Chapter 32: The Fairy in the Painting
"This... isn't a good idea..." Maidong looked embarrassed.
"What's wrong with that? First, it can temporarily replace the Dragon-Entangling Sword Technique. Second, if we are discovered, we will have an excuse, right?" Lingxiang patted Maidong's hand as if this could reassure her. Fearing that she would disagree, she pushed her into his arms again.
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Maidong looked at the book in his hand, his face flushed. Lingxiang's behavior was getting worse and worse, and he could even think of such a method.
Even so, she searched the study room thoroughly, but still couldn't find the so-called Dragon-Entwining Sword Technique. Where on earth had her master hidden it? Could he have left it in the bedroom?
Just when she was at a loss and wondering whether to sneak into Master Fu Yin's bedroom, she suddenly felt something was wrong behind her - she leaned against the flower stand, but the flower stand did not move at all, and the porcelain vase she had just touched was as solid as a rock, without even the slightest shake.
There must be something strange!
Maidong reached out and tried to pick up the celadon vase, but he couldn't lift it.
As expected, the master actually has a secret place to hide! Mai Dong thought so and unscrewed it left and right.
Huh? Why can't I turn it? Aren't these objects usually found in secret rooms or darkrooms in storybooks? Could it be that the master glued this bottle there on purpose?
Forget it, let’s go look in the master’s bedroom.
Maidong turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly felt something was wrong.
The master is kind-hearted and often says that all plants and trees have spirits. He never lets his fellow apprentices place flowers and leaves in the house. However, there is a flower branch in this vase, which looks bare and crisp, as if it is a dead object.
She took out the branch to check, but heard a "crackling" sound from under the flower stand, and then there was no movement.
Sure enough, that's where the mechanism is!
But why can I only hear the sound of the mechanism but not see the door opening?
Ophiopogon pushed it, but the flower stand remained motionless.
This is strange. There must be a mechanism here, but why did it make a sound and then there was no reaction at all?
Looking at this antique flower stand, Maidong tapped the dry branch in his hand and suddenly discovered the secret.
Although it was a flower stand, it held antique plates, fans, and other items. There was a porcelain vase on each side, a celadon vase on the left and a white vase on the right. As soon as I took the branch out of the celadon vase, the mechanism reacted. If...
Maidong thought about it and placed the dry branch in his hand into the white porcelain on the right. He heard the sound of gears turning from under the flower stand, but...
The rotation stopped, but the Bogu flower stand remained as steady as a rock.
This is strange! Could it be that the master made this toy out of boredom?
Maidong looked confused and turned the white porcelain vase as if possessed by a mysterious force.
The flower stand shook for a while, and after a while, it separated to the left and right, revealing a tunnel underneath.
Ha! You're telling the truth!
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Cheng Qi's sword moves really amazed Lingxiang, and even Han Yang was greatly surprised.
Despite his size, he was able to perform this light sword technique smoothly and efficiently. If you didn't see it with your own eyes, no one would believe it if you told others about it.
As for the other opponent, although there was not much difference in sword style, he was still no match for the agile Cheng Yu in terms of skills. However, he used the sword with maturity and stability, not like a beginner, and he was always able to neutralize the dangerous moves one by one.
For a while, the situation was deadlocked and the winner was evenly matched.
Perhaps not wanting to continue in such a stalemate, Cheng Qi's moves suddenly became more swift and his sword strokes were as sharp as the wind.
His opponent, who had been barely able to hold his own, was now gradually unable to withstand the blow and was slowly being pushed to the edge of the arena.
Cheng Yu thrust out his sword, and seeing that the man was about to be defeated, he unexpectedly leaned back, turned his body, and with the power of wind, he stepped on the edge and went around to the center of the martial arts arena.
It’s actually the Cloud-Stepping Step!
Cheng Yu was shocked when he saw this and quickly turned around to attack.
The man did not pause for long after he stood still. He pointed the tip of his sword downwards, twisted his left hand, and imbued the blade with true energy. Then he slashed the sword, and streams of true energy struck Chengqi directly.
It turned out to be the Fu Shui Sword Technique!
Lingxiang and Hanyang were both extremely surprised - the Cloud-Treading Steps and the Covering Water Sword Technique were both Yuanqing techniques, and could only be practiced at the Qi Refining Stage.
Although this person's move is only an entry-level sword style in the Fu Shui Sword Technique, it would be really unbearable if it hit Cheng Yu, who was barely at the Body Tempering Stage.
Cheng Qi had no idea what was going on and rushed towards the man from Taichung without any hesitation, and that man had no intention of holding back.
Seeing that the sword energy was about to hit him, Lingxiang flew onto the stage, grabbed Cheng Yu with one hand, and with the other hand, he used the "Bolang Calmness Technique" to raise a shield to block the two of them.
Han Yang ignored the rules at this time, went on stage and held down the man's sword-holding hand, interrupting his sword moves.
"That's enough! The point of a martial arts performance is to learn from each other, so stop here!"
However, the sword energy had already been released, and invisible energy struck Lingxiang's shield, causing it to tremble. Although Cheng Yu's cultivation level was low and he couldn't see the profound energy, he could feel a vibration in front of him.
Could it be that this young peak master saved me?
At first, I looked down on her because she was younger than me, but now I feel so ashamed.
After the remaining energy of the sword technique faded, Lingxiang put away the shield, turned around and smiled at Cheng Yu:
"Your swordplay is really good, very exciting!"
The competition between Long Qi and Xin Yi was completely different from that between Cheng Qi and Cheng Yu.
One uses brute force to wield the sword, the other swings the sword and chops.
The two of them fought so hard that Master Fuyin frowned - this wasn't a sword fight, it was clearly chopping wood...
However, Xinyi's technique seems to be using a knife. Could it be that he learned knife skills before?
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The secret passage was not deep. After walking up a few steps, I saw a wooden door. I pushed the door open and entered. The secret room was only as big as a study, but many objects were neatly arranged in it.
Maidong searched carefully and finally found the Dragon-Channel Sword Technique on a row of bookshelves.
She looked at the "Secret Play of Hehuan" in her hand, hesitated for a moment, and put it back to its original position on the Dragon-Channing Sword Technique.
Just as she was about to go out, she saw a painting hanging in the corner. The woman in the painting was graceful and elegant, holding an incense burner in her hand and standing on a lotus.
"The night rain in the west window asks about the tea roses, the cold wind cuts the candle, the blue smoke is so beautiful that it refuses to go away. Pure and humble, I don't care about the worldly idleness, holding the incense in my white hands, the light is dim and there is no place to find..."
Could this person be the Master's sweetheart? No wonder the Master is always alone, it turns out he already has someone in his heart!
But for some reason, I always feel that this woman looks very familiar, but I can't remember her for a while...
Just as Maidong was deep in thought, he heard the sound of drums and bells outside.
It's time for the brothers to come and sweep the yard. If they don't leave now, they won't be able to leave.
She hurriedly put away her sword and left the secret room.
Who is this woman? Why is she wearing the Taoist uniform of the Yuanqing sect?
Maidong was full of questions, and so was Lingxiang - the one fighting against Cheng Qi was named Hui Wu, but who was his background? He was already in the Qi Refining Stage and could use Yuan Qing's skills, which was really strange.
Now, I feel like this person is somewhat familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen him before...
Could it be that he was the son of a wealthy family down the mountain who had been deceived by her?
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