Becoming A Martial Arts Expert in the Blink of An Eye

After being persuaded for a long time, the owner finally relented and agreed to help Lu Zheng.

"Actually, ten years ago, the sharpening of swords wasn't so strict. That's because those who bought swords were all adults."

"However, with the internet, it became easier to get information. There was more and more news of children getting injured accidentally. Later, they didn't allow the use of sharp weapons for display. "

"Don't worry, I'll be careful." Lu Zheng continued, "Also, I'll probably come to visit you from time to time in the future to sharpen my sword."

The boss blinked, wondering what Lu Zheng's job was.

He couldn't figure it out even after thinking for a long time, so he gave up. Under Lu Zheng's insistence, they got each other's contact information.

His name was Du Lin.

"Give the commission to that young lady." Lu Zheng waved at the pretty lady.

The young lady: !

I've already lost my commission, so why are you still teasing me?

"Alright," he said.

Du Lin didn't care about the commission. He didn't rely on swords to make money. He still had other businesses.

"Come to my office. You can pick out the swords that can be sharpened."

Du Lin led Lu Zheng to the office at the back and waved at the young lady." Xiao Tang, come. Go to the warehouse at the back and get a few swords to my office."

...

In the end, Lu Zheng picked a carved sword made of copper and padauk wood.

The sword was 105 centimeters long and its blade was 72 centimeters. The width of the blade was 1 inch, and the back was 2 centimeters thick. It was very heavy when it was wielded, and felt very powerful.

"Good blade!"

"It's indeed a good sword." Du Lin said, "I'll sharpen the blade for you tonight. You can come and get it tomorrow."

"Alright," he said. Lu Zheng nodded. After some thought, he said, "give me one of those that have not been sharpened. I just want to appreciate it."

Lu Zheng suddenly remembered that he had to at least learn the basics before he could use the light of providence to strengthen his skills. If he were to use the sharpened sword immediately, would he accidentally kill himself?

Du Lin nodded. Even though such a sword wasn't expensive in the modern era, Lu Zheng seemed like a rich person.

...

Half an hour later, Lu Zheng took a cab home with a rectangular box in his hand.

The first thing he did was to look up videos on sword-fighting techniques.

There were too many of them!

The videos explained the basic movements of various techniques step by step.

Actually, common knowledge was not worth much in modern times. If one wanted to learn something, one could always find it online.

As long as one was self-aware, they could teach themselves anything. Going to classes was just for the atmosphere.

After all, there weren't many teachers who could explain knowledge in profound and simple terms.

Furthermore, all Lu Zheng needed was the foundation.

...

After watching videos for an entire afternoon, Lu Zheng finally understood the basic movements. He was now able to crudely execute all the beginner-level movements.

Of course, his movements were not refined and elegant.

But it was enough...

Using the light of providence!

"Swish!"

The jade seal in his mind trembled slightly, and a ray of light of providence was consumed.

In the next moment, the basic techniques were carved into Lu Zheng's muscle memory.

His movements now flowed like water.

Lu Zheng's figure was seen darting up and down in the living room. He moved left and right, and the gleam of his blade flickered.

After he was done with his routine, Lu Zheng was overjoyed. Beautiful!

Five minutes ago, Lu Zheng would still be a beginner. Now, he was like a martial arts master who had practiced for a year and a half.

Of course, he had only familiarized himself with the basic movements. He was still far from being able to adapt to changes.

However, it didn't matter. Wasn't there still the light of providence?

Eh, it can still be improved?

Consume!

"Swish!"

He had memorized every move and style, and was able to adapt to the situation.

In terms of actual combat, Lu Zheng had improved greatly.

"With the treasured sword in hand, this level is enough. Upgrade my physique!"

"Swish!"

Upgrading the physique required the improvement of all the organs in Lu Zheng's body. It was extensive. Hence, the effect of the improvement was not as immediate and obvious as learning the sword-fighting techniques. 

It was clear that the improvement of his physical fitness would be a long-term project. As for how much he could improve, Lu Zheng had no idea.

However, to be able to become stronger without training was still very satisfying.

"Great! I'm going to bed!"

...

The next morning, Lu Zheng changed into traditional clothes and was transported to the great Jing dynasty. Then, he began to practice his skills in the backyard.

Compared to yesterday, Lu Zheng had improved by a lot.

Left slash, right back slash!

Stepping on the stone platform, turn and slash!

Void step, night battle, hidden blade form, entwining body!

Silver light flickered, and the sound of the blade slashing through the air was heard!

Lu Zheng was performing a set of moves to his heart's content in the courtyard when he saw Uncle Li and Aunt Liu peeking their heads out from the doorway to look at him.

"Good morning, young master!"

"Your technique is excellent!"

"Pa pa pa!"

"Is there any breakfast?" Lu Zheng sheathed his sword and heaved a sigh of relief.

"Yes!"

Aunt Liu quickly nodded. "Would you like to have some? I'll bring it to the hall."

"Alright," he said.

Lu Zheng nodded. He had been rather excited this morning and rushed over as soon as he woke up. He was famished.

...

After breakfast, Lu Zheng returned the sword to the modern world. He then dressed up and left the house again.

Lu Zheng didn't go to Qingsheng Teahouse again.

He had asked Master Mingzhang in Baiyun Temple, and was told that the stories told by these storytellers were exaggerated half-truths. If he really listened to this, he would be leading himself into a ditch.

If he had the time, wasn't it better to go home and read online novels?

Even if he didn't go to Qingsheng Teahouse, there were still many places in Tonglin County that he could pass the time in.

There were gambling stalls in the north and west of the city, the pavilion, which was a favorite place for scholars, in the south of the city, and Cong'an Square, which was a market district filled with all kinds of street performers. In terms of liveliness, it was not much less than the modern world.

Speaking of scholars ...

Lu Zheng was walking on a street in the north of the city when he heard the sound of someone reading a book from the courtyard beside him.

This was the school of Tonglin County, and it was filled with young and promising scholars of the county.

When Lu Zheng first arrived, he gave himself the identity of a scholar. Later, to make it more realistic, he even went to a bookstore and bought a few Confucian classics of the great Jing dynasty.

But then...

Lu Zheng had given up his identity as a scholar.

He had to go to school and become an official after passing the general examination. Where would Lu Zheng find the free time to do so?