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Chapter 783: Imparting Knowledge
Chapter 783: Imparting Knowledge
Maitake felt her body being gently picked up by Feng Ye and then gently placed on a smooth stone.
Then, she watched as Feng Ye took out clean bandages and a jar of creamy ointment. He carefully tore off the tattered edges of her clothing, cleaning and dressing her wounds, starting from her tiny feet, before wrapping them in bandages.
The white ointment was incredibly soothing; as soon as it was applied, her wounds stopped hurting and felt cool and comfortable, with only a slight tingling sensation.
By the time Feng Ye reached the wounds on her legs, she had regained some strength and managed to sit up, looking at him anxiously. "Um... that..."
"From now on, you can call me Master or Mr. Feng Ye, whichever you prefer." Feng Ye smiled gently.
Feng Ye could have healed Maitake's wounds with a mere thought, but he wanted to immerse himself more in this world, so he went through the trouble of using ointment and bandages.
There were still many interesting things to come, and jumping straight to ten years later would be no fun, so he decided to make the future a little more intriguing by interfering a bit.
For example... taking Maitake on as his disciple.
There was no particular reason for choosing her; it was a whim, and she was adorable.
Maitake, hearing Feng Ye's gentle voice, felt a little flustered and didn't know how to respond. Ever since she became an orphan, no one had treated her with such gentleness.
"Okay, now lie back down and don't move."
Feng Ye patted her little head, guiding her to lie back down, and then continued dressing her wounds until he had bandaged them all. Only then did he withdraw his hand.
Then,
Feng Ye turned his head to look at the other children he had brought to the mountaintop, who had all regained consciousness by now.
"There are no more traps on the mountain, so you can head down now."
"Even though you didn't pass my test, I won't hold it against you. Take these; they will bring you good fortune."
Ding! As he spoke, Feng Ye casually waved his hand, and several of the lowest denomination coins appeared before the children, which they picked up one by one.
Although they were the lowest value coins, they could still buy a dough ball, which would last them several days if eaten slowly. So, the children were overjoyed, their earlier disappointment forgotten.
"Th... thank you..."
After expressing their gratitude to Feng Ye, they made their way down the mountain path.
Feng Ye watched them leave before turning away.
These children had been mere bystanders from the start, just a prop to highlight Maitake, but they were lucky to have been involved in the event he orchestrated, so he didn't mind being a little generous.
The coins he gave them were not the important part; it was the words he spoke. These coins were imbued with a hint of 'good fortune', enough to ensure that these children would have bright futures, becoming officials or wealthy individuals, thus changing their destinies.
Of course,
Compared to the luck that Maitake would have, theirs was insignificant.
Maitake sat on the stone, her little legs wrapped in bandages, and watched the children leave. The anxiety in her heart had lessened considerably.
Feng Ye was a good person.
She whispered to herself.
When Feng Ye turned around, he saw that Maitake had moved from her sitting position to kneeling, bowing respectfully to him.
"Master." Maitake's voice held respect.
Although she was still a child, she was smart and understood a lot.
"Let's go."
"We're heading downhill."
Feng Ye smiled, helped her up, and held her hand as they walked downhill.
They didn't head back to the town they had come from but instead ventured deeper into the forest, toward a different direction.
Maitake obediently followed Feng Ye, and after a long trek through the forest, they finally emerged to find a wide gorge before them, with a clear stream flowing through it.
On one side of the gorge were several wooden houses, creating a picturesque scene, like a hidden paradise.
"Starting today, you will live here with me, and I will teach you... swordsmanship."
Feng Ye had already decided what kind of power he wanted to impart to Maitake—swordsmanship.
In this world, humans possessed power through breathing techniques and swordsmanship, but he wouldn't teach her any breathing techniques. Instead, he would instruct her in pure swordsmanship, and how far she progressed would depend on her own abilities.
She understood that becoming Feng Ye's disciple was a rare opportunity to learn the skills to survive in this world from him, and she would certainly not slack off. For survival, she was willing to put in all her effort.
"It's already late today. Let's get something to eat, and we'll start tomorrow." Feng Ye smiled casually.
Maitake's intelligence and serious attitude pleased him, and he didn't need to say much to her. All it took was a single sentence, and she would understand and put in the effort.
However, this was normal. After all, Rin Tokonami was the previous Water Pillar, and all his disciples were cultivated as potential future Pillars. Naturally, anyone chosen by him would be exceptional.
Maitake's death during the Demon Slayer Corps' trial was due in part to her insufficient strength, but more so because of her bad luck. The Hand Demon's power was slightly beyond the standard for the trial.
...
The next day.
The morning sun rose, and its gentle light dispelled the darkness in the gorge.
On a spacious grassy plain, Maitake stood quietly, her hand gripping a wooden sword.
Compared to the previous day, she looked very different. All the bandages on her body had been removed, her wounds had healed, and Feng Ye had thoroughly cleaned her entire body. She now wore a clean kimono embroidered with cherry blossom petals, transformed from a dirty little beggar into a princess born into a noble family.
"In this world, no matter what you do, you first imitate and then create."
"The same is true for swordsmanship."
"All swordsmanship originates from a single point—the initial swing of the blade." Feng Ye stood next to Maitake, his expression calm as he explained.
"When you understand the swing thoroughly and master this foundation, you will naturally explore and develop your own unique style of swordsmanship."
"I will demonstrate this once, and only once, so pay close attention and feel the technique." As Feng Ye spoke, he moved behind Maitake, reaching around her to take hold of the hilt of the wooden sword, his hands wrapping around hers.
Maitake maintained an extremely serious demeanor, committing every word Feng Ye said to memory, her expression solemn.
Feng Ye held her hands and guided her as they lifted the wooden sword together, then lightly swung it forward.
The movement was seamless and flawless.
Shzz!
A burst of cyan light shot out from the tip of the wooden sword, traveling straight ahead for several dozen meters before piercing through a thick, ancient tree.
As Maitake watched in amazement, a clear black line appeared at the base of the ancient tree several dozen meters away, and it slowly toppled over.
Boom!!
The massive treetop crashed to the ground, causing the earth nearby to tremble.
"Th-This..." Maitake stared at the wooden sword in her hand, incredulous.
She had felt the entire process clearly when Feng Ye guided her through the swinging motion. She hadn't felt any overwhelming power or incredible speed!
Yet, with just this simple swing, they had produced a dazzling flash of sword light that cut down an ancient tree several dozen meters away. What an incredible display of power! It felt like a dream.
The day before, she had learned that Feng Ye would teach her swordsmanship. Although she was an orphan, she had seen warriors and swordsmen, and she had even witnessed swordsmen dueling with their blades.
Based on her expectations, she had assumed she would be learning something similar. But now, her preconceived notions had been completely shattered. This was far from the ordinary skill she had imagined!
"Swing the sword." Feng Ye released her hands and took a step back, smiling as he said, "Try to find that feeling from earlier and strive to grasp it!"
Feng Ye had imparted the essence of swordsmanship to Maitake, and he was curious to see what level she would attain in a few years and whether she could surpass the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps or even the Twelve Kizuki.
(End of Chapter)
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