Chapter 47

That night, Xiao Zhan's mind was filled with the image of Zhan Yanyan, and he couldn't help but indulge in wild thoughts. Although their relationship had made a substantial breakthrough, he was still puzzled by the absurd and inexplicable agreement. He was uncertain whether he could fulfill the agreement and ultimately become Yanyan's man, but he still felt very happy and content.

He lay on the bed, doing nothing, and his mind was preoccupied with the memories of his interactions with Zhan Yanyan.

The next day, Xiao Zhan got up very early. This time, he did not practice boxing but began to practice sword techniques. In the courtyard, Xiao Zhan held the sword manual and read it carefully, occasionally using his hand as a sword to practice the movements. After nearly an hour, he had finished reading the entire set of sword techniques, but his brows were furrowed.

This set of sword techniques was called the "Listening to Rain Sword Technique." As the name suggests, it was related to rain. The moves of the sword technique were not difficult, but the challenge lay in grasping the essence. Of course, what troubled Xiao Zhan was not this, because he discovered that the sword technique included a corresponding internal cultivation method. Over the past eight years, he had practiced the "Gathering Star Fist," which opened independent acupoints, and he had never specifically practiced the meridians. Although his meridians were all unblocked, his internal strength was only equivalent to the first level of the postnatal realm.

The "Listening to Rain Sword Technique" was paired with a cultivation method related to the meridians, and it was a water attribute sword technique. The entire set of sword techniques was divided into three levels, with thirteen moves in each level. The moves were not difficult to practice, but to master them, one had to understand the true essence of rain.

After reading each move, Xiao Zhan did not rush to practice. Instead, he hurriedly called out to Xiaomi and asked, "Xiaomi, this sword technique is combined with internal cultivation. If I have to learn a new internal cultivation method for each set of sword techniques, what if the attributes don't match and cause a mental breakdown?"

Xiaomi replied, "What the master said is correct. Mismatched attributes can easily cause conflicts, and without a method to balance them, problems can easily arise. However, the master has not practiced internal cultivation but has opened independent acupoints. Why not try practicing these sword moves without going through the meridians?"

Xiao Zhan frowned and asked, "Would that work?"

Xiaomi said, "The master only needs to grasp the essence of the sword technique. For the 'Listening to Rain Sword Technique,' the master just needs to master the moves and understand the true essence of rain. The internal cultivation method can be skipped."

Xiao Zhan was still puzzled and asked, "But this is a water attribute cultivation method. Is it really okay to practice it this way?"

Xiaomi smiled and said, "Not practicing internal cultivation but focusing on the sword moves, although it won't achieve the best effect, is better than practicing a series of internal cultivation methods. If there were a method to convert different attributes, it would ensure the best effect during practice."

Xiao Zhan couldn't help but ask, "Is there no such cultivation method among the nearly ten thousand manuals?"

Xiaomi regretfully said, "No."

Just as she finished speaking, she suddenly added, "The Zhan Clan, as the strongest clan in history, has existed for an immeasurable amount of time. Just from the fifth great war, it has a history of nearly two hundred thousand years. It must have preserved countless martial arts manuals. Why don't you ask your mother if she has such a manual?"

Xiao Zhan was taken aback and said, "Hasn't my mother left the Zhan Valley?"

Xiaomi giggled and said, "Didn't the master agree to be her real son last night? How could you forget so quickly? Hehe! The mistress is the leader of the Zhan Clan and would know this matter best."

Xiao Zhan put away the manual and headed towards the small building where Zhan Yanyan lived.

Inside the small building, Zhan Yanyan sat by the tea table, holding a book in one hand and a piece of cake in the other, slowly bringing it to her mouth. Her cheeks moved gently as she chewed, and her demeanor was extremely relaxed. Her deep eyes focused on the book, and her thick eyelashes fluttered, adding a touch of allure to her eyes.

At that moment, sunlight filtered through the window, and a light smoke rose from the incense burner on the tea table, spreading a faint fragrance throughout the small building, which was filled with a peaceful silence.

Suddenly, a series of footsteps broke the silence, and soon the footsteps reached the door. Without looking, Zhan Yanyan knew who it was. A smile spread across her face, and she looked up as Xiao Zhan pushed the door open.

Stepping in, Xiao Zhan saw Zhan Yanyan by the tea table and called out sweetly, "Mother, your son has come to see you."

Hearing his affectionate call, Zhan Yanyan's smile became even gentler, and the love in her eyes deepened. She said with care, "Did you sleep well last night, Zhan'er?"

"Very well, I woke up early and practiced for a while before coming to see you."

Xiao Zhan sat down opposite Zhan Yanyan, and seeing the cake on the tea table, he unceremoniously picked up the entire plate and started eating with his hands.

Seeing him wolf down the food, Zhan Yanyan frowned and asked, "Didn't you eat breakfast, Zhan'er?"

Xiao Zhan nodded vigorously and said, "I did."

Zhan Yanyan scolded, "Then why are you eating like you haven't eaten for days?"

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "I saw the cake wasn't being eaten, so I decided to help you finish it. You don't need to thank me; it's my duty."

Zhan Yanyan shook her head and smiled, "What do you want this time?"

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "After parting with you last night, I missed you so much that I couldn't concentrate on my practice today. So I came to see you to calm my mind."

Zhan Yanyan scolded, "Don't be so cheeky. Every time you come to see me, it's for something. What is it this time?"

Xiao Zhan said without hesitation, "Mother, I didn't lie. I changed my practice to sword techniques today but found it difficult. I want you to take me to see the Zhan Clan's collection of manuals to find a method to solve my problem."

Zhan Yanyan was surprised and asked, "Change to sword techniques? Weren't you doing well with boxing? Why the sudden change?"

Xiao Zhan explained, "My goal is to become a great swordsman. Practicing boxing is just to strengthen my body. Now that my boxing has reached a bottleneck, I feel it's time to practice sword techniques."

Zhan Yanyan smiled and said, "I also practice sword techniques. If you have any questions, you can ask me. I might be able to help you."

Xiao Zhan said, "The sword technique I want to learn is different from others. To凝聚剑心，至少需要掌握一千套剑法，每套剑法由于属性的问题，可能会出现麻烦，所以我需要找一门可以随意转化属性的功法。”

战嫣嫣惊讶地问道：“一千套剑法？凝聚剑心又是什么？”

萧战有些苦恼地回答：“剑心我也不是很懂，只知道它是剑道的基础，让自己拥有一颗剑的心，需要用无数剑法精髓来凝练。如果无法掌握，那么我以后的修炼根本无法进行。”

战嫣嫣想了想后说：“确实有这么一门功法，一直存放在武阁之内，可惜万年来却从未有人找到过。至于还有没有其他的功法适合你，那就只有去武阁找了。”

萧战好奇地问：“是什么功法？”

战嫣嫣笑着说：“那就是你们战神一脉的无上宝典，由战神所创的《战神录》。在《战神录》上记载了一门强大的心法，据说可以转化世间一切能量的属性。”

萧战双眼炽亮，兴奋地说：“这可是为我量身定做的功法啊！母亲，快带我去武阁，别人找不到，不代表我也找不到。要知道我是战神一脉万年来唯一的男丁，说不定这机缘就等着我去碰呢。”

战嫣嫣笑着说：“这倒是无需心急，刚好战族每年一度的青年一辈大比武结束，前十者皆可前往武阁，挑选适合自己的功法。战儿到时可以同他们一道前往武阁，看看能否碰上好运，寻到那本《战神录》。”

“什么时候？”

“就是明天。”

萧战想了想后说：“我没有参加比武，一道前往武阁似乎不太妥当吧。”

“如果是其他人肯定不行，但战儿的情况却不同。因为战儿具有随时进入武阁的特权，其他人根本无法干涉。”

萧战双眼一亮，高兴地说：“竟有这等好事？”

战嫣嫣笑着解释道：“这可是秦伯亲口下的命令，在战族还没有敢违背。”

没想到老迈的秦伯在战族的威信竟然这般高，这让萧战喜不自胜，他迫不及待地问：“那何时前往武阁，我一刻也不想等了？”

战嫣嫣笑着说：“明天一早战儿来我这儿，到时有我亲自带你过去。”

虽然要等到明天，萧战多少有些失望，但只是一天的时间他还是等得起的。当下他留了下来，陪着这位美得让他不敢直视的母亲聊天，直到吃过她亲手准备的午膳才离开小楼。

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To condense the sword heart, at least a thousand sets of sword techniques need to be mastered. Each set of sword techniques, due to their attributes, might cause problems, so I need to find a method that can freely convert attributes."

Zhan Yanyan asked in surprise, "A thousand sets of sword techniques? What is condensing the sword heart?"

Xiao Zhan replied with some distress, "I don't fully understand the sword heart either, but I know it is the foundation of swordsmanship. It involves cultivating a heart of the sword using the essence of countless sword techniques. If I can't master it, my future cultivation will be impossible."

Zhan Yanyan thought for a moment and said, "There is indeed such a cultivation method stored in the Martial Pavilion, but unfortunately, no one has found it in ten thousand years. As for whether there are other methods suitable for you, you will have to go to the Martial Pavilion to find out."

Xiao Zhan asked curiously, "What is this cultivation method?"

Zhan Yanyan smiled and said, "It is the supreme treasure of your War God lineage, the 'War God Record,' created by the War God. In the 'War God Record,' there is a powerful cultivation method that can supposedly convert the attributes of all energies in the world."

Xiao Zhan's eyes lit up with excitement, and he said, "This is a cultivation method tailor-made for me! Mother, take me to the Martial Pavilion quickly. Just because others couldn't find it doesn't mean I can't. I am the only male descendant of the War God lineage in ten thousand years, so perhaps this opportunity is waiting for me."

Zhan Yanyan smiled and said, "There's no need to rush. It just so happens that the annual martial competition for the young generation of the Zhan Clan has ended, and the top ten can go to the Martial Pavilion to choose suitable cultivation methods. Zhan'er can go with them to the Martial Pavilion and see if you can have good luck and find the 'War God Record.'"

"When is it?"

"Tomorrow."

Xiao Zhan thought for a moment and said, "I didn't participate in the competition, so going to the Martial Pavilion with them might not be appropriate."

"If it were anyone else, it wouldn't be possible, but Zhan'er's situation is different. You have the privilege of entering the Martial Pavilion at any time, and no one can interfere."

Xiao Zhan's eyes brightened, and he said happily, "Is there such a good thing?"

Zhan Yanyan smiled and explained, "This is a direct order from Uncle Qin, and no one in the Zhan Clan dares to disobey."

Xiao Zhan was pleasantly surprised by Uncle Qin's high prestige in the Zhan Clan. He couldn't wait and asked, "When can we go to the Martial Pavilion? I don't want to wait a moment longer."

Zhan Yanyan smiled and said, "Come to me early tomorrow morning, and I will personally take you there."

Although he had to wait until tomorrow, Xiao Zhan was somewhat disappointed, but he could still wait for one day. He stayed and chatted with his beautiful mother, who he dared not look at directly, until he had lunch that she prepared for him before leaving the small building.

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