King Yue's Divine Arrow

Helan Yue'er, who followed closely step-by-step, and the two elders behind him with terrifying auras and unfathomable martial arts, made Duàn Yì feel exceptionally uncomfortable under their gazes.

After leaving the arena, Zhào Yù had matters to attend to and left, and Lěng Qīngméi also returned to her own affairs. Thus, Duàn Yì could only wander the mountain with Helan Yue'er, Granny An, and Eunuch Qiu.

They exchanged conversation and learned a great deal of information.

The Helan Family was located in Mengzhou, Hebei Province. They were originally from the Xianbei people of the grasslands. Later, when the Xianbei were defeated in the wars and annexations among the grassland tribes, the ancestors of the Helan Family led seven thousand brave warriors, along with their livestock and horses, to Great Xia to seek a livelihood.

Great Xia was the foremost nation on the continent of Shenzhou, with a powerful and imposing national strength that looked down upon all directions. It did not reject foreign generals. Therefore, the imperial court specially enfeoffed the Helan Family patriarch as a Guoyi Duwei, granting him real power and command of his clan's soldiers. A Sunset Horse Farm in Mengzhou was also entrusted to the Helan Family for management.

Thus, after several generations, the Helan Family dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to training soldiers and raising horses, increasing Great Xia's strength. They finally established a firm foothold and completely integrated into the local society.

Furthermore, the Helan Family had a considerable reputation in the Jianghu. This was because, in their time on the grasslands, the Helan Family was Xianbei nobility and had passed down the Dragon Hidden Great Heart Sutra martial art for generations. Its power was unparalleled, and upon arriving in the Central Plains' Martial Arts World, it shone even brighter and was widely praised.

This was not all. The ancestors of the Helan Family were extremely far-sighted. After establishing themselves, their first action was to arrange marriages between their eligible sons and daughters and citizens of Great Xia. Their spouses were either from families of impeccable background and great potential or were from powerful aristocratic clans.

Secondly, they befriended experts from all walks of life, helped those in distress, and won over the populace.

As a result, the Helan Family flourished in both the imperial court and the Jianghu, completely becoming a regional overlord. The family's descendants in each generation either joined the army or roamed the Jianghu, becoming increasingly prosperous.

Helan Yue'er was the daughter of the current Helan family patriarch. She had two elder brothers and three younger brothers above and below her, and she was the only daughter, thus she was doted upon and was the apple of the Helan Family's eye.

As for Eunuch Qiu and Granny An, they had received help from the Helan Family in their early years and had a harmonious relationship. After retiring from public life, they sought refuge with the Helan Family and lived there, existing as something akin to honored guests.

It could be said that the Helan Family's influence and overall strength far surpassed that of the Golden Cauldron Sect.

"No wonder everyone on the mountain is so afraid of you. Even if you weren't the sect leader's relative, I doubt anyone would dare to defy your wishes."

Duàn Yì couldn't help but sigh at the vast difference between people. Helan Yue'er was born superior; it was a distance that an ordinary person might never cross even with a lifetime of effort.

At the same time, he understood that Ruan Dong's infatuation with Helan Yue'er was likely not just about wanting to win the beauty's heart, but also about wanting to board the Helan Family's grand ship and save himself thirty years of struggle. It was human nature.

"That's not true at all! They don't fear me; they respect me. Unlike you, who dared to tease me the first time we met. If I hadn't seen your good performance later, I would have definitely caught you and tickled you."

Helan Yue'er strongly disagreed with Duàn Yì's statement. What did he mean by fear? They were clearly trying to please her. She was even a little annoyed because Duàn Yì seemed to regard her as a spoiled and unreasonable girl.

"Alright, we'll stop here. Duàn Yì, I told you earlier that if you taught Ruan Dong a lesson, I would teach you a lightness skill. There's no one else here, and the terrain is open. This is the perfect place to settle this."

Granny An had spoken little on the way, only watching as Little Yue'er, with just a few words from Duàn Yì, revealed her family background, while he revealed nothing about himself. She secretly shook her head.

If they were to marry in the future, Yue'er would likely be toyed with in the palm of this scoundrel's hand. However, the vast difference in their statuses meant that it might not go so smoothly.

"Granny An, when did you say you would teach him a lightness skill? Isn't that letting him off too easily?"

As soon as Helan Yue'er asked, Granny An glanced at her. She stuck out her tongue and stopped talking, instead looking at Duàn Yì with anticipation, as if she had thought of something interesting.

"Then this junior thanks Granny An. May I ask what lightness skill you are referring to?"

Hearing that he could learn a martial art, Duàn Yì immediately became excited, like a wolf seeing meat, eager to devour it.

He wasn't sure if it was because he had been practicing martial arts intensely for the past few days, but Duàn Yì's perception of martial arts had changed. He used to see it as a path to gaining immense power and a necessary guarantee for a better future, much like acquiring knowledge and a degree in his past life.

But recently, he had gained a new understanding. He could find enjoyment amidst the tediousness, becoming more energetic the more he practiced, more interested the more he learned, even becoming engrossed in it, which greatly surprised him.

"In the battles of the Jianghu, one cannot avoid perilous situations. Therefore, a lightness skill for sudden bursts of speed and rapid short-distance dashes to escape is indispensable. When I was young, I learned a lightness skill called King Yue's Divine Arrow, which falls into this category. Watch."

Granny An raised her Serpent Cane and spoke to Duàn Yì. Then, she shot out like an arrow loosed from a bow, landing after crossing ten feet. Her toes lightly touched the green grass on the ground, using the momentum to turn and increase her speed. In the blink of an eye, only a silhouette remained before Duàn Yì.

Moreover, when Granny An first leaped, there was no change around Duàn Yì. Two breaths later, a gust of clear wind arose, rustling the green grass on the ground, demonstrating her speed and explosive power.

"King Yue's Divine Arrow, that name is a bit strange, and also a bit familiar. Ah, I've got it. It's a lightness skill from the Iron Sword Sect."

Seeing the significant effect of this lightness skill, Duàn Yì's face lit up with joy. After all, having good lightness skills meant having the confidence to pursue others or escape.

He then became troubled by the name "King Yue's Divine Arrow." After a moment of thought, he recalled which martial art it was.

The Jin-line Iron Sword Sect was recorded in The Sword Stained with Royal Blood and later in The Deer and the Cauldron. Because it was during a period of decline in martial arts, it was not very famous.

However, Duàn Yì remembered it, mainly because a sect named after iron swords actually placed great importance on lightness skills.

Hundred Changes Divine Movement, King Yue's Divine Arrow, and Climbing Clouds Riding Dragon were all lightness skills of the Iron Sword Sect. There was also a hidden weapon martial art. As for swordsmanship, there were no explicit records, which had made Duàn Yì curious for quite some time, and he had even searched for information, thus his memory was profound.

Among them, Hundred Changes Divine Movement was widely known due to Wei Xiaobao, as this skill allowed a cunning young man to repeatedly escape danger, earning it the title of superior.

Compared to this, Climbing Clouds Riding Dragon and King Yue's Divine Arrow paled significantly. It was estimated that very few people had even heard of them, let alone remembered them.

However, to be fair, although King Yue's Divine Arrow was not as varied as Hundred Changes Divine Movement, it emphasized speed. Its essence was to move like an arrow loosed from a bow, with no turning back, and it could be considered a good lightness skill.

Just as he had seen earlier, Granny An's movements were like an arrow, direct and straightforward, yet fleeting. It perfectly suited Duàn Yì's temperament and would also complement the Songshan Swordplay very well.

"In the path of lightness skills, the foundation of the legs is most important. Your swordsmanship is indeed not bad, and your swordsmanship foundation is extremely solid, but an unstable lower body is a great flaw, making you easily targeted. King Yue's Divine Arrow is not difficult to learn, but if you want to compensate for the lack of leg foundation, you must practice diligently and steadily. This way, you will achieve two goals at once."

Eunuch Qiu advised from the side. He had noticed Duàn Yì's ordinary footwork on the arena earlier, realizing it was solely used to complement his swordsmanship, with a lack of stability in his legs. Once someone exploited this weakness, he would easily fall into danger.

Duàn Yì nodded repeatedly. This was practical advice that would only benefit him.

As they were speaking, Granny An landed on the green grass and instantly arrived beside Duàn Yì, stroking Yue'er's small head with a face full of affection. She was only slightly out of breath, indicating her profound cultivation.

"Granny An, I know this King Yue's Divine Arrow too. Why don't I teach him instead?"

"Duàn Yì, how about it? I'm a rare master teacher. If you let me teach you, you'll definitely learn quickly."

Helan Yue'er nuzzled Granny An's palm comfortably, like a cat, then revealed a sly look and spoke to Granny An and Duàn Yì.

Since reuniting with Duàn Yì, this young girl had abandoned her previous rude and willful demeanor, which could be considered a change of heart.

Duàn Yì didn't reject the idea of being taught by such a beautiful young lady, but he still had reservations. He heard Granny An agree, "That's fine. If you teach him, and he succeeds, you two can spar and compete, which will definitely deepen your understanding. Let's do it this way."

Well, even Granny An, who he thought would object, had agreed. Duàn Yì naturally nodded.

Anyway, as long as the Tower of Hidden Martial Arts included this King Yue's Divine Arrow, he could quickly get started with his exceptional comprehension. If there were any parts he didn't understand, he could always ask Granny An or Bái Xī Wén.

Yuè'er was just a classmate who handed out textbooks; she wouldn't affect his grand plan for martial arts training.