Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Chapter 260 Misleading the Young

"I've failed to see the essence of swordsmanship, instead, I've seen a sword technique full of flaws..."

Xiao Yi said calmly.

Bai Zuotang's expression of pride abruptly solidified, his sword-like eyebrows furrowed tightly, and the red mole between his brows, set within a '?' character, took on a chill as he stared at Xiao Yi, "Are you saying that my sword technique is full of flaws?"

He was considered a swordsmanship master from the True Martial Hall.

The Dongfang Family had specially invited him to guide the practice of this young lady in white in the art of swordsmanship.

The True Martial Hall was one of the top ten sects.

Bai Zuotang, priding himself on having mastered the true teachings of the True Martial Hall and having a divine command of swordsmanship, never used to pay any heed to the common folk.

But now...

The very commoner he disdained was criticizing his swordsmanship as a technique full of flaws?

How could he tolerate this?

"What's most contemptible about you commoners is your pretension and self-proclaimed excellence. Perhaps your talents are not bad among the common folk, but in the sects teeming with geniuses, you wouldn't even qualify to be at the bottom."

Bai Zuotang said scornfully, laughing in anger, "Clearly, it's your mediocre abilities that prevent you from grasping the essence of my swordsmanship, yet you insist my swordsmanship is flawed. It's utterly laughable!"

Xiao Yi, holding a Spirit Fruit, stuffed the flesh into his mouth and, clutching the stick-like stem, said indifferently, "I haven't studied the 'Falling Goose Sword Skill' extensively, but from the sword technique you just demonstrated, you couldn't even grasp the fundamentals, let alone the essence of this swordmanship. I truly don't understand why the Dongfang Family would invite someone like you, who misguides the younger generation, to teach swordsmanship!"

The 'Falling Goose Sword Skill' is a high-grade, third-tier sword technique widely spread in the Great Qian Dynasty.

It was created by Master Ge.

Xiao Yi had received Master Ge's complete legacy, and although he wasn't an expert in all of his created sword techniques and martial skills, he was quite familiar with them.

Bai Zuotang's face darkened as he said sarcastically, "From what you said, it seems you have also practiced the 'Falling Goose Sword Skill'?"

Xiao Yi replied indifferently, "Somewhat."

"Hmph, overestimating yourself!"

Bai Zuotang sneered, "You either know it or you don't, and yet you claim to know it somewhat. I've seen plenty of people like you who clamor for attention. If you're so capable, then show it to me. I doubt you can perform even one complete move..."

"Sigh!"

Xiao Yi sighed, saying, "Open your eyes and watch carefully, this is the true 'Falling Goose Sword Skill'!"

Whoosh!

Xiao Yi leaped into the air and landed on the surface of the lake.

With that stick-like fruit stem in his hand, he began indifferently, "The 'Falling Goose Sword Skill' consists of three moves, 'Swans Separating', 'Geese Falling on Level Sands', and 'Plucking the Goose'. I will demonstrate it only once, watch carefully, and learn whatever fortune allows you to grasp!"

"Hmph, I'd like to see what tricks you can pull off!" Bai Zuotang said, with a look of anger.

He felt deeply humiliated.

As a disciple of the True Martial Hall, he was handsomely paid by the Dongfang Family to guide the young lady, Dongfang Ying, in swordsmanship. Always respected, he was the one to give instruction, never had someone dared to criticize his methods.

"The first move, 'Swans Separating'!"

Whoosh!

A sharp sword light shot out from the fruit stem in Xiao Yi's hand, which split into two and fiercely darted in different directions.

Boom boom!

As the sword lights hit the lake, two towering columns of water surged skyward.

At the same time...

Xiao Yi's voice came again, "The second move, 'Geese Falling on Level Sands'!"

Whoosh!

The fruit stem in Xiao Yi's hand was like a heaven-cleaving sword, controlled as nimbly as one's own limb, striking out with a sweeping motion. With a sharp whistle, a surge of sword qi swept across the lake's surface, creating ripples and waves.

In the midst of the raging waves, the entire lake was covered with ripples.

And then...

Xiao Yi leaped high into the air and called out, "The third move, 'Plucking the Goose'!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The fruit stem, like a sword, descended from the sky, and a rain of sword lights fell, plunging into the lake.

Boom boom boom!

Waterspouts rose above the lake surface, thrusting into the sky, dozens of meters high water columns instantly shattering. Pieces of water splashed down like plucking feathers from a goose, akin to feathers falling from a wild goose.

Pitter-patter!

Strings of water drops fell into the lake continuously, creating dazzling ripples one after another.

The Lake Heart Pavilion was engulfed in silence.

Bai Zuotang was dumbstruck.

The girl in the white dress saw stars.

Xiao Yi's execution of the sword technique flowed like clouds and water, each move complete, his mastery refined to perfection. Although he held no sword, just a leftover fruit stem, it was as though he wielded a divine sword, merging man and sword into one, unfathomably profound.

This was the true master of the sword path!

This was the ultimate realm he had been pursuing all his life!

Whoosh!

Xiao Yi floated elegantly back into the Lake Heart Pavilion, the fruit stem still intact in his hand. With a flick of his fingers, the stem whizzed and pinned itself into the stone table. It penetrated the stone by three parts, the stem quivering slightly. Xiao Yi shook his head and sighed, "Indeed, even the simplest sword techniques require frequent practice. I've barely cultivated this 'Falling Goose Sword Skill', and it has become somewhat rusty!"

Clap clap clap!

Bai Zuotang felt a burning pain on his face.

The swordsmanship he regarded as flawless was seen as lacking by Xiao Yi?

Xiao Yi looked up at Bai Zuotang and asked indifferently, "How does my swordsmanship compare to yours?"

"This..."

Bai Zuotang's face turned alternately ashen and pale. He had to admit that Xiao Yi's swordsmanship was vastly superior to his own, but to bow his head like that was impossible. He snorted coldly, "You indeed have the upper hand with this 'Falling Goose Sword Skill', but I have only dabbled in this technique. The essence of my sword path lies in the 'Subduing Tiger Sword Skill'!"

'Subduing Tiger Sword Skill'?

Xiao Yi was astonished. Could there be such a coincidence in the world?

Back in Nanhuang City, he had obtained the 'Subduing Tiger Sword Skill', and now Bai Zuotang also knew this technique?

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Oh? I have also dabbled in this technique. Why don't we exchange some pointers?"

"Watch carefully!"

Bai Zuotang huffed and demonstrated the 'Subduing Tiger Sword Skill' once, proclaiming proudly, "How about that?"

Xiao Yi shook his head in disappointment and sighed, "Seeing your confidence, I thought you were at least somewhat proficient. But it turned out you've only grasped the basics. Watch carefully; this is the true 'Subduing Tiger Sword Skill'!"

Whoosh!

Xiao Yi performed the technique, each stroke fierce as a tiger pouncing down a hill, every slash capable of taming a ferocious tiger.

Broad and expansive motions, the momentum grand and imposing.

Far beyond what Bai Zuotang could compare to.

Bai Zuotang's face turned a shade of iron blue, his teeth nearly shattering from clenching, he angrily said, "I also have a unique sword technique 'Azure Dragon Nine Swords'. That will make you admit defeat!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Bai Zuotang demonstrated his technique, which indeed was more exquisite compared to his previous swordsmanship, proudly saying, "How about that? This sword technique is the unique heritage of the True Martial Hall; have you ever seen it before?"

"Seeing you perform it once, let me try..."

Based on memory, Xiao Yi repeated the performance Bai Zuotang had just shown.

Whether it was the proficiency of the sword moves or the smooth transitions between techniques, he was far superior to Bai Zuotang.

Xiao Yi said, "This sword technique indeed has its unique aspects, but unfortunately, when you execute it, it's full of flaws and unbearable to behold. With your half-baked skill level, how could the Dongfang Family have been blind enough to hire you to instruct their juniors? Aren't you misleading their children?"

"You, you, you..."

Bai Zuotang's face turned from ashen to red, never expecting Xiao Yi to learn his 'Azure Dragon Nine Swords' after one glance and even surpass him by several grades.

Faced with Xiao Yi's mockery, Bai Zuotang could not retort.

Overcome by rage, he spewed a mouthful of fresh blood.

He lay rigidly on the ground.

The Lake Heart Pavilion was silent again as everyone turned their gaze towards Xiao Yi, their eyes filled with awe.

The girl in the white dress was even more starry-eyed, clasping her hands in front of her chest, blinking her large eyes, and said with admiration, "Senior, please take me as your disciple! This guy is just unwanted trash compared to you..."

Bai Zuotang, who had just regained consciousness, heard these words and spewed another mouthful of fresh blood, his eyes rolling back as he passed out once more...