Who taught him to practice swordsmanship like this?

"Tell me, which lineage did you learn from? Being taught a skill beforehand isn't a big deal, but you need to clearly state your origins!"

The elder who was passing on his skills spoke with a rather harsh tone, as if Su Baichen had violated some heavenly law.

Su Baichen felt frustrated. He hadn't done anything, so why was he being questioned like this?

But thinking of the progress and joy he had experienced from studying in Changchun Palace the day before, he swallowed his anger and said, "Uncle-Master, I was just an ordinary person before, and I have never studied anything in this area."

The elder who was passing on his skills said calmly, "First of all, you may not be qualified to call me your senior uncle. Whether you can even enter the sect is still another matter."

"Secondly, don't doubt my judgment. Your eyes are brimming with energy, and your internal energy is extremely pure. What you've learned is also from the orthodox Xuanmen school. Honestly explain the origins of what you've learned, and you'll still be able to enter the gate..."

"Don't think I'm making a mountain out of a molehill. This is to find out the cause and effect of your situation and avoid causing trouble for Changchun Palace."

To demonstrate that his claim was not unfounded, the Elder of Transmission of Skills specifically explained his reasons.

But Su Baichen is an innocent person, so how could he possibly have any knowledge or background to share?

He quickly replied, "If you believe I possess true qi... then it must be something I gained from practicing swordsmanship. I made some progress while practicing swordsmanship myself... if that is true qi..."

Although he felt extremely wronged, he still spoke clearly and logically, neither servile nor arrogant.

The Transmission Elder was surprised to hear this and was about to speak.

Feng Linzi was already walking quickly towards them.

Su Baichen looked over in surprise and saw Feng Linzi giving him a concerned look and nodding slightly.

Behind Feng Linzi, Wang Xingyuan and Lin Zhaodi peeked out but didn't dare to come closer.

He felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that it was his two newly acquainted companions who had brought Fenglinzi.

"Uncle-Master Chen, how did Junior Brother Su offend you?"

Feng Linzi clasped his hands in a respectful greeting to Elder Chen... Although he was performing the disciple's salute, his imposing manner was no less than that of Elder Chen.

Elder Chen, showing some respect, softened his expression and said, "You brought this child here, didn't you? Why didn't you investigate his background before bringing him here? The skills he possesses are not simple. Even after I exposed him, he can still lie without crying or making a fuss... This child is not simple."

Su Baichen was taken aback. He was just a little more mature than a real eight-year-old child, so how did he become "not simple"?

Maple Forest, look over here.

Su Baichen took a deep breath: "The true energy in this kid's body is obtained through Qi refining."

"Besides, the boy is just an ordinary orphan from Sujia Village in Xianyou County, with no other identity or background."

He was angry and no longer maintained a facade of respect.

Feng Linzi placed a hand on Su Baichen's shoulder and said gently, "I'll explain things to you..."

His expression shifted slightly as he spoke, then he looked at Elder Chen: "Uncle Chen, Junior Brother Su does indeed have a faint trace of true energy in his body, but I can confirm that he didn't have any before he came to Changchun Palace."

"Moreover, look, this method of true qi is in line with the various qi techniques of our Changchun Palace, and it cannot be a lineage of another school."

Elder Chen was surprised, then swiftly reached out and placed his hand on Su Baichen's wrist.

Su Baichen felt a powerful surge of true energy violently enter his body, and his own true energy immediately reacted.

He suffered immense injustice, yet he was able to suppress his humiliation and respond calmly, which corresponds to a phrase in the Changchun Jing: "Do not disturb, do not be agitated; do not confront, do not welcome."

Even as he faced the invading true energy, he maintained the same mindset, and after sensing the contact of the opponent's true energy...

Suddenly, he remembered the move "Pure Heart Pointing the Sharp Edge" that he had learned during the day...

The next moment, the true energy in his dantian, though weak, resolutely gathered and condensed into a solitary and proud sword edge.

With a calm and composed mind, he skillfully wielded the sword, thrusting it out from within his own meridians and piercing through the foreign true energy that had surged into his body with overwhelming force.

Elder Chen's expression suddenly changed, and he retreated repeatedly.

He then looked up at his palm in horror and saw a small cut on it.

"A Pure Heart, A Touch of Brilliance!"

Feng Linzi was also somewhat dumbfounded. He looked at Su Baichen in astonishment and asked, "How did you manage to unleash the 'Eternal Spring Sword Qi'?"

Su Baichen was bewildered.

Without any hesitation, Feng Linzi flicked a jade pendant from his sleeve.

The jade pendant was infused with true energy, and it flew out and disappeared into who-knows-where.

Seeing this, Elder Chen stopped talking and looked at Su Baichen in surprise, seemingly lost in thought.

Su Baichen was exhausted after unleashing that sword energy, leaving him extremely tired.

But even at this moment, he gritted his teeth and persevered, showing no sign of weakness in front of strangers, especially those who slandered him.

This could be considered his stubbornness...

A moment later, Qingfeng Han, who was teaching the outer sect sword techniques, also arrived.

Holding Feng Linzi's communication jade token impatiently, he said, "Feng Linzi, what did you call me here for?"

It seems that Qingfeng Han and Feng Linzi don't get along.

Elder Chen spoke first, "Little Qing, did you teach me a mental cultivation method when you were teaching swordsmanship?"

Qing Fenghan immediately denied it, saying, "How could that be? I already have a headache teaching these kids martial arts techniques, how could I possibly teach them mental cultivation methods as well?"

"I know the order of instruction. The mental techniques are taught after Elder Chen has finished teaching the 'Eternal Spring Qi Technique'."

Feng Linzi looked at Su Baichen: "Junior Brother Su, would you please demonstrate the 'Eternal Spring Nourishing True Sword' for us?"

Su Baichen suddenly realized: "So that's the name... Okay, come on."

As he spoke, he took two steps forward.

But he had no sword in his hand...

He didn't mind, so he simply put his index and middle fingers together to form a sword finger, and then slowly practiced the sword moves as he understood them.

Because there were people watching who would humiliate and slander him, he took this very seriously.

He was so focused on himself that he was not only calm and composed, but also in a state of perfect clarity and inner peace.

So he slowly extended his sword finger and used the first move of the "Eternal Spring Nourishing True Sword": Clear Mind and Rise Sword.

This actually gave people a sense of utter clarity and purity.

Just this single sword stance is enough to create a huge impact on others... He really knows how to do it!

And they patiently watched his actions.

Su Baichen's swordplay was measured and controlled, hissing as he moved, drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy, which then flowed into his body as he circulated his sword.

The spiritual energy combines with one's own essence to form a surging true energy.

This time, everyone saw Su Baichen's Qi cultivation process clearly, leaving Elder Chen speechless.

However, this elder who was passing on his skills wouldn't apologize to Su Baichen. He simply nodded and said expressionlessly, "Is that really so?!"

Then it was as if nothing had happened... it's about saving face for the elders.

Qing Fenghan tossed out a jade token without hesitation, then put his arm around Su Baichen affectionately and said, "Junior Brother, tell me, where did you get this cultivation technique?"

Su Baichen shrugged uncomfortably and then said, "I don't know what kind of mental cultivation method it is. It's just that Senior Brother Feng Linzi patiently recited the 'Changchun Jing' for me on the way here. I had a feeling about it then, but I just didn't know how to bring out those things."

"After learning swordsmanship from you, I suddenly found my direction, and before I knew it, I had become like this."

Qing Fenghan shuddered. This kind of talent is too terrifying!

He grabbed Su Baichen's arm and started to leave: "I'll take you to find a master. My master, the Sword Master Wufeng, will surely teach you everything he knows!"

They've already started scrambling for people...