An apology

The exchange between the two went very smoothly. Originally, Rama with the Axe wanted to use the bow given to him by Bai Mo as a bargaining chip, but that would be unfair. Therefore, Bai Mo also taught him how to use the normal Magnetic Field Power, as well as the "Bodhidharma Sutra".

In response, Rama with the Axe taught him his archery skills without reservation, and also introduced a unique method of training.

Yoga?

"Indeed, I am passing on to you the Yoga taught by Shiva as a reward for this scripture. This is the method for achieving unity between the individual soul and the universal spirit."

Rama with the Axe, spoke very vaguely, but Bai Mo still continued his cultivation. Although he could not possibly unite his individual soul with the spirit of the universe, he could feel a positive change originating from his Primordial Spirit during his Yoga practice.

This was truly an unexpected gain.

"Don't be too hasty and practice blindly on your own. There's no guarantee what changes the soul techniques of this world will cause when applied to you. After all, you yourself are an unknown, and the results may be unknown even to me."

It would be best to cultivate again when I'm there when you return.

Shi whispered a reminder in Bai Mo's ear, and Bai Mo immediately composed himself and calmed his mind. This was something that couldn't be taken lightly; his Primordial Spirit was already acting strangely.

Regardless, this was a gain, and Bai Mo thanked the Rama with the Axe.

As for archery, it wasn't difficult at all. Rama with the Axe simply used all of it on Bai Mo once, and under the Dark Reincarnation and Complete Realm, Bai Mo quickly mastered Rama with the Axe's archery skills.

At night, an arrow shot into the sky, burning fiercely. The Bai Mo it struck transformed into a sun in an instant, illuminating the entire night.

Karna, watching this scene, gaped in astonishment and exclaimed, "Venerable One, you have created a sun!"

Karna's words did not make him feel proud. A little dust fell from the corner of his Bai Mo to the ground. He then picked up a simple large bow and shot an arrow at the moon.

An identical sun appeared in the sky, and all the creatures on the ground rushed out, thinking it was dawn.

"Teaching a student like you gives me absolutely no sense of accomplishment. However, by the standards of a disciple, mastering this technique means you're ready to graduate."

Rama with the Axe, muttered to himself, but a satisfied smile remained on his face. Karna, standing to the side, had already come to terms with it and quickly accepted the fact that his master was no ordinary man.

"Karna, archery will also be added to your curriculum Tianxia, but it won't take up too much time. To be honest, I still feel that Mist Arrow is the most practical of them all."

Fire a few shots randomly to confuse the enemy, then jump directly into the enemy's battlefield for close-quarters combat...

"If you do it this way, the sacred battlefield will turn into a barbaric street brawl. This violates the code of the samurai and the law of Dharma!"

Rama with the Axe had said this countless times. In India mythology, battles emphasize the principle of "fighting against the same type of soldier," and a warrior who abandons his bow and arrow is no longer an archer.

He slapped Karna hard across the head and said, "Don't learn this!"

Time passed quickly. After Karna and Rama with the Axe finished picking the wild fruits, Karna ate dinner and delivered the best wild fruits they had found to Bai Mo's door before preparing for their evening meditation.

"No meditation today, let's try this instead."

The door opened, Bai Mo brought the bag of wild fruit into the house. Then he handed Karna a large bow, which was made of purple wood and engraved with many runes that Karna could not see.

"Just some runes that enhance understanding and perception, and some that help retrieve arrows. Give it a try."

Karna immediately took the bow and tried it out. In the night, he drew the bow again and again, enjoying it immensely. Looking at the bow in his hand, and at the deal between Rama with the Axe and Bai Mo, he could easily imagine what had happened.

"I never expected that in the end, I would still be able to learn the skills of the Rama with the Axe. With the skills of my two masters by my side, I will surely be able to shine on the battlefield and become famous far and wide."

Before he could finish speaking, Bai Mo slapped Karna hard on the back of the head, snapping him out of his daydreams. Karna rubbed his head, looking at Bai Mo with a puzzled expression.

"What two masters? I'll teach you all your skills. Don't cause trouble for Rama with the Axe, understand?"

"Alright, alright, I know. It's just because of that vow not to teach anyone other than Brahmins, isn't it? I won't tell anyone else."

Seeing Karna like this, Bai Mo also sighed deeply. After all, the young man in front of him was still naive and did not understand the situation of this world.

He was like a college graduate who had just joined the company; completely ignorant of the rules, he had no idea how much trouble he could cause.

"Do you know what a vow is? And do you know why Rama with the Axe made this vow?"

Bai Mo asked Karna earnestly, having heard the oath in Hastinapura that the true reason for Hastinapura's prosperity lay with one person, the Son of the Ganges — the Bhishma of the Heavenly Vow.

For his father's happiness, he vowed to remain unmarried for life, never vie for the throne, and to forever protect the King of Hastinapura.

"I know, it's similar to... asceticism, but upholding vows earns more respect, like Bhishma."

Karna's tone softened, while Bai Mo shook his head and said, "It's not that simple. Oaths cannot be revoked, and all beings are bound by them. But at the same time, oaths also bring a blessing."

After Bhishma made the vow, he received the blessing that "only when one desires death will one die."

Karna was stunned by these words. People of lower castes do not receive blessings immediately even if they make an oath, but rather exchange it for a better fate in the next life, so he naturally would not have access to this kind of knowledge.

It's something that people in the industry know, but outsiders are completely unaware of.

Bai Mo continued, "So, your attempt to get Rama with the Axe to take on disciples was not only deception, but it also caused him to break his vows, lose blessings and merits, and even incur a curse."

Karna's back was now soaked with cold sweat. He had no idea about any of this. People said that Rama with the Axe was the protector of the Brahmins, so he only taught the Brahmins.

I never imagined that my actions would lead to such serious consequences for him.

"That's not all," Bai Mo continued, "And do you know why Rama with the Axe made such a vow?"

Karna shook his head blankly.

Bai Mo sighed and said, "Once upon a time, Rama with the Axe's father was killed by a Kshatriya king because of a calf, and this king was Rama with the Axe's student."

Therefore, he made a solemn vow: he would 'kill all Kshatriyas' and from then on only teach martial arts to Brahmins, so that weapons would not fall into the hands of tyrannical warriors again.

At this point, Bai Mo paused, then added, "At his father's grave."

Karna felt as if struck by lightning. He looked at the bow in his hand, his lips trembling slightly as he said, "What a terrible mistake I almost made... Master, I am not qualified to use this archery technique, I..."

"It's right to feel fear after nearly making a mistake. Remember that feeling of fear. As a soldier, before you draw your weapon, think carefully about the consequences. If you don't know the outcome or only have a vague understanding, don't draw your sword."

Bai Mo sat down next to Karna and patted him on the shoulder.

"As for archery, since he's willing to trade with me, he's clearly trying to train you. Are you going to disappoint him? Besides, you didn't manage to trick him. Go and apologize properly."

Karna took a deep breath, suppressing the tears that were about to spill, and then stood up. He first bowed deeply to Bai Mo before heading to the Rama with the Axe's residence.

"Sigh, that's just how young people are. They have no idea how much trouble they can cause, and they never think from other people's perspectives."

Kama's voice came from behind, but this time it sounded a little childish. Bai Mo turned around and saw that Kama had transformed into that petite and pitiful girl, holding the fruit that Karna had gathered, sitting next to Bai Mo and taking a bite.

"Growing up often involves making mistakes. Sometimes, looking back, you can't even bear to look at how foolish you were. It's already quite impressive that he was able to repent so quickly; most people his age wouldn't even have the face to admit their mistakes."

"Growth... but unfortunately, gods don't grow or change."

"... That's hard to say." Bai Mo took out a fruit and started eating it, then asked, "By the way, what are you doing looking like that?"

Upon hearing Bai Mo ask this question, Kama smiled slightly, then leaned close to Bai Mo and whispered, "Didn't that old man forbid me from coming out? He was worried that my alluring persona would influence that kid or something."

So, I'll just change into this childlike appearance, won't that do? Isn't Lord Kama clever?"

Kama naturally lay down on Bai Mo's lap, stretched out her waist, with a little fruit still around her mouth and some juice still on her lips, looking very tempting.

"What about my reputation with Karna?"

"This has nothing to do with Kama ~ He respects you so much, what's there to worry about?"

Phew, this kind of life is great, so leisurely. But staying home like this is such a decadent thing to do. How about we try something more sophisticated...?

"It won't be long." Bai Mo interrupted Kama, looking at the moonlight in the distance, and said, "It's almost time. The studies of the Pandavas and the Hundred Sons of Dhritarashtra are almost over, and the story is about to truly begin."

But before that, I need to prepare a graduation exam for Karna.