Chapter 56: So This Is a Hidden Master

Over the past few days, Yun Ming had been observing Lu Changsheng.

"So this is His Majesty's master?"

During this period, Yun Ming had observed Lu Changsheng's every move from the shadows countless times, hoping to figure out his true background.

However, after these days of observation, Yun Ming found himself understanding Lu Changsheng less and less.

Every day, he didn't cultivate; he just slept. When he did wake up, it was an immense struggle, often dragging on until noon!

Once awake, he would have His Majesty or Ye Qiubai cook for him.

After eating, he would lie on a bamboo lounge chair in a sun-drenched spot, with a small wooden table beside him laden with all sorts of spiritual fruits...

After getting up, he would go water his so-called "vegetable patch" and loosen the soil...

And then... then once dinner was ready, he would continue eating dinner.

After dinner, he would take a stroll around the academy to aid digestion, and then go back to sleep...

Day after day, the cycle repeated itself.

Yun Ming was stunned; this was completely different from what he had imagined!

As His Majesty's master, he should at least be some sort of elderly man with an immortal, transcendent aura, right?

Furthermore, he should occasionally go into seclusion or undergo tribulations from time to time. Or, at the very least, develop some world-shaking martial techniques or cultivation methods.

Only such a person would be worthy of being His Majesty's master!

But what about this Lu Changsheng?

He never cultivated. He just ate and slept, with a walk or some watering in between. And that was it?

Wasn't it obvious that he was just a salted fish?

Initially, Yun Ming couldn't sense Lu Changsheng's realm and assumed his cultivation was simply too profound and far beyond his own to perceive.

But now, Yun Ming suspected that Lu Changsheng might just be an ordinary person!

However, if that were the case, why would His Majesty choose to take him as a master?

Thus, one day, Yun Ming approached Lu Changsheng and asked, "What exactly are your skills?"

Skills?

Lu Changsheng was stunned by the question. He tilted his head, furrowed his brows, and thought carefully.

"I don't think I have any."

Just as Yun Ming was about to say something more, Qin Tiannan approached, accompanied by a young woman.

"Changsheng, I've brought a good talent to you."

Lu Changsheng said helplessly, "Uncle Qin, I've told you, I don't want to mislead anyone. Stop trying to shove disciples on me."

Qin Tiannan feigned seriousness and said, "Changsheng, excessive humility is just pride. Her talent is excellent; with your guidance, our Hidden Dao Academy will gain another genius!"

Lu Changsheng covered his face and said, "I really don't understand these things. Besides, I already have two disciples, and they both give me such a headache. If it weren't for the fact that I can cook, I would have sent them away long ago."

Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying walked out at that moment, and hearing this, they were left speechless.

Seeing Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying, Qin Tiannan could only sigh and say, "Sigh, I know you prefer a quiet life. Fine, I'll be going then."

With that, Qin Tiannan left with the young woman.

Watching this scene, Yun Ming was bewildered.

If he clearly had no skills, why did the Academy Director personally come to force a disciple upon him?

At this time, Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying stepped forward.

"What's wrong with you two now?"

Ye Qiubai asked, "Master, there are some parts of the Primordial Sword Scripture I don't understand."

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng said, "Then ask."

After Ye Qiubai stated the problem, Lu Changsheng said with a look of disdain, "Why are you so stubborn? Try thinking about it from a different angle."

Then, Lu Changsheng gave Ye Qiubai some guidance.

Since the scripture had been passed down from him, Lu Changsheng had naturally comprehended the Primordial Sword Scripture himself.

After a long moment.

The aura on Ye Qiubai's body suddenly erupted!

It soared straight into the clouds!

Sword intent surged upward!

At that very moment, his realm broke through to the Sea of Qi realm!

Originally, Ye Qiubai's realm was capable of breaking through to the Sea of Qi long ago, but he had been suppressing it to ensure a more stable foundation.

Now, the insight gained from the cultivation method made it impossible for him to suppress it any longer; his realm broke through to the Sea of Qi realm as naturally as water flowing into a channel.

Ye Qiubai opened his eyes and said to Lu Changsheng, "Thank you, Master."

His tone was filled with reverence.

This left Yun Ming extremely astonished.

Just a bit of guidance allowed for an insight into the cultivation method and a direct breakthrough in realm?

This man certainly had some tricks up his sleeve.

However, moving from the Purple Mansion realm to the Sea of Qi realm wasn't an impossible feat.

To teach His Majesty, he might still be insufficient.

Ye Qiubai returned to his room to continue his comprehension of the Primordial Sword Scripture.

Then, Hong Ying stepped forward to ask her questions.

Lu Changsheng answered them one by one.

"No, you're asking me such a simple question?"

"Use your brain a little; try a different way of thinking."

"It's like this here... ah, right... exactly like that..."

After listening, Hong Ying's expression suddenly became solemn, and she immediately sat down in a cross-legged position!

The State of Heaven and Man!

Hong Ying had actually entered the State of Heaven and Man directly!

In the State of Heaven and Man, one's understanding of cultivation methods and martial arts increases exponentially!

This state is very difficult to enter.

In particular, as one's realm deepens and their understanding of martial arts grows, the difficulty of entering the State of Heaven and Man increases!

And Hong Ying had undergone nine reincarnations.

With each reincarnation, her understanding of martial arts grew deeper!

In other words, for the current Hong Ying, entering the State of Heaven and Man should have been impossible!

And yet.

After Lu Changsheng's guidance, she had entered it directly!

This left Yun Ming in utter shock.

He clearly seemed to have no skills.

Was it simply that he chose not to reveal them in his daily life?

This kind of temperament—remaining inconspicuous and unpretentious—was the mark of a true hidden master...

If Lu Changsheng knew what Yun Ming was thinking right now, he would likely be utterly speechless.

*People from your Yunhuang Empire all have this one trait.*

*You love to overthink things and make them more profound than they are, don't you?*

...

Meanwhile, in the Northern Territory.

A man dressed as a scholar bid farewell to yet another mountain village.

Walking along a forest path, he couldn't help but sigh, "That's how I met Master back then..."

Thinking of this.

The man shook his head with a smile and said, "I wonder how Master is doing? I'll head toward the Southern Territory; when I pass by where Master is, I'll pay my respects."

With that, the man, carrying a scholar's basket on his back, walked slowly toward the direction of the Southern Territory.

(End of Chapter)