Chapter 8: Reprimand

With a casual gesture, at the moment when the needle tip met the long sword, a white light instantly illuminated. However, within this beam of white light, there was a barely perceptible hint of pale yellow sheen

However, today's unexpected events made her understand a principle

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This young and delicate beauty has surprisingly reached such a level in the mastery of spiritual patterns that even Ying Lide himself finds it hard to keep up

With a series of ping-pong sounds, she entered the storeroom and took over a dozen completed weapons.

For some reason, she did not inform her uncle about her acquaintance with Ying Chengfeng. Perhaps it was because she did not want anyone to know that there was such a perverse peer nearby. This was what she kept telling herself.

Her beautiful brows slightly furrowed, she looked helplessly at the weapon in her hand, secretly wondering how that little monster managed to do it

Shen Yuqi stuck out her small pink tongue and said, "Uncle, I was just trying out the techniques you taught me."

Shen Yuqi blinked her beautiful big eyes and continued, "So, does that mean that someone at the first level of true energy cannot master the technique to smooth out the breaks in the spiritual patterns?"

Yesterday, in an attempt to practice the secret technique of smoothing out the discontinuities, she not only nearly exhausted her vital energy but also felt exceptionally fatigued mentally. Moreover, due to her practice of techniques beyond her level, she ended up receiving a scolding, which naturally left her feeling indignant.

"What are you doing?" Shen Yuqi asked in a lackluster manner as she slowly yet swiftly approached him.

Moments later, she once again picked up the Mingling needle and began anew at the broken edge

Shen Yuqi's delicate face changed slightly; she lowered her head and softly responded.

These weapons are diverse and varied, encompassing a wide range, yet there is one aspect that remains consistent. That is, the quality of each weapon is quite good, not inferior in the slightest to the one held by Ying Chengfeng.

Every individual who masters the Spirit Needle has had similar experiences, so creating a break is not difficult for her. However, after some time, she once again completed this spiritual pattern, but the spiritual lines in the pattern were intermittent, and the quality was understandably poor

Ying Lide from Sanxia Village is a promising craftsman who recently forged an excellent sword and inscribed it with spiritual patterns. He wishes to ask me for an appraisal, and if it is feasible, to imbue the sword with spirit.

Monster, abnormal, what is it

After a deliberate interruption, the spiritual patterns on the weapon appeared exceedingly unsightly, far inferior to those on Ying Chengfeng's long sword.

Ying Chengfeng drew out his long sword and dug a few times on the ground, unearthing a beggar's chicken wrapped in lotus leaves

Ying Chengfeng blinked twice, thinking to himself, why has this young girl suddenly become so irritable? Could it be that those few days that come every month have arrived?

Ying Chengfeng leaped up, not advancing towards it, but instead raised his foot to sweep away the entire fire pit in front of him

"YuqI, what are you doing?" A middle-aged man walked slowly into the armory. He looked at the weapons scattered all over the floor, his brows slightly furrowing as he inquired.

Tremble, fail... continue, tremble, fail... continue

Zhang Mingyun, without any suspicion, said: "Tomorrow, my uncle will visit Sanxia Village. Will you accompany him?"

According to the techniques she imparted, this slender ray of light carefully wanders at both ends of the breakpoint

Although she already knew in her heart that she would definitely be unable to achieve this point as depicted in the illustrations and texts, she would never give up before making an attempt

Moreover, to successfully complete the spiritual pattern in such a smooth manner, one must possess a correspondingly powerful strength.

My uncle once said that among her peers, her talent is undoubtedly second to none. Even within the prestigious family of her father, no one has been able to achieve what she has at her age

She shot him a fierce glance and said, "What does my poor complexion have to do with you?"

Ah, no," Shen Yuqi quickly shook her head in denial

In the distance, a figure he had long anticipated finally appeared

A beam of light was once again emitted from the short needle, and she carefully maneuvered the beam to approach a certain breakpoint on the weapon

Zhang Mingyun shook his head helplessly and said, "Yuqing, I have told you many times that the foundation is the most important thing. You are currently just a spiritual practitioner, far from the realm that can smooth out the spiritual pattern breaks. Learning this technique now will not only be of no help to you, but it also carries the risk of hindering your growth."

However, just after a breath, the white light at the tip of the needle quivered slightly, then fluctuated unpredictably, leaving a considerable mark on one side of the breakpoint

Last night, he had already completed the smoothing work on five other breakpoints overnight. By morning, he had made all the necessary preparations and was quietly waiting here for the arrival of his beloved

Half an hour later, she had arrived in a tranquil village and directly entered the largest courtyard within the village

"Yes." Shen Yuqi nodded, but after a moment of hesitation, she could not help but ask, "Uncle, you mentioned that someone can inscribe spiritual patterns while at the first level of true energy, is that possible?"

She shook her head, reining in her thoughts, and her entire focus was suddenly concentrated into a single point

With a swift movement, she dashed forward once again, her speed surprisingly increasing even further

In fact, she knows that she should not treat others with such an attitude, but when facing Ying Chengfeng, she is unable to maintain a calm heart.

The middle-aged man is Zhang Mingyun, the owner of this estate, and he is also a master renowned far and wide

However, the spirit needle in her hand was clearly somewhat different; the tip emitted a faint yellowish glow, seemingly adding a touch of solemnity and gravity.

Shen Yuqi lightly bit her lip, feeling quite upset by this statement

As the lotus leaf is opened, a rich fragrance immediately wafts up, swiftly filling this space.

Shen Yuqi stared blankly at the mark, feeling genuinely saddened in her heart

Moreover, my uncle clearly stated that it is impossible for someone at the first level of true energy to complete the engraving of spiritual patterns, let alone to master the technique of smoothing out the discontinuities in spiritual patterns

A fierce fighting spirit ignited within her heart, and the light in her eyes became unwavering.

Mingling Needle

She casually picked up a long sword, and in the movement of her wrist, a short needle appeared.

Her movements flowed like water, seamless and continuous. In the brief span of a single incense stick, by the time she set down her long sword, all the spiritual patterns had been successfully completed

"What is it?" Shen Yuqi asked, somewhat displeased.

He reached down to pick up a weapon from the ground, and as his true energy swept over it lightly, he couldn't help but furrow his brow

However, at the moment when Shen Yuqi put away the short needle, a trace of regret flashed across her charming face. Shaking her head, she once again picked up a weapon and began to inscribe it little by little.

There are heavens beyond the heavens, and there are people beyond the people

However, the person before her has indeed accomplished it

In the jungle, a graceful figure darted through the trees as if flying, her movements agile and varied. Neither the rugged path nor the towering trees blocking her way could diminish her speed in the slightest

However, on her face, there was a trace of indignation that could not be concealed in any way

However, in her mouth, she murmured softly: "What is the relationship between Ying Lide and Ying Chengfeng?"

In front of this perverse individual, she felt an inexplicable sense of how to respond

She was stunned for a moment, looking at the two pieces of scrap on the ground, and an inexplicable sadness welled up in her heart, almost making her want to cry out loud.

In this way, the cycle continued, and it was hard to tell how long had passed when Shen Yuqi abruptly came to a stop, for she realized that the abundant true energy within her body had dwindled to almost nothing.

Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks, stamped her foot heavily, and pouted, saying: "Hmph, I just don't believe that I can't surpass you..."

What made her feel even more sorrowful and indignant was that this person, completely oblivious, had the audacity to comment on her poor complexion the moment they met

Shen Yuqi nodded slowly, then turned and left the armory, entering her own room

All along, although her true abilities have never been recognized by others, her heart is proud and self-appreciative, and she does not regard her peers with any importance

At such a young age, possessing such terrifying strength, one cannot help but wonder how she cultivated it.

The existence of that young man was indeed a significant blow to her. Having always been regarded as the pride of heaven, it was the first time she had been defeated in such a manner, leaving her momentarily unable to bear it

It is uncertain whether it is due to the mischief of the original owner of this body, but at this moment, he is quite looking forward to the reunion with that beautiful young girl

Shen Yuqi quickly stood up and said, "Uncle, I am playing."

On the second day at noon, beside the brook, Ying Chengfeng had built a bonfire that was burning.

This time, although her movements were equally light and powerful, they were not completed in one go; instead, she deliberately controlled her speed and came to a complete stop midway

Three Gorges Village? A strange look flashed in Shen Yuqi's eyes as she asked, "What do you intend to do there?"

Zhang Mingyun said in a deep voice: "You must be tired from playing today; go back and rest well. In the future, focus more on practicing the fundamentals and do not aim too high too quickly." He paused for a moment and added: "Remember, a lofty tower without a solid foundation, no matter how beautiful, is merely an illusion."

With a chuckle, he immediately changed the subject and said: "Miss Shen, to express my gratitude for your guidance, I have prepared something special to repay you"

If Ying Chengfeng or Ying Lide were to witness this scene, they would surely be so astonished that their eyes would bulge out.

She tightly pressed her lips together and once again ignited a spark, wiping away towards another breakpoint

"Nonsense." Zhang Mingyun said irritably, "If one cannot even inscribe spiritual patterns at the first level of true energy, how could one possibly master this technique? Yuqi, what have you been up to these past few days, acting all mysterious?"

Ying Chengfeng glanced at her a few times and said in surprise, "Miss Shen, you don't look very well today"

"True Qi Level 1?" Zhang Mingyun chuckled in disbelief and said, "That is absolutely impossible. Hehe, just a mere Level 1, controlling True Qi is like a child wielding a large hammer; how could one possibly inscribe spiritual patterns?"