Under One Person: Starting with the Dual Cultivation of Body and Soul

"Yes!" Lu Jin nodded.

"What's your opinion on this matter?" Li Shaoyun asked.

"Zhang Huaiyi is a long, smelly troublemaker. He stirs things up, and a lot of dog shit is drawn in. It's a cesspool; if you go in, you'll inevitably get covered in filth. Shaoyun, I'm warning you, you absolutely must not get involved in this," Lu Jin warned.

Having experienced the chaos of the Jia Shen Rebellion, he knew how crazy some people could become once it came to the Eight Extraordinary Skills, no matter how righteous they appeared in ordinary times.

Li Shaoyun laughed and said, "Uncle Lu, don't worry, I know my own limitations. Those involved are all sect leaders and elders, all big shots. How could my small frame be qualified to participate? I'm just watching the show and learning about current events."

"It's fine to know, but don't get involved," Lu Jin said.

When he first heard about Zhang Huaiyi, he had considered whether or not to make the trip.

Of course, he didn't intend to do anything to Zhang Huaiyi, but rather to get some information about his sworn brother, Wugensheng, from Zhang Huaiyi.

But after thinking it over for a moment, he still didn't get involved.

Firstly, Zhang Huaiyi was his friend's junior apprentice, and he was an extremely sentimental person who wouldn't get involved in such a mess.

Secondly, he has to teach his apprentices and doesn't have time.

……

……

Li Chang'an slept soundly until dawn.

After getting up, he first did his usual routine of moving his body around.

An ordinary person can only circulate energy eight times in an hour, while Li Chang'an circulated energy thirty times, nearly four times that of them.

Afterwards, Li Chang'an went to have breakfast.

The stage of refining essence into qi requires particular attention to the body's health. Li Chang'an's meals were specially arranged by Lu Jin, consisting of medicinal cuisine that was nutritious but light.

While eating, Li Chang'an noticed that he received several negative feedbacks, such as "it tastes bad."

These thoughts came from the outside world, and he chose to recite "Amitabha Buddha" to transform them.

After Li Chang'an finished eating, he wiped his mouth. The food wasn't very tasty, but his stomach felt warm and comfortable, and he felt an indescribable sense of ease throughout his body.

Afterwards, he went to the classroom and waited for Lu Jin to start the class.

But it wasn't Lu Jin who came; it was his grandfather, Li Shaoyun.

"Grandpa, what brings you here? Where's Great-Grandpa?" Li Chang'an asked curiously.

During the time Lu Jin was teaching Li Chang'an, Li Shaoyun rarely came over.

Firstly, she was afraid of disturbing Lu Jin's teaching; secondly, she was afraid that her grandson would feel that he had an elder backing him up and become complacent.

"Grandpa went to a meeting at the company, he'll be back in a while."

Li Shaoyun said, "During this time, Grandpa will teach you the traditional skills of our Li family. When Great-Grandpa returns, you will go with him to the Lu family to cultivate."

"Go to the Lu family to cultivate?"

"Yes! Don't feel reluctant. The Li family and the Lu family are not far apart, and transportation is convenient now. Whenever you miss home, you can come back. Many students live on campus now and come back once a week or once a semester. You have to get used to it."

Li Shaoyun thought his grandson was reluctant to leave home, so he tried to comfort him.

Li Chang'an nodded. He didn't mind leaving home to learn his craft. What he was thinking about was his grandfather's meeting.

At this critical juncture, the only major event in the world of supernatural beings should be Zhang Huaiyi's matter.

If he remembered correctly, Zhang Huaiyi was about to exhaust his innate Qi and his lifespan was running out, so he wanted to make a big splash before he died.

In this incident, he killed many sect leaders, including Yang Lie, the head of the Tang Clan.

Although Grandpa went to a meeting, it seems he wasn't involved in this matter, so there's no need to worry about it.

Li Chang'an looked at Li Shaoyun: "Grandpa, our family hasn't been involved in the recent events in the martial arts world, has it?"

"You know about things in the martial arts world too?"

"My grandfather mentioned it briefly."

Li Shaoyun had no doubts: "We can't interfere in the major events of the martial world, nor do we intend to. Come, let me teach you the Li family's ancestral technique, the Yuyang Sword Manual."

"Is this a continuation of the sword techniques I taught before?" Li Chang'an asked.

"The sword techniques that your grandfather taught you before were just some basic sword moves. No matter how well you practiced them or how beautifully you danced them, they were just for show and were useless in actual combat. Today, your grandfather will teach you something ruthless."

Upon hearing that something drastic was in store, Li Chang'an became interested: "Then I'll definitely study hard!"

"Before I teach you specific sword techniques, let me teach you some common sense: the tip of the sword should always point towards the enemy, and the blade should always be in front of your chest."

Li Shaoyun reminded him with a serious expression: "This is very important. Real swordsmanship is not for show. Those sword techniques in TV dramas that are as graceful as a startled swan and as swift as a swimming dragon will lead to a very ugly death if used in real life."

As Li Shaoyun spoke, he took two swords, holding one in his hand and tossing the other to Li Chang'an.

"Come on, demonstrate. Attack me."

Li Chang'an didn't hesitate and thrust his sword forward.

But as soon as the sword tip was extended, Li Shaoyun casually deflected it.

Li Chang'an twisted his waist, his stance becoming one with his body, and unleashed a powerful and heavy slash.

The old man crouched down like a rabbit, causing Li Chang'an's sword to miss its mark.

The next second, a sword tip shot straight at Li Chang'an's face, stopping less than an inch in front of him.

"Have you forgotten? The sword is at your chest!"

Li Shaoyun said, "You used too much force in that sword strike just now, and the arc was too large. Remember, no matter how you move, the weapon should be in front of your chest, not beyond."

"In this way, we can use it for both offense and defense in any situation. However, if the offensive range is too large, although the destructive power is strong, the center will inevitably be wide open. Once the center is open, life and death will be out of our control."

"A move as sweeping and powerful as splitting a mountain is only good-looking, but not practical. Being cautious and meticulous is the real danger, as it can take the life of both the opponent and yourself."

"Grandpa, I understand!" Li Chang'an nodded solemnly.

"Just remember that. Now, Grandpa will tell you about our family's 'Yuyang Sword Technique'!"

Li Shaoyun said, "Most of the sword techniques passed down in the world are just for show."

"Those like the Flowing Cloud Sword are powerful, but they take a shortcut and use tricks to achieve a so-called unity of man and sword. What's powerful is the sword, not the swordsmanship itself. Although I'm not very powerful, I look down on their swordsmanship."

Flowing Cloud Sword... Li Chang'an recalled that the Flowing Cloud Sword seemed to entrust one's life to the sword, truly making the sword a part of the body. It's not wrong to say that the sword is powerful, rather than the swordsmanship.

"Our family's 'Yuyang Sword Manual' is an ancient sword technique, aiming to achieve the unity of man and sword in swordsmanship. However, I am dull-witted and have been unable to reach this level. Your talent far surpasses mine, so perhaps you can glimpse this realm," Li Shaoyun said.

Li Chang'an listened quietly without making any promises.

Li Shaoyun didn't force his grandson to swear any oaths. He held the sword horizontally in front of his chest, stroked the blade, and said:

"Many people say that swords are ceremonial objects or accessories, while knives are weapons of war, but this shows that they don't understand the true use of swords."

"A sword is light and delicate, and its use is very different from that of a knife. If you only use it to slash, it is like using a thoroughbred horse to plow the ground, which is laughable."

Li Shaoyun's voice was slow, each word deliberate and clear, as if carved into stone:

"The first principle of our family's swordsmanship lies not in the hands, but in the feet. The sword is an extension of the arm, but your 'world' is the area you create with your feet."