Xiao Qiushui had already been put on the spot, so as the eldest brother, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and demonstrate his family's swordsmanship.
Wang Yue only had to watch once before offering pointers. He told Xiao Qiushui when to turn his wrist in advance and which moves to hold back a little strength on.
After practicing once according to Wang Yue's guidance, Xiao Qiushui said in surprise, "You know, using the sword the way you described really does feel a lot smoother."
Deng Yuhan, Zuoqiu Chaoran, and Tang Rou hadn't expected it to actually work. They quickly took turns demonstrating some of their family's martial arts.
Wang Yue gave each of them pointers, and they all made considerable progress.
Xiao Qiushui, Zuoqiu Chaoran, Deng Yuhan, and Tang Rou exchanged glances. They all realized they had encountered a master, and immediately knelt on one knee, cupped their fists toward Wang Yue, and said,
"Greetings, Master!
Teach us peerless martial arts!
Help us uphold justice!"
Wang Yue was pleased that he had achieved his goal so easily. He cleared his throat and said, "Get up! Since that's settled, the four of you are my disciples. Decide among yourselves who ranks where."
Xiao Qiushui and his three brothers exchanged glances, then quickly told Wang Yue their order.
Xiao Qiushui ranked first, Deng Yuhan second, Zuoqiu Chaoran third, and Tang Rou fourth.
After they introduced themselves, Wang Yue took the four of them to Baiyun Temple and formally began teaching them martial arts.
Xiao Qiushui excelled at swordsmanship, but his Internal Energy was weak. Switching to a different internal cultivation method halfway through would be unwise.
So Wang Yue taught Xiao Qiushui the Luoyan Step. It would let him run when he couldn't win, so he wouldn't be killed