Chapter 57 Genius Mediocrity (4 more updates)

Yuan Hongxin was taken aback.Because the swordsmanship Diao Deyi was practicing, he was familiar with it.

Isn’t that the Yuan Body Code Sword Technique?

He has learned it?

He! Actually! Learned! It!

Yuan Hongxin couldn’t believe it, he was astounded!

And why is that? Because just a day ago, this Diao Deyi couldn’t even figure out the first movement of a sword technique!

Yet, just one day later, not only has Diao Deyi returned to it, but he’s also practiced it to the point of being adept. Not to say he’s mastered it, but at least he’s got a rough grasp of it.

Could it be, have I freaking misjudged again?

Is this guy a freaking sword dao genius??

"Diao Deyi..."

"Master! I’m here!"

Upon hearing the voice, Fang Yu sheathed his sword and glanced at the system log.

Well, just increased by 2 ability points and 1 experience point.

How uninteresting, with 11 attribute points in hand, Fang Yu has no patience for such slow-paced training.

Indeed, I need to...

Shen Lan, add points!

→Yuan Body Code Sword ]

Understanding of the sword technique suddenly flooded into his mind.

As if his body had practiced the swordsmanship thousands of times, every move was etched into his heart.

Minor Achievement!

Just then, his master spoke.

"The sword technique you were just practicing, was that the Yuan Body Code Sword?"

"Yes."

"... Start over and do it again for me."

"Huh?"

"What do you mean huh, just practice if I tell you to practice."

"Oh..."

Just a beginner, what I watched was the middle part of the swordsmanship practice.

Yuan Hongxin couldn’t believe he had misjudged, based on yesterday’s evaluation of Diao Deyi, his martial arts aptitude ought to be trash indeed!

It’s already bad enough that he’s specialized in the Solid Foundation Technique of Yuan body.

After just one day, he could also specialize in the Yuan Body Code Sword? Zheng Ming didn’t have that talent in the first day either!

Yuan Hongxin refused to believe it, he was really skeptical!

Then, he saw Fang Yu start his sword dance.

The sword dance was very fast, but after one set, Yuan Hongxin was shocked once again!

Because if the first impression of Fang Yu’s Yuan Body Code Sword was .

Then the impression of this time was !

Sword techniques don’t lie.

That kind of smoothness, understanding of the sword technique, the natural coordination of the body, simply can’t deceive people.

This is the Yuan Body Code Sword with a Minor Achievement!

The last run was , the next run was .

This progress scared Yuan Hongxin.

"You, are you really Diao Deyi?"

He even suspected that Diao Deyi had been possessed by a demon!

But Yuan Hongxin’s half-joking words actually made Fang Yu tense up.

"Master, I am me, could there be a fake?"

That’s also true.

After all, apart from the rapid progress in swordsmanship, there are no other differences.

"Alright, then perform the sword technique again for me."

"... Master, are you joking with me?"

"Just practice when I tell you to."

Fang Yu reluctantly continued practicing.

This time, however, as Fang Yu practiced, Yuan Hongxin provided guidance on the side.

Then Yuan Hongxin confirmed it.

Diao Deyi, still the same Diao Deyi.

The Yuan Body 20 Swords having : that was genuine.

But the talent, still that dull talent.

All understanding of the Swordsmanship, all of it, stopped at the stage of , without the slightest expansion of thought.

Dull-witted!

Yes! That’s it – dull-witted!

Hopeless, definitely not a genius, beyond help!

"No need to practice anymore, sit down; I have something to tell you... That’s right, where did you get that mother-and-son sword from?"

"Senior Mei gave it to me, she was tidying up the storeroom and found these two swords. Seeing me standing here, she knew I could use the mother-and-son swords, so she kept these for me."

The two mother-and-son swords, one long and one short, were of mediocre quality, but sufficient for self-defense.

"Diao Deyi, although your aptitude is dull, you did a good job with Elder Lin’s matter."

"Elder Lin left cleanly, suffered less, and it also gave me peace of mind."

"The punishment I gave you was just the rules of the sect and not what I personally wanted, you understand that, right?"

Yuan Hongxin had put it so plainly, how could Fang Yu respond?

He nodded vigorously.

"I understand, I understand."

"Hmm."

Seeing how obedient Fang Yu was, Yuan Hongxin suddenly found him much more agreeable.

Talent is a little lacking, so be it. It’s just unknown how such a dull-witted talent can learn the Yuan Body Solid Foundation Technique and Yuan Body 20 Swords so quickly, that they can learn each technique perfectly after just one lesson.

Although it took a day to learn the Yuan Body 20 Swords, it was still considered astonishingly gifted; it’s just a pity... there’s no upper limit.

That’s all for this life; dreaming of comprehending the mysteries beyond the and reaching a higher mastery is probably hopeless in this lifetime.

But no matter, it’s just one more way to earn a living.

Yuan Hongxin is quite good to his own disciples, especially the ones he approves of.

"Diao Deyi, don’t feel wronged; where there’s a penalty, there’s also a reward."

"You have done merit by lessening Elder Lin’s suffering, so I will naturally reward you."

"You now have three choices."

"One, I will impart to you a Cultivation Technique, which I will guide you through until you learn it."

This is like giving special treatment, making such a promise to someone with a talent as dull as Diao Deyi requires some mental preparation and courage.

"Two, a bottle of Yuan Mud. Applying Yuan Mud to the body, when combined with daily Martial Arts practice and Body Refinement, can strengthen the physique."

"Three, a letter of recommendation to the Foolish Underworld."

Fang Yu was puzzled.

"A letter of recommendation?"

Can this thing even compare to the other two rewards? It’s practically day and night, who would want that!

Eh? Wait, as part of the Foolish Underworld, one could become a justified sword-wielding killer, free to slay others, which seems... not bad.

But with my current strength, if I directly apply to the Foolish Underworld, I should be able to get the job, right?

Considering Fang Yu’s thoughts about Li Qianxuan’s lousy teammates being able to get in, and now that he himself has over 600 blood as a monster, getting into the Foolish Underworld should be a breeze, right?

Yuan Hongxin, thinking Fang Yu wanted the recommendation, spoke up.

"That’s right! It’s the letter of recommendation. I know you were recommended by Li Qianxuan to join us. The purpose of joining is to temper your own Martial Arts, and then apply to the Foolish Underworld, pass the assessment, and enter under his name."

"However, sometimes, things don’t have to be so complicated."

"I have some connections in the Foolish Underworld, with your current strength, plus my letter of recommendation, there’s a ninety-percent chance you will pass the assessment without issue."

"It’s your choice."

After speaking, Yuan Hongxin went silent and started to savor his tea.

My conscience as a martial artist!

How come my biggest goal has become to be Li Qianxuan’s underling, isn’t that lacking in ambition?

Eliminating the only wrong answer, the letter of recommendation, Fang Yu chose between the two correct options.

Yuan Mud, to strengthen the physique.

But honestly, with over 600 blood already, do I really need to improve my physique?

Indeed, Cultivation Technique remains the eternal king of choices.

"Master, I choose... the Cultivation Technique!"

"Good! I have , , , and also . These are all suitable Cultivation Techniques for you, which one do you want?"