"Some exotic treasures can also detect killing intent, which will expose you."
"So—"
"The very first line of the first section of the Shadow-Killing Seven Apertures Formula teaches you to conceal your killing intent."
Shao Qiu was a Living Dead, a special Cultivator. Every cultivation manual and martial technique he gained when his cultivation advanced automatically reached grand perfection. That made him an ideal teacher, breaking the manual down and practically spoon-feeding it to his students.
Naturally, they learned twice as much with half the effort.
They progressed much faster than they would have studying on their own.
On top of that, the Spirit-Nurturing Pavilion already accelerated comprehension.
Their progress was faster still.
Chen Fan had arrived at the Spirit-Nurturing Pavilion at some point and stood to one side. Appreciation flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help nodding. This was truly professional!
The Jadeite Ring on his hand was an exotic treasure capable of detecting killing intent.
Shao Qiu certainly knew his stuff.
He also incorporated plenty of specialized exercises into the training.
"The second line."
Perhaps because he had noticed Chen Fan coming to inspect them, Shao Qiu grew even more enthusiastic, seemingly eager to share everything he had ever learned. "Listen to the wind. Often, you shouldn't trust your eyes too much. Your ears are another major source of information."
"When carrying out an assassination, the slightest mistake can cost us our lives."
"We must exercise sufficient caution."
"You must learn to extend your hearing."
"The third line, still your breath. You must learn to control your breathing rhythm. Many experts are extraordinarily sensitive to their surroundings, even to the faintest breath. For example, if you see a companion fail their mission and die before your eyes, and your breathing instinctively quickens..."
"That also means you've been