"When you spar, be careful not to hurt anyone," Lord Mu reminded the two.
Then Mu Chenshuang and Mu Chunxi walked onto the dueling platform, holding wooden swords and bowing with clenched fists.
"Today I finally have the opportunity to learn from your swordsmanship, Shen Shuang," Mu Chunxi said with a smile, her eyes showing no hostility, as if she were genuinely seeking guidance.
Mu Chenshuang said calmly, "Me too."
The two stood in their respective positions.
The contest begins; the winner will be decided in ten moves.
Mu Chunxi struck first, but Mu Chenshuang easily parried her attack.
The two swordsmen were clearly different. Mu Chenshuang's swordsmanship was more aggressive and powerful, while Mu Chunxi's swordsmanship was more restrained and steady. It was obvious that the two had different internal energy cultivation methods.
If neither side deliberately controls or conceals their moves, they will be unable to distinguish who is superior, even though their techniques are different.
"Shuang'er's sword skills have not weakened at all, but have become even stronger. It seems that Shuang'er has not neglected her martial arts training. However, Chunxi is no less than Shuang'er. It seems that she has been training hard all these years while traveling abroad."
Lord Mu was quite satisfied with their performance.
Shen Nanzhi responded to Lord Mu's words in a deep voice, "Like father, like son. Lord Mu's daughters are naturally no less than men. Many men may not be able to compare with them."
Lord Mu chuckled softly, a smile playing on his stern brows, showing how pleased he was with his two daughters.
"Now that the country is peaceful and prosperous, it is good for young women to practice martial arts to protect themselves. However, in your opinion, Nan Zhi, whose swordsmanship is superior?" Lord Mu asked, looking at Shen Nan Zhi.
Shen Nanzhi stared intently at the dueling platform. “With both of them holding back, it is indeed difficult to judge. However, compared to Shuang’er’s swordsmanship, Miss Mu’s sword moves have a tendency to go astray. Of course, if she controls it well, even I might not be able to block it in one move. But if she goes in the wrong direction, she might hurt herself.”
Lord Mu completely agreed with Shen Nanzhi's statement.
After the ten moves were completed.
Mu Chenshuang had a slight advantage, and her sword was pointed at Mu Chunxi's throat.
Mu Chunxi smiled, showing no resentment at her defeat. "I lost."
Mu Chenshuang sheathed her wooden sword and said calmly, "Thank you for the courtesy."
She knew very well that Mu Chunxi had not used her true strength, deliberately concealed it, and even lost on purpose.
Mu Chenshuang did not reveal this point.
After the two finished their match, they stepped off the platform.
Lord Mu praised the two of them and pointed out the flaws in Mu Chunxi's previous moves. Mu Chunxi listened attentively.
Afterwards, Mu Chunxi said she had something to do and took her leave of the military camp.
The Vice Minister of War came to see the Marquis to discuss something, so only Mu Chenshuang and Shen Nanzhi were left alone together.
After exchanging a few pleasantries like friends, the two understood each other perfectly and there was no awkwardness between them.
Shen Nanzhi accompanied Mu Chenshuang on a walk around the military camp.
Mu Chenshuang asked him some questions about the Libei Army. Of course, she wouldn't ask anything too provocative, just things that most people already knew.
"So far everything is going smoothly and there are no major problems. After all, it is a majestic lion. Even if it has been hidden for a few years, with a little training, it can at least regain more than half of its former power."
"With your abilities, Nan, I don't think you'll be able to train an even better army than before within a year."
This is certainly the truth. Shen Nanzhi is a general with talent that comes along only once in a century. In her opinion, he is fully capable of competing with the former Prince Xiaoyao.
Shen Nanzhi smiled faintly, a slight curve appearing at the corner of his lips. "I will certainly complete His Majesty's mission."
"Yes, but it's always better to be cautious and pay close attention to your surroundings."
"I know."
Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the entrance of the military camp.
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