Mang Shusheng's Ink Painting Practice

Chapter 51: Misty Mirage Secret Technique
Zhao Yifu can learn a new secret art again. In fact, he also has to choose a magic tool or weapon. The benefits of becoming an outer sect guardian this time surprised Zhao Yifu a little.

From this we can see that the so-called outer sect protectors are actually members of the Danqing Sect, and are completely out of the category of ordinary outer sect disciples.

Moreover, for Danqingmen, the things in Moyang City might be really troublesome.

"You can also go to the cave to choose the secret method yourself. You can also choose weapons and receive elixirs. It's up to you to decide."

Liang Zhongzhi said lightly.

Zhao Yifu doesn't think that choosing by himself would be the best option.

What he values ​​more is his relationship with Liang Zhongzhi.

So he bowed deeply and said respectfully, "Please give me some guidance, Master."

Liang Zhongzhi declined, saying, "This is related to your own practice. The decision is up to you."

Zhao Yifu quickly said, "No, since I have accepted this position, I must improve my actual combat capability as soon as possible in order to maintain the stability of Moyang City."

"As for improving my combat power, I really don't have any good ideas. I need guidance from my mentor."

Liang Zhongzhi showed a satisfied expression after hearing this. Zhao Yifu's pleading with him really made him feel involved.

He said, "In that case, I suggest you consider choosing a control spell."

Zhao Yifu said without hesitation, "Okay, Master, do you have any suggestions for control spells? Could you recommend them?"

He really thought this was a good suggestion. With strong enough control and his crane claw grappling skills, he could easily take down his opponent in even a brief moment.

It's great that it can match his current abilities.

Liang Zhongzhi nodded and said, "You have already learned the Eight Styles of Renshui and the Ink Splashing Technique. You can develop in the direction of water-based illusion techniques, which will also help you master them quickly."

Zhao Yifu replied, "I'll follow your instructions, Master."

Liang Zhongzhi said, "Okay, wait a moment. I'll show you which water-based illusion technique is more suitable."

With that, he disappeared.

The coming and going of the Yin Spirit is just a matter of thought.

Zhao Yifu also waited for a moment with anticipation.

For this reason, he specifically told the cats around him not to meow at this time, so as not to scare his mentor.

Sure enough, Liang Zhongzhi came back not long after.

He smiled and said, "Jun Xin, I found a good illusion technique for you. Take a look at it first."

As he spoke, a message was conveyed to Zhao Yifu's mind.

Zhao Yifu hurriedly concentrated on memorizing.

This is a water-based illusion called "The Secret Art of Mirage", the principle of which is to use the refraction effect of water vapor to blur or even change the visual effect.

This is the basic principle, but it definitely doesn't deserve Liang Zhongzhi's praise of "good".

The reason for this is that when this illusion technique is practiced to a high level, it also involves spiritual secret techniques.

In other words, this is an illusion that can directly affect the target's mind, which is indeed very precious.

Zhao Yifu was indeed satisfied with this.

He didn't think too much about it, he just felt that if he was fighting with the enemy, he only needed to suddenly interfere with his opponent's judgment, which would be enough for him to gain a huge advantage.

Especially since he had just acquired this illusion technique, he was already thinking about how to integrate it into the ink-splashing technique, and then hide the illusion in his own paintings...

Goodness me, if Liang Zhongzhi knew about this idea... he probably wouldn't clean up the mess, but he would definitely think twice about whether the magic he passed on to Zhao Yifu was a bit too hasty. Anyway, Zhao Yifu was very interested in it, and interest is the driving force of human progress.

After he memorized it, he couldn't help but start trying it out. The enhanced water control ability of the Eight Styles of Renshui did have a significant effect in this regard.

A shimmering mist quickly formed around him, making him appear blurry, as if censored but not completely…

"Okay, you can try again later."

"Come to the mountain as soon as you have time tomorrow to pick out your weapons or magical tools. I will also prepare the elixirs for you."

Zhao Yifu paused for a moment, then asked, "Master, could you please give me some advice on choosing weapons or magical instruments?"

"I really don't know what to do about this."

Liang Zhongzhi thought for a moment, then said, "If you were an ordinary cultivator, I would advise you to use magical weapons for self-defense, because spiritual weapons cannot exert their full power in their hands and it would be a waste."

"But you still have a good foundation in martial arts, so I would suggest you choose a spiritual weapon. Because at your current stage of cultivation, a good weapon is always more effective than learning spells or refining magical instruments."

Zhao Yifu suddenly understood and said, "Thank you, Master. I understand."

Liang Zhongzhi smiled faintly and then disappeared on the spot.

Zhao Yi Fu was used to this. He returned to the yard and began to practice his newly acquired "Secret Art of Mirage".

To be honest, according to his original idea, he should have requested a technique involving the leg meridians, so that he could open up the twelve main meridians as quickly as possible and achieve the Great Circulation as soon as possible.

However, Liang Zhongzhi's suggestion was also very good. The "Secret Art of Mirage" was indeed a skill that could quickly form combat power. In comparison, if he chose a leg training technique, he might not be able to achieve results in a short period of time.

After all, the reason he was able to open up the meridians in his hands so quickly was because his own "Crane Claw Capturing Technique" itself involved four of the meridians and he had been practicing it since he was a child.

A night passed, and the next day Zhao Yifu got up early, stretched himself lazily, and walked out of the city from the north, heading towards Moshan.

Without any burden to hold him back, Zhao Yifu only needed half an hour to walk the twenty miles and returned to Molu Academy where he had lived for eight years.

It was just the hour of Mao, and he could already hear Lang Lang reading outside the school. To be honest, he still felt a little nostalgic... What the hell.

He is now like a newly graduated student who, when passing by his alma mater and hearing the morning exercise music coming from inside, is filled with the pride of a veteran.

After saying hello to the school's gatekeeper, he went to the back mountain.

Although I felt proud when I heard the sound of reading, I didn't want to appear in front of those students.

Liang Zhongzhi is not here, he must be in charge of the morning class.

But he was not ignored. Soon an old scholar came up to him and asked, "But Mr. Zhao?"

Zhao Yifu quickly bowed deeply and said, "I am your student. I, Zhao Yifu, greet Mr. Cangqiu."

The old scholar nodded with a smile: "Yes, his name is Zhao Yifu. I have some impression of him...but has he ever taken my class?"

Zhao Yifu quickly said, "I never miss Mr. Cangqiu's piano lessons every two weeks."

Mr. Cangqiu stroked his beard, then nodded and said, "So, I'm afraid you don't have much talent in the art of playing the zither."

Zhao Yifu: ...

Do you have to be so direct?

Just because I’m not remembered, does that mean I don’t have talent?

Well, that's true.

It's just quite hurtful.

(End of this chapter)