Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 246 - 216 Pure as Ice, Murderous Intent Boiling

Chapter 246: Chapter 216 Pure as Ice, Murderous Intent Boiling

Thinking of it, he asked.

When arranging accommodations, Zhou Ping’an could no longer hold back, interrupting Elder Martial Brother Tan’s unending chatter.

"Elder Martial Brother, when can the two of us begin to study and practice the Canghai Sword Codex?"

"No rush, no rush,"

Tan Mingbo chuckled, feigning surprise as he said, "These sect rules are lengthy; you’ll need to memorize them for at least ten to fifteen days before starting with the foundational techniques.

You’ll need to show exceptional performance in the annual assessment of the Xinyuan disciples before the master will personally impart the true methods to you.

Otherwise, just look at those people..."

He pointed to the field where some thirty-odd men and women in sword robes were practicing with swords and fists, enjoying themselves immensely.

Zhou Ping’an looked over and saw some practicing the Chasing Wave Sword, others the Wave Subduing Blade Technique.

There were also those practicing fist and leg techniques, which he had never seen before, but they must have been foundational techniques of the Cloud Water Sect.

Naturally, none were practicing the Canghai Sword Technique.

This was not an intentional difficulty put forward by Tan Mingbo.

A hint of bitterness could even be seen in his eyes.

"If I knew the Canghai Sword Technique, I would teach it to you, but our master does things on a whim.

When he’s in a good mood, he might teach anything, but when he’s not, well, there might be a wait,"

Lin Huaiyu’s delicate brows slightly raised.

She had thought that the old chubby fellow was easy to talk to and had helped her.

Yet, after joining the sect, this was the result.

Waiting.

And the time of imparting the techniques was uncertain.

"But didn’t the master say that he would bestow the sword codex after giving us the Seven-Colored Pill? Could it be..."

Lin Huaiyu wanted to say something more, but Zhou Ping’an cut her off with a smile as he reached into his bosom to take out a jade box.

He gently opened it.

Inside were two elixirs, shrouded in a seven-colored halo, and the fragrance was overwhelming...

Just smelling this aroma cleared away irritability and calmed the mind.

"Speaking of which, we haven’t yet presented our tribute for becoming disciples. Please speak a few good words on our behalf in front of our master and tell him that our Wave Subduing Blade Technique is already greatly accomplished, and our cultivation is just at the critical juncture of Condensing Qi into Dan, which must not be delayed."

"That’s an easy matter,"

Tan Mingbo’s expression briefly showed surprise as he stared dumbfounded at the Seven-Colored Dan Pills in the box, swallowing forcefully before managing to speak.

His hands trembling slightly, he carefully took the jade box and turned to cross the Xinyuan main hall, heading straight to the back courtyard.

There, Zhou Ping’an had already sensed an extremely powerful presence, occasionally leaking out, indicating that his nominal master was residing there.

In Lin Huaiyu’s eyes, there was a hint of reluctance.

She saw Zhou Ping’an give away two pills, and her left eyebrow twitched wildly. "Brother Zhou, according to Grandfather Qing, the Seven-Colored Pill can accelerate the understanding of Sword Intent and consolidate consciousness. It’s extremely precious. Are we just giving it away like this?"

"It’s just a mere elixir; we control the Black Mountain Pass. Since we’ve found it before, we should be able to find it again in the future.

Besides, to catch a tiger, you must enter the tiger’s lair; our master’s pupils nearly popped out when you took out the pills earlier.

I could clearly sense that intense desire from a great distance away,"

Zhou Ping’an’s eyes held a hidden chill.

He had cultivated the Five Desires Evil Art to the Fourth Realm.

His sensitivity to emotions, especially greed, was extremely acute.

Even with his eyes closed, he could see it clearly.

The fact that the other party took the initiative to undertake this matter, then proceeded with all the formalities and treated both of them no different from the other disciples, seemed without issue.

But the lack of any issues was in fact the biggest issue.

Others proactively sought discipleship and methodically learned martial arts.

The two of them, however, had become disciples halfway through and were part of a trading deal.

If you don’t interact with us based on the agreed-upon trading conditions, but instead test and delay us, where could we possibly have all this time in America to drag things out with you?

Moreover, the things this old man did were extremely disgusting.

Yet he didn’t articulate it.

He let the two of us slowly figure it out.

Because even if Elder Su returns and we report the matter, he would still have an excuse.

He didn’t say he wouldn’t impart the techniques; when to impart them is still up to him as the master.

By saying the time isn’t right, he washes his hands of it.

"How about I give up my share and you use it all? Your cultivation is fast; if you understand Sword Intent early, you can protect me too,"

Lin Huaiyu thought for a moment, then took a small box she had been holding dear out of her pouch.

"Don’t. Didn’t you say I cultivate quickly? Perhaps with just one or two pills, I’ll achieve mastery.

You use it first, and if it doesn’t work out, I’ll ask you for it,"

"Okay, I’ll hold onto it for you,"

Only then was Lin Huaiyu satisfied.

She actually felt that with Zhou Ping’an’s talent, he might just comprehend Sword Intent while practicing without needing the aid of any elixir.

Over the days, she had witnessed too many miracles surrounding Zhou Ping’an.

To the point where she had become almost numb to them.

Yet just overnight, she realized that Zhou Ping’an’s aura had strengthened even more.

With the strengthening of his aura, his eyes shone even more brilliantly like stars or the bright moon, as if they could penetrate people’s hearts.

It was clear that his liver, the last of the five organs, had also been successfully cultivated.

"Only one organ left, by tomorrow, he might catch up to my realm. It’s truly unimaginable."

Lin Huaiyu thought to himself.

He turned to look deep into the courtyard, hoping that no other incident would occur.

If not, that would be simply disgusting.

...

As the saying goes,

The more you worry about something, the more likely it is to happen.

Two whole days passed.

There was no movement in the backyard.

Even Tan Mingbo didn’t show up.

Instead, it was during dinner that Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu heard two female disciples whispering to each other.

"I’ve learned the Flowing Cloud Steps, and my master said that once I achieve great success with my internal organs, he will also pass down the Canghai Sword Codex..."

"Junior sister, why are you still holding back? Are you just going to spend your years here, waiting for a perfect gentleman?"

A female voice, extremely cheerful, said: "Actually, it’s not that unbearable. Although our master is a bit old, he’s very considerate and it doesn’t really hurt that much."

"I, I..."

Another female voice, still hesitant.

Her voice was full of grievance, as if she was about to cry.

"We’re close sisters, that’s why I’m persuading you.

I’ve come to understand this world. To gain something, you have to lose something...

When your cultivation achieves a certain level, and you’ve mastered your Sword Qi, you’ll be a celebrated heroine in the Jianghu. Many noble families and prominent young masters will seek your hand in marriage...

At that time, you can take your pick. No one will care about our past.

You don’t have to worry about that issue either. Martial practitioners tend to be rather vigorous in their movements, and I’ve heard from my nanny that some don’t bleed on their first night.

You can just use this as an excuse to fool them. Which one of those naive boys can really tell the difference?"

"I’ll think about it some more."

The other voice, now truly in tears.

Clearly, the things her senior sister was talking about were utterly devastating to her worldview.

"Fine, but don’t wait until you’re no longer in your prime and fail to receive the true inheritance, suffering through the years for nothing.

When you return, despised and shunned, your family will just randomly match you to a broken house, and then what’s the point?

Moreover, if you’re not willing, there are plenty who are.

I know of a few junior sisters who are already tempted..."

The two quietly spoke beside the bamboo grove for a while.

When they reappeared, they were once again the pure and untouched fairies of the Cloud Water Sect.

Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu sat opposite each other, exchanged a look, and had no appetite to continue their meal.

They fell into silence.

...

Tap tap...

The sound of knocking came from outside.

Zhou Ping’an opened the door and saw Elder Martial Brother Tan Mingbo.

The latter looked pleased, glanced at the scene inside the room, and laughed heartily, "Junior brother, junior sister, don’t blame your elder brother for being late. It’s just that our master is at a critical point in his cultivation and couldn’t spare a moment.

Only after much effort and persuasion did I find the opportunity to come."

"Thank you for your troubles, elder brother."

Zhou Ping’an suppressed the chill in his heart and forced an eight-tooth smile.

He clearly noticed that this elder martial brother was spouting lies...

The other’s thick eyebrows and big eyes gave an impression of simplicity, yet he was evidently not that simple after all.

"Well, after a long persuasion session, our master agreed to take some time to start imparting the teachings to junior sister first.

After all, junior sister is at a critical moment of condensing Qi, which really cannot be delayed.

The sooner you forge the Sword Pill, the sooner our sect will gain a prodigy.

It’s not that it’s impossible to teach both of you at once, but the Canghai Sword Codex involves high-level cultivation methods that require one-on-one personal guidance.

Master is also unable to free his hands."

Tan Mingbo was genuinely happy.

He had kept one of the two "Seven-Colored Pills" for himself and presented the other to the master, handling the situation perfectly.

Moreover, the master finally softened and agreed to teach the Canghai Sword Codex to Junior Martial Sister Lin ahead of schedule.

As for how it would be taught?

What did it matter?

Tan Mingbo had seen too many junior sisters; at first, they would be crying and wailing, but afterward, they accepted their fate happily.

The master was quite adept at his methods; there was no need for him to worry blindly about it.

However, this Lin Huaiyu, with his commanding presence, might not be so easy to persuade.

"Is that so?"

Zhou Ping’an feigned a hint of disappointment, then said, "Elder brother may not know, but Junior Martial Sister Lin is not very articulate and is quite obstinate. If she says anything offensive to master, it wouldn’t be good.

How about this— I’ll stay by her side to give some advice and make sure she doesn’t act impulsively."

Zhou Ping’an spoke with a double meaning.

Hearing this, Tan Mingbo’s expression froze, and he fixed a long gaze on Zhou Ping’an, almost as if he saw a giant green hat shining brilliantly on his head.

A forced smile squeezed onto his honest face.

"That’s a good idea."

He thought to himself that this junior brother was quite the character, with a sharp mind and a clear perception, obviously someone with a promising future.

...

Seeking monthly passes.