103: Skills
As things stood, Bai Sanren was still stubborn, refusing to admit his judgment was wrong.
Thus, he began teaching Han Yi with even more effort.
Han Yi naturally didn't sense Bai Sanren's inner thoughts; he only felt that Bai Sanren's teaching seemed a bit more serious, which pleasantly surprised him.
During these five days, he lived a very fulfilling life, absorbing the knowledge Bai Sanren imparted like a sponge.
Since coming to this world, Han Yi had never received professional guidance. When he was an Outer Sect Disciple in the outer sect, the instructors only told them the cultivation methods. How could that compare to Bai Sanren's one-on-one customized teaching?
Not to mention, Bai Sanren would sometimes tell him some combat secrets, or rather, personal small techniques, which were all experiences and Cultivation Techniques Bai Sanren had refined over the years.
Just like now.
"Han Yi, do you know what is most important in actual combat?"
"Please enlighten me, Sanren Bai!"
Han Yi immediately perked up and slightly bowed.
"Han Boy, remember, in actual combat, vision is most important!"
"Vision?"
"Vision, that is, the ability to observe and predict."
Bai Sanren said patiently, without any impatience.
"When encountering an opponent, first carefully observe the enemy and determine what type of martial arts they are skilled in.
"For example, a thick layer of calluses on the back of the hand indicates that this person is skilled in fist and palm techniques. Calluses on the tiger's mouth indicate that this person often uses knives and swords. Calluses between the palm and the index and middle fingers indicate that this person often uses bows and arrows..."
"After determining the enemy's general combat methods, you should mentally rehearse the general situation of the battle."
"You must understand that no matter how hard a fist is, it fears knives and swords. Those skilled in weapons are generally more threatening than those who use fist and leg techniques. You must use different methods to deal with them!"
Han Yi listened with rapt attention; no one had ever taught him these small techniques before.
Although the System could roughly judge the enemy's strength, it couldn't tell him how to deal with them. What Bai Sanren said was similar to the principle of 'giving a man a fish vs. teaching a man to fish'; it told Han Yi the key to facing enemies!
"Therefore, the stronger your vision, the more information you see about your opponent, the more complete the battle situation you rehearse in your mind, and the greater your certainty of victory!"
Bai Sanren continued speaking. His last sentence was said with absolute certainty, allowing no room for doubt.
Han Yi nodded like a pecking chick. Although these principles sounded simple and easy to understand, if no one pointed them out, he might not be able to figure them out in a lifetime.
Normally, very few people would choose to teach such secrets to outsiders; they would only pass them on to their disciples. But now, Bai Sanren had generously passed them on to him. Perhaps...
Han Yi thought of a possibility.
"Han Boy, what are you thinking about? Pay attention!
"Next, watch this old man demonstrate the introductory move of 'Bai Family Swordplay'!"
Bai Sanren shouted loudly, his expression serious. He didn't believe his judgment was wrong and was determined to get Han Yi started.
"Yes!"
Han Yi cupped his fists and bowed.
"Alright, Han Boy, you practice it..."
In these five days, Bai Sanren didn't know how many times he had said this sentence. In his words, the initial confidence was gone.
Han Yi nodded. He was still full of confidence in himself, believing that he would ultimately succeed.
He knew his own situation. He knew his talent wasn't outstanding, but diligence could compensate for lack of talent. His Lifespan could be increased by absorbing Yin energy, giving him a long life that could withstand consumption. Therefore, even if he could only improve a little bit each day, no matter how difficult the martial arts technique, he could still get started with the cultivation.
Moreover, once he got started, everything would be much easier!
At this time of the year, the last period of heat had passed, and autumn was gradually setting in. On the tall ginkgo tree in the courtyard, a layer of golden yellow appeared on the surface.
Han Yi's eyes slightly opened. All his spirit, energy, and vitality were concentrated on the training wooden sword in his hand.
A gentle breeze blew, and a few beautifully shaped ginkgo leaves drifted down from the ginkgo tree.
Swish!
At this moment, Han Yi suddenly opened his eyes. The wooden sword, like a nimble swimming dragon, suddenly shot out, tracing a perfect arc as it flew.
Whoosh!
The four fallen leaves were vertically split in half along the central vein. Not only that, but the central veins on the leaves still maintained their original curvature.
"Wow, such a fast and accurate sword!"
Qian Xue's cherry lips unconsciously parted as she witnessed this scene. She was also someone who practiced swordplay and deeply understood the difficulty of this movement.
"Good!"
"Excellent!"
This Han Yi boy is truly gifted! He reached such a Realm in 'Bai Family Swordplay' right after getting started!
My judgment was indeed not wrong. The sparring in the past few days must have just been the early accumulation for a sword technique Genius...
Bai Sanren immediately burst into hearty laughter. He clapped his hands, and his laughter was practically overflowing from the courtyard and reaching the street.
Han Yi looked at the scattered leaves on the ground, lost in thought.
I didn't expect that while practicing 'Bai Family Swordplay' just now, I would actually activate the 'Mind's Eye' characteristic!
I was using a proper wooden sword this time, so how could it also activate the 'Mind's Eye' characteristic of Basic Knife Technique?
After watching Bai Sanren's demonstration, a sudden inspiration struck him, and he swung that sword just now like a ghost or deity, only to find that it carried the 'Mind's Eye' characteristic.
But in any case, this should mean that 'Bai Family Swordplay' has been mastered...
Han Yi silently called out to the System. He was about to check...
[Martial Arts]: Ben Lei Palm Technique (Yellow Rank High Grade, Characteristics: Stone Shattering Earth Splitting, Frenzied Strike, Proficient (5/20), Can Be Upgraded); Basic Knife Technique (Mortal Rank, Characteristics: Blade Dance, Mind's Eye, Great Success, Cannot Be Upgraded); Flying Swallow Kick (Yellow Rank Low Grade, Characteristics: Gale, Minor Success (1/50), Can Be Upgraded); Bai Family Swordplay (Yellow Rank High Grade, Mastered (1/10), Can Be Upgraded)
Ding!
[Detected that 'Basic Knife Technique' has reached the highest Realm]
['Bai Family Swordplay' can be deduced]
[Deduce?]
Before Han Yi could carefully check the information himself, a prompt from the System sounded.
Deduce?
'Bai Family Swordplay' and 'Basic Knife Technique' can be deduced together?
Last time, after deducing the Mortal Rank 'Mountain Shattering Fist' and Yellow Rank Low Grade 'Thunder Palm', he obtained the Yellow Rank High Grade 'Ben Lei Palm Technique'.
Then if the Mortal Rank 'Basic Knife Technique' and Yellow Rank High Grade 'Bai Family Swordplay' are deduced this time...
Han Yi took a sharp breath. He forced down the thought of choosing 'Yes' and chose 'No'.
No rush, no rush. I'll think about this matter after I find some free time later...
"Let's go. The sword technique has been mastered today. Let's go celebrate..."
Han Yi calmed his mind and said to Bai Sanren and Qian Xue with a bright smile on his face.
"Okay!
"Let's go!"
Qian Xue's smile was like a flower. She was truly happy that Han Yi had mastered the sword technique.