Chapter 426: Dumdum’s Personal Teaching (4)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Ye Jingtang reacted extremely quickly. His gaze lingered on the fat-headed dragon for a moment. When he realized that something was wrong, he looked up.
However, Dongfang Liren had been looking at Ye Jingtang, so she naturally caught his subtle eye movements. Her face turned slightly cold. But other than Ye Jingtang, there was no one else in the garden. She was wearing clothes and learning with a teacher, so she didn’t mind. She walked up to him and asked, “So? Do you mind?”
“Uh…” Ye Jingtang sheathed his sword and stood up straight. He really wanted to nod, but his strength didn’t allow it. He spread his hands slightly and said, “I only know the Eight-Steps Frenzied Blade, but 1 don’t know how to teach moves. How should I teach you?”
The so-called teaching moves were the basic movements that were slowly practiced. They were related to the meridians that qi circulated through in the martial arts technique. Through the breathing rhythm and body movements, disciples could experience qi circulation. Then the masters would explain in detail and slowly help the disciples deduce the details of qi circulation, force exertion, and so on until they learned the moves.
Ye Jingtang learned these things after practicing martial arts techniques a few times because of his unparalleled comprehension ability. Normally, this stage was very long. In ordinary small sects, it was common for disciples to enter basic mastery in three months or even three years. Dongfang Liren had deduced the complicated method of the Heaven Equaling Saber alone in half a month, so her comprehension ability was excellent.
His foster father had learned the Eight-Steps Frenzied Blade incorrectly. It was most likely because Kuang Yazi had died before his foster father could completely memorize all the movements. He didn’t have a master to correct him, so his subsequent deductions had gone awry.
Disciples were slow to learn, and it wasn’t easy for masters to teach them. Masters had to disassemble all the meridians used and the details of force exertion in the moves. Then they had to compile a reasonable set of movements according to the General Movements Manual. For rare meridians, masters had to study how to use simple movements to let the disciples sense them.
Ye Jingtang had only been in the capital for a few months, and his qi circulation methods were updated very quickly. How could he have the time to ponder over these things? At the moment, he really didn’t know how to teach people.
Dongfang Liren was somewhat disappointed, but she didn’t say anything. She turned around and walked toward the bedchamber. “Forget it then. It won’t be too late to guide me when you figure out the teaching method one day.”
“Sigh.” Ye Jingtang raised his left hand and blocked Dumdum. He said, “The common movements are simple, but I haven’t had time to learn them. How about Your Highness teach me now? 1’11 memorize them, then disassemble the method of the Eight-Steps Frenzied Blade, and teach it to Your Highness.”
Dongfang Liren was definitely interested in teaching Ye Jingtang. She immediately turned around, straightened her back, and assumed the posture of a knowledgeable master. She began to explain seriously, “Sure. Remember it well. I’ll only teach you once. If you don’t remember, find a secret guard to explain it to you.
“The General Movements Manual is divided into 360 basic movements. Each movement represents the qi circulation direction of a meridian, the strength of the force exerted, and includes the commonly used meridians in all parts of the body. When combined, it becomes a move. Because the number of points is similar to that of a Go board, and the changes are endless, the saying that ‘no such thing as the same game in history©’ comes from here.
“Qi circulation methods must be in a line. It’s impossible to interrupt and jump out of thin air. Therefore, no matter how the basic movements are combined, they will always be connected from beginning to end. For a situation where you raised your left hand but suddenly moved your right hand downward, it can only be that you deduced the move wrongly…”
Ye Jingtang was not perfunctory. He listened attentively to the explanation.
Dongfang Liren was also very focused on teaching. It was like a female Grandmaster giving pointers to a schoolchild. After explaining the basic principles, she began to teach personally and demonstrate every basic movement. “The strength of martial arts starts from the ground. In any martial arts technique, the feet are the first to exert force, so the basic movements start from the big toe of the right foot…”
Ye Jingtang originally lowered his head to look, but because the light at night was a bit dim, he half-crouched down and carefully looked at Dumdum’s white palace shoes. “Your Highness, there’s no need to go into too much detail. I can naturally remember every action and figure out what it means.”
Hearing this, Dongfang Liren didn’t say anything else. She arched her right foot slightly and stopped, and then she leaned forward and stopped. Because her actions were smooth, but she had to stop, she looked as if she were stuck and looked a little comical.
Ye Jingtang memorized the movements carefully and silently deduced the meaning behind them. He didn’t pay attention to anything else.
However, such a scene of a great teacher and a brilliant disciple didn’t last long.
Dongfang Liren demonstrated the basic movements very quickly. In just a moment, she was already on the legs. First, she slid sideways, and then she raised her leg high…
Whoosh!
Ye Jingtang was half-crouching in front of Dumdum. As a result, the hem of her white nightgown swept past his eyes, and a long leg appeared in front of him. It was as straight as a round jade pillar and flawless.
And farther up…
?!
Ye Jingtang was rarely disturbed and didn’t pay attention to her movements. A small crescent moon was clearly reflected in his pupils. Although there had been hair on his forehead in the Bright Yang Pool, he didn’t take a closer look. Now…
Because their figures were similar, Dumdum’s was actually similar to Yuhu’s. But it was a little more soft and delicate, and the shape was extremely beautiful…
Swoosh!
The moment Dongfang Liren raised her leg, she reacted. But her reaction was no match for Ye Jingtang’s eyesight.
Sensing that something was wrong, Dongfang Liren immediately retracted her leg and pressed down her nightgown. She looked at the scoundrel half-crouching in front of her.
Ye Jingtang quickly stood up and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“You…” Dongfang Liren’s face flushed red as she went forward to snatch the sword from Ye Jingtang’s hand.
“Hey!” Ye Jingtang hurriedly grabbed her wrist and said amiably, “I was only looking at the movements. 1 really didn’t pay attention to anything else…” “What didn’t you pay attention to?!”
When Dongfang Liren saw this expression, she knew that Ye Jingtang had seen everything. She gritted her white teeth and pulled the sword with all her strength. “You’ve done it again and again. Do you think I’m a clay Buddha?” “You can’t blame me this time. I was studying the movements seriously, but Your Highness took the initiative to raise your leg. And you weren’t wearing…” “What am 1 wearing after taking a bath? Your martial arts skills are so high. If you find something wrong, can’t you turn your head to avoid it? Last time in the Bright Yang Pool, you even knew to turn your head and close your eyes. But why didn’t you move this time?”
“Uh…” Ye Jingtang was speechless. After all, he had expected the consequences just now and could have quickly avoided it. But he had no intention of avoiding it at all. He was indeed in the wrong.
When Dongfang Liren saw that Ye Jingtang didn’t refute her, her eyes became even angrier. After all, this meant that the scoundrel in front of her had looked at her on purpose!
Ye Jingtang wanted to explain, but he didn’t seem to have anything to say. He couldn’t stand still and let Dumdum slash him, so he didn’t say anything and stared into her eyes with a smile.
Dongfang Liren instantly cowered. Sensing that something was wrong, she avoided his gaze, but she immediately gathered her aura and looked at him seriously. “What… what are you looking at?”
Ye Jingtang didn’t say anything and just stared intently.
!!
Dongfang Liren’s eyes began to avoid his gaze again. The shame and anger from being exposed vanished like smoke. She wanted to leave, but her hand was held. She could only threaten in a low voice, “Ye Jingtang, if you continue to be impudent, I’ll call for help!”
Hearing this, Ye Jingtang sighed softly. “It’s my fault. Uhh… Your Highness, go back to your room and rest first. I’ll go patrol.”
Dongfang Liren breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that this scoundrel had actually reined in at the brink of the precipice. She turned around and wanted to run away, but she immediately felt that something was wrong!
Dongfang Liren took a deep breath, causing her clothes to bulge. She said coldly, “Ye Jingtang, do you think I’m three years old… All?!”
Before she could finish speaking, the cold young master in front of her boldly raised his hands and kissed her, directly blocking her words.
Dongfang Liren’s shoulders shrunk. This time, she didn’t stay stunned for long. Her lips pressed together for a moment before she hurriedly pushed the man in front of her away. “Ptui~”
Her eyes were angry, but there was nothing she could do. Without saying a word, she ran back to the Dragon Cleansing Pool.
Tread, tread, tread…
Ye Jingtang shook his head and sighed. After looking around, he spoke again. “Your Highness, your bedchamber is over there.”
There was no response from the Dragon Cleansing Pool.
A moment later, a palace maid walked out in fear and trepidation and whispered, “Sir Ye, Your Highness asked you to patrol as far as possible.” “Understood. I’ll go now.” Ye Jingtang smiled. After bidding farewell to the palace maid, he carried his sword and left the garden. He even carried away the bird lying on a chair and eating heartily.
“Chirp?”
