Fang Xingjian had not expected that his problem of not having enough money to eat would be solved so easily. He heaved a sigh of relief. He could now focus all his energy on sword arts training.
As for helping Kyle manage the school, with his talent in sword arts, he was not afraid to waste that little bit of time. After all, The School of Sword Arts was in such dire straits that there was not much to do.
Next, Fang Xingjian was called to one side of the training grounds by Kyle. Kyle looked at this disciple before him with a satisfied look on his face.
To him, Fang Xingjian was not bad, be it in terms of talent or character. In comparison, although the silence of the other students was reasonable, it still made him feel a little bitterly disappointed.
"Xingjian, there aren't many people in the school now, and there isn't much to do. There aren't many things for you to do. Firstly, there's the problem of the food. However, Akley's aunt has been a cook in The School of Sword Arts for over twenty years, so she won't make many mistakes. You just need to check on the food. Secondly, there's the daily cleaning and cleaning of the grounds. There's also the tidying up and repairing of the props for practice. If anything breaks, you can go to the east of the city …
"I've also left the spare wooden swords …
"As for the cleaning of the toilets, you can let the students take turns to do it …
"As for the daily washing of the dishes, Akley's aunt is getting on in years. If she's too busy, you can help her …"
Although Kyle said that there was not much to do, in the blink of an eye, more than an hour had passed.
He smiled and said, "I've also become more and more naggy. Alright, I'll still go back to the school to sleep every night. If you have any problems, you can just ask me in the morning."
Fang Xingjian nodded and said, "Don't worry, Teacher. I'll take care of everything."
"Mmm." Kyle looked at Fang Xingjian. Seeing that he did not seem to have any intention of leaving, he asked, "Is there anything else?"
"Teacher …" Fang Xingjian hesitated for a moment before asking, "I'd like to learn another set of sword techniques from The School of Sword Arts …"
Kyle frowned and said, "Learn another set? "Xingjian, it's true that you have outstanding talent, but you mustn't bite off more than you can chew. There's a limit to a person's energy. You have great talent, but to be able to master the Eagle Sword Technique, the Grizzly Bear Sword Technique, and the Tenauer-Style Body Strengthening Sword Technique to the maximum level within two to three years is already your limit. If you were to divert your energy into other sword techniques, it would instead slow down your progress. You must know that Ogden and the others have trained hard for almost ten years, but they have only learned these three sets of sword techniques. "
Fang Xingjian had already expected this. He took out the excuse he had prepared and explained, "Teacher, I know. It's just that I've recently reached a bottleneck in the three sword techniques I've been cultivating. My proficiency is getting lower and lower, so I want to take a look at other sword techniques to comprehend by analogy and see if I can improve."
"What do you mean by analogy?" Kehr laughed out loud and said, "With your current weak sword arts, if you look at other sword arts that you have never learned before, it will only affect the sword arts that you have already learned. It might just make it harder for you to improve."
"Do you have any thoughts when you see Kaunitz?"
Kehr shook his head. "Don't compare yourself to him. He's a true super genius, and he has been nurtured by the Tresia Clan since he was young. The food expenses that he has eaten since he was young are probably enough for you to eat for ten lifetimes. "Moreover, he has also mastered the Tresia Clan's sword techniques to the maximum level, and came to learn sword arts from me in order to pursue specializations."
"Specializations?" Fang Xingjian said in surprise.
"Mmm, a person's battle prowess is formed by attributes, techniques, and specializations. The reason why Kaunitz is learning new sword techniques is so that he can fulfill the requirement for the specialization 'Sword Specialist', and master ten sword techniques to the maximum level."
"So that's how it is."
A hint of understanding flashed in Fang Xingjian's eyes. At the same time, he knew that he would not be able to convince Kehr, so he did not insist on learning new sword techniques. Instead, he nodded, and after receiving a few more pointers from Kehr, he returned to the training grounds.
On the other side, Kyle waved at Ogden and called him over.
"Ogden, you have now mastered all three basic sword techniques to the maximum level, and the foundation for your muscles and bones is extremely firm. I will now impart to you The School of Sword Arts' Nine Yang Divine Sword, Nine Yin Divine Sword, and Nine Heavens Divine Sword."
Ogden said agitatedly, "Nine Yang Divine Sword, Nine Yin Divine Sword, Nine Heavens Divine Sword?"
"That's right. The Eagle Sword Technique, Grizzly Bear Sword Technique, and the Tenauer-Style Body Strengthening Sword Technique are all basic techniques that train the muscles, bones, and vital energy. But the Nine Yang Divine Sword, Nine Yin Divine Sword, and Nine Heavens Divine Sword are different. They were brought over from the other side of the sea by a few unparalleled swordsmen from the Western Land. "
Kehr said, "These three sword techniques are nurturing techniques that nurture and strengthen the organs, as well as the human body's physique. "Look at Kaunitz. His attributes have completely surpassed yours because he has mastered all of Tresia Clan's basic sword techniques. "Not only are his muscles and bones as firm as a rock, his internal organs are also condensed as one. His resistance to attacks, his ability to absorb nutrients, and his explosive power have all been greatly enhanced. "Moreover, he has been eating and drinking well since he was young, and has been taking all sorts of secret medicine. This is why his attributes, such as strength, agility, endurance, and flexibility, are far superior to yours."
A hint of understanding flashed in Ogden's eyes. "So that's how it is." But thinking of how he was going to learn this sword technique soon, he could not help but feel excited.
"But you must know that out of the three sword techniques, I can only teach you the Nine Yang Divine Sword. If you wish to learn the Nine Yin Divine Sword or Nine Heavens Divine Sword, you will have to pass the test and join The School of Sword Arts' inner sect."
Most of the sects and academies in the world would only teach their disciples the ways to train their muscles and bones, which were also known as external martial arts.
As for the nurturing of one's internal energy, or even the more profound and mysterious training techniques, the rules of the hair were all superficial. One had to pass the test and join the inner sect before they could learn them.
Only a direct descendant like Kaunitz would be able to learn Tresia's sword techniques and participate in the Country's selection.
Kyle looked at Ogden and asked, "Now that all three of your basic sword techniques have reached the maximum level, according to the rules, I will have to ask you, do you wish to join The School of Sword Arts' inner sect?"
Ogden fell silent for a moment, then said, "Teacher, can we talk about this after I participate in the Prefectural Selection?"
Kyle said, "What do you think?" He shook his head, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. "Forget it, I won't force you. Just learn the sword. "Remember, although the Nine Yang Divine Sword Technique trains the internal organs, how can an ordinary person directly control the internal organs? That's why the movements of the sword technique are needed to guide the blood and internal organs to train from the inside out. "The Nine Yang refers to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and two kidneys. "Using the Nine Yang Sword Technique, through the movements of the muscles and bones, to pressure and guide the blood and internal organs to move, massaging the internal organs …"
On the other side, Fang Xingjian had already been paying attention when Ogden had been called over. When he saw Kyle starting to demonstrate a set of unfamiliar sword techniques, he became even more focused.
On the surface, he seemed to be demonstrating his sword techniques, but in reality, 99% of his attention was focused on Kyle.
Two hours passed, and Kyle was no longer practicing his sword techniques. Instead, he was watching Ogden practice the Nine Yang Divine Sword Technique, occasionally pointing at Ogden's body and saying, "No, no, the stance must be empty. When you attack, you must imagine yourself curled up into a ball, with all the energy gathered in your stomach.
"Alright, alright. That's all for now. I've taught you everything I can. The rest is up to you to comprehend."
Ogden looked at Kyle, who was leaving in a hurry, and sighed. He knew that his recent two choices had disappointed his teacher. Moreover, his teacher was now preparing for the Sword Heroes Battle, so how could he possibly focus on teaching him?
However, he did not regret it. Joining The School of Sword Arts as an inner disciple would not change his fate. At most, he would be able to eat better and learn more sword techniques.
It was because he understood that with his talent, it was unlikely that he would be able to make a name for himself in The School of Sword Arts.
In his lifetime, he would be satisfied to be able to reach Kyle's first transition level.
Therefore, only by participating in the Prefectural Selection, becoming a Knight and going through the first transition would he be able to change his fate, as well as the fate of his family.
While Ogden was still cultivating with great difficulty, unable to comprehend the Nine Yang Divine Sword Technique, Fang Xingjian had already reached the first level of the Nine Yang Divine Sword Technique.
Even though he could not hear Kyle's explanations, just by looking at his movements, he had already grasped the profoundness of it with his unparalleled talent.
Holding back the joy in his heart, Fang Xingjian looked at the first level of the Nine Yang Divine Sword Technique and had no choice but to stop himself from practicing.
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