Chapter 24 I will definitely not let you down!
She recalled the sword move that Ji Ruo had used to block the last stone that was about to change direction and break, and suddenly she had a strange feeling.
It was as if the gravel was hitting Ji Ruo's sword on its own initiative.
Ji Ruo’s sword moves…light and graceful, the first to strike first to arrive!
Precise and elegant!
These words suddenly popped up in Li Nannan's mind.
She felt very absurd.
He was a Qimai realm warrior, but he was shocked speechless by a college entrance examination candidate!
Moreover, Ji Ruo's swordsmanship did not leak any sword energy at all, and it was entirely based on exquisite sword moves... In other words, Ji Ruo's swordsmanship was only at the initial stage!
The same was true for Zhang Quan and Liu Neng who followed her.
They also want to learn, but they are embarrassed.
Li Nannan pursed her lips and suddenly asked, "Student Ji Ruo, where did you learn this sword technique?"
"Learn?" Ji Ruo laughed and said, "Teacher, this sword technique is something I created myself~"
"Self-created?!" Li Nannan was shocked again.
Liang Shixian quickly said: "Teacher, this sword technique was indeed created by Ji Ruo himself. He has a great talent!"
This squad leader also had Ji Ruo's concerns.
Ji Ruo is an orphan, and his resources in all aspects are definitely not as good as those of normal students. But if he can get the favor of the inspecting warriors, and even be taught some martial arts, it will be a good thing for Ji Ruo!
If that were the case, Liang Shixian would not only not be jealous, but would also be sincerely happy for Ji Ruo!
If Ji Ruo knew what Liang Shixian was thinking, he would definitely feel that Liang Shixian was the most responsible squad leader he had ever met.
Li Nannan muttered: "This is not a natural talent, this is simply a monster..."
Ji Ruo chuckled: "It's nothing, actually."
Li Nannan couldn't help but say, "Student Ji Ruo, can you tell me how you created this sword technique? It's no exaggeration to say that this sword technique is the most exquisite martial arts sword technique I have ever seen. It's hard to imagine that it was created by a high school student."
The creation process of martial arts is a secret. Li Nannan regretted it as soon as he finished speaking, and quickly said, "Of course, if Ji Ruo doesn't want to tell you, it's okay. The teacher won't force you."
Ji Ruo shook his head pretending to be embarrassed - he had already anticipated that someone might ask him similar questions in the future, so he had already prepared relevant remarks.
"It's not really a secret," Ji Ruo said. "When I was young, there was a date tree in front of my house. Every autumn, when the dates were ripe, my father would take me to climb the tree and pick dates.
Sometimes, my dad would kick the date tree a few times, and then use his body skills to collect all the dates that fell... Sometimes, my dad would tease me and let me be hit by the falling dates, and he would stand by and laugh..."
If Ji was not lying, there was indeed such a passage in the original owner's memory.
The house he lived in before did have a date tree at the door. However, later, Ji Ruo's parents died in the war, and the young Ji Ruo could not live alone. He was sent to an orphanage by the Education Department to be raised. After Ji Ruo went to high school, the department returned a new house to Ji Ruo.
Liang Shixian knew the inside story and was a little worried: "What if..."
Ji Ruo shook his head slightly: "Don't worry, squad leader, I'm fine.
In short, my swordsmanship was created at that time. At that time, in order to avoid falling dates, I observed many times and found some patterns. Later, even when I went to the welfare home, because I was not strong enough at that time, I was bullied by some bad kids. They sometimes threw stones at me, which helped me to "deepen my memory"...
So I summarized and improved it bit by bit, and finally formed this sword technique.
I call it, Dugu Nine Swords: Breaking Arrow Style."
Li Nannan was stunned when she heard this and said apologetically: "Sorry, teacher doesn't know..."
She knew very well what "later went to an orphanage" and "was bullied by some bad kids" meant.
Ji Ruo is an orphan.
"It's okay, teacher." Ji Ruo smiled and said, "It's all in the past, isn't it? People should always look forward! We can't always live in the past."
Li Nannan was a little embarrassed after accidentally revealing a student's scar, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Liang Shixian saw this, thought for a moment, and changed the subject: "Nine Swords of Dugu? In other words, there are eight more similar sword techniques?"
“Not yet.”
Li Nannan was puzzled: "Then why..."
Ji Ruo smiled and said, "Teacher, don't you think the name Dugu Jiujian is cool?"
Li Nannan: “…”
She coughed dryly, and was inwardly amazed at Ji Ruo's great talent, but she also felt that Ji Ruo was able to maintain his sincerity towards martial arts and remain neither arrogant nor impatient under such circumstances, which was even more precious.
She couldn't help but exclaimed: "Student Ji Ruo, you are really the best student I have ever seen. Ask yourself, if I had experienced what you have experienced, I would have been unable to bear it. You are much better than me, your teacher."
Ji Ruo chuckled and was about to say something polite, but suddenly he froze -
[Congratulations to the host for unlocking a special achievement: the first sincere compliment from the elders! ]
[Reward: Upgrade*1]
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【Current stage: 1/10】
【Note: Your affirmation and sincere praise are my honor and motivation to become stronger. 】
【Note: I will definitely not let you down! 】
Ji Ruo's smile suddenly froze, which made Li Nannan and Liang Shixian stunned for a moment.
Li Nannan thought she had said something wrong by accident, and asked cautiously, "Ji, Ji Ru, what's wrong? Did the teacher say something wrong?"
When Ji came to his senses, his happy expression did not seem fake.
"No, no, how could you say something wrong? You didn't say anything wrong!"
"Then why did you just…"
"I'm so happy! Teacher, please praise me more!"
"ah?"
Li Nannan was a little confused. It was the first time she heard such a request - how could one take the initiative to let others praise oneself?
However, looking at Ji Ruo's expectant expression, she still said with some teeth aching: "Student Ji Ruo, you are great..."
Unlike Liang Shixian's psychological toothache, Li Nannan's toothache was real - now the toxins in her body had been almost eliminated by qi and blood, her paralyzed body was gradually recovering, two teeth had fallen out of her mouth, and the anesthetic effect had subsided, so of course she felt pain.
And because of Ji Ruo's actions, the sympathy and admiration she had just felt for Ji Ruo suddenly disappeared...
Hearing this, Ji Ruo felt a little disappointed.
Progress towards interim achievements has not increased.
I don’t know if it’s because he’s not sincere, or if an elder can only bring a little progress to Ji Ruo.
"Thank you, teacher."
Ji Ruo said with disinterest.
Li Nannan was suddenly even more confused.
What's wrong with this child? Why has he suddenly become so weak?
She couldn't figure it out.
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