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Chapter 122: Teaching, A Quick Learner
Chapter 122: Teaching, A Quick Learner
Su Chen's knowledge of the Great Jin Dynasty was limited. Compared to the Jin State, the Great Zhou seemed insignificant, a vast and expansive nation.
Su Chen had read some books that mentioned the Jin State, all of which repeatedly emphasized its vast territory and formidable power. It was worth noting that the books from the Great Zhou would naturally glorify their own nation even more.
The authors might have already exercised restraint in their descriptions of the Jin State.
Su Chen asked a question that had been puzzling him.
"When I met Senior Qiu in Mao Family Valley, her power seemed extraordinary. If I didn't misjudge, she should have been at the Transcendent Realm, a Fourth Rank."
But now, although Su Chen hadn't seen her use her power again, she had been injured by an Earthly Demon, so her strength must have diminished from the Fourth Rank.
"Demons have an extraordinary ability to perceive powerful cultivators. To obtain the Heavenly Demon's treasure, I only need to get slightly closer, and they will notice me. The Heavenly Demon won't fight me, it will immediately flee. So, I can only use the Falling Leaf Technique to lower my cultivation realm and conceal my aura."
Su Chen also learned for the first time that there were cultivation techniques that could suppress one's cultivation realm.
"So, Senior Qiu, your current strength is actually because you intentionally lowered it."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Ruosuang nodded in agreement.
"If I didn't do this, we wouldn't be able to get close to the Heavenly Demon, let alone obtain its treasure. But in the end, we were still exposed. Facing those Earthly Demons with a Sixth Rank Mountain Cauldron Realm is a bit troublesome."
Lowering one's cultivation realm resulted in a Sixth Rank Mountain Cauldron Realm.
"I never thought that someone in this world would be able to comprehend a cultivation technique that could devolve one's strength. Indeed, the world is vast, and there's nothing it doesn't have."
Su Chen sighed, and Qiu Ruosuang smiled beside him.
"The creation of the Falling Leaf Technique was also an accident. That senior didn't intend to lower their strength; it was just an unexpected mishap. The technique can enhance and devolve one's strength. Initially, I thought it had no use, but later I discovered its value. Now, after activating the technique, I should be able to recover to the Fourth Rank within ten days."
Hearing Qiu Ruosuang's words, Su Chen felt more at ease.
Ten days wasn't a long time; once she recovered to the Transcendent Realm, the surrounding dangers would no longer be a threat.
After confirming this, Su Chen asked Qiu Ruosuang to cultivate and recover on the cliff wall. He took care of their daily needs, as even cultivators needed sustenance.
Not to mention, recovering from injuries and cultivating required more resources.
Su Chen wasn't too worried about dealing with the wilderness.
The wilderness wasn't just home to demons; there were also various wild beasts.
Aside from meat, there were plenty of wild fruits as well.
As someone who frequently carried out espionage missions, Su Chen wasn't afraid of these challenges.
After leaving the cliff wall, Su Chen began setting up traps. He placed the traps farther from the cliff wall to avoid detection by the demons and then searched the surroundings.
[Skillful Hands] Destiny had advanced to [Master Craftsmen].
Su Chen's trap-setting speed greatly improved.
With dozens of small traps set up, he was bound to catch something.
Before the prey took the bait, Su Chen searched for a water source nearby.
After spending time searching, he did find a water source, but there were too many demons coming and going.
Su Chen gave up and started looking for Lantern Grass.
This grass had a lantern-like pouch that stored a significant amount of water.
This solves the water source issue.
Returning to the traps, they've already caught quite a few mountain rabbits and mice.
Su Chen also sets up the stove far from the cliff wall.
Then, he skillfully starts roasting.
By late afternoon, around the time of the Rooster, they return to the cliff wall.
High-quality ingredients only require the simplest cooking methods.
Su Chen feels that the roasted dishes shouldn't be too bad.
Autumn Frost seems a bit hungry, and she eats quite a bit.
When Su Chen brought back these foods, he said they could last for two to three days without issue.
As they eat, Autumn Frost recalls Su Chen's words, making her feel a bit embarrassed.
"Senior Autumn, your cultivation recovery requires a lot of physical energy.
Eat more, and we can leave sooner."
Su Chen speaks with a serious tone, easing Autumn Frost's embarrassment.
Over the next two days, Su Chen takes charge of hunting and gathering various foods and clear water.
Autumn Frost continues to cultivate and recover her strength.
At night, the wilderness is dangerous, so they squeeze into a small cave in the cliff wall.
In the narrow cave, even with caution, it's inevitable that they'll touch each other.
Cultivators aren't as strict about gender differences.
But these occasional touches still make them feel a bit awkward.
When they talk, it's fine, but once they fall silent, the atmosphere becomes a bit strange.
As night falls, Autumn Frost's continuous cultivation over the past two days has left her a bit mentally exhausted.
She wants to rest, but can't seem to fall asleep.
Turning her head, she notices that Su Chen beside her also seems awake.
Their eyes meet for a moment, and they both instinctively look away.
After a while, Autumn Frost breaks the silence.
"These past few days, you've been helping me. I've been thinking, perhaps I can teach you some cultivation methods.
It might be beneficial for you too."
Hearing this, Su Chen doesn't refuse. He gets up and sits beside her.
On the wilderness cliff, Autumn Frost quietly instructs him.
When Su Chen encounters doubts, he quietly asks questions.
In the night wilderness, as the wind blows, it carries the sound of rustling.
Their conversation is completely masked by the wind.
At the beginning of their conversation, Autumn Frost mainly asks Su Chen questions to gauge his understanding.
She realizes that Su Chen knows less about facing enemies.
So, she starts explaining strategies for dealing with opponents' changing moves and countering them.
Autumn Frost is experienced in combat, and Su Chen faintly senses traces of the Lin Family Saber Technique in her teachings.
Variable and deceptive moves blend together.
In simple terms, Autumn Frost is teaching a universal technique.
This technique can also be understood as a strategy.
Under this strategy, all techniques can derive variable and deceptive moves.
Not only offensive moves but even evasive moves can be incorporated into these variable and deceptive techniques.
"So, any technique can be integrated into this approach."
Su Chen's insights run deep as he listens.
While listening to Autumn Frost's guidance, Su Chen secretly activates his 'Seeker' destiny, gaining insights.
As they talk, Su Chen demonstrates the moves in the narrow cave.
Seeing this, Autumn Frost, sitting beside him, is surprised.
She has taught this method to her niece and nephew, but they couldn't fully grasp it.
Su Chen, on the other hand, seems to be a quick learner.
(End of Chapter)
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