Take Mu Qingling's move for example. It seems very powerful, but in reality, it's not very effective in actual combat. Nobody will just stand there and let you hit them.
Of course, it is still very powerful for those whose Cultivation Level is not particularly high and whose combat experience is average.
To put it bluntly...
Positioning is something that many low-level cultivators don't pay much attention to.
Their main strategy is a mindless, high-scoring battle; if you can hit them, you win; if you can't, you lose.
Mu Qingling frowned, a thoughtful look in her eyes.
Controlling Spiritual Energy...
She slightly raised her hand, and a ball of light condensed in her palm. With her control, the ball of light began to move in the direction she desired.
Mu Qingling also showed signs of strain.
Clearly, activating the Spiritual Qi that had already left her body was still somewhat difficult for her.
It wasn't because her Cultivation Level was insufficient; it was simply because Mu Qingling hadn't deliberately practiced.
Those First Grade Alchemist can also flexibly control their Spiritual Energy, even though their Cultivation Level is only at the Qi Condensation Stage.
After trying it for a bit, Mu Qingling's face lit up with joy.
Although she cannot yet control it flexibly, it means that what Su Chen said is achievable, and she can also change the direction of the Sword Intent.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!"
Mu Qingling's expression turned solemn, and she quickly bowed very respectfully to Su Chen.
In the days that followed.
Mu Qingling cultivated in the Courtyard, and her control over Spiritual Energy became increasingly proficient, allowing her to freely manipulate the direction of the Spiritual Energy sphere.
But that's all.
Although Mu Qingling has good talent, this is something that most people would find difficult to master in less than a few decades. Even for someone with good comprehension, it would take at least several years to fully master it.
This is probably why even low-level cultivators wouldn't know how to do it.
Because they are already quite young, only a prodigy could learn these things.
This day.
Looking at Su Chen lying on the Grand Master Chair, Mu Qingling couldn't help but ask, "Sir, am I really that incompetent?"
Over the past few days, Su Chen's attitude had remained very indifferent, which gradually eroded her confidence and made her somewhat worried.
If Su Chen can't take her as his disciple, the Mu Family might be finished, and so would she.
Su Chen didn't even open his eyes, but simply said calmly, "You still have some self-awareness."
Mu Qingling's heart trembled, and the worry in her eyes grew even stronger.
But soon, she shook her head, her eyes gradually calming down.
Mu Qingling took a deep breath, then knelt down before Su Chen and kowtowed three times.
"Sir, although you did not accept me as your apprentice, you have still shown me the kindness of teaching."
Thank you, sir!
Mu Qingling's tone was calm. She kowtowed three times because the Mu Family was in a state of crisis and could be in danger at any moment.
Unable to repay Su Chen's kindness in teaching her, she could only kowtow three times.
Su Chen remained motionless. He then asked, "If it weren't for me, how do you plan to resolve the Mu Family's crisis?"
Upon hearing this, a look of confusion flashed across Mu Qingling's eyes, but it quickly disappeared, and she gave a bitter laugh.
There's no solution!
"In this world, lacking strength means losing everything. Lin Yun'er has the Imperial Family behind her, which is something I can't change no matter what I do right now."
"However, the Mu Family has secretly sent some of its Direct Line away safely, Mu Family Bloodline will not be severed."
"As for myself, I will die alongside the Mu Family."
Su Chen chuckled softly upon hearing this. He slowly opened his eyes and said calmly, "So, this is your solution?"
Mu Qingling was stunned, somewhat not understanding Su Chen's meaning.
Su Chen couldn't help but shake his head, then continued, "Lin Yun'er is quite proud. If you go to her and express your willingness to become her Maid, given her personality, she definitely won't target the Mu Family anymore."
"You'll just be humiliated by her later, but she definitely won't kill you. Instead, she'll take you around and show off her prowess."
"In this way, the stalemate can be broken."
For ordinary cultivators, without a background, all they can do is eke out a living.
Mu Qingling's personality is one of unyielding strength. If it were Child of Destiny of their own, of course there would be no problem, because they would always be able to turn misfortune into good fortune and meet all sorts of good teachers and helpful friends.
But what about Mu Qingling?
What does she have?
It's fair to say there's nothing left.
In this situation, the only outcome of being unyielding is an early death; there is no other way.
In Su Chen's view, a sword does not necessarily have to be upright.
It can be discreet when folded up, but stunning when drawn.
Mu Qingling's aptitude is not bad. Once she finds an opportunity to break through to the Void Refinement stage, the Cangyun Empire will no longer be able to restrict her, and any problem will be easily solved.
Upon hearing these words, Mu Qingling's expression was full of hesitation.
She had actually considered similar things, but ultimately gave up on them.
She couldn't do the job of being Lin Yun'er's Maid.
Rather than being Lin Yun'er's Maid, I'd rather she just die.
Mu Qingling took a deep breath, and said with a serious expression, neither humble nor arrogant, "Sir, Lin Yun'er is not worthy."
This statement wasn't exactly a rebuttal to Su Chen, but it did reveal her attitude.
Seeing this, Su Chen didn't say anything more and closed her eyes.
However, he actually gave Mu Qingling a slightly higher score in his mind.
If Mu Qingling were truly rational, he would actually find it rather ordinary, because it's the choice most people in the world would make.
However, Mu Qingling has her own beliefs and will not allow herself to be betrayed. Su Chen appreciates this kind of emotional thinking even more.
At that very moment.
Three people walked in through the door. The one in the lead was middle-aged woman with an extremely cold expression. She kept scanning the Courtyard.
Soon, she saw Su Chen in front of Mu Qingling, so she quickly walked over.
"Mu Qingling, could this be the savior of the Mu Family you were talking about?"
Zhao Rong's voice was full of disdain and coldness. Mu Qingling had previously told the people in the clan that she was seeking a master from Su Chen, and that if Su Chen was willing to accept her, he could save the Mu Family.
So when she heard about it, she immediately rushed over.
As for saving the Mu Family, she thought it was impossible; it was just Mu Qingling making excuses again.
Mu Qingling frowned, somewhat displeased, and said, "Third Aunt, why didn't you even knock? Whatever you have to say, go outside and talk. Don't disturb the master's rest."
The person who came was the wife of the third branch of the Su Family, who was also Mu Qingling's third aunt.
"Gentlemen?"
Zhao Rong sneered, looking at Su Chen with disdain. "He's quite good-looking, but he doesn't have any Cultivation Level fluctuations. I could believe someone like him as a kept Little White, but he thinks he can save our Mu Family?"
"Mu Qingling, you know the current situation of the Mu Family. You shameless thing, why aren't you thinking of a solution? Instead, you're flirting with that Little White. Are you really going to drag the entire Mu Family down with you?"
"Guards, break this Little White and throw him out of the Mu Family."
Zhao Rong looked at Mu Qingling with disgust. Even at a time like this, she still had the mind to keep Little White.
The Old Master of the Mu Family has passed away, and this matter cannot be kept secret for long. Once Lin Yun'er finds out, the entire Mu Family will be finished.
As a result, Mu Qingling was still doing all this, which made Zhao Rong extremely angry.