Chapter 56: So This is What a Hidden Master Looks Like
Over the past few days, Yun Ming had been observing Lu Changsheng.
"Is this really His Majesty's master?"
During this period, Yun Ming had secretly observed Lu Changsheng's every move countless times.
He wanted to figure out what kind of person Lu Changsheng was.
However, after these days of observation, Yun Ming found himself increasingly unable to understand Lu Changsheng.
Every day, he slept without cultivating, and when he woke up, it was always with great difficulty, often not rising until noon!
Once he was up, he would ask His Majesty or Ye Qiubai to cook.
After eating, he would lie down in a sunny spot on a bamboo reclining chair. Next to the chair was a small wooden table filled with various spiritual fruits.
Afterwards, he would water and loosen the soil of what he called his "vegetable garden"...
Then... then dinner would be ready, and he would eat again.
After dinner, he would take a walk around the academy to aid digestion.
And then he would go back to sleep...
Day after day, the cycle repeated.
Yun Ming was stunned. This was completely different from what he had imagined!
As His Majesty's master.
Shouldn't he at least be an elderly man with an ethereal and refined demeanor?
Moreover, shouldn't he occasionally go into seclusion or undergo a tribulation?
If not, he should be developing some world-shaking martial arts techniques.
Only such a person would be worthy of being His Majesty's master!
But what about Lu Changsheng?
He never cultivates, just eats and sleeps, and in between, he takes a walk and waters the garden.
And that's it?
Isn't he just a loafer?
At first, Yun Ming couldn't sense Lu Changsheng's cultivation level and thought it was because his level was too profound and far beyond his own, making it impossible to perceive.
But now, Yun Ming suspected that Lu Changsheng was probably just an ordinary person!
However, if that were the case, why would His Majesty take him as a master?
One day, Yun Ming approached Lu Changsheng and asked, "What exactly are you capable of?"
"Capable of?"
Lu Changsheng was taken aback by the question. He tilted his head, frowned, and thought for a moment.
"Not much, really."
Just as Yun Ming was about to say something.
Qin Tiannan arrived, accompanied by a young woman.
"Changsheng, I've brought you a good disciple."
Lu Changsheng replied helplessly, "Uncle Qin, I've said I don't want to mislead anyone. Stop sending disciples my way."
Qin Tiannan pretended to be serious and said, "Changsheng, excessive modesty is pride. She has great talent, and under your guidance, our Cangdao Academy will have another prodigy!"
Covering his face, Lu Changsheng said, "I really don't understand these things, and I already have two disciples who give me enough headaches. If they weren't good cooks, I'd have sent them away long ago."
At this moment, Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying walked out and, upon hearing this, were left speechless.
Seeing them, Qin Tiannan sighed, "Sigh, I know you like your peace and quiet. Fine, I'll leave now."
With that, Qin Tiannan left with the young woman.
Yun Ming was dumbfounded by this scene.
Despite having no apparent skills, why would the dean personally bring someone to be his disciple?
At this moment, Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying stepped forward.
"What do you two want now?" Lu Changsheng asked.
"Master, I have some questions about the Taichu Sword Technique," Ye Qiubai said.
Lu Changsheng responded, "Then just ask."
After Ye Qiubai stated his question, Lu Changsheng, with a look of disdain, said, "Why are you so stubborn? Think about it from a different perspective."
Then, he gave Ye Qiubai some pointers.
After all, the Taichu Sword Technique was something Lu Changsheng had passed on, so he naturally had a thorough understanding of it.
After a while.
Suddenly, Ye Qiubai's aura erupted!
It soared straight into the sky!
His sword intent surged upward!
At that moment, his cultivation also broke through to the Qi Sea Realm!
Originally, Ye Qiubai could have broken through to the Qi Sea Realm long ago, but he had been suppressing it to solidify his foundation.
Now, with a deeper understanding of the technique, Ye Qiubai could no longer suppress it. His breakthrough to the Qi Sea Realm was as natural as water flowing downhill!
Ye Qiubai opened his eyes and said to Lu Changsheng, "Thank you, Master."
His tone was full of reverence.
This left Yun Ming extremely surprised.
With just a few pointers, Lu Changsheng had enabled Ye Qiubai to gain insight into the technique and directly break through his realm?
This was indeed quite impressive.
However, breaking through from the Purple Mansion Realm to the Qi Sea Realm wasn't that difficult.
To teach His Majesty, this level of ability might still be insufficient.
Ye Qiubai returned to his room to continue contemplating the Taichu Sword Technique.
At this moment, Hong Ying also stepped forward and began to ask questions.
Lu Changsheng answered each one.
"Seriously, you're asking me such simple questions?"
"Use your brain a bit, think from a different angle."
"This part goes like this... Yes, just like that..."
After hearing his answers, Hong Ying's expression suddenly became solemn. She immediately sat down cross-legged!
The Heavenly Human State!
Hong Ying had directly entered the Heavenly Human State!
In the Heavenly Human State, one's understanding of techniques and martial arts would multiply!
This state was extremely difficult to enter.
Especially as one's cultivation and understanding of martial arts deepened, entering the Heavenly Human State became increasingly challenging!
Hong Ying had undergone nine reincarnations.
Each reincarnation deepened her understanding of martial arts!
This meant that for Hong Ying, entering the Heavenly Human State was practically impossible!
Yet now.
After receiving guidance from Lu Changsheng, she had directly entered the Heavenly Human State!
This left Yun Ming utterly astonished.
Lu Changsheng, who appeared to have no significant abilities, had simply chosen not to reveal them.
Such a state of mind, not showing off or making a display.
This was the demeanor of a true hidden master...
If Lu Changsheng knew what Yun Ming was thinking at this moment, he would probably be speechless.
Everyone from the Yunhuang Empire seemed to share a particular trait.
They loved to interpret things their own way, didn't they?
...
Meanwhile, in the Northern Territory.
A man dressed as a scholar bade farewell to another village.
Walking along a forest path, he couldn't help but reflect, "It was in such a place that I first encountered my master..."
Thinking of this, the man shook his head and smiled, "I wonder how Master is doing now? I should head to the Southern Territory, and on the way, I'll visit Master."
With that, the man carried his book basket and walked slowly towards the Southern Territory.