Spring was still very cold, but Lü Shu slashed with all his might with every strike. It didn't take long for his clothes to be drenched in sweat.
He took off his clothes and continued slashing with his sword bare-chested. Li Xianyi suddenly asked, "Kid, what kind of person do you think can become an expert?"
As Lü Shu slashed with his sword, he felt the changes in his muscles. Then, he answered, "Someone so strong that they can ignore the rules should be considered an expert."
Li Xianyi shook his head. "You're talking about the outcome, not the process. What I'm asking is, how can one become an expert?"
Li Xianyi didn't wait for Lü Shu to answer. He took the initiative to say, "Being confident that one slash can slash through the heavens. This kind of confidence is the innate nature and instinct of an expert. This kind of thing needs to be tempered."
So this was what Li Xianyi wanted to tell Lü Shu.
Why did he have to practice slashing like a mortal when he clearly had a speed-learning technique? It was to let Lü Shu understand how strong he was through each slash. He wanted him to understand what he could slash through, and how many lives he could decide.
However, without the necessary process, he wouldn't even have an idea of his own strength, which would lead to a lack of confidence.
Li Xianyi suddenly asked, "If one day, you possess great power, will you be willing to shoulder greater responsibilities?"
"Greater responsibilities?" Lü Shu was taken aback for a moment before he shook his head. "My responsibility is to live on and take good care of Lü Xiaoyu. If other responsibilities are given to me by others, I won't accept them."
He had probably subconsciously realized that Li Xianyi wanted him to do something in the future, so he subconsciously rejected it.
Lü Shu stopped slashing and looked at Li Xianyi. Li Xianyi calmly asked, "But by then, not only will you be able to take care of your sister, you will also have the strength to help others."
"But what does that have to do with me? I didn't rely on them when I grew up. Perhaps I will save Uncle Li and the others who sell breakfast with me when they are in danger, but for others, I believe that a person who does things based on his heart will live a better life." Lü Shu shook his head.
He was no longer a child. Due to poverty and hardship, he had formed his own outlook on the world at a young age. It wouldn't change just because of a few simple words.
Yes, he had been an orphan since he was young. Even his parents did not fulfill their obligations to him. So, how could others tell him that the strong should help the world? He wouldn't accept it.
Lv Shu handed it over. What he meant was, if I don't meet your requirements and don't agree to your conditions, then you don't have to teach me sword techniques.
Therefore, he would rather not learn the sword art and continue to explore the mysterious star map by himself. Even if it would be a little tiring and a little slow, he would not be willing to bear any inexplicable responsibility.
This was Lv Shu's own principle. Since I can't meet your requirements, I won't covet your sword technique.
Li Xianyi didn't take back the sword. He said calmly, "Don't be so extreme."
This stubborn young man had struggled to survive for so many years. Even if there were kind-hearted people who wanted to help him, they would be rejected. Li Xianyi admired this stubbornness, but it had become the biggest obstacle to his future plans.
The foundation was very broad-minded, but not everyone could inherit it. The position of director, which originally belonged to him, would be left vacant forever if he couldn't find a successor before he died.
Lv Shu shook his head. "It's not that I'm unhappy, nor do I have any psychological trauma. I've never suffered much. Compared to many people, my experiences are nothing. It's just that the road of life is a little bumpy. It's just that just living in this world is already very strenuous for me. "
"So, I'm sorry. I don't plan on having any lofty ideals."
It was at this moment that Li Xianyi suddenly realized that this young man might never be used by the foundation. This young man seemed to be stubbornly fighting against the world. No matter what he encountered, he was more willing to use his own way to survive and not the way others gave him.
Li Xianyi understood that Lü Shu would never be able to join the foundation. They had different beliefs.
He sighed. "From today onwards, I won't be your master or take you in as my disciple. However, I can continue to teach you swordsmanship."
Under Lü Shu's puzzled gaze, Li Xianyi added, "I'll teach you everything I know, but I have a condition. Don't worry, I won't ask you to bear any strange responsibilities. This is a personal matter of mine."
This time, it was not for the foundation, nor was it for his ideals. It was just for Lü Shu's stubbornness. That was all.
Li Xianyi also wanted to see how far this young man could go on his own.
Lü Shu thought for a full five minutes before finally answering, "Okay."
...
After the sword slash, Lü Shu went home to cook for Lü Xiaoyu. During the meal, Lü Shu did not mention to Lü Xiaoyu about the differences between him and Li Xianyi. However, Li Xianyi's willingness to teach him everything he knew surprised Lü Shu.
A personal condition in exchange for a suitable swordsmanship technique. Lü Shu felt that it was not a loss.
Breakfast was a poached egg, a bowl of porridge, and a pancake for each of them.
The method to make pancakes was actually very simple. Flour, eggs, and water were blended into a thin paste. Then, some chopped green onions were added and it was poured into a pan filled with hot oil.
Lü Xiaoyu had always liked to eat scallion pancakes with many layers. However, Lü Shu had never learned how to make them. The scallion pancakes sold by the aunties outside were all semi-finished products sold in the supermarket. Hence, he had no place to learn how to make them.
Occasionally, if Lü Xiaoyu really wanted to eat it, he would go to the supermarket to buy some semi-finished products and store them in the freezer.
Just as Lü Shu went out to sell stinky tofu, the light bulb in the living room started to make a buzzing sound. It flickered on and off. This meant that the life of the light bulb was reaching its limit.
Lü Xiaoyu looked up at the light bulb for a long time. Then, he opened the door and went next door to find Li Xianyi. "The light bulb in my living room is broken. Can you help me change it?"
Li Xianyi was overjoyed and immediately agreed. He took a ladder and followed Lü Xiaoyu to change the light bulb.
He suddenly thought that since Lü Shu could not join the foundation, perhaps Lü Xiaoyu would be willing? Although Lü Xiaoyu said that he did not want to learn swordsmanship, it was under the premise that he was angry with him. Kids tend to forget their grudges quickly. Now, he would look for Li Xianyi when he was in trouble. This was an improvement.
Perhaps after spending some more time together, Lü Xiaoyu would be willing to learn swordsmanship?
After Li Xianyi switched off the light bulb, he took the ladder and went up. As he twisted the light bulb, he asked casually, "Why didn't you ask Lü Shu to change the light bulb?"
Lü Xiaoyu said as he cleared the dishes, "What if he gets electrocuted?"
Li Xianyi, "???"
"Negative emotions from Li Xianyi, + 388!"
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