The next morning at six, Wan Yunting got up. Su Ke'er reluctantly clung to him for ten minutes before finally letting him go...
As soon as Wan Yunting stepped out of his room, the door to the next room also opened. Jiang Tongxin, dressed in pajamas, emerged. Their eyes met, and they both froze, the atmosphere suddenly becoming awkward. However, Wan Yunting recovered first, forcing a smile and greeting, "Director Jiang, good morning..."
Jiang Tongxin nodded slightly, pretending nothing had happened, and walked straight towards the restroom...
Wan Yunting breathed a sigh of relief, quietly left her house, went downstairs, drove away from the neighborhood, and headed back home.
It was already past seven in the morning when he arrived home. Huang Guilan, seeing him return from outside so early, found it a bit strange. However, she didn't ask many questions and went to prepare breakfast.
After going upstairs to shower and change, Wan Yunting came downstairs. It was already past eight o'clock, but Duan Yingying still hadn't woken up. He personally went downstairs and kicked open her door. Seeing Duan Yingying sleeping soundly in a seductive pose, Wan Yunting, holding his Tai Chi sword, tapped her perky backside with the scabbard. He felt a sudden urge to beat her up again... He called out, "Get up, it's so late and you're still sleeping..."
Startled by the tap of the scabbard on her butt, Duan Yingying's body trembled. Seemingly still traumatized by Wan Yunting's beating last time, she reflexively shrank her buttocks, twisted her neck, and looked back. Her sleepy eyes widened instantly when she saw Wan Yunting, and she angrily retorted, "What are you doing? Hitting me first thing in the morning, are you a pervert?"
"Who hit you? I just gave you a light tap."
Wan Yunting hadn't expected such a strong reaction from her. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, I won't argue with you about this. Hurry up and get up to practice, quickly."
"I'm not getting up. It's only eight o'clock. I usually sleep until ten in the morning..."
Duan Yingying turned her head away, pulled the blanket over herself to avoid being seen by that bastard, and decided to stay in bed.
Wan Yunting glared and shouted, "This isn't a Daoist temple. You're in my house now, and you have to follow my rules. From now on, you'll get up at six to meditate and practice, eat at eight, and then start practicing sword forms for six hours before resting. I'll let you off this once, but starting tomorrow, you must follow my schedule. Get up now."
Duan Yingying turned her head, her big eyes glaring fiercely at Wan Yunting, and said angrily, "Are you crazy?"
Wan Yunting immediately raised the scabbard in his hand and menacingly grunted, "Are you getting up or not?"
Instantly, Duan Yingying reacted reflexively and sat up. However, facing the scabbard in his hand, she knew that if she dared to retort again, this bastard would definitely beat her.
"Get out," Duan Yingying said through gritted teeth, her voice full of anger.
"Then are you still angry?" Wan Yunting asked.
"I'm getting up, I'm getting up! Why don't you get out of here?"
Duan Yingying screamed in anger. This scoundrel was truly detestable, how could he casually enter a girl's room?
"Hurry up, get ready in ten minutes. I'll be waiting for you upstairs for breakfast."
Wan Yunting pointed at her with the scabbard and then turned to leave. Duan Yingying, infuriated, grabbed her hair and let out a cry before reluctantly getting out of bed to wash up and then put on her practice clothes.
Seeing Wan Yunting eating breakfast in the dining room, Duan Yingying walked over with a dark expression, pulling out a chair and slamming it down loudly. The commotion startled Huang Guilan, who was bringing out porridge from the kitchen. Nevertheless, she placed a bowl of porridge in front of her and said with a smile, "Yingying, have porridge today. What else would you like to eat?"
"No need."
Duan Yingying said in a very unpleasant tone. She picked up the porridge to eat, but Wan Yunting, sitting opposite her, saw her rudeness and immediately said with a stern face, "What kind of attitude is that? Do you think this is your own home? Don't you say thank you?"
Huang Guilan quickly waved her hand and said with a smile, "No need, Mr. Wan..."
Wan Yunting raised his hand to stop her and continued to scold Duan Yingying, "Haven't you said thank you yet?"
Duan Yingying looked up, her eyes glaring furiously at Wan Yunting, so angry that her teeth were almost ground to powder. Finally, she pouted and said to Huang Guilan, who was standing beside her, "Thank you."
"This..."
Huang Guilan looked at the scene between them and didn't know what to say.
Wan Yunting looked up and smiled at Huang Guilan, saying, "That's enough, Aunt Lan. You can go get busy."
Huang Guilan said, "You two eat slowly..." and continued her work in the kitchen.
Wan Yunting's expression turned serious as he looked at Duan Yingying. "After you finish eating, go practice sword forms. If your movements are still not up to par this time, you'll practice five hundred repetitions. You won't be allowed to eat or rest until you finish."
Facing this man's two-faced demeanor, Duan Yingying snorted angrily, ignoring his words.
After breakfast, Wan Yunting first watched her practice the Wuliang Swordplay. To his surprise, her movements were up to standard this time. It seemed Duan Yingying had practiced diligently yesterday. Wan Yunting nodded and said, "Not bad. The movements are basically standard, but the power, speed, and breath control are lacking. The most important thing now is to improve your internal energy. What internal energy cultivation technique are you practicing now?"
"What else could it be but the Jiuyin Internal Energy Cultivation Technique?"
Duan Yingying rolled her eyes at him. Since she had finally practiced correctly, she didn't let this bastard get away with punishing her further.
Although Wan Yunting hadn't practiced the supreme Jiuyin Internal Energy Cultivation Technique of Wuliang Daoist Temple, he knew its characteristics. He said, "Although the Jiuyin Internal Energy Cultivation Technique is considered a superior technique, its application of vital energy is still somewhat weak. However, even so, it shouldn't make you look like this. You probably haven't even grasped the threshold yet. Show me by meditating and circulating your energy now."
Hearing him say she hadn't even grasped the threshold, Duan Yingying glanced at him. Not wanting to be outdone, she immediately sat cross-legged on the grass and began to practice the methods and key points of the Jiuyin Internal Energy Cultivation Technique, wanting to prove that she had indeed grasped the threshold of this technique...
"Heh, you haven't even mastered the most basic breathing method. Even with the best cultivation technique, you won't achieve anything. You're still far from even starting." Wan Yunting's harsh criticism infuriated Duan Yingying, who opened her eyes, stood up, and said angrily, "You're so amazing, so talented, alright?"
Wan Yunting nodded smugly, glanced at her, and said with a confident smile, "You know, when it comes to cultivation talent, you really can't compare to me. Why don't you tell me the incantation for the Jiuyin Internal Energy Cultivation Technique, and I'll practice it for you right now?"
"Alright."
Duan Yingying, unwilling to concede, glared and said, "What if you can't do it?"
"I'll be at your mercy," Wan Yunting said arrogantly and domineeringly.
"Fine."
Duan Yingying's eyes lit up. She truly didn't believe he could practice it in one go even if she told him the Jiuyin incantation. She said, "If you can do it, I'll be at your mercy too."
"Okay, tell me then."
Wan Yunting immediately sat down cross-legged and then turned to warn her, "Don't play any tricks and recite the incantation incorrectly. You have to say the real one."
"Tch."
Duan Yingying dismissively rolled her eyes at him and said with a smile, "Even if I tell you the real one, you won't be able to practice it."
"Speak," Wan Yunting waved his hand. Thus, Duan Yingying recited the incantation of the Jiuyin Internal Energy Cultivation Technique...
Wan Yunting immediately followed her recitation, circulating the internal energy in his dantian and following the meridians and acupoints mentioned in the incantation. Instantly, his entire being entered a state of resonance, causing Duan Yingying, who was standing beside him, to feel a powerful surge of energy radiating from him.
Invisible vital energy circulated through Wan Yunting's meridians. As he formed hand seals, his five fingers suddenly spread towards the ground, releasing two streams of invisible vital energy that pushed Duan Yingying back several steps. She was dumbfounded, looking at Wan Yunting with disbelief, thinking to herself, "My God, this bastard actually managed to practice the Jiuyin Internal Energy Cultivation Technique in one go..."
Then, Wan Yunting finished his practice, stood up, and patted his hands, smiling proudly, "How about it? Are you convinced now?"
Duan Yingying's expression was awkward and embarrassed. She stamped her feet in anger and finally pouted, "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
"I want..."
"No hitting my butt!" Duan Yingying glared, saying angrily.
Wan Yunting was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. He could see that this girl was still traumatized by his previous beating. He waved his hand and said, "I won't hit you. If you behave yourself from now on and practice according to my rules, not only will I not hit you, but I'll also reward you."
"Really?"
Duan Yingying looked at him with suspicion. Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "Yes, as long as you improve your skills and behave yourself, I'll buy you whatever you want, as long as your request is within reason and not excessive."
"That's fine then."
Seeing that this bastard wouldn't hit her, Duan Yingying was happy, but she still looked at him suspiciously and said, "But why are you teaching me?"
"It's all because of your mother."
Wan Yunting rolled his eyes at her and said, "Your mother called me privately and asked me to teach you well. So you must improve your skills, and then you'll have a chance to avenge your father."
Mentioning her father again, Duan Yingying's expression turned somber, and her big eyes became resolute. She looked up, gritted her teeth, and nodded, "Okay, I'll learn. I want to kill Sima Boyong with my own hands."
"Alright, then first master the Jiuyin Internal Energy Cultivation Technique and the Wuliang Swordplay. Grasp the essentials of power, speed, and vital energy circulation that I mentioned earlier. Only when your sword strikes are consistent can you be considered to have mastered it."
Wan Yunting, to encourage her, added, "If you improve your cultivation and your sword strikes reach the standard within a week, I will grant you one reward!"
"Really?"
This statement made Duan Yingying's eyes light up instantly, and she excitedly said, "I want that latest model handbag!"
"No problem, as long as you practice well, I'll buy it for you," Wan Yunting said with a smile.
"Okay, it's a deal. Don't lie to me."
Duan Yingying pointed at him and said fiercely, "If you dare to lie to me, I'll fight you to the death."
This statement made Wan Yunting roll his eyes. He naturally dismissed it and waved his hand with a smile, "Don't worry, I'm a man of my word. Now, practice well. I'll check on you when I get back tonight. I'm going to work now..."
Duan Yingying called out, "You said you'd be back every night the last two days, but you never came back. What bad things were you doing?"
Wan Yunting turned his head awkwardly, glanced at her, and said, "Why are you asking so many questions, girl? Hurry up and practice your skills. Tonight, I'll check your Jiuyin Internal Energy..."