Chapter 155 Hou Yueshan
Chapter 155 Hou Yueshan
"I said your sword art was mediocre, even a disciple whom I casually guided can beat you. Don't agree?" Ling Fan's calm voice faintly rose beside them.
Feng Liangbi's mind was in turmoil. Although Bei Rushuang had resorted to trickery, he, as the Chief Elder, had lost, and since he could be outwitted by trickery, it meant his sword art indeed had flaws.
What's more, even though he had suppressed his cultivation, his own True Essence Inner Force was much greater than Bei Rushuang's, which gave him a considerable advantage.
Feng Liangbi found it difficult to accept internally, but still, he looked towards Ling Fan and insisted, "I want to challenge you!"
"Hmm? You want to challenge me?" Ling Fan's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"The battle just now doesn't count and isn't reflective of my true strength!" Feng Liangbi pondered for a moment, then slowly said.
"Heh, you think your true strength can beat me?" Ling Fan was noncommittal.
"I'm not here to duel with you today, and you shouldn't fantasize about defeating me. You're stuck here all day simply to comprehend Sword Intent, but I can help you!" Ling Fan spoke indifferently.
Feng Liangbi was immediately shocked, looking at Ling Fan in disbelief. Could this thing really help someone else to realize it?
Seeing his skeptical look, Ling Fan said, "I can give you a complete version of the Tri-Element Sword Technique. Practice it diligently, and with your insight, you should be able to comprehend the Sword Intent within three months!"
Feng Liangbi was utterly shocked. A complete version of the Tri-Element Sword Technique? Comprehending Sword Intent in three months?
Even the Hemp-robed Elder standing by was stunned. What kind of background did this guy have?
Sword Intent is a relatively special Divine Skill. Anyone who can comprehend Sword Intent has boundless future prospects. According to legends, Innate Strong Practitioners can even cut through seas with their Sword Intent, which is no trivial matter.
Ling Fan glanced at Bei Rushuang, who was clearly envious, knowing that the young girl was aware of the special nature of Sword Intent.
"Heh, no need for that expression. Practice the Spell Formula I taught you diligently, and if your insight is sufficient, you can also realize your own Sword Intent!" Ling Fan said with a smile.
Bei Rushuang's eyes widened, her face brimming with excitement, "Really!?"
"With your master's talent, it's inevitable to comprehend Sword Intent within three months, so strive to practice up to the last three moves as soon as possible!" Ling Fan nodded.
Feng Liangbi and the Hemp-robed Elder exchanged glances, both showing envy. They had not thought that Ling Fan had already passed the Spell Formula to Bei Rushuang and her disciple, and that they would soon comprehend Sword Intent!
All at once, it dawned on Feng Liangbi, and he inquired, "Is Protector Lei the one who defeated Yu Xinghai today?"
He recalled the report from the Elders, that today Yu Xinghai left the side palace room in a sorry state with his disciple, and previously, no one knew what had happened at the back quarters.
Now he suddenly had a bold thought. If Yu Xinghai was defeated by Lei Yao, and Lei Yao was guided by Ling Fan, then the implications were entirely different!
"Indeed, it was my master who defeated him. From now on, if he dares to come to the side palace room and harass us again, my master will surely break his dog legs!" Bei Rushuang declared triumphantly.
Today, she finally had a chance to feel proud. In just one day's time, she and her master had defeated two Chief Elders of the Qiao Family in succession.
Feng Liangbi took a deep breath, pondered for a moment, and then proceeded to clasp his fists, "May I ask if Protector Ling has any conditions before you're willing to instruct?"
He wasn't foolish; one doesn't reap without sowing, and it didn't make sense to accept favors from others without cause!
Seeing that the man was receptive, Ling Fan nodded, "Protect the Family Head's position and authority. I heard that Qiao Yuchan has been harassed by quite a few people. Anyone she dislikes, you must deal with them.
Before long, once you comprehend Sword Intent and Lei Yao Sword Intent, with the two of you working together, it will be hard for anyone in Zhongnan to be your opponents!
However, don't think that just because you've comprehended Sword Intent that you're invincible. In my eyes, it's still insignificant. If you dare harbor any rebellious thoughts, I can just as easily take back everything I've given you, understood?"
Feng Liangbi took a deep breath, knowing that Qiao Yuchan was no longer someone he could covet, and immediately nodded with a deep voice, "Protector Ling, rest assured, to help me comprehend Sword Intent is to remake me. I will earnestly heed your teachings, work tirelessly, and swear to defend the Family Head's dignity to the death!"
"Good, take this!"
As he spoke, Ling Fan reached into his bosom and threw a small booklet to Feng Liangbi. It was the complete version of the Tri-Element Sword Technique he had written just that morning!
Feng Liangbi immediately reached out to take it, and quickly flipped through it. The more he looked, the more excited he became, and eventually, he couldn't help but tremble uncontrollably.
Ling Fan called out to Bei Rushuang and then began walking down the mountain.
By the time Feng Liangbi came back to his senses, Ling Fan and Bei Rushuang had already walked far away. Feng Liangbi had a complex expression and gave a deep bow in the direction of Ling Fan's retreating figure!
After descending the mountain, Ling Fan said to Bei Rushuang, "You go back, I still have things to do!"
Bei Rushuang obediently nodded, "Brother Fan, will you come to the side hall tomorrow?"
This little lass, having interacted with Ling Fan for two days, had inexplicably developed a dependence on him!
"Hmm, I will go over. There's still the last move I haven't taught your master!" Ling Fan said smiling.
Suddenly, he recalled that he seemed to have slapped Lei Yao's buttocks during today's instruction, the feel wasn't bad, quite firm and elastic.
After parting with Bei Rushuang, Ling Fan's figure turned, and he began to walk in another direction, heading for the residence of one of the three Chief Elders, Hou Yueshan.
At this moment, in Hou Yueshan's Elders' Chamber, an old woman who appeared to be in her sixties was smiling at a seven or eight-year-old little girl in front of her. However, the little girl's eyes were somewhat dull, she did not cry, fuss, or laugh, sitting there quietly like a cloth doll.
Suddenly, a voice came from outside the door reporting,
"Chief, the newly appointed Guest Official Protector by the Family Head requests an audience!" a female Elder said respectfully from outside the door.
Hou Yueshan's eyebrows furrowed slightly, then she said, "Send him away, I'm busy!"
The person outside hesitated for a moment and then said, "He says he has a way to treat the young miss!"
Hou Yueshan's eyelids twitched, and a sharp light shot out of her eyes. After pondering for a moment, she said, "Let him in!"
Before long, Hou Yueshan saw a handsome young man walk in with ease, feeling rather surprised in her heart, as she didn't expect this newly arrived Protector to be as young as her subordinates described.
As Ling Fan entered the living room, he saw an old woman whose brow bore traces of her youthful beauty. Surely, she must have been a beauty in her younger days!
"Ling Fan pays his respects to Senior Hou!" Ling Fan immediately gave a polite bow.
"I heard you have a way to cure my granddaughter?" Hou Yueshan immediately asked, her granddaughter had always been her greatest concern.
Ling Fan's gaze turned towards the quiet little girl next to him. He had heard from Qiao Yuchan that the little lass had been injured in the womb during childbirth.
Her parents had been killed by enemies before she was born, and in the end, it was Hou Yueshan who had killed those enemies and extracted the infant from her mother's womb.
Although she had survived, she suffered frostbite to the brain by cold True Yuan energy while in utero, hence leaving her mute and unresponsive until now!
"I've heard about her condition from Yu Chan, may I take a look at her?" Ling Fan nodded.
Hou Yueshan was somewhat skeptical. She had sought out all notable physicians in Zhongnan to no avail and didn't have much hope for Ling Fan.
"I appreciate the effort!" Hou Yueshan said politely, still willing to try if there was the slightest chance.
Ling Fan immediately approached the little girl and placed his hand on the top of her head. His True Essence Power spread across his palm, in conjunction with an extremely faint Soul Power, as he began to probe slowly.
The acupuncture points on the head were most intricate, allowing no room for negligence.
After a while, Ling Fan withdrew his hand and wiped the fine beads of sweat on his forehead, indicating that the strain of the effort had not been small on him!
"How is it?" Hou Yueshan asked with slight nervousness, equally prepared for disappointment.
Ling Fan exhaled softly and said indifferently, "She can be saved!"