Teaching a Disciple

"My dear disciple, the unique skill passed down from our lineage's patriarch is called the Eight Desolations Six Harmonies Saber."

The Six Harmonies Saber you've learned is its basic swordsmanship. Come... let your master see how well you've practiced it."

Inside the training room!

Li Wenqing looked at Qin Yan and smiled.

Qin Yan nodded slightly and took a long sword from the weapon rack.

As he unleashed his moves, Li Wenqing's expression gradually became serious, and then turned to shock!

"This kid really is a genius."

Li Wenqing was shocked. This young man had become increasingly proficient in the Six Harmonies Saber technique and had already reached the pinnacle of his skill.

Only a month or two have passed.

His eldest disciple Tie Peng, also spent a full five years cultivating before reaching mastery.

"Master, my junior brother's swordsmanship is almost as good as mine."

Of all those present, the most shocked was Tie Peng, who had spent countless efforts to master the Six Harmonies Saber.

But how long has this junior brother been cultivating?

The stark contrast nearly caused him to lose control of his facial expressions.

This was immediately followed by a deep sense of frustration.

After a moment Qin Yan sheathed his sword and bowed slightly to Li Wenqing, saying, "Please enlighten me, Master!"

"Haha, well done, my good disciple."

Li Wenqing, unable to hide his excitement, stepped forward and patted his arm. "You've done very well, far exceeding my expectations."

Next, I will teach you the true Eight Desolations Six Harmonies Saber. The core of this technique lies in the method of circulating qi!

Once you have fully mastered it, the power of your swordsmanship will increase exponentially. At the pinnacle of your skill, you may even be able to injure others with the Blade Qi.

As he spoke, Li Wenqing took the long sword from Qin Yan's hand.

The moment the other party gripped the knife, Qin Yan could clearly sense a sudden change in Li Wenqing's aura.

His entire being exudes a sharp edge, radiating an unspeakable domineering aura.

Qin Yan stared intently at every move his opponent made, creating a gust of wind with each swing of his blade.

He could even feel an invisible energy swirling around the blade, with a layer of blade light faintly visible.

Sizzle!

In a short while, many knife marks appeared on the blue brick floor and walls.

"This is the Blade Qi?"

Qin Yan was secretly surprised, but even more curious about the extent of Li Wenqing's strength.

Could it really be the legendary Marrow-Washing Realm?!

"Dad, you're amazing!"

After completing a set of sword techniques, Li An looked at his father with admiration and couldn't help but applaud.

Li Wenqing was in a great mood and patted his son's head. "Xiao An, your father has found a Mountain Treasure for you this time. It won't be long before I brew Foundation Establishment medicine for you."

Before long you will become a master of the Skin-Refining Realm, and within two to three years you will definitely reach the Bone-Tempering Realm.

I believe your future achievements will surpass those of your father!

Li Wenqing looked at his son with eyes full of love.

"So it was all for her son."

Qin Yan listened from the side and suddenly understood.

He quickly noticed a hint of envy, even jealousy, flashing in Tie Peng's eyes.

This made Qin Yan's lips curl slightly. This kid seemed to be a generous, humble, and polite senior brother.

The emotion flashed by, and Tie Peng smiled, "Congratulations, Xiao An, and congratulations to Master for having such a worthy successor. He will surely make our Azure Blade Gang stronger in the future."

Upon hearing this, Li Wenqing smiled with relief.

"With you all assisting Xiao An, I can finally rest assured."

"Master, please rest assured, I will do my utmost to assist my junior brother in the future."

Tie Peng spoke with a serious expression.

Me too!

Qin Yan followed suit, and seeing Li An puffing out his chest with a smug look on his face, he rolled his eyes inwardly.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "A brainless idiot like me probably wouldn't even need to lift a finger."

Tie Peng estimates he can outmaneuver this kid until he dies.

"Well!"

Li Wenqing laughed heartily. With the help of Tie Peng and Qin Yan, the future of the Azure Blade Gang was sure to be bright.

He glanced at his daughter out of the corner of his eye, pondering which apprentice he would marry her off to.

He might have favored Tie Peng before, but now he leans more towards Qin Yan. This young man has greater talent and a strong sense of pride.

Making him my son-in-law might be a good option.

A moment later, Li Wenqing took out a rubbing of the Eight Desolations Six Harmonies Saber and handed it to Qin Yan.

"Memorize the contents of the book thoroughly and burn it. Never reveal it to anyone, or your cultivation will be abolished and you will be subjected to the punishment of a thousand cuts."

"Your disciple will remember this!"

Qin Yan spoke with great conviction, but in his heart he was skeptical.

"Hmm! A-Yan, if there's anything you don't understand about the Eight Desolations Six Harmonies Saber, you can ask your senior brother."

He had also been practicing for over five years, and his swordsmanship had reached a minor level of mastery!

Even among those of similar skill level, he is a master.

Li Wenqing spoke in a friendly tone, his gaze fixed on Tie Peng.

"Master, rest assured, your disciple will do his best to teach my junior brother."

Tie Peng quickly clasped his hands in response, his eyes filled with sincerity.

"I'll have to trouble you from now on, Senior Brother."

"Not at all, we're all brothers from the same sect, no need to be so polite."

Qin Yan and Tie Peng exchanged polite greetings, displaying a friendly and respectful brotherly demeanor!

Li Wenqing left first with his children.

Tie Peng brought Qin Yan to the training ground, where many people looked at Qin Yan with unfriendly expressions.

"Junior brother, it seems the brothers in the gang have quite a few complaints about you."

Tie Peng said with a half-smile.

Qin Yan's gaze, however, was fixed on Zong Xiaoshan and Qin Xiaoyi, who were surrounded by others.

"Qin Yan, your men injured my brother Qian Fei today, completely disregarding the feelings of fellow disciples. You must give us an explanation."

The speaker had dark skin, a scar near his eye, and a fierce look on his face.

"Junior brother, this man is Master's right-hand man, in charge of the gambling den business. He is Qian Fei's sworn brother, Chang Xianwen."

Most of the people around were his lackeys.

Tie Peng said in a low voice, "Why don't you step in and resolve this conflict, Senior Brother?"

"No need!" Qin Yan naturally looked down on these good-for-nothings. They knew he was Li Wenqing's personal disciple, yet they still treated him with such disrespect.

Isn't this just blatantly making things difficult for him?

Since that's the case, it's natural to establish authority properly.

"Chang Xianwen, right?"

Qin Yan sized up the middle-aged man in front of him. "You want me to give you an explanation? Who do you think you are to give me an explanation?"

Even the gang leader hasn't said anything, so why are you barking like a dog here?

"What? Kid, don't think you can be so arrogant just because you're the gang leader's personal disciple."

Our Boss Chang is the gang leader's brother who has risked his life for him. Even young ladies and gentlemen have to call him Uncle Chang.

"You're just a newbie, how dare you be so arrogant?"

Seeing their boss humiliated, the group of henchmen were furious and started yelling and cursing at Qin Yan!

"Hey, junior brother, we're all brothers from the same sect, don't act impulsively."

Tie Peng continued to offer words of persuasion, but a hint of a smile lingered in his eyes.

He thought to himself, "So impulsive at such a young age, he's practically a brute."

Tie Peng couldn't help but feel a hint of disdain for Qin Yan.

Qin Yan ignored Tie Peng and looked at Zong Xiaoshan: "Teach them a lesson!"

Zong Xiaoshan grinned!

"I paid the Qian Fei. If anyone has any complaints, I'll take the blame right here."

"Furious!"

Chang Xianwen's eyes turned cold!

"Today I'm going to teach you a lesson."