You promised yourself to be a caged bird, but you became the supreme young master?

"Private fights are strictly prohibited..."

Lu Heng sighed helplessly. If this rule really worked, he wouldn't have to hesitate.

But no matter when, rules are always used to restrain the weak.

Within the outer courtyard, these rules only apply to the branch family members.

As long as the family members don't go too far, the middle-aged man with blue eyes will turn a blind eye.

This was not Lu Heng's malicious speculation, but the truth that Lu Jinnian told him.

………………

After the middle-aged man with blue eyes finished speaking, Lu Heng sighed again in his heart, under the frantic prompting of Lu Jinnian's eyes.

They could only head in the direction where Lu Qingyan was.

From the fact that Lu Qingyan was surrounded by so many young men from the main family, he could actually tell...

The reason the other party asked him to be their sparring partner yesterday is most likely not simply because of some kind of fate.

That might have accounted for a certain percentage, but what this young lady from the second butler's family might need wasn't a sparring partner, but a shield.

There is no love for no reason, and no hate for no reason.

Lu Heng had long known that fate's gifts came with a price tag, but he never expected the boomerang to arrive so quickly.

He walked slowly and steadily, then stood to one side with his hands at his sides: "Miss Qingyan."

The young men from the surrounding family turned their heads at the sound, their eyes filled with a mixture of disdain and amusement.

Lu Heng pretended not to see it, his eyelids slightly lowered, and remained silent.

"As my sparring partner, you don't need to do anything." Lu Qingyan glanced at him, her fingertips casually stroking the jade pendant at her waist, her tone indifferent. "Just spar with me when I need you, and if you have any questions, you can ask Lu Guhong."

She didn't say anything more, but simply gave the order as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Lu Heng, who naturally had no objection to this, nodded, feeling a little relieved—he had been worried that this young lady would be difficult to deal with, but now it seemed that might not be the case.

"And what level is your 'Basic Sword Technique'?"

I see that you and I practice the same martial art, swordsmanship.

When Lu Heng came to participate in the martial arts competition, he naturally couldn't leave his sword with him.

Upon seeing this, Lu Qingyan seemed to suddenly remember something, paused in her steps, turned around to look at him, and raised her eyebrows slightly.

"As my sparring partner, you'd better learn the basics as soon as possible, otherwise you won't even be qualified to spar with me."

"I've already mastered the basics," Lu Heng said softly.

Ten days have passed since I received the "Basic Sword Techniques" manual, and it's not unbelievable that I've already mastered it.

Lu Heng only dared to speak directly after he had asked Lu Jinnian beforehand.

"Have you mastered the basics?"

Lu Qingyan was somewhat surprised. She raised her eyebrows slightly and carefully examined the young man before her, her gaze filled with inquiry. "How many days did it take you to reach Foundation Establishment?"

"Twenty-six days."

Lu Heng looked up to meet her gaze, his tone calm and unabashed, and he would never fabricate a lie that would be so easily exposed.

"How lucky..."

Lu Qingyan clicked her tongue softly, her tone carrying a hint of genuine emotion, but her expression quickly returned to calm—just as Lu Heng had predicted, she had no additional requirements for a sparring partner, or rather, a shield.

"So, you only took ten days to master the 'Basic Sword Techniques' to the basic level."

As if she had suddenly calculated the time, her pupils contracted slightly, and she covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes filled with astonishment. "I haven't even mastered the basics yet?"

Lu Heng simply nodded, his expression remaining calm.

The "Basic Sword Techniques" seemed to be far less difficult to practice than the "Basic Body Refining Techniques" for him.

But in reality, it's different for others.

In contrast, the Basic Body Refinement Method allows progress to be directly accelerated through resources.

Aside from receiving guidance from others, all the accumulation of knowledge in "Basic Sword Techniques" can only be achieved through one's own understanding.

At least within the outer academy, it's impossible for anyone to possess a treasure that enhances comprehension.

Even Lu Qingyan and the other members of the main family were the same.

Therefore, being able to master the "Basic Sword Techniques" in ten days is already enough to make one a true genius in combat.

"I never expected that the person I randomly picked would be a genius in combat tactics."

Lu Qingyan shook her head, a faint smile appearing at the corner of her lips. Her tone was filled with more emotion, but she didn't seem to care too much. She turned to leave.

Combat skills are ultimately just minor details; what truly matters is always cultivation talent.

Lu Heng's current cultivation talent is only barely qualified; even with his genius-level combat skills, he cannot elevate his talent level to the next level.

Lu Heng had no intention of wasting practice sessions on the "Basic Sword Techniques".

He found a spot near Lu Qingyan, who was focused on practicing the "Basic Sword Techniques," and started to slack off.

Of course, the so-called "slacking off" simply means not using the "Basic Sword Techniques" to activate one's own qi and blood for cultivation.

It shows its form on the surface, but lacks its spirit.

At some point, the middle-aged man with blue eyes appeared to the side.

After carefully observing Lu Qingyan practicing her swordsmanship and considering how he should guide her, he looked at Lu Heng beside him.

As a cultivator in the Qi Refining Secret Realm with divine sense, his memory was naturally excellent; one could even say it was photographic.

He was impressed by Lu Heng after only meeting him once.

Like many others, his impression was…

A lucky talent, just barely qualifying as a lucky person, but that's all.

However, after seeing Lu Heng's current demonstration of the "Basic Sword Techniques," Qing Tong's impression of the middle-aged man subtly changed.

With his discerning eye, he could immediately tell that Lu Heng's beginner-level "Basic Sword Techniques" had already progressed quite a distance from the beginner level.

It wasn't that his eyesight was unbelievably good, but simply that he was able to optimize his "Basic Sword Technique" to the way it looked before him.

It's definitely not something you've just started learning!

The combat technique he practiced during his time in the Body Refining Secret Realm was also the "Basic Sword Technique," and he even mastered it to a minor level. It's impossible for him to be mistaken!

This is a true genius of combat tactics!

The middle-aged man with blue eyes immediately gave his judgment.

In contrast, Lu Qingyan had only a vague understanding of this matter, didn't care much about it, and wasn't very familiar with it.

He clearly has more say.

What a pity, what a pity.

Lu Heng's talent for cultivation is too poor.

Even if he were a level above, with such outstanding combat skills, his talent might give him the chance to become a cultivator in the Qi Refining Secret Realm.

In that case, he might not be able to resist investing in it.

The desire to appreciate talent is universal.

The middle-aged man with blue eyes shook his head.