The middle-aged man beside him raised his brows and exchanged looks with the other instructors. In the end, he stepped aside, choosing to trust Lu Li.
There was no other reason: Lu Li's reputation had simply grown too great. It was practically impossible for anyone not to know him.
Everyone knew that in the few short months since Lu Li had arrived at the Evergreen Sect, he had brought it back from the dead and secured its position at the top. How could they not be convinced of his abilities?
Besides, even if they had not known him, Lu Li was an honored guest brought here by their Commandery Governor. Even the Commandery Governor treated him with courtesy, much less lowly deathsworn like themselves.
Thus, they all watched Lu Li respectfully, eager to see how he would teach.
"Sink your shoulders and lower your elbows. Draw your strength from the ground. Keep your horse stance steady-"
The boy's legs trembled violently, and sweat covered his head, but he gritted his teeth and persevered as Lu Li instructed. Unexpectedly, a short while later, his trembling stopped. He held his horse stance, steady as a mountain.
Lu Li lightly swept at his legs. The boy remained unmoving, and only then did Lu Li give a small nod of satisfaction.
"Your legs were shaking because your posture wasn't up to standard. More importantly, you've been following the original martial skill's instructions for exerting force rigidly, without any ideas of your own. Yet your physical conditioning is too poor to support it. That's precisely why your legs trembled."
"But from now on, you only need to remember what I've told you and keep practicing according to my method. I guarantee that your path in martial skills
"will be clear of obstacles."
Overjoyed, the boy