Chapter 9, As You Wish

Master Lü furrowed his brow and said: "I do not concern myself with the entanglements you have with him in the mortal realm. Upon arriving here, all must be severed with a single sword strike. My Qing Shan Sect practices the way of the sword and embraces the heart of the sword. Do you mean to say that I lack such decisiveness?"

At the age of ten, Liu thought to himself, how could chopping wood and cooking be compared to cultivation?

He seeks to find a suitable opportunity to separate this pair of master and servant, and is even contemplating whether he should find a reason to expel Jing Jiu from the mountain gate

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

Master Lü looked at him with even greater satisfaction, a smile on his face, thinking to himself that he truly was a natural-born talent, living up to expectations.

Master Lü did not expect him to be so stubborn, and said in a deep voice: "How can a cultivator, who disregards fate and looks down upon the masses, become a servant to others?"

Liu, at the age of ten, said with his head lowered: "The young master has shown me great kindness, and I must repay him"

Even until now, he does not know that this breathing method is called Yumen Tuxi, but he, who appears clumsy yet is actually wise, clearly understands what it signifies

However, what truly displeased him was not Jing Jiu's inadequacy, but rather that even to this day, Liu Shijiu still regarded himself as Jing Jiu's attendant or servant

"You don't need to thank me," Jing Jiu said, "You have taught me before; it is merely an exchange."

The initial phase consists of various postures, followed by lunges and bridge poses, and finally a set of boxing techniques

The green leaves fall accompanied by the wind, flowing downstream with the creek water

Then it is up to you

But in the next moment, the anger in his heart transformed into a subtle appreciation; how could Liu Shisui's resolute choice not align with the swordsmanship of the Qing Shan Sect?

Thinking of Brother Meng on the summit of Shande Peak, the desire in his heart grows increasingly intense

Time flows like water, and soon more than ten days have passed

That set of martial arts is not difficult, but it requires continuous exertion. If the duration is slightly prolonged, his breathing becomes extremely difficult, making it impossible for him to continue

After noon, one would see Jing Jiu lying on a bamboo lounge chair basking in the sun, and it is unclear where that bamboo lounge chair came from

Master Lü looked into Liu Shijiu's eyes and said: "I will respect your wishes and will not force him away, but you must understand that you are a true genius in cultivation, far surpassing that young master of yours. Regardless of whether you can adapt to this change, the change has already occurred. One day, he will inevitably be unable to keep pace with you, and you will part ways amidst the clouds and mist, never to reunite. I only hope that before that happens, you will not be too burdened by him."

At the village entrance, Jing Jiu glanced at him and immediately knew that he was a rare natural talent for the Dao, otherwise he would not have been chosen.

Previously, when Liu was ten years old, he returned to the courtyard to study that introductory manual, reading it with great seriousness and focus, and soon memorized all the content within it

In the places where the martial arts are most vigorous, one can faintly discern the presence of wisps of white smoke rising.

Every time they see this scene, both Master Lü and the disciples find it quite absurd, naturally leading to a great deal of displeasure towards Jing Jiu

Liu, at the age of ten, raised his head, his small face displaying a somewhat bewildered expression

Jing Jiu did not like noise, raising his hand to signal him to stop talking. He glanced out the window at the courtyard and noticed that it was quite spacious, making it truly troublesome to clean. He also did not wish for strangers to meddle in his personal affairs.

Neither he nor those outer disciples knew what Jing Jiu had been doing for the past ten days or so

According to his assessment, in just a few days, Liu Shijue will be able to enter the Embracing God realm. At this rate, it is indeed possible that within a year, this child could achieve the perfection of the Embracing God realm.

Liu, ten years old, said anxiously: "Young master, do you not want me anymore?"

Jing Jiu did not say anything and glanced at him.

Master Lü, upon hearing this, felt a slight anger. One must understand that the pursuit of the Dao is the dream of countless ordinary people in this world; how could one be expected to give it all up for the sake of others?

According to the customs or practices of the Qingshan Sect, it is generally rare to interfere with the cultivation of outer disciples, but the thought in Master Lü's mind was growing stronger and was becoming increasingly difficult to suppress

At that time, as the slanting sun had not yet set, he began to cultivate his body according to the requirements outlined in the book

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 exerted during his punches

If it were not for the fortunate encounter with Zhao Layue, how could that Senior Brother Meng have such a fate

He is a very intelligent child and quickly guessed the purpose of the immortal master, his face turning somewhat pale

Looking at these scenes, Master Lü was quite satisfied, thinking that by the time the three-month period arrived, a significant number of disciples should successfully enter the initial stage

Jing Jiu said: "Cultivation requires focused and tranquil intent. The various chores in the courtyard will be handled by those responsible; you need not concern yourself with coming over all the time"

The outer disciples of Nansong Pavilion diligently practice day and night without interruption, demonstrating great diligence, and no one dares to relax

At this moment, Liu Shijue walked out of the Sword Hall

However, Liu, at the age of ten, discovered the subtleties within just half a day's time, which was somewhat beyond his expectations; the child's comprehension was indeed better than he had imagined

In the next moment, he gazed at the courtyard shrouded in the night, feeling somewhat hesitant

If Nansong Pavilion could produce a genius disciple who enters the inner sect within a year

The emphasis on sects and celestial masters, the respect among fellow disciples, all went unnoticed by Liu Shijiu, who continued to care for Jing Jiu's daily life as if he were still in the small mountain village

Liu, at the age of ten, pursed her lips and remained silent

Although basic, it is extremely important. The Dao seed of Liu, who is ten years old, is well protected, and the people of the Qing Shan Sect, as long as they are not blind, will certainly not miss it

Liu, at the age of ten, understood his meaning and quickly stood up

From dawn to dusk, the sound of punches is incessant, and the shouts are unceasing. In the early summer season, the leaves rustle and fall, and the birds in the forest are further disturbed.

Having said this, he left the small courtyard

He does not want that superficially beautiful youth to hinder the most promising genius of the Qing Shan Sect

That small courtyard belongs to Jing Jiu

Liu, at the age of ten, still kept his head down and said with a trembling voice, "If the immortal master wants to drive the young master away, then I will no longer practice."

In addition to his diligent practice every day, he also has to go to that small courtyard to perform many chores

Seeing the change in his expression, Master Lü said, "It seems there is no need for me to say much more."

Master Lü increasingly felt that he had misjudged the situation

On the cliff platform, young disciples can be seen everywhere practicing their physical training, either squatting, leaning against a pine tree, or more commonly, practicing their punches

That kind of breathing rhythm is indeed peculiar, sometimes prolonged and sometimes rapid, appearing to have no discernible pattern. Liu, at the age of ten, is quite familiar with it; otherwise, he would not be able to utilize it.

Master Lü's gaze followed Liu Shisui as he walked into that small courtyard, his smile suddenly fading and his brows furrowing.

It was in a small mountain village where Jing Jiu taught his breathing method

In this year, Jing Jiu did not teach him more, only imparted the most fundamental technique of Yumen Tuxi.