The Heavens begin by inheriting their grandfather's cheat ability

Chapter 21 Hua Wanzi personally provides guidance

Outside the side hall, Hua Wanzi stood beside Feng Wanli.

She gazed at Shi Zhongyu's departing figure and couldn't help but say, "Senior brother, I must say, your disciple's temperament is nothing like that of a young man."

"You noticed it too?"

Hua Wanzi nodded slightly.

"Most young people would be terrified and lose their composure if they encountered a competition like this. Just think about how he looked just now."

Feng Wanli thought back to what had happened before.

After all the disciples in the side hall had left, he called out to Shi Zhongyu, intending to offer some advice and reassure him that it didn't matter how he performed.

However, upon seeing Shi Zhongyu's calm gaze, he ultimately uttered only the three words, "Go back."

Hua Wanzi continued speaking.

"He's so calm. He'll be expelled from the sect if he doesn't perform well, but he's not worried at all."

"Only if he is told that good behavior will earn him Cold Breath Pills and the opportunity to practice in a secret chamber will he care about these things."

Feng Wanli chuckled and said, "Isn't this a good thing?"

Hua Wanzi smiled too.

"Having this kind of mindset is indeed a good thing."

As she spoke, she changed the subject.

"Senior brother, some of the disciples under Elder Cheng have already mastered the basic sword techniques."

"I'm worried... that the elders will let those people make a move."

Feng Wanli frowned.

Your concerns are not unfounded.

"But there's no use in worrying. The final outcome depends on how this kid performs in the next ten and a half days."

He looked at Hua Wanzi as he spoke.

"I will give him more guidance when I have time in the future."

"I hope that you, junior sister, can give him some pointers when you have time."

Hua Wanzi nodded emphatically as she listened to her senior brother's request.

"Don't worry, senior brother, even if you didn't say anything, I'm already planning to give him a good talking-to!"

Back in his room, Shi Zhongyu was unaware of his master's and uncle's plans.

If he is expelled from the Snow Mountain Sect, he can simply go back to his parents' place and focus on practicing his skills.

Shi Zhongyu did not want to leave the Snow Mountain Sect.

The Snow Mountain Sect is located in the Western Regions and is known as the number one sword sect in the Western Regions.

His swordsmanship was not considered third-rate in the martial arts world.

It would be best if he could practice his skills at the Snow Mountain Sect.

"I still feel the pressure!"

Shi Zhongyu shook his head, dismissing the idea.

Next, he needs to work harder to improve his swordsmanship skills.

After washing up on time, Shi Zhongyu lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

Practicing martial arts every day also made him feel tired.

Having slept soundly without any dreams, Shi Zhongyu woke up feeling refreshed.

He got up, opened the door, and prepared to wash up.

They found a figure standing outside the door.

"Master Hua?"

Shi Zhongyu wondered why his Uncle Hua was at his door so early in the morning.

Hua Wanzi looked Shi Zhongyu up and down and found that he was in good condition, so she nodded slightly.

"Hurry up and wash up. I'll be personally instructing you in your martial arts practice for the next while!"

Shi Zhongyu was overjoyed upon hearing this.

If his martial arts master Hua personally guided him in practicing, his proficiency in the skills would certainly be quite remarkable.

"I'll wash up right away!"

Time is... skill!

After washing up, Shi Zhongyu followed Hua Wanzi to her side.

Hua Wanzi did not take him anywhere else; it was still the martial arts arena.

She didn't take Shi Zhongyu into the crowd, but instead went to the foot of an ice pillar.

"Practice your skills here before breakfast!"

Hua Wanzi said in a deep voice, "Now start practicing the Snow Mountain Rock Stance. Set up the stance and show me."

Today, Hua Wanzi, dressed in a plain white outfit, stood opposite Shi Zhongyu with a cool and aloof expression, exuding a certain majesty reminiscent of Feng Wanli.

Shi Zhongyu did as instructed.

His legs were slightly bent, his spine was straight, his eyes were slightly closed, and his breathing was slow and steady. He was clearly not a beginner, and his posture was as steady as an ice pillar.

Hua Wanzi nodded slightly.

Shi Zhongyu's stance training has clearly reached a high level.

That's not enough.

"Your stance is correct and your posture is stable, but your intention is not yet in place and your energy is not yet in your bones. You look like a rock, but you are just standing stiffly."

Upon hearing this, Shi Zhongyu's aura fluctuated slightly, but he remained still, listening intently.

"The core of the Snow Mountain Rock Pillar is not actually about standing, but about merging."

Hua Wanzi approached slowly, her voice soft and clear.

"You need to guide the cold energy from your feet along the Yongquan acupoint into the meridians of your legs, then sink it to your Dantian, and then return it to the ground along your legs. Only when your internal energy connects with the earth's energy can you truly be considered to have taken root."

She came up behind Shi Zhongyu and gently touched the area near his lower back with her fingertip.

"Don't tense up here, relax a bit so that your energy can flow downwards. Right now you're using your muscles to hold it up, not your internal strength to establish a firm foundation."

"With guidance, proficiency in Snow Mountain Rock Stakes +5."

A new standing meditation technique came to Shi Zhongyu's mind, and he immediately relaxed his waist and spine slightly, as Hua Wanzi had instructed.

Instantly, he felt a cold current flow down his legs, and his feet seemed to be truly connected to the icy earth. The faint soreness he had felt earlier dissipated, replaced by a deep and solid sense of internal energy.

Hua Wanzi saw that Shi Zhongyu had grasped the meaning, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.

He continued to instruct, "You must understand that while the stance remains still, the Qi moves; the body does not sway, but the mind travels far."

Hua Wanzi spoke very softly, yet every word she said reached Shi Zhongyu's ears.

"The rock-solid stake is not a dead stake, but a living stake. When you stand here, your mind should be as calm as an ice lake, and your breath should be as gentle as a cold spring. The foundation of your light footwork and the root of your swordsmanship all come from this stake."

"With guidance, Snow Mountain Rock Stake proficiency +5!"

Shi Zhongyu slowly inhaled and exhaled, circulating his internal energy again and again.

According to the book's analysis, he already had a strong foundation, and with Uncle Hua's guidance, he suddenly gained a complete understanding.

He felt his internal strength growing stronger and stronger, and all the cold energy around him was being absorbed into his body and tempered. His originally slightly weak foundation was gradually solidified, and his stance training clearly improved.

Hua Wanzi's constant guidance helped Shi Zhongyu improve his proficiency with the Snow Mountain Rock Stake.

Soon, the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn passed.

Shi Zhongyu paused and glanced at his proficiency with the snow mountain boulder stakes.

Introduction to Snow Mountain Rock Stakes (90/100).

His original proficiency level was 35, but with the guidance of his master and through his own practice, he managed to increase it by 55 points.

Hua Wanzi saw that Shi Zhongyu had stopped and noticed that the surrounding disciples had already rested, so she spoke up.

"You should rest for a bit too! You can practice your swordsmanship later!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Zhongyu got up, but did not choose to rest.

"Uncle-Master, I'm not tired yet. I can practice my sword now!"

Hua Wanzi moved her lips, wanting to persuade Shi Zhongyu to rest, but seeing his firm gaze.

So she nodded.

"Go and get the sword!"

Shi Zhongyu immediately walked towards the sword rack!

This time is also the time for the Snow Mountain Sect disciples to rest after finishing their training.

They had already noticed that Hua Wanzi was giving Shi Zhongyu special advice.

Some people felt a pang of sadness, while others sympathized with Shi Zhongyu.

They all knew about what happened in the side hall.

If Shi Zhongyu doesn't perform well, he could be expelled from the sect.

If this were to spread throughout the martial arts world, how bad would it be for his reputation?

They were all still disciples of the Snow Mountain Sect who hadn't even left their homes, but after listening to Cheng Zixue's tales of the martial world...

He was already clearly considering his future reputation in the martial arts world.

Ignoring the stares directed at him, Shi Zhongyu quickly retrieved an iron sword.

Hua Wanzi took the iron sword off her body, without drawing the sword from its sheath.

"Attack me with your sword!"