Wait do you have multiple eyes to see that!?"

"So the rumor that said you were all knowing was true???"

A finger was quickly placed on the girl's mouth to stop her constant questioning. The two siblings glanced down at the dumbfounded look on the child's face, snickering, as she was silenced with just a finger.

"You find interest in Sword Dancing, I could only assume?" Guanyin chuckled lightly, resting her hand on the girl's shoulder.

Jinhua nodded quickly as she felt a smile increase on her face.

Shancai and Longnu glanced at eachother with grim faces as Guanyin could only think deeply.

"And are you sure you want to go into this type of fighting style...? Even if it is not suited for your race...?" Guanyin questioned with furrowed brows.

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