Mastering the profound saber technique of "Tianhe Saber" would take at least several months to figure out its essence. Dongfang Liren was not in a hurry and nodded, saying:
"Study hard. As long as you figure out the training method, even if you don't fully master it yourself, I will still teach you the 'Dragon-Slaying Order'. By the way, last time you said you wanted to have a competition in lightness kungfu. After reading Lu Jieyun's insights on lightness kungfu for a few days, what have you learned?"
Yejingtang had just started practicing lightness kungfu and, to be honest, hadn't studied the insights of grandmasters at the beginner level. He said, "I have little experience in the martial world and haven't been exposed to profound martial arts. If you ask me about my insights, I really can't tell. How about I have a competition with Your Highness to see what level my current lightness kungfu is at?"
Dongfang Liren found it a bit amusing but still showed the demeanor of a master and didn't refuse. In order to let Yejingtang understand his place, Dongfang Liren lightly tapped the grass with her toes, and her figure floated up and landed on a willow tree by the riverbank. Her figure was light and ethereal, like that of a fairy.
Seeing this, Yejingtang took a step forward.
Whoosh—
His figure soared into the air, creating a bit of a breaking wind sound, and landed on the branch beside Dongfang Liren, making the willow branches sway a few times.
Creak creak—
The difference between them was immediately obvious. There was a clear gap between him and Dongfang Liren.
But a hint of surprise flashed in Dongfang Liren's eyes:
"You know lightness kungfu?"
"I just learned it. Please don't laugh, Prince Jing."
Just learned?
Dongfang Liren was a bit puzzled. She was sure that Yejingtang didn't know lightness kungfu a few days ago. Could it be that she was wrong last time and he was hiding his true abilities?
Dongfang Liren thought for a while, then leaped down from the willow tree and landed in the clear river. Her feet touched the blue waves, and she moved upstream like a dragonfly skimming the water, looking very chivalrous.
Yejingtang had never tried the "Water Treading Lightness Kungfu (Treading on Water like Skimming on the Waves)". But according to the principle of lightness kungfu, as long as there was a place to borrow strength, one could soar into the air even on a blade of grass.
Yejingtang pondered for a moment, then leaped down and plunged straight into the river. And the result was...
Splash—
Water splashed everywhere, and Niaoniao shook its head when it saw this.
The "Water Treading Lightness Kungfu" was a great test of the proficiency of lightness kungfu. If one didn't master it well, they would end up like a drenched chicken.
Dongfang Liren had expected this and turned back with a bit of teasing in her expression. But before she could mock him, her eyes turned into one of surprise.
It was seen that after Yejingtang crashed into the river, he quickly rushed out of the water and then ran wildly on the surface of the river.
Tap tap tap—
Although his movements were swift and the splashes of water were higher than a person, and it didn't look very beautiful, with great strength, he could achieve great speed.
In the time it took Dongfang Liren to turn her head, Yejingtang had already overtaken her and rushed upstream like a runaway wild horse.
??
In her life, Dongfang Liren had never seen such a strange lightness kungfu and couldn't help asking:
"Why are you running so fast?"
Yejingtang's answer was quite straightforward: "If I run slowly, I'll fall into the water. What do you think of my lightness kungfu, Your Highness?"
This was hardly lightness kungfu!
Dongfang Liren didn't know what to say about Yejingtang. His running speed was indeed fast, but the noise was like thunder. What was the use of it except for running away from danger?
Although Dongfang Liren was not a grandmaster, she learned lightness kungfu from the "White-Haired Divine Ear". Her lightness kungfu was definitely of first-class standard. Being overtaken by a half-baked practitioner made her a bit dissatisfied. So she immediately increased her speed to catch up:
"The essence of lightness kungfu lies in 'lightness'. Being fast without making a sound is the real speed... You!"
Dongfang Liren still wanted to catch up and explain, but she found that the guy in front of her didn't understand the ways of the world at all. When he noticed her chasing, he actually ran faster and faster, as if he wanted to shake her off.
Tap tap tap...
A line of ripples appeared on the clear river surface.
Two figures dashed forward one after the other. One was as carefree and handsome as a dragonfly skimming the water, and the other was like a naughty child skipping stones on the water.
After chasing for a while, Dongfang Liren gradually realized something was wrong.
The speed at which Yejingtang walked on the water was continuously increasing, and it was already incredibly fast. Even if Huan Jianli came, he might only be able to run on par with Yejingtang. She simply couldn't catch up!
"You!"
Dongfang Liren was suddenly annoyed and felt that Yejingtang was playing the fool to deceive her.
But when she looked carefully at Yejingtang's steps, she found that he was indeed a half-baked practitioner. His running was really ugly!
How could someone like this shake her off?
Dongfang Liren secretly gritted her teeth and accelerated with all her might to catch up. But after chasing for a long time, not only did she not get closer, but the distance between them became wider. Seeing that she couldn't catch up, she could only say:
"Stop right there!"
Yejingtang was just getting used to the rhythm of borrowing strength while treading on the water. The more proficient he became, the faster he ran. Only when he heard her shout did he realize something was wrong and quickly leaped up from the river surface and landed on the riverbank.
Tap tap tap...
The blue waves on the river rippled. Dongfang Liren, wearing a python robe, quickly chased over and landed in front of him, her eyebrows furrowed in anger!
Yejingtang realized the problem and said awkwardly:
"I just learned lightness kungfu and couldn't control my strength. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Dongfang Liren's chest heaved a bit in anger. But she was not a delicate woman. After giving Yejingtang a glance, she suppressed her anger:
"To be able to run so fast just after learning lightness kungfu, you indeed have a good foundation. Keep honing your skills in the future and don't just focus on speed. For masters of lightness kungfu, they can disappear from sight even a hundred steps away. But for someone like you, even after running ten li, the pursuers can still follow the noise and catch up with you."
Yejingtang knew the flaws in his lightness kungfu and nodded:
"I've learned my lesson. I will definitely pay attention to it in the future."
Dongfang Liren originally wanted to discuss martial arts with Yejingtang, but after this折腾 (commotion), she felt that it was impossible to have a conversation. She took Niaoniao and turned around, saying:
"What you lack the most now is experience. In the future, consult more with the masters of the Black Yamen and me. Even with a good foundation, you need to be on the right path to achieve something."
The two of them chased each other and ran along the river for about four or five li. They had already moved away from Yutan Villa and arrived near Baima Academy on the outskirts of the city. It was also getting dark.
Baima Academy was one of the four major academies in Yunzhou. Wealthy merchants and powerful families liked to donate a large amount of money to send their children here to "polish their credentials". The eldest son of the Pei family, Pei Luo, studied here. According to Chen Biao, it cost a lot of money to send him in.
The academy was located by the riverbank. Since the students came from all over the country, they all lived in the academy. There were also several small streets outside the academy.
However, the academy had extremely strict rules. As soon as it got dark, the students had to return to their dormitories to do their homework and prepare for bed, and the small streets outside were also closed.
Dongfang Liren almost felt frustrated because of the lightness kungfu competition and had no interest in flying back with Yejingtang. She put Niaoniao on her shoulder, walked with her hands behind her back, and looked at the quiet academy:
"Have you ever studied in a school?"
"My family runs a bodyguard agency and is relatively well-off. I studied in a private school for a few years, but I've never been to such a large academy. I've read some books, basically all the ones available on the market."
"Oh?"
Dongfang Liren had already discovered that Yejingtang's talent in martial arts was a bit terrifying, and his appearance was also outstanding. If he were both civil and military, it would be a bit too much. She asked:
"How is your literary talent?"
"My handwriting is okay, and I can do accounting. I know nothing about other things."
"That's a pity. In the Great Wei, the martial spirit is prosperous, and men with good martial arts skills are very common, while scholar-like men are rare. If you could compose poems and show your face at literary gatherings and poetry meetings, I don't know how many families would come to your door and want you to be their son-in-law."
"Everyone has their own strengths. As for poetry and such..."
Yejingtang originally wanted to show off casually, but before he could think of something, his ears twitched slightly, and he turned to look at the dark alley...