harleyscars Chapter 7 Talent!
Chapter 7 Talent!
You agreed just like that?
Zhong Yuan was prepared to be rejected.
After all, the law should not be passed on lightly.
In the martial arts world, all sects value their own traditions more than heaven and earth.
There's a saying: "Teach your apprentice and you'll starve."
A master who holds nothing back is a rare find in the martial arts world.
He and this woman had only known each other for less than a day, yet she was willing to teach him a sword technique.
Or perhaps the swordsmanship she's going to teach me is the most common, mass-produced kind.
Or perhaps this woman is a person who keeps her promises.
of course.
Whether it's the former or the latter.
He would be happy as long as he could acquire a sword technique that could cultivate internal energy!
"You don't believe me?"
It seemed that she noticed Zhong Yuan's hesitation.
The woman spoke directly, asking a question in return.
Seeing this, Zhong Yuan spread his hands and said, "It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that I think you agreed too readily."
"After all, I've heard that people in the martial arts world don't easily pass on their skills to others."
Upon hearing this, the woman raised an eyebrow and glanced at Zhong Yuan.
"Who said I was going to teach you my own martial arts?"
"Judging from your unsteady gait and weak hands, I suspect you have never learned martial arts. You probably don't even know the most basic sword techniques: thrust, chop, point, strike, and hook."
"Even if my family's martial arts were placed right in front of you, you wouldn't be able to learn them."
"Given your current condition, you can only practice the most basic sword techniques of the Central Plains martial arts world."
"If you can develop internal strength in three to five years, that would already be considered quite impressive."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"I see. I misunderstood."
The woman's expression was calm, and her tone carried a hint of instructing a younger person.
Do you think swordsmanship in this world is easy to learn?
"Even those with exceptional talent need to lay a solid foundation in their youth, progress step by step, and persevere in their studies for more than ten years before they can achieve anything."
"You're from the countryside, so it's normal that you don't know the seriousness of things just from hearsay."
"You seem eager to try."
"I'll teach you a couple of moves first, so you can test the waters and understand how difficult this sword technique is."
"So that you won't think I'm lying to you."
That's all.
The woman stood up, gestured for Zhong Yuan to hand her the White Rainbow Sword, and then walked out of the house.
Stand still inside the courtyard.
Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuan hurriedly followed him out.
The woman was slender and graceful, holding a long sword, and exuding a heroic and valiant air.
"Just you wait and see!"
immediately.
The woman held her sword slightly tilted, as if raising a cup to invite an enemy, and suddenly thrust it forward, the sword arcing before the blade swirled.
Then, the tip of the sword lightly touched the ground, and the figure suddenly leaped up, the sword's momentum like moonlight falling.
The woman's movements were extremely fast, executed in one smooth motion, and even included some sword flourishes.
However, in Zhong Yuan's eyes at this moment, it was as if he were watching a movie at 0.05x speed.
The entire seamless, continuous movement was directly broken down.
All of this was etched into Zhong Yuan's mind.
"how?"
"Did you understand?"
"Would you like me to demonstrate it for you again?"
The woman had a stern face, like a strict teacher looking at her wayward student.
Zhong Yuan paused for a moment, then said to the woman with a slightly humble tone, "I think I could give it a try!"
Upon hearing this, the woman frowned, said nothing, and simply raised her hand, her long sword landing precisely in front of Zhong Yuan.
Then, she crossed her arms and looked at Zhong Yuan, seemingly wanting to see how Zhong Yuan would embarrass himself.
Zhong Yuan pulled the White Rainbow Sword out of the ground.
The moment the sword was in my hand.
The two moves the woman had just demonstrated still seemed to be playing in his mind.
next moment.
He involuntarily drew his sword and rose, tilting it slightly as if raising a cup to invite an enemy!
A sudden thrust, the sword arcing through the air!
The sword spun around, its tip lightly touching the ground!
He leaped up suddenly, his sword strikes falling like moonlight!
Then land and sheathe your sword!
It was completed in one go!
There wasn't the slightest stumble.
Rhythm!
breath!
pace!
Flawless!
This time.
The woman standing nearby immediately widened her eyes, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.
"Have you practiced this Tang Poetry Swordplay before?"
The woman looked at Zhong Yuan with a suspicious expression, seemingly questioning him, but actually affirming him.
Because the two moves Zhong Yuan just used were absolutely accurate.
These two moves seem simple.
But what if someone has never practiced swordsmanship or learned basic sword techniques?
It's impossible to use it smoothly at all!
She was confident that her eyesight was accurate, judging from Zhong Yuan's breathing frequency, his walking pace, and the extent of his hand movements.
She could tell that Zhong Yuan definitely hadn't practiced martial arts.
but.
Now, what she was seeing made her wonder if she had misjudged Zhong Yuan!
This country boy was able to execute the Tang Dynasty swordplay techniques "Drinking Alone Under the Moon" and "Thoughts on a Quiet Night" so smoothly.
Could it be that this kid has been hiding his true abilities all along?
"Uh... this is really my first time practicing swordsmanship!"
"Girl, how were my two sword dances just now?"
Seeing the change in the woman's expression, Zhong Yuan knew that his innate sword meridian had taken effect.
With the longsword in hand, the sword techniques in my mind made my body and the sword in my hand seem to become one, as if they could move on their own.
Is this what they call the unity of man and sword?
Zhong Yuan couldn't help but secretly speculate.
The woman's lips twitched.
It's more than just okay!
It's as if they've been through countless trials and tribulations; their movements are incredibly precise!
She took a deep breath.
Judging from this kid's expression, he doesn't seem to be lying!
If he wasn't lying...
Does that mean that this kid can replicate the same moves just by watching me practice swordsmanship once?
This talent... is simply terrifying!
The world is vast and full of wonders!
In the martial arts world, there have always been some eccentric individuals who can do what ordinary people cannot!
Could it be that this kid has an extraordinary aptitude for swordsmanship?
She doesn't believe in superstitions!
I just felt that what happened must have been a coincidence!
then.
She reached out and snatched the sword from Zhong Yuan's hand. She spun around, raised the sword high, and slashed repeatedly. The sword's momentum sank, and the sword shadows fell like rain!
He unleashed more than ten moves in a row!
His entire figure transformed into a series of afterimages, shifting and moving within the courtyard.
Dazzling!
In Zhong Yuan's eyes, it looked as if a dozen or twenty women were drawing their swords in the courtyard.
It's like an action movie, broken down frame by frame, appearing perfectly in your mind!
huh~~~
At this time.
The woman sheathed her sword, landed, and tossed the White Rainbow Sword back in front of Zhong Yuan, saying with an arrogant expression, "Try learning it for me again!"
Zhong Yuan paused for three breaths before drawing his sword.
His entire demeanor seemed to change suddenly!
The sword is passed to the left hand, while the right hand is feigned to draw it forward!
The sword is raised high, as if climbing a dangerous peak, its imposing presence is overwhelming!
A series of heavy slashes!
The sword's momentum sank, as steady as a rock!
Swish swish!
Zhong Yuan's figure moved swiftly and unpredictably within the courtyard!
After a dozen or so breaths.
Zhong Yuan landed and sheathed his sword.
The woman standing to the side clearly showed her astonishment.
On her fair, rosy cheeks, a pair of red lips gently exhaled a breath of stale air.
Then.
She concealed her surprise and said to Zhong Yuan with a straight face, "I take back what I said before. I admit that you do have some talent in swordsmanship!"
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