69. Terrifying Sword Talent
Fu Hua brought Yun Ling to a house. She stood in front of a room with a hint of reminiscence in her eyes.
"You can sleep here tonight. For the rest of the matter, we can talk about it tomorrow. Is there anything else you need?"
"Uh...can I take a shower first?" Yun Ling felt sticky and uncomfortable all over.
"Can."
Fu Hua led Yun Ling to a natural hot spring in the back.
After simply washing his body, Yun Ling returned to the room.
Strangely, the room had two beds, and there were some wood carvings on the table in the center.
If I'm not mistaken, some of the wood carvings should be the Immortal Jingwei.
But...isn't this figure a bit wrong?
Yun Ling hurriedly banished the inappropriate thoughts, feeling a chill run down his spine.
At night, heavy coughing sounds continued to be heard from the room.
Even though Yun Lingyi tried his best to suppress his cough, the Immortal Jingwei still heard it.
"I'm sorry, I disturbed the immortal's rest," Yun Ling said apologetically.
"It's nothing." Fu Hua shook her head.
She gently placed her hand on Yun Ling's head, but found that Yun Ling's body was so weak and his physical condition was also very poor.
"Is your illness congenital?" Fu Hua asked.
"Yes, Father has consulted many famous doctors, but none of them have found a cure for it." Yun Ling nodded.
"But it's okay, I won't cough when I'm asleep, I'll try my best to control it."
Fu Hua didn't say much, but a crimson feather appeared in her hand, and she gently placed it between Yun Ling's eyebrows.
Before long, even breathing could be heard; Yun Ling had fallen asleep.
"Su...can he really be the answer to the VARUKA Project?"
Fu Hua couldn't help but ask a question.
The next day, Yun Ling felt incredibly energetic. It was the first time he had ever slept so comfortably, and his body seemed much more relaxed than before.
Outside, the Immortal Jingwei was already practicing her fist techniques. Every move seemed to have been honed through countless trials, and both its beauty and power were impeccable.
After Fu Hua finished her set of punches practice, Yun Ling finally spoke.
"Greetings to the Immortal Jingwei."
"Starting today, I will teach you the 'Taixu Sword Qi,' which is divided into five elements: Mind, Form, Intent, Soul, and Spirit..."
Without any preamble, Fu Hua began her teaching.
"In the Taixu Sword Qi, the Mind is the entry-level cultivation, and also the most difficult one besides the Eminence. It has four levels: Still Water, Dustless, Clear Mirror, and Great Void. The entry-level cultivation method is 'Sword Heart Technique'!"
"The Sword Heart Technique consists of 462 sounds, which are meaningless in themselves. Its mystery lies in the fact that when you memorize, recite, and listen to it, you can refine your mind. When your mind state is like a still lake, it means you reach the Still Water level; when your still water mind state changes to become like a spotless frozen lake, it means you reach the Dustless level; when your spotless frozen lake mind state chages to become clear like bright mirror, it means you reach Clear Mirror level; when your bright mirror mind state chages to be like a formless energy, it means you reach the Great Void level."
"After that, all you have to do is remember it and forge your sword heart."
Fu Hua gave Yun Ling a brief introduction to the "Taixu Sword Qi".
"Yes, Master." Yun Ling nodded.
"...Let's begin." Fu Hua remained silent for a moment, without objecting to the form of address.
She then began to chant some strange and inexplicable syllables. Yun Ling closed his eyes and listened quietly, feeling the changes in his body.
When Fu Hua finished reciting the Sword Heart Mantra for the first time and looked at Yun Ling, she found that he had not opened his eyes.
Yun Ling seemed to be in a wonderful epiphany at this moment. He seemed to see a lake without any ripples, and his body also entered a strange, calm state.
"This is... Still Water level?!"
Even Fu Hua was taken aback, her eyes widening instantly.
She checked several times, and after confirming that Yun Ling had entered the 'Still Water' state, her mouth opened slightly, somewhat incredulous.
Having only listened to the "Sword Heart Technique" once, he had already forged a sword heart and entered the "Still Water" level?
This child's sword talent... is terrifying!
"Master, I think I see a lake." Yun Ling opened his eyes and shared his thoughts.
"...Yes, you have already formed a sword heart, and that sword heart has reached the level of 'still water'." Fu Hua suppressed her shock and explained.
"Eh? So fast? No wonder it's an immortal's technique." Yun Ling couldn't help but exclaim.
Fu Hua opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something.
This has absolutely nothing to do with cultivation techniques; it's entirely due to Yun Ling's own talent...
However, considering that it might make Yun Ling complacent and hinder his future cultivation, Fu Hua maintained a calm and composed demeanor.
It's as if everything in front of her is ordinary and unremarkable.
"Let me read it to you a few more times, so you can memorize it as soon as possible," Fu Hua said.
"Master, I have memorized it." Yun Ling said confidently.
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Although the whole text is not long, 462 sounds are not a small number. The most important thing is that there is no pattern at all. How could he remember it after just listening to it once?
To prove himself, Yun Ling began reciting the "Sword Heart Mantra".
After reciting it once, it was the same as what Fu Hua had just recited.
"...Hmm, not bad." Fu Hua didn't know what to say.
Although it was just a simple compliment, Yun Ling felt a strange sense of satisfaction at that moment.
"You continue to practice the Sword Heart Technique. I'm going down the mountain to buy some things."
With that, Fu Hua flew away from Mount Taixu on her sword.
Following Fu Hua's instructions, Yun Ling began reciting the Sword Heart Mantra.
He saw the lake again, and his body once again entered a wondrous state.
Gradually, a light frost appeared on the lake.
As he recited it more and more times, his understanding of the Sword Heart Technique became deeper and clearer.
Although he didn't know the meaning of each character, he seemed to have an innate ability to understand swords and everything about swords.
An hour later, Fu Hua came back with a lot of things, but Yun Ling was still chanting with his eyes closed.
"Not arrogant or impatient, has a good temperament..."
Fu Hua nodded, reaffirming Yun Ling's approval.
However, as she approached, she discovered that Yun Ling's state of mind had already entered the level of 'dustless'...
Fu Hua was completely stunned.
Although she had not taught others the "Taixu Sword Qi," she did not know how others were practicing the "Taixu Sword Qi".
But Yun Ling's cultivation speed is definitely abnormal!
The first time he heard it, he entered the 'Still Water' level.
An hour later, the still lake had frozen and entered the 'Dustless' level.
"Master, you're back. I think I've reached the 'dustless' level."
Yun Ling showed off his achievements like a child, even though he himself was a child.
"Okay, then I'll start teaching you the essence of the Taixu Sword Qi tomorrow."
Fu Hua felt that with Yun Ling's talent in swordsmanship, within a month, this "Taixu Sword Qi" might not be able to satisfy him.
"Master, I've encountered some bottlenecks while cultivating the Sword Heart Technique," Yun Ling suddenly said.
"What's wrong?" Fu Hua asked, somewhat puzzled.
After all, he had only been practicing for an hour, so what bottleneck could there be?
"That's right. Half an hour ago, my sword heart had already entered the 'Dustless' level, but since then there has been no further progress."
"...Master, what's wrong?"
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