"Xiaoyun, have you mastered the basics of the saber technique?"
During dinner, the long-silent Lu He asked seriously, now, he has finally accepted the fact that Lu Yun had entered the Cloud Dream Mountain and brought back half a wolf carcass.
At first, when Lu Yu told him, he couldn't believe it.
In his view, Lu Yun had only been training in the saber technique for less than half a month, and he was inherently deficient, it was impossible for him to achieve anything in martial arts.
However, seeing that wolf carcass, he could hardly doubt it anymore.
"I may be talented, I trained and reached the entry level, and even my body has recovered." Lu Yun replied unhurriedly.
"If we had known earlier, we should have let you study martial arts, and you wouldn't have suffered so long."
After hearing that Lu Yun's body had recovered, Lu Yu was visibly happier and hurriedly added two pieces of meat to Lu Yun's bowl, softly saying, "But even if your body is recovered, you still shouldn't run into the Cloud Dream Mountain, it's very dangerous, what if something happens to you, what would your eldest brother and I do?"
"Understood, sister."
Lu Yun agreed.
He didn't want his elder brother and sister to know that he was going into the mountains to find spirit herbs, else he would receive another lecture.
Lu He suddenly put down his chopsticks and said to Lu Yun "Xiaoyun, since you've mastered the Breaking Wind Saber Technique in less than half a month, it proves that your martial arts talent is much stronger than mine. From now on, you just train well, and leave the household matters to me and Xiaoyu."
"Alright, I'll listen to my elder brother." Lu Yun readily agreed, but in his heart, he was thinking that he could always go in secret, and not let others see.
It was impossible for him to train at home.
Even if he himself agreed, his cheats wouldn't agree.
"I've finished eating, I'm going back to my room."
After a brief exchange, Lu Yun returned to his room.
"Xiaoyun has matured a lot."
After Lu Yun left, a smile gradually appeared on Lu Yu's face
Over the years, she had never stopped worrying about Lu Yun. Now that Lu Yun's body has recovered and he has shown a considerable talent for martial arts, she felt an unparalleled satisfaction.
"Yes..." Lu He responded, looking at the empty seat in front of him, a contemplative expression on his face.
"Elder brother, what are you thinking?" Noticing Lu He deep in thought, Lu Yu asked softly.
"Xiaoyun's outstanding talent in martial arts should not be wasted." Lu He said, "After a while, I will discuss with the village, and let him apply to the Martial Academy."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu nodded. She also hoped that Lu Yun could go further and have a better future.
"That's it, you first check how many taels of silver we have at home, see if you can bring out ten taels for me, I will give them to Uncle Meng later, let him bring Xiaoyun for joint training."
"Alright."
After finishing her meal, Lu Yu quickly took out ten taels of silver and handed them to Lu He.
...
Regarding the conversation between his elder brother and sister, Lu Yun was completely unaware. After returning to his room, he crashed onto the bed and soon fell asleep.
The next day, at breakfast, Lu He stopped Lu Yun and said, "Starting from today, you will join the other children in the village for joint martial arts training under Uncle Meng."
Training together?
Lu Yun was taken aback.
The so-called joint training is when the appropriately aged children in Spirit Creek Village gathered together, guided by one of the strongest martial artists in the village, Uncle Meng.
The children in the village, starting from eight years old, would join the village's joint training.
Due to his physical condition, Lu Yun, who even had problems walking, naturally couldn't join the training in the village.
Now, his body had recovered, it was normal to participate in the joint training, and he could also take advantage and see if he could learn other martial arts.
Just the Breaking Wind Saber Technique alone, was adequate for defense, but not enough for advancement.
The training ground was located in the east of Spirit Creek Village. At this time, the sun had just risen, and more than forty youths had already gathered. They were practicing boxing, their punch-winds howled through the air, creating a rather imposing scene.
In the midst of the group, a handsome-looking youth, appearing to be around twelve or thirteen years old, was practicing boxing incessantly. His skill level was clearly much higher than the others.
Even the normally strict instructor, Lu Meng, couldn't help but display a rare smile.
"Like father, like son, Tianhu is worthy of being the team leader's son, look at his Fierce Tiger Fist, it is clear that he is already making small achievements." A few hunting team members commented as they made their rounds.
"Exactly, Tianhu is surely going to get into the Martial Academy in the future, then our Spirit Creek Village will become well-known." Another hunting team member suddenly added.
As soon as this was said, it piqued the interest of others.
The Martial Academy, to the people of small places like Spirit Creek Village, was an unreachable existence.
Anyone coming out from inside, their strength is stronger than the strongest martial artist in Spirit Creek Village.
"Hey, isn't that Xiaohe?"
"Lu He, it's your day off today, why are you here?"
When they saw Lu He and Lu Yun walking over, a few members of the hunting team laughed and greeted them.
"I brought my brother to join the training." Lu He casually replied.
"Wasn't your brother always in poor health, I'm afraid it's not good for him to learn martial arts!" Lu Dahai, who had a good relationship with Lu He, spoke.
"His health has recovered now, there is no problem with training in martial arts, he will surpass us all soon." Lu He smiled and, leading Lu Yun, bypassed the members of the hunting team and walked towards the training ground.
"Uncle Meng, I've brought my brother."
Uncle Meng, also known as Lu Meng, was a formidable man with a robust body, and likewise, one of the strongest martial artists in Spirit Creek Village.
When he saw Lu He and Lu Yun coming over, he raised his hand slightly, and the youths stopped their training.
"Not bad, compared to before, you are indeed much stronger." Lu Meng casually scanned Lu Yun and, seeing some signs, he nodded lightly.
"Starting from today, you will be training with them. No early departures or tardiness allowed, understood?" Lu Meng's heavy voice sounded, rattling Lu Yun's eardrums.
"Understood." Lu Yun responded loudly.
"Very good, fall in!"
Lu Yun looked around and found that there were no vacant spots among the orderly youths, so he ran to the last row.
Shortly after, a few more youths arrived at the training ground led by their parents, after Lu Meng instructed them a couple of things, they also joined the ranks of the youths.
When the sun had fully risen, Lu Meng counted the number of people, then nodded satisfactorily, "If the youths are strong, then the village is strong, the future of Spirit Creek Village depends on you little ones, so, starting now, I will train you rigorously."
Lu Meng grinned, revealing his big white teeth. With a wave of his hand, two burly men carried several boxes over.
"Take the sabers in order."
When the two men put down the boxes, several sabers were revealed.
Each saber was the same, there was no difference in quality. They were ordinary iron sabers, just barely usable for chopping wood. The youths made no selection, and in the quickest manner, after selecting a saber, each returned to his spot.
"Good, your spirits are high."
Lu Meng gave the crowd a satisfied look.
"Talent is made up of ninety-nine percent perspiration and one percent talent, today you will practice the first move of the Breaking Wind Saber Technique a hundred times!"
"Begin!"
At Lu Meng's command, dozens of youths simultaneously started practicing the first move of the Breaking Wind Saber Technique, Sweeping Thousands of Armies.
For a while, the sound of sabers filled the air.