Chapter 740: Sword Field

Seeing Pei Ye sheathed his sword: "Three-legged cat skills, and you dare to kick the hall."

He looked at the man standing stiffly in front of him, and glanced at the Yanri Palace crowd. Chen Mishuang's expression was stiff, and no one made a move, so he smiled, turned around, and returned to the sword student formation.

After this, the Yanri Palace crowd didn't play the sword anymore and left soon. Several Daoists sent them outside the academy gate. Xu Wensang still braced himself to finish the etiquette, praising the Sword Academy for its talents, etc. Thinking that even if he didn't actively spread his defeat, the story of being caught by the throat with one sword by that Seeing Pei Ye in the rumors would spread in a small range.

The afternoon sword playing class proceeded as usual. Seeing Pei Ye hadn't done such pure practice with others for a long time. The only similar thing before was the old palace of the bright moon in the mirage, but although he was looking for Yue Muzhou with the attitude of practice, Yue Muzhou treated him with the attitude of must-kill, and he couldn't communicate with that person who said "I won't take apprentices in this life".

Now Seeing Pei Ye was naturally most willing to spar and talk about the sword with Jiang Yiner, but when the two finished a round and leaned against the stone to chat, other sword students would always come over to request to spar with Seeing Pei Ye.

In fact, the eyes of most sword students had indeed been on the youth.

Seeing Pei Ye then sparred with Zhang Chao, Wen Li, Wenzheng, Chu Shuiting, Zuoqiu Longhua, etc., one by one. Regardless of their strength, he didn't refuse anyone. At this time, the youth withdrew all his sharpness, chatting and laughing, making the slightly nervous sword students feel relieved.

There were only a few sword students in the current grade with outstanding sword skills, and Jiang Yiner was always willing to spar with anyone, but now that Seeing Pei Ye and Jiang Yiner were paired up, and Yang Zhenbing didn't draw his sword anymore, the sword students didn't have experts to practice with, so the two always had to be separated.

They practiced steadily for an afternoon, and finally sat together with thin sweat, listening to several Daoists summarize the Yanri Palace sword path and analyze their various sword techniques. The sky gradually darkened, and the formal study of the day ended.

"... Not bad, so the outside world often says Mount Hua sword is strange and dangerous, but in fact, it's because 'neutrality' is the foundation, which makes it stand out," Wenzheng held two sword books and stood beside Seeing Pei Ye after standing up, "It's different from Yanri Palace sword."

"Actually, in terms of style, I inexplicably feel it's more inclined to Qingcheng."

Wenzheng's eyes lit up slightly: "Fellow student Pei is really sharp. The sword paths of the two families are very different, and few people say so, but they are indeed both out of the majestic spirit of mountains and rivers."

Seeing Pei Ye smiled: "Don't keep praising."

Wenzheng also smiled: "It's a sincere appreciation. Does fellow student Pei have a place to go tonight? Mount Hua arrived in the capital the day before yesterday, why not come to the place where we are staying for a sit."

"Ah, I'm afraid that won't work today."

"Hmm, then let's make an appointment another day." Wenzheng smiled and nodded, "See you tomorrow, fellow student Pei."

"See you tomorrow."

Seeing Pei Ye turned his head. Jiang Yiner was carrying a small bundle and holding a sword, looking at him thoughtfully from behind.

Seeing Pei Ye stretched out his arm to pick up the little cat onto his shoulder, also picked up his sword, and smiled: "The Mount Hua Sword Master doesn't know where the Sword Master went either."

He stretched again: "Class is over, where are you going, Yiner?"

"Of course, I'm going to the sword field to practice sword—aren't you going, Brother?"

"Oh, going, let's go together." It had been a long time since he was in the Sword Academy, and Seeing Pei Ye almost forgot the sword practice life in the academy. Class ended at You hour, and the Sword Academy left a lot of time for the sword students to practice by themselves.

"Then let's go to the sword field I made an appointment for."

"Okay."

"Brother is really good at talking to people. Sometimes I don't know what to say to others."

"... Ah?"

Jiang Yiner walked beside him and glanced at him: "That fellow student Wenzheng, Brother didn't seem to know her before, but you chatted quite happily."

"Hmm... Yiner, it's normal for you not to like dealing with people because you have 【Heart Eye】. It's also quite good to be quiet by yourself, no need to force yourself." Seeing Pei Ye said, "You were very amazing when you spoke on the field today. I mean, I couldn't say those things."

Jiang Yiner was somewhat embarrassed: "It was because Brother was there today that I spoke so rudely. I wouldn't say those things on normal days... Of course, if Brother wasn't there, I might have already lost."

"No, Yiner, you are very amazing at using the sword. Even if you didn't follow my method, you would have had a seven-tenths chance of winning against him." Seeing Pei Ye smiled, and added, "Then I won't teach you to say harsh words in the future, so as not to damage your image."

The cool and gentle night, the stars were very clean, and sword students passed by from time to time.

"It's not just because Brother taught me that I said it." Jiang Yiner said, "Because I think Brother can beat that Xu Wensang."

Seeing Pei Ye laughed: "Then next time you see someone powerful, you have to calculate more. If I can't beat them either, then tuck your tail back."

Jiang Yiner also smiled.

They returned to the "Bing-6" sword field. Jiang Yiner opened the door and welcomed the youth in.

The field was cleaned up neatly, which was simply worlds apart from the sword field where Seeing Pei Ye practiced sword by himself before.

"After Brother taught me the 'fighting sword' method today, I seem to have suddenly enlightened many things." Jiang Yiner took off her bundle on the big bluestone on the side, sat down herself, and left half for Seeing Pei Ye.

"Oh?"

"Before, I seemed to only be obsessed with the sword itself, and forgot about things like victory, defeat, life, and death." The girl stroked 【Zhaoshen】 on her knees seriously, "Playing the sword says 'stop at the point'. Before, I didn't think much about it, thinking that since it 'stops at the point', the victory or defeat is already decided. If the sword tip is sent forward three inches, it's no different from actual combat. I never thought there was any difference.

"But thinking about it now, how close is 'stopping at the point'?

"Stopping three inches from the throat is victory or defeat; stopping three inches into the throat is life or death. The difference is a space of six inches. Six inches, what a big space it is, enough to turn many sword moves."

Jiang Yiner said, "It's not just about fighting for victory or defeat again in these six inches, but all previous sword playing must be overturned and redone. And if a swordsman holds the expectation of 'stopping at the point' in this field, then many times they cannot use their true sword."

Seeing Pei Ye nodded seriously: "That is indeed the case. So I think, Yiner, for you to become amazing, it's not about learning one more form of 《Phoenix Roaming》, but about liberating your own sword. Just like today, once you let go, Chen Mishuang is not your match in three rounds. In the Mirage Tower, on the Winter Sword Terrace, you actually revealed a very high upper limit from time to time. And I happen to be very good at the method of standing on tiptoe to reach my own upper limit."

"But if you want to make progress in the sword, you still shouldn't be too greedy for this kind of power." He said seriously, and the girl with bright eyes was slightly startled.

"You are the inheritance of the Daoist school, and the root of the sword is also planted in Shenxiao. Head Daoist Ying didn't teach you the sword method of fighting for your life, naturally, she has her considerations." Seeing Pei Ye smiled, "You have extremely high talent, so put more thought into climbing the sword path, no need to think about how to beat others every day."

"..." Jiang Yiner suddenly fell silent.

"What's wrong?"

"Oh no."

"?"

"Brother, I remembered. When I went down the mountain, Master did warn me to be pure in the sword path and not to fight for courage with others." Jiang Yiner looked up at him, her face visibly somewhat worried, "Today I only thought about defeating my opponent, but I forgot... When Master comes in a few days, I will confess to her."

"..." Seeing Pei Ye touched his temple, "Is, is this kind of mistake serious?"

"... I will definitely be taught a lesson by Master." Jiang Yiner said in a low voice, "Maybe I will be punished to copy scriptures."

Seeing Pei Ye fell silent for a while, leaned over and whispered: "Wouldn't it be fine if we didn't tell her."

Jiang Yiner suddenly widened her apricot eyes and looked at him blankly.

Seeing Pei Ye hugged his sword: "Anyway, Head Daoist Ying probably doesn't have time to care about such small things... You can just pretend you forgot too."

"But, but... I have never lied to Master..." Jiang Yiner held both hands together.

"It's not lying, it's forgetting." Seeing Pei Ye corrected, and looked at her again, seducing: "Everything has a first time."

"... Brother, you, you are too bad. No, I must report to Master." Jiang Yiner was shocked for a long time before clenching her fist and saying firmly.

Seeing Pei Ye fell silent for a moment, tilted his head and whispered: "Then don't tell her that I taught you to lie to her."

"No, I have to report to Master too."

"..." Seeing Pei Ye's face drooped. ===== CHAPTER 741 =====