activa-t Chapter 11 Where Does Pride Come From?
Chapter 11 Where Does Pride Come From?
"If you can't find me here in the future, you can ask your senior sister for help."
Old Li nodded.
Song Shen looked at Yu Cao with a questioning gaze.
The woman also looked at Old Li with some surprise, but Li Chan's expression was serious. Yu Cao slowly turned her gaze over and examined Song Shen calmly.
Song Shen had been wondering what kind of person Li Chan really was, but he only remembered that Feng Zhiyuan had said that this person was just a servant a long time ago, but to have reached this point, he must have been exceptionally gifted and had some extraordinary encounters.
Apart from this, the rest of Song Shen's situation is difficult to analyze due to a lack of information.
As for this Senior Sister Yu, Song Shen had absolutely no information about her. Listening to Old Li's words, Song Shen felt that he could have influence anywhere in Xinyu City. In that case, it was no wonder that this woman could become his personal disciple.
but,
Regardless of who it was, since she was his senior sister, she was considered his peer. Song Shen was neither humble nor arrogant, and looked directly at the grass.
"How can a mere servant possess such pride?"
Yu Cao's tone was cold, but this was always the tone she used. Apart from a strong sense of arrogance, Song Shen could not sense what her inner emotions were.
"Senior sister, you are wise. The truly arrogant one is not me."
Song Shen remained humble.
Yu Cao said calmly, "Since Master has instructed me to teach you properly, then today I will properly test your martial arts skills."
Before Song Shen's hand could even touch the hilt of his knife, Yu Cao's blade was already raining down on him.
This woman appears graceful and delicate, like a flower bud growing from jade, but when she draws her sword, her sharpness is like thunder and lightning.
The blade flashed first, followed by the sound of the wind.
This is a sign that the Wind Chasing Blade Technique has been mastered to a very high level.
In an instant, Song Shen drew his longsword and parried the attack.
Sparks flew.
Senior Sister Yu rose up like a gust of wind, her blade moving with her.
A whooshing sound filled the heavens and the earth, but Song Shen paid no attention to any of the sounds. All he could see were dazzling flashes of blades, and only a bare blade could match the opponent's bare blade.
All the moves were combined. Song Shen stood firm and used speed to fight speed. He let the heavy force in his palm be transmitted to his arm and then used the stance to deflect the force. After more than twenty strikes, the figure in front of him disappeared.
Senior Sister Yu returned to the corridor, and the precious sword that had been flying wildly just now was now sheathed, as if nothing had happened.
Song Shen appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, his thick back was already soaked with sweat and his whole body was exhausted.
In contrast, Senior Sister's clothes looked as if they hadn't been altered much.
Is this the master?
Song Shenyi was dignified and imposing.
Senior Sister Yu said in a deep voice, "Master Li indeed has a good eye; this servant actually knows how to hide his abilities."
Old Li chuckled. When Song Shen was fighting fiercely with his sword, he had already seen that the kid's swordsmanship had already surpassed the level of freehand fighting, and all his moves had reached a state of complete mastery.
"Song Shen, you should cultivate diligently. Although you are of lowly status, it does not mean that your life is limited to this. If you can persevere, you may still achieve something."
Song Shen said respectfully, "Your disciple will remember your teachings."
Old Li said, "I'll have Feng Zhiyuan take you to the accounting office later. You'll get three Blood Nourishing Pills every month. Although you have exceptional talent in swordsmanship, your physical constitution is only average. You can't neglect your cultivation of Qi and Blood."
This is a true master! What could Song Shen say but express his deepest gratitude?
"Alright, you can go now. Continue to do your work well and don't forget the kindness of the Lord's family."
Song Shen clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.
As Song Shen closed the courtyard gate, Li Chan looked at the eaves and asked, "How was it?"
Senior Sister Yu nodded and said, "He is indeed a promising talent. He is rare in that he is calm and has a high level of comprehension, but his natural talent is indeed lacking."
Li Chan said naturally, "The path of martial arts is a continuous struggle. What if one's natural talent is mediocre? As long as one's will is firm and one's comprehension is sufficient, one will surely make progress through tempering."
"Master is right."
Li Chan nodded and said, "Perhaps this boy can be of some help to you in the future."
"Thank you for your painstaking efforts, Master."
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As Song Shen stepped out the door, Feng Zhiyuan asked with concern, "Shen, how does Master Li... feel about you?"
"He's quite friendly." Song Shen expressed high praise for Li Chan. To be fair, since coming to this world, Li Chan has been even kinder to Song Shen than his own father.
"Friendly...?"
Every time Feng Zhiyuan met Lao Li, he felt that the other party treated him like a servant. Whenever the topic of cultivation came up, it was always ridicule and criticism. How come the situation changed so much when it came to Song Shen?
Could it be that this kid... is a genius who is not easily discovered?
Based on his examination of Song Shen's bones, he had already determined that Song Shen's innate talent was by no means that of a genius.
Song Shen nodded, then said, "Master just asked me to go with you to the accounting office to get three Blood Nourishing Pills. They'll be given out at the beginning of each month from now on."
"Master? You've become a disciple?" Feng Zhiyuan was shocked.
Song Shen nodded and said, "Yes, I have already become your disciple."
"..."
The blow I received today was especially heavy. "You, who practices strength, only have three? I practice tendon training and only have two! Isn't the old man being too biased?"
Jealousy caused Feng Zhiyuan to lose his former rationality, and he even started calling Lao Li "old man". If Lao Li heard this, it's hard to imagine what would happen.
"Senior Brother Feng, be careful what you say," Song Shen quickly reminded him.
Feng Zhiyuan then realized that he was only a few hundred meters away from Li Chan's courtyard, and immediately fell silent.
Along the way, Feng Zhiyuan began to fall into deep self-isolation.
Suddenly, Song Shen remembered something and asked, "Senior Brother Feng, what's the background of Senior Sister Yu in our sect?"
"Senior Sister Yu?"
Feng Zhiyuan was slightly taken aback, but what he saw was Song Shen's clear black and white eyes staring at him, full of inquiry.
"Although Master Li is a retainer of the Cao family, he is very powerful. It's not a big deal that he has a few disciples. You should learn martial arts from your senior sister properly and not be negligent."
Song Shen, observing Feng Zhiyuan's expression, knew that Feng Zhiyuan would not say anything more about Li Chan, so he decided not to make a fool of himself.
Having known this person for so long, Song Shen gradually understood Lao Feng's philosophy of life: work efficiently, keep your ears open, and keep your mouth shut.
After saying "Work hard" again, Song Shen bid farewell to Feng Zhiyuan and returned to his dormitory.
While everyone else was on duty outside, Song Shen took out a Blood Nourishing Pill.
It had a strange color that was a mixture of gray and red. Song Shen took a closer sniff and inhaled a herbal fragrance. After a moment of contemplation, Song Shen put it directly into his mouth and drank it with water.
The intense energy spread slowly in my abdomen, quite gently, not violently.
Song Shen quickly got up and unleashed the Hunyuan Gong Fist Technique to absorb this massive amount of qi and blood.
Nourish your strength with blood.
[Hun Yuan Gong Level 1: 28% + 0.1%]
[Hun Yuan Gong Level 1: 28% + 0.1%]
[Hun Yuan Gong Level 1: 28% + 0.1%]
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With selfless focus on spiritual practice, one becomes stronger and more advanced with each session.
In the past, due to resource scarcity, Song Shen had to be more cautious in his cultivation. However, with these three Blood Nourishing Pills, Song Shen's cultivation endurance will be greatly enhanced.
It has to be said that this apprenticeship did indeed give Song Shen a significant boost.