From breaking the limits of the White Ape Fist to becoming a martial arts saint.

In a corner of the training ground, a strong wind howled.

Su Yu withdrew his fist and stood up, his breathing deep and even.

Xu Feng stood aside, looking at his junior brother whom he had personally mentored, his eyes filled with both admiration and regret.

"Junior Brother Su, there's something I need to tell you."

Su Yu stopped what he was doing. "Senior brother, what is it?"

Xu Feng considered his words carefully before speaking, "I mentioned to my master that I would take you as my personal disciple. My master also thinks that your comprehension and temperament are both excellent, and he wants to test you."

"A test?" Su Yu asked calmly.

"Excellent. If you can make it into the top twenty in the martial arts examination in three months, your master will accept you as his personal disciple!"

Top 20 in the martial arts examination?

Direct instruction?

Su Yu pondered for a while. He knew the significance of being a personal disciple; it was of great help to one's path in martial arts.

Take the martial arts pills for example. I heard that Chen Fan's master provides them all, which costs a lot of money.

If he had that many resources, he could focus on cultivating the White Ape Fist, and his progress would definitely be much faster.

However, I met Master Qin when I broke through, and he didn't mention this matter at the time, which clearly shows that he didn't have high hopes for me.

Why is this test being presented again?

It won't be easy to get into the top twenty in the martial arts examination!

"Senior brother, this martial arts exam must be quite difficult, right?"

Xu Feng paused for a moment and said, "Yes, it's quite difficult. In previous years it was fine, but this year the three major families are establishing an enforcement team, which will select talents from the martial arts examination. There will be many martial artists participating."

"However, you don't need to worry too much. The assessment requirement is that you can't exceed the level of three acupoints. If you master the White Ape Fist and the Spirit Ape Demon Subduing Blade, you'll have a chance to get into the top twenty."

"The Spirit Ape Demon-Subduing Blade?"

"Yes, Master specifically asked me to teach you this sword technique. It is also Master's signature skill, with a very high skill ceiling and a high level of difficulty in mastering it."

As he spoke, he pulled out a yellowed booklet from his pocket, on which were written five large characters in flowing, vigorous strokes: Spirit Ape Demon Subduing Blade!

"This is the manual for the first level of swordsmanship. Take it and look at it, then return it."

"Thank you, senior brother!"

"Also, this swordsmanship emphasizes both agility and dominance, so ordinary longswords are not suitable for your hand. You'd better go to the blacksmith's shop and have your own treasured sword forged."

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother!" Su Yu solemnly accepted the sword technique manual, feeling quite excited.

Spirit Ape Demon-Subduing Blade!

If you learn this, your combat power will definitely increase greatly!

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. I'll be away for the next few days, could you go to the front yard and look after the apprentices for me?"

"Okay, senior brother."

After seeing Xu Feng off, Su Yu couldn't wait to open the sword technique manual.

"Like a nimble ape soaring through the clouds, its spirit like a Vajra subduing demons. Still as an ancient pine clinging to a cliff, swift as thunder cleaving mountains and rivers. The ape's heart returns to righteousness, its sharp edge revealed, a single blade slicing away all the world's filth!"

"This sword technique's general formula is indeed imposing, but I wonder how effective it is in practice."

Su Yu continued to look through the pages and discovered that the first level of the sword technique had seven moves, each with its own characteristics, and was a pure killing technique!

He casually pulled a long sword from the weapon rack and began practicing according to the swordsmanship manual.

First move: The ape emerges from its cave!

He suddenly ducked, like a nimble ape shrinking into itself, moving swiftly along the ground. Just before he touched the wooden stake, he flicked his wrist, and a blade flashed out from behind him like lightning!

This move, "The Ape Emerges from its Cave," emphasizes speed and surprise!

The second move: Subdue the Demon and Split the Mountain!

Su Yu gripped the sword with both hands, raised it high above his head, his spine trembled, and all his strength gathered into one point, slashing down fiercely like Mount Tai pressing down!

This strike is meant to be as powerful and domineering as Mount Tai pressing down!

……

After learning the complete moves, familiar ink-wash calligraphy appeared in my mind.

[Introduction to the Spirit Ape Demon-Subduing Blade]

[Martial Arts]: Spirit Ape Demon-Subduing Blade (Level 1) (Entry-level 1/3000)

Along with this came insights into swordsmanship, such as how to strike, how to exert force, and many other insights that flooded his mind in an instant.

"Excellent! I can only practice the White Ape Fist for a few hours a day, so I can use the rest of the time to practice the Spirit Ape Demon-Subduing Blade. Another fulfilling day is here!"

……

The following day, at the martial arts training ground in the front yard.

"Senior Brother Su!"

When the apprentices saw Su Yu, they all clasped their hands in a respectful bow, their eyes filled with awe and envy.

Su Yu nodded: "Senior Brother Xu has something to attend to, so I will be guiding you for the next few days. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me."

The apprentices dispersed and continued practicing martial arts.

"Senior Brother Su!"

At that moment, a crisp sound rang out.

Two girls dressed in brocade robes, who looked about seven or eight parts alike, came forward.

These were the newly arrived twin sisters, Yang Zhen and Yang Ai.

Yang Ai, the younger sister, was slightly taller, pretty, and had bright, lively eyes. She looked at Su Yu playfully and said, "We just arrived a few days ago and haven't learned the stance training yet. Senior Brother Su, could you teach us?"

The older sister, Yang Zhen, appeared much more composed. She was plump, larger, and rounder, and stood quietly to the side, her watery eyes gazing at Su Yu.

"it is good."

Su Yu did not refuse and began to teach the two women.

"The Six Transformations of the White Ape rely heavily on divine will. The opening stance is: White Ape Embracing the Seal..."

……

He reached out to correct Yang Ai's posture, "Keep your back straight, relax here."

When his fingers touched the girl's smooth back, Yang Ai's body stiffened slightly, and two blushes appeared on her face. However, she did not flinch, but instead boldly looked up at Su Yu's handsome profile.

The apprentices watching from the sidelines stared wide-eyed, feeling a pang of envy.

These new twin sisters are not only beautiful, but I also heard they come from wealthy families. Since they arrived these past two days, they've been indifferent to everyone, but they're so enthusiastic towards Senior Brother Su.

From a distance, Ye Lu rolled her eyes at Yang Ai's appearance, a disdainful look on her face.

Is she here to practice martial arts or to seduce men?

Su Yu continuously corrected the two women's postures, and once they had basically mastered them, he devoted himself to instructing the other apprentices without showing favoritism.

When it was Ye Lu's turn, she was overjoyed, but she didn't expect that Su Yu would not let her go.

You see, ever since Senior Brother Chen broke through to the Martial Realm, she hadn't contacted Senior Brother Su again, and she thought that Senior Brother Su had offended her.

Seeing that her senior brother Su was giving her serious guidance, she kept leaning against Su Yu.

Su Yu placed his hand against her slender waist to prevent her from actually leaning in, and said softly, "Focus on your martial arts practice."

He didn't pay much attention to Ye Lu, treating her as just an ordinary apprentice, so he didn't think too much about it, and his guidance to her was only out of fairness.

From a distance, Yang Ai had already noticed the only female apprentice there. Seeing Ye Lu's scheming expression, her brows furrowed, and she whispered to her sister, "Sister, look at that woman, she's clearly up to no good. I've found out that Senior Brother Su is young and promising, and unmarried. We can't let someone else snatch him away; we have to act quickly!"

A hint of anxiety flashed in Yang Zhen's watery eyes as she nodded and said softly, "We can start with a temporary post as a retainer!"

Sunset West Mountain.

Su Yu wiped his sweat and said, "Let's call it a day."

It must be said that instructing apprentices takes a lot of time, which explains why the senior students in the inner academy are not very willing to come.

He had already missed his martial arts practice today, so he planned to go back to the inner courtyard tonight and practice a little more.

After all, even though he has now broken through to the level of a martial artist, the pressure is still ever-present.

Only by becoming stronger can we have the ability to resolve the crisis that Cao Bin may bring!

There's also the martial arts exam in three months, and we need to strive to be in the top twenty!

"Senior Brother Su, please wait."

At this moment, Yang Zhen led his younger sister forward, gave a graceful bow, and said in a gentle voice, "Thank you very much for your guidance today, Senior Brother. My sister and I are new here and would like to invite you to a simple meal at Zhenxiu Restaurant to express our gratitude. Would you do us the honor?"

Zhenxiulou?

The apprentices who hadn't left yet gasped. That meal must have cost at least several dozen taels of silver!

Su Yu frowned slightly. "No need. I need to go back and practice martial arts."

Seeing Su Yu's decisiveness, a hint of joy flashed in Yang Zhen's eyes. She gave Yang Ai a wink, and the two of them quickly stepped in front of Su Yu.

"Does Senior Brother think we've been too forward?"

Yang Zhen abandoned his weak demeanor and his tone became serious: "To be honest, inviting you to dinner, Senior Brother, is just a pretext. Our real purpose is to represent the Yang family and discuss a business deal with you, Senior Brother."

"Business?" Su Yu stopped in his tracks.

"good."

Yang Zhen looked directly into Su Yu's eyes and said sincerely, "Our Yang family is in the silk business, and we are quite wealthy. But the world is chaotic, and there are bound to be some underhanded competitions in the business world."

"Therefore, we would like to invite Senior Brother Su to serve as a nominal retainer for the Yang family."

Su Yu had heard the term "temporary posting" before.

"That's right," Yang Ai added from the side, her eyes gleaming. "Once the contract is signed, all we need to do is ask Senior Brother to step in and resolve any trouble the Yang family may encounter. Our Yang family not only provides a monthly stipend, but also cultivation resources such as medicinal soups, precious herbs, and rare fish!"

Su Yu looked at the two sisters in front of him, lost in thought.

This is indeed a good way to make money. It's just that I don't know how deep the waters run in the Yang family, and whether I might get myself into some serious trouble.

I'll have to ask Senior Brother Xu about it later.

"There's no rush." ​​Su Yu neither agreed nor refused immediately: "Let me consider it and give you an answer later."

Yang Zhen's smile deepened. Since Senior Brother Su didn't immediately refuse, there was hope: "That's only right. Then we sisters will await good news."