Chapter 6, Happiness is so easy

"Master, it is said that using hidden weapons tests one's eyesight. Are you going to give me some incense heads to practice my aim?" Xinghun, having heard that he was no longer practicing, let out a sigh of relief and casually asked the Qingyi Master about something he had read in a novel.

When not practicing, Xinghun greatly enjoyed listening to Master Qingyi tell stories. The content consisted of the memories that Master Qingyi casually recounted before entering the valley.

The moonlight is enchanting, and the star spirits long to sing, as well as to joyfully run through the woods; running from one end of the stone chamber to the other is truly too tedious

The Star Soul was taken aback, yet felt a sense of gratitude within. Coming to this world was indeed a stroke of good fortune. Previously, there was a 99, and then a Master in green robes, both of whom did not wish for his demise

This secret belongs solely to him. After studying the silk scroll for a long time, he finally understood why the Shadow had not mastered it in six years. Without the breathing technique of the Green Robe Master, perhaps he would never grasp the essence of the Heavenly Vein Internal Classic. Without hesitation, he destroyed the Heavenly Vein Internal Classic that had yielded nothing for the Shadow after six years of study

With a dry laugh, Xinghun changed the subject: "What kind of person is the gentleman?"

Starting tomorrow, during the day you will go to your teacher's place to practice calligraphy, study, and learn chess, music, painting, and writing. In the evening, we will practice our skills again

He imagines himself as a fallen leaf, gently carried down by the wind. He also envisions himself as a bird that has caught a worm from the grass, joyfully flying back to its nest in the tree. The exhilaration of the rise and fall offsets the frustration and annoyance brought by this new body

After a long silence, the voice of the person in the blue robe became dry and cold: "There are... however, their task is one that you would never want to undertake."

"Master, are the children who came with me the same as I am? Do we learn different martial arts from different masters?" This was the first time Xinghun thought of 99 and the other three children

He widened his eyes as if he were in a bustling market. Although it was early summer night and only the little crickets were chirping, he heard a nest of small birds not far above him murmuring in their dreams, and he heard the leaves at the treetops trembling in the wind. All of this was so fresh that he decided to come out and stroll whenever he had the chance.

I said, Master, that was just luck a few days ago, not my strength! I am only eight years old! Master! The voice of Xinghun carried a hint of complaint.

Gradually, I got used to it. Get up, continue! This time I will launch two batches of hidden weapons, a total of sixteen pieces. You should carefully sense and avoid them; if you cannot avoid them, you can receive or block them.

No need, I have already said that what you need to practice is the feeling. When a person stands in front of you, they will move, and the movement will bring about a sense of breath. You do not need to practice accuracy to know where they are.

Everyone has different potentials, which are not apparent at first. Once you receive the jade token of the Star Soul, you become my disciple

What? The Star Soul could hardly believe its ears. Go out? ... To see the stars and the moon, it's summer, the summer night breeze, with the fragrance of flowers and the scent of fresh grass... "I am done washing."

The person in the blue attire paused and said with confusion: "You used to be able to evade it almost every time."

Ah! It hurts! Xinghun has been hit again, crying out in pain.

The future troubles that this body will bring him are still unknown, and even if he does not want them, troubles will always come knocking at his door on their own. The flower in the sole of his foot burns like a flame, making his eyelids twitch.

The star soul focused and held his breath, fully concentrating. As he leaped into the air, he sensed the subtle aura of hidden weapons approaching. He furrowed his brow slightly, wondering why there were only thirteen. Just as he was pondering this, a gust of wind swept past his brow, and he raised his hand to block, only to be struck simultaneously in the back and on his legs. Why? Why did these three appear silently?

In the dark cellar, he at least enjoyed pleasant company with the Master in Green. The darkness here, along with the passage of time, was sufficient for him to digest the troubles brought by his reincarnation. Three years, Xinghun thought, let it be like this, practice internal skills, lightness skills, and hidden weapons, and with enough capital for self-preservation, he could finally rid himself of the name Xinghun

I hope I will not see that jade tablet again... Get up! The voice of the person in the green attire shifted from a sigh to a stern tone

However, he must conceal his abilities. The sooner he graduates, the sooner he will face danger. He believes he is not foolish enough to rush into death. As for the Qingyi Master, he likely enjoys seeing him progress step by step

Unless you wear a pair of infrared glasses! Star Soul laughed heartily. After that, he sighed

"Why is there no progress despite practicing?" The person in the blue robe frowned. The progress of learning the Star Soul seemed to have stagnated in recent days. It was the same ten days ago, and it remains the same ten days later. This made the person in the blue robe, who was accustomed to rapid progress in the Star Soul, feel somewhat uncomfortable.

The figure in the blue attire stared blankly at the star soul's face, which shimmered with a porcelain-like luster, and when the thin lips parted, they revealed delicate, white teeth resembling fragments of jade rice. For a moment, he forgot to speak.

What pleased him the most was that he had gained another little secret

Master Qingyi replied to him, a purposeful straight line cannot harm you, and there is no need to practice the Lightness Skill you mentioned.

The person in the blue attire thought it over and agreed, noting that it was already quite remarkable for an eight-year-old child to achieve such skill in just two and a half years. His voice softened considerably: "Your reaction speed is already quite fast... it's only been two and a half years, and I am quite surprised. Moreover, the lightness skill of our school cannot be mastered overnight; the breathing technique requires long-term practice. Let's leave it at that."

Xing Hun rolled his eyes. Is being versatile really that great? One can simply copy a few poems and essays from Xiao Li, Xiao Du, and Xiao Bai to achieve top honors. He didn't care at all about going to school tomorrow, but was instead pondering whether he would be able to see 99 and the others, filled with anticipation in his heart

The Star Soul quietly sensed the tranquil atmosphere in the chamber, as if he were floating in a vacuum, surrounded by a gentle aura. The small serpent within his body was playfully flicking its tongue and swimming joyfully, and after tiring from its play, it coiled quietly in his sea of energy.

If he had not seen it with his own eyes, he would not even believe that this piece of cloth was indeed that piece of cloth. Xinghun had every reason to believe that he had touched the mystery of the heavenly book

The principles are universally applicable, and Xinghun has attained a new level of understanding.

For two years, the shadow truly did not appear. Xinghun somewhat missed him. Regardless of whether the shadow genuinely cared for him or merely sought to uncover the secrets of the Tianmai Neijing, he remained the only one privy to the secret of his identity in this world.

The person in the blue attire couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head; after all, he was still a child. It was already quite remarkable that he could endure in the darkness for two and a half years.

Are there any girls who entered the valley with me

When the first thirteen shots were fired, I startled two birds, one of which flew over your head, and the one that struck your face borrowed its breath from it ... Do you understand

In the past one hundred years, dynastic changes have occurred as frequently as hosting a banquet, and the annexation and consumption between nations have been as exhilarating as a game of poker. Today, the world is dominated by the states of An, Qi, and Chen, with eight small countries interspersed along the borders serving as a buffer. Warfare is frequent, and warriors are esteemed guests whom kings and nobles vie to honor. The strength of martial arts naturally serves as a bargaining chip for warriors to enjoy national-level treatment.

The figure in the blue attire fell silent for a moment before responding: "They are all dead; only when the previous star soul has perished can you receive this jade token"

The frustration in his heart accumulated from this point onward. As he bathed in the darkness, he became increasingly agitated, and the sound of the splashing water caused the man in the blue robe to frown: "What is wrong?"

Will Shadow Brother miss him? After he has studied with Master Qingyi for three years, will Shadow still appear? Xinghun suddenly felt that it was actually quite good here; he had already grown accustomed to the darkness of the underground chamber and Master Qingyi's taciturnity. Two and a half years had already passed out of the three years, and what would he face in another six months? Could this peaceful and harmonious life continue?

Understood, Master. "Xinghun" yawned again. He deliberately concealed his strength. God knows how many pairs of eyes are watching him in this valley during the day.

He smiled quietly

He sadly thought again that he was a person accustomed to lurking in the darkness, seeking the affection of women at night, only to be called a flower thief. Those who flirt with beautiful women during the day are the ones referred to as young heroes

After taking a shower, we will go out

And this valley, according to Master Qingyi, is known as: "All assassins in the world emerge from the Youli Valley"

Why

The world spoken of by Master Qingyi reminds him of the Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States, and the Northern and Southern Dynasties

What will the Moon Spirit learn? What about the Rainbow Garment? And the Sunlight and Eagle Feather? The Star Soul tried hard to find some clues from the names, but ultimately gave up on various speculations

The figure in blue allowed him to experience the surrounding atmosphere on his own. Xinghun quietly sat in the tree, breathing in unison with the starlight and evening breeze, until he felt himself transform into a leaf on the branch.

His tone reminded Xinghun of the time in his previous life when he was chased and scolded by his father for skipping classes, making him laugh even more happily: "Master, I am most afraid of studying. If the teacher hits me with a stick, can I use lightness skill to run away?"

How good is it

A gust of air rushed in, and he completely blended into the surrounding environment, his breath transforming into the evening breeze of early summer

Will I also die in the future

He gently exhaled, clearly feeling the surrounding atmosphere ripple like shallow waves stirred by a spring breeze. With such a sensation, he must have met the requirements of Master Qingyi regarding lightness skills, right? He had once asked Master Qingyi what the effect would be if one did not move in a straight line but instead turned in circles within the room.

Exactly as he imagined. The Star Soul joyfully breathed in the fragrance of flowers in the June breeze and beheld the brilliant night sky filled with stars

Xing Hun was taken aback, as the gaze of the figure in green was like a ghostly flame, eerily fixed upon him, making him feel as though there was nowhere to hide even in the darkness

A noble from Anguo, serving as the director of a school detached from the turmoil of war, can he truly remain aloof from national affairs, transcending the mundane? And what is the intention of the person who established this assassin school? Furthermore, could that Peony Courtyard be a chain of multinational brothels operated by every country, specializing in intelligence work?

You must work hard, otherwise the gentleman will hit you with a stick The person in blue seems to be worried

This place is specifically designed for training elite assassins from various countries. With shared interests, the valley is able to find its place in a chaotic world. Xinghun quickly thought that the more than one thousand children who entered the valley with him were mostly selected from different countries. Whether they will be able to serve their homeland in the future depends on their fate.

Not bad. The person in the green attire sensed that the aura of the star soul gradually merged with the surrounding environment. From now on, I can practice outside.

Master, one must have a keen eye when watching others bathe

The expression in the quiet, dark eyes of the blue-clad person showed a slight change, as if a layer of light had appeared on the pale face, and the tone became gentler: "A very good person"

Am I alone? Or are there many children? The Star Soul smiled, almost forgetting that this is a school; a school for training assassins is still a school

Versatile

Every time I reluctantly bid farewell to the starry sky, I glance at the distant cliff. If he were to come to the edge of the cliff at that moment, he would step on the iron chain to take a look across. He would see what the master in blue mentioned, something that he cannot see.

The atmosphere outside is tumultuous, and he is like a leaf hanging from the treetop, gradually concealing himself. Can you distinguish the differences between the droplets in the sea? You cannot, so of course, you cannot find me among the trees

Xinghun yawned, feeling that his spirit was not quite up to par, and he was listless and unable to muster any energy. With a hint of a pout, he said: "Master, I have been very diligent. However, during the day, I feel exhausted"

The person in the blue attire is a very good teacher, Xinghun affirmed once again. He recalled his coach from his previous life who taught him marksmanship. He also told him: "The target is in front of you, but you are not aiming for the bullseye; instead, you should feel the position of the bullseye in relation to the sight on your hand. Only in this way can you achieve a level where you hit the target without aiming."

When he was alone, he took out the piece of silk. Under the moonlight, the patterns and characters embroidered on the silk were completely different from the meridian chart that Star Soul had felt in the darkness.

Shall we take a break, Master

He tentatively asked again: "Are all the master's disciples called Xinghun?"

It is an extremely foolish act to carry it on one's person. He forced a smile; he had no way to refuse anyone who came to search him, nor did he have a safe to store personal belongings. He was merely a trained killing machine

The person in the blue attire came to his senses and seemed to conceal something as he said: "You should... spend more time in the sun. Come again!"

"Your skin cannot be like mine, it is too special." The person in the green attire always envisions the perfect image of a killer

He feels very happy now. It is simply because he has left the underground room

The person in the blue attire could not help but laugh: "As long as you can run away."

The person in the blue attire was momentarily taken aback and forced a bitter smile: "How could I possibly see you?"

The star soul smiles, and his vision can discern many things in the night that were previously unclear.

Master Qingyi had no choice but to follow him. However, he curiously asked why he insisted on this name. Xinghun said it sounded nice, but in his heart, he nostalgically thought of Xiaoduan's father, who was charming and suave, captivating the most beautiful women in the world. He could not help but think that if he could also make so many women fall in love with him, then being a killer in this lifetime would be acceptable.

The Star Soul smiled, yet insisted on calling this method of movement, which consists of forty-nine steps taken in a straight line, the Lingbo Weibu.

He believes that the valley does not solely rely on tuition fees for revenue. This is because Li Yan and Deacon Li in the valley are evidently nobles of Anguo. The Li family is a prominent clan in Anguo.