I proved immortality through the imperial examination.

Chapter 27 Breath of Wind Sword Technique
The transition from winter to spring is the hardest time; the family is so bored they're almost out of things to say.

Since the leaf tiles had few variations, Xue Xiang found them uninteresting, so he had carpenter Sun make this set of mahjong tiles.

He had the little guy call over Xiao Wan, who was pressing stones into the sauerkraut jar, and then he started teaching her mahjong.

The group of intelligent people quickly grasped the rules of mahjong.

After Xue Xiang taught them the simplest way to play, the family started playing mahjong.

After two rounds, the eager little guy took Xue Xiang's place.

Seeing that it was almost noon, Xue Xiang went to the kitchen to prepare a few bowls of braised meat noodles.

Unexpectedly, Fan Youyi had already chopped and washed seven or eight plates of meat and vegetable dishes, and was wearing an apron around his waist, ready to start cooking.

Fan Youyi hurriedly greeted him, but Xue Xiang waved his hand, "Hold the spatula, what's the point of greeting me? I'll take care of the stove, you cook."

By the way, I heard from Xiaowan that the leases for two of your shops are about to expire.

Once you take it back, don't rent it out anymore. Turn it into a newsstand; the profit won't be bad.

Fan Youyi quickly agreed.

Having only crawled out of the fire pit a few days ago, Fan Youyi's spirits had improved considerably, and his thin face had finally gained some weight, making him look somewhat handsome.

About half an hour later, the food was served. The four people who had been playing cards for a long time reluctantly played three more rounds before finally stopping to eat.

Xue Xiang really enjoyed this atmosphere where the whole family indulged in frivolous pursuits; otherwise, he truly couldn't find any meaning in striving for success.

Fan Youyi was an excellent cook, and the dishes on the table were delicious and visually appealing. Xue Xiang was enjoying his meal when someone came to the Plum Blossom Hall, saying that Xie Haiya had invited him.

When Xue Xiang arrived at the Plum Blossom Hall, Xie Haiya gave him a jade pendant the size of an egg.

Xue Xiang grasped the jade pendant, his thoughts immersing in it, and saw a cultivation technique, which was none other than the Breath of Wind Sword Technique.

Clearly, Xie Haiya took his request to heart and gave him a result before the night was over.

"Master, may this cultivation technique be passed on to others? As you know, I'm afraid I won't be able to master it on my own, and I'll have to ask someone for guidance. In that case, it will be difficult to keep this technique a secret."

Xue Xiang had something to say.

Xie Haiya said, "Just ask around."

This cultivation technique is extremely famous, and it's hardly a secret.

The problem is you haven't mastered much yet. Good luck, kid.

Xue Xiang agreed and hurried off to see Qian Ming.

When he arrived, Qian Ming was eating under the grape trellis, with a plate of stir-fried cabbage with pork cracklings and a bowl of brown rice.

Xue Xiang originally wanted to wait for him to finish eating, but Qian Ming simply threw down the bowl and led him to the quiet room to talk.

Xue Xiang got straight to the point, "I've acquired a set of martial arts techniques and would like to ask Master Qian for some guidance."

As he spoke, he took out the jade pendant.

Qian Ming jumped up on the spot, gripped the jade pendant tightly, and gently rubbed a fine line on the jade pendant with his fingers.

Suddenly, he picked up the jade pendant and held it up to the sunlight. The fine lines he had been rubbing earlier reflected a snow-white plum blossom.

"The Heavenly Pivot Pavilion contains the treasures left behind by the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion..."

Qian Ming, spitting as he spoke, asked, "Little Xue, where did you get this treasure?"

"Thank you for the seal of office."

"No wonder, no wonder..."

Qian Ming handed the jade pendant to Xue Xiang, saying, "This Tian Shu Pavilion is a famous ancient institution for collecting martial arts techniques. The snow-white plum blossom on the jade pendant is its identifier."

The cultivation techniques that were included in it were all rare and precious.

There are very few left in existence, and even those techniques for the Qi Refining stage are extremely precious.

"The fact that Master Xie would gift you this item shows that he values ​​you highly."

"Master Xie has been very kind to me. Master Qian, let's continue studying the cultivation techniques."

Xue Xiang handed the jade pendant back to Qian Ming.

Qian Ming paused, "Little Xue, the cultivation techniques of Tian Shu Pavilion are extremely valuable. I don't think it's a good idea..."

Xue Xiang waved his hand, "It's a mutually beneficial matter, why should Master Qian get bogged down in the details?"

He certainly wanted to enjoy it all to himself, but he didn't have the ability to.

Qian Ming bowed deeply, "In that case, I, Qian, will accept it." He grabbed the jade pendant, sent his thoughts into it, and began to read the cultivation technique.

After a moment, he put down the jade pendant and exclaimed, "The reputation of Tian Shu Pavilion is well-deserved. This Breath of Wind Sword Technique combines sword and footwork, with ghostly moves and the sword strikes are silent and stealthy. It truly combines the wonders, the uniqueness, the danger, the speed, and the concealment of sword techniques."

"Please enlighten me, Master Qian."

"It's not about giving guidance, let's study it together. Please wait a moment while I get some paper and pen. The key points can't be explained just by talking."

Qian Ming left quickly and returned quickly. Although he was eager to learn the extraordinary skill immediately, he did not forget Xue Xiang's original purpose for coming here.

At that moment, Qian Ming began to explain the technique word by word. When he encountered difficulties, he would take out the meridian wooden figure and draw diagrams on the manuscript paper while explaining.

Both were so engrossed in their own world that they lost track of time.

Qian Mingzhi explained until late at night, breaking down the less than three hundred-word exercise into a form that Xue Xiang could understand.

"What's going on with this step?"

Xue Xiang pointed to a regular polygonal pattern that Qian Ming had deciphered.

Qian Ming frowned and said, "The analysis is like this, but I don't quite understand it either. It seems to involve numerology principles."

"The principles of numerology?"

Xue Xiang's eyes widened. "Cultivation techniques can be used like this?"

Qian Mingdao said, "That's natural. The more extraordinary and sophisticated the technique, the more profound the principles it contains."

The principles of numerology are the simplest and most magnificent of all the principles of heaven and earth and nature.

There are too many methods of practice that seek their mysteries in numerology.

Look at this polygon diagram. The more you analyze it, the more edges it reveals. And if you keep going like this, isn't it full of endless wonders?

Xue Xiang stared at the ever-increasing number of polygons and said, "The more I look at it, the more it resembles the method of exhaustion."

"The method of exhaustion?"

Qian Ming was not proficient in numerology, and even in this world, the method of exhaustion was not a profound numerological knowledge.

Xue Xiang brought out a ruler and compass, and began to draw and explain on the manuscript paper.

Half an hour later, Qian Ming slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "I understand! I finally understand! This step is about finding the shortest radius within a circle!"

With oneself as the center, everything the longsword passes through is its radius.

What a brilliant Wind-Soothing Sword Technique! With such a layout, it's as if you only need to bring the enemy within range of your attack.

By using the Breath of Wind Sword Technique, the enemy cannot possibly outrun you.

"Silence, silence, the sword strikes without wind; that's how it achieves its speed."

Qian Ming looked up at the sky and sighed three times. He then cupped his hands to Xue Xiang and said, "As the saying goes, teaching and learning complement each other. Today I truly believe it."

Both of them understood the sword technique at the same time, but Qian Ming, being more experienced, began practicing it first.

Xue Xiang's foundation is not solid, and he still needs to connect the various cultivation knowledge he has recently acquired, as he is still in the comprehension stage.

As dawn broke, a vendor selling meat pies walked by, calling out his wares. Xue went outside, bought out the entire meat pie stall, and returned with ten pounds of meat pies.

After a brief remark, Xue Xiang continued his studies, while Qian Ming stopped his ritual and suddenly leaped up, a long flute sliding out from his sleeve.

He wielded his flute as a sword, his steps creating lotus blossoms, his body radiating a clear light, as if he were about to take flight.

Before you know it, it's noon again.

Xue Xiang put away the illustrations and annotations made by Yu Jue and Qian Ming, and already had a basic understanding of the Xi Feng Sword Technique.

Just as he was about to take his leave, Qian Ming suddenly stopped, looking lost in thought.

Xue Xiang hurriedly asked the reason, and Qian Ming sighed and said, "Once this immortal technique is mastered, I really don't know what fighting technique in the Qi Refining Realm can resist it."

Unfortunately, it is not something that ordinary people can cultivate.

I underestimated the Tian Shu Pavilion. To achieve the many mysteries of the Breathing Wind Sword Technique, one must simultaneously circulate the spiritual energy of the three Purple Mansions within the body so that the spiritual energy can flow freely.

This is simply impossible to do.

After all, the difficulty of performing a ritual is far beyond imagination.

However, the fact that the Breath of Wind Sword Technique was included in the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion suggests that its mastery has already been verified.

I wonder what kind of genius, under what circumstances, could have mastered such a divine skill…

(End of this chapter)