Liu Yanyi invited Zhang Yan to sit in the outer courtyard of the hut and served him a cup of fragrant tea. Zhang Yan casually looked around. Although the layout of the hut was simple, it was clean and tidy.
In front of the door was a green bamboo curtain. To the north was a row of bookshelves. There was not a speck of dust, and the books were neatly arranged.
With his eyesight, he could tell at a glance that although the pages of these books were occasionally flipped, each page was specially smoothed out without a single crease. He couldn't help but say, "Those boys really took good care of them." Liu Yanyi pursed her lips and smiled, "Master, this is a place of cultivation. Martial Uncle Zhou said that ordinary people can't enter, so I cleaned it myself."
"Oh?" Zhang Yan looked at Liu Yanyi a few more times and nodded, saying, "Disciple, don't stand and talk, sit down." Liu Yanyi shook her head and bowed to Zhang Yan, saying seriously, "In the presence of Master, how can there be a seat for a disciple?" Zhang Yan smiled, it was a good thing for a disciple to respect their master, so there was no need to force it. He warmly said, "Disciple, is there anything you don't understand in your practice of the 'Pure Qi Scripture'?"
Liu Yanyi pinched the corner of her clothes and said in a low voice, "There is nothing difficult about this scripture. After reading it once, I understand the meaning within." Zhang Yan nodded slightly and randomly picked out a few sentences for her to explain. Liu Yanyi answered them one by one without making any mistakes. She didn't boast either.
However, he didn't find it strange. He chose this girl to be his disciple because of her talent. In addition, she had Zhou Chongju's guidance, so it was natural that she knew these things.
He asked, "Since there is nothing you don't understand, then why don't you have any cultivation these days?" When he saw Liu Yanyi's face, he knew that this female disciple didn't have any internal Qi. At first, he felt it was strange. Liu Yanyi's talent was good, and on the boat that day, it was clear that she was intelligent. Could it be because Martial Brother Zhou was too busy and there was no one to guide her?
However, when he asked about it, he realized that it was not the case. Then, it was very likely that it was because of his laziness.
If this was really the case, then this girl's heart was lacking, and she wasn't a true cultivation seed. However, he would still raise her, but from now on, he wouldn't treat her as a direct disciple.
Although Zhang Yan's face was not stern, there was an indescribable pressure coming from him. When he said this, the surrounding air seemed to tighten. Liu Yanyi felt her heart skip a beat, and she was somewhat breathless. She seemed to hesitate for a moment, as if she wanted to say something, but stopped herself.
When Zhang Yan saw this, he slowly said, "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Liu Yanyi bit her lips and bowed down, saying, "Master, I heard from Martial Uncle that Master is proficient in Erosion Runes. In this aspect, even he is not as good as you. I wonder if you could give me a few pointers?" When Zhang Yan heard this, he couldn't help but be surprised. "How did you think of learning Erosion Runes?"
Liu Yanyi knelt down and kowtowed to Zhang Yan. Then she said, "Martial Uncle said that Erosion Runes are the foundation of all Dao. It contains the truth of the Great Dao. In ancient times, immortals comprehended Erosion Runes to become immortals. It is just that the younger generation is unworthy, and that is why it has fallen behind. Martial Uncle also said that Master is a genius. Even without being taught anything, you can comprehend the profound truth of Erosion Runes. You can't see anything right now, but after cultivating for a long time, you will be one step ahead of others in becoming immortals. I am Master's first disciple, and if I am successful in cultivation in the future, I will not have the face to call myself Master's disciple if I don't understand Erosion Runes. Therefore, I sincerely ask Master to give me the original Erosion Runes of the 'Pure Breath Scripture'. No matter how difficult it is, I will learn it. "
When Zhang Yan heard this, he secretly nodded. Zhou Chongju must have been afraid of the Zhou family. Even if his Dao foundation was damaged and he had no hope of reaching the Great Dao, his knowledge was still extraordinary. He warmly said, "Good, I am happy that you have this thought. However, this matter cannot be accomplished in one go. Let me ask you, how long did you use to comprehend this book? How many pointers did you receive from Senior Martial Brother Zhou?" In a low voice Liu Yanyi said, "Ever since Zhou Shibo brought disciple here that day, disciple has not gone to disturb Shibo, and Shibo has not come here either." Zhang Yan was slightly surprised. He asked, "Then who told you about these things in the Dao book?"
Liu Yanyi shook her head. "No one told me. I thought about it myself."
"What?" This time, Zhang Yan was truly surprised. Not only could he tell that Liu Yanyi was not deceiving him, but he could also see through the lie easily. With his disciple's intelligence, she would not do such a stupid thing to please him. He secretly sighed. He knew that Liu Yanyi's aptitude was good, but he didn't expect it to be this good. It was as if she was gifted by heaven. He couldn't help but think that perhaps this disciple was really an extraordinary person in her previous life. That was good. The more intelligent this disciple was, the less worry he would have as a Master.
He immediately said, "Go get a brush and paper. Master will teach you the Erosion Runes today."
Liu Yanyi's face was full of joy. She jumped up from the ground, but she was shocked to find that she had lost her composure. She couldn't help but stick out her tongue. At this time, she finally showed some of the liveliness of a girl.
Zhang Yan didn't mind. He smiled and said, "From now on, there will be no outsiders present, so there is no need to be too formal." Liu Yanyi obediently agreed, but she still did not forget one of the necessary etiquette. After bringing the brush and ink, she picked up the teacup on the table. When Zhang Yan received it, she respectfully stood to the side.
Zhang Yan took a sip of tea and put it down. The contents of the Clear Qi Scripture flashed through his mind. Ever since he had opened his meridians, this was the first time he had recalled this technique. Now that he looked at it again, he felt that although the technique was simple, the content contained within was like a gem. He couldn't help but comprehend it.
Reaching out, he picked up the brush and began to write on the paper. As he wrote, he explained the mysteries to Liu Yanyi.
His achievements in the Erosion Runes were unparalleled among the younger generation of Qincang School. At this time, he was explaining it without any hesitation. Liu Yanyi was extremely engrossed, and from time to time, she would ask a few questions. Unknowingly, two hours passed in the blink of an eye.
As the master and disciple talked, the girls began to secretly watch from outside the window. They pricked up their little ears to listen to the various mysteries being discussed in the room. After listening for a few sentences, they saw that Zhang Yan didn't teach them any Dao techniques or supernatural powers. Instead, he only taught them some scribbled characters. They lost interest and began to laugh outside, catching butterflies.
Zhang Yan didn't care about them. Today, he was deliberately teaching the Erosion Runes in front of the girls. If they were fated to meet, he wouldn't hesitate to teach them. After all, there were too few people who were talented in the Erosion Runes. Seeing that the girls had lost interest after a while, he sighed in his heart. How many people in this world are as talented as Liu Yanyi?
By the time Zhang Yan finished explaining the entire Daoist book, it was already dusk when he put down his brush. Outside the window, the sun was setting and the clouds were dyed red. A warm breeze brushed past, causing the papers on the table to flutter. Liu Yanyi stretched out her jade-like wrist and took the paperweight. She leaned forward to study the book carefully, not wanting to waste a single moment.
Zhang Yan nodded to himself. Hard work and talent. This disciple of his had a bright future ahead of her.
Liu Yanyi was completely focused on reading the Dao book. After she finished, she closed her eyes and stood there, her body swaying slightly.
Zhang Yan smiled. He knew that his disciple had comprehended something and was unknowingly attracted to the Dao. She had already begun cultivating. He walked out of the room and waved his hand. A cloud rose up, isolating the inside from the outside world. Then, he began to protect his disciple.
Liu Yanyi stood there for half an hour. When she opened her eyes, they were as clear as water. With one look, Zhang Yan knew that her Inner Qi had sprouted.
Zhang Yan shook his head. He thought about how his predecessor had spent five months to deduce the Dao Book of Erosion Runes. After that, he had worked hard for three months. Just now, his Inner Qi had sprouted. The difference between the two was huge. Those talented disciples of the big clans must have been the same, right?
However, there was one thing that was not good. It was too easy, and they didn't know the hardships of cultivation. He absolutely couldn't let his disciple have such thoughts.
After thinking for a while, he picked up a pen and wrote dozens of Erosion Runes on the paper.
Even though there were only a few words, it was many times more complicated than the [Pure Qi Scripture]. These were the same words that were displayed on the Star Stele when he fought with the Guangyuan Sect at the foot of the Cloud Peak.
Seeing that he had written a lot of Erosion Runes, Liu Yanyi also came over. Not long after, she couldn't help but frown. Her small face showed that she was slightly embarrassed. When she read the Erosion Runes, she didn't think that it was as difficult as Uncle Zhou had said. She felt a little proud, but now that she saw it, she didn't dare to think that way anymore.
Zhang Yan said lightly, "If you want to learn the Erosion Runes, I will teach you. But remember, before you cultivate, you must first comprehend one word. After that, you can cultivate Qi. Don't be greedy. Do you understand?" According to Liu Yanyi's cultivation speed, it would be a thousand miles a day. She would be able to smoothly condense Qi and build Essence. In order to prevent her Dao heart from becoming unstable, he had to suppress her cultivation speed.
Liu Yanyi nodded and said seriously, "Disciple will always remember Master's words." Zhang Yan patted her childish shoulder, his eyes filled with praise. He said, "Well, I have to go back to my cave. I will come back to test disciple in the future." "Disciple will send Master off."
Zhang Yan nodded. He dispersed the clouds and stepped out of the room. The sky was already dark and the moon was peeking through the clouds. He waved his long sleeves and stood up. A ray of light flashed in the sky and disappeared. Liu Yanyi knelt down and bowed in the direction of Zhang Yanfei's departure before returning to her hut. Not long after, a bright yellow lamp lit up, and the silhouette of a little girl holding a piece of paper appeared on the window paper.
Ten days after Zhang Yan left, a shocking news came from the Qincang School. The three demon lords of the three lakes used 400 disciples as hostages to arrange the "Four Divine Beheading Formation" at the Southern Lake. They had a battle with the Daoist Masters of the Qincang School to decide the ownership of the three lakes.
The Four Symbols God Slaying Formation was a famous killing formation. This formation had a special characteristic, and that was that other than the formation eye not moving, the changes within the formation were arranged by the person who set up the formation. It was absolutely impossible to deduce the changes from outside the formation. Even if one entered the formation and saw the changes, one could still rearrange the formation at any time. There was no way to catch it.
To break the formation, at least four Daoist Masters were needed to guard the four directions. Then, disciples who were not afraid of death rushed into the formation with the magic sword and talisman given by the school. Then, they would look for opportunities to hang the talisman on the four formation eyes. When the time came, it was possible to break the formation.
But the disciples who came to cultivate the Dao were all seeking eternal life. This was practically a path of certain death. Not many people were truly willing to go. In that moment, the disciples of the various academies were all uneasy, afraid that they would be chosen by their masters and become ashes.
But at this time, another shocking news came. The true disciple, Zhang Yan, volunteered to break the formation in order to clear his name!
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