Chen Shurui walked over with a warm smile and gently patted Chen Jieqi on the shoulder. "All right, all right. Ninth Brother was only teasing you."
Then he turned to Chen Xiaojun beside them and said, "Sixth Brother, we haven't started learning breathing techniques yet. They only appeared recently, and we're still considering which one to learn."
"Fourth Uncle, Chen Wu, advised us to wait until we reach the Soul Elder realm. By then, the baptism of a thousand-year soul beast will have greatly strengthened our bodies, and learning them will yield better results."
"After all, we tool soul masters can't compare with Wuneng's thick hide, sturdy flesh, and abundant vitality. Uh, once Ninth Brother breaks through to Soul Grandmaster and finishes absorbing his second soul ring, he could give it a try."
Chen Xiaojun nodded and said earnestly, "Under the clan's rules, disciples of the main lineage can choose one breathing technique free of charge."
"Zhouzhao, the Thunder Breathing Method suits you very well. And Jie Qi, there's also a wind-attribute breathing technique that matches you. Choosing what suits you is what matters most."
Chen Zhouzhao responded with delight written all over his face. "You got it, Sixth Brother! You really are my own dear Sixth Brother!"
"Pah!" Chen Jieqi spat, then chimed in, "What, could he be a fake one?"
Amused, Chen Xiaojun smiled and spoke gently to the two of them. "Your Wind-Thunder Twin Swords technique is truly impressive. Was it your own idea?"
Chen Zhouzhao gave an embarrassed smile and shook his head like a rattle-drum. "No, Fourth Uncle and the others guided us."
Chen Xiaojun nodded approvingly. "Very good. Your branch excels in wind-and-lightning swordsmanship. The Seven Kill Sword has neither attribute, but you two follow the path of wind-thunder power, so combining them works