Ch. 21Taking a Master
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Ye eats a large meal, including a whole lamb shank, with Pan Zhengyang and Xu Yanwu watching.
- Xu Yanwu reveals that Li Ye's martial art decreases Blood Essence during practice but condenses it afterwards, requiring precise Blood Essence control and perception.
- Xu Yanwu offers to teach Li Ye the Twelve Golden Palaces Dragon Tiger Gate, which has benefits like prolonged youth, immense strength, and an iron body.
- Li Ye accepts Xu Yanwu as his master and agrees to return the next day for training.
Character Developments
- Li Ye demonstrates an exceptional appetite and Blood Essence perception, impressing Xu Yanwu and Pan Zhengyang.
- Xu Yanwu reveals he was a genius in his past but is now an ordinary person, emphasizing the importance of practice and talent in martial arts.
- Pan Zhengyang shows knowledge of martial arts and supports Xu Yanwu's decision to teach Li Ye.
Significant Themes
- The importance of talent, practice, and appetite in martial arts progression.
- The benefits of mastering the Twelve Golden Palaces Dragon Tiger Gate, including prolonged youth and increased strength.
- The loss of martial arts knowledge and the need for a successor.
Character Interactions
- Pan Zhengyang and Xu Yanwu observe Li Ye's eating habits, leading to Xu Yanwu deciding to teach Li Ye martial arts.
- Li Ye and Xu Yanwu establish a master-apprentice relationship, with Li Ye showing respect and eagerness to learn.
- Pan Zhengyang supports Xu Yanwu's decision and acts as a witness to their master-apprentice agreement.