People in Qin Dynasty: Opening the treasure chest, I took off!

Chapter 17 The Eight Swords of the King of Yue

For the next few days, Xia Bing and Jing Ni went outside the city to practice swordsmanship every morning.

Jing Ni taught very seriously, imparting the essence of Jing Ni's sword technique one by one.

Xia Bing also made rapid progress. The Sacred Heart Technique automatically absorbed the essence of sword techniques, allowing his swordsmanship to advance by leaps and bounds.

That evening, after practicing their swordsmanship, the two sat down to rest in the woods.

"Your swordsmanship has surpassed mine," Jing Ni said calmly.

"It's because you taught me well."

Jing Ni glanced at him and said in a low voice, "I have taught you all of Jing Ni's sword techniques. Next, I can teach you the other sword techniques of the Yue King's Eight Swords."

"The Eight Swords of the King of Yue?"

"Jingni, Yanri, Zhengang, Duanshui, Luanshen, Zhuanpo, Miehun, and Xuanjian," Jingni said. "These are the eight famous swords wielded by the eight top-tier assassins of the Luo Wang organization, each with its own unique profound meaning."

She looked at Xia Bing, "I've only learned the Jingni Sword Technique, but I know the key techniques for the other seven swords."

"Would you be willing to teach me?"

"You saved me, and this is the only way I can repay you," Jing Ni said calmly. "Besides... you need to become stronger to deal with the Luo Net."

Xia Bing remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"good."

……

"Of the Eight Swords of Yue, Jing Ni is the fastest, and Xuan Jian is the strongest," Jing Ni said. "But the Jing Ni sword technique you've learned is already sufficient to deal with most enemies."

"What about other sword techniques?"

"The Hidden Sun Sword emphasizes concealment and surprise attack," Jing Ni said. "Once the Hidden Sun is unleashed, it leaves no trace, and the enemy is dead before they even know it."

"The True Steel Sword emphasizes power and dominance," she continued. "A single strike is so forceful and heavy that no one can withstand it."

"The Water-Severing Sword Technique emphasizes gentleness and leaving no trace." She looked at Xia Bing. "Water has no fixed shape, and a sword has no fixed form. The Water-Severing Sword Technique can kill enemies underwater without leaving a trace."

"The Chaotic God Sword is all about deception and illusion," she whispered. "The flashing sword light confuses the enemy, making them unable to distinguish reality from illusion, causing them to die in confusion."

"The Soul-Turning Sword technique emphasizes unpredictability and cunning," she continued. "The sword strikes from an unexpected angle, making it impossible to defend against."

"The Soul-Destroying Sword emphasizes spirit and willpower," she said, looking at Xia Bing. "This sword can directly attack the enemy's soul, causing them to die in fear."

"As for Xuan Jian..." Jing Ni paused for a moment, "I have never seen him."

Xia Bing nodded and memorized this information.

Which one are you planning to teach me?

"Learn Hidden Sun first," Jing Ni said. "The Hidden Sun sword technique and the Jing Ni sword technique are similar, both emphasizing speed. Once you've mastered the Jing Ni sword technique, learning Hidden Sun will be much easier."

"good."

Jing Ni stood up and raised her sword.

"The core of the Hidden Sun Sword Technique is—concealment."

"hidden?"

"Hide your killing intent, hide your aura, hide your very existence," Jing Ni said calmly. "By the time the enemy discovers you, he's already dead."

She vanished in a flash.

Xia Bing's pupils contracted, and she quickly turned around.

But there was no one behind him.

The next instant, a sword light appeared behind him and stopped at the side of his neck.

"This is the Hidden Sun," Jing Ni's voice rang out behind him. "Without a trace, without a shadow, coming and going without a trace."

Xia Bing was somewhat shocked.

Jing Ni's Hidden Sun Sword Technique, while not as fast as Jing Ni's sword technique, is even more unpredictable and elusive.

"One more time," he said.

Jing Ni sheathed her sword and concealed herself once more.

Xia Bing closed her eyes, listened with her ears, felt the changes in the wind with her skin, and perceived the surrounding atmosphere with her heart.

This time, he detected a faint fluctuation.

He turned around abruptly and swung his longsword.

"bite--"

Swords clashed, sparks flying.

Jing Ni's figure appeared, which was somewhat unexpected.

"You spotted me?"

"Hiding isn't disappearing," Xia Bing said. "When you move, you still leave traces."

Jing Ni nodded.

"Indeed. While the Hidden Sun Sword Technique can conceal one's form, it cannot completely erase all traces. A true master can sense these traces."

"What should we do then?"

"Faster," Jing Ni said, "faster than the enemy can detect your movement."

She concealed herself once more, and this time, Xia Bing was completely unaware of her presence.

He didn't realize what was happening until the sword light appeared in front of him.

"Too fast," Xia Bing said.

"This is the limit of the Hidden Sun Sword Technique." Jing Ni sheathed her sword. "If you want to learn it, you'll need a long period of practice."

Xia Bing nodded.

He knew he couldn't hide his form as perfectly as Jing Ni, but he could learn the essence of the Hidden Sun Sword Technique and incorporate it into his own swordplay.

The Sacred Heart Technique began to operate, absorbing the essence of the Sun-Covering Sword Technique.

……

Over the next few days, Xia Bing practiced swordsmanship during the day and cultivated her internal energy at night.

Jing Ni taught Xia Bing the essential techniques of the Yue King's Eight Swords, which she absorbed one by one.

Although he could not fully master all sword techniques, he absorbed the essence of each one and made it his own.

His swordsmanship skills are constantly improving.

That evening, Xia Bing was meditating in the courtyard.

The Sacred Heart Technique within his body had reached a crucial point, with his internal energy surging continuously in his dantian.

He's about to break through.

Mid-stage of innate constitution!

Xia Bing closed her eyes and focused all her energy on circulating the Sacred Heart Technique.

The internal energy in his dantian became increasingly dense and solid.

finally--

"boom!"

A powerful aura erupted from his body, sweeping across the surroundings!

Leaves fell from the trees in the courtyard, and dust flew everywhere.

Xia Bing opened her eyes, her gaze sharp as lightning.

He made a breakthrough.

Mid-stage of innate constitution!

Jingni stood in the corridor not far away, holding Xia Yan, watching this scene with some shock in her eyes.

This young man's skills have improved again.

Moreover, the speed of improvement is terrifyingly fast.

"Congratulations," she said casually.

Xia Bing stood up, feeling the surging power within her body.

"Thank you for your swordsmanship," he said. "It has been a great help to me."

Jingni glanced at him but didn't say anything.

She knew that Xia Bing's talent far surpassed that of ordinary people.

In just over ten days, he broke through from an early-stage Innate Realm expert to a mid-stage Innate Realm expert.

This speed is simply unheard of.

"The Luo Wang people are coming soon," Jing Ni whispered. "With your current strength, you should be able to handle them."

Xia Bing nodded.

"No matter how many people come, I will not let them hurt you."

Jingni looked at him, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"You...are you really willing to fight against the Luo Wang organization to the very end for our sake?"

"I've already said it," Xia Bing looked at her, "you are the people I want to protect."

Jing Ni remained silent for a long time.

Finally, she whispered, "I will fight alongside you."

Xia Bing looked at her and nodded.

"good."