Returning the Seven Scorching Sword Style
Fredrinn's sword was covered in flames, but strangely, he wasn't affected by the fire. It was like he was in full control of it.
'I didn't expect that using the first movement of the Seven Scorching Sword Style would actually consume a huge portion of my Qi in just a short amount of time…' Fredrinn furrowed his eyebrows. The first movement, Burning Sword, was a powerful sword technique. However, the consumption of Qi was enormous for someone like him who was only at the 1st Layer of Qi Gathering. He believed that he could master this technique once he broke through the 5th Layer.
"Your skills have improved significantly, my lord!" One of the five martial practitioners in the ring said with a flattering smile.
"My lord, the sword technique you comprehended is amazing!" Another man added.
Facing their flattering words, Fredrinn smiled and shook his head. He also stopped channeling his Qi and canceled 'Burning Sword'.
The flames around his sword gradually disappeared.
While sheathing his sword, Fredrinn said some nice words to the martial arts practitioners. He then looked down beneath the stage and discovered Roland among the crowd. "Father!" He greeted with a surprised look.
Hearing this, the others soon noticed Roland's presence.
"Greetings, patriarch!" They greeted him respectfully.
Roland waved his hand. He then moved his gaze to his son. He witnessed Fredrinn's display of skills and it made him a bit shocked. "Follow me back to my office." There were a lot of people here so it was not convenient to talk.
Fredrinn understood his intentions so he nodded without saying a word. He jumped down from the battle stage and told Olivia to go back before leaving the training grounds with Roland.
As soon as they left, the disciples and the servants of the family who witnessed Fredrinn's display erupted into a heated conversation. No one expected the trash of the Firecrown Household to display such prowess.
"Who would have thought that Lord Fredrinn would actually break through the Qi Gathering stage? What's even more surprising is that he learned some fancy sword technique."
"So the rumors about his breakthrough were real."
Olivia was still on the training grounds. When she heard the people saying some nice things about her lord, she felt proud. 'I knew that Lord Fredrinn has some talent with the sword. He was just too lazy to train…'
Meanwhile, Roland had already brought Fredrinn to his office.
"Sit down," Roland said after taking his seat.
Fredrinn complied without saying anything. He didn't know why Roland asked him to come to his office so he was a bit nervous.
"It seems like you have comprehended something from the Seven Scorching Sword Style," Roland spoke with a calm voice, but he was inwardly surprised by his son's comprehension speed. He thought that Fredrinn would only learn something after a month of studying the sword technique. Who would have thought that he would actually exceed his expectations?
Fredrinn's expression eased up upon hearing this. "Father, I have already comprehended the first movement of the Seven Scorching Sword Style so I will return the book to you." He said as he took out a book from his inner sleeve.
"You still have twenty days to study the book. Why are you returning it now?" Roland stared at him with his eyebrows raised upward.
Fredrinn shook his head. "With my present cultivation, I can only learn the first sword movement of the technique. To learn the next movement, my cultivation has to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, but I'm still far from that."
Roland nodded in understanding. "I see. Truthfully, I didn't expect that you would comprehend something in just ten days. This means that you have some talent with the sword. You should train well if you want to continue studying the Seven Scorching Sword Style. When you are ready to learn the second sword movement, don't hesitate to inform me. For the time being, you should focus on increasing your cultivation." He was happy to see some progress in his son's development.
Seeing Roland's smile, Fredrinn was taken aback. Strange emotions fluctuated in his heart. He didn't know if it was the real Fredrinn's lingering feelings or if it was his own.
"You should return to your room to get some rest." Roland waved his hand.
Hearing this, Fredrinn stood up and bowed to him. "Then I shall take my leave."
"Wait! Take this." Roland tossed a small pouch to him.
Fredrinn caught the pouch and was surprised when he discovered what was inside.
"Thank you for the reward, father." He bowed once again.
"Alright. You may go." Roland waved his hand impatiently.
Fredrinn took this as a cue for him to leave. After stepping out of Roland's office, he saw Olivia standing outside with a worried expression.
"My lord, did the patriarch scold you again?"
Fredrinn chuckled when he heard this. "Don't worry. The patriarch summoned me to give this reward." He showed her the pouch he got from Roland.
Seeing this, Olivia was stunned. This had never happened before.
Looking at her shocked face, Fredrinn smiled. "Let's go back first. I feel tired now, but I want to eat something before I rest."
"Yes, my lord! I will prepare your favorite dishes for you!"
***
Inside the office, Roland suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right! I forgot to ask him how he brought the Seven Scorching Sword Style out of the library without triggering the alarm arrays." He facepalmed himself.
According to the array master, Ardul, who was responsible for checking the alarm arrays, there was nothing wrong with them. He even did a thorough inspection, but he still found no signs of damage on the arrays.
"If there's nothing wrong with the alarm arrays, how did Fredrinn bring the sword technique out of the library?" Roland squeezed his temples. He couldn't come up with an answer.
"Never mind, as long as that kid doesn't do anything that would compromise the household, I'll just let him be." He muttered while shaking his head. He then moved his gaze to the book on the table.
It was the Seven Scorching Sword Style.
"Let's see what's special with this sword technique…"