Heaven Blesses Our Emei, Sword Drawn Like a Rainbow

Gu Shaoan remained completely unaware of Miejue and the others' reactions.

As the wooden sword in his hand moved, Gu Shaoan sank into a peculiar state, as though standing in a tranquil, secluded valley. His mind was utterly calm, yet his thoughts flowed on like a murmuring stream, endless and unbroken.

With each movement of the sword, Gu Shaoan unconsciously adjusted his forms, making the techniques in his hand increasingly smooth and natural.

By the seventh repetition, the agile, graceful quality within Gu Shaoan's swordplay had increased by another thirty percent. On top of that, his moves had gained a denser, more continuous feel.

He had clearly entered the realm of "Entering the Hall."

Catching the change in the flavor of Gu Shaoan's swordsmanship, Miejue lightly drew a breath. Her eyes lit up as she looked at him.

As the sword technique Emei Sect used to lay its disciples' foundations, the Willow Catkin Sword Technique incorporated all the basic sword forms and could not be considered particularly profound.

Yet no matter what, since it was a compulsory sword technique for Emei Sect disciples, the Willow Catkin Sword Technique naturally possessed its own unique merits.

Not to mention other Emei Sect disciples—even Zhao Jingxuan, Ding Minjun, and Miejue's other Personal Disciples would find it difficult to cultivate this sword technique to the realm of "Entering the Hall" without one or two years of diligent practice.

This showed just how extraordinary Gu Shaoan's comprehension was.

In Miejue's view, Gu Shaoan's comprehension had absolutely reached the level of a Heavenly Prodigy.

Looking across the martial world, although talented young prodigies emerged one after another, it was far from easy for sects to acquire such exceptional disciples.

Even the Wudang Sect, despite having Zhang Sanfeng overseeing it and standing alongside Shaolin as one of the Great Wei Kingdom's foremost martial powers, still had disciples of wildly uneven quality among its younger generation.

Even Song Qingshu, the foremost disciple of the third generation and son of acting Sect Leader Song Yuanqiao, could only be called fairly talented, not truly stunning.

One could imagine how difficult it was to find a disciple with exceptional talent.

Who would have thought that the disciple she had taken in on a whim would possess such astonishing talent?

Not only were his innate bones superb, but even his comprehension was so outstanding.

"Heaven Blesses Our Emei!"

Muttering inwardly, Miejue's gaze toward Gu Shaoan softened further.

[Willow Catkin Sword Technique has entered the Entering the Hall realm. Achievement Points +50.]

Just as Gu Shaoan's gaze swept over the notification before him, Miejue's voice rang out.

"Good! To reach such a realm upon merely beginning the Willow Catkin Sword Technique—Shaoan, your talent exceeds even this master's expectations."

Gu Shaoan replied with a smile, "Thank you for your praise, Master."

His attitude remained humble and courteous. Though there was delight in his expression, there was not the slightest trace of arrogance.

Seeing Gu Shaoan's response, Miejue nodded with even greater satisfaction.

In Miejue's eyes, talent was certainly important, but one's character was equally crucial.

Otherwise, once one's strength increased, a single misstep could lead them down the wrong path.

Just like another one of Miejue's disciples.

As though recalling something, Miejue first frowned, then let out a long sigh.

Reining in her thoughts and noticing the faint exhaustion in Gu Shaoan's expression, Miejue changed the subject.

"Jingxuan, take Shaoan to the vacant bamboo courtyard. If he lacks anything, have someone deliver it."

"As his senior sisters, during the coming days, take Shaoan around Emei Sect and help him become familiar with our sect."

Zhao Jingxuan and the others immediately cupped their hands and replied, "This disciple obeys."

Miejue turned to Gu Shaoan. "You have already comprehended a Qi Foundation. In the days ahead, your foremost priority should be strengthening it and condensing inner force. If there is anything you do not understand, you may come find this master at any time."

"Remember, this master has devoted her entire life to strengthening Emei Sect. Since you are a disciple of Miejue, you must bear this in mind. From now on, place Emei Sect before all else in every matter, and walk the path of the Righteous Path in all you do."

Gu Shaoan nodded, his expression solemn. "This disciple will remember it well."

Miejue nodded in satisfaction. Then, with a light tap of her toes, she soared into the air and crossed the space like a great goose, entering a bamboo courtyard over thirty meters away.

Once Miejue entered the bamboo courtyard, Zhao Jingxuan and the others withdrew their gazes and led Gu Shaoan to the vacant bamboo courtyard.

The bamboo courtyard lay to the southeast. Though it was the farthest from Miejue's own residence, it stood beside the cliff wall at the rear mountain. Facing south with its back to the north, it offered a full view of Emei's sea of clouds and layered peaks. A Clear Pond had also been carved out nearby, accompanied by the gentle murmur of flowing water.

It was one of the best spots in the rear mountain for taking in the scenery.

Its location was even better than Miejue's bamboo courtyard.

Gu Shaoan knew that this courtyard had originally been Ji Xiaofu's residence.

The fact that Miejue had allowed her disciple to live in the best-located place showed just how much she favored Ji Xiaofu.

After taking Gu Shaoan around the bamboo courtyard once, Zhao Jingxuan said, "Junior Brother has just gone through the assessment, and practicing the Willow Catkin Sword Technique earlier also consumed quite a bit of energy. I will have someone bring over hot water shortly, so Junior Brother can wash up properly. At the start of the hour of the dragon tomorrow morning, I will return to lead Junior Brother in morning practice."

Perhaps because of Zhao Jingxuan's own personality, compared to Ding Minjun and Bei Jinyi, Zhao Jingxuan resembled Miejue more closely. She gave off an unsmiling impression, much like a stern eldest sister in the family.

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Sister," Gu Shaoan replied.

Zhao Jingxuan nodded. "Since you are Master's disciple, we are family from now on. There is no need for such politeness."

They had only met today. Even though Gu Shaoan had become their junior brother, it was impossible for them to grow familiar in so short a time.

After a brief exchange, Zhao Jingxuan and the others departed.

After returning to the main room, Gu Shaoan casually set his luggage aside. With a thought, a message appeared before him.

[Willow Catkin Sword Technique (Entering the Hall)—Current Proficiency: 1/1000.]

After finishing his practice of the Willow Catkin Sword Technique earlier, how could Gu Shaoan not understand what had happened?

While practicing the Willow Catkin Sword Technique, the effect of the talent trait he had just obtained today had unexpectedly activated.

It had greatly enhanced Gu Shaoan's comprehension for a short period, allowing him to master the Willow Catkin Sword Technique to a level near Entering the Hall in an extremely short time.

"As expected of another top-tier golden talent trait. With this 'Anointing' trait, my efficiency in cultivating any martial art will greatly improve in the future."

Immediately afterward, Gu Shaoan checked his Achievement Points.

Looking at the 1,060 Achievement Points, then at the roulette draw section on the panel, he thought, "I hope my first draw gives me something good."

With that thought, Gu Shaoan willed it into action.

In the next instant, as the Achievement Points he had barely had time to warm up dropped by a thousand, a roulette wheel suddenly appeared before Gu Shaoan and began spinning rapidly.

Several breaths later, once the roulette wheel stopped, another notification appeared before Gu Shaoan.

[Drawn purple trait [Sword Drawn Like a Rainbow].]