I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 211 Taking turns in battle
"what?"

"what?"

The inner disciples who were watching exclaimed in surprise.

In their eyes, the competition had just begun, and many people were even guessing the outcome of the competition with people around them, and then everything was over.

Xie Yuan only used two swords, or one and a half swords.

He swung his sword to deflect the opponent's attack, then crossed their swords and placed them directly on the opponent's neck. His movements were as smooth as flowing water, and the opponent had no time to react, and the outcome was decided in the fight.

It all happened so incredibly fast, as if it were just a joke.

However, the inner disciples knew that Hou Zhen never played tricks on others.

There were a few short exclamations from the side, and then there was silence.

The disciples' mouths slowly opened, revealing a dazed expression.

Hou Zhen, who was known to be invincible in the inner and outer realms, lost in just one encounter?

Most of the inner sect disciples are at the Qi and Blood Transformation stage. There aren't actually that many outer sect disciples, but anyone who comes in is a talented sword practitioner.

This talent is excellent, according to the standards of the Yunshan Sword Sect. If it were placed at the foot of the mountain, it would be a genius among geniuses.

And Hou Zhen is the undisputed number one among all the outstanding external disciples of the inner sect.

It seemed that only cultivation and swordsmanship were in his eyes. He kept to himself and was not good at talking. However, it was precisely because of this that his swordsmanship improved extremely rapidly, and soon he had almost no rivals in the same realm.

The inner disciples didn't have much friendship with Hou Zhen, but that didn't stop them from secretly admiring Hou Zhen in their hearts. They believed that he was indeed superior to others in terms of talent and strength.

As a result, Hou Zhen was defeated by his junior brother who had just entered the sect and made a breakthrough in the blink of an eye?

The disciples were all shocked and incredulous. They couldn't help rubbing their eyes, wondering if they had seen it wrong.

The result was correct. Xie Yuan was standing there perfectly fine, having just put away his sword, while the skinny Hou Zhen was trembling all over, his eyes were blank, and he seemed to be in great shock.

Xie Yuan felt somewhat helpless. Instructor Lu had a very sharp eye and could tell that he had let the opponent win in the first round.

He was very serious, and his words made it difficult for Xie Yuan to hold back. In addition, this opponent went all out and showed no reservations at all, so Xie Yuan really demonstrated 70% to 80% of the Yunshan sword style he had mastered...but in the end, the fight ended as soon as they met.

Although he still hasn't used his skills higher than the fourth level, but with his understanding of the sword, he is able to dominate the world just by practicing the moves outside, and there is naturally no opponent here.

To be honest, it was a bit of bullying the weak. Xie Yuan felt a little guilty and said that it was just the situation and it was not his original intention.

Lu Liangdong's eyes wandered over Xie Yuan, and he was also silent.

He originally wanted to let the outstanding disciples of the inner sect give Xie Yuan a warning, so that he would not become arrogant at a young age, look down on others, and slack off in his cultivation.

As a result, although he failed to show his power to others, he did leave a very deep impression on the other disciples.

It also made a deep impression on him.

After these two competitions, Lu Liangdong finally understood the realm of Xie Yuan's Yunshan sword style.

It was perfect, without any flaws. Every move was in accordance with sword principles, without any error.

Such performance in battle could only mean that he had mastered the Yunshan sword style to perfection.

Lu Liangdong was speechless for a long while.

The state of perfection can only be encountered but not sought. Even if the basic swordsmanship is perfect, it means that the swordsman has a deep understanding of the way of sword and has touched the rhythm of the way of sword.

Such a swordsman's sword swing is much more powerful than others. When using the same sword moves, even if they have the same level of skill, the former is stronger than the latter.

However, over the years, few disciples have been able to practice the Yunshan Sword Style to perfection while still in the inner sect.

Not to mention that he is only at the outer training level? How long has he been practicing this sword technique?
Lu Liangdong was deeply shocked and remained silent for a long time. His original intention of making Xie Yuan remember this lesson was completely unsuccessful, and he fell into deep thought.

When the discussions around him became louder and louder, Lu Liangdong came back to his senses and said with a deep look in his eyes:

"Zhang Shan, your Yunshan sword style is perfect... is it the result of your journey on the sword peak?"

Xie Yuan had already stepped aside, but even though it was useless, he was still the focus of everyone's attention.

Hearing Lu Liangdong's question, he clasped his fists and saluted:

"Yes. This is the main gain from Jianfeng this time."

After receiving the confirmation, Lü Liangdong nodded. After hearing this, the disciples around him became quiet again.

Perfect?

It turned out that his swordsmanship was at the level of perfection.

No wonder Hou Zhen was defeated in one move, and although Liu Tong was defeated easily, Lu Liangdong still thought that he was letting him win.

Xie Yuan fought Liu Tong with perfect swordsmanship for a while, and he was evenly matched with him. He was really letting Liu Tong off the mark. With his keen eyesight, he should have seen Liu Tong's flaws at the beginning.

However, as an external disciple, he actually possesses the sword skills of the perfect realm...

For a moment, everyone was full of admiration and envy, and their eyes were filled with jealousy.

As they had been in the inner sect for a long time, they understood best what perfect swordsmanship meant. If they could practice swordsmanship to perfection, not only would their strength be unmatched by their peers, but they would also be noticed by the sect and would probably be able to become the disciples of an elder in a few days.

After hearing this, the Lin brothers and sisters opened their mouths wide and were stunned for a long time.

It turns out that what he meant when he said he comprehended some of the Yunshan sword style on the sword peak... It was all perfected directly, a little bit.

The two of them were both angry and amused when they thought about how they had gone to comfort him.

If only the Yunshan sword style had improved a little, then they would indeed need comfort; but if it had been perfected directly, then it would be both of them who would need comfort.

And Junior Brother Zhang... has he become so powerful now?

Lin Zhen's eyes were full of complexity. She might not be able to beat any of the two people that Xie Yuan had just easily defeated.

She was definitely no match for Hou Zhen, and Liu Tong was at best on par with him, maybe they could draw, but it was more likely that she would lose. After all, she had just entered the inner sect, while these brothers had been practicing for a long time.

Thinking of his junior brother who still needed their care in Ximo, and who had grown so fast in such a short period of time, Lin Zhen's expression became complicated, and he looked at Xie Yuan in a daze.

Lu Liangdong nodded, and first said to the other disciples, especially Liu Tong and Hou Zhen:
"Zhang Shan's situation is different from yours. He has opportunities and talents, so he has such swordsmanship. Although you don't have the opportunities he has, we have always said that daily hard work is better than accidentally reaching the sword peak. Practice well and don't be discouraged. Your swordsmanship will catch up soon. It's not your fault that we lost this battle."

Seeing that the two men had recovered some of their spirits, but Hou Zhen was still a little dazed, Lu Liangdong also shook his head slightly.

For this disciple who had always focused on practicing swordsmanship, such a defeat must have been a huge blow. But he had already said it all, and there was not much he could do.

Lu Liangdong turned to Xie Yuan again, his expression slowing down:
"Since your Yunshan Sword Style has reached this level, there is nothing more to say. Apart from practicing it every day to maintain your proficiency and avoid regression, you don't need to spend more time on it. Well, you should practice other sword techniques later. However, with your talent, perhaps you can become a disciple of an elder as soon as possible and get better training. I will ask for you soon."

He no longer had much problem with Xie Yuan's "arrogance". Although he didn't give Xie Yuan a warning, he did agree that Xie Yuan didn't have to train with the many ordinary disciples of the inner sect. It would be better for him to directly become a disciple of an elder.

In fact, I don’t need to practice, and I won’t regress… I’m just a small fry.

With the panel in his hand, unlike most people who progress in a spiral, his progress is in a straight line, as fast as riding a rocket. The so-called "reversal is the movement of the Tao" and "negation of negation" do not apply to him.

However, after hearing what Lu Liangdong said next, Xie Yuan felt conflicted.

Li Xingtuo inexplicably told him to be careful of other elders, which made him worried.

Although he thought that since Li Xingtuo had tacitly agreed to something in the sect, the other elders would not do anything to him, he could not help but worry that there were other factions in the sect, such as the conservatives, who were determined to take down this person with bad intentions.

In fact, he was not sure what Li Xingtuo's attitude towards him was. It seemed that he had not investigated it in detail, but as Situ Qin said, letting him go down the mountain did not necessarily mean letting him run away.

In the mountains and outside the mountains, within the scope of Yunzhou, even if he was allowed to walk 999 steps first, it would only take Li Xingtuo a snap of a finger to catch up. The so-called letting him go down the mountain may just be because they were not worried that he would escape from their Five Finger Mountain.

But no matter what, since the other elders might have bad intentions towards him, Xie Yuan still avoided contact with them.

Just as Xie Yuan was thinking of an excuse to get Lv Liangdong not to go to the elders for recommendation, he could almost feel the jealousy of the people around him when he heard a voice coming from the upstairs next to him:
"Yes, it is rare for an external training disciple to be able to train to this level."

When everyone heard the voice, they immediately turned around and found a middle-aged swordsman with a gaunt face and three long beards standing next to the railing on the second floor. It was Lupe, the head of Bamboo Sword Peak.

"I've met Elder Lu!"

The disciples all bowed, and Xie Yuan felt a little nervous when he saw Lupe suddenly appear.

I was just thinking about this, and you came by chance?
He was waiting for Lupe to say something, but he just glanced at him, made a comment, and continued:

"I have some free time today, so I'll teach you about swordsmanship."

The inner sect disciples were immediately very excited. Although it was not uncommon for the Grand Master to come and give a lecture in the inner sect, it was not available every day. Especially since the elders took turns to come, it would take a long time to meet an elder they particularly respected. Lupe's visit this time aroused the enthusiasm of the disciples who were interested in flying swordsmanship.

However, Lupe naturally couldn't teach the flying sword technique, and few people would be able to learn it even if he did. For these inner disciples, he still used the basics as an introduction and slowly explained the essence of the Yunshan Sword Sect's swordsmanship.

The swordsmanship of the Yunshan Sword Sect has always been characterized by its myriad changes and exquisite moves. Such swordsmanship requires disciples to have a certain level of understanding and swordsmanship talent, and it is extremely difficult to master. However, since the present can enter the Sword Sect and enter the inner sect to practice, their talent must be up to standard.

Therefore, what Lu Pei said was more advanced than Lu Liangdong's emphasis on basic foundation. After all, when it comes to teaching disciples the basics, Lu Liangdong may be better than all the masters.

The master's teachings were profound and subtle, and any sentence might be enough to enlighten people and help them understand their previous difficulties. So everyone listened attentively, and from time to time someone nodded repeatedly with excitement on their faces, waiting to experiment.

The lecture was over in just one stick of incense. When the Grandmaster talked about swordsmanship, every word was precious and there was no nonsense. Everyone looked thoughtful and silent. Even Xie Yuan was inspired and nodded repeatedly, thinking:

"A sword master is a sword master, especially the skill of flying sword that he talked about. Although it is a trick of holding a sword in your hand, after upgrading, isn't it the prototype of flying sword technique?"

Xie Yuan seemed to be thinking about something. Actually, although Lupe did not seem to talk about the art of flying swords, as a master of this art, what he taught actually contained some traces of this advanced sword art.

However, swordsmanship is not something that can be taught. After listening to the theory, one must practice it. So many disciples volunteered to ask the master for comments and corrections.

Naturally, Lupe didn't have time to look through them all, so he just randomly picked a few and asked them to practice on their own. He pointed out the shortcomings in each of them, and with just a few words, he was able to hit the nail on the head, worthy of the title of master.

It was not until Instructor Lu announced the end and wanted to send Lupe away that everyone reluctantly saw the elder off.

Xie Yuan felt relieved when he saw that Lupe had stopped paying attention to him after commenting on him at the beginning:

"It's okay, it's okay, you're not here to find me."

Just as I finished this thought, I heard Lupe's voice from the front:
"Zhang Shan, come with me."

The gazes from all around shot out like sharp swords, much sharper than Liu Tong and Hou Zhen's swordsmanship.

Not only Xie Yuan, but other disciples were actually silently paying attention to whether Lu Pei was paying attention to him. After all, he was in the limelight today and was noticed by Elder Lu, who praised him highly. In addition, Instructor Lu had also said before that he would promote him to the Grand Master.

It had been quiet all morning and everyone seemed to be doing nothing, but then Lupe came looking for him.

Does it mean that one really has to become a disciple of the Grandmaster as soon as he enters the inner sect?
In other words, even if Master Lu just appreciates his disciples and gives them some individual guidance, it would be a great blessing!

There was envy in everyone's eyes, all envious of Xie Yuan's chance to be alone with the Grandmaster, but Xie Yuan's heart was beating like a drum, wishing someone could help him take this opportunity.

Others said that he was favored by the Grandmaster, but he knew that the truth was probably something else.

So, under the gazes of his disciples, Xie Yuan calmly followed Lupe out of the martial arts arena, trying not to show anything strange. As a result, he heard others whispering:
"Look at this guy who wants to laugh but doesn't dare to. He really deserves a beating..."

Xie Yuan followed Lupe to a secluded tea room in the inner courtyard. A servant came to serve them tea, then closed the door and left, leaving the two of them sitting opposite each other.

Today, Lupe did not carry the majestic sword on his back. He wore a long gown with three strands of black beard hanging down to his chest. He looked more like a scholar than a kendo master.

However, Xie Yuan did not dare to be careless in front of the elegant Lu Pei. Although Lu Pei looked gentle and refined, he was actually one of the two or three strongest masters of the Sword Sect besides Li Xingtuo. He just didn't make many moves. It was rumored that he had the strength to be on the Flying Dragon List, and he might be the strongest among the elders.

The tea room was quiet. Xie Yuan held a teacup in his hand, his eyes focused on his nose and his nose focused on his heart. He saw Lupe sipping tea quietly, and thought quickly in his heart:

"What exactly are they trying to do? Persuade them to quit? Put them in solitary confinement? Test them? Or something else. Why do these masters prefer not to speak and let people guess for themselves?"

Compared to the punishment, the time before the verdict is probably the most unsettling.

Lupe didn't say anything. Xie Yuan was silent for a while, and had to bite the bullet and ask:

"I wonder what instructions Elder Lu has for his disciple?"

Lupe then put down his teacup, pondered for a moment, and said:
"Zhang Shan, since you have realized the perfection of the Yunshan Sword Style on the Sword Peak, it is time to practice more advanced sword techniques. Although the core essence of our Yunshan Sword Sect's sword techniques is quite similar, there are still different categories, and the subtle differences are not small. You have good talent and a solid foundation, so you should make a good judgment and choose the path that suits you, so as not to waste your talent. Do you have any ideas?"

Xie Yuan was stunned when he heard this, and felt that Lupe's problem was very different from what he had imagined.

He didn't know what to say for a moment, so he could only say carefully:
"I haven't thought about it yet."

"Well, actually, with your talent, it would be a bit slow to start practicing from the second level of the inner sect swordsmanship. With such talent, you should practice swordsmanship with great power and exquisite moves."

Lupe stroked his long beard and said slowly:
"What do you think of my Bamboo Sword Peak's flying sword technique?"

what?
Xie Yuan was stunned. What does this mean?
If we just talk about the flying sword technique, Xie Yuan thinks it is very cool.

Standing high in the air, he swung his sword casually, and the flying sword hurt the enemy from ten feet away. No enemy could get close to him. He looked calm and relaxed, like a true sword immortal.

But this question does not mean "Do you think my sword skills are cool?"

Are you going to lock me up in Zhujian Peak...?
No, looking at Lupe's expression, although subtle, it's clearly asking if you want to learn?

Do you want him to become your disciple?
Countless thoughts flashed through Xie Yuan's mind in an instant, and he suddenly felt a little confused.

No, is this what Li Xingtuo meant when he said be careful not to be defeated by other grandmasters?

It was completely different from what he imagined!

Xie Yuan was filled with confusion. Could this be the truth behind the so-called "factional strife" within the Sword Sect?

He didn't know how to answer for a moment, so he organized his words and said carefully:

"Disciple feels that the flying sword technique is very powerful, but also very difficult."

"It may be very difficult for other disciples, but not necessarily for you."

Lupe said calmly:

"With your talent, as long as you want to learn, I can definitely teach you."

Here it comes, that’s exactly what I mean!
Xie Yuan's mind moved. As a master, Lupe's words were very straightforward, which meant that he wanted to take him as his disciple!
This... is really unexpected.

Could it be that Lupe saw that he had extraordinary talent and that the flying sword technique was difficult to inherit, so he came up with this idea?
However, he still thought that he had revealed problems in the eyes of these masters and would most likely be interrogated!

The result was totally different. Did Li Xingtuo help him cover it up? Did he collude with him that day?

Or is there any other reason?
Xie Yuan saw that Lupe's attitude was completely opposite to what he had imagined and that he had no intention of doing anything to him. Although he felt a little relieved, he was still a little confused.

Logically speaking, it would be a blessing for a young warrior to be offered an olive branch by a sword master like Lupe, a quasi-Flying Dragon List expert. Many people were so overjoyed that they couldn't contain themselves.

With such a master to protect the tradition, the future path is paved, and there are countless thorns to avoid. It is just like “a good wind will help me soar to the sky”.

If it were in the past, Xie Yuan would definitely be willing to seize the opportunity and immediately say, "I have been wandering for half my life and have never met a famous teacher. If you don't give up... I am willing to take care of you in your old age."

However, I now have too many secrets, and becoming a disciple in a sect is not as simple as studying in a martial arts school and calling someone a master. A direct disciple is like a half son. In addition to the master's support and training at all costs, it is impossible for a disciple to keep too many secrets.

Although Lupe is upright and not old-fashioned, and has a very good reputation in the upright Sword Sect, can he really be a master and disciple with someone? I'm afraid it's not fate.

And he didn't say whether he was willing or not. Even if he was willing, Li Xingtuo seemed to mean that he was not willing...

Xie Yuan felt a little conflicted. The question now was how to refuse.

Lupe is a master elder and was so proactive and friendly that he came personally to ask him if he was willing. If he didn't appreciate it, would Lupe be held accountable for stealing his skills and arrested the next second?
But it was impossible to agree to it... Xie Yuan sighed in his heart and didn't care.

Anyway, it was the Sect Master's order. When I stayed in the Sword Sect, I could only listen to the most powerful official. As an honest and simple disciple, there was nothing wrong with me doing what the Sect Master wanted.

Xie Yuan showed a sincere expression:

"I am also very interested in the art of flying swords. If I have the opportunity to go to Bamboo Sword Peak to seek the truth, it will be my honor. But the sect master has given me an order before, asking me to stay in the inner courtyard first and consolidate my foundation before I can talk about other things. I don't know how long it will take, but the sect master has given me the order."

Anyway, it was Li Xingtuo's idea. It's not that he didn't want to become a disciple, but the sect leader didn't allow him to... It's all his fault.

When Lupe heard this, he raised his eyebrows and snorted:

"This guy is so impressive!"

Xie Yuan once again looked at his nose and focused his mind, and let what he said go in one ear and out the other, pretending he didn't hear it.

However, he knew that Lupe was Li Xingtuo's senior brother, and they had a very close relationship. Sure enough, when he saw Lupe making a move, he was about to stand up, as if he was going to settle accounts with Li Xingtuo.

Lu Pei was about to go out when she suddenly turned back and said to Xie Yuan earnestly:

"Forget it, let's put this matter aside for now, but you can think about it carefully. You are a good candidate. If you are really willing to learn the flying sword technique, come to me again and I will go and talk to the sect master in person.

"However, you have to be careful of other elders during this period of time, as they might try to deceive you with sweet words. Well, be especially careful of Li Xingtuo. Even though this guy is the sect leader now, he was cunning and loved to play tricks on people when he first joined the sect. He was always responsible for all the troubles. Who in the sect hasn't suffered from him? But now he has suddenly transformed himself into the sect leader who puts the overall situation first! Humph, don't believe his lies easily." Lupe said this with great sorrow, as if he remembered the past events. Seeing that Li Xingtuo had stopped his idea of ​​accepting disciples with the sect leader's order in advance, he ruthlessly exposed his past.

Xie Yuan's ears immediately pricked up. Was it possible for him to listen to these anecdotes of the Grandmasters and high-ranking officials in the past?
Then you must listen carefully.

However, Lupe was obviously just complaining a little and didn't mean to say more. He waved his hand, again told Xie Yuan to think it over carefully, and left the inner courtyard.

Xie Yuan stayed in the tea room for a long time and began to think about his current situation.

Let’s not talk about Li Xingtuo for now. Did the other masters and elders not know that he had a problem, or did they know but didn’t care like Li Xingtuo?

It's unlikely, right? No matter how open-minded a sect is, it won't tolerate others stealing and learning the skills at will.

Or did Li Xingtuo tell them something?
Xie Yuan still hadn't figured out the result, but he felt a little relieved, as if he wouldn't suffer any bad consequences because of it.

He left the tea room and returned to the martial arts field, where he saw that the morning class had ended and Instructor Lu was nowhere to be found. Only a few disciples were still practicing.

As soon as Xie Yuan appeared, everyone else's eyes turned to him instantly. Their expressions were very strange. It seemed that they really wanted to know what he and Lupe had talked about and whether he was still a member of the inner courtyard, but they didn't dare to ask.

Xie Yuan had no intention of staying here any longer. Seeing that the morning class was over, he returned to his cliffside courtyard, closed the door, and let out a breath.

Never mind, let it be. It’s quite nice to practice here anyway.

Xie Yuan took a deep breath of the abundant spiritual energy at Ruyun Peak, and his mind became clear. Then, while the effect of the blood ganoderma taken yesterday had not yet worn off, he began to practice.

After noon, after lunch, he asked his errand disciple to bring Shanyin Xuanbing and a large pile of firewood.

Just looking at this combination, both cold and hot, it is completely impossible for others to imagine what he wants to do.

Putting a palm-sized piece of ice cube into the cabinet will lower the temperature of the blood ganoderma liquid and some precious medicines, and there will be no risk of spoilage.

The Shanyin black ice has been frozen in this sacred place of Yunshan for thousands of years. Even a small piece of it is very cold and is enough to sustain the use here for several years.

As for some other medicinal herbs that did not need to be frozen and were not cold-resistant, Xie Yuan put them in another room. Anyway, the whole yard belonged to him. It was good to have a big family and a big business.

The unprocessed firewood was piled high in the yard, which was used by Xie Yuan to practice his skills.

Although the advancement from chopping wood seems to be a long way off, as long as you persevere, you can achieve a breakthrough in just ten years... Well, just ten years.

For a lifetime of practice, ten years is not too difficult to wait, especially when the harvest from chopping wood is so great that it is well worth the price of admission.

What's more, he has other means to speed up. I just don't know if the owner of Bagua Lotus is safe now?
Another thing is that chopping wood after practicing is also a process for Xie Yuan to relax his body and mind and gradually get rid of distracting thoughts. For him, starting from chopping the first piece of wood, it has become more than just a simple action. It seems to have become a specific means of tempering the heart of Tao. Whether it is the panel or the harvest, whether he is practicing sword or knife, it has its own way.

As he kept chopping, watching the numbers in front of him rise little by little, Xie Yuan seemed to have entered a certain state, his heart was filled with peace.

He was startled by the knock on the door. He put down his axe and opened the gate. As expected, it was his old friends, the Lin brother and sister, who came to the door.

Seeing that the two of them were asking him like curious babies whether he had already become Lupe's disciple, Xie Yuan couldn't say that he had rejected the olive branch thrown by Lupe, as it would seem that he was offending the master and how eccentric he was, so he just answered perfunctorily, saying that he had given them a few random pointers, which made the two of them envious.

At present, the only people Xie Yuan could talk to on the mountain were these two people, so he was happy to have a pot of tea, two plates of fruits, and the three of them sat in a small house on the edge of the cliff, chatting and talking about swords.

The clouds are misty, the fairy birds are singing in the distance, and the echoes are in the empty valley.

This situation and scene are not without the rhythm of seeking the truth.

Xie Yuan sent the two away and returned to his room to continue his practice. However, before entering into meditation, he tilted his head slightly and pondered:

"I feel like Miss Lin has been stealing glances at me lately... Is it an illusion? Or is she unwilling to accept being surpassed by my junior brother? After all, her cultivation progress was not slow before, and she is still a rising star in the outer sect."

Xie Yuan just thought about it for a moment and didn't take it to heart. He continued to practice and cultivate, making the most of his time in the mountains.

The next day, in the inner courtyard.

Many people couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw Xie Yuan still appearing at the back of the queue.

He was taken away by the Grandmaster after only one day's arrival. That was the most unbalanced thing for him. It seemed to him that these old inner sect masters had seen the Grandmasters so many times but still had not been selected. They were really outdone.

It’s better not to come. Out of sight, out of mind.

But since we are still here, we are all good brothers.

The Yunshan Sword Style warm-up was over. Today, Lu Liangdong did not let everyone practice it a second time. Just as he was about to say something, a clear, mature and pleasant voice came from the side:

"Teacher Lu, please wait a moment. I have some free time today, so I will teach you the hand sword style."

Everyone turned their heads and saw a graceful figure next to them. She was wearing a veil and had calm eyes. They all bowed:
"I've met Elder Luo!"

Not to mention the disciples, even Lu Liangdong was a little surprised. Why did Luo Shuang, the head of Yaoyue Peak, come today?
Generally speaking, the inner sect would invite a master elder to give a sermon every once in a while, and they would take turns to come so as not to waste the master's time.

But Lu Liangdong didn't invite anyone during the past two days. It was fine if Lu Pei came, but Luo Shuang also came the next day, as if they had discussed it beforehand.

Besides, other elders are fine, but with Luo Shuang's personality, it is difficult for them to take the initiative to teach the disciples...

Lu Liangdong secretly glanced at Xie Yuan and realized something.

It turns out that there is no need for me to sell it to the masters... Oh, that's not right, Yaoyue Peak does not accept male disciples.

That might be for Lin Zhen.

"Every martial art has a starting move, and swordsmanship is no exception. The starting move is not only to lead to your next move, but also to gather your momentum. When masters compete with each other, it is a competition of momentum, and it starts from here..."

Luo Shuang spoke in a cheerful and gentle voice, which made all the disciples intoxicated.

Although Luo Shuang is not a gentle and lovely female teacher, she is not as cold as she looks and is quite patient with her disciples.

In addition to her unparalleled beauty and pleasant voice, she has always been one of the most popular preaching masters among the inner disciples.

However, while everyone was happy and gained a lot from listening, they also had some doubts. Why did the masters come one after another? Are they so diligent?
After listening to this, Xie Yuan seemed to be thinking about something.

The battle between masters who focused on momentum reminded him of the battle between the Sword Sect’s leaders. The two leaders had been fighting for control of the battlefield in the first half. He nodded slightly.

As for swordsmanship, the first move is to gather sword energy. He instantly recalled the first move of the Nine Styles of Cloud Dragon - Cloud Dragon Explores the Head.

In theory, this set of sword techniques should be shrouded in clouds and mist, with the dragon's head hidden and its tail exposed, constantly accumulating advantages until the final move is released, with the long dragon emerging from the clouds and killing with one blow.

However, the first move of the Nine Styles of Cloud Dragon is like a killing move. The cloud dragon appears first and is extremely swift and powerful. The following moves continue to build up momentum. The dragon goes into the clouds, shaking its head and tail, and its full appearance cannot be seen until the last killing move comes out.

It takes both the beginning and the end into consideration, but it is somewhat different from what Xie Yuan understood, which makes him somewhat confused about this sword technique.

But Luo Shuang's explanation made him immediately understand the importance of starting, and also understood the sequence of the Yunlong Nine Sword Techniques. He instantly figured out his previous doubts and nodded continuously.

Now when I go back and practice this advanced sword technique, I will make great progress.

Xie Yuan was just getting something when he heard Luo Shuang calling out:

"Lin Zhen, Zhang Shan, come with me."

Swish, swish, swish, countless gazes shot over, and a similar scene to yesterday was played out again.

But this time Xie Yuan was very surprised, and he and the people around him were also confused.

Yaoyue Peak only accepts female disciples, why did she ask me to do that?
Could it be that……

Xie Yuan instantly became alert again, looked at Lin Zhen beside him, and followed him with trepidation in his heart.

Entering the same teahouse as yesterday, Xie Yuan felt even more nervous, not knowing what Luo Shuang intended.

After the errand disciple had made the tea, Luo Shuang was not as reserved as Lupe and went straight to the point.

It was so shocking that both Xie Yuan and Lin Zhen were dumbfounded.

"Lin Zhen, Zhang Shan, you two are from the same sect, and you lived and died together in the Western Desert. Your friendship is deep. Why don't I make the decision and let you get married within the sect?"

"???"

Xie Yuan and Lin Zhen both opened their mouths wide, looking shocked, and were speechless for a long time.

Lin Zhen was the first to come back to his senses. He glanced at Xie Yuan, lowered his head, and blushed slightly:
"Elder Luo, I have a family feud and have no interest in private matters between men and women."

Luo Shuang glanced at her and said directly:
"Do you have a crush on someone?"

"……Yes."

Lin Zhen's face turned even redder and he whispered.

Luo Shuang looked at Lin Zhen, shook her head in surprise, then turned to look at Xie Yuan.

"Ah, this, my disciple also has it."

Xie Yuan replied in confusion.

I just watched the Lantern Festival with the young lady and held her hand. Why is it that now there are teachers who want to arrange marriages randomly?
It should be Sister Chen...

Lin Zhen instantly thought of this old friend whom he hadn't seen for a long time and sighed softly.

Luo Shuang looked at Xie Yuan from behind her veil and said calmly:

“I didn’t ask you that.

"Let me ask you, what do you think of me?"

what?
Not only Xie Yuan, Lin Zhen also raised his head and looked at Luo Shuang in disbelief.

Xie Yuan was stunned, and it took him a while to react before he said:

"I think Elder Luo still has some charm, but..."

Luo Shuang was stunned for a moment and murmured:
"The charm...still remains?"

When she realized what was happening, her face flushed and she said in embarrassment:

"What nonsense are you talking about? I am asking you if you are willing to take me as your master. How about I be your master?"

Fortunately, Luo Shuang was wearing a veil, otherwise her face would be flushed and she would look indescribably charming, losing the dignity of a master.

She couldn't help but spit:
"What are you thinking about, little guy? I told you I didn't ask you these questions!"

Xie Yuan and Lin Zhen both looked embarrassed, as they had the same idea just now.

But they were grumbling in their hearts, and it was no wonder that they were thinking too much. Luo Shuang had just said that she wanted to arrange a marriage, but who knew that the next sentence would be this?
Seeing that Xie Yuan was a little slow to react, Luo Shuang couldn't help but said:
"Brother Lu came to see you yesterday. Didn't he tell you?"

"Oh, I told you..."

Xie Yuan thought she was referring to the matter of accepting a disciple, and said with an embarrassed look:

"Elder Luo, it's just that Yaoyue Peak has never accepted male disciples. I didn't expect to go there."

"That's why I let you get married. If you marry a disciple from Yaoyue Peak, you will naturally be considered the heir of my lineage. But the result..."

Luo Shuang looked at Lin Zhen and shook her head.

When the two heard this, they suddenly understood and were speechless. This elder's thinking was really too clear...

"If you two can't make it, you can find another female disciple from Yaoyue Peak. As long as you two are attracted to each other, I will preside over your marriage within a month. All of my disciples from Yaoyue Peak are graceful and docile, so they will be a good match for you."

Luo Shuang continued.

After hearing this, Lin Zhen was deeply shocked.

It turns out that yesterday Elder Lu came to accept Junior Brother Zhang as his disciple, but not only did he not agree, but today Elder Luo is willing to accept him even if it means pimping?
Hey, what Elder Luo meant just now, does that mean that if I marry him, we can both enter Yaoyue Peak? This...

Lin Zhen's mood suddenly became extremely complicated and he became dazed.

Xie Yuan was sweating profusely:
"Well, Elder Luo, even if I am interested in the disciples of Guifeng, they may not think highly of me..."

"Why not? Winter is almost over. These girls stay with women every day, clamoring to meet and discuss swords with brothers from other peaks. And you came down from Jian Peak recently. Many disciples are chattering about you and are very curious about you. If you are interested, you will definitely find a good partner. How about it? Do you want to come to Yaoyue Peak to learn from me and solve your lifelong affairs at the same time? I have more than one peerless beauty under my tutelage."

Luo Shuang patiently persuaded him, expecting that this young boy, who was less than 20 years old, would be thinking about nothing but these things.

Not to mention those under 20, even those in their 40s or 50s would be the same... She suddenly became distracted.

Xie Yuan was stunned and wiped the sweat from his forehead:

"This one……"

Seeing him hesitate, Luo Shuang made up her mind:
"Forget it. If you don't want to be trapped in shackles for the time being, you can become my disciple first. From now on, you will be my first male disciple and junior brother of Yaoyue Peak. Senior Sister Manfeng will definitely take good care of you. How about it?"

Xie Yuan was speechless and could only smile bitterly:

"Elder Luo, this condition is very attractive...but the sect master has already said that I should stay in the inner sect."

He repeated what he said yesterday as an excuse.

After Luo Shuang heard this, her eyebrows were raised and she snorted coldly:

"This Li Xingtuo actually used the authority of the sect leader to make a fuss. Humph! That's all!"

She stood up unhappily, thought about it, and said angrily:

"Who do you think was the one who wanted to be the first male disciple of Yaoyue Peak and was almost punished by the previous headmaster's rules? Who was the one who pestered me to call him "senior sister" every day, and when he ignored him, he immediately pestered someone else? He couldn't make his own way, but he actually blocked the way for future generations. It's really shameless to be the sect master like this!"

Can’t listen, can’t listen...Xie Yuan’s ear immediately pricked up.

"Be careful of this evil leader, he has bad intentions towards you!"

Luo Shuang instructed.

Her sleeves danced lightly, her figure was graceful, and she was about to go out with a twist of her slender waist, when she suddenly turned around and said in a strange tone:

"I still have my charm... Do you think I am an old lady?"

what?
Xie Yuan suddenly felt a tightness in his back. This question was extremely difficult to answer as it concerned life and death.

To be honest, Luo Shuang is a martial arts master, and she is only about 40 years old. With her cultivation, her appearance, temperament, skin and figure are much better than 99% of young girls.

How many people dream of having a peerless beauty who is older mentally but still in her prime physically... But Xie Yuan doesn't have that hobby.

But he couldn't say anything careless, so he immediately said sincerely:
"Elder Luo is extremely beautiful and famous throughout the world. Even the Autumn Water Divine Sword has bowed down to you. I don't know how many girls are jealous. Well, if I didn't know it was Elder Luo, I would definitely just call her Senior Sister when we met."

After hearing this, Luo Shuang was very satisfied and nodded.

However, she still glanced at Xie Yuan and said calmly:

"You little fellow, you look honest, but you know how to coax people. Ha, this kind of person is the most dangerous, much more dangerous than that person...stay away from my disciples in the future."

Just now he said that he could pick any disciple from the peak, and if one batch didn't work, he would replace them. But once he didn't become a disciple, this is what happened. How realistic...

Seeing that Luo Shuang was vaguely wary of him, Xie Yuan felt helpless.

It is not right to tell the truth, nor is it right to lie. It is really true that only women and villains are difficult to raise.

After Luo Shuang left, Lin Zhen looked Xie Yuan up and down, as if he was meeting him for the first time.

Xie Yuan smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said:
"Congratulations, Senior Sister Lin, for being admitted to Yaoyue Peak."

"where……"

Lin Zhen murmured.

In the next few days, a master from the inner sect came here every day, and each time he called Xie Yuan to a small room to "coerce and bribe" him. However, no matter how tempted Xie Yuan was, he could only obediently quote the sect master's order, which made the other elders very angry.

The inner gate didn't quiet down until almost all the elders had gone through. The other disciples looked at Xie Yuan with envy, jealousy, surprise, disbelief, and finally numbness. Especially after they found out that he was still staying, they started to whisper and had even bigger guesses.

Only then did Xie Yuan realize how excited these sword masters were by the talent displayed by Jian Feng Jiuri, and how they wanted to take turns to fight him and lure him away.

But that is not my real talent, or it is just a small part of it.

After the matter came to an end, Xie Yuan finally calmed down. Now that no one was disturbing him, he felt that practicing in the inner sect was indeed a good experience.

The spiritual energy of Ruyun Peak made his practice more efficient and full of energy.

After eating the remaining blood Ganoderma lucidum together with other spiritual medicines, the progress increased rapidly in a flash, and time passed quietly in the practice.

(End of this chapter)