Scientific Divination

Si Ming sighed. He had told the truth, but not only did his opponents not believe him, his own people didn't believe him either.

"Not just throwing knives, I will also learn swordsmanship, spearmanship, and staff techniques in the future, combining the strengths of various schools, discarding the dross and refining the essence to create the martial art that best suits me."

Although Si Ming does not intend to become the kind of martial artist who uses martial arts as a means and has no respect for it, now that he has such extraordinary talent, it would be a real waste not to follow the path of learning from all schools of thought.

Yao Bilian stared at Si Ming carefully, and said, "Something seems different. It's true that people only improve through trials. After getting injured, you seem to have matured a lot. Have you gained any life insights?"

Si Ming smiled and said, "I've just realized that I prefer the process to the result. I probably had this mixed up before."

Murong Qing and Zhong Lingxiu didn't understand the meaning of her words, but Yao Bilian did understand somewhat. "You plan to become a martial arts fanatic in the future?"

"It's not impossible, but I prefer the application of martial arts to the practice of martial arts."

"That's a battle maniac?"

Si Ming thought for a moment and said, "It still feels slightly different."

As the group walked out, talking amongst themselves, a strangely dressed girl suddenly blocked their way, looking at Si Ming and saying, "I didn't expect you to win in the end. This chivalrous man acts with integrity and never takes advantage of others..."

Before she could finish speaking, Zhong Lingxiu suddenly exclaimed, "Oh—it's the clothes of the Great Radish Hero!"

The young woman wore a white ancient-style outer robe, over which was a gauze garment. Exquisite embroidery adorned the collar, sleeves, and shoulders, exuding understated elegance. Her long, ink-black hair was tied up with a jade crown, neat and simple, with a white hairband hanging down her back, nestled against her black hair. The simple colors intertwined to create a breathtaking beauty. The only adornment she wore was a forehead ornament, primarily made of white jade, inlaid with silver pieces and jade beads, adding a touch of nobility to her otherwise somewhat plain appearance, giving her a refined and gentlemanly air.

This kind of clothing is clearly not what modern people wear; in Si Ming's eyes, it's just like cosplay.

The girl was taken aback at first, then her face lit up with surprise. "I didn't expect to find like-minded people here. Please excuse my poor attempt."

With a flick of her wrist, she stylishly tossed her hair, which had been hanging down her chest, behind her back. This seemed to be a classic move from "The Legend of the Divine Radish Hero," eliciting an excited scream from Zhong Lingxiu, while Murong Qing watched with rapt attention.

Zhong Lingxiu simply let go of Si Ming's arm and ran to the girl's side to strike a pose together. After the two struck an Anomalies pose, they simultaneously shouted, "Tianyuan Breakthrough, Red Lotus Radish!"

The sound attracted the attention of many people. Murong Qing, who was watching from the sidelines, blushed, probably because she remembered that she had also struck such an embarrassing pose back then. On the contrary, the two people involved were completely unaware and showed no shame whatsoever.

"Uh, you came here just to tell me this?"

Si Ming was too exhausted to complain anymore.

The girl seemed to wake from a dream, coughed, and said seriously, "My name is Nan Kemeng, and I'm your opponent in the next round."

Si Ming asked doubtfully, "Doesn't the draw need to be done again for each round of the competition?"

"I know, but you'll definitely be drawn against me in the next round. It's the result of divination, there's no mistake," Nan Kemeng said confidently. "I came to remind you to hurry up and gather information about me, so that the competition can be fairer. Just like today's match, you can devise targeted tactics to make up for any shortcomings in your performance. I have a suggestion for you, you can watch the third part of 'The Legend of the Divine Radish Hero'."

After saying that, she left gracefully.

"What exactly is going on?" This kind of one-sided conversation left Si Ming a little confused.

Zhong Lingxiu explained, "She's wearing the clothes of the third-generation Great Radish Hero."

"Uh, that's not what I wanted to ask."

Yao Bilian said thoughtfully, "She is very likely a disciple of Daoist School Nanhua Sect of Daoism. Zhuang Zhou, and the butterfly dreamed of being Zhuang Zhou. It is said that the Pumpkin School's ultimate technique, the 'Dream Butterfly Art,' allows one to imagine oneself as a certain character and then naturally imitate that person's fighting style."

Si Ming asked curiously, "Fictional characters are fine too?"

"I don't know, but judging from the girl's expression, it should work."

This Cultivation Method is simply a dream-level cosplay skill!

Chapter Sixty-Three Scientific Divination

"Sure Enough Radish Slash!"

On the television screen, a gray-clad swordsman wielding a large cleaver slashes down at his enemy in a magnified, slow-motion shot, the light and shadow flashing as if a red lotus flower were blooming.

The two passed each other, landing motionless on the ground as if frozen into statues.

"Ah--"

Suddenly, the villain let out a miserable scream as a red light emanated from his back. It was the sword energy that pierced through his body and continued its momentum, cutting down a row of bamboo trees in the distance.

"A thousand men fought, countless nights were stained with blood, for many years, life and death were fought with a laugh and a song of fierce swordsmanship."

The gray-clad swordsman, with a compassionate expression, sighed deeply, not even glancing back at the corpse behind him, before drawing his sword and leaving the bamboo forest. The autumn wind blew blew, creating an atmosphere of boundless sorrow, followed by the end credits song.

"It's so moving; no matter how many times I watch it, it's always so touching."

Zhong Lingxiu stared intently at the screen, wiping away tears with a tissue, then using it to blow her nose. Only after the end credits had finished did she turn to Si Ming and ask, "So, now you understand the charm of 'The Legend of the Legend of the Divine Radish Hero'?"

"Yes, she certainly has exceptional qualities."

The fight scenes, in particular, are far more entertaining than those ancient costume martial arts dramas from my previous life. They are all based on real kung fu. For example, when performing light-body skills, there is no need to use wires, which makes it very natural. There are also no overly contrived movements like pushing the palm forward to show Internal Cultivation.

In addition, the plot is also commendable. Although there are some logical inconsistencies, they are minor. While promoting the main theme of justice prevailing, it also enriches the plot with some conflicts between friendship and family. Although it only scratches the surface to cater to the tastes of teenagers and does not explore human nature in depth, it still has a certain depth.

With its sound logic, correct values, exciting moments, marketable elements, literary flair, and profound meaning, "The Legend of the Divine Radish Hero" surpasses most of the domestic dramas that Si Ming watched in his previous life. Although it hasn't reached the level of a masterpiece, it is undeniably an excellent work. No wonder it has produced seven installments in a row, sparked a craze, and attracted so many die-hard fans.

If we had to nitpick, this TV series is ultimately aimed at teenagers, so the content is inevitably a bit childish, somewhat resembling a tokusatsu (special effects) show.

"However, the outfit of this 'Great Radish Hero' seems somewhat different from that of the young girl."

Si Ming had wanted to ask this question from the beginning. He originally thought that he would have to change his appearance in the middle, for example, after mastering the divine skill, he would change into a cooler and more handsome outfit to show that he was different from before.

Zhong Lingxiu said casually, "That Daoist School woman surnamed Nan plays the third generation of Great Radish Hero. She is a Confucian heroine who always says things like 'be merciful when you can,' and 'leave a way out for your enemies.' She likes to preach, and she is the personality I dislike the most among the seven generations of heroes."

Now we're watching the second generation of Great Radish Hero. He comes from Military School background, but after losing his lover and family in a war, he grew to hate fighting and joined the Mohist School. He travels around trying to stop conspirators from starting wars, always carrying a melancholic air, but he never shows mercy when he strikes, displaying the ruthlessness of a Military School. He's my favorite Great Radish Hero."

"... Why do you think we're watching 'The Legend of the Divine Radish Hero' today?"