Chapter 288: Seeking Instruction |
"It's just because I often had to reinforce and inspect my house in the past due to certain reasons, that I figured out such skills," Bai Mu said. "In comparison, Lord Hero is the truly eccentric person."
The Southern Hero let out another laugh and put the bedding aside.
And after the modifications were complete, Xiao Wei no longer had a fearful expression.
During the following time, Bai Mu and the Hero discussed some other matters.
"Regarding Lord Hero's slash just now, what kind of principle was that based on?"
"You're very interested in this?"
"To tell you the truth, besides wanting to find a town to rest my feet, the other thing I want to do is to learn some life-saving skills on this land. The time I can stay here is only about 30 days, so I want to become stronger before I leave. This way, I can live longer."
"Live longer... However, my slash just now is not a move that can be quick-learned in a few days or dozens of days. It's a move cultivated by combining my magic and the physical abilities I've trained for a long time. To unleash such a slash... first, you need to be proficient in magical knowledge and possess the talent to become a mage."
"Secondly, you also need to receive rigorous warrior training from a young age. The principles within are extremely complex and profound. Even if I wrote them down, aside from me, there is probably no one in this world who could recreate it."
"Is that so. But in my eyes, sir, you seem to know nothing about the application of Mana. The magic you used to make furniture just now... also relied on the magic item in your hand and your own exquisite craftsmanship, right? Honestly, when I learned that you were the one who killed that Demon Race, I couldn't quite believe it. However, your control, strength, and endurance are quite outstanding. This is quite rare for the people here."
The Southern Hero rubbed his small mustache, squinted slightly, and examined Bai Mu from top to bottom.
"Speaking from my experience, a person like you only needs a little training to become an outstanding warrior. No... not just a warrior; archer and assassin are also classes very suitable for you. As for mage, we generally only recommend learning it from a young age. After all, a considerable portion of magical literature is written in Ancient Elvish."
"But wanting to quick-learn in 30 days is perhaps a bit too impatient."
"It's not that I want to quick-learn, it's just that I have to leave after 30 days due to certain reasons. If I can learn useful things, I will practice diligently. But for moves that give feedback too slowly, I can't waste too much time on them. Because the place I'm going to next is also a very dangerous place, and there won't be much resting time for me to practice martial arts."
"If that's the case... then what will improve you the most in a short time should be weapons and armor," the Southern Hero said. "Although they are external objects, having good weapons and armor can allow you to immediately gain an effective improvement."
"There are also some handy magic items sold in the towns. I can introduce you to informants from the Norm Merchant Guild, allowing you to buy excellent items or even rare treasures at a discounted price. As for the gold coins for purchasing, the corpse of the death worm outside is actually a very valuable thing. Money is already useless to me; the gold coins from selling it should be enough to replace a set of better new equipment for you."
"But I still want to learn some skills that can be applied to myself. Or does Lord Hero have any recommended mentors who are good at teaching?"
"It seems you truly want to learn, sir." The Southern Hero looked at Bai Mu's waist.
Bai Mu carried Azure Light with him. Since Azure Light had reacted to the Demon Race previously, he equipped this thing as an alarm.
"When it comes to sword skills, I won't lose to anyone. This actually piques my interest a bit. In the past, no matter what kind of swordmaster I fought against, because of my precognition magic, I could know their movements and moves in advance, thereby easily defeating them. Of course, even without precognition magic, I would still be the ultimate victor. But I have never sparred with someone unpredictable like you. If you are interested, how about we have a small sparring session?"
"I've never taken on a disciple, nor do I know how to teach. But I have always believed that the best way to learn is through actual combat. A warrior, no matter how well he performs in front of a mentor, when he truly goes to the battlefield, many times, he will die because he cannot unleash his original strength. Many people would say it's a pity that young man died, but in my view, it's not that he couldn't unleash his original strength, but his strength was only at that level to begin with."
"Sir, you also wouldn't want the skills you learn to be flashy but impractical things, right?"
The Southern Hero released a sharp aura. His sword was not drawn, yet it made Bai Mu feel a terrifying premonition as if he would be slashed in half in the next second.
Bai Mu didn't avoid the Southern Hero's gaze; rather, this was exactly what he wanted. On this Northern Plateau, was there any other human stronger than the Southern Hero?
Bai Mu didn't think the "humanity's strongest" from the Southern Hero's mouth was boasting; he was just simply stating a fact. To this man who could predict the future, the future he saw was just like that. Before he died, there was no human stronger than him, and the skills learned from him should naturally be the strongest as well.
"Then... please instruct me." Bai Mu cupped his hands.
"Do you know sword skills, sir?" The Southern Hero stood up.
"You could say I know absolutely nothing," Bai Mu said. "I just happened to learn some rigid moves by chance, but I've never received systematic training."
"Then, let's start with a simple sword sparring session," the Southern Hero said. "I won't use Mana or magic, and you don't need to worry about me. Just use your moves and attack me to your heart's content."
"Using real swords?" Bai Bai Mu asked.
"On the battlefield, would the enemy hold wooden swords?" The Southern Hero smiled.
"True." Bai Mu then drew Azure Light, revealing the cruciform sword engraved with runes. "Should we go outside? The space here is still a bit narrow, right?"
"There is no need." The Southern Hero drew his sword with his right hand. At the same time he drew his sword, a blade aura slashed through, drawing a perfect circle about 5 meters in diameter in the area where Bai Mu had dismantled the chairs.
"Let's follow the dueling rules of my hometown. I won't attack your body; I will only clash swords with you. Of course, please feel free. Whoever steps out of the circle is judged as the loser. How about it?"
"Please." Bai Mu extended his hand.