Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Xu Qing walked ahead, her figure light and her steps steady. She could clearly hear the little girl's hurried but gradually steady footsteps behind her. A subtle smile appeared on her lips.

time flies.

In the blink of an eye, Xu Qing had traveled an unknown distance, but the little girl had always insisted on following behind him.

Whenever the little girl was about to lose her, Xu Qing did not stop, but continued to move forward, which forced the little girl to grit her teeth and persevere, pushing her limits to the limit.

However, limits are limits, and they cannot be broken indefinitely. Finally, after taking another firm step, the little girl fell to the ground and fainted.

Even though Xu Qing taught her a breathing technique, she was already in a state of extreme exhaustion from following Xu Qing. It was already quite remarkable that she could persist for so long without any rest or replenishment.

Just after the little girl fell to the ground, Xu Qing flashed to her side.

"Such a deep-seated obsession!"

Looking at the unconscious little girl, Xu Qing spoke softly, reaching out his hand. Gentle power flowed from his hand, entering the little girl's body and nourishing her tired body and spirit.

The little girl had a beautiful dream, but it didn't last very long.

She suddenly woke up from her dream, and the first thing she thought of was what Xu Qing had said.

"I...lost them?"

Thinking of this, the little girl felt a wave of frustration and sadness.

Previously, Xu Qing had taught her a breathing technique, and she thought that Xu Qing had accepted her and was willing to teach her his skills. However, she did not expect that she would be so weak and faint, and then lose track of him.

Just then, a familiar voice rang in the little girl's ear again, "Now that you're awake, hurry up and catch up!"

The little girl's frustration and sadness quickly disappeared.

She looked ahead and only saw Xu Qing's back. Then, she suddenly stood up and quickly took a step to follow him. After taking a step, the little girl realized that all the fatigue in her body had disappeared.

Chapter 323 The Great Dream Begins to Dawn, the Way Follows Nature

The little girl followed Xu Qing with light steps. She didn't understand why the fatigue in her body had disappeared. She only knew that since she hadn't lost her way, she had to seize this opportunity.

The breathing techniques that Xu Qing had taught her kept echoing in her mind, and she became more and more proficient in using them.

Compared to before, the little girl is now faster and has a more stable rhythm.

However, the problem is that Xu Qing is now several times faster than before, his figure sweeping across the overgrown wilderness, bringing a gust of wind.

The little girl's heart tightened, and she dared not slacken in the slightest. She quickly quickened her pace and circulated her breathing technique to its maximum. The energy within her body flowed like a gentle stream, supporting her as she continued to chase after her goal.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, falling on her dusty skirt. Sweat trickled down her face, dripping onto the withered grass and being absorbed instantly. Yet her gaze remained steadfast, fixed on the aloof figure ahead, unwavering.

The chase continued for another two hours. The little girl's breathing gradually became rapid again, and her legs felt heavy as if they were filled with lead. With each step, it felt as if countless needles were pricking her muscles. Exhaustion surged over her like a tide, almost drowning her.

Her vision began to blur slightly, and her steps became unsteady. She was about to fall behind Xu Qing again, but the unwillingness and stubbornness in her heart made her grit her teeth and persevere. Her fingertips clenched until they turned white, and she moved her feet with all her might.

Just then, Xu Qing's cold voice came again from afar. Without any unnecessary words, every word was clear and precise, reaching the little girl's ears: "Step lightly, shift your weight to the left, use the left foot to turn your waist when it touches the ground, slide your right foot forward smoothly, reduce your stride by half, use the force to deflect the force, and move with your breath."

Xu Qing is also quite skilled in micro-management. Back in the Human Sect, he used a similar method to guide Qingxuan in sword practice.

At this moment, he started micro-managing again, using this method to guide the little girl.

The little girl didn't have any doubts. In fact, the breathing techniques that Xu Qing had taught her earlier had already demonstrated Xu Qing's superb skills. Moreover, this guidance gave her hope.

Therefore, in the little girl's heart, there was only trust, and she believed in Xu Qing.

At first, she was clumsy and her steps were unsteady. She almost fell several times, but she was extremely talented, born with a natural talent, and her comprehension was far beyond that of ordinary people. In no time, she gradually figured out the trick.

Following Xu Qing's instructions on movement techniques, she lightly touched the ground with her left foot, used the slight force to rotate her waist, and slid her right foot forward, narrowing her stride. She perfectly integrated her internal energy with her steps, and her originally heavy steps became much lighter, and most of her fatigue dissipated.

Overjoyed, she became even more determined to follow him, her steps becoming increasingly steady as she closely followed Xu Qing. Although there was still some distance between them, she no longer showed any signs of being left behind.

Xu Qing led the way, his eyes glancing at the changes in the little girl behind him. A barely perceptible hint of approval flashed in his eyes, but he didn't slow down. He maintained his rapid pace, traversing the desolate wilderness and forests, subtly testing the little girl's comprehension and adaptability.

After traveling for an unknown amount of time, the view suddenly opened up ahead, revealing a towering cliff that seemed to pierce the clouds. The cliff face was steep and sheer, with clouds and mist swirling around its edges. The sea of ​​clouds surged and disappeared below the cliff, obscuring the bottom. The wind blew past the cliff, carrying a biting chill that inspired awe.

Xu Qing paused, standing on the edge of the cliff. Without the slightest hesitation, he lightly touched the ground with his foot, and his figure, like a falling leaf, suddenly leaped down the cliff. His figure was instantly swallowed up by the surging sea of ​​clouds and disappeared.

"gentlemen!"

Upon seeing this, the little girl immediately exclaimed in surprise. She quickly rushed to the edge of the cliff and peered out. All she could see below was a vast sea of ​​clouds and mist, with no sign of Xu Qing anywhere.

She was horrified; her blood seemed to freeze in that instant. She instinctively took a step back, her fingertips trembling slightly.

If she jumps, she will fall into an abyss, and a slight misstep will result in her being smashed to pieces; but if she doesn't jump, she will completely lose Xu Qing, and lose the only opportunity that can give her power and stop her from being bullied by others.

Standing on the edge of the cliff, the little girl struggled.

However, her resolve quickly reaffirmed itself.

She recalled her helpless state amidst the fire.

Then I remembered how Xu Qing casually diverted the fire and saved everyone.

This is a world where the strong prey on the weak.

Only by acquiring great power can one control one's own destiny and survive in this chaotic world.

Judging from the breathing techniques and movement methods that Xu Qing had previously taught her, that gentleman clearly recognized her abilities.

As for why the man jumped off the cliff, the little girl didn't understand the reason. She only knew that she absolutely could not give up this opportunity.

With that in mind, she began searching around the edge of the cliff again.

Finally, on the cliff face, she found a thick vine that was wrapped around the crevices of the rock and stretched downwards, disappearing into the sea of ​​clouds, its destination unknown.

Without the slightest hesitation, the little girl reached out and grabbed the vine, her fingertips gripping it tightly as she felt its resilience, and slowly began to climb downwards.

The cliff was extremely high, with clouds and mist constantly swirling around her, obscuring her view. Below her was a bottomless abyss, and the vines swayed gently in the wind, as if they would break at any moment.

Her hands were red from being rubbed by the vines, and her fingertips stung. Exhaustion washed over her again, and every step she took was extremely difficult, but she did not back down in the slightest.

But then, at that very moment, an accident occurred.

A crisp sound rang out.

The once-thick vines snapped.

The little girl's figure plummeted directly towards the bottomless cliff.

"what!!"

A gasp rang out as the little girl flailed her arms in mid-air, but unfortunately, she couldn't grab anything.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

A calm voice reached her ears, "Do you regret it?"

The little girl felt her body falling, and even though death was imminent, she quickly gave a firm answer after hearing the sound.

"I haven't read many books, but I do know that if I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!"

"I would rather die than regret seeking the Great Dao!"

The little girl didn't know where the voice came from, nor did she know where Xu Qing was, but she still spoke her mind.

"What a wonderful phrase, 'I would rather die than regret it'!"

Exclamations of admiration rang out.

The next instant, the little girl felt a gentle force lifting her up.

That downward trend then disappeared.

Immediately afterwards, she felt dizzy, and when she came to her senses, she found herself lying on a grassy field.

She looked to the left and right and saw weeds growing everywhere and trees standing tall, but the only thing she couldn't see was the cliff.

"this?"

The little girl stood up, still looking deeply tired.

However, her attention soon fell entirely on Xu Qing, who was standing to the side.

Xu Qing met the little girl's gaze and said calmly, "I see that you are exceptionally talented, resolute, and have a strong sense of purpose, but you are not obstinate. I have seen your sincerity. From now on, I will take you as my disciple."

Of course, a cliff wouldn't suddenly appear on a perfectly normal road.

Everything that had happened before was just an illusion deliberately created by Xu Qing.

Although the little girl was quite talented and could quickly master the skills taught by Xu Qing, she was still very young and had no real power. Even those with profound skills could be affected by Xu Qing's illusions.

It's not surprising that the little girl was pulled into the illusion by Xu Qing without anyone noticing.

The little girl was still pondering what had happened earlier when she heard Xu Qing's words. She quickly came to her senses, knelt down before Xu Qing without saying a word, and kowtowed three times. Her voice was filled with excitement but was extremely firm: "Disciple greets Master!"

Xu Qing nodded slightly, raised his hand to gesture for her to stand up, and his gaze softened: "The past is all gone. Your name once represented past suffering and despair. From now on, do not mention it again."

He glanced at the sky, where white clouds drifted across the blue expanse. Then he turned his gaze back to the little girl and said slowly, "The great dream has just begun. Life is but a fleeting, illusory dream. Whether it's an obsession or the path to enlightenment, one must ultimately break free from the shackles to achieve one's desires. From now on, your name will be Xiaomeng."

The little girl, or rather Xiaomeng, upon hearing this, quickly said to Xu Qing, "Thank you, Master, for bestowing this name upon me!"

Xu Qing smiled but didn't say anything more.

Although in the original story, Xiaomeng eventually joined the Tianzong sect and became the sect leader after Chisongzi, this does not mean that Xu Qing must send her to the Taoist Tianzong sect to become a disciple after meeting her.

Talented people and beautiful jade are hard to find. Without a doubt, even in this world, Xiaomeng's aptitude is top-notch.

Although Xu Qing had never taken on any apprentices before, it didn't mean he wouldn't change his mind.

Since he had encountered such a talented and promising individual, and the other party had even taken the initiative to ask him to be his apprentice, Xu Qing did not mind accepting him as a disciple.

But accepting it directly would inevitably be beneath one's dignity.

That's why the previous test happened.

As for changing the other person's name, it was purely because Xu Qing felt that the name "Xiaomeng" was very suitable for the other person.

In the original work, the name Xiaomeng was bestowed by Bei Mingzi, but now, through Xu Qing's words, it has once again fallen on the other party.

……

After taking Xiaomeng as his disciple, Xu Qing did not leave the State of Wei, but continued to travel there. The difference was that he now had a little follower.

Previously, when testing Xiaomeng, he had taught her some simple breathing techniques and movement skills through telepathy.

Now that he has officially accepted Xiaomeng as his disciple, Xu Qing will naturally not hold back and will impart his true skills to her.

However, what he first taught Xiaomeng was medical knowledge.

After all, the circulation of internal energy requires passing through many meridians throughout the body. Without medical knowledge, it is difficult to reach a higher level in the art of internal energy cultivation.