Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

As children, aren't we born to listen to our parents?

"Alright, I've finished asking my questions. Let's begin practicing our swordsmanship."

Qin Chuan knew the principle that too much of a good thing is bad.

He didn't expect to change Yelü Zhiwu's mind overnight, but rather to plant a seed in her heart and nurture it through his words and deeds.

"My sword technique comes from a master named Kou Zhong from the Central Plains three hundred years ago, who incorporated military strategy into the way of the sword."

Qin Chuan, holding the moon reflected in the well, spoke eloquently:

"You have no foundation in swordsmanship, only brute strength, so start by practicing the most basic sword swings."

Yelü Zhiwu looked at the scimitar in her hand. Isn't wielding a scimitar something everyone can do? Does this really require practice?

"The most basic things are the most important, you see."

Qin Chuan swung his sword to cut down Jing Zhongyue with a simple, effortless motion, as if anyone with hands could do it.

Moreover, he didn't use any internal energy at all.

But in Yelü Zhiwu's eyes, this strike seemed to transform decay into magic, filled with the most profound mysteries of the world, captivating her completely.

"Go ahead and wield your sword. Don't stop until I give the word."

Qin Chuan sheathed his sword, his face expressionless.

Although his motives for accepting Yelü Zhiwu as his apprentice were impure, he would certainly fulfill his responsibilities as a teacher.

Yelü Zhiwu meticulously imitated Qin Chuan's movements as he wielded his knife.

Qin Chuan still did not call for a halt.

Yelü Zhiwu endured the tingling and numbness, continuing to wield his sword.

"Such perseverance, coupled with a once-in-a-century talent, was ultimately ruined by Shuliduo..."

Qin Chuan watched quietly, his heart filled with sorrow.

Yelü Zhiwu's talent surpassed that of the Ghost King Zhu Youwen. In the original timeline, he reached the Divine Firmament position, which was above the Great Heavenly position, before he was even twenty years old.

If she hadn't become a victim of Shurido's power struggle, she might have had a chance to advance further.

Qin Chuan suddenly reached out and picked up Yelü Zhiwu.

It turned out that the little girl had swung the knife until she was exhausted and passed out.

Even now, her small hand still gripped the knife, never letting go.

Nourished by the true energy of Qin Chuan's Longevity Technique, Yelü Zhiwu quickly regained consciousness.

"Mother..."

She felt as if she were in a warm embrace, just like when her mother held her when she was very, very young.

Back then, her mother would still smile at her.

Everything changed after her mother took her to meet the clan's priest.

Her mother never hugged her again, nor did she ever smile at her again.

Perhaps, once I become the 'Number One in the Northern Desert' as my mother hopes, she will revert to her former self.

That's what she was thinking at the time.

"It's not Mother, it's Master..."

At that moment, Yelü Zhiwu opened her eyes and saw a hideous ghost face.

But she wasn't scared; instead, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

That's all for today.

Qin Chuan said softly and placed Yelü Zhiwu on the ground.

"I have disappointed my master."

Yelü Zhiwu was somewhat discouraged, as she had fainted before her master could speak.

You're awesome!

Qin Chuan reached out and stroked her little head, smiling slightly.

“I… am great…”

Yelü Zhiwu stood there motionless for a long time.

This was the first time in her life that she had been praised.

By the time she came to her senses, Qin Chuan had already disappeared.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master."

Yelü Zhiwu bowed deeply, then hopped and skipped out of the courtyard.

Only then did she begin to resemble a child her age.

"How pitiful..."

Qin Chuan sat cross-legged in the room, watching Yelü Zhiwu gradually disappear into the distance, and sighed softly.

His simple compliment made the little girl so happy.

It's easy to imagine how indifferent Shuliduo usually was to her.

In this light, Yelü Zhiwu's fate was even more tragic than that of the fake Li Xingyun.

At least, Yuan Tiangang gave the fake Li Xingyun false hope.

Shuliduo, however, was unwilling to show even the slightest bit of feigned affection to Yelü Zhiwu.

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In the days that followed, Yelü Zhiwu would come to Qin Chuan's courtyard to practice her swordsmanship, rain or shine.

Qin Chuan was generous with his praise for this poor little girl, and he would shower her with compliments every time she completed her cultivation.

The relationship between the master and apprentice grew closer.

On this day, Yelü Zhiwu finished her training and was happily waiting for her master's praise.

Shuliduo suddenly came into the courtyard with a livid face, her expression extremely unpleasant.

Upon seeing her, the little girl immediately became extremely cautious, and said in a trembling voice:

"Mother, I have been cultivating diligently..."

Shuliduo completely ignored her and walked straight to Qin Chuan.

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Qin Chuan stroked Yelü Zhiwu's head, ignoring Shuliduo.

Shuliduo never visits the temple without a reason; he must have come here to ask him for a favor.

Do you still want him to take the initiative to speak?

That's a pretty nice idea.

"Sir, I have something to ask of you later."

Shuliduo's face darkened, and she finally couldn't help but speak:

"The brothers Bali Shensu and Bali Shenyu of the Bali clan almost wiped out the entire Chute tribe. I received a secret report that these two, because they resented being expelled from the clan, were plotting to exterminate the Bali clan."

"Bali Shensu, Bali Shenyu?"

Qin Chuan naturally knew these two brothers.

Their names were also on Yuan Tiangang's kill list.

These two brothers were originally top-tier masters at the Great Celestial level.

Later, they slaughtered the Chu Te tribe, stole the forbidden techniques of the Black Shaman, and their strength reached a level above the Great Celestial Realm.

Before Yelü Zhiwu has fully matured, Shuliduo will have to pay a heavy price to deal with them.

That's why she came to him for help.

"Sir, if you are willing to lend a helping hand, I can grant you the right to enter and leave Yinshan!"

Seeing Qin Chuan remain silent, Shuliduo gritted her teeth and offered the most favorable terms.

This Yinshan Mountain is a sacred mountain in the northern desert, the legendary abode of the saint Duokuohuo.

Legend has it that as long as one goes to Yinshan and gains the approval of this saint, one can obtain the sacred object Balu Stone bestowed by her, which grants one unparalleled divine power.

Qin Chuan suddenly laughed, a laugh that left Shuliduo completely bewildered.

He knew far more about Yinshan and Duokuohuo than Shuliduo did.

The so-called saint, Dorgon, was actually just a pitiful old woman imprisoned in Yinshan.

The Balu Stone is not a sacred object, but rather an ominous stone that seals away the evil spirits of Duokuohuo.

Without mastering the complete Nine Nether Profound Heaven Divine Art, it would be impossible to remove it, let alone possess any invincible divine power.

Shurido's attempt to seduce him with this was far too much of a blunder.

"If you have any other requests, please feel free to make them. I will do my best to fulfill them!"

Shuliduo thought Qin Chuan wasn't interested in their legends of the northern desert, so she quickly offered other conditions.

At this point, she simply couldn't afford to haggle.

Her informant, who was close to Bali Shensu and Bali Shenyu, sent a secret report that the two of them would come to the Northern Desert Royal Court after they had slaughtered the Bali clan!

Their goal is obvious: they're definitely after the throne!

She didn't have any top-tier fighters at all, and the garrison alone might not be able to stop them!

"I have only one small request."

Qin Chuan glanced at Yelü Zhiwu and said:

"Please, Your Majesty, take a day out of your busy schedule to spend time with Xiaowu."