Chapter 11: Astonishing Sword Drawing Technique

Su Yu looked at his Proficiency Panel.

Character: [Su Yu]

Age: [25]

Realm: [Foundation Establishment Stage, 2nd Layer]

Aptitude: [Three Spiritual Roots of Metal, Wood, and Fire]

Cultivation Technique: [Return to Origin Art: Perfection (25%)], [Profound Rank Breath Concealing Art (23%)], [Profound Rank Sword Drawing Technique (21%)], [No Life Sword Art: Minor Achievement (13)], [Soaring Dragon Step: Minor Achievement (12)]

Divine Ability: [None], Magic Treasure: [Yellow Rank Low Grade Sword Nine], Hundred Arts: [Elementary Forging: Departing Wind Hammer Technique]

"Not bad."

Su Yu came back to his senses, suddenly remembering that the Profound Heaven Sect was welcoming a new batch of Disciples today, which made the Profound Heaven Sect exceptionally lively.

Many Disciples ran off to watch the spectacle; some went to see if there were any beautiful female Disciples, hoping to develop a relationship if fate allowed, while others went to check if there were any formidable characters among the new Disciples.

Su Yu had no interest in these things right now; he would rather go fishing by the river or play chess with others.

However, he did hear that this batch was average. Well, that was expected; only the batch Su Yu belonged to had been the most outstanding in the last few hundred years.

A few days after the new batch of Disciples arrived, Han Shi brought an unexpected person to Su Yu's residence.

Su Yu looked at the person Han Shi brought and couldn't help but laugh. Wasn't this the woman Han Shi had saved last time? It seemed this kid Han Shi had some tricks up his sleeve.

Han Shi and his companion arrived before Su Yu. "Brother Han, you've met her before, right?"

"Oh? Isn't this Miss Wang?"

"Yes, I happened to run into Miss Wang two days ago and have been teaching her some insights on cultivation. I realized I hadn't come to visit you in a while, so I brought Miss Wang along."

It was just time for Su Yu to eat.

Since Han Shi and his companion had arrived, he invited them over.

"Come, come, try my fish hotpot. This fish was just caught from the lake."

Han Shi's eyes lit up as he looked at the hotpot.

"You always have the best ideas. It looks delicious; I won't stand on ceremony."

Wang Yuyan spoke up, "Young Master Su, my sudden visit is rather abrupt."

"It's fine. Brother Han's friends are my friends. Let's eat together."

Wang Yuyan didn't stand on ceremony either.

Su Yu looked at the two of them and smiled knowingly.

"Brother Han, how is the taste?"

"It's incredible. You really know how to research food. Brother Su, you certainly know how to live."

"Brother Han, one's state of mind is also part of cultivation. Eating well and sleeping well are also forms of cultivation."

Han Shi was moved after hearing this.

"Brother Su, your mindset is truly excellent. What you say makes sense."

After the meal, Han Shi and Wang Yuyan said their goodbyes and left. Su Yu smiled, wondering what would happen between them later.

Afterwards, Su Yu prepared to take on an Outer Sect Disciple mission; he hadn't done one in a while.

Soon, he was on the road to the Myriad Spirit Valley. The mission was to pick Myriad Spirit Flowers. These flowers were extremely beautiful, and he planned to get a few to plant in his own courtyard.

That was the reason he took this mission, even though it was somewhat dangerous and far from the Sect—at least, that was the case for Su Yu, who appeared to be at the 4th Layer of Qi Refining.

Soon, Su Yu arrived at the Myriad Spirit Valley.

Guided by the map, he quickly reached the place where the Myriad Spirit Flowers grew. These flowers liked to grow by the pools.

Su Yu soon spotted the flowers; he hadn't expected to obtain them so easily.

He would find a few more before returning to the Sect. Just then, Su Yu discovered a 3rd-tier snake Yao Beast following him in the shadows.

This kind of snake Yao Beast was equivalent to a human at the Foundation Establishment Stage. If he had truly been at the 4th Layer of Qi Refining, he might have been done for today.

Su Yu looked at the scene; it seemed he had been targeted.

The snake Yao Beast realized it had been discovered and stopped hiding. It lunged like lightning. Seeing this, Su Yu didn't hesitate.

He held the scabbard in one hand and gripped the sword hilt with the other.

Just as the snake Yao Beast was about to get close to Su Yu, dark clouds suddenly swirled above him, and the area where he stood darkened.

At this moment, Su Yu seemed to be surrounded by lightning. With a sound like lightning tearing through the sky, the snake's head was instantly severed from its body.

Su Yu was stunned for a moment; it seemed he had underestimated his own strength.

Looking at the hundred-meter-long gash on the rock wall behind the snake Yao Beast, he realized he had also underestimated the power of the Sword Drawing Technique.

But he couldn't get arrogant; he was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Su Yu walked over and looked at the snake Yao Beast's inner core. These were generally used for alchemy and had high value. He would keep it for future use. Su Yu also took the useful parts.

Generally, Yao Beasts above the Foundation Establishment Stage would have inner cores. It seemed this trip out for a mission had unexpected gains.

It also helped him better understand his own strength level, as he rarely had the opportunity to use his true strength.

After returning to the Sect and submitting the mission, Su Yu prepared to continue cultivating. The years of cultivation often pass quickly, and three years went by in the blink of an eye.

A new batch of Disciples arrived, and the stories belonging to the previous batch had to make room.

Su Yu looked at his courtyard. It was on a completely different level compared to three years ago. Over these years, while taking on missions, Su Yu had brought back many Spiritual Plants and Spiritual Flowers, and he used the extras to decorate his courtyard.

He had also learned a Spirit Rain Technique to help him manage the courtyard. With the flowers and plants in full bloom, the courtyard was like a fairyland on earth.

Even the chessboard at the entrance was crafted by his own hands, now a Yellow Rank High Grade chessboard, which Su Yu named the Starry Sky Chessboard.

Su Yu sighed that time really flew by. In the blink of an eye, he had been at the Profound Heaven Sect for six years.

He was still a Passerby, and no one paid attention to him, except for a few friends he knew. Over these years, he had made a few new friends.

His cultivation had now reached the Late Stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage, but on the surface, he was still a small fry at the 6th Layer of Qi Refining.

No one knew his true level.

According to his current knowledge, those two with Heavenly Spiritual Root were already at the 9th Layer of Qi Refining, both preparing for Foundation Establishment, and would likely advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage in the coming days.

Ye Lin had also reached the 8th Layer of Qi Refining under his master's guidance, and Han Shi had reached the 5th Layer of Qi Refining.

At this moment, Han Shi came again, bringing Wang Yuyan with him as usual. Han Shi often brought Wang Yuyan to play at his place, so Su Yu had become quite familiar with Wang Yuyan.

But this time was different; Wang Yuyan beside Han Shi looked a bit shy, and Han Shi was acting a bit fidgety.

Su Yu understood the situation when he saw this; it seemed this kid Han Shi had some moves.

Su Yu smiled as he watched Han Shi's fidgety demeanor.

"You kid, do you want me to point it out for you two?"

Wang Yuyan beside him blushed instantly.

Han Shi stood there grinning foolishly. "Brother Su, we just became Dao Companions a while ago."

"Now Yuyan is also an Outer Sect Disciple, and she just moved into my residence."

Su Yu was happy for Han Shi.

"Then congratulations to you both. By the way, Brother Han, have you told that kid Ye Lin?"

"I told him. I called him when I came here; he said he'd be here soon."

"Alright, I'll go prepare some food and good wine while waiting for him."

Soon, Ye Lin arrived. After explaining the situation to Ye Lin, he offered his congratulations.

At the dinner table, Han Shi asked teasingly, "Brother Su, Brother Ye, I have already found a good match. When do you two plan to find one as well?"

Ye Lin paused. "Although there are the four elements of cultivation—Dharma, Wealth, Partners, and Land—finding a good match is difficult. Everything follows fate; when fate arrives, let nature take its course. If there is no fate, being carefree with a few good friends, playing chess and drinking wine is also quite satisfying."

"I have the same view as Brother Ye. Besides, as cultivators, we have a lifespan of about three hundred years once we reach the Foundation Establishment Stage. This road is still very long."

Han Shi heard this and said, "That is true. Brother Ye, Brother Su, after Yuyan's family learned that we became Dao Companions, they are going to hold a banquet to celebrate the day after tomorrow. I would like to invite you both to attend."

Su Yu and Ye Lin looked at each other. "No problem. With our relationship, do we even need to ask? We will go together."