Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest

Chapter 433: Chapter 29: You Don’t Deserve Compliments
 

Once he had obtained the Liang Yi Micro-dust Sword, Yan Yu finally made up his mind.

First, practice the Dual Sword Control Technique!

By the time he had mastered this skill, Lin Ning would likely have finished learning the Cloud Dividing Eight Trigrams Step, making it the perfect time to teach her the Dual Sword Control Technique, so their schedules could connect seamlessly.

As for the Puppet Taoism Method, that was his ace in the hole, something he could afford to learn at any time.

The mental method outline of the Dual Sword Control Technique had already been thoroughly explained to him in the Secret Realm by the long-eyebrowed master, who had imparted profound and clear understanding.

Now, whenever Yan Yu simultaneously executed the Dual Sword Technique, the Liang Yi Sword and the Huang Ting Sword immediately took flight, moving vertically and horizontally. The former moved swiftly and flexibly, like Zhao Zilong wielding a spear; the latter with great force and weight, as if Guan Yunchang were swinging a blade.

Separation, combined attack, cover, pincer attack… Various dual sword tactics were continuously performed by Yan Yu, as if there really were two mutually understanding Sword Immortals fighting together. This spectacle held the girls nearby captivated; they hurried over to observe and learn.

Suddenly, Yan Yu ceased his sword techniques, and both the Huang Ting Sword and the Liang Yi Sword returned to their sheaths. With both swords carried on his back, he indeed looked somewhat more handsome than before.

“How is my Dual Sword Control Technique?” he asked the girls.

“Really amazing!” “Worthy of being the captain!” the girls praised in unison.

“It’s boring just watching,” Yan Yu warmly invited everyone, “Why not have two of you practice with me? One hand each against one of you, how about that?”

“Maybe next time!” “I haven’t finished practicing today!” the girls immediately scattered like birds and beasts.

Yan Yu didn’t mind and continued practicing his dual sword combined techniques.

Now that everyone was fasting, they simply skipped lunch, resting for only an hour. They practiced specific basic skills in the morning and team coordination and tactical training in the afternoon.

During the lunch break, Yan Yu played with his cell phone for a while, suddenly receiving a message from Li Zhaojiang.

[Sunshine Pearl River]: Old Yan, can you ask Sister Zhao if there’s any way to treat liver fire attacking the lungs?

[Win Over with Virtue]: Why don’t you ask her yourself?

[Sunshine Pearl River]: Remember last time in the Three Isles Treasure Ship Secret Realm, when Sister Zhao commented on my sister like that? I even argued with her then, so I feel embarrassed asking her now. Please help a brother out, Old Yan; I won’t forget this.

[Win Over with Virtue]: Wait a moment.

Yan Yu called over Zhao Yuanzhen and asked:

“You know Li Minghu, right? The one from Southern Border who fought alongside us, she was born with an inherent deficiency, liver fire attacking the lungs—is there a way to treat this condition?”

“Born with deficiencies, how can it be cured?” Zhao Yuanzhen shook her head, “There’s no way to completely cure it, but there are ways to alleviate it.”

“How so?” Yan Yu inquired.

“Firstly, do not use swords,” Zhao Yuanzhen answered, “Those with lung deficiencies need to nurture the metallic pathways and must not rashly engage in the energy of killing. Once it triggers the internal energy, the condition can easily worsen.”

“Secondly, they must not worry too much. Sorrow harms the lungs, so it is necessary to cultivate serenity and calmness for improvement.”

Yan Yu thought to himself that both were impossible for Li Minghu, who was a professional Sword Immortal and the vice-captain of a team. How could she stop using a sword or cease worrying?

“So, people with lung deficiencies can’t be cultivators on your side, right?” he probed.

“In the Five Elements, any deficiency is problematic,” Zhao Yuanzhen replied, “If one’s bodily foundation is incomplete, it’s like a lame person entering a track field—cultivation in itself is a defiance of the natural order, and even those with sound legs might not reach the finish line, let alone expect a lame person to?”

“If there were someone above the Golden Core Realm with a secret method to reconstruct the body, it wouldn’t be impossible to forcibly compensate the Five Elements. But given the current concentration of spiritual energy in this world, forget it, even if I gave you the method, you couldn’t use it.”

“I understand,” Yan Yu replied, lowering his head to text Li Zhaojiang.

[Win Over with Virtue]: She said it can’t be cured, at most the condition can be delayed.

[Sunshine Pearl River]: How to delay it?

[Win Over with Virtue]: Avoid playing with Flying Swords, don’t be a Vice Captain, find a place to properly rest and recuperate.

[Sunshine Pearl River]: That’s impossible!

[Win Over with Virtue]: So what happened to your sister?

[Sunshine Pearl River]: She suddenly vomited blood while doing her Breathing and Energy Refining exercises.

[Win Over with Virtue]: You probably overdid the training.

“Sunshine Pearl River”: I’m not sure yet. The hospital’s still in a joint consultation. They suspect that sitting too long caused poor blood flow and insufficient oxygen… it’s a mess! It’s the first time I’ve heard that cultivators can’t sit for long periods. How are they supposed to perform Circulating the Heavens and breathing exercises?

“Win Over with Virtue”: While she’s hospitalized, let her rest well and recover.

“Sunshine Pearl River”: Of course!

“Win Over with Virtue”: How about we bring her to Jinling for her recovery? The Annan Army can’t interfere here, and no one will bother her.

“Sunshine Pearl River”: Your calculations have really gone south to Lingnan! I’m actually asking for a solution, not giving you an opportunity to hit on my sister.

“Win Over with Virtue”: Maybe staying with me, not dealing with her brother’s annoying matters, might actually improve her condition.

“Sunshine Pearl River”: From ICU to maternity ward, right? Old Yan, you lecher, always thinking about my elder sister. Sooner or later, she will delete you from her friends and let you completely give up.

“Win Over with Virtue”: Then if she misses me later, she won’t be able to chat online and will have to fly here to Jinling personally.

“Sunshine Pearl River”: Get lost, get lost, get lost, get lost, get lost, get lost, get lost!

Yan Yu sent another message of sympathy to Li Minghu. No reply, probably still resting in the hospital room, so it wasn’t proper to keep disturbing her.

In the afternoon, everyone continued practicing tactical teamwork, pairing up and simulating drills. Yan Yu, dual-wielding swords skillfully, engaged the Green Bamboo Sword head-on in combat, driving Lin Ning’s sword into retreat. Meanwhile, the Liang Yi Sword took the opportunity to sneak up from the side and soon was held against her neck.

This is the advantage of the Dual Sword Control Technique. If it were two ordinary Sword Immortals fighting, one sword against another, it would naturally involve exchanging sword technique blows, overpowering and penetrating defenses to strike down the opponent… If both sides are closely matched in skill, even if temporarily at a disadvantage and suppressed, there would still be a chance to counterattack before the defense is fully penetrated.

But with the Dual Sword Control Technique, the process becomes “one sword engages your flying sword in combat, the other sword fights you in person.” How is one supposed to fight against that?

Sure enough, it didn’t take long before Lin Ning threw down her sword and surrendered.

“Teach me the Dual Sword Control Technique!” she quickly grabbed Yan Yu and insisted, “Captain! I want to learn the Dual Sword Control Technique!”

Not kneeling down and crying for it, it doesn’t feel sincere enough… Yan Yu suppressed his random thoughts and asked:

“Have you mastered the Cloud Dividing Eight Trigrams Step? It’s not good to aim too high too quickly!”

“I can already perform the Cloud Dividing Eight Trigrams Step!” Lin Ning’s figure suddenly blurred, demonstrating the quick steps on the spot, her movements ghost-like and hard to track with the naked eye.

“Anyone who follows the mental method incantation can perform it,” laughed Yan Yu. “The key is to integrate it thoroughly! I’ll attack with the Flying Sword. No matter what sword technique I use, you must dodge it using the Cloud Dividing Eight Trigrams Step. Only then can you truly claim to have mastered it!”

“Then attack me,” Lin Ning’s competitive spirit was also aroused. “Let’s see mine.”

It’s just a small test! Today I’ve also practiced a lot of real combat with Yun Jin, and I’m performing surprisingly well. I feel like I could even dodge a laser beam!

Yan Yu then simultaneously formed hand seals, wielding the Huang Ting Sword and the Liang Yi Sword together, one from the left and one from the right, attacking Lin Ning.

Lin Ning: Huh?

The first test, and he’s going straight to the highest difficulty of Dual Sword Control?

A few minutes later, Ningning was beaten to the ground, facing upward, doubting whether she had truly mastered the technique.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk.” Yan Yu squatted down beside her and sighed, “Is that all the skill your Cloud Dividing Eight Trigrams Step has? You still need more practice.”

“After testing Ningning, how about you take a look at my sword technique as well?” Su Yunjin suddenly asked.

Yan Yu: Huh?

Yun Jin, you’ve only practiced for a short time and you already want to face my test like Ningning?

Shortly afterward, Su Yunjin too was beaten to the ground, lying prostrate and breathing heavily.

“Not bad, you’ve improved quite a lot,” Yan Yu actually felt a bit embarrassed and consoled her, “Just keep it up like this, you’ll become stronger.”

“Why are you so gentle with Yun Jin?” Lin Ning couldn’t help but ask him telepathically, “I lasted longer than her just now in front of you!”

“Yun Jin is gentle and compliant by nature, and easily discouraged when faced with setbacks, so I focus on encouragement,” Yan Yu explained. “You, however, have a strong nature, so what you need isn’t praise or encouragement, but motivation.”

Lin Ning fell silent, thinking just because Yun Jin is gentler and more compliant, more like a girl, she deserves to be coddled and cared for?

So because I’m strong-willed, I don’t deserve to hear nice words, huh!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, suddenly feeling a strong urge.