Chapter 152

Zhang Xiaohua tidied up the table and opened the door to find Qiu Tong standing at the door.

Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly invited Qiu Tong into the room. Qiu Tong smiled and said, "There's no need. Zhang Xiaohua, Miss told me to call you. She's still waiting."

Zhang Xiaohua walked out of the room and asked, "Big Sister Qiu Tong, it's almost time for dinner. Why did the Manor Head suddenly call me?

Is there anything good to eat? "

A strange look flashed across Qiu Tong's face. The smile in her eyes deepened. She said, "There's nothing delicious, but there's something very interesting I want to tell you. Come with me quickly."

Zhang Xiaohua's curiosity was piqued when she heard that there was something interesting. She followed Qiu Tong into the inner courtyard.

Just as she approached the lobby of the inner court, she heard the clear and melodious voice of a woman. Zhang Xiaohua already knew that Mistress Qin of the Ethereal Sect had come. She recalled that Ou Yan had mentioned earlier that she wanted to find Mistress Qin to ask about the Carefree Heart Sutra. Thinking that there must be a solution, she was overjoyed and quickened her steps.

Only Ou Yan and Aunt Qin were sitting in the great hall. They were talking to each other. When they heard footsteps and saw a familiar figure enter, they looked at each other and smiled.

Zhang Xiaohua walked into the great hall. She bowed to the two of them and sat down on a chair. She looked at Ou Yan and asked, "Did Big Sister Ou call me over because of the Carefree Heart Sutra?"

Ou Yan looked at her teasingly and smiled. She said, "That's right. I've already asked Big Sister Qin about it. You'd better listen to her for the details. Haha, you're really lucky."

Zhang Xiaohua scratched her head and looked at Aunt Qin. She asked, "Big Sister Qin, what's going on? Hurry up and tell me. I'm worried sick."

Aunt Qin looked at the anxious Zhang Xiaohua and said unhurriedly, "This matter is very simple. It is said that our Misty Sect has been passed down for thousands of years. In these thousands of years, countless heroes have emerged. Many of them were extremely talented and in the process of practicing martial arts, they inevitably had their own insights and experiences. There were even many grandmasters who were able to create their own martial arts.

The second floor of the Hidden Scriptures Pavilion not only stores the martial arts manuals passed down from the Misty School, but also some martial arts manuals created later on. The Carefree Heart Sutra is an internal strength cultivation method created by a senior from the Misty School hundreds of years ago.... "

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua let out a sigh of relief. She said, "Since it's an internal strength cultivation method, that's good. I don't want to pick some top-notch internal strength. It's fine as long as I can practice it."

When Aunt Qin heard this, she wanted to say something, but with a "pfft," she laughed out loud. She waited until she drank some water before saying: "Although this 《Carefree Heart Sutra》 is an internal energy cultivation method, it's actually a self-hypnosis technique."

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"Hypnosis?

Method? "Zhang Xiaohua didn't understand. She asked," What does this have to do with an internal strength cultivation method? "

Aunt Qin continued, "The senior who created the Carefree Heart Sutra was said to be extremely intelligent. The second floor of the Hidden Scriptures Pavilion has other internal strength cultivation methods and palm techniques that he created. However, this senior had a problem. Perhaps he used his brain too much, but he often couldn't sleep at night, which is commonly known as insomnia. In order to treat this insomnia, he sought out many doctors from the sect and the jianghu, but none of them were effective. Later on, he felt that it was better to rely on himself than to rely on others. When he got older and had accumulated internal strength, he began to think of a way to treat his insomnia. After ten years of painstaking research, he finally created the Carefree Heart Sutra. Carefree means to have no worries. In his opinion, being able to have a good night's sleep was the most beautiful and worry-free thing in the world."

"Ah ~" Zhang Xiaohua was stunned. She said in shock, "This … this senior is too extravagant. He created an internal strength cultivation method just to let himself have a good night's sleep?

Even if that's the case, he didn't have to put this little book on the second floor of the Hidden Scriptures Pavilion. "

Aunt Qin covered her mouth and laughed, "There's no helping it. This senior has truly contributed a lot to the Misty School. Many of his martial arts secret manuals and experiences were collected in the Hidden Scriptures Pavilion. This Carefree Heart Sutra is naturally no exception.

However, this story is known by the entire upper class of the Misty School. Therefore, when they choose an internal strength cultivation method for their disciples, they won't pick this book. This is already an open secret of the Misty School. I reckon that other than its creator, no one else has seen this Carefree Heart Sutra. "

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua's heart moved. She probed, "Big Sister Qin, why don't you help me take a look and see how to cultivate this Carefree Heart Sutra?

Or see if this is the Carefree Heart Sutra? "

Aunt Qin hurriedly waved her hands and said, "I've never seen this Carefree Heart Sutra before, so I can't tell if it's real or fake. Moreover, without the Sect Master's permission, I wouldn't dare to look at this Carefree Heart Sutra on my own. Even if it's not a real internal strength cultivation method, I'm sure the Sect Master has already told you about this.

You have to be careful not to let a second person see the contents inside. This is not allowed by the Sect's rules. "

'I'm going to faint.'

Zhang Xiaohua thought to herself, 'This Sect's rules are too harsh. This way, I won't be able to know if this Carefree Heart Sutra is the real Carefree Heart Sutra!'

However, there was still a trace of excitement and expectation in his heart. Perhaps the one he took from the third floor really wasn't the Carefree Heart Sutra that they were talking about.

However, if this Carefree Heart Sutra was really the one they were talking about, then his luck was really unusual. There were many internal strength secret manuals on the second floor. Even if he randomly took one, he might not be able to get this Carefree Heart Sutra. Instead, he went to the third floor to take it. Thinking about the small box on the square table and not on the bookshelf, Zhang Xiaohua's heart thumped again. Perhaps they treated it specially because it wasn't a real internal strength cultivation method. "Alas …" Zhang Xiaohua sighed bitterly and said, "My hands are really smelly."

Ou Yan, who was beside her, laughed and said, "Your luck is really good. Why are you unhappy?"

Zhang Xiaohua bitterly smiled and said, "I'm the only one who has good luck with this Carefree Heart Sutra. This thing might be useful to others, but I never have insomnia. I sleep well. As long as I fall asleep, I won't wake up even if someone calls me. How can I use this Carefree Heart Sutra?"

"Pfft", the three people in the hall laughed. They had all heard the story of Zhang Xiaohua following He Tianshu in the small town. They never thought that there would be someone who would sleep on the road while walking. In that case, this Carefree Heart Sutra was trash to Zhang Xiaohua.

However, Ou Yan still advised, "I'm not saying that your luck is good here, but on the Ethereal Steps."

That Aunt Qin also said, "That's right. This Ethereal Steps is placed on the third floor of the Book Collection Pavilion. It's not something that ordinary people can cultivate. If you went to take it yourself, you might not be able to choose it. Today, you effortlessly obtained the first three levels of this cultivation technique. If this isn't good luck, what else can it be?"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua's gloomy mood turned for the better when he saw how Aunt Qin held the [Ethereal Steps] in high esteem. He asked curiously, "This [Ethereal Steps] is a movement technique, right? What is its use?"

Aunt Qin laughed and said, "It's really scary to have no knowledge. Let me help you clear your ignorance.

This Misty School has three great divine techniques, the Ethereal Seven Swords, the Ethereal Divine Technique, and the Ethereal Steps. The Ethereal Seven Swords is naturally a sword technique. When used, it can shock the heavens and make ghosts and gods weep. It's incomparably powerful. The Ethereal Divine Technique is our Misty School's core internal technique. It's said that it's also incomparably powerful. As for the Ethereal Steps, it's a type of light body technique. "

"Light body technique?" Zhang Xiaohua was pleasantly surprised. This was the martial technique that she had been admiring for a long time.

"That's right. The Ethereal Steps is the so-called light body technique when used at high altitudes. However, it also has other precious aspects. If used in battle, it can be combined with your fist techniques, sword techniques, and so on. It will become a peerless movement technique, increasing the might of your other martial techniques by thirty percent." Aunt Qin explained.

"Ah, so powerful.

Then didn't I strike it rich? "Zhang Xiaohua was grinning from ear to ear.

Aunt Qin continued, "That's right. Otherwise, how could it be called one of the Misty School's three great divine techniques?

You have indeed struck it rich. "

Zhang Xiaohua nodded thoughtfully. No wonder He Tianshu was overjoyed when he heard that he could also cultivate the Ethereal Steps.

Seeing Zhang Xiaohua so happy, Aunt Qin struck a blow to her, "However, this Ethereal Steps has a total of nine levels. You have only obtained the first three levels, so you don't know if it's a close combat movement technique or a light body technique for high altitudes?"

Zhang Xiaohua was a little carried away as she reached her hand into her bosom and said, "Won't I know if I take a look?"

Seeing this, Ou Yan sternly said, "Zhang Xiaohua!"

When Zhang Xiaohua heard Ou Yan's reprimand, she immediately understood what was going on. Her face flushed red as she blushed and said, "Sister Ou."

Seeing that she understood, Ou Yan's tone relaxed and she said, "Zhang Xiaohua, the Misty School's sect rules are not to be trifled with. Everything that was said in the discussion hall and Zhang Chengyue's words, you must remember them in your heart. If you violate them, no one will let you off just because of your young age.

Actually, you might not know this, but there are many disciples younger than you in the sect who are diligently cultivating and constantly memorizing the sect rules. You were just lucky to have some opportunities, so you must not let your guard down. "

Zhang Xiaohua carefully said, "I understand, Manor Lord Ou. I won't dare to do it again in the future."

Aunt Qin also sternly said, "An ordinary man's wealth is his own ruin. There are some things that must be buried deep in your heart and must not be told to anyone. If anyone knows that you have the 《Ethereal Steps》 technique, I reckon that you won't be able to live in peace. Even your life will be in danger."

An ordinary man's wealth is his own ruin. This was the second time that Zhang Xiaohua heard someone advise her like this. Thinking about herself, it was true that she relied on her young age to say and do some childish things. But if it was noticed by someone with ulterior motives, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn't think of her. After seeing her, she would have to be more careful.

Aunt Qin continued, "Actually, even if you took out the 《Ethereal Steps》 technique, I still wouldn't dare to look at it. Without the sect leader's permission, I have no right to practice any of the sect's martial arts, not to mention the three divine techniques."

Only then did Zhang Xiaohua deeply understand that if it wasn't for Ou Peng's care for his biological sister, if she hadn't sacrificed herself to save Ou Yan, how could she have obtained such a technique?

Not to mention that her Second Brother had also benefited from joining the Misty School. This black-clothed old man's palm strike was truly not unjust!

Seeing that Zhang Xiaohua was somewhat absent-minded, Ou Yan said, "Zhang Xiaohua, you must remember that this 《Ethereal Steps》, if you don't know it, you can ask He Tianshu. He has the sect leader's permission. Others, including your brother Zhang Xiaohu, are also not allowed to practice it. As for that 《Carefree Heart Sutra》, you can keep it as a memento, but you can't let others see it nor can you lose it. If you feel unsafe, you can burn it."

Zhang Xiaohua asked, "Then how about I return it to Sect Leader Ou?"

Ou Yan proudly said, "How can the Misty School take back something that was given out?

If that was the case, when Zhang Chengyue gave you the technique, he would have already taken it back. Would you still need to think about it now? "

Zhang Xiaohua came to a sudden realization. The rules of this large sect were really not ordinary.

She could only say, "I understand, Big Sister Ou."

Ou Yan saw that she had taught her enough and said, "Alright, it's about time. You should go back early."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she hurriedly stood up to leave. As she walked, she thought, "I've already lectured her for half a day, but she didn't give me any benefits. Leaving a meal would be good."

Zhang Xiaohua pondered as he returned to his room. To be honest, he was still skeptical of Aunt Qin's words. Even if the senior from the Ethereal Sect was a genius, there was no way he could create eighteen levels of hypnotism. That would be too much of a joke. If that was the case, then wouldn't the other works of the senior be at a level that would shock the ancient and dazzle the modern?

And the most important thing in his heart was that he didn't really "randomly" take this book from the second floor. He still had a trace of hope in his heart.

But Ou Yan's warning completely shattered his little calculations. Of these two books, other than the "Ethereal Steps", he could cultivate with He Tianshu. The "Carefree Heart Sutra" could only be enjoyed by him alone. It could be said that there was an ancient, but there was no successor. The "Carefree Heart Sutra" had a huge hat on its head that could cure insomnia. No matter who went to the library to choose a secret manual, even if they suffered from insomnia and forgetfulness, they still wouldn't choose this book. Who would be as stupid as Zhang Xiaohua to not take a good martial arts secret manual?

Of course, if there was a martial arts novice in the future, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't casually take this trash. But since there was an example of Zhang Xiaohua in the discussion hall today, there would definitely be people who would spread this story through the ages and become the teacher of others. No one would do such a stupid thing again.

Thinking about it, Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but howl to the sky like a hungry wolf under the moonlight, "As the ancient people said, information is the most valuable thing!"

After the meal, Zhang Xiaohua still practiced the Fist of the North Star and the sword in her left hand at the place where she usually practiced martial arts. Now, the Fist of the North Star could be used for ordinary fighting, while the sword in her left hand was a life-saving move. Unless there was no other choice, Zhang Xiaohua wouldn't dare to use it. Thinking about the Ethereal Steps that she was about to cultivate, Zhang Xiaohua's heart itched. After learning the footwork and qinggong, her martial arts could be considered to have some foundation. Other than the internal strength cultivation method, she could also be considered as a martial artist. In the Jianghu, she would have half a place. Didn't this mean that she had fulfilled her wish when she first left the Guozhuang House?

After walking out of the forest, Zhang Xiaohua still had a trace of doubt. Where did this He Tianshu run off to?

Seeing his wild joy in the afternoon, could it be that he was so happy that he went 'crazy'?

If it was her, she definitely wouldn't be so calm. When she came back, she would have asked for the cultivation method. Anyway, Zhang Xiaohua didn't know how to cultivate, so everything was taught by He Tianshu. It was reasonable for her to let He Tianshu see it first. But she didn't see him for the entire afternoon. Where did he go?

When Zhang Xiaohua walked back to the small courtyard, he saw that the light in He Tianshu's room was still on. He walked over and knocked on the door.

Sure enough, He Tianshu's voice came from the door, "Come in."

Zhang Xiaohua pushed the door open and asked with concern, "Captain He, are you alright?"

He Tianshu was stunned, "Pretty good. What's wrong?

Zhang Xiaohua, do you see that I'm not in good spirits? "

Zhang Xiaohua said, "No, your face looks very smooth and bright. Your complexion is very good.

What I mean is, why didn't you come looking for me in the afternoon? "

Hearing this, He Tianshu's expression changed. He said, "You still have the nerve to say that. Zhang Xiaohua, at the very least, I've taught you a set of fist techniques. Why don't you remember how good I am?"

Zhang Xiaohua asked curiously, "Captain He, what's the meaning of this?

You are my martial arts teacher who initiated me. How can I not remember how good you are? "

He Tianshu blurted out, "Since you know that I'm your first teacher, why didn't you come looking for me earlier?"

Zhang Xiaohua suddenly understood. Sigh, she had thought wrongly. It wasn't that He Tianshu wasn't anxious to see the Ethereal Steps. It was just that he couldn't bring himself to ask for it in person.

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she said with a tranquil face, "Captain He, don't be angry. I don't know the ways of the world either. I'm still waiting for you to take it."

He Tianshu's expression was slightly restrained as he said, "It's not that I don't want to take it. But this Ethereal Steps was given to you by Sect Master. I'm only giving you guidance when you don't know. How can I ask for it from you directly?"

Zhang Xiaohua thought to herself, "Keep pretending. If it was me a year ago, I might have believed it. But now, there's no way you can lie to me."

Hence, Zhang Xiaohua took out the Ethereal Steps cultivation technique manual and handed it to He Tianshu, saying, "Then, Captain He, please take a look and point me in the right direction."

He Tianshu smiled. Just as he was about to take it, he suddenly thought of something and asked, "Have you seen it?

Is there no problem at all? "

Zhang Xiaohua said, "I haven't seen it yet. You can take a look first."

When He Tianshu heard this, he stretched out his hand and wanted to retract it. He really couldn't resist the temptation of the secret manual. If he didn't accept it, what should he do when he thought of Zhang Chengyue's instructions and his guidance?

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