Meanwhile, in the rear courtyard of the Holy Son Palace.
Jiang Lingtian stood tall in the courtyard, his hands resting at his sides.
Xiao Wu stood opposite him with her hair in a high ponytail. Her pink hair glimmered faintly in the sunlight, and her bright eyes brimmed with curiosity.
"Brother Lingtian, what are we learning today?"
Jiang Lingtian raised a hand, palm facing upward.
"The first level of the Mysterious Heaven Skill."
His tone was calm as he demonstrated the opening stance.
"Sink your energy into your dantian. Guide it with your will and circulate it through your meridians. Watch closely."
Xiao Wu watched his movements intently and copied them.
She learned quickly. After one demonstration, her movements already looked convincing, though her breathing was still a little unsteady.
Jiang Lingtian took two steps closer and pressed lightly on her shoulder.
"Relax. Don't tense up."
Xiao Wu nodded, drew a deep breath, and started again.
This time, her breathing flowed much more smoothly, and a warm thread of energy slowly traveled through her meridians.
Her eyes lit up. "I've got it! I've got it!"
Jiang Lingtian nodded slightly. "Mm. Keep going."
Next came the Mysterious Jade Hand.
He raised his right hand, coating his palm in a pale jade-white sheen. His long fingers looked gentle and harmless, yet a casual clench produced a faint crack in the air.
Xiao Wu's eyes widened. "That's amazing."
She tried circulating her energy as he had, but the thin white sheen on her palm dispersed as soon as it appeared. No matter what she did, she couldn't keep it together.
Jiang Lingtian moved beside her and took her wrist, adjusting the angle of her fingers joint by joint.
"Don't use too much force. The Mysterious Jade Hand is about steel within softness. Relax