Tianlong: Starting with Mantuo Manor as fertilizer

Hehe, another trick I've devised!

Xie was overjoyed.

Having Wang Yuyan's living encyclopedia of martial arts as a guide would be of great benefit to me.

He suppressed his excitement and put on a serious face: "That's how my master taught us to train! How could it be wrong!"

Wang Yuyan shook her head: "Then your master must be wrong."

"When executing the 'Flying Swallow Returns to Its Nest' move, the sword tip should be slightly lowered. Wait for the enemy to reveal an opening, then suddenly flick upwards, like a swallow skimming the water."

"When you drew your sword just now, the tip was too heavy, and the timing of your upward thrust was also wrong. It was too straightforward, and it can no longer be called 'The Swallow Returns to Its Nest,' but rather 'Raising Fire to Set the Sky Ablaze.'"

She gestured with her hands as she spoke.

Wang Yuyan has a solid foundation in martial arts theory, speaks clearly, and speaks quickly.

However, their hands-on skills are much worse.

With a flick of her slender fingers, she drew an extremely awkward arc in the air.

Yu Cao was worried that her young mistress would be looked down upon, so she quickly explained.

"Although my young lady has never practiced martial arts, her knowledge is unparalleled, and every word she speaks is correct!"

Xie Buruo knew Wang Yuyan's abilities better than Youcao, so there was no need for her to remind her.

He pondered Wang Yuyan's words carefully and discovered that there were indeed subtle changes hidden in the "Flying Swallow Returns to Its Nest" move that he had not noticed before.

Following her advice, I raised my hand to try it out and found that the sword strike was incredibly smooth, and the trajectory became tricky and agile.

"That seems to make some sense."

Xie Bu Ruo pretended to understand and nodded slowly.

What does it mean to make some sense?

This junior disciple of the Wuliang Sect knows absolutely nothing about swordsmanship!

You can't talk about ice with a summer insect!

Seeing that Xie Buruo had finally backed down, Wang Yuyan felt a little smug, but her face remained calm, as if she were truly a detached person who didn't care about winning or losing.

She decided not to pursue the matter further and turned to enter the stone chamber to read.

But Xie Buruo said, "Using a finger as a sword is ultimately a feint. If you were to wield a real sword, you might not achieve the same effect."

Wang Yuyan stopped in her tracks, her chest heaving slightly, a genuine anger rising within her.

If I don't make the other side look foolish today, wouldn't all my years of studying have been for nothing?

She said calmly, "Youcao, take this young master to the martial arts hall."

Inside the Langhuan Jade Cave, a special training ground has been set aside, complete with all kinds of weapons, including swords, spears, halberds, and hidden weapons.

Wang Yuyan took a long sword and had Youcao hand it to Xie Buruo.

"Please, young master."

Xie should close his eyes and recall what Wang Yuyan had just said.

A moment later, he flicked his wrist, and the longsword thrust out diagonally, its tip drooping slightly, like a swallow skimming the water.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, the sword tip shot upwards sharply, like a swallow soaring into the sky.

Youcao, watching from the side, let out a soft "hmm".

She had stayed at Mantuo Villa for many years, and naturally had learned kung fu.

Although his swordsmanship was not as good as that of the disciples of famous sects, Xie Buruo could still see that this move was full of spirit and energy, and he was completely different from before.

Youcao was surprised: "Miss only gave him a casual suggestion, and he has made such progress?"

Wang Yuyan, however, was not particularly surprised.

She had never practiced martial arts and had no personal experience with it.

Seeing that Xie's move was so smooth and perfectly timed, it didn't seem particularly surprising; it was simply the way things should be.

Little did she know that being able to perfectly replicate someone else's advice was already extremely difficult.

It is even more remarkable to change a move that the body is already accustomed to in one go.

Wang Yuyan continued, "The 'Golden Needle Tribulation Crossing' technique you used just now was also incorrect. Try it again using my method, and you'll naturally know whether it's right or wrong."

Xie Bu Ruo followed his advice and made the move. Sure enough, the sword thrust was fast and fierce, and he was overjoyed.

He was worried that Wang Yuyan would stop after giving him a few pointers, and he was plotting how to provoke her further.

Little did he know that he had already thoroughly angered the young lady of Mantuo Manor.

Wang Yuyan had long ago decided to have Xie Buruo demonstrate the entire Wuliang Sword Technique.

Then, without any mercy, point out his flaws one by one, making him lose face, regret his actions, and be completely convinced.

Xie Buruo was afraid she would leave after teaching him, and she was afraid Xie Buruo would run away after trying it out, so she kept urging him to continue practicing his swordplay.

Xie Buruo did not deliberately make mistakes this time, and followed his master's instructions to use the Wuliang Sword move by move.

"Wrong! Although 'The Serpent Emerges from Its Cave' is simple, it requires ruthlessness, accuracy, composure, and stability. Your move, apart from being ruthless, is completely wrong in every way."

"The essence of 'Seeing the Deer in the Deep Clouds' lies in concealment. If your moves are too straightforward, the enemy will see through your intentions. How can you defeat them that way?"

"The 'White Clouds Emerging from the Mountain' is three inches to the right, and the 'Sunset Over the Long River' is two and a half inches down."

Every time Xie Bu Ruo made a move, Wang Yu Yan would say a few words.

From beginning to end, he didn't make a single move that was completely correct.

Wang Yuyan spoke faster and faster, and her words became increasingly harsh.

Seeing that Xie Buruo was not annoyed at all, and that his body was gradually getting tired but his spirit was becoming more and more excited, Wang Yuyan was full of confusion.

She usually gave her cousin Murong Fu martial arts pointers in a gentle and tactful manner.

If he said too much or too harshly, Murong Fu, with his strong sense of self-respect, would definitely be displeased.

Yet this person, despite being mercilessly criticized, showed no anger whatsoever.

There was even a hint of excitement on his face, as if he wanted more.

Wang Yuyan was momentarily startled, swallowed hard, and unconsciously took a step back.

"'The Way Leaves a Flying Footprint' is the ultimate move of the Boundless Sword Technique. You attacked too early; you used the third and sixth variations incorrectly."

"The general principles of the sword manual say: The sword is divided into yin and yang, and the intention is at ease. One attack and one defense are linked in a continuous loop. Defense hides change, and offense hides defense. Movement is hidden, and stillness penetrates. You are still far from mastering the art of switching between movement and stillness."

Having just finished demonstrating the sword technique, Xie Bu Ruozhi knew he had used enough of her provocations and needed to give her a little something sweet to avoid cutting off any future opportunities to learn from her.

Moreover, he had benefited greatly from Wang Yuyan's guidance today, so he immediately sheathed his sword and bowed to express his gratitude.

"I practiced swordsmanship at the Wuliang Northern Sect for five years, but it wasn't as enjoyable as a single day of instruction from Miss Wang."

Although Wang Yuyan found his words somewhat awkward, she understood that he was admitting defeat.

Bao Butong, Azhu, Abi, and even her proud and arrogant cousin all praised her extensive knowledge of martial arts.

Wang Yuyan also admitted that she was the same.

But in the past, praise came too easily, and it was far less satisfying than today's approach of first criticizing and then praising, which immediately delighted her.

Well, now they finally understand my abilities!

It's barely possible to understand ice!

Wang Yuyan remained calm and smiled slightly.

"Just a humble opinion, nothing to brag about."

Xie Buruo then asked, "Just now, you said that 'Leaving a Trace of Drifting Clouds' is the final move of the Boundless Sword Technique?"

Wang Yuyan nodded: "Naturally, it's the last resort."

Xie frowned slightly.

The last resort?

Isn't there one more trick?

The sword manual in his arms clearly contained a move called "Immortal Points the Way".

The Langhuan Jade Cave collects all the martial arts in the world. The Wuliang Sword Technique is not a martial arts masterpiece like the Six Meridians Divine Sword. How could Wu Yazi not be able to collect them all?

Wuliang Beizong once entered Jianhu Palace to study Wuliang Yubi.

Could it be?

He hurriedly took out the sword manual from his bosom, turned to the last page, and handed it to Wang Yuyan.

"A sage pointing the way?"

"That's a brilliant idea."

Wang Yuyan was slightly taken aback, and then said.

"This sword technique is incomplete and has many omissions in its records; it is not a martial art of the Wuliang Sword Sect."