Chapter 2010: Chapter 2007: Passing Down the Art
Passing through the Outer Sect Transmission Island, they returned to the Southern Yard.
On Nine Heavens Island.
Fang Yiyun, sweeping away the cold expression he had when facing the Red Building earlier, ran into the mountain cave with a smile, holding five Qingling Fish. After expertly preparing the Qingling Fish, he took out many types of spiritual medicine and began to stew them together with the fish in a big pot.
Before long, the entire Nine Heavens Island was filled with a fragrant aroma.
“It smells so good.”
Meng Li said with a smile.
Fang Yiyun slyly said, “This is my exclusive culinary technique. Only prepared this way do the Qingling Fish become a peerless delicacy of the world.”
Meng Li laughed and said, “Yes, yes, I can barely stop myself from drooling.”
Fang Yiyun glared at Meng Li and said, “Why are you drooling? I’m not giving you any to eat.”
Meng Li shrank back, looking pitifully at Fang Yiyun.
Unable to bear Meng Li’s demeanor, Fang Yiyun smiled and said, “Alright, alright, I’ll let you have a sip of the soup.”
Meng Li was overjoyed and said excitedly, “Thank you, Master Fang.”
“Hehehe.” Fang Yiyun then reined in his thoughts and focused on his soup.
At this moment, Wu Ming, Lin Bai, Shu Xiang, and Changsun Yun were sitting nearby, not very enticed by the food.
Changsun Yun curiously asked, “Master Fang, who was the warrior on that red Spirit Boat earlier?”
“It seemed like you’re familiar with them based on what you said?”
Fang Yiyun shook his head and said with a smile, “Not familiar, I just know of the Red Building.”
“They are warriors who have grown tired of staying at the East Continent Academy over the years or have been expelled from the academy for breaking its rules.”
“They banded together on their own!”
“In the Vast Territory of the East Continent, they have many names, such as pirates, mercenaries, and so on.”
“They rob passing Spirit Boats on the God-Demon Sea.”
“And as they grow stronger, they leave the God-Demon Sea to venture into the Vast Territory of the East Continent. As long as someone can pay, they are willing to do anything for them.”
Fang Yiyun shook his head and said.
Wu Ming’s eyes flashed upon hearing this, but he said nothing.
Lin Bai asked, “What was the meaning of the contract that the Red Building brought out just now?”
Fang Yiyun explained, “That is a soul contract. Once signed, the warrior’s life will be controlled by the contract.”
“Of course, it has another use.”
“The rules of the East Continent Academy state that any disciple who signs a contract with mercenaries or pirates is considered expelled!”
“If Zhang Cangyun hadn’t signed the contract, he would still be a disciple of the East Continent Academy, and I would have surely saved him then.”
“But since he signed the contract, he is considered expelled from the academy, no longer belonging to it, so naturally, I won’t meddle.”
“Moreover, the Red Building isn’t easy to provoke. This person is a smiling tiger, extremely scheming.”
“If I had fought with him just now, I wouldn’t have been able to defeat him quickly, and his Spirit Boat also has tens of thousands of warriors. I could save myself, but you wouldn’t be able to.”
Fang Yiyun said flatly.
Wu Ming was silent for a long time before saying, “Master Fang, I heard that in the God-Demon Sea, many expelled disciples have become pirates, disturbing the outer sect and registered disciples, is that true?”
“They say there’s also the Top Ten Pirates among those pirates? Where is the Red Building ranked among them…”
Fang Yiyun looked at Wu Ming and said, “You’re quite knowledgeable about the God-Demon Sea, to even know about the Top Ten Pirates…”
“The Red Building is ranked third among the Top Ten Pirates, but it has left the God-Demon Sea years ago.”
“Now that it’s back, who knows…”
Fang Yiyun squinted his eyes and didn’t continue speaking.
Seeing Fang Yiyun stop mid-sentence, Lin Bai and the others felt it inappropriate to ask more.
At that moment, the fish in the pot smelled even more fragrant, and Meng Li couldn’t take his eyes off the pot.
Fang Yiyun looked deeply at the almost cooked Qingling Fish, gave a faint smile, and said, “Alright, let’s not talk about these things anymore.”
“Let’s discuss about you instead.”
As he spoke, Fang Yiyun turned his gaze to the five people in front of him.
Fang Yiyun said, “This time, I stepped out impulsively wanting to become a mentor, but I didn’t expect to get into a tangle with Su Ling and Bei Haiyan.”
“So, in five months, I want you to defeat the disciples trained by Su Ling and Bei Haiyan, and I will tailor a cultivation plan specifically for you!”
“Changsun Yun…”
Fang Yiyun called out to Changsun Yun.
“Master Fang,” Changsun Yun respectfully responded.
Fang Yiyun said calmly, “Among the five of you, your talent and strength are neither the strongest nor the weakest, more like average, but your courage and frankness, even when facing the Red Building, is something I appreciate.”
“Stay by my side, and in the next five months, I will personally teach you sword skills.”
“It’s not that I don’t want to teach you anything else, but this old man knows nothing other than sword skills!”
Fang Yiyun said calmly.
Changsun Yun excitedly said, “Being able to cultivate under Master Fang is already my fortune.”
Fang Yiyun said lightly, “Meng Li.”
Meng Li widened his eyes and looked at Fang Yiyun, “Master Fang.”
Fang Yiyun said, “You practice both Qi and body refining. While this combination gives you decent strength, it’s ultimately half-baked.”
“You don’t have the thick spiritual power of a Qi practitioner, nor the powerful physique of a body refiner!”
“So, in the next five months, I will teach you a set of sword skills, called… the Child-Parent Sword!”
“To let you fully utilize your Qi practice and body refining!”
“This set of sword skills, although called sword skills, is actually a sword art!”
“The Mother-Child Swordsmanship!”
Meng Li excitedly said, “Thank you, Master Fang!”
Fang Yiyun nodded slightly, looking at Wu Ming, and said, “Wu Ming, you come from the Nameless Region, practicing the Way of the Assassin!”
“Your cultivation requires no extra effort from me; warriors from the Nameless Region know how to grow stronger themselves.”
“I have two tasks for you to do.”
“In the next five months, just focus on accomplishing these two tasks.”
While speaking, Fang Yiyun pulled a Jade Slip out of his storage bag and handed it to Wu Ming.
Wu Ming took it and pressed the Jade Slip to his forehead. Instantly, his eyes widened with unprecedented astonishment.
When he looked back at Fang Yiyun, his expression was filled with respect. He bowed deeply and said, “Thank you, Master Fang!”
Fang Yiyun looked at Shu Xiang and chuckled lightly, “Shu Xiang, you’re quite impressive, having such cultivation at the age of seventeen!”
“It so happens I have a set of sword skills that suit you.”
“You, like Changsun Yun, will train by my side.”
Fang Yiyun smiled.
Shu Xiang shyly agreed, “Thank you, Master Fang!”
Fang Yiyun nodded lightly, his gaze resting on the fish in the pot, and didn’t speak for a long time.
At this moment, Changsun Yun glanced at Lin Bai and said to Fang Yiyun, “Master Fang, you haven’t taught Lin Bai how to cultivate yet.”
“Lin Bai…” Fang Yiyun raised his gaze, meeting Lin Bai’s eyes. After a long pause, he sighed and shook his head, “Lin Bai, you… I can’t teach!”