funbook-pk Chapter 211 22 Battle
Chapter 211 22 Battle
Luo Shu's gaze gently swept over Xiaobai and Nezha, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became warmer and warmer, like the warm sunshine in spring.
He raised his hand slightly, indicating that the two did not need to be polite, and then said in a gentle tone:
"Well, in that case, let's call it a draw."
Upon hearing this, Xiaobai and Nezha looked at each other, then bowed to Luoshu and said in unison:
"Yes, Master."
Seeing this, Luo Shu nodded with satisfaction, looked at Nezha beside him, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes, and continued:
"Nezha, this time you competed with Xiaobai, and I was very pleased to see that you have made such great progress. You must continue to maintain this state and practice diligently."
Nezha puffed out his chest, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. He bowed deeply to Luo Shu, his voice loud and confident:
"Master, please rest assured. I will live up to your high expectations and continue to hone my character and improve my Dao. One day I will be able to stand on my own and bring honor to you!"
Upon hearing this, Luo Shu smiled slightly, his eyes full of expectations for Nezha.
Then, he turned to look at Xiao Bai, with a hint of amusement and encouragement in his eyes:
"Xiaobai is not bad either. Although his cultivation has not improved significantly, his sword skills are so exquisite that they are no longer comparable to the past. Every move and every style reveals an extraordinary charm."
At this point, Luo Shu smiled slightly, with a hint of nostalgia and relief in his eyes:
"It seems that you have been practicing hard while I was away. This is good, and it won't make you too lazy."
Xiaobai felt a little embarrassed by Luo Shu's praise. He touched the back of his head in a naive manner, with a shy yet satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth.
"Hehe, Master, what you said really hits the nail on the head."
"I know I still have a lot of shortcomings, but I am also trying my best to practice."
"It's just that talent is determined by nature, and I can only do my best."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Zha on the side stepped forward with a playful smile and gently patted Xiao Bai on the shoulder. That action showed both the intimacy between brothers and a hint of teasing.
"Brother Xiaobai, you are too modest. When we were in seclusion, your funny stories of picking flowers and stepping on grass were often used as topics of conversation by our fellow disciples after dinner."
Xiaobai looked embarrassed by Mu Zha's teasing. He smiled foolishly and waved his hands, with a hint of cunning and helplessness in his eyes.
"Oh, Junior Brother Mu Zha, you are really exposing my past!"
"But then again, what I did was not just 'picking flowers and stepping on grass'. I was clearly trying to comprehend the heavens and earth and communicate with the creatures of nature."
"Those of you who practice in seclusion are internal cultivation methods. Isn't my external cultivation of the mind also a kind of cultivation?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong couldn't help but interrupt:
"Haha, Senior Brother Xiaobai, your explanation is quite unique."
"But we all saw it with our own eyes. You were lying on the grass, holding a few wild flowers in your hands, muttering something. You looked even more intoxicated than a flower fairy!"
As he spoke, he imitated Xiaobai's appearance at that time, which caused a burst of laughter.
Yang Jian was standing aside with a gentle smile on his face. He patted Yuan Hong on the shoulder, signaling him to stop making trouble.
"Okay, Senior Brother, stop making trouble. Senior Brother Xiaobai has his own way of cultivation, so we don't need to interfere too much."
"However, Senior Brother Xiaobai, you really should balance your inner and outer cultivation. After all, a truly strong person needs to cultivate both the inner and outer aspects."
Jin Zha also nodded and agreed: "Second Brother is right."
“Brother Xiaobai, although your swordsmanship has already taken shape, if you can make further progress in your cultivation realm, you will definitely be able to reach a higher level.”
"We, fellow disciples, should support each other and make progress together."
After hearing this, Xiaobai felt a warm current in his heart. He looked at Yang Jian and Jin Zha, and said with gratitude:
"Yang Jian, Jin Zha, you two really understand me. Look at Yuan Hong and Mu Zha, you two really don't understand me at all."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong pouted his lips in a wronged manner and pretended to be angry:
"Hey, Senior Brother Xiaobai, are you looking down on us? We are your most loyal listeners and targets of your complaints!"
After he finished speaking, he couldn't help laughing, and the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed.
Mu Zha shrugged innocently and said with a smile:
"Okay, Senior Brother Xiaobai, we got it. We will be more careful in the future and try to give you warm encouragement and support even when we criticize you."
When everyone heard Yuan Hong and Mu Zha's slightly self-deprecating yet funny words, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Okay, okay, stop making trouble."
There was a hint of pampering in Luo Shu's voice, and he pressed the pause button for this ocean of joy at the right time.
However, the smile that was hard to conceal on the corner of his mouth was like the warmest sunshine in spring, illuminating everyone's heart.
Luo Shu glanced around at this group of energetic disciples, his eyes full of satisfaction and anticipation.
"The competition between Xiaobai and Nezha was truly spectacular. It allowed me to see your respective growth and progress."
"So, in the next period of time, among the four of you, are there any who are willing to learn from each other, so that I can see the results of your training and give you a chance to learn from each other?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Jian's eyes were filled with fighting spirit. He took a step forward, his figure erect, like a pine tree standing proudly on a mountain peak, his voice revealing unquestionable firmness and calmness:
"Master, I would like to learn from Senior Brother Yuan Hong. We are at the same level of cultivation, both in the middle stage of the Golden Immortal Realm."
"But the essence of Taoism and fighting styles we each comprehend are very different. This exchange will surely inspire our potential to a deeper level, allowing us to learn from each other and climb to a higher peak on the path of cultivation together."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong laughed out loud like thunder. He patted his chest proudly, his eyes sparkling with anticipation and excitement:
"Haha, Junior Brother Yang Jian, you are indeed courageous! What I, Yuan Hong, admire most is opponents like you who are not afraid of challenges and move forward courageously."
"Come on, let's speak with strength and have a good fight, so that Master can see the results of our training!"
At this moment, Mu Zha's eyes also ignited with fighting spirit. He looked at Jin Zha beside him, with a light of admiration and challenge in his eyes:
"Brother, although we are busy with our own training on weekdays, I have always admired your strength and wisdom."
"Today, I would like to take this opportunity to confront you head-on and see how big the gap between us is."
"This is not only a test for me, but also a test for you. How about it, brother, are you willing to accept the challenge?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Zha smiled slightly, a smile that showed both doting on his brother and anticipation for the battle.
He took a step forward and stood side by side with Mu Zha, his eyes flashing with determination:
"Brother, if that's the case, then let's fight. Although we are brothers, we are also each other's sharpening stones on the path of cultivation."
"I will go all out in this competition, not only to show our strengths, but also to find and make up for our shortcomings."
"Let us make progress together, bring honor to our Master, and add glory to our school!"
Luo Shu was filled with satisfaction and pride when he saw his disciples’ positive and challenging spirit.
He nodded gently, his voice gentle but powerful: "Very good, you all have this heart, and I am very pleased."
“Remember, the purpose of competition is to learn from each other and make progress together. Regardless of victory or defeat, we must remain humble and respectful, and never forget our original intention, so that we can achieve our goal.”
"Now, each of you will demonstrate your strengths. I will watch carefully from the sidelines and give you guidance when appropriate."
As Luo Shu finished speaking, the four disciples adjusted their states and prepared for the upcoming competition.