The next morning, Qin Lang was the first to arrive at Azure Waves Pavilion to request an audience.
Mu Yunxin felt slightly puzzled when she saw him.
Suppressing the faint excitement in his heart, Qin Lang cupped his hands and reported his purpose: "Master, this disciple has practiced the Azure Waves Blade Technique to the minor mastery stage as of yesterday."
"Oh?" Mu Yunxin was surprised.
Although this progress was far from as monstrous as Fang Chen's, it was still quite impressive.
She nodded. "If that is the case, demonstrate it for me."
Qin Lang acknowledged her command and immediately began displaying the blade technique.
Blade light flashed, accompanied by the faint sound of waves. Though the three layers of force were slightly raw, he could already unleash them smoothly in succession—the very mark of minor mastery.
A moment later,
Qin Lang sheathed his blade and stood upright, gazing at the master expectantly.
Mu Yunxin's expression softened, and she nodded approvingly. "Not bad. Reaching minor mastery in three months shows that you haven't slacked off and have trained diligently."
After a brief pause, she said, "If you can practice this blade technique to major mastery within a year..."
"I'll allow you to visit the armory and choose a treasured blade worth no more than seven thousand contribution points. Fang Chen has the same opportunity."
A smile that he could barely suppress crept onto Qin Lang's lips, and his heart surged with excitement. "Thank you, Master! This disciple will certainly give it his all!"
He thought to himself,
"Fang Chen may be faster, but if I work a little harder, I might not be unable to surpass him later..."
Just then,
Mu Yunxin's gaze swept over Qin Lang, and her brows suddenly knitted as she sensed something amiss.
"Hm? Why does