Mang Shusheng's Ink Painting Practice

Chapter 60: Make Up for the Sword
Of course, Zhou Su’s teaching to Zhao Yifu could not be like this all day long. In fact, it was only for two hours, from the hour of Mao to the hour of Chen.

Then he assigned homework to Zhao Yi Fu, and took his daughter, who had finished her morning exercises and rested for a while, to another study to study.

As soon as Zhou Su left, Zhao Yifu started to slack off.

He quickly and neatly finished a dry article using the ink-splashing technique, then ran out of the study to find his sister.

Zhao Xiangyu was actually waiting for him to come out.

She looked at Zhao Yifu and said with relief: "Yes, it's good. It's gratifying to see a man with some human qualities in Old Zhao's family."

Zhao Yifu was quite speechless after hearing this. He asked, "Why are the men of the Zhao family so inhuman?"

Zhao Xiangyu said, "Let's not talk about your third son. He was raised by women and is a spoiled brat. He has good talents but they are useless. He doesn't even dare to look me in the eye."

"As for your eldest son, he's ambitious but lacks talent. He looks like a hero, but he's just imitating his uncle without grasping his essence."

"The rest of the family members are mediocre, and you are the only one who takes responsibility."

Zhao Yifu was quite resistant to being called "Second Brother". He said, "Sister Xiangyu, I have a courtesy name. You should use my courtesy name Junxin."

Zhao Xiangyu said disapprovingly, "Alright, whatever you like, Erzi."

Zhao Yifu: ...

Although he was still not called by his courtesy name, he accepted the nickname reluctantly.

He said, "Sister, do you know the 'Turning Sky and Wind-Controlling Leg Technique' that we have at home?"

Zhao Xiangyu shook her head and said, "What are you thinking? You know the rules of passing down martial arts in our family. A woman like me can only learn a castrated version of the Crane Claw Grappling Technique like the servants. Even the Suxin Divine Sword I'm using now was an inheritance that my father found for me by chance."

Zhao Yifu felt quite discouraged after hearing this. It seemed that he had to rely on his master to find a suitable leg skill.

Now he began to regret it. If he had known this would happen, he would not have learned the "Mirage Secret Art" but chose a leg skill instead.

Zhao Xiangyu shook her head and said, "Besides, it's best not to show off our family's unique skills at this time of year."

Zhao Yifu was surprised to hear this. He paused for a moment and said, "Is the situation already so dangerous?"

Zhao Xiangyu said, "Don't overthink it. It's just that our family is shrinking its influence now. We're afraid that if we use our family secrets, we'll be recognized and attract some attention."

Zhao Yifu nodded and said, "Well, it looks like I'll have to figure this out on my own."

"Sister Xiangyu, do you know the Crane Wing Flying Feather Sword that we have at home? I wasn't very serious when I learned it as a kid, and I've almost forgotten it."

Zhao Xiangyu said unhappily, "You little idiot are really..."

She shook her head and sighed, "There is a castrated version, but it can only be used to learn basic sword principles. I don't even use it when teaching Qing Zhao."

Zhao Yifu said disapprovingly, "It doesn't matter. Just leave it at that. I'm not really studying it seriously anyway."

Although Zhao Xiangyu was harsh in her words, she actually cared a lot about her younger brother.

So without saying anything, she drew out her sword and started practicing.

She also used a greatsword. After all, she was a remarkable woman born with supernatural powers.

So the sword skills she practiced were actually adjusted according to her own sword-using habits, but when she performed them, they were very consistent with Zhao Yifu's.

Zhao Yifu only took a look at it once and then he understood it. Then he pointed his finger at the large Yangming bronze sword he brought with him.

"Ding!"

The airborne finger force struck the bronze sword, which uttered a soft hum before flying back into Zhao Yifu's hand. This sword had a certain spiritual power.

When Zhao Xiangyu saw Zhao Yifu like this, her eyes lit up.

She had no idea how the sword had flown over.

However, when Zhao Yifu was dancing with the sword, he really grasped the essence of the sword technique she had just practiced.

She couldn't help but say, "Compared to when you were a child, your understanding of swordsmanship seems to be more profound."

Zhao Yifu said as he danced with the sword, "Perhaps it's because of analogy. After I mastered the Crane Claw Grappling Technique, I have a better understanding of this sword technique."

Zhao Xiangyu curled her lips and said, "That's useless. I only taught you the basic moves. I don't even have the real killer moves."

Zhao Yifu said, "That's enough. I'll figure out my ultimate move myself when I get a chance."

Zhao Xiangyu could only give a thumbs up and said, "You have great ambition. If it weren't for the fact that my Suxin Divine Sword is only suitable for women to practice, it wouldn't be a problem if I passed it on to you."

Zhao Yifu laughed and said, "That's better not to do. Sister, just take good care of my junior sister."

"By the way, my Confucianism teacher may have an idea for leadership in the near future, which may be an opportunity to break the deadlock."

Zhao Xiangyu frowned slightly and asked, "Master Zhou, are you going to join the army?"

Zhao Yifu said: "Not really, just a scholar leading the army."

Zhao Xiangyu said in embarrassment: "What kind of opportunity is this?"

Zhao Yifu said, "I don't think Second Uncle is being oppressed in that water fort. Why not see if there's a chance to clear his name?"

Zhao Xiangyu was stunned for a moment, then looked at Zhao Yifu with a mysterious look and said, "Are you... asking my father to wait for Lord Zhou to recruit soldiers and then lead his trusted followers to join him?"

Zhao Yifu said, "It depends on the situation. There's no need to hide this from Master Zhou. After all, we have a close relationship, and it's common sense to promote the best."

Zhao Xiangyu nodded seriously and said, "Okay, I'll take care of this matter myself."

Zhao Xiangyu was not prepared to let Zhao Yifu continue to take matters to the end. This was her responsibility and pride as an older sister.

But her gratitude towards Zhao Yifu was different.

Her father, Zhao Guhe, can be said to be the one who made the greatest sacrifice for the Zhao family. He was willing to become a bandit for the sake of the Zhao family.

But what will the Zhao family choose when the crisis really comes?

He actually asked his father to continue to do his best to deal with the pirates!
Although there is a family responsibility here, and Zhao Yunhe has done his best to settle and protect her, but as a daughter, she still feels extremely uncomfortable.

It is not difficult to understand how grateful she was when Zhao Yifu provided her father with a feasible way out.

So the brother and sister didn't talk much about this, and instead started practicing sword moves against each other.

Zhao Yifu really didn't expect that he would be sweating profusely after practicing sword skills so quickly.

After all, his basic attributes have actually improved a lot due to the blessing of true qi during this period. He restrains his strength and speed with great control, and also has to perform to a certain extent to satisfy his sister.

He was supposed to practice sword fighting, but he was so busy letting his sister have fun that he was really tired.

But it is undeniable that his kendo skills are improving rapidly through such practice.

The next time he meets Yong Dalang, he should be much more calm.

(End of this chapter)