Chapter 29: Panel Changes (1 more update)

If it weren’t irreplaceable, Yuan Hongxin would wish to chop off Fang Yu’s hands and replace them!"Tell me, how did you cultivate it?"

Yuan Hongxin’s voice was hoarse as he stared intently at Fang Yu, as if trying to see through him.

"I just followed the instructions on the Cultivation Technique chart."

Yuan Hongxin frowned.

"Just by practicing blindly for a while, you reached the peak?"

"Yep!"

Fang Yu nodded.

With a thick skin, completely unashamed.

How could such a thing be possible!

Could it be that there really exists someone in this world who fits the Primordial Body Technique so well and has exceptional talent?

Yuan Hongxin’s heart began to stir, his gaze burning towards Fang Yu.

If that’s really the case...

"Good, very good! If so, according to our Martial Arts academy’s rules, you can pick a martial arts technique for free. How about... I pick one for you?"

For some reason, Yuan Hongxin’s jovial demeanor made Fang Yu feel a bit uneasy.

"Then... please choose one for me, Master."

As if prepared, Yuan Hongxin took out a secret manual and threw it in front of Fang Yu.

On it was written...

"Primordial Two Zero Sword, a beginner-level Skill-Grade Swordsmanship, a dual-sword technique using both a Longsword and Dagger Blade. The sword moves are sharp with both offense and defense covered; the Longsword is mainly for attack, and the Dagger Blade mainly for defense. However, both can switch roles seamlessly, and each strike always includes a defensive counter-move to guard against enemy counterattacks. It focuses on being steady and thoroughly suppressing the opponent."

Sounds pretty good.

Fang Yu was intrigued.

This generous Master is quite kind-hearted.

And he hasn’t mentioned anything about paying for the table, so it seems I might get away with it.

He tucked the manual into his chest pocket, about to thank his master, when Yuan Hongxin suddenly said,

"Learn."

"What?"

"Learn it right here, show me."

Yuan Hongxin’s intense gaze bore into Fang Yu.

Huh?

Fang Yu was confused, glancing at Shi Zhongmei standing next to his Master, who just shrugged.

Could it be that this Swordsmanship is so simple that one glance is enough to learn it?

After thinking for a bit, Fang Yu opened the manual and started reading.

After a while, he looked up.

"Got it?" Yuan Hongxin asked eagerly.

Fang Yu shook his head.

"... Is there a problem somewhere?"

"Uh... this part."

Fang Yu gestured with his empty hands.

Yuan Hongxin fell silent.

The next instant...

Bam!!

Yuan Hongxin abruptly slapped his hand on the tea table.

The wooden table splintered into pieces with a loud crash, startling both Fang Yu and Shi Zhongmei.

Amidst the flying sawdust, Yuan Hongxin expressionlessly reached for two flying table legs.

With a snap, he broke one, turning them into one long and one short leg and tossed them to Fang Yu.

"Use wood as swords."

Fang Yu stared with his mouth agape.

taels!!

Another 10 taels!!

He quickly looked to Shi Zhongmei.

This shouldn’t be counted on me, it was the Master who broke the table!!

Shi Zhongmei, however, gave him a stern look.

"What’s up?"

Yuan Hongxin asked curiously.

"Nothing, no problem."

Fang Yu hurriedly arranged his stance according to the figures in the sword moves.

The starts with 12 forms, and there are even more variations to respond to different situations.

Just getting into the starting posture, Fang Yu had to ask for guidance for half an hour.

Half an hour, just flew by.

Yuan Hongxin’s expression also shifted from initial excitement, full of patience, gradually to calm confusion, and finally to gloominess, his face looking awful.

He had seen it thoroughly.

He hadn’t misjudged.

Diao Deyi’s talent, was simply trash!

Half an hour, and yet he couldn’t even learn the first opening move.

Although the Primordial Body Double Zero Sword Technique is tough to learn, calling it a beginner-level swordsmanship would be an understatement; it’s more like intermediate to advanced level, plus it has a complete follow-up enhancement route.

But if he were a genuine young talent with enough potential, there should have been some improvement in half an hour.

Nothing like Diao Deyi, who was like a block of wood, totally clueless!

He lacked much basic Martial Arts knowledge; Yuan Hongxin still had to teach and explain.

It’s like trying to run before even learning to walk, running into a complete mess.

Yuan Hongxin’s face looked terrible.

How could such a person, in just one day, train the Primordial Solid Foundation Technique from nothing to perfection?

He couldn’t believe it, he really couldn’t believe it, yet the soft white osseous powder that fell from the back of Fang Yu’s hand indicated that the latter had indeed done it.

Yuan Hongxin looked at Fang Yu with a complex expression.

Could it be... this guy only has an extraordinary talent for the Primordial Solid Foundation Technique?

In the history of Martial Arts, there were such rare genius cases, but they were extremely rare.

Most people, either they’re talented through and through, or mediocre from start to finish.

Very few were trash before, yet suddenly in some Martial Arts aspect, they fit extremely well, learn quickly, master it, and then overwhelm everyone.

If that was the case, then Diao Deyi’s hands are truly being wasted. It’s an outrageous level of waste!

He needed to think, think about what to do...

As for letting Diao Deyi continue learning the Primordial Body Double Zero Sword, better forget it.

With this aptitude, don’t even think about mastering it in three to five years.

, proficiency +1.]

"Eh! Master, I think I’m getting a sense of it!"

Fang Yu suddenly shouted, Yuan Hongxin, however, lost all interest in him with just a glance.

Sitting back down, Yuan Hongxin coldly watched Fang Yu.

"Diao Deyi, with your limited talent, this sword technique may not be suitable for you. If you want to change to another Martial Arts, you can tell me now."

"No need, Master, I really am starting to feel it."

Speaking thus, Fang Yu posed in the initial stance, wobbly, barely able to stand properly, just barely matching the posture.

But he only held it for less than half a second before he deviated from the sword technique’s initial posture.

"If you’re not willing to switch, then you may step down. There aren’t many rules in the martial hall, just report once for the morning class."

Then, Yuan Hongxin touched his forehead, as if a bit of a headache, waved his hand, letting Fang Yu step down.

This...

Why does it feel like the Master is no longer enthusiastic?

Wasn’t it just fine a moment ago?

That meticulous teaching, it felt just like the treatment for a Direct Disciple!

Most importantly, under the Master’s guidance, he really understood the sword technique quickly, felt like a sponge suddenly absorbing water crazily.

The feeling of improvement was overwhelmingly quick, although the system only indicated one increase in proficiency +1, even the swordsmanship hadn’t reached the beginner level.

But that didn’t stop Fang Yu from gaining tremendously.

Fang Yu still wanted to be taught by Yuan Hongxin, but sadly, Yuan Hongxin simply didn’t regard him anymore.

Awkwardly glanced at Shi Zhongmei.

The latter, almost imperceptibly, slightly gestured for him to hurry out.

Fang Yu was startled, only then remembering the Master didn’t even mention compensating for the broken table, feeling he might just get away with it.

He promptly retreated and exited the hall.

Outside the door, Fang Yu took a breath of relief.

In front of Yuan Hongxin, he felt an inexplicable pressure.

But the gains this time were not bad.

Open the attribute panel.

+, Primordial Solid Foundation Technique +.]