Chapter 10

Previously, Liu Shisui returned to the small courtyard to read the introductory cultivation technique, studying it with great seriousness and focus. He quickly memorized all the content.

At that time, the slanting sun had not yet set, and he began to practice body strengthening according to the requirements in the book.

Initially, it involved various postures, followed by arrow steps and back bridges, and finally a set of boxing techniques.

The boxing techniques were not difficult, but required continuous exertion. After a slightly longer duration, his breathing would become extremely difficult, making it impossible for him to continue.

Just as he was about to give up, his chest and abdomen suddenly moved, and his breathing entered a peculiar rhythm, perfectly coordinating with the force of his punches!

This breathing rhythm was indeed peculiar, sometimes slow and sometimes rapid, with no discernible pattern. However, Liu Shisui was very familiar with it, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to use it.

It was the breathing method that Jing Jiu had taught him in the small village.

Even now, he didn't know that this breathing method was called the Jade Gate Breath, but the seemingly simple yet wise boy clearly understood what it meant.

Jing Jiu didn't say anything, just glanced at him.

Liu Shisui understood his meaning and quickly stood up.

Back at the village entrance, Jing Jiu had known with one glance that he was a one-in-a-million natural Daoist seed, which was why he chose him.

During this year, Jing Jiu hadn't taught him much, only the most basic Jade Gate Breath.

Although it was basic, it was extremely important. Liu Shisui's natural Daoist seed was well-protected, and the people of Green Mountain Sect would certainly not overlook it unless they were blind.

But Liu Shisui discovered its subtleties in just half a day, which was somewhat unexpected. The boy's comprehension was even better than he had imagined.

"You don't need to thank me," Jing Jiu said. "You've also taught me, it's just an exchange."

Liu Shisui thought that chopping wood and cooking couldn't be compared to cultivation.

Jing Jiu added, "Cultivation requires concentration and tranquility. The miscellaneous tasks in the courtyard will be handled by the attendants, so you don't need to think about coming over all the time."

Liu Shisui hurriedly said, "Master, do you not want me anymore?"

Jing Jiu disliked noise, raised his hand to signal him to stop, and looked out the window at the courtyard, which was quite large and troublesome to clean. He didn't want strangers to handle his personal affairs.

"Then do as you please."

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Green leaves and wind fell together, drifting downstream with the stream.

Time passed like water, and soon more than ten days had gone by.

The outer disciples of South Pine Pavilion practiced day and night without rest, very diligently, and no one dared to relax.

On the cliff terrace, young disciples could be seen practicing body strengthening, squatting, leaning against pines, or boxing.

From dawn to dusk, the sound of punches and shouts never ceased. In early summer, the leaves rustled and fell, and the birds in the forest were restless.

In the places where the boxing wind was strongest, a faint white mist could be seen rising.

Seeing these scenes, Master Lu was quite satisfied, thinking that by the end of three months, most of the disciples would successfully enter the initial realm.

At this moment, Liu Shisui walked out of the sword hall.

Master Lu looked at him even more approvingly, smiling, thinking that he truly lived up to his natural Daoist seed.

According to his judgment, in a few more days, Liu Shisui would enter the Embrace Spirit realm. At this rate, in a year, this child might really reach the full Embrace Spirit realm.

If South Pine Pavilion could produce a genius disciple who entered the inner sect within a year...

Thinking of the current Senior Brother Meng on Virtuous Peak, his desire grew stronger.

If it weren't for the good luck of meeting Zhao Lamei, how could Senior Brother Meng have such an opportunity?

Master Lu's gaze followed Liu Shisui as he entered the small courtyard, and his smile vanished, his brows furrowing.

That small courtyard belonged to Jing Jiu.

Neither he nor the outer disciples knew what Jing Jiu had been doing these past ten days.

After noon, Jing Jiu could be seen lying on a bamboo lounge chair in the sun, and no one knew where the bamboo lounge chair came from.

Master Lu increasingly felt that he had misjudged the situation.

But what truly displeased him was that even today, Liu Shisui still saw himself as Jing Jiu's book boy or servant.

The sect and the immortal master's attention, and the respect of his peers, Liu Shisui was completely unaware of, and still took care of Jing Jiu's daily life as he did in the small village.

After his daily arduous cultivation, he still had to do many chores in that small courtyard.

Whenever this scene was seen, both Master Lu and the disciples found it absurd and naturally harbored many grievances towards Jing Jiu.

According to the rules or habits of Green Mountain Sect, they generally did not interfere with the cultivation of outer disciples, but Master Lu's thoughts grew stronger and were almost uncontrollable.

He didn't want the handsome but empty youth to delay the most promising genius of Green Mountain Sect.

He wanted to find a suitable opportunity to separate the master and servant, and was even considering whether to find a reason to expel Jing Jiu from the sect?

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In the dead of night, Liu Shisui returned to his courtyard, pushed the door open, and saw Master Lu standing in the courtyard.

He was a very smart child and quickly guessed the immortal master's intentions, his face turning pale.

Seeing his expression change, Master Lu said, "It seems I don't need to say much more."

Liu Shisui pursed his lips and said nothing.

Master Lu didn't expect him to be so stubborn and said sternly, "Cultivators ignore fate and look down on the world, how can they be servants to others?"

Liu Shisui lowered his head and said, "Master has done me a great favor, I must repay him."

Master Lu frowned and said, "I don't care about your past entanglements in the mortal world. Once you come here, all past matters must be severed with a sword. We of Green Mountain Sect cultivate the Way of the Sword and embrace the Sword Heart. Do you lack the resolve to do so?"

Liu Shisui still kept his head down, his voice trembling, "If the immortal master wants to expel Master, then I will not cultivate."

Master Lu was slightly angry, knowing that cultivation was the dream of countless mortals, and he was willing to give it all up for someone else?

But in the next moment, his anger turned into a faint admiration. Liu Shisui's resolute decision was also in line with the Way of the Sword of Green Mountain Sect.

Master Lu looked into Liu Shisui's eyes and said, "I will respect your wishes and will not forcibly expel him, but you must understand that you are a true cultivation genius, far surpassing your master. Whether you can adapt to this change or not, the change has already occurred. One day, he will fall behind you, and you will part ways in the clouds, never to meet again. I only hope that before that happens, you won't be held back by him too much."

After saying this, he left the courtyard.

Liu Shisui raised his head, his little face looking somewhat lost.

In the next moment, he looked at the courtyard next to him, shrouded in the night, hesitating.

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