Chapter 111

The next morning, Zhang Xiaohua went to the tree as usual. Elder Yu hadn't moved yet, so Zhang Xiaohua stood still and started practicing his incomplete fist technique. Since he knew that Elder Yu would teach him a sword technique, Zhang Xiaohua didn't care as much as before about whether he would forget this fist technique. He was like a naughty child who was very concerned about his favorite toy and was suddenly given an even more interesting toy by an adult. That child's longing for his old toy would fade away, and he wouldn't cry as much as before even if he lost it.

Although he had such thoughts, when Zhang Xiaohua finished practicing the fist technique that he had learned last night, he still felt a burst of excitement. After all, according to his experience, this incomplete fist technique had been tested by his powerful memory for an entire night. Since he was able to practice it now, he was sure that he wouldn't forget it in the future. Zhang Xiaohua almost wanted to howl at the sky. The heavens have pity on me, Zhang Xiaohua, I, Zhang Xiaohua, can finally practice the incomplete fist technique!

Moreover, there was a sucker coming to teach him a sword technique that he had never dreamed of. This kind of good luck was truly indescribable. Could it be that it was the culmination of his good luck over the past ten years?

He couldn't help but raise his head to look at the rising sun and take a deep breath of the cool air. This was truly the blissful life of the countryside youth, Zhang Xiaohua.

Just as he was immersed in his thoughts, a figure flashed past. Zhang Xiaohua raised his eyebrows. Although he couldn't see clearly, he could still feel that person's aura. It was undoubtedly Elder Yu.

As expected, before that figure arrived, Elder Yu's voice could be heard, "Zhang Xiaohua, you're already here?"

Zhang Xiaohua replied respectfully, "Yes, Elder Yu. I've already practiced a fist technique."

Elder Yu said, "Hehe, you're up pretty early. Looks like you're someone who can endure hardships. My judgment was right."

Zhang Xiaohua muttered to herself, "It's not that I don't want to sleep. The heavens have mercy on me. As soon as the sun rises, I have to wake up. I can't sleep anymore. Do you think I don't want to sleep more?"

Elder Yu naturally couldn't hear Zhang Xiaohua's silent criticism, so he continued, "Actually, even though you're early, you should've said 'Elder Yu, I just arrived too' out of courtesy. That would've made me feel that you're a sensible child who's considerate of others. You should remember that when you're dating girls in the future."

Zhang Xiaohua touched her chin. She was very puzzled, but she still firmly remembered it in her heart.

Elder Yu was very satisfied with Zhang Xiaohua's attitude and said, "Alright, let's not talk about it anymore. Come, let's go over there. My sword technique is extraordinary, we can't let He Tianshu and the others steal it."

After saying that, he brought Zhang Xiaohua around a few corners and arrived behind a tree. Even if He Tianshu wanted to see them, he would have to look around a few corners.

When the two of them stood still, Elder Yu said seriously, "Zhang Xiaohua, I've already told you the pros and cons of this sword technique last night. Do you remember it clearly?"

Zhang Xiaohua also put away her other thoughts and said, "Yes, Elder Yu. I've already remembered it. I'll definitely do as you say in the future."

Elder Yu continued, "I obtained this sword technique from a damaged sheepskin. I don't know the name of the sword technique, so you can call it the nameless sword technique.

Actually, a simple sword technique is the same as a simple fist technique. It won't be able to withstand a single blow from a vast amount of internal energy. However, a sword technique uses the sword as a medium. If it's used properly, an ingenious sword technique might be able to break through a person's internal energy defense.

This sword technique is also different from other sword techniques. It has its own set of incantations that can drive your internal energy to support the sword and body, achieving the best timing to attack. "

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua interrupted, "But, Elder Yu, I don't know how to use internal energy."

Elder Yu frowned and said, "Don't interrupt me when I'm talking. It's easy to disturb my thoughts. If I forget a sentence or two, don't blame me if your cultivation goes berserk in the future."

Zhang Xiaohua covered her mouth and nodded vigorously, indicating that she understood.

Then, Elder Yu shook his head and recited a famous sword technique, "If you want to cultivate a divine technique, you have to castrate yourself with a blade."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she felt that it was really profound. Why couldn't she understand it? But if she couldn't even understand the first sentence, how was she going to cultivate the sword techniques in the future?

She couldn't help but feel anxious. She covered her mouth with her left hand and waved her right hand vigorously. When Elder Yu saw this, he frowned and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, what's the matter?"

Zhang Xiaohua let go of her left hand and took a deep breath before asking, "Elder Yu, what do you mean by 'castrate yourself with a blade'?"

Elder Yu was stunned and said, "Why do you have to castrate yourself with a blade?"

Zhang Xiaohua was also stunned and said, "Wasn't the first sentence of your sword technique 'If you want to cultivate a divine technique, you have to castrate yourself with a blade'?"

When Elder Yu heard this, his old face turned red and he patted his forehead and said embarrassedly, "My mistake, my mistake. I've read too many wuxia novels. Reality and fantasy overlap. The sentence I said earlier wasn't right. I'll repeat it again."

Thus, Elder Yu seriously recited that awkward sword technique again. It wasn't much, only a few dozen words, but Zhang Xiaohua couldn't understand it no matter how hard she tried.

Elder Yu didn't explain and only let Zhang Xiaohua firmly remember it.

With the previous example, how could Zhang Xiaohua dare to believe it?

She let Elder Yu recite it three times. After she remembered it, she recited it a few more times in front of Elder Yu. She only relaxed when she saw Elder Yu nodding his head continuously.

Then, Elder Yu drew out his long sword and formed a sword stance as he explained the first change to Zhang Xiaohua.

Everything in the world seemed easy when others did it, but it was difficult when you did it yourself.

Elder Yu explained the changes in this sword technique twice and Zhang Xiaohua already understood it. However, when she picked up the branch and tried to execute it herself, she couldn't do what Elder Yu wanted no matter how hard she tried.

After repeating this a few times, Elder Yu was annoyed. He looked at the sky and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, let's stop here for today. Go back and think about it carefully. Try to figure out the changes in the sword technique. That sword technique has to be constantly recited, so you must remember it well."

Zhang Xiaohua asked awkwardly, "I know the changes in the sword technique, so I will naturally practice it diligently. However, I don't know anything about this sword technique."

Elder Yu didn't think much of it and said, "The sword technique is the general principle of the changes in the sword technique. I will explain it to you in detail when you have a slight understanding of the sword technique.

This general principle is related to the use of internal energy. Right now, you don't have any internal energy, so it won't be good if I explain too much.

You just have to memorize it well. "

Zhang Xiaohua finally understood and nodded in agreement.

Then, Zhang Xiaohua asked again, "Elder Yu, you promised me yesterday that you would let me borrow your fist technique manual. I wonder when is the right time?"

Elder Yu thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk about it after you have comprehended the first change. Looking at a fist technique manual will distract you. This is your first time coming into contact with a sword technique, so let's talk about it after you have made some progress."

Zhang Xiaohua thought about it and felt that it made sense. Moreover, perfecting this fist technique wasn't something that could be done overnight. She had already waited for several months, so there was no rush.

Thus, Zhang Xiaohua kept revising the sword technique in her mind for the entire day. Whenever she had time, she would think about the changes in the sword technique. When she was free in the room, she would take out a tree branch and continuously practice it. However, she still couldn't perfectly execute it.

Actually, this wasn't only the first time Zhang Xiaohua came into contact with a sword technique, so she couldn't understand it very well. Moreover, his right hand was injured, so his fingers couldn't be as nimble as usual. He couldn't control the strength and angle well, so it was very difficult for him to execute the first step of this sword technique.

After dinner, Elder Yu slowly demonstrated the variations of the sword technique under the cover of dusk. He also explained the things that Zhang Xiaohua needed to pay attention to and the techniques to execute the sword technique. Zhang Xiaohua listened attentively and combined it with his own thoughts during the day. When he executed the sword technique, it looked quite good. However, Elder Yu still shook his head.

Zhang Xiaohua practiced for a while more, but there was no progress. She couldn't help but feel discouraged. She looked at her right hand and thought to herself, "Is my right hand really crippled?

From Elder Yu's words, this move doesn't seem too difficult. Why can't I practice it well? "

Then, her eyes lit up and she asked, "Elder Yu, look, my right hand isn't very nimble. Can I use my left hand to execute it?"

Elder Yu didn't nod as she expected. Instead, he said quietly, "Zhang Xiaohua, are you trying to avoid some difficulties when you encounter them?

If that's the case, then it's fine if you don't learn the sword technique. Why do you have to suffer? "

Zhang Xiaohua argued, "No, Elder Yu, I just feel that my right hand is too clumsy. I can't control the strength and position of the branch.

That's why I thought of using my left hand. "

Elder Yu smiled, "Actually, I've already thought of the problem that you're thinking about. It's just that most of the sword techniques in the pugilistic world are right-handed. There are very few left-handed sword techniques. These sword techniques are also recorded with the right hand as an example. The sword technique that I obtained is also recorded with the right hand. Moreover, the meridians of the left and right hand are different. The internal energy circulation in the sword technique is also recorded with the right hand. Naturally, I can't use the sword technique to teach you with the right hand.

Moreover, where did I get my left arm from?

Without a left arm, I can't change the sword technique from a right-hand sword to a left-hand sword. "

Seeing that Zhang Xiaohua was silent, Elder Yu continued, "Therefore, I can't teach you how to use the sword with the left hand.

Actually, there's another reason why I'm teaching you this sword technique. "

Zhang Xiaohua was puzzled, so he asked, "There's another reason?"

Elder Yu nodded his head solemnly and said, "The most important part of this sword art is the palm and wrist. Your right hand is already injured, and if you don't train it properly, it might not recover. I'm imparting this sword art to you because I want you to train your right hand diligently. When you train for a long time, perhaps the heavens will open their eyes and let your right hand recover?

If you retreat in the face of difficulties now, I reckon that not only will you not have any achievements in swordsmanship, but you will also not succeed in fist techniques. "

Zhang Xiaohua finally understood and bowed deeply, "Elder Yu, thank you for your kind intentions. This little one understands. I'll practice properly now."

Elder Yu smiled, "Alright, there's no need to be so pretentious. It's only when you're able to practice well that you're truly capable."

Zhang Xiaohua nodded his head and picked up the branch to practice again and again. He gradually got better and better, so much so that he didn't even notice Elder Yu's departure.

Just as Zhang Xiaohua was practicing, the branch suddenly fell down. Zhang Xiaohua was startled awake and felt that his right hand was in extreme pain. Not only was his wrist sore, but his five fingers were also in extreme pain. Zhang Xiaohua's heart couldn't help but tremble. Could it be that the wound had ruptured again?

He could only stand there and didn't dare to practice anymore.

Only after a long time did the pain slowly lessen.

Zhang Xiaohua knew that the wound didn't rupture again. However, there was a limit to how much he could train his fingers. He had overdone it today, so he had to be more careful in the future. If he overdid it every day, not only would it not achieve good results, it might even cause his fingers to become deformed and his bones to rupture again.

Since he couldn't practice his sword technique, Zhang Xiaohua thought of his fist technique. Thus, he stood still and executed his hundred fist techniques one by one. Even though it wasn't continuous, it was still very satisfying.

After he finished practicing his fist technique, Zhang Xiaohua saw that it was getting late. He used his left hand to carry the branch and slowly walked back.

Zhang Xiaohua swung the branch as he walked. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat. Even though Elder Yu stopped him from trying to use his left hand, Elder Yu didn't say that he couldn't use his left hand. Even though the meridians in his left and right hands were different, he didn't have any internal energy right now and couldn't use any sword techniques. That meant that the sword techniques in his right hand could also be executed with his left hand.

Elder Yu couldn't teach him how to use his left hand because he didn't have a left hand and couldn't understand the changes in his right hand. So why couldn't he use his left hand to execute the changes in his right hand?

The more Zhang Xiaohua thought about it, the more excited he became and the more he felt that it was possible. He looked around and felt that there was no one around. Thus, he placed the lantern to the side and walked to the side with the branch. He carefully thought about Elder Yu's teachings and slowly executed them with his left hand.

After using his left hand for the past few months, even though Zhang Xiaohua wasn't born left-handed, his left hand was now more agile than a left-handed person. Elder Yu's teachings in the morning were actually executed as smoothly as flowing water when Zhang Xiaohua slowly executed them with his left hand. The first time was still a little clumsy and uncoordinated, but after he finished, the next few times became more and more natural.

This unexpected discovery made Zhang Xiaohua extremely happy. It was as if he had found another way to practice his sword technique. After he practiced a few more times and confirmed that he could really use his left hand, he picked up the lantern and went back to his room to rest.

When Zhang Xiaohua woke up in the morning, he wanted to tell Elder Yu the good news as soon as possible. However, when he started practicing again, he encountered the same problem as when he was practicing his fist technique.

That was, the changes in the sword technique he executed with his left hand were different from what Elder Yu taught him. There were many deviations. Fortunately, Zhang Xiaohua didn't forget anything this time.

Zhang Xiaohua was speechless as he looked at the sword technique that he had used that had changed beyond recognition. The thought of reporting the good news to Elder Yu had been forcefully extinguished. Forget it. Rather than being mocked by others, I might as well enjoy it myself.

Thinking that Elder Yu was about to arrive, Zhang Xiaohua stopped practicing with his left hand and stretched his muscles. Just as he was about to execute the hundred moves of his fist technique, Elder Yu arrived.

Elder Yu asked about last night's practice. Zhang Xiaohua honestly told him about the condition of his right hand. He opened his mouth and wanted to say that he was using his left hand, but in the end, he didn't.

When Elder Yu heard Zhang Xiaohua's words, his expression became serious. He grabbed Zhang Xiaohua's right hand and carefully touched it. "En, you practiced a little too much yesterday. Just as you guessed, your right hand is a little stiff. Rest for today and think about the changes during the day. Practice again at night."

After he finished speaking, he once again reminded Zhang Xiaohua not to practice his sword technique during the day. Only then did he float away and go straight to the dining room.

Seeing that she didn't have to practice her sword technique in the morning, Zhang Xiaohua could only continue practicing her fist technique. She practiced the hundred moves over and over again. The more she practiced, the smoother it became. This made her even more determined to complete the fist technique as soon as possible. She was very much looking forward to the feeling of practicing it from beginning to end once she completed the fist technique.

After she finished practicing her fist technique, she looked at the sky. There was still some time before breakfast. Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but put her thoughts on the sword in her left hand. Without hesitation, Zhang Xiaohua's figure disappeared into the forest. Holding a tree branch in her left hand, she executed the changes of the sword technique that she had memorized.

Over and over again, her execution was very smooth. It seemed to be at the same level as Elder Yu's that day.

Just as Zhang Xiaohua was immersed in the world of the sword in her left hand, suddenly, Zhang Xiaohua felt that there seemed to be a warm current flowing along her left arm following the changes of the sword technique. Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but stop. But when she tried to sense it carefully, there was no trace of it.

Thus, Zhang Xiaohua slowly executed it again. Still, she didn't feel anything. It seemed to be her imagination. Zhang Xiaohua quickly executed it again. Still, there was nothing. Zhang Xiaohua shook her head. She really thought that it was her imagination.

However, when Zhang Xiaohua continuously executed the sword technique again, she inadvertently felt the same feeling again. Only then did she know that she wasn't wrong. Thinking about it carefully, the appearance of this warm current seemed to be related to the speed at which she executed the sword technique.

Just as she was about to try different speeds to find the warm current, a shout interrupted her. "Zhang Xiaohua, where are you?"

Zhang Xiaohua tilted her head to listen. It was Nie Xiao Er's voice. She couldn't help but be confused. Why did this guy suddenly appear?

When she came out of the forest, she realized that the sun was already high up in the sky. Everyone else was preparing to go work in the herb field. He hadn't even eaten breakfast yet.

Seeing He Tianshu's concerned gaze, Zhang Xiaohua said embarrassedly, "Captain He, this, I was practicing … fist techniques in the forest and forgot the time."

He Tianshu said, "Zhang Xiaohua, do you know what it means to be hasty?

Some things can't be done overnight. You have to learn to be down-to-earth and walk step by step. I support hard work and hard work, but I don't agree to practicing martial arts without using your body.

You've been hiding in the forest by yourself these past few days. Are you still practicing your fist techniques? "

Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment and said, "You can say that."

He Tianshu smiled and said, "I know that you're afraid that we'll laugh at you for practicing those incomplete fist techniques. Practice it if you want, but you have to think about your body. Your right hand hasn't completely recovered yet, so you have to pay attention to rest. If your right hand is worn out again, even if it's incomplete fist techniques, you can't practice them anymore."

Zhang Xiaohua respectfully said, "Captain He, I understand. I'll be careful in the future."

He Tianshu patted her shoulder and said, "Okay, it's good that you know. If you're not afraid of being embarrassed in the future, you should practice with us. We promise we won't laugh at you."

Zhang Xiaohua looked at the three people beside her and couldn't help but smile. She still said, "Forget it, Captain He. I'll practice by myself."

He Tianshu said, "Okay, up to you. I'll have Nie Xiao Er bring some breakfast to your room. Hurry up and eat, then go work in the herb field."

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