Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 234 - 204: Three Canons and Seven Methods, Entrance of Yinfeng Valley

Chapter 234: Chapter 204: Three Canons and Seven Methods, Entrance of Yinfeng Valley

"But..."

Lin Huaiyu chuckled lightly and continued, "Elder Su Lianxue, one of the five great elders of the Canghai lineage of Cloud Water Sect.

Her husband, Gu Qingqiu, is even one of the enforcement elders among the five great elders..."

Considering it concerns their only son, Gu Ning’s injury, they would be willing to prematurely teach the ’Canghai Sword Codex’ or even sell the chance to study the ’Cloud Water Heavenly Scripture.’

No one would monitor this matter or enforce the rules.

I understand now.

Any power is like this.

Laws do not surpass personal sentiments.

Especially when it comes to those with actual power in high positions.

Doing something slightly out of line, others will just turn a blind eye.

They won’t cling to it relentlessly.

However, the fact that the Third Miss even uncovered such secretive information probably cost her a lot of effort and a great deal of money.

For her, obtaining the ’Canghai Sword Codex’ is her only path to overcoming her fate and questing for the Way.

A painstaking pursuit, which is not surprising at all.

"Where was I? Oh right, among the three treasured manuals, the practice of the ’Floating Cloud Sword Canon’ starts with the ’Cloud Mist Breathing Technique,’ advancing to the Cloud-Tailoring Sword and Rays of Dawn Sword Technique, none of which we know.

Therefore, there’s no use thinking about the Floating Cloud Sword Canon, as the four elders of Floating Cloud are inapproachable, standing high on their cliffs, and it’s impossible to gain access to the canon halfway through.

The ’Kunpeng’s True Intent Diagram,’ however, is something to consider. However, this cultivation technique is said to be eligible only for those in the True Martial Realm, capable of cultivating vast true essence, boosting combat power by tenfold, so there’s no rush in obtaining it now.

In fact, apart from the ’Canghai Sword Codex,’ which is passed down through our lineage, we are not capable of practicing any other treasured cultivation techniques due to lack of time to delve into their subtleties."

Who says we can’t practice them?

The ’Five Desires Evil Art’ and ’Impermanence Needle Technique’ are very comfortable for me to practice," Zhou Ping’an thought to himself, smiling inwardly.

He knew that Lin Huaiyu’s thoughts were on the right track.

He had managed to accidentally master those two techniques, not because of anything else but because he had acquired the ’Imagery of Fiery Red Lotus,’ the sect-defining cultivation technique of the Red Lotus Sect.

Of course, modern society’s live broadcasts also played a big role.

This brain ’overclocking’ mode of sudden enlightenment equals collective cultivation, saving countless times more time and is naturally justifiable.

Others do not have these conditions.

Even if someone practices this profound technique of the Red Lotus Sect, they still have to go out of their way to gain others’ admiration and trust...

In an age where travel mostly depends on walking and communication largely on shouting...

How many people can one know, and how many can give genuine heartfelt admiration?

"Practicing in the True Martial Realm involves the True Intent diagram. It’s not considered for now; we will find another way when the time comes,"

Lin Huaiyu frowned thoughtfully and took another glance at the sword manual in Zhou Ping’an’s hand, suddenly smiling brightly, "However, this ’Blood-Dripping Sword Manual’ is indeed worth delving into...

My father had devoted his life to the ’Hanyang Bleeding Sword,’ having reached the level of sword intent over ten years ago, incomparable to the likes of Lin Xiao. It’s a completely different league.

If we aren’t familiar with this technique, we might suffer a great loss if we face against it in the future."

Speaking of the word ’father.’

Lin Huaiyu’s tone did not fluctuate in the slightest, nor did her emotions change.

It’s as if she’s referring to another person’s name.

"Father" might just be a label in her heart.

"This implies that ’Hanyang Bleeding’ belongs to one of the more formidable martial arts in the Cloud and Water Seven Technique?"

"Exactly, among the Outer Sect’s Seven Techniques, ’Chopping Wave Knife’ and ’Wave Subduing Blade’ are junior techniques under the ’Canghai Sword Codex,’ too profound and very difficult to master;

while the ’Rays of Dawn Sword’ and ’Cloud-Tailoring Sword’ are preliminary techniques for the ’Floating Cloud Sword Canon,’ similarly challenging to master.

Hence, the ’Hanyang Bleeding Sword’ has become the first choice for those of insufficient talent and perception.

The difficulty of cultivating it is not high, yet it integrates the advantages of both the ’Hanyang Palm’ and ’Blood-Dripping Blade,’ mastering the supreme move of the Hanyang Bleeding tactic.

Compared to some sects’ grimoire-level martial arts, it does not fall short at all.

Therefore, ever since my father switched to practicing these two techniques over ten years ago, his cultivation improved greatly, earning him the fame of ’Guangyun’s Number One Blade.’"

That’s looking for the next best thing.

Finding a technique that fits personal attributes is the only way to make rapid progress.

Zhou Ping’an naturally understood this principle.

He noticed that the techniques Huaiyu had just listed seemed to tally up only to six.

"There’s one more technique related to footwork, which is ’Flowing Cloud Steps.’ It’s not any less impressive than the ’Ghostly Shadows Step’ that we practice, even more so fitting the sword and knife techniques of Cloud Water Sect.

Unfortunately, Fang Congyun did not carry the secrets of this stepping technique with him..."

Lin Huaiyu clicked her tongue, showing a bit of regret.

"As long as it’s sufficient, there’s no need to think the grass is greener on the other side. Besides, Third Miss, are you still practicing ’Ghostly Shadows Step’? It seems to me there is not a hint of ghostly essence left in it."

From this, it can actually be seen that Lin Huaiyu’s perception is very sharp.

A superior footwork technique, once in her hands, can also be instantly modified to suit her own style better.

Apart from not mastering ’Standing Without Shadow,’ when she uses the footwork, its fluidity and speed are not inferior to my Ninth Level Ghost Shadow Step.

Previously, she managed to both fight and flee from the mid-slope of Black Mountain to three li outside the Qingyang City gate, crediting much to this footwork.

...

As the conflict settled and victory was fully secured, Tang Lin’er and others were busy imprisoning the defeated soldiers, counting horses and armor among other spoils.

From a distance, a horse ran out from the direction of Qingyang City.

"Brother Ping’an."

Little Jiu’er’s chubby hands were vigorously waving as she approached quickly, jumped out from Xiao Xue’s arms, and landed on Zhou Ping’an’s horse.

"I already saw from the city walls, Brother Ping’an you displayed divine power, even more formidable than Little Monkey.

You killed all the bad people who bullied sister..."

These words.

If I were as formidable as the Handsome Monkey King, why would I linger in this small city? I would have stirred up trouble in the Heavenly Palace long ago.

But then again, a child’s words should not be taken too seriously.

Seeing the admiration and respect in Little Jiu’er’s eyes, Zhou Ping’an felt as refreshed as if he had drunk a bowl of sour plum soup. He thought for a moment, then pulled out two White Rabbit Creamy Candies from his bosom and handed them to her.

In fact, he took them out from a space.

This little one really has a sweet mouth. Keep it up.

This time, Lin Huaiyu did not scold Little Jiu’er for clinging shapelessly to Zhou Ping’an.

She just looked tenderly at her little sister.

Earlier, on the mountain, when she realized that Little Jiu’er would be in danger, her first thought was to rush back to the city, even if it meant fighting to the death to save the little one.

Their mother was no longer with them, and she had only this sister to depend on for survival...

Thinking of how worried their mother had been at her deathbed about the three-year-old Little Jiu’er, Lin Huaiyu felt a heavy burden on her shoulders.

"It’s getting late today. We’re drained from the long battle, so it’s not suitable to go up the mountain again.

Xiao Xue, send someone to inform Xiao Cui and the others that they should stay at Yinfeng Valley. We will rush to the mountain tomorrow morning."

Zhou Ping’an noticed the fatigue in the eyes of the Third Miss.

He observed the sky gradually darkening.

He decided on their course of action.

...

The night passed without conversation.

The next day.

Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu, after a hasty breakfast, hurried towards Black Mountain Yin Wind Valley.

This time, he did not forget to bring Little Jiu’er with him.

Of course, Xiao Xue also came along.

Mainly because the little one was too clingy.

Early in the morning, she couldn’t sleep and stayed outside Zhou Ping’an’s door.

Taking into account that she had just experienced a scare, he feared she might be traumatized if left in the mansion without a skilled protector.

This time, Lin Huaiyu had unusually relaxed her strictness.

Let her come along then.

After all, with Zhou Ping’an’s strength, if the mountain paths were tough, carrying her wouldn’t be a problem.

Having her by his side was somewhat reassuring.

"This is the place."

Vines and wild grass grew abundantly within the valley.

Looking through the branches and leaves, one could see three medicinal herbs vibrant with greenness, their seven broad leaves, each half the size of a palm and curved outward, confirming their identity.

Several closed spherical protuberances, if not looked at carefully, were completely indistinguishable as flower buds.

They appeared more like some unknown fruits.

"Those are Seven-Petaled Tuberose, exactly the same as the ones illustrated in the book.

However, these plants won’t bloom during the day; they must be picked at night."

Lin Huaiyu pointed towards the distance and said.

It was clearly necessary to pick the flowers at night to make medicine.

So why rush here in the early morning?

There was naturally a good reason.

Standing at the entrance of the valley, Zhou Ping’an felt a chill breeze sweep through his body before he could fully step inside, sending a shiver down his spine.

This chill wasn’t a physical sensation.

Rather, it was a mental influence felt spiritually.

"This is not wind, but rather a chill of Yin."

Zhou Ping’an had never felt this way before at any time.

But with a little gathering of his acquired knowledge, he understood why he had such a sensation.

"Has anyone tried to probe it?"

Zhou Ping’an turned and asked Xiao Cui.

This person, upon facing an attack, had been injured by Fang Congyun in just a few exchanges...

When Lin Huaiyu rushed down the mountain, she ordered her and a few Offerings to escape towards the mountain.

It was also her intention to leave a backup in case there was a mishap with herself.

Having heard the news of a complete victory last night, she had come back to guard the entrance of Yinfeng Valley.

"Following Miss’s orders, I didn’t send anyone into the valley, but today in the early morning, I captured a wild wolf and a mountain boar and drove them into the valley..."

Xiao Cui pointed towards an area entwined with vines, "Over there...

Both animals barely made ten paces before collapsing on the ground, lifeless.

You couldn’t clearly see how they died."

This also demonstrated Lin Huaiyu’s way of doing things.

She appeared fierce and decisive, but actually, she had a very tender heart.

She was even reluctant to let any of her people explore unknown dangers.

On the other hand, Lin Ziqi, who brought three people with him, returned with only two.

He did not regard the lives of the Guardian House Servants as important.

Zhou Ping’an stood at the entrance of the valley.

His expression was somewhat odd.

Not only did he not feel any danger, but the Red Lotus Karmic Fire inside his mind leaped excitedly, its flames blazing eagerly, conveying an impatient thirst.

At the same time, the Qi-Blood tumult caused by taking the Sun Chasing Pill also integrated a trace of coolness.

The Ninth Level of the Blood Exchange Realm began to loosen.

"This..."

"Could it actually be beneficial?"

Zhou Ping’an’s eyes brightened.