Who taught him to practice swordsmanship like this?

As Prefect Wang's memorial was sent to the capital, Su Baichen also received a new weapon.

Sword name: Luanke.

This is a one-meter-long broadsword with a pointed tip, resembling a chisel used to carve mountains.

Su Baichen reached out and held it in his hand, weighing it in his hand. It felt like it weighed about sixty pounds... This was definitely a heavy sword, and it was just right for Su Baichen's current physical condition.

It seems that Master Xuanding carefully selected the swords based on his actual situation, rather than just randomly picking one to make up the numbers.

This "Luan Ke" is a rare earth-attribute spirit sword in the Changchun Palace's treasury, and is extremely precious.

Even the choice of this attribute is important, because Su Baichen's spleen and stomach are actually a little weak. With such a weak earth element, he should prioritize the earth element secret method when he enters the Five Qi Gathering Realm.

Furthermore, this spirit sword, Luan Ke, can enhance the cultivation effect of earth elemental energy and amplify the power of earth elemental secret techniques, which can be said to have laid the groundwork for his future cultivation path.

Perfect timing! The Soul-Suppressing Sword can't be used casually, so this Spirit Sword Luan Ke has arrived just in time.

He didn't waste this time; he managed to open up four of the twenty-four hidden meridians.

Because the hidden veins are not long, subsequent warming and nourishing are not troublesome. The difficulty lies in finding them and fully opening them before they adhere and close.

And this once again provided Su Baichen with tremendous help.

In the illusions of his ancestors, he mastered a very complete technique for locating hidden meridians by sensing the bodies of different ancestors. He even discovered, through frequent practice of his self-created "Human Ancestor Body Refining Technique," that the surging blood essence could actually help open hidden meridians.

So during this time, he actually figured out some tricks. The fact that these four hidden meridians could be fully opened in a short period of time was also thanks to this newly figured-out blood qi transport technique.

He has discovered that blood essence is actually more suitable for opening and nourishing the meridians than true qi.

Or, to put it another way, true qi is like warming and nourishing, while blood essence is simply the nutrients that provide for its regeneration!

At this moment, Su Baichen found the trick: nourishing the meridians with blood essence and qi, the strength, resilience and width of the meridians are improving every day.

In addition, all four unobstructed hidden meridians are in his hands, or rather, his right hand that holds the sword. At this moment, the flow of true qi in his right hand is even faster and more responsive. Almost as soon as he has a thought, his true qi can coordinate with his movements to complete the sword strike.

The problem of not knowing how to react when holding a sword has been greatly improved.

The current situation is that he can draw his sword anytime, anywhere, and bring out a complete cycle of energy flow in his sword technique, with almost no awkwardness or obstacles...

It can be said that Su Baichen's swordsmanship was finally considered to have achieved some success.

Overall, he's still following the "big strength, big bricks" route...

After waiting for about twenty days, the imperial court's reply arrived.

Wang Zhishui received the imperial edict he had been hoping for, and he was transferred to Baizhou Prefecture in the north to serve as the prefect, in charge of both military and political affairs.

Su Baichen knew that Yu Xiangke might be behind this, but more likely it was because the entire court didn't actually want to relocate!

After all, the Gyeonggi region is such a wonderful place!

The land is fertile and commerce is thriving.

Most of the high-ranking officials and nobles of the imperial court owned their own properties in the capital region.

If the capital were moved to Linxian Prefecture in the south, and the capital region were to become a war zone, their losses would be enormous!

How big is Linxian Mansion?

It cannot tolerate the demands of so many high-ranking officials and nobles...

Previously, no one dared to take on the responsibility, which left the officials with no choice but to agree to the proposal to move the capital.

But now that someone is willing to be the "cannon fodder" in front of us, how can everyone not be happy?

The unruly young emperor also had no intention of moving the capital. After all, no matter how unruly he was, he should have understood what kind of infamy he would leave behind by abandoning the capital out of fear of the Northern Wei's military might.

"The matter is settled, and our Prefect Wang is preparing to depart for his new post."

Su Baichen sent a message to Xuan Ding Zhenren via the Spirit Communication Copper.

To be honest, he doesn't even know where the people from his Changchun Palace are now; they've completely gone underground.

A moment later, the copper finger gave the reply: "The plan has succeeded, but Lord Wang's safety is of paramount importance."

This was Xuan Yin Zhenren's direct reply, indicating that Xuan Yin Zhenren is now in charge of the overall situation in Linxian Mansion, or rather, Liang Kingdom.

Su Baichen agreed, "That is indeed a matter. Lord Wang has now become a very important link, and we cannot afford to lose him."

Xuan Yin Zhenren hesitated for a moment, then sighed and said, "I intend to send your senior brother to accompany me as a guard. What do you think?"

Su Baichen was startled: "This...it's going to be very difficult!"

Master Xuanyin paused for a moment and said, "Jade must be carved to become a useful object. Feng Linzi is the senior brother, but he doesn't have your talent. If he wants to make progress, he still needs more experience."

"Moreover, his cultivation and strength are sufficient; even the elder-level demons of ordinary Yuanmo Caves might not be his match."

Hearing him say this, Su Baichen could only remain silent.

He suddenly found it somewhat amusing. His master had sent him to the mortal world to sever his worldly ties and attachments, but he discovered that he already had new attachments within his own sect.

He subconsciously took out the wooden sword that Feng Linzi had given him when he was a child from his treasure pouch, and felt a strange sense of loss.

Once the eldest brother leaves, he won't be able to travel around as usual; he'll probably be staying by Wang Zhishui's side for years to come.

Master Xuan Yin chuckled: "At such a young age, you already know the sorrow of parting?"

"But you're still so young! You'll have a long time before you and your fellow disciples are together again!"

Su Baichen felt a little relieved upon hearing this.

After ending the call, he pondered for a moment, then went back to the rooftop and softly called out, "Senior Yu Xiangke?"

The next moment, a gentle breeze swept by, and Yu Xiangke appeared beside him.

"Senior, the matter is settled."

Yu Xiangke nodded: "I know. I've even had people secretly protecting him. Now you can rest assured, right?"

Upon hearing this, Su Baichen immediately seized the opportunity: "Senior, could you also protect my senior brother?"

Yu Xiangke paused for a moment, then laughed and cried at the same time: "You really know how to push your luck."

"But I think I understand what's going on. Don't worry, I sent royal retainers, they will cooperate well."

Su Baichen breathed a sigh of relief; this would make things a little easier for Feng Linzi.

"Once they set off, I can go to the capital with you, senior."

Yu Xiangke smiled and said, "No rush, you can take care of your own affairs first."

"Aren't you still locked in a standoff with the Yuanmo Cavern?"

"Moreover, a terrible plague is raging in the capital. I originally intended to invite the people of Changchun Palace to help resolve the plague."

Su Baichen suddenly realized: "Master Uncle Xuanding, he can cure the plague!"

Yu Xiangke said, "Very well, you may come along then."