25: Upper limit

“Amazing, Hei Ye!”

Lin Shu also didn't hold back his praise.

Hei Ye's excellence was obvious.

“This learning speed is truly fast.”

“In all these years, I’ve only seen five like it.”

Wu Song reminisced about the past; Hei Ye's learning Talent was indeed rare.

It seemed he had more to say, but he shook his head and didn't continue.

On the panel, Hei Ye also gained a beginner skill.

Spinning Arm Slash - Beginner (1/20).

Lin Shu also had some questions he needed to ask Wu Song.

He wanted to know how high the upper limit of blade techniques was.

Or rather, to what extent it reached.

“Instructor Wu, if Spinning Arm Slash is considered a beginner skill…”

“Then there should be more advanced blade techniques, right?”

Regarding Lin Shu's question, Wu Song nodded.

“Your analogy is correct.”

“Our Praying Mantis Martial Hall actually categorizes skills by level.”

“Spinning Arm Slash is just a beginner skill; of course, there are more advanced blade techniques later on.”

Lin Shu wasn't surprised by this answer.

This was normal.

“Then what is the upper limit of blade techniques?”

Regarding this question,

Wu Song fell silent for a moment; it seemed this question stirred his memories.

“According to the Hall Master, there is no end to the upper limit.”

No end?

Can it continue indefinitely?

Apparently feeling this answer wasn't very good, he changed his wording.

“Blade techniques are divided into Basic Forms, which is a foundational stage.”

“It's about letting your beast understand the core and composition of blade techniques.”

“The path forward must be explored by oneself, as each beast's path is unique.”

“One can only perceive and verify it through personal experience.”

After hearing this, Lin Shu understood the meaning.

The knowledge learned earlier was like studying.

First, learn the textbook knowledge, then choose a direction for research and exploration.

Inventing things that haven't appeared before—these can only be developed through one's own efforts.

No wonder there's no end.

As long as you comprehend enough, you can create more advanced blade techniques yourself.

This allows for an unlimited increase in the power of blade techniques.

“I wonder if Instructor Wu's Shuang Ren has forged its own path?”

Lin Shu asked tentatively.

Wu Song didn't mind this, simply nodding affirmatively.

“Of course, only instructors who have forged their own path can become Instructors.”

“Currently, including me, there are only three Instructors in the Praying Mantis Martial Hall.”

After speaking, the pride on his face was impossible to hide.

Even Shuang Ren Mantis couldn't help but puff out its chest.

They were both extremely proud of this.

There was nothing to hide about these things.

After all, anyone with a bit of effort could inquire about them outside.

These were just public facts.

However, the difficulty could also be said to be very high.

In the vast Praying Mantis Martial Hall, there were only three Instructors.

Including everyone else, the number of beasts capable of comprehending blade techniques on their own probably wouldn't exceed double digits.

Lin Shu raised his head slightly.

“I'm really looking forward to it.”

Even beginner blade techniques possessed such power.

The power of more advanced blade techniques was probably unimaginable.

“These aren't things for you, little mantis, to be thinking about yet.”

“What you two need to do is first master Spinning Arm Slash.”

“Although it has some Talent, it still needs to be down-to-earth.”

Seeing this, Wu Song also spoke up to remind him.

Such a promising Talent shouldn't be held back.

“Instructor Wu, I know, I was just expressing my thoughts.”

Lin Shu certainly didn't harbor such overly ambitious ideas.

Wu Song nodded and said nothing more.

He simply continued to have Hei Ye use Spinning Arm Slash.

Shuang Ren Mantis guided it from the side.

The two mantises occasionally made “squeak, squeak, squeak” sounds.

Their communication was also very smooth.

Under careful guidance, Hei Ye's movements and rhythm became increasingly refined.

The originally non-offensive Spinning Arm Slash also began to show some power.

Half an hour later.

Wu Song looked at Hei Ye and nodded with satisfaction.

He felt that this teaching session was the easiest he'd had all year.

If all the beasts that came to learn blade techniques were like this, it would be great.

Then he spoke.

“That's about it. Its method is fine now.”

“You can rest for a bit and then continue practicing.”

Actually, this intensity was nothing.

Hei Ye usually spent much more time and intensity grinding proficiency.

However, Lin Shu didn't argue, simply having Hei Ye temporarily stop practicing.

Hei Ye was a bit puzzled. What was this for?

Why stop suddenly? It was just getting into it.

“Judging by your appearance, you should be a student, right?”

Wu Song suddenly said.

“Yes, Instructor Wu.”

“Alright, I suggest you ask your school for a week off.”

“Then stay at the Martial Hall to study. After all, if you have any questions, you can come and ask me.”

“There's nothing much left to learn at school.”

Other students also did this, but their time at the Martial Hall was only one day a week.

It could be said that Wu Song was giving Lin Shu special attention.

Helping him improve his blade techniques.

Lin Shu hesitated about this. The principal wanted to see him next Wednesday.

Since he had already been notified in advance, it would be too impolite not to go.

He honestly explained the situation to Wu Song.

The latter didn't say much, patting Lin Shu's shoulder.

“It's nothing, coming a few days later is the same.”

“You've done nothing wrong in this matter.”

After resting for a moment, Hei Ye continued to practice its blade techniques.

Lin Shu and Wu Song chatted on the side.

Wu Song had experienced many events, and most of the time, he spoke while Lin Shu listened.

The events were tense and exciting, and he spoke eloquently. It had to be said that Wu Song had quite a Talent for storytelling.

Lin Shu listened as if he were there, unable to stop.

Time passed quickly, and it was soon around five in the afternoon.

Hei Ye and Shuang Ren Mantis finished their movements.

“Xiao Shu, you can go back now.”

“If you really have any questions these two days, just contact me on your phone.”

Wu Song raised his phone as a reminder.

Over the afternoon, the two had also exchanged contact information.

Their relationship had also improved somewhat.

This was why the address had changed.

“Okay, Brother Wu.”

“Then I'll be going now.”

Waving at Wu Song, Lin Shu left the Praying Mantis Martial Hall with Hei Ye.

Wu Song watched Lin Shu's departing back for a long time.

He didn't know what he was thinking.

Instead of returning directly to Shinan, he went to the White Cloud Dojo.

First, he greeted Bai Sheng.

And brought Tu Yao with him; he couldn't forget it.

Then, unable to refuse the warm invitation, he had dinner again.

Only then did he bid farewell to Bai Sheng.

And headed towards Shinan.

At seven in the evening, Lin Shu returned home.

The first thing Lin Shu did upon returning home

was to change Hei Ye's clone's skill practice.

He changed it to Spinning Arm Slash.

Once it mastered it early,

he could continue to learn subsequent blade techniques from Brother Wu.

So, this matter definitely needed to be put on the agenda.

The sooner, the better...