Chapter 7: Even the Little Maidservants Have Great Roles
What? Such a thing actually exists! I must quickly report this to the master
Once the image of Gao Xuwen as both cultured and martial was established in her mind, Dong Mei's fondness for him immediately surged significantly, reaching a score of 80 points
After reviewing the information, Gao Xu's eyes revealed surprise. He temporarily suppressed his insights, as the information he could obtain at this moment was too limited. Overthinking would be counterproductive; it was better to complete the current plan first before considering anything else.
However, this opportunity, unattainable by ordinary individuals, along with his remarkable insight rated at 12 points, allowed him to comprehend matters that he would have previously overlooked in the realm of swordsmanship: the flaws exhibited by Dongmei were not due to her inadequate training, but rather because her internal energy cultivation and inherent attributes hindered her sword techniques. In other words, unless her overall strength is enhanced, it is impossible to merely correct her errors in swordplay.
Lin Yue Ru has practiced martial arts since childhood, becoming proficient in archery and horsemanship. As her personal maid, how could she not possess a few skills herself
The Lin family fortress is, strictly speaking, a family of martial arts. Although Lin Tiannan has also done well in business, becoming quite wealthy, the most important legacy remains martial arts. Therefore, the method of selecting a son-in-law through martial arts competitions is employed.
"Young Master Gao, you are truly remarkable, speaking just like Miss! Moreover, you managed to... ah, you are really impressive!" Dongmei was genuinely astonished by Gao Xu, babbling praises while gazing at him with her sparkling eyes, finally pulling him out of his contemplation.
Number 1897 observed the sword dance of the character Dongmei, gaining extraordinary insights, and independently comprehended the C-level passive skill: Insight
Fortunately, Gao Xu has already lived a full life. After struggling and honing his skills in the space for three whole years, he has become proficient in swordsmanship and has seen all kinds of stances. Dong Mei has only learned a superficial understanding of the Lin family's sword techniques, which naturally cannot escape his keen observation.
Number 1897 observed the sword dance of the character Dongmei, gaining extraordinary insights, and independently comprehended the D-level basic skill: Initial Mastery of the Longsword
Among them, Lian Yue's posture involves the left hand guarding the gap, the lower body with the left foot in a slight retreat and the right foot firmly planted. The body is slightly turned to face the enemy, and her name is derived from her reclusive stance. This technique is the one Lin Yue Ru most enjoys using while wielding her whip. The coordination of her feet and waist allows her to advance and strike with ease, and the long whip provides an advantage in distance, enhancing its power. (For details, please refer to the combat posture of the game character, same as below.) This technique is the one Lin Yue Ru most enjoys using while wielding her whip. The coordination of her feet and waist allows her to advance and strike with ease, and the long whip provides an advantage in distance, enhancing its power. (For details, please refer to the combat posture of the game character, same as below.)
If Gao Xu is truly a newcomer to the realm of space, he would likely be oblivious to the subtle intentions of the charming maid and would only find the sword dance before him quite pleasing to the eye
Insight: C-level passive skill, low-tier rank, has a 20% chance during combat to detect the enemy's skill weaknesses. If the opportunity is seized to launch an immediate attack, it will nullify the skill and inflict backlash damage on the attacker equivalent to 20% of the original skill's power, effective only against low-tier C-level skills and below. This skill can be upgraded, status: activated. It will inflict backlash damage on the attacker equivalent to 20% of the original skill's power, effective only against low-tier C-level skills and below. This skill can be upgraded, status: activated
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Number 1897 observed the sword dance of the character Dongmei, gaining extraordinary insights, and the D-level basic skill Longsword has advanced to the C-level basic skill Longsword Familiarity
Longsword Proficiency: D-level basic skill, low tier, permanently increases the attack speed of longsword-type weapons by 5% and damage by 7%, also applies to skills, but is limited to inferior blue and white quality longsword-type weapons
Although Dongmei has certainly not reached the realm of "coming like thunder and shaking with anger, departing like the blue light of rivers and seas," she is nonetheless like a long rainbow or a swimming dragon, with a seamless connection from beginning to end. She also resembles flowing clouds and running water, exhibiting both uniformity and resilience. What moves Gao Xu even more is that Dongmei's swordsmanship foundation is surprisingly impressive, far from being mere ornamental techniques.
As for the "Benhui Jue," its full name should be "Ben Yue Hui Jian." It involves turning sideways to face the enemy, with the right leg slightly bent and the left leg in a false step, inspired by Chang'e's flight to the moon, while looking back and holding the sword. This technique is essentially a combination of the first two techniques, refined to eliminate the superfluous, leaving almost no flaws to speak of
"Young master, you say you are not sure and do not want to wrongly suspect good people? Indeed, if such an incident occurs, it would be a significant blow to this demon-slaying mission. If it turns out to be a misunderstanding, the master's reputation would be harmed. What should we do then?"
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Then, Gao Xu looked at the little maid who had played a significant role, smiled slightly, and spoke a set of words he had long prepared.
This seemingly trivial question, equivalent to m.hetushu.com.com, occupied all of Gao Xu's thoughts at that moment. He not only failed to hear a single word of Dong Mei's speech, but even the several notifications coming from the emblem were overlooked by him.
What Gao Xu did not know was that the martial arts competition for courtship was a grand public event held annually. Even during ordinary times, there were talented individuals from the martial arts world seeking marriage proposals. At such times, the four maids—Chunlan, Xiaozhu, Qiugu, and Dongmei—would act as formidable obstacles. If one could not even defeat the servants, how could one dare to meet Miss Lin? Dream on!
This side quest overlaps somewhat with optional task two. If Gao Xu is able to complete it, he will receive the rewards for both tasks. The most crucial point is that there is no penalty for failing the task, so what reason could there be to refuse such a good opportunity
The period of the Tang and Song dynasties, where "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" is set, was precisely when sword dancing was in vogue, among which Gongsun Danniang, known for her saying "With a single dance, the sword moves in all directions," is the most famous.
Dongmei's sword dance only achieved the three techniques of Lian Yue, Fu Liu, and Ben Hui
Task Number 1897 triggers a C-level side quest: The News and Safety of Young Girl Xiaohui. The character Dongmei requests you to enter the Hidden Dragon Cave to search for her cousin Xiaohui, who was abducted a year ago. If Xiaohui is still alive, she hopes you can escort her to safety. Upon completion of the task, you will receive a reward of 500 points, and Dongmei will be deeply grateful to you, speaking highly of you in front of the character Lin Yueru in the future. There is no penalty for failing the task. This task is of relatively high difficulty, so please consider carefully. There is no penalty for failing the task. This task is of relatively high difficulty, so please consider carefully.
After Gao Xu's first comment, Dong Mei was left speechless by the title on mhetushucom.com, and even he himself fell into deep thought
Dongmei's waist strength is exceptionally well-executed; however, a slight flaw lies in the footwork of this technique, which is somewhat misaligned, resulting in an unstable center of gravity and significant openings. This exposes the technique, which is otherwise well-balanced in offense and defense, to potential exploitation by the enemy
Note: Passive skills are also not counted in the skill bar, but at any given time, each reincarnator can only activate three types of passive skills
Longsword Familiarity: C-level basic skill, low-tier rank, permanently increases the attack speed of longsword-type weapons by 10% and damage by 14%. This effect also applies to skills, but is limited to inferior quality longsword-type weapons of gold, blue, and white grades.
Given Gao Xu's past strength, he actually looks down upon sword techniques that are limited to physical movements. After all, the inheritance he received is the Heavenly Flame Five Swords from the Tianxuan Sect, a swordsmanship passed down from the heavenly realm, possessing boundless power. In contrast, the last four techniques of the Lin family's swordsmanship are the true sword energy techniques, capable of truly showcasing the intricacies of sword energy. In comparison, they naturally appear inferior.
Moreover, when Gao Xu mentioned the serpent spirit that was about to be attacked, Dong Mei's eyes reddened, and she unexpectedly knelt down, making a request.
Thus, a question flashed through Gao Xu's mind: Is a higher skill level always better
The Flicking Willow Technique is often used for executing turns and strikes. The right hand holds the sword, while the left hand lightly supports the sword's body, resembling the gentle brushing of willow branches. When launching an attack, one steps forward to serve as the center of gravity for the body's rotation, combining the force of the turn to deliver a quicker and more ferocious blow
Finally, when the two parted ways, Dongmei clenched her small fist and confidently said
Clap! Clap! Clap! The Cloud Dress Sword Dance, a melody that captivates the city, truly opened my eyes to the talents of Miss Dongmei! However... After a round of admiration, Gao Xu began his subtle critique, and Dongmei quickly focused her attention, gradually becoming visibly moved.
At this moment, Gao Xu, let alone the S-level Tianlie Five Swords, does not even know the D-level Three Talents Sword Technique, completely a case of having high aspirations but lacking the skills to match.
Well, I have an idea. Young master, rest assured, I will handle this matter thoroughly and properly
Unfortunately, Dongmei's sword dance overly focuses on minimizing defensive gaps, which results in a slightly lowered center of gravity. This transforms what was originally an offensive technique into a defensive maneuver, inadvertently causing it to fall short and miss its essence
At this moment, Dongmei's sword dance was also a test of intentions, after all, some young gentlemen from prominent families could not engage in direct combat. Performing a dance was a way to assess the visitor's discernment, which was also a matter of elegance.
The general principles of the Lin Family Swordsmanship were once fortunate enough to be glimpsed by Gao Xu from Li Yiru in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 2". It is divided into seven techniques: Lian Yue, Fu Liu, Ben Hui, Ning Qi, Pan Long, Wu Lang, and Lie Feng. Ordinary sword moves are variations derived from these seven techniques, while the sword energy of the seven techniques encompasses all their essence. The sword energy is vast and unrestrained, unmatched by anyone, making it the ultimate skill that has earned Lin Tiannan a formidable reputation across the rivers and lakes.
However, precisely because of this, the requirements for the attacker have become increasingly stringent. Dongmei merely turned her head for half a breath, and her sword slowed for a moment, causing the entire technique to fall into disarray. While still pleasing to the eye, it no longer possessed any semblance of power.