Chapter 101 You Come Over Here!
A swordsman must value his sword more than his life.
For common people, a sword is merely some iron and a weapon.
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However, for a swordsman, his sword is as important as his limb or an organ.
Xiao Linran loves his Boli Sword very much. He lent Boli to Gao Ge only out of recklessness, believing that the boy was quite talented indeed, for he could make such achievements after spending that little time in the Martial Arts Depository. Afterwards, he was itching to see what talent Gao Ge has on swordsmanship, worried that no one would give a sword to Gao Ge.
Judging from his current performance, Xiao Linran is finally relieved.
This young man called Gao Ge doesn’t disappoint him.
Others may not be able to see through Gao Ge’s moves and some of them cannot even have a clue. They may only think Gao Ge does well in posture. To put it simple, they just feel it is impressive without even knowing what it is.
However, as the No. 1 Swordsman in the Cultivation Academy, Xiao Linran surely won’t focus on the surface only.
His moves are fierce and the sword shadow appears determined without any hesitation.
“Xiao Linran, what do you think of Gao Ge’s sword skills?” Gongsun Moyang suddenly stands behind his back and says with a smile.
Xiao Linran turns around to look at Gongsun Moyang’s ease look, saying after being silent for a while, “It is satisfactory with a bit of shortcomings, but there are some highlights too.”
After hearing that, Gongsun Moyang agrees to him softly and then thinks for a while before saying seriously, “I am not a swordsman, but I do know something about you. I am afraid that there won’t be many swordsmen who can raise sword wind while practicing with the sword.”
Xiao Linran nods his head again, “Not many indeed. If he can really raise a sword wind when he uses a sword for the first time, he can be regarded talented. I always hear others say that Tao is fair to everyone. However, the more I understand, the more I feel it is not true. Those who can raise a sword wind at the first time of practicing sword are usually called gifted men for swordsmanship. Yet, there are some swordsmen who work really hard but they just cannot catch up with the talents endowed with swordsmanship regardless of their efforts.”
Saying that, Xiao Linran takes a long breath again and says, “Hence, I always feel that life is not fair!”
Gongsun Moyang asks, “What kind of person are you?”
“The latter one.” Xiao Linran says with a bitter face.
“What about Gao Ge?”
Xiao Linran stares at Gao Ge and says seriously, “Compared with other gifted men for swordsmanship, he is even more awesome. It is a great pity that such a person doesn’t major in swordsmanship. Please help persuade Liu Zhongyi into allowing Gao Ge to learn from me.”
“Even Mr. Liu may agree, will Mr. Lou agree?” Gongsun Moyang asks curiously, “Xiao, since when do you become so naive?”
Xiao Linran looks towards Lou Zhoutian. This old man appears so delighted and also keeps nodding his head while watching Gao Ge wave the sword. Although his hands are put on his back, they are tightly held together, as if he is trying to suppress something.
The old man is also rather satisfied with Gao Ge!
Taking a talent from Mr. Lou is just like fighting against a tiger over a meal.
As the sword wind roars, waves of sound are generated in front of the library.
Holding the Boli Sword, after getting familiar with it, Gao Ge completely lets go of himself and waves the sword faster and faster. His moves become increasingly off the standard.
Xiao Linran laughs even more happily.
“What a diamond in the rough! If my master were still alive, he would be so satisfied to see Gao Ge!” Saying that, Xiao Linran becomes upset with frustrated eyes, “What a pity! I am not that capable.”
Gongsun Moyang appears serious with anger in his eyes, holding his breath to shout out loud.
“Xiao Linran, what do you want to do?”
Xiao Linran’s eyes are cloudy and then suddenly turn clear and sparkling, “I want to tell everyone that one can become unrivalled as long as he keeps working hard on swordsmanship!”
His voice is like bell and thunder, even Gao Ge quickly stops at this time, all the people unanimously look at the direction of Xiao Linran.
At the moment, Xiao Linran raises his arms, leaving his large sleeves wide open. The surrounding air flows rapidly and forms an eye of wind with Xiao Linran as the center.
Gao Ge looks at Xiao Linran. He recalls that he is the one who lent him the sword.
His arm suddenly begins shaking. He looks down only to find the sword in his hand should be trembling slightly. Just like being endowed with vitality, the sword appears so intelligential.
Xiao Linran suddenly opens his eyes, which seem to be imprinted with a vortex. He looks to Gao Ge and reaches out his hand, shouting, “Boli!”
The sword held in Gao Ge’s hand, after being summoned by its owner, flies out of Gao Ge’s hand and leaves as a wild horse unbridled.
The sword blade is rattling. That’s hum of a sword.
All the people at present are shocked by the scene.
They know Xiao Linran’s attainment is marvelous, but out of expectation, he has been remarkable to such extent.
What is a master like?
This is a real master!
Around him the sword spirit has formed an air current that keeps colliding with each other, making a sound of tigers crying.
The hum of the sword is still continuing, as if it is not going to stop.
Gao Ge is staring at Xiao Linran all the time. For him, even only watching Xiao is an enjoyment.
The power of stars in his body is still madly surging.
“Mr. Liu, what is going on?” Yue Xincheng asks while scratching his head.
“Liu Zhongyi takes a deep breath, saying, “Mr. Xiao has broken through again.”
“Break through?” Yue Xincheng says shockingly, “Do all the swordsmen’s breakthroughs look so cool?”
Liu Zhongyi laughs, “Of course not. Mr. Xiao encountered a barrier before. Yet, with the help of Principal Gongsun, he just accomplished in one action and thus was suddenly enlightened.”
Before Liu Zhongyi finishes talking, Yue Xincheng can’t help shaking his head.
“Mr. Liu, can we have a nice talk? What you just said is so obscure.”
Liu Zhongyi looks at him unhappily and sighs, “How ignorant and incompetent...”
“Now that I’ve come to the Cultivation Academy, how can you say I am ignorant and incompetent? I learn martial arts every day!” Yue Xincheng argues.
Liu Zhongyi doesn’t feel like responding to him.
When Xiao Linran reopens his eyes, he appears beaming and buoyant in spirits.
He turns around to look at Gongsun Moyang, cupping his hands in front of his chest, “Thank you for your advice.”
“I only pushed the boat with the current and would not say it was a favor.” Gongsun Moyang shakes his head and says smilingly.
Xiao Linran doesn’t say anything and just keep the favor in mind.
For him, the breakthrough is a kind of elevation. As a cultivator, more specifically, a swordsman, the most important thing is to know where he should stab with his sword and what the target is.
He waves at Gao Ge.
“You come over here!”
Gao Ge goes forward as told.