Walking through the bustling night market, Ye Cang looked at the brightly lit surroundings. In front of her was a woman holding two children. It was as if she was seeing a scene from the past. That laughter still lingered in her ears …
While she was absent-minded, she saw a stall selling masks. She picked up a porcelain jade fox mask.
"Sis! I want this tiger mask! "
"Then I'll take the jade fox mask. A 'Cang, what about you?"
"Childish. I want Captain Hua Xia's …"
Ye Cang looked at the jade fox mask in her hand and revealed a gentle smile. She then recalled the embarrassing incident of the two of them learning to waltz. She faintly shook her head, got up, paid, and continued walking.
Crescent Moon Lake, the eastern district's largest man-made lake. Because the entire lake was shaped like a crescent moon, it got its name. In Chang Zhengxiong's eyes, it was a holy land for adulterous couples.
Ye Cang strolled along the lake, when she heard a few delicate shouts. Was that her voice? She walked into the forest and saw Zhao Xiangyu practicing her sword on the grass beside the lake. "As expected, it's her …"
As for QinXue, Ye Cang knew that their fate had come to an end. As for the so-called next life, she would not be able to enter the cycle of reincarnation. She sighed and turned to go home. She saw QinXue sitting on the ground as if she was venting. Her eyes were filled with unwillingness. Was she still unreconciled from losing so miserably today?
Ye Cang sighed deeply. She slowly put on the jade fox mask and walked out. "Your sword is too hesitant and complicated."
Zhao Xiangyu heard movement behind her. She suddenly turned around and saw a suspicious white haired man wearing a porcelain jade fox mask. She vigilantly asked: "Who are you? Why do you say that? "
"You don't need to know who I am. The Spirit Snake Sword Technique of the dojo is famous for its versatility, but in front of a swordsman with a bit of strength, it is like a paper tiger. Although it looks dazzling, it doesn't have much practical use. The so-called sword technique is the technique of how to use the sword to kill. Usually, there is only one sword technique that can kill people, and all the moves and procedures are designed to achieve the effect of this one sword technique. Any sword technique that is created based on subjective intentions is usually not very valuable. The sword isn't that noble, it is just a tool to kill people and subdue enemies. A straight line between two points is the shortest. In my eyes, the sword is the fastest way to strike from the point of attack and the fastest way to pierce the opponent's vital point. What needs to be done is how to increase the speed between the two points." Ye Cang's words completely overturned Zhao Xiangyu's understanding. It was completely different from what the dojo teacher said. The sword technique he spoke of was a completely objective killing technique.
"Is what you said really useful?" Zhao Xiangyu asked doubtfully.
"A teacher had two disciples. The eldest disciple was smart and quick-witted. He quickly grasped the profound meaning and killed his own master. The second disciple had no talent and was extremely slow. He only learned the Flat Step Stab that the teacher taught him. After the eldest disciple killed the teacher and left, he became the number one expert in the martial arts world in a few decades, enjoying limitless glory. As for the second disciple, he hid in the depths of the mountains and repeated the Flat Step Stab with ten thousand swords every day for years. Gradually, he got used to this life and lived in isolation from the rest of the world. Until one day, he heard the words of someone who accidentally entered the mountains and learned of the eldest disciple's whereabouts. He wore simple clothes and went to the market like a farmer. When he was hungry, he begged, and when he was tired, he slept on the streets. When he arrived at the house of the eldest disciple, who was already the Alliance Head of the martial arts world, the Flat Step Stab, the two of them confronted each other. He only needed to casually swing his sword and killed the eldest disciple. The eldest disciple didn't even know where the sword came from or when it pierced his heart. He didn't even have the chance to retaliate. Until the moment he died, he thought that his master didn't teach him the most powerful killing move, but taught it to the second disciple. Little did he know that the move that killed him was the most basic move of the sword technique, the Flat Step Stab, which he had practiced for thirty years with ten thousand swords every day." Ye Cang began to tell the story.
"So that's how it is. I understand now. I've learned a lot." Zhao Xiangyu couldn't help but salute with cupped fists.
"What does this story tell us?" Ye Cang asked.
"Specialize in one skill, practice makes perfect." Zhao Xiangyu replied.
"Idiot, as the eldest martial brother, he's played with many of the most beautiful girls in the martial arts world, eaten delicacies from land and sea, and lived a glorious life. Most of his life has been spent like this. As for the second martial brother, he's been cooped up in the mountains like a savage, wasting his time. Sigh, your comprehension is too low." Ye Cang couldn't help but sigh, as if she expected better from him.
Zhao Xiangyu gritted her teeth. Are you kidding me!? Let's see what you're capable of! She picked up her mimicry weapon and stabbed forward, transforming it into several crafty spirit snake-like sword images. "Watch my sword!"
Ye Cang only slowly extended a finger, and casually tapped the tip of the sword. It was as if the alloy longsword had stabbed into an alloy wall, unable to advance even an inch. Zhao Xiangyu was shocked. Even the masters of the dojo couldn't do this! She fiercely retreated! Her heart was in turmoil. She looked at the jade fox masked Ye Cang, cupped her fists and lowered her head. "Can you teach me?"
Ye Cang slowly nodded. "Take me as your master. Go to the supermarket over there and buy me a can of Amelia beer …"
Zhao Xiangyu hesitated for a moment. She didn't want to drink tea but cheap beer? What a strange person. However, this person was indeed very strong. She didn't know how strong she was, but she was definitely much stronger than the teachers of the dojo. She turned and ran towards the supermarket. Ye Cang sat on a nearby rock and looked at the lake. She slowly lifted her mask. "This girl. Not only does she look like you, her temper is also similar. She has a serious personality, especially that candid voice of yours …"
Sensing her arrival, Ye Cang slowly pulled down her mask. She walked over and took the beer. "Alright, from now on, you're my first disciple. Why haven't you saluted yet!"
Zhao Xiangyu was speechless. She slowly half knelt and cupped her fists. "Master, please accept this disciple's salute!"
"Very good …" Ye Cang opened the can of beer with a 'ka' sound and began to drink. She slowly explained. "My swordsmanship doesn't have a name. There are only two moves: stab and cut. There are also only two variations: vibration and spiral. It can be roughly divided into Air Cutting, Air Splitting, Air Breaking, Sound Entering, Sound Entering, Light Entering, Light Entering, and Return."
"If you want to increase the speed of your sword, apart from using your inner strength, try to reduce the resistance between your sword and the air as much as possible. Make sure that the blade is facing a vacuum as much as possible. This is because the faster you attack, the greater the resistance. At this moment, air is your greatest enemy. Of course, vibration isn't the same. You can use it in reverse. However, this is too far away for you right now. Let's start from the basics …" Ye Cang began to teach her step by step how to use her sword in a simple and concise manner. How to make a vacuum around the sword and eliminate all unnecessary tricks. The more Zhao Xiangyu listened, the more inconceivable she felt. This set of swordsmanship, what only two moves? There were no moves at all. It was just like a machine that could achieve the most standard and concise attack to kill. It could be said to be an incomparably simple killing technique. Just who is he!? She looked at the pair of indifferent pink eyes under the jade fox mask and became curious.
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