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Chapter 134, Page 149: Mind Techniques! Outwitting the Demoness! [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]

Early the next morning.

In the small, one-story pavilion of "Peach Blossom Village".

Wanwan, dressed in white and barefoot, stood gracefully in front of the table, taking out booklets from a small bamboo basket.

"Gentle Breeze Sword Technique, Wandering Dragon Sword Technique, Hidden Kill Sword Art."

She took out three sword manuals in succession, and finally a piece of silk:
"The 'Bright Moon Over the Vast Sea' visualization method. Imagine your mind as a dark sea with surging undercurrents, and visualize a bright moon hanging high above the sea, reflecting on the surface and suppressing inner demons. When external evils invade, the sea will also rise with waves. Use the moonlight to suppress the sea and cut off the external evils... This is the visualization diagram and the visualization method."

She unfolded the silk and placed it in front of Lu Chen.

A pitch-black ocean is depicted on the silk.

Beneath the churning waves of the sea, it seemed as if countless demons lurked, ready to pounce.

Above the sea, a bright moon hangs high, casting down countless rays of clear light, like fine rain or pure snow, suppressing the waves and dissolving evil spirits.

This painting is extremely lifelike.

If you look closely, the scene seems to come alive, as if you can really see the churning waves and the rampage of demons, and you can really feel the coldness of the moonlight.

Lu Chen was somewhat moved:

"This visualization diagram...is it very valuable?"

Wanwan said with a smile:

"This was written by a famous author during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It is indeed valuable, after all, it is a secret method of the mind. However, other mental methods have been lost. Apart from stabilizing the mind, suppressing inner demons, and warding off external evils, it is of no use for martial arts combat and does not match what Wan'er has learned. Therefore, it is really useless to Wan'er."

"I see. Thank you very much, Miss Zhu."

Lu Chen accepted the visualization diagram with the accompanying mental cultivation incantation without any hesitation.

Since this visualization method has been passed through by the Yin Gui School, there might be some backdoors or traps involved.

But it doesn't matter. He can try it out himself first. If there are any problems, the Zhuxian Sword Intent will naturally detect them.

As for the claim that this method of visualization is useless in martial arts combat, it clearly refers to the fact that it is only applicable to "guarding the internal," and can only be used to suppress one's own inner demons and ward off external mental interference, but it cannot "sense the external," and is of no benefit to external perception during martial arts competition.

But it doesn't matter.

Lu Chen can extract its essence and supplement it with some of the techniques of "Sword Four: Heart Sword" to create a new concept that is both offensive and defensive, capable of both defending the internal and sensing the external.

After reading the "Bright Moon Over the Vast Sea" meditation method, Lu Chen picked up the three sword technique books and flipped through them one by one.

As Wanwan said, these three sword techniques are far inferior to Yang Xuyan's Shadow Sword Technique, and even Wanwan's Heart Searching Sword Technique is much weaker. In the Twin Dragons world, they should only be second- or third-rate sword techniques.

However, any one of these sword techniques would be considered a superior sword technique even in the world of Swordsman, where swordsmanship is superb.

Some of these highlights are quite valuable for Lu Chen now, and he can learn from their essence to improve his swordsmanship.

Lu Chen was quite satisfied and thanked Wanwan again.

Wanwan smiled charmingly and said sweetly:

"It's good that Young Master Lu likes it."

Having obtained Wanwan's benefits, Lu Chen naturally didn't hesitate to lead her out of the waterside pavilion and then sparred with her in swordsmanship.

Wan Yaonu still didn't use her true skills today, not even a bit of her Heavenly Demon Art. She only used her seemingly righteous, balanced and peaceful true energy and swordsmanship to deal with the situation.

Lu Chen didn't care about this.

Regardless of whether Wan Yaonu was genuinely seeking instruction in swordsmanship, he treated it as a tuition fee and gave her serious guidance.

Speaking of which, Wan Yaonu's swordsmanship today is indeed much improved compared to yesterday.

With such talent, if he were to seriously study swordsmanship, he might truly shine in the art.

After the competition, Wan Yao Nu looked like she had gained a lot, and thanked him with a charming smile.

He didn't linger long afterward, agreeing to come back the next day to ask for advice, and then rowed away in his small boat.

Lu Chen stood with his hands behind his back, watching the small boat gradually disappear into the distance, pondering Wan Yao Nu's intentions.

He has a very clear understanding of himself.

In this world of twin dragons, besides his martial arts skills, he had nothing that others would covet.

Wan Yaonu's actions were likely an attempt to use his martial arts skills for some purpose.

Is she trying to win me over to deal with the current successor of Cihang Jingzhai, or is she trying to recruit me as an external ally to deal with her rivals within the Demonic Sect?
In fact, Wanwan is an anomaly in the Demonic Sect.

Perhaps she was too aloof, and that aloofness was too obvious.

Even after Empress Zhu Yuyan died, despite her practicing the Empress's exclusive "Heavenly Demon Technique" and surpassing Empress Zhu Yuyan in cultivation level, the elders and experts of the Yin Gui Sect all tried to win over her junior sister Bai Qing'er and supported Bai Qing'er to inherit the position of Empress.

Later, her disciple Mingkong, whom she personally trained, nearly destroyed the two paths and six sects of the Demonic Sect.

Despite being born into the Demonic Sect and being a direct disciple of the Empress Yin, and having cultivated the Heavenly Demonic Art to an unprecedented eighteenth level, he became the gravedigger of the Demonic Sect...

Considering Wanwan's situation within the Demonic Sect, Lu Chen felt that the possibility of Wanwan winning him over to deal with the Demonic Sect's internal rivals was perhaps greater.

However, whatever her reasons, she couldn't possibly really want to learn swordsmanship from him.

"It would be so great if I really wanted to learn swordsmanship. With such outstanding talent, being a simple sword cultivator would actually be quite enjoyable..."

He shook his head and sighed, then went back to review his swordsmanship and visualization techniques.

the other side.

Wanwan, punting her small boat, glanced back at the waterside pavilion and saw Lu Chen turning and leaving.

Thinking back to when she said goodbye earlier, he didn't say a word to stop her, and now he couldn't even wait to see her off. Wanwan couldn't help but pout in frustration and secretly doubt her own charm.

How could there be a man in the world who is completely indifferent to her?

Even disregarding the unique charm of the Heavenly Demon Technique, she was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women of her time.

From childhood to adulthood, countless male disciples within the Holy Sect were awestruck by her beauty, even her uncle-master Bian Bufu...

The thought of Bian Bufu filled Wanwan with displeasure.

She disliked many people within the Holy Gate, and Bian Bufu particularly disgusted her.

Unfortunately, Bian Bufu was her master Zhu Yuyan's junior brother and one of the top experts of the Yin Gui Sect. He always unconditionally supported her master and was deeply trusted by her master.

Therefore, even though Bian Bufu never concealed his lust for her, Wanwan could only feign compliance.

She has only cultivated the Heavenly Demon Technique to the sixteenth level, and her martial arts are still inferior to Bian Bufu's.

Even if one's martial arts skills catch up with Bian Bufu's, it would still be extremely difficult to deal with him.

But what if Bian Bufu is killed by outsiders...?

But that guy seems only interested in the "unwanted old sword techniques and unwanted mental arts" in my house.

Thinking of that guy's shamelessness, Wanwan felt both helpless and somewhat amused.

It felt like we had met our match.

"Let's see just how thick your skin really is..."

The next morning.

Wanwan rowed her small boat again to Lu Chen's Peach Blossom Manor, and today she brought three more sword technique manuals with her.

The Yin Gui Sect has a long history and a vast hidden power. The martial arts techniques collected from other sects are, if not endless, extremely abundant.

Reading three sword manuals every day, even for a month, would be no problem at all.

Lu Chen seemed a little embarrassed.

Because after today's practice session, he specifically said:
"I caught a turtle in the net I set last night, but I don't know what to do with it. Do you know how, Miss Zhu?"

Are they inviting me to stay for dinner?
Wanwan's heart skipped a beat, but she feigned indifference on the surface:
“Wan’er doesn’t understand either…”

"It's alright, I'll go to Xiangyang City and ask a restaurant to make it for me." Lu Chen said with a smile, "Take care, Miss, I won't see you off."

Hey?
Wanwan froze, a wave of regret washing over her.
How did I come across as playing hard to get?

Whether you can do it or not, wouldn't it be better to just agree?
Really are……

Even after she had rowed quite a distance, she was still filled with regret. What a wonderful opportunity to get closer to him!

We just missed out!

Next time, I definitely won't be so reserved!

The next morning.

Wanwan is here again.

Today, I've brought three books of sword techniques again.

After finishing her sword practice, she wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief and said specifically:
"After I got home yesterday, I specifically asked the cook at home for advice and learned how to stew turtle soup."

"Oh. It's a pity that the turtle we caught yesterday was already cooked and eaten by a restaurant." Lu Chen shook his head: "We didn't catch any turtles today."

Wanwan blinked her eyes, looking at him expectantly:
"What did Young Master Lu catch today?"

Lu Chen shook his head regretfully:

"I forgot to put bait in the net last night, and I haven't caught anything today."

"..."

Wanwan's mouth was slightly open, and her eyes were a little dazed.

So you never intended to invite me to dinner today?

Nine books of sword techniques and one book of mental secrets—you can't even exchange them for a meal?
She slightly pursed her lips, feeling a little wronged.

His eyes also became somewhat resentful.

Lu Chen, however, seemed oblivious to her emotions and asked:

"Does Miss Zhu have anything else to say?"

Wanwan's jaw was slightly itchy.

She realized she had underestimated Lu Chen's shamelessness—this guy asked me yesterday if I knew how to cook turtle, probably not because he wanted me to stay for dinner, but because he wanted me to do free work and help him make turtle soup!

This guy's shamelessness is outrageous!
Wanwan's breasts heaved as she let out a soft breath.

A forced smile appeared on his face:
“There is indeed something. Thanks to Young Master Lu’s guidance, Wan’er has benefited greatly these past few days, and her swordsmanship has improved by leaps and bounds. However, she has also accumulated many doubts and would like to ask Young Master Lu for detailed guidance and answers.”

You want to compete in shamelessness?
Then let's have a contest. I am the Yin Gui Demoness, why would I be afraid of you?

Lu Chen was quite willing to learn swordsmanship, after all, helping others was also beneficial to him, so he smiled and said:
"Please feel free to ask, Miss Zhu."

Wanwan did not ask a question immediately.

Having decided to compete with him in shamelessness, she no longer held back.

She walked into the waterside pavilion by herself and began to put charcoal into the small stove, preparing to start a fire to brew tea.

Brewing tea takes a long time. After brewing the tea, you can drink it while asking questions, and slowly it will drag on until noon.

At that point, will you still have the nerve to refuse me a meal?

Wanwan thought this to herself, but smiled sweetly at Lu Chen:
"After the fight just now, I'm a little thirsty. Aren't you thirsty, Young Master Lu?"

"Actually, I have cooled boiled water here."

Lu Chen went to a cabinet in the corner of the small hall of the waterside pavilion, took out a round-bellied silver pot, poured a cup of cool boiled water, and handed it to Wanwan:

"Boiling water for tea takes too long. If you're thirsty, just drink some cool boiled water to quench your thirst."

"..."

Wanwan took the water glass with both hands, almost not wanting to smile anymore. She barely managed to suppress her anger, forced a smile, and said thank you.

Lu Chen poured himself a glass of cold water, sat down at the table, and said with a smile, holding the glass in his arms:

"If Miss Zhu has any questions about swordsmanship, she may ask now."

Wanwan rolled her eyes inwardly, sat down opposite him, pondered for a moment, and began to ask questions.

She said she had doubts about swordsmanship, and that wasn't just an excuse; she genuinely had some doubts, and every question she asked was targeted and purposeful.

Lu Chen accepted so much "tuition" from her, so of course he wouldn't be perfunctory with her just because she was a Yin Gui demoness. He answered every question carefully, making her understand all her doubts and even gaining more insights by drawing inferences from one instance to another.

In this question-and-answer session, with her occasionally getting up to demonstrate her skills, Wanwan's accumulated doubts were all resolved without her realizing it. She felt that her swordsmanship had undergone a complete transformation, and after returning home and studying it carefully, her swordsmanship would surely reach a new level.

"Huh! So my swordsmanship talent is this good! It's a pity that I practice the Heavenly Demon Great Art. Although the Heavenly Demon Great Art is not inferior to the Cihang Sword Manual, it is ultimately not a technique for specializing in swordsmanship. If I practice swordsmanship, no matter what, I will never be able to defeat Shi Feixuan."

As Wanwan thought this to herself, she glanced at the sky outside the window and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was almost noon!
Without hesitation, she said:
"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master Lu. It's getting late, how about I prepare lunch for you to express my gratitude for your instruction today?"

Lu Chen was a little skeptical of Wanwan's cooking skills, after all, she couldn't even cook turtle soup yesterday, and suddenly she said she would cook him a meal...

"Wouldn't that be too difficult for Miss Zhu?"

"Young Master Lu is too kind. It's just cooking a meal, how could it make Wan'er feel embarrassed?"

Wanwan smiled radiantly, looking utterly confident.

Lu Chen guessed and believed it.

Then he regretted it during dinner.

The rice was undercooked, the vegetables were half-cooked, and they were either extremely salty or bland. As for the soup... it was so sour it made your teeth ache.

Lu Chen ate a small mouthful of rice, then tasted a bite of each dish before putting down his chopsticks and looking at Wanwan.

Wanwan smiled sweetly:
"Is it delicious?"

Lu Chen countered:

"After you prepared the meal, didn't you taste it yourself?"

"I dare not," Wanwan said sincerely.

“…Huh?” Lu Chen looked surprised—So you know your own skills.

Seeing Lu Chen's surprised expression, Wanwan tried to keep a straight face for a while, but in the end she couldn't help but burst into laughter, her body shaking with mirth.

He even pounded the table with his fist while laughing.

After laughing enough, she stood up and gave Lu Chen a sly wink:
"Tomorrow, Wan'er will be going out to visit her relatives. Today's meal is to make sure that Young Master Lu remembers Wan'er."

As he spoke, he waved to Lu Chen:

"I'm leaving now, Young Master Lu, you don't need to worry about me too much. I'll come back to ask you for swordsmanship advice after I've finished visiting my family!"

Having said that, he left with light and cheerful steps, as if he had won a great victory.

Watching Wan Yaonu's lively steps, which were clearly tinged with a hint of smugness.

Lu Chen couldn't tell for a moment whether this was the true nature of the enchantress or another face of hers that could bewitch people.

anyway……

He did indeed remember that meal vividly.

Having lived two lives, he had never eaten such terrible food before!

the other side.

The demoness only snapped out of her euphoria after rowing her small boat quite a distance, realizing she had strayed a bit from the main point.

Originally, I wanted to win him over, but somehow I ended up being provoked by his competitive spirit and had to compete with him in some inexplicable way.

Am I not experienced enough, or is that guy too evil?
It infected me, making me feel completely bewildered.

However... it was really satisfying to see that guy's shocked and humiliated expression.

It made me happier than successfully recruiting a thug.

Thinking of this, Wan Yaonu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

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