60- Elemental Whispering Lotus

Meanwhile, inside the Castle of the Ledal Emperor, inside the personal training area of Zheng Yu, Xu Fang was training under his mother's gaze.

"Xu Fang, you did everything right. Now, start learning combat techniques for fighting," Zheng Yu said to Xu Fang and waved her hand, producing a scroll.

"Mother, what is that?" Xu Fang asked when she handed him a technique scroll.

"It's a Light element-related technique, and you can practice it," Zheng Yu replied with a smile.

"Mother, I think I don't need it. I've practiced some moves, and I want to create my technique," Xu Fang told her with a smile.

"What? Do you want to create your own technique? It's not as easy as you're saying," Zheng Yu said to him with a serious and shocked expression.

"Mother, I know you may not believe me, but I can do it. I can show you my moves without any Qi or elements for now because adding Qi to my moves requires more time," Xu Fang assured her.

"Okay, then show me your moves without Qi and Elements," Zheng Yu agreed, curious to see what he had practiced.

"Let's go towards the stone wall in the earth practice area," Xu Fang suggested, leading the way to an area with a large stone wall built for practice.

Approaching the stone wall, Xu Fang waved his hand, and a katana with a black handle appeared.

He pulled the katana from its scabbard, closed his eyes, and disconnected all his Qi and elements. Zheng Yu observed him closely.

Opening his eyes, Xu Fang started to swing the katana in a horizontal zigzag and then in a clockwise circular motion.

Zheng Yu watched as all his movements were executed meticulously, like the opening petals of a lotus flower.

"Slash" "Slash" "Slash"

Xu Fang executed the first move, named 'Lotus Embrace.' When Zheng Yu saw the results of his attack on the stone wall, she was genuinely shocked.

"Xu Fang, you created this move on your own?" Zheng Yu asked him with a curious tone.

"No, I saw it somewhere, and I practiced it. Now, I only need to use it with Qi or Elements to make it more powerful," Xu Fang replied with a smile.

"You saw it somewhere? But you don't go out. How can you..." Zheng Yu started to ask but fell silent before completing her sentence.

"Don't tell me you saw it in your dream?" Zheng Yu asked after a few moments of silence, and Xu Fang nodded.

"Have you tried it with Qi or Elements?" Zheng Yu asked him with a curious tone.

"Not yet, but I want to give it a try," Xu Fang told her with a serious expression.

"Then try it now. I want to see it," Zheng Yu encouraged him to attempt the move with Qi.

Xu Fang didn't say anything. He sat down cross-legged after thinking for a few seconds, closed his eyes, and at the same time, his spiritual copy appeared in his spiritual consciousness and began to merge the martial arts' first secret move with his Qi.

Zheng Yu watched him carefully for the next few minutes. Then, he opened his eyes, stood up, and started channeling his Qi towards the katana in his hand.

As Xu Fang swung the katana, it seemed to be engulfed in a light blue-colored fire. He executed the same horizontal zig-zag and then a clockwise circular motion.

With a swift motion, a light blue lotus flower petal-shaped Qi fire attack struck the stone wall.

"Slash" "Boom"

The light blue lotus-shaped attack hit the stone wall with a resounding boom, creating a blast and filling the earth's practice area with dust. Zheng Yu waved her hand, and the dust vanished, revealing a lotus flower petal-shaped engraving on the stone wall.

"Congratulations, Xu Fang. You've successfully created a move using your Qi. I believe the power and effect of this move would increase if you incorporate elements into it," Zheng Yu congratulated Xu Fang on his achievement.

"Thanks, Mother. I think the same," Xu Fang replied with a smile.

"Xu Fang, what name do you give to this move of yours?" Zheng Yu asked him with a curious tone.

"This move's name is 'Lotus Embrace,' and when I use it with an element, it changes. For example, if I use the Light element, then it's called 'Light Lotus Embrace,'" Xu Fang explained.

"Lotus Embrace. Light Lotus Embrace. Nice names," Zheng Yu remarked with a smile.

"Xu Fang, are there more moves you've been practicing?"

"Yes, Mother, there are a total of five moves I practice, including this one," Xu Fang shared with a smile.

"Xu Fang, can you show me those as well?" Zheng Yu inquired if he could demonstrate the other moves he had practiced.

"I can, but not now. This time, I'll tell you the names of all the moves," Xu Fang said with a mysterious smile.

"Sigh... you're starting to behave like a mysterious person again," Zheng Yu sighed and said with a smile.

"You want to know the names of all the moves I practice or not?" Xu Fang asked her with a smile.

"Why not, tell me, I want to know." Zheng Yu requested that he share the names of the moves he had been practicing.

"The first move, 'Lotus Embrace,' depicts the opening of lotus flower petals.

The second move, 'Swaying Stem Slash,' portrays a lotus swaying in the wind.

The third move, 'Blossom Burst,' resembles the blossoming of a lotus flower.

The fourth move, 'Petals of Tranquility,' signifies petals of peace.

The fifth move, 'Zenith Bloom,' represents the fully bloomed lotus.

The name of the technique is Whispering Lotus Blade, but after successfully being used with Elements, it changes into Elemental Whispering Lotus," Xu Fang explained, revealing all the moves and technique names he had practiced.

"Xu Fang, I am proud of you," Zheng Yu expressed with a proud smile.

"Mother, I think today's practice time is over. I'll see you later at the dining table for lunch," Xu Fang said with a smile. He used a few charms on Zheng Yu and left the training area.

'He's become even more handsome... What am I thinking?' Zheng Yu pondered in her mind.

'I need to talk with him later and give him an Elemental Qi Stone,' Zheng Yu added to her thoughts.

Xu Fang left Zheng Yu's training area and returned to his room to take a bath before heading to the dining hall for lunch.

After the meal, Xu Fang went back to his room. Shortly after entering, Xu Min joined him. As she entered, she locked the door, walked over to Xu Fang, and embraced him.

"Husband, I told the truth to others to stop them from thinking wrong about you for not helping us, and they want to apologize to you," Xu Min informed him with a serious tone.

"Min Er, do you realize what you did?" Xu Fang asked her seriously.

"Husband, did I do something wrong?" Xu Min questioned back in a confused tone.

Breaking their hug, Xu Fang held Xu Min's face in his hands and spoke with a serious expression.

"Imagine if they came to meet me and said they couldn't live without me, as you mentioned. What should I do then? Don't you know I hate to see you and others sad, let alone becoming sad because of me?"

"Husband, you would accept them just like you accepted me," Xu Min replied with a smile.

"As expected, you're crazy," Xu Fang shook his head in amusement.

"Husband, if you need my help with something, tell me. I can do anything for you," Xu Min offered with a smile.

"What if I tell you that I want to make Mother my wife as well, would you help me?" Xu Fang asked her with a serious expression.

"Husband, are you joking or are you serious?" Xu Min asked back with a serious expression.

"I'm serious," Xu Fang affirmed.

"Husband, you tell me what help you want. I can do it without any questions," Xu Min assured him with a smile.

"Great, you wait for it. I will tell you when I need help," Xu Fang said with a smile.

As they conversed, a knock on the door interrupted them. Xu Fang opened the door and saw Long Xiu. He invited her in and locked the door again.

"Xu Min, what are you doing here?" Long Xiu asked her with a serious expression.

Understanding Long Xiu's intentions, Xu Fang remained silent, only shaking his head.

"Mother Xiu, I… I came here to talk with Xu Fang," Xu Min said to Long Xiu with hesitation.

"What are you two talking about? Can you tell me that?" Long Xiu asked Xu Min with a slightly teasing tone.

"Mother Xiu, it's not an important topic. I only want to know about Xu Fang's cultivation," Xu Min replied with difficulty. Sweat appeared on her forehead, and she seemed tense.

Xu Fang understood that if Long Xiu teased Xu Min more, it would be hard for her to cover the truth.

"Mother Xiu, do you want something from me? Or did you come to my room to tease Xu Min? " Xu Fang asked Long Xiu in a teasing tone.

"What did you call me? I already told you not to call me that," Long Xiu responded with an unhappy expression.

Xu Min was shocked by Long Xiu's tone and words.

"What should I call you, then?" Xu Fang asked Long Xiu with a teasing tone.

"Husband, you are bad. You're teasing me again, and I don't want to talk with you," Long Xiu said, pouting her lips with a sad tone.

Xu Min was even more surprised by Long Xiu's words, actions, and cute pout.

"Husband? Mother Xiu, are you one of the two wives that Xu Fang has?" Xu Min asked Long Xiu with a curious yet surprised tone.

Long Xiu didn't say anything and maintained her demeanor. Xu Fang understood that Long Xiu wanted a kiss. So, he stepped forward, held her face in his hands, and pecked her pouty lips.

Xu Min also got her answer from Xu Fang's action.

"Mother Xiu, you scared me," Xu Min said to Long Xiu with a serious expression.

"Hahaha… I'm just teasing you, Xu Min. From now on, when we are alone, you can call me Sister," Long Xiu chuckled and said with a smile.