Chapter 005 Learn the Postures with Me

At this moment, Wang Jiu suddenly noticed that Li Qingming was staring straight at him, her cheeks flushed, her breath held, and her heart racing.

Hehe

Wang Jiuqi said: "You are indeed a fool, aren't you? Compared to that perfect and flawless pure white sword body, the human form is as hideous as a twisted kitchen knife! You, you are like someone who has braised pork in front of them but chooses to eat carrots instead!"

Even if a master who has transcended the limits of the human body and entered the realm of immortal techniques were to carry hundreds of pounds and run around Qingyun City for three rounds within the span of an hour, they would undoubtedly be exhausted to the point of collapse

Li Qingming suppressed her discomfort at being called a little girl who couldn't endure hardship and said, "I just want to learn that."

You are the one who is foolish! In any case, in half a month, there will be another external examination. If I cannot master the Thirty-Six Styles of the Pursuing Wind Sword, I will not pass the final assessment of the external sect, and if I am expelled from the external sect, the allowance will likely be insufficient even for meals

As expected, in Li Qingming's mind, there was only her own essence, while the rest was a blank space, which was quite suitable for him to practice the Unmoving Dominant Body

Li Qingming explained helplessly: "The Li family is certainly well-regarded. In the region of Xiangzhou, there are three clans and seven prominent families, and the Li family is one of the seven prominent families. Although it has somewhat declined over the past century, it is still a major family that holds a significant position in Qingyun City. My situation is rather special; my relationship with Li Fengyun and Lu Xin is not good. I can only rely on my strength to achieve anything. However, in the past two years, I couldn't even attain a B rank in the family assessments. My standards for living expenses and allowances have been continuously reduced, so I can only make do with the bare essentials."

Li Ping was left dumbfounded: "You three, can't even hold up for a single encounter? It seems that it's not just me who needs to run laps! What have you all been practicing lately?"

... ...

Li Ping, without raising his head, said upon hearing the footsteps of three little friends

Wang Jiu observed that the young girl was increasingly hesitant and uncertain, so he said: "Of course, if you are afraid of pain and do not dare, then forget it."

Have I offended the young lady? Of course, one must not be too soft in attitude, otherwise the madam will scold us. The young lady has a stubborn temperament, and when necessary, we, as servants, must step in to play the role of the villain. However, it is crucial to strike the right balance. We must serve both Miss Qingming and Young Master Wushuang well. I am just not at ease with the three of you; when you get there, you must not act impulsively, nor should you speak too definitively or handle matters too excessively. It is frustrating that I am here burdened with mundane affairs, leaving me no time to extricate myself.

Oh? With a tone of disdain as if speaking to an idiot, "Have you forgotten the basic functions of the master-servant contract again?"

Before the words had left his mouth, Li Yuan beside him could no longer hold back and stepped into the small thicket to vomit incessantly

I assure you that I will never think of such things again Ah, let's quickly get past this, I am already hungry

Li Li looked helpless and said, "Brother Ping, that talisman seems to have a problem. The young lady broke free after just a moment, as if nothing had happened!"

Do not mention carrots! Alright, it was my mistake. May I request a demonstration of the immovable body technique?

Oh

Ah ah ah ah

Li Ping, while rambling on, was gradually turning red and purple in the face due to shortness of breath, showing signs of suffocation. Li Li and Li Yuan hurried over to pat his back and help him breathe easier, and after quite a while of effort, he finally regained his composure

Before he could finish speaking, there were evidently signs of suffocation again, and Li Peng could not help but say, "Ping Ge, the young lady hasn't arrived."

Well, it's quite simple. Every day, one liter of blood is drawn using a sharp blade, while the limbs and torso are struck with a hammer, causing tendons to rupture and bones to fracture. With significant injuries to stimulate the blood vessels, one can probably gain a basic understanding in about a month

Meanwhile, the three brothers of the shrimp ball, Li Li, Li Peng, and Li Yuan, were supporting each other while retching as they returned to the Li family courtyard

I apologize, I should not have wanted to use you to buy lottery tickets. (I will definitely find an opportunity to trick him into helping me buy them later)

Having finished speaking, the young girl recalled the first move of the routine that Wang Jiufang had just concealed. Her right hand rose while her left hand dipped, her waist and back bent like a bow, and then she suddenly twisted sharply, using her hips as the axis.

... ...

I am truly sorry, I was wrong. I should not have thought of you that way. Senior Sword Spirit, please forgive me

Absolutely not! And I am referring to you in your current state...

You wouldn't want to abandon me, would you

"What!" Li Ping's voice rose an octave, "That talisman was given to me by the lady, how could there be a problem? Moreover, even without the talisman, the three of you, can you not even bring back a little girl who hasn't even mastered the Wind Chasing Sword?"

Ah?

What is there to see in this?

Li Qingming seemed not to hear. Wang Jiu then stepped closer until he could see his own reflection in her eyes: tall and slender figure, handsome appearance without losing its heroism, a face like jade, sword-like brows extending to the temples, bright eyes like stars, ... with a gaze that was clear and profound, drawing one irresistibly into its depths ...

No, this is me

What are you up to

You three are back, how did the matter go?

It was not until this moment that Li Qingming suddenly awakened, quickly taking two steps back and softly asking, "Is this, is this my ancestor?"

I apologize, I should not have thought about replacing it with an exquisite blade after becoming wealthy. (Even if I become rich, I still need to be frugal with money)

The trio exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond

After speaking, Wang Jiu recalled Shen Kaishan's movements: his back arched like a bow, his right arm raised, his left hand reaching out, and then, using his waist as an axis, his body twisted at an exaggerated angle like a puppet. Subsequently, the toes of his left foot gripped the ground tightly like hooks, and with his ankle as the pivot, his entire body suddenly leaned forward, spinning like a windmill, with his raised right hand coming down heavily.

Of course, it is very simple

Li Ping groaned as he sat up, half-closing his eyes: "Um, the young lady should have returned by now, right? She is in the outer courtyard, isn't she? In a moment, after I catch my breath, I will take the three of you to the door to apologize. Of course, my attitude cannot be too soft; otherwise, the madam..."

Wang Jiu sneered: "I remember you were praising the vegetables and carrots yesterday"

What are we doing here... What! The young lady hasn't arrived!" Li Ping jumped up in shock, "What happened? With all of you looking so dispirited, did you have a confrontation with the young lady? What about that spirit talisman? Was it ineffective?"

Wang Jiudun immediately widened his eyes in surprise and said, "It's not our first meeting, so why are you making such a fuss? Haven't you already seen my flawless pure white sword body and been deeply enchanted by it?"

At this moment, the girl's thoughts were exactly the same as her reaction, both outwardly and inwardly in a state of stunned silence

I apologize, I should not have doubted your abilities

Li Qingming put in a great deal of effort before she finally earned the forgiveness of the Sword Spirit for her rudeness

Ah?! Li Qingming was simply terrified, "Is this you?! It doesn't make sense, how could you possibly be this handsome?!"

Hello

Li Qingming, a heavy blow

Brother Ping, we really cannot be blamed for this. The young lady's swordsmanship is quite peculiar; it appears crooked and lacks the form of a sword. Moreover, the sword is a blunt one, not even sharpened, yet when it struck us, it instantly dispersed our protective energy and internal strength. It is truly bizarre

After all, in your eyes, I am merely a blunt sword of dubious origin, at best just a stroke of luck that could lead to wealth and prosperity

Hmph

These words truly came from the heart, and seeing the girl seemingly on the verge of a breakdown, the sword spirit forgot the previous unpleasantness and curiously asked: "Aren't you the daughter of the family head Li Fengyun? How is it that you are living in such poverty? Is the Li family in a dire situation now?"

Well

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Li Qingming felt a cold sweat all over: "Is there a gentler option? I will be participating in the monthly assessment at the end of the month, and if I am covered in wounds, I fear..."

Wang Jiu said, "Open your mind, and I will demonstrate for you."

Li Qingming only watched two or three movements and felt a chill run down her spine: "Is this really something a human can do?"

As elite servants of the Li family courtyard, such a dire situation is indeed rare. The three of them were ashamed to be seen by others and quietly climbed through the back door into the small courtyard where the servants lived. Upon entering, they happened to see Li Ping lying on the stone floor, gasping like a dying dog

"Well, that was just a moment of confusion..." The girl became increasingly embarrassed as she spoke, and eventually gave up entirely, "Do you really think I like carrots that much? Don't I like to eat meat? I do! Tender and juicy lamb, rich and sweet pork belly... But I have no money! After deducting the expenses for my training, I can only buy discounted vegetables like cabbage and radishes! Gourmet food is too extravagant for me!" After deducting the expenses for my training, I can only buy discounted vegetables like cabbage and radishes! Gourmet food is too extravagant for me!

"You want to be gentle? But your ancestor Shen Kaishan forged himself this way back in the day. When he was feeling down, he even asked me to help him with a sword strike. If it weren't for Yue Ming being there, he might have perished on the spot..." Wang Jiu recalled the tragic image of Shen Kaishan, whose mind was in turmoil, and added, "Speaking of which, before the final battle, he created a set of introductory training routines for future generations, which is quite suitable for a little girl like you who can't endure hardship."

Well, although I am not very familiar with the ways of the world, generally speaking, cultivators born into prestigious families and inheriting top-tier bloodlines would not fall into such dire circumstances... Are you sure you are not mentally challenged?

Li Qingming immediately straightened her neck and said: "Who is afraid of pain? Just watch, I will do it right now!"

... ... Good, next you can practice following this routine, and with your foundation, you should be able to get started in about three to five days.

Li Li felt ashamed: "Brother Ping, not to mention bringing the young lady back, we couldn't even manage to meet her once. We were completely overwhelmed by her, our protective energy shattered, our vital energy dissipated, and our internal organs convulsed."

Then came a torrent of apologies like a tsunami or a flash flood: "I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I truly didn’t mean it. It’s just that I really can’t control myself! Especially when I think about having only vegetables and carrots for dinner, I feel as if I’m possessed by a dark force. Those thoughts are not my true feelings, please don’t take them seriously!"

At this moment, Li Yuan had just finished vomiting, and while wiping his mouth, he said: "Brother Ping, based on my reasoning and calculations, it seems that the young lady has mastered the legendary Dugu Nine Swords, which contains a broken Qi technique..."

It is very, very simple? However, when I was training at the Li family inner door, even if it were instructors teaching snake style and jiu-jitsu, performing this set of movements would likely result in broken bones and torn muscles

Wang Jiu pondered and said: "So he is merely a teacher, while you are the steed of the divine sword from beyond the heavens"

Senior, that, the invincible body mentioned earlier...

I apologize, I should not have thought of selling you to the wealthy Mr. Qian of Qingyun. (With such an appearance, it probably wouldn't sell anyway)

"What, is there not enough money for food?" After a long silence, Wang Jiu said, "By the way, could you tell me about the situation regarding the richest person in Qingyun, Qian Laoda, whom you mentioned earlier?"

If she could master the Dugu Nine Swords, she would have already become one with the wind! No, something is amiss with this matter; let me catch my breath for a moment before I deliberate further.

Before Li Qingming could react, Wang Jiu projected the true form of the sword spirit into Li Qingming's mind through the channel of the master-servant contract