35: Flying Sword

After seeing Luo Fei off, Zhang Qingxiao immediately took out two Secret Manuals from one of his Storage Pouches.

These two Secret Manuals recorded the method for Sword Flight and the techniques for using a Flying Sword, respectively.

After reading for a while, Zhang Qingxiao couldn't help but feel eager to try it out, regardless of the fact that it was already dark outside.

He lit three bonfires in the courtyard and began to practice according to the methods in the Secret Manuals.

"So this is how the Sword Control Technique should be used to conserve Qi."

"No wonder I exhausted so much Qi after just a cup of tea's time this afternoon..."

Zhang Qingxiao practiced the Sword Control Technique in the courtyard for a while, then began to learn Sword Flight.

Just starting to learn, he didn't dare to be careless, only allowing the Flying Sword to hover one meter off the ground at most.

This way, even if he couldn't stand steadily and fell, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Sword Flight consumed a massive amount of Qi; he needed to recover his Qi after at most a cup of tea's time.

However, Zhang Qingxiao was tireless, immediately beginning to recover his Qi whenever it was mostly depleted.

After practicing for about two hours, he was able to stand steadily on the Flying Sword and slowly control its direction in flight.

"Husband, it is late into the night, it is time to rest."

Seeing that it was already so late and Zhang Qingxiao was still practicing Sword Flight with no intention of coming to sleep, Zhou Yun couldn't help but come out to remind him.

"Alright, I will go back to rest immediately."

Zhang Qingxiao said, put away the Flying Sword, used a Dust Removal Spell on himself, washed his face, got into bed, and began to work hard.

An hour later, Zhou Yun had fallen into a deep sleep, but he was suffering from insomnia.

He opened his attribute panel out of boredom.

【 Name: Zhang Qingxiao 】

【 Identity: Chang Sheng Sect Utility Disciple 】

【 Aptitude: Mediocre 】

【 Lifespan: 32 / 85 years old 】

【 Realm: Qi Refining Fifth Level, Progress: 15 / 100 】

【 Cultivation Technique: ChangSheng Skill for Qi Refining Stage, Proficiency Grandmaster: 15 / 1600; Tiger Leopard Body Tempering Art, Proficiency Grandmaster: 436 / 1600 】

【 Skills: Alchemy: Pi Gu Pill, Proficiency Mastery: 268 / 400; Yellow Dragon Pill, Proficiency Mastery: 197 / 400; Golden Marrow Pill, Proficiency Mastery: 205 / 400; Spell: Fireball Technique, Proficiency Grandmaster: 515 / 1600; Dust Removal Spell, Proficiency Proficient: 20 / 200; Spirit Detection Technique, Proficiency Great Master: 432 / 800; Spirit Arrow Technique, Proficiency Grandmaster: 1515 / 1600; Ice Technique, Proficiency Mastery: 345 / 400; Swordplay: Chong Ling Swordplay, Proficiency Grandmaster: 227 / 1600; Elementary Sword Control Technique, Proficiency Introductory: 35 / 100; Elementary Sword Flight Technique, Proficiency Introductory: 52 / 100 】

"Just as I expected..."

"The proficiency increases quite quickly. After dawn, if I practice a few more times, I should be able to reach the Proficient level."

Looking at the Elementary Sword Control Technique and Elementary Sword Flight Technique that appeared on the attribute panel, Zhang Qingxiao was extremely satisfied.

As long as they appeared on the attribute panel, he would increase their proficiency with diligent practice, and their power would increase accordingly.

With the Sword Control Technique, Zhang Qingxiao couldn't help but feel an itch to test its power.

He really couldn't sleep, so he simply gave up, put on his dharma robe, sat cross-legged to the side, and began to Cultivate his Cultivation Technique.

He consumed a Golden Marrow Pill, held a Low-Grade Spirit Stone, and circulated his Qi for a dozen cycles until the sky outside began to brighten.

After giving Zhou Yun a few instructions, Zhang Qingxiao couldn't wait to leave home and head towards the wilderness.

Ever since the last heavy snow, snowflakes had been drifting down from time to time, making the entire wilderness look like a vast expanse of white.

It wasn't until he entered the forest that the snow on the ground gradually became less.

Having been to the wilderness many times, he naturally became familiar with this place.

Soon, he found a Late Stage First-Order Yao Beast.

"Today, I will use you to test my Sword Control Technique."

Seeing the Yao Beast, Zhang Qingxiao first triggered a Golden Light Talisman, then with a thought, the Flying Sword shot out rapidly.

The Yao Beast seemed to sense the danger, suddenly turned around, and wanted to flee.

Zhang Qingxiao naturally wouldn't give it a chance to escape.

After triggering a Light Body Talisman, he immediately gave chase.

The Flying Sword, as fast as lightning, stabbed into the Yao Beast's abdomen, slicing through its belly with ease as if cutting tofu.

It entered the Yao Beast's body, rapidly cutting through its internal organs.

This Late Stage First-Order Yao Beast only ran seven or eight steps before collapsing to the ground, emitting a mournful whimper.

"With a Flying Sword, it really is simple."

"I wonder if, with my current strength, I can kill an Early Stage Second-Order Yao Beast."

This thought only flashed through Zhang Qingxiao's mind before he immediately rejected it.

A Second-Order Yao Beast is equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, with strength far superior to a First-Order Yao Beast.

Furthermore, they have a Protective Aura.

Even though he has a Flying Sword, it wouldn't be so easy to break through a Second-Order Yao Beast's defense.

Zhang Qingxiao came to the Yao Beast's side and began to dismantle it very skillfully.

In less than a quarter of an hour, he had removed all the edible meat from this Late Stage First-Order Yao Beast.

At the same time, he cut off the ribs and the four legs separately, intending to bring them back for Zhou Yun to stew.

After doing all this, he felt that killing just one Yao Beast wasn't quite satisfying enough.

Zhang Qingxiao started wandering around the forest again.

After wandering for a while, he suddenly heard voices and quickly hid behind a large tree.

"There can be no more accidents this time; we must kill that Foundation Establishment Stage Third Level Cultivator from the Li family."

"The task the Sect Master gave us has been going on for several months, yet there has been no progress."

"If this mission fails again, we won't have a good time when we go back."

"Don't worry, Steward, we have already made arrangements; the Li family's Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator will definitely go there."

"We have made full preparations to ensure we can lure that Lianqi 9th Layer Cultivator from the Li family, who has hope of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, to the designated location."

"At that time, with Elder Wang making a move, a mere Lianqi 9th Layer Cultivator definitely won't be able to escape."

"It is better to be cautious; once our Sect takes over the Chang Sheng Sect, the rewards from the Sect Master will certainly be substantial."

"It seems someone has been here?"

"Don't worry, Steward, it should just be a Cultivator out hunting Yao Beasts."

Hearing their conversation, Zhang Qingxiao was greatly shocked; these two were clearly Cultivators sent by the Guiyuan Sect.

Judging by what they said, they were even planning to ambush a Foundation Establishment Elder of the Chang Sheng Sect.

If they discovered him, it would be a huge problem.

Thinking of this, he didn't even dare to breathe loudly, and his body remained motionless like an old monk in meditation.

After about a cup of tea's time, the two gradually walked away.

Zhang Qingxiao still didn't dare to relax in the slightest.

After another quarter of an hour, confirming that the two had truly left, he dared to reveal himself.

He steered the Flying Sword and left the forest at his fastest speed.