The Wine Shop of Eternity
Chapter 38 Jiu Shen Shows His Skills
After seeing him remain silent, Lu Sulan did not speak anymore. He then walked towards his students and showed a softer look.
When the disciples saw Lu Sulan walking towards them, they lowered their heads respectfully and greeted him. “Greetings, Sect Mistress Lu.”
Lu Sulan nodded his head with a gentle look. He then glanced at Jiu Shen with a mischievous smile and replied. “Before we start with our practice, let me introduce this person first. He is Mr. Jiu Shen and he will check all your flaws, so be sure to do good when you run your sword technique.”
When Jiu Shen heard his words, he remained calm and composed without the slightest ripple in his emotions. He expected this kind of development after talking too much about their sword techniques. In the heart of his countless lives, he had grasped a human heart.
After speaking with Lu Sulan, he was able to tell that she was a stubborn woman who would not let anyone mock their teachings. He had an unyielding nature that would not easily retreat. Even after learning that he was an Alchemy Saint, he still took the risk of offending him just because he said that their sword technique was flawed.
After listening to the words of their sect mistress, the disciples glanced at the man standing behind their sect mistress. His long silver hair was tied to a ponytail. With a skin as white as jade and a face that could make a woman breathless.
They were shocked to see such a handsome man and they all thought that he might be one of the pursuers of their sect mistress.
“Okay, let's start everything. Xiao Hua, you go first.” Lu Sulan called out to someone with a friendly smile.
A young woman with beautiful facial features stepped forward. He looked a little embarrassed as he walked towards Lu Sulan. “Greetings, Sect Mistress Lu.” Xiao Hua lowered his head slightly as he greeted Lu Sulan.
“Little Hua, let me see if there is an improvement in your Radiant Sword Slash.” Lu Sulan stroked her hair with a dear look.
“Ya, mistress sect.” Xiao Hua replied timidly, her face flushed red. He took a deep breath and calmed himself down before performing his Radiant Sword Slash.
Jiu Shen calmly observed Xiao Hua as he executed his sword technique. ‘True essence manipulation, substandard. True essence conversion, average. Execution attack, garbage. The damage, on average. Overall rating, below average.’
All the disciples exclaimed after seeing the brilliant light produced by Xiao Hua's sword slash. They also felt that it was powerful enough to kill a 4th level Knight Crusader realm expert.
It was already good for Xiao Hua who was only an early stage 4th rank Crusader Knight to be able to produce an attack that was one small realm higher than his cultivation.
Even Lu Sulan was pleased with his progress. He smiled and patted the little head of Xiao Hua which caused Xiao Hua to blush in embarrassment. “Good work, Little Hua. But you still have to hone your skills. If you are not nervous, you can perform a much stronger attack.”
“I'll work hard, mistress sect.” Xiao Hua replied respectfully.
Lu Sulan then glanced at Jiu Shen with a smile. “Do you want to say something, Mr Jiu Shen?”
Jiu Shen wanted to remain humble, but he did not want to see Lu Sulan's annoying smile. How could he allow a little girl to act so purposefully before him?
His gaze was so sharp that it made him feel a bit of fear.
Jiu Shen then turned to look towards Xiao Hua who was looking at him expectantly.
“You have great potential, but the way you manipulate your true essence is the most mediocre. The way you execute your technique looks striking, but it is full of holes and gaps. There is also an unnecessary half-second pause halfway through your path, and this may be related to your anxious state of heart. Furthermore, due to your substandard manipulation of your true essence, the damage to your attacks is significantly reduced.” Jiu Shen's words were harsh but everything was on target. He could see the flaws of Xiao Hua's sword technique with a single glance. He could even tell them the reason for the shortage.
His words were like sharp arrows piercing the little heart of Xiao Hua. Her body trembled slightly and her eyes were also watery, but she endured her urge to cry. Everything he said was true, but he did not know how to increase his control in manipulating his true essence. Even the mistress of their sect could only refine it slowly.
Seeing her depressed appearance, Jiu Shen remained unperturbed. If he praised him, he would become complacent and his sword techniques would never develop. It was better to tell him about his mistake so that he could slowly correct it himself.
Seeing Xiao Hua's sad expression, Lu Sulan was about to berate Jiu Shen, but before he could speak…
“Your name is Xiao Hua, right?” Jiu Shen asked.
Xiao Hua nodded his head slowly while biting his lips.
“This death is fine, Xiao Hua. I will execute the same sword technique and I will also press my territory into the initial stage 4th ranked Knight Crusader... Can I borrow your sword?” Since he had already told Xiao Hua about his flaws, then he might as well help him correct his flaws.
Xiao Hua was surprised, but he obediently handed his sword to Jiu Shen.
Everyone, including Lu Sulan observed Jiu Shen's every move. They want to see what he's going to do.
Jiu Shen suppressed his territory, making everyone feel the aura of an early stage 4th ranked Knight Crusader on him.
Without making any excessive movements, Jiu Shen indifferently brandished the sword in his hand causing a raging sword wind to appear in the air. Then it smashed into the nearby rock making it explode into countless pieces.
His attack caused all the disciples to widen their eyes in shock. It was actually twenty times stronger than Xiao Hua's attack! And the way he executed the sword attack was more natural as if he was just performing a random slash.
As for Lu Sulan, he covered his mouth with an extremely incredulous expression. “It.... How did he execute the Radiant Sword Slash from our sect?! The attack he made could also threaten a 5th rank Spirit realm expert. I must be dreaming.” He muttered to himself while feeling shocked in his heart.
Due to the silence, everyone heard Jiu Shen as he muttered. “This sword technique is really bad. Even after revising it, I can only increase its strength a little.”.
Upon hearing his words, everyone fell silent.