Chapter 186

Zhang Xiaohua immediately asked, "Then do you think there would be any mistakes in this secret manual?"

He Tianshu hesitated for a moment before replying, "It shouldn't be. Even if there are some mistakes, it wouldn't be as full of mistakes as when you executed it."

Zhang Xiaohua clapped her hands and said, "That's right. Captain He, if there were any mistakes in the Ethereal Steps technique, then how did Sect Leader Ou and the rest succeed in cultivating it?

If it's just a few pieces of paper that recorded it wrongly, the possibility isn't very high. After all, you've also practiced quite a bit. "

He Tianshu was still puzzled and asked, "But why did you execute it differently from this footwork?"

Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment and said, "Captain He, what do you think of my martial arts foundation?"

He Tianshu laughed and said, "What foundation do you have? You have nothing."

Zhang Xiaohua immediately asked, "Then what about your martial arts foundation compared to mine?"

He Tianshu gave Zhang Xiaohua a sideways glance and said, "What are you trying to say?

How can your martial arts foundation be compared to mine? It's like the difference between heaven and earth. "

Zhang Xiaohua smiled apologetically and said, "Don't worry. Since you know that your foundation is better than mine, then you must also know that when I read this secret manual, I was simply blindly reading it. It was only after you taught me the first level that I was able to understand this secret manual. The reason I was able to use it was purely because I figured it out myself. I definitely couldn't completely follow what was recorded in the secret manual. I used it to the extent that I could, and it wasn't a copy of the secret manual at all.

You are different from me. The Ethereal Steps recorded in this secret manual is tailor-made for a Misty School elite like you. If you were to comprehend it according to my Wild Fox Zen, it would definitely go against what was recorded in the secret manual. How could you succeed in comprehending it? "

When He Tianshu heard this, his eyes unconsciously lit up as he nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaohua continued, "Captain He, let's talk about it in depth. Did you see that I was able to completely execute the second level of the Ethereal Steps in the arena and you still have a lot to comprehend? Did you feel uncomfortable in your heart?"

When He Tianshu heard this, he blushed and shook his head in denial. "No, no, there's no such thing."

When Zhang Xiaohu heard this, he couldn't help but think of himself and shake his head.

Zhang Xiaohua didn't refute him. She only said, "Actually, Captain He, although the ancients have a good saying, 'There's a hundred years of learning, and the one who reaches the top is the teacher.'

But think about how embarrassing it was when I was learning the fist art. You don't have to be so jealous of me just because I have a little bit of achievement in Ethereal Steps. "

When He Tianshu heard this, he slapped Zhang Xiaohua's head and said with a smile, "Little fella, I'm not jealous of you. I just feel that Sect Leader Ou asked me to teach you a movement technique, but I haven't learned it yet. I feel that I've let him down."

Zhang Xiaohu also spoke up from the side. He said solemnly, "Martial Uncle He, I know that if one blindly studies the cultivation of the inner force cultivation technique and goes into a dead end, it's very easy to go berserk. But I wonder if the cultivation of the movement technique is the same?"

This sentence was like a heavy hammer that smashed into He Tianshu's heart. His expression immediately turned serious as he said, "Zhang Xiaohu, you're right. It's not just the inner force cultivation technique, it's the same for the cultivation of other martial arts. The most taboo in martial arts is to walk into a dead end. Not only is it easy to create a bottleneck, it's very easy to go berserk and be unable to extricate oneself.

Today, I've really fallen into a vicious circle that I can't walk out of. I really have to thank you for coming to find me. If this continues for a few more days, it might have a very serious impact on me. "

Zhang Xiaohu and Zhang Xiaohua were stunned. They asked at the same time, "It's that serious!"

He Tianshu smiled bitterly and said, "The path of martial arts is incomparably difficult. It's far from what you can imagine. In the future, as you improve, you'll know."

Since he put down the burden in his heart, He Tianshu put the secret book away and temporarily stopped thinking about it. He then asked, "Oh right, Zhang Xiaohua, you still haven't told me. We've been in the Misty Mountain Villa for a long time. You should hurry back and check on the medicine field. Don't make any trouble."

Zhang Xiaohua shook her head disapprovingly and said, "What trouble can there be? Isn't it just weeding?

In this period of time, the grass in the field doesn't seem to be so long. There's no need to clear it like this. "

"Eh?" He Tianshu was a bit puzzled and said, "The grass in the medicine field has always been dense and hard to clear. It's not like you said, it actually doesn't grow. That's good. We can just watch from the side as we plant the herbs."

Zhang Xiaohua saw that He Tianshu didn't believe her and said, "If Captain He doesn't believe me, you can go take a look now."

He Tianshu waved his hand and said with a smile, "I'm at ease with you handling things. It wasn't easy to hide in the medicine hall. Why wouldn't I stay for a few more days?"

Soon after, he seemed to realize something and asked, "I'm asking you. Kid, why don't you hurry back and check on the medicine field?"

Zhang Xiaohua spread her hands and said with a helpless expression, "It's not that I don't want to go back. Someone else won't let me go."

"Who?" He Tianshu was angry and said, "Who has the guts to stop you?

Hurry up and tell me. I'll make the decision for you. "

Zhang Xiaohua smiled slyly and said, "I'm afraid you can't afford to offend this person."

"Can't afford to offend?" He Tianshu rolled his eyes and probed, "Could it be that Boss Ou asked you to stay?

Or maybe Manor Lord Ou agreed? "

"Pfft," Zhang Xiaohua laughed out loud and said self-deprecatingly, "Captain He, who do you think I am? Why would I wander around in front of two big shots when I have nothing to do?"

He Tianshu was a bit anxious and said, "Then you should tell me clearly. Who is it that won't let you go back?"

Zhang Xiaohua couldn't stand it anymore and rebuked, "Xiaohua, stop teasing me. Hurry up and tell Martial Uncle He everything clearly."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she laughed and said, "Let me tell you a piece of good news. I fought nine battles and drew nine draws yesterday and entered the second round of the Martial Arts Exhibition. Captain He, you didn't see it yesterday. It's a pity that you didn't get to feast your eyes."

When He Tianshu heard this news, he was a bit surprised and said, "Nine battles and nine draws only gave you nine points. With a mere nine points, you can enter the second round?"

Zhang Xiaohua patted her chest and said, "It's the real deal!"

He Tianshu smiled and said, "That can only mean that you're lucky. Even if you pass, you'll be last.

Moreover, with your cowardly fighting style, there's really nothing to see. What's there for me to feast my eyes on? "

Zhang Xiaohua said embarrassedly, "You really have sharp eyes. My number plate is indeed the last."

Hearing this, He Tianshu suddenly came to a realization. He smiled and said, "Today is the second round of the competition. Zhang Xiaohua, did you get beaten up badly by others today?"

Then, without waiting for Zhang Xiaohua to reply, he said, "The disciples who entered the second round all have the strength of a Cotton Cloak Stage one. Moreover, the duration of the competition is prolonged. I'm afraid that your fist techniques might not be enough. Most of them are disciples with good inner strength. I'm sure they have their own methods to restrain your strength. Moreover, if you continue to use the Ethereal Steps, I'm sure the leader will still judge you to lose in the end.

No matter how you look at it, you can't escape the word 'failure'. "

"Hehe." Zhang Xiaohua bared her teeth and said unhappily, "Captain He, don't tell me you don't think highly of your most beloved disciple?

Do you really think that the martial arts you taught me will be ruined by me just like that? "

He Tianshu also chuckled and said, "Well, I'm just stating facts.

Moreover, the disciples of the Eagle Hall have been practicing martial arts for so many years. You've only been learning for so long. It's normal that you're not their match. "

However, he immediately saw Zhang Xiaohua's smiling expression. He couldn't help but open his mouth in surprise. He pointed at Zhang Xiaohua and asked, "It can't be. Don't tell me you can actually win a round?

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Zhang Xiaohua shook her head and said narcissistically, "It's not just a round. I'm now one of the contestants challenging the third round!"

When He Tianshu heard this, he hurriedly ran outside. He opened the door and stuck his head out to take a look before turning back. Zhang Xiaohua and Zhang Xiaohu were puzzled and asked, "Captain He, what's wrong?

Are you afraid that someone will eavesdrop outside? "

However, He Tianshu said, "That's not it. I just want to see where the sun will set today."

Zhang Xiaohua said in surprise, "That goes without saying. It will definitely set in the west."

He Tianshu laughed loudly and said, "After hearing your news, I thought that the sun would rise from the west today!"

Zhang Xiaohua curled her lips and said, "Is it necessary? Is my martial arts that bad?"

He Tianshu laughed and said, "It's not necessary, it's necessary. I thought that you would be burning incense to be able to win a round, but I didn't expect that you would be able to win all the rounds. Amazing, amazing. Is this the legendary hero from the youth?

Quick, tell me how you passed the test! "

Zhang Xiaohua was annoyed that he laughed at her and refused to say anything. He Tianshu could only look at Zhang Xiaohu for help. Zhang Xiaohu couldn't stand his "sad" eyes. After a while, he couldn't take it anymore and told him everything that happened in the arena today.

When he heard that Zhang Xiaohua used different methods to pass and even had a free pass, He Tianshu yelled that the heavens were unfair. Why didn't he encounter such a good thing in the past?

When Zhang Xiaohua asked He Tianshu how he passed the second round in the past, he stammered and refused to say clearly. In the end, he was forced to say it out helplessly. However, he was kicked off the arena in the first round.

Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but laugh loudly.

Although He Tianshu was ridiculing Zhang Xiaohua for being able to pass like this, but after all, she was a "disciple" that he taught himself. He Tianshu was also happy. Thinking that he still had to challenge the second level commoner disciple tomorrow, He Tianshu carefully explained some details and then urged Zhang Xiaohua to rest early so that she could recover her energy and strength to face tomorrow's healthy battle.

Although Zhang Xiaohua didn't have any expectations for tomorrow's challenge, it was still a competition after all. She couldn't not be serious, so she didn't dare to be negligent. She went to the medicine hall's guest room early and closed the door to rest.

It was still early at this time. Normally, Zhang Xiaohua would be reading books about medicinal herbs. Although this guest room was the medicine hall's, there weren't any books about medicinal herbs. Zhang Xiaohua wasn't used to it and walked left and right. Suddenly, she thought of the "Carefree Heart Sutra" in her arms.

Ever since this book was taken out from the Misty School's library, she had only familiarized herself with the first level of the cultivation technique. Zhang Xiaohua's original plan was to wait until she had truly mastered the first level. When she started to practice the second level, she would then prepare to read the mental cultivation technique for the second level. Progressing step by step was the way of reading.

But looking at He Tianshu's recent struggle, it was because he didn't read the entire Ethereal Steps manual in detail that he made some mistakes when he was comprehending the Ethereal Steps. It was only after Zhang Xiaohua's reminder that he made up for it. Therefore, Zhang Xiaohua was prepared to use He Tianshu as a reference and read through the "Carefree Heart Sutra" once. She memorized the eighteen levels of the cultivation technique in the heart of the heart sutra. The differences of each level and the things to take note of for each level had to be engraved in her heart.

At the very least, if she accidentally lost the heart sutra, she wouldn't be afraid that she wouldn't be able to cultivate it.

There weren't many records in the "Carefree Heart Sutra", but there were a total of eighteen levels of the cultivation technique. This time, Zhang Xiaohua was determined to carefully engrave it in her heart, unlike the previous time when she had just swallowed it. Therefore, she didn't read much even in the dead of the night. This was also because Zhang Xiaohua's mind was now smart and she had a photographic memory. Otherwise, she would have long been dizzy and drowsy.

When a spark burst out from the lamp, Zhang Xiaohua blinked her somewhat shaky eyes and closed the manual. She closed her eyes and carefully recalled what she had just learned. Only when she confirmed that she had completely memorized it, did she return to the kang bed and sit cross-legged to regulate her breathing.

Not long later, the Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth dispersed from the medicinal hall drew Zhang Xiaohua over. It slowly entered her body and began to refine her body. The starlight in the night sky also arrived as scheduled.

The next morning, Zhang Xiaohua woke up early as usual and practiced the Big Dipper Magical Fist in the courtyard. When the first circulation appeared to refine her bones, Zhang Xiaohu also woke up.

Seeing Zhang Xiaohua dancing at the sound of the rooster, Zhang Xiaohu naturally couldn't be negligent and also practiced his beloved Six Harmonies Fist Technique.

On the other hand, He Tianshu seemed to have untied the knot in his heart yesterday. He slept soundly last night and didn't wake up until the sun rose.

Seeing that both Zhang Xiaohua and her brother were practicing martial arts, he smiled embarrassedly and said, "You guys are quite diligent. You guys continue with your practice. I'll go into the hall to see if there's anything else."

Hearing that, Zhang Xiaohua stopped and asked curiously, "Team Leader He, today is the day of the third round of the Martial Arts Exhibition. Aren't you going to participate?"

He Tianshu slapped his forehead and said, "I forgot about this. I've never been able to pass the third trial before, so I didn't keep it in mind. If you didn't remind me, I would've forgotten about it.

That, Zhang Xiaohua, this third round is your mission today. I don't need it.

Our medicinal hall's main purpose is to cultivate medicinal herbs and refine elixirs. Although martial arts is important, it's not the first choice. We have less time to cultivate compared to others in the sect. If we compete with others, we will definitely be at a disadvantage. Therefore, in the Martial Arts Exhibition, our medicinal hall's selection and competition are different from others. I already advanced two levels a few days ago, so I don't need to pass the third round today.

However, I advanced this year and have the qualifications to go to the main hall to watch the competition. Pack up, I'll go with you guys. "

Zhang Xiaohua asked curiously, "So you're saying that not all disciples can come to the main hall's square to watch the competition?"

He Tianshu nodded and said, "Yes. Our Misty School has many disciples, so how big can the square be?

Naturally, only a portion of the disciples who are qualified can watch the competition.

Nie Xiao Er and the others can't go. "

Zhang Xiaohua was very happy when she heard that. If they didn't go, then there would be fewer people to watch her fail miserably.

Zhang Xiaohu also thought about it and asked casually, "Martial Uncle He, other than the medicinal hall, which other disciples are like you and don't need to pass the third round?"

He Tianshu said without hesitation, "At least there's Mingcui Hall.

They are female disciples, so their strength and inner strength are different from us male disciples. If they compete on the same stage, they are weaker. Therefore, the competition in this Martial Arts Exhibition is different from ours.

Actually, this Martial Arts Exhibition is mainly prepared for common clothed low level disciples. They have the most people and it's easier for them to advance. They usually advance one level per year, so they are happy to participate. As for the high level disciples, sometimes they may not even advance one level in two or three years. "

Zhang Xiaohua nodded. Zhang Xiaohua asked again, "Then the people who are going to pass the third round today are all common clothed low level disciples, right?"

He Tianshu thought for a moment and said, "That might not be the case. It's different every year. Maybe there are many high level disciples who are challenging above their level this year?"

Zhang Xiaohua's face was full of anticipation and said, "I really want to see the high level disciples compete. I wonder what their competition is like?"

He Tianshu smiled and said, "Won't we know when we see it?"

When Zhang Xiaohua and the other two arrived at the square in front of the Assembly Hall, the sun was already high up in the sky.

The square in front of the Assembly Hall wasn't very big, so there weren't many arenas built. There were only six arenas. Near the entrance of the Assembly Hall was a slightly bigger arena. The other five arenas were like stars surrounding the moon, surrounded in a semicircle. These six arenas were more than twice as big as the one in Kitty Eagle Hall, and were about half the height of a person.

There were many people in the square, but it wasn't as many as Zhang Xiaohua imagined. Moreover, there weren't any guards standing guard to check the disciple's identity or qualification. Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but turn around and ask He Tianshu, "Captain He, this square isn't big. If all the unqualified disciples come to watch, won't it be too big?

Won't anyone care? "

He Tianshu snorted at Zhang Xiaohua's question and said, "Do you think that the disciples of our Misty School are like you, unorganized and undisciplined?

Our sect's rules are very strict. The rule of the Martial Arts Exhibition is that disciples who are qualified to watch can come to the square to watch.

Those who aren't qualified to watch, of course, won't come! "

Zhang Xiaohua nodded embarrassedly. She really felt that she had asked a stupid question.

Zhang Xiaohu heard this and smiled, asking, "Martial Uncle He, I also have a question, but I don't know if I should say it."

He Tianshu turned his head and said, "If you have something to say, then say it. You're a direct disciple, so you naturally have the qualifications to watch. You probably don't know this, so I'll tell you now."

Zhang Xiaohu shook his head and said, "I'm not asking about this, but a very practical question."

He Tianshu said curiously, "Then tell me, what is the practical question?"

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