Who taught him to practice swordsmanship like this?

At this moment, Su Baichen had been taken to another side hall, where several big shots were arguing fiercely.

"This kid was clearly born to practice swordsmanship. What are you qigong practitioners arguing about with us swordsmen?"

The two Taoist priests, each carrying a long sword, unleashed their full aura and kept spitting.

However, a middle-aged Taoist priest in a black robe with an elegant demeanor stood before them. He said without any emotion, "This boy was moved simply by listening to my disciple Fenglin chanting scriptures. He clearly only lacks a method of guidance."

"If Junior Brother Chen's Qi Refining class were before his swordsmanship class, he could easily cultivate Qi and enter the Dao... He's not a swordsmanship genius at all, he's clearly a Qi Refining genius."

Su Baichen had been listening for a while and knew that this Taoist was Feng Linzi's master, Xuan Yin Zhenren.

On the other side, Master Kaiyang, dressed in a bright yellow Taoist robe, agreed, saying, "Junior Brother Xuanyin is right. The second son is exceptionally gifted, and we certainly cannot draw conclusions hastily."

"In that case, why don't we ask him what he thinks?"

With the Palace Master speaking, everyone could only agree. As the Palace Master of Changchun Palace, Master Kaiyang was also deeply concerned about the future of his family's outstanding disciples.

"Su Baichen, if you wish to join the Sword Sect, you can become a disciple of the Sword Sect Master, Wufeng Sword Elder. He will surely teach you everything he knows."

"If you wish to join the Yin Sect, the Mysterious Yin True Man will naturally accept you as his disciple."

"Of course, you can also become my disciple. I am also the sect leader of the Yang Sect, and I will teach you everything I know..."

Xuan Yin Zhenren and the others from the Yin Sect, as well as Wu Feng Jian Lao and the others from the Sword Sect, all looked at Kai Yang Zhenren with eyes practically spitting fire... Good heavens, they originally thought it was just the two families vying for a disciple, but they didn't expect Kai Yang Zhenren to interfere!

However, no one could do anything about this shameless palace master, so they could only turn their attention to Su Baichen, which put the pressure on him...

Su Baichen was constantly analyzing the current situation in his mind.

Where will he go from here?

He didn't have a good impression of the Sword Sect either, because Qing Fenghan didn't put any effort into teaching them.

He was more inclined to side with Master Xuanyin because he really liked Senior Brother Fenglinzi.

As for Master Kaiyang?

If he is a utilitarian person who wants to climb the social ladder, then the Palace Master of Changchun, Master Kaiyang, is the best choice.

But now all he wants to say is: We're not close.

Su Baichen hesitated for a moment, then, under the expectant gazes of everyone, said with a somewhat fearful and shy expression, "This disciple thought there were at least three months left before it was time to think about these things. Now, this disciple really doesn't know how to make a decision."

Upon hearing this, the tense atmosphere immediately eased.

Because Su Baichen was absolutely right. The three-month period for outer disciples is not only a test for them, but also a stage for them to systematically learn cultivation knowledge and make preliminary plans for their future.

The Palace Master of Kaiyang Palace nodded approvingly and said, "Then let's talk about it again in three months. You can also take this time to see the strengths of each sect."

That's how it was settled.

"Feng Linzi, you should take this child home."

Master Xuanyin spoke naturally, then winked at Feng Linzi.

Feng Linzi understood, and then said with a smile, "Junior brother, let's go."

Su Baichen immediately followed.

The powerful figures in the hall gritted their teeth as they watched Xuan Yin Zhenren, knowing that this guy had already seized the initiative.

But the Sword Master Wufeng wasn't about to give up. He looked at Qingfeng Han and said, "Don't let me see you slacking off while teaching the outer disciples again! Teach them properly, you hear me? Especially those with talent, we can't afford to miss any opportunity to learn!"

He's going to place a bet too.

Qing Fenghan nodded with a bitter face, knowing that his comfortable days were over...

……

On the way back, Feng Linzi was very silent, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

Su Baichen was the first to break the ice: "Senior brother, which sect does that Elder Chen belong to?"

Feng Linzi's expression softened slightly: "He's from the Five Elements Sect, and he cultivates earth magic. You don't need to worry about him continuing to make things difficult for you. You've already shown your talent, and if Sect Master Mao of the Five Elements Sect were here, he would probably have to curry favor with you."

Su Baichen then understood and looked at Feng Linzi: "Senior brother, in truth, I really wanted to be with you."

Feng Linzi remained calm and said indifferently, "There's no need to make a decision so quickly, and don't let personal feelings influence your decision."

"There are still three months left. You just need to carefully consider your feelings and then make a judgment based on your own heart."

"We've arrived. Goodbye."

Su Baichen breathed a sigh of relief; it had actually been quite dangerous just now.

If he were to make a decision directly, it would inevitably offend many people.

But by slowing things down, things took a big turn for the better.

This can be considered a period of acceptance for both parties.

Su Baichen bid farewell to Feng Linzi and then returned to his residence.

He saw Wang Xingyuan waiting in the courtyard. When he saw him return, he nodded with relief and then went back to his room.

Su Baichen quickly called out, "Brother Wang, wait a minute!"

Wang Xingyuan stopped and asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Su Baichen's expression immediately turned somewhat lewd. He said, "I wonder if Brother Wang enjoys being a sword cultivator?"

Wang Xingyuan's eyes lit up, and he asked in surprise, "Of course I'm willing! Do you know how to join the Sword Sect?"

Su Baichen nodded: "It's simple. Didn't Brother Wang also feel it while practicing his sword?"

Wang Xingyuan hummed in agreement.

"That's the feeling of Qi. Then you have to control the pace of your training and try to develop true Qi during swordsmanship class..."

Wang Xingyuan's eyes lit up: "Is that feasible?"

Su Baichen said with a hint of smugness, "I didn't know before, but now that Senior Brother Qingfeng Han definitely wouldn't dare to slack off."

Wang Xingyuan immediately understood what he had to do.

He clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you for the news, brother."

Su Baichen repeatedly said that it was the right thing to do.

……

In the days that followed, everything became very different.

The location for morning classes has also changed; it's now in a larger side hall, so no one will be writing on the threshold anymore.

There was no longer a lazy "PE teacher" in the morning swordplay class. Qing Fenghan treated everyone seriously... It was at this time that Wang Xingyuan's talent was discovered.

He didn't actually enter the Dao through swordsmanship like Su Baichen; he was just practicing swordsmanship seriously to stimulate his Qi, which was discovered by Qingfeng Han when he got serious.

He thus became a key target of attention.

Lin Zhaodi's performance was just average; it seems her talent doesn't lie in that area.

As for the afternoon's academic classes...

Su Baichen was the one who was called upon to answer the most questions, that's about it.

The evening Qi Refining class had a different teacher, and Xiao Su and the other two were all pleasantly surprised because the lecturer was none other than Feng Linzi!

They listened attentively in class and gained a lot.

In short, from that day on, there seemed to be no unfairness, but everything that made Su Baichen feel uncomfortable disappeared.

Everything was going well, except for one thing: Su Baichen discovered that his talent for swordsmanship wasn't actually that good.