Chapter 630: Taking in a Disciple!
Innate Sword Body.
In this world, there were some cultivators who were born with special physiques. Relying on these special physiques, their cultivation speed far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators, and they could often control a certain unique ability from birth.
For example, cultivators who possessed the Ice Saint Physique were born with extremely high control over ice. If their cultivation was high enough, they could freeze a land spanning millions of miles with a single thought.
Another example was the Flame Saint Physique. Those who possessed this physique were naturally close to fire from birth. Flames that could burn ordinary cultivators to ashes were instead nourishment that could strengthen them.
Besides these, there were also special physiques that controlled lightning, commanded divine wind, manipulated the soul, and possessed many other extraordinary powers. Cultivators who possessed such physiques were undoubtedly favored by heaven.
And the Innate Sword Body was one of these special physiques. Moreover, among all special physiques, it could be considered one of the most top-tier existences.
Cultivators who possessed the Innate Sword Body not only cultivated at a speed far surpassing ordinary cultivators, but they were also naturally attuned to the Sword Dao. Any sword technique, once placed in their hands, could be learned with ease.
Comprehending Sword Intent was an extremely difficult matter for ordinary people, but for them, it was as simple as eating and drinking. They could easily reach the peak of the Sword Dao.
The sword governed killing and conquest. The Sword Dao was the most formidable killing path among all cultivation schools. Therefore, the Innate Sword Body could also be called one of the most powerful existences among various special physiques.
All along, Li Yun had thought that the Innate Sword Body was only a legendary existence. He had never expected to actually meet a girl who possessed it.
"Your talent is extraordinary."
Thinking of this, Li Yun spoke indifferently. "With your talent, you could easily join any major sect. You could even become the personal disciple of a Dao Resonance Realm expert. Becoming my disciple might waste your talent."
"Perhaps they could make me stronger faster, but they did not save me."
The girl’s expression was resolute as she said, "Big brother, I only want to become your disciple."
"Being by my side will be very dangerous for you."
Li Yun’s expression remained indifferent as he added, "Next, I will do something extremely dangerous. With the slightest misstep, both you and I could be killed. Are you sure you still want to follow me?"
"I am not afraid."
The girl remained resolute, without the slightest hesitation.
"Alright."
Li Yun finally nodded. "Since that is the case, I will accept you as my disciple."
Hearing Li Yun finally agree, a smile immediately appeared on the girl’s face. When that smile emerged, it was as if ice and snow had melted and a hundred flowers had bloomed. It was beautiful to the extreme.
She knelt on the ground and said clearly, "Ye Qingxue greets Master."
"Ye Qingxue?"
Repeating this name softly in his heart, Li Yun’s expression became somewhat complex.
Li Yun had never thought that he would accept a disciple on his martial path. Yet now, Ye Qingxue had become his first disciple.
A disciple with an Innate Sword Body might bring him many troubles. She might attract the envy of powerful experts, who could try to snatch her away. Some might even go so far as to attack him.
But since he had accepted this disciple, he would not regret it.
"Let us go."
He glanced at Ye Qingxue and spoke lightly.
"Yes."
Ye Qingxue immediately followed.
One day later, inside a forest, Li Yun casually swung his sword and cut off the most essential branch of an ancient tree. Then, he moved his blade again, and after a few breaths, a wooden sword took shape.
"Take this sword."
Li Yun waved his hand, and the wooden sword flew directly toward Ye Qingxue. He said indifferently, "Starting today, I want you to keep this sword with you at all times. No matter when, you cannot abandon this wooden sword."
"When eating, you must carry this sword on your back. When sleeping, you must hold this sword. Even when going to the toilet, you cannot put this sword down."
"Yes."
Behind Li Yun, Ye Qingxue nodded without hesitation. She took the wooden sword, and her arm immediately sank slightly. However, she only frowned for a moment before regaining her composure and holding the wooden sword in her arms.
Seeing this, Li Yun nodded slightly.
This wooden sword might seem light, but in reality, it weighed several dozen pounds. For a girl who had never cultivated martial arts, it was no small burden.
Yet Ye Qingxue could take this wooden sword without a single complaint. This showed that her will was very firm and that she was indeed a promising seedling for cultivation.
"Next, I will demonstrate eighteen sets of basic sword techniques for you. I will only demonstrate them once, so watch carefully."
Li Yun suppressed his own cultivation. Then, an ordinary long sword appeared in his hand, and he swiftly began to wield it.
The sword techniques he performed were indeed only the most ordinary basic sword techniques. These techniques were probably something even the lowest-level Body Tempering Realm cultivators would not want to practice. Only mortals might possibly practice such sword techniques.
After performing one set of sword techniques, Li Yun’s sword stance changed, and he began to perform another set.
Like before, this set of sword techniques was still only the most ordinary basic sword technique, the kind that any cultivator would look down upon.
Not only that, but for the next sixteen sets of sword techniques, Li Yun continued performing only the most basic sword techniques. All eighteen sets were at the mortal level.
If others saw Li Yun teaching a disciple in this way, they would probably curse him for misleading the younger generation and think that he was acting recklessly.
However, Ye Qingxue watched very seriously. She did not blink even once. Holding the wooden sword in her arms, her little face was earnest and focused, making her look quite adorable.
"Alright. Next, you perform the eighteen sets of sword techniques I just demonstrated."
Li Yun sheathed his long sword and spoke calmly.
"Yes."
Ye Qingxue nodded and began practicing the eighteen sets of sword techniques Li Yun had just performed.
Her movements were exactly the same as Li Yun’s, without the slightest error.
’The Innate Sword Body truly is a natural Sword Dao prodigy.’
Seeing this scene, Li Yun could not help sighing in admiration in his heart.
Although the sword techniques he had just performed were only the most ordinary basic sword techniques, if they were given to a mortal with no foundation in martial arts, it would probably take at least several days to roughly learn them.
Yet Ye Qingxue, after watching only once, could perform them without any mistake. Such talent was truly incredible.