Legend of the Heavenly Swordsman
Ch.22 - Father And Son Fight

"Would this crystal make me rise to the level of a father?"

"Father I don't think so, but at least this can help you break through the final three-stage warrior."

Day by day Fu Chen went through to learn the method of absorption and purification of Qi from Tang Shu. His mastery of the Straw Flow swordsmanship had also increased tremendously.

Tang Shu was speechless when he saw that Fu Chen was so good at playing all three of the Rafting Currents. Tang Shu guessed, if he were to teach Fu Chen other swordsmanship, then it would be voraciously exhausted by Fu Chen in a matter of days.

Even the Qi absorption and refining method could be comprehended by Fu Chen in just one month. Although absorbing Qi is common to warriors, it is different with Qi purification.

Qi purification at least requires a deep understanding and understanding of the concentration of Qi absorbed. A monstrous talent like Fu Chen really had never Tang Shu heard before.

The current Fu Chen had at least managed to absorb 30 purple crystals within two months. Tang Shu deliberately did not let Fu Chen absorb in large quantities at once. Because it can harm Fu Chen himself for not being able to control it well.

The rest of Fu Chen's practice time this time was only Two months before the selection of Sect disciples began. Tang Shu was actually intending to teach Fu Chen the science of lightening the body, but the little time made him undo the intention.

"I also felt it, although now I'm already at the final stage, but to break through to the second level still requires a lot of Qi energy."

Fu Chen thought with 10 purple crystals remaining, he could only head towards the final stage of the peak and only needed a little more thrust, then he could become a second-rate swordsman.

"Then... can I absorb the remaining ten crystals?" Fu Chen noticed the purple crystal in his hand. The sooner he is strong, the sooner his training ends.

"No, even if your body is strong enough, it will affect the nerves that the Qi passes through. Be wise in using resources." Tang Shu really did not want her expectations of Fu Chen to be cut off, just because things were such.

"Huft .. ya alright" Fu Chen separated some crystals and started sitting cross-legged.

"Effort, once you stabilize the Qi in your body, I'll herd a bear to test your strength." Tang Shu patted Fu Chen on the shoulder and went to look for the whereabouts of the intended bear.

Fu Chen was stunned for a moment, but he regained his composure. He remembered that he had defeated a tiger before, a bear was not a problem for him.

Two days later, Tang Shu returned from within the forest. He canceled his intention to bring a bear into his place. It would be better if Fu Chen himself were to approach the bear, so that the bear would not be depressed for fear of its presence.

"Have you managed to absorb it all?" Tang Shu asked as she saw her son warming up.

"Hm .." Fu Chen nodded his head. "Did you find the bear?" he continued because he did not see his father carrying anything behind him.

"Dad found it, it's just you got to get to the bear." Tang Shu smiled faintly at her son.

"What now?"

"As far as you are, you can postpone it if you're not ready" Tang Shu casually answered her son's question.

"Not really, I've been looking forward to it for a long time." Fu Chen smiled ridiculing his father. His father was underestimating him too much, Fu Chen thought.

Fu Chen then prepared his wooden sword to carry.

"No no, you can't use a gun against that bear." Tang Shu shook his index finger to commemorate Fu Chen.

"Then? do I have to fight empty-handed with him?" Fu Chen felt unfair. The bear had claws in his hands, whereas he only had short nails that did not dare to grow longer.

"Are you scared, hm?" Tang Shu mocked his son.

"No, I've managed to defeat a tiger before, a bear is not a problem for me!"

"Hoho .. We'll see then." Tang Shu laughed in his heart because Fu Chen was too proud of his small strength.

Tang Shu then led Fu Chen towards the bear nest that Fu Chen would be fighting. The bear was preying on a deer, the blood-filled mouth of the bear made Fu Chen swallow his saliva.

"Go, this is a good time to look for trouble with that bear." Tang Shu pointed at the bear that was eating the deer, blood dripping from the bear's mouth.

Fu Chen looked at Tang Shu for a moment before sneaking close to the bear. Fu Chen's breath was restrained for a moment as the bear stood up, as if it was aware of his presence. The bear height that reached two meters made Fu Chen tremble slightly.

"Come on! Tigers are scarier than this!" Fu Chen encouraged himself inwardly.

Fu Chen pulled the corpse of the deer slowly to get the attention of the bear. The bear roared loudly when it saw Fu Chen carrying his prey.

"Groarr!!!"

Fu Chen gave the bear a backlash in exchange for the previous attack. The bear was slightly dragged while holding Fu Chen's punch, with a great deal of anger, the bear launched its attack into a more ferocious one.

After a while they exchanged attacks, Fu Chen managed to get a scratch wound on his arm. Tang Shu who saw him from a distance could only shake his head, seeing that Fu Chen still felt afraid and hesitated to fight the bear.

"Remember what you said, your hands are connected to your brain. So trust in your own abilities!" Tang Shu advised Fu Chen from a distance.

Fu Chen gritted his teeth to calm down. He stared intently at the bear he had started. "This time I won't let my guard down!" After saying so, Fu Chen charged back towards the bear who was also running towards him.

Fu Chen's fight continued for over 30 minutes. Fu Chen sat down weakly after that long fight. Although the bear did not die, Fu Chen managed to defeat it.

"If you hadn't stopped me. .. That bear must be dead by now!" Fu Chen grumbled inwardly as he still held a grudge against the bear that was his opponent.

"Your development is pretty good, if you use swordsmanship, maybe the bear will fall in a matter of minutes." Tang Shu praised Fu Chen's development during the fight, he could see Fu Chen's determination being so strong when facing the bear. Regardless of his fear in the beginning.

"I really need martial arts to fight empty-handed like that." Fu Chen sighed feeling dissatisfied with what he was getting.

"Haha, isn't your fighting style already very good?" Tang Shu was actually quite surprised to see how Fu Chen fought like a beast. The attack pattern is very low and difficult to reach by previous bears.

"It was so exhausting for me, to keep ducking and to increase the attack speed really made my body feel sore." Fu Chen moved his shoulders to release the tiredness in his body.

***

"Chen'er, if you manage to deliver one blow to dad, then we'll be home today." Tang Shu tried to encourage Fu Chen, after dozens of times Fu Chen had not managed to defeat him.

After Fu Chen's fight with the bear two months ago, Tang Shu did not loosen his training at all. In addition to gathering Qi energy, Fu Chen also often practiced matchmaking with Tang Shu because there were no more proper opponents in the forest.

Fu Chen's understanding of swordsmanship continued to grow during his duel with his father. Although he had never once landed his wooden sword on Tang Shu's body, at least Fu Chen's development was increasing with each passing day.

This time Tang Shu tried to encourage his son, because the selection of sect disciples would not be held soon.

Fu Chen noticed his hand which had several blistering wounds. Against Tang Shu was no easy matter for him, despite having exerted all his abilities though, he still could not injure Tang Shu.

"What if the bet's changed, you're gonna have to buy me a new shirt if I win." Fu Chen smiled sinisterly, from his last few fights, he had already guessed a bit of Tang Shu's attack pattern and it was enough for him to injure Tang Shu.

"Haha, it seems like you are overconfident.." Tang Shu put up his horses preparing to welcome Fu Chen's attack. "Then try it!"

Fu Chen got up slightly staggered, himself putting the horses on the First Hiroshi stance with a slightly bent body. His eyes closed to calm down and catch his breath.

"Third move, Hiroshi Calmness" Fu Chen said softly.

After finishing his talisman, Fu Chen shot out at high speed towards Tang Shu. Tang Shu was slightly surprised by Fu Chen's attack, not usually his son would directly use the third skill.

Tang Shu held back Fu Chen's sword slash with his sword. Strangely enough, however, Fu Chen's wooden sword was like brushing off Tang Shu's sword, which made the attack escape and almost hit Tang Shu.

Not getting there, Fu Chen immediately used the first Hiroshi Steps to continue his attack after landing. His attacks were so fast and continued to flow, yet as Tang Shu recognized the swordsmanship, he was still able to dodge any attacks that were aimed at him.

Feeling that Tang Shu could read his attacks, Fu Chen slightly combined his sword style like when fighting a bear a while ago.

Tang Shu's legs were slightly affected by the incision as he did not expect with the sudden change. But just as he wanted to adjust his position, Fu Chen again changed his attack.

Tang Shu took a step back to stop the fight after a few minutes. He was very surprised and amazed that Fu Chen could combine on his attacks.

Such a thing could have inflicted injuries, but seeing Fu Chen doing so well had shown that he had already comprehended the swordsmanship of the Rafting Stream deeply.

"Alright father give up.." Tang Shu raised his hand with a faint smile, he could confirm if Fu Chen would surpass him before he turned 20.

Fu Chen was sitting limp on the ground, "huh.I can finally rest"

"Haha..you take it easy, father will buy you anything you want while in the Village later" Tang Shu chuckled softly in response to Fu Chen's complaint.

"Remember, father don't deny it" Fu Chen stared intently at his father, "Huft" Fu Chen stood up with great difficulty and lay inside the hut.

"Basic, do you think Dad is your maid?" Tang Shu grumbled in annoyance, she was as if being taken advantage of by her son. "Dad wants to rest too!"