Chapter 156: Saber Intent

The basic moves of using a saber consisted of vertical slashes, horizontal slashes, slicing, stabbing, and so on. These basic moves were what Xiang Shaoyun was currently focused on rather than some complicated or advanced moves. He swung the saber around repeatedly; his moves flowed into each other smoothly, as if they were the most natural of moves. Only a true expert in the way of saber would be able to see their imperfections.

The saber moves in accordance to the body, the body moves in accordance to my will, the saber is akin to my body, my body and mind is one, moving as my heart desires...

Xiang Shaoyun pondered on the saber without stop as he swung the saber around, trying his very best to fuse the Overlord Skyslaying Saber with his body and make it a part of him so as to enter the mode he desired.

Unfortunately, even though he understood what to do, the sensation he looked for was still nowhere to be found. It wasn't because of the low compatibility between him and the Overlord Skyslaying Saber. Rather, it was because there seemed to be a layer of fog obscuring his sense of direction and stopping him from entering that state.

This was the third day in a row he had been practicing the saber. Even the most basic of saber moves had been repeated over and over, yet he had nothing to show for his hard work.

Over the three days, Luo Yongcheng had visited Xiang Shaoyun occasionally, but when he saw Xiang Shaoyun practicing the saber, he did not disturb him. In any case, eliminating the Redwolf Bandits was a task that required some time. In accordance to the mission Xiang Shaoyun had accepted, he still had three months.

Today, Luo Yongcheng had personally arrived with some fine liquor and dishes. It seemed he was planning to have a drink with Xiang Shaoyun.

"Brother Xiang, this is the Green Bamboo Liquor brewed by the Green Bamboo Academy. I guarantee you will want more after tasting it," said Luo Yongcheng. They seemed much closer now than before.

As far as Luo Yongcheng was concerned, it was only a matter of time before a young genius like Xiang Shaoyun became a King Realm cultivator. Thus, maintaining a good relationship with Xiang Shaoyun was of utmost importance to Luo Yongcheng.

Xiang Shaoyun set the saber aside and took a sip of the liquor Luo Yongcheng offered. When he swallowed the liquor, he had a sensation that a clear spring was flowing within his body. He couldn't help but praise, "A fine liquor!"

It was indeed a rarely seen fine liquor. It was brewed using the morning dew gathered from bamboo leaves and green bamboo shoots. The liquor might not be particularly strong, but it was refreshing and cool, able to remove the exhaustion and stress one was feeling.

After training the saber for three days with nothing to show for it, Xiang Shaoyun was getting agitated. This Green Bamboo Liquor had arrived just in time to cleanse him of his negative emotions, allowing him to loosen up somewhat.

"It's good that you like it. A lot of people complain that the liquor is too mild, but not many are aware of its merits," said Luo Yongcheng with a smile.

"For me, mood is very important when drinking. A person who is worrying about something will require a strong liquor. As the saying goes, drink the worry away. Without a strong liquor, how can one drink the worry away? As for a mild liquor, it is suited for someone who is feeling agitated—to calm one's mind and ease one's nerves. A mild liquor is more suited for the current me. Thank you very much, Brother Luo," said Xiang Shaoyun as he sipped on the liquor.

After calming himself, he reached a conclusion that practicing the saber was not something to be rushed. Instead, it was a process of accumulation. Only by constantly deepening one's comprehension of the saber would one be able to progress smoothly in the way of the saber.

It had only been a year since he had started cultivating. His time with the saber was even shorter. To rely on the little experience he had to accomplish human saber unity was simply wishful thinking.

"Haha, this is quite a surprise. So you are also a liquor connoisseur? I would have never guessed it." Luo Yongcheng smiled.

The two started their drinking session. Toward the end of the session, Luo Yongcheng finally broached the main topic, "Brother Xiang, I see that you have been practicing the saber for the past few days. How is it going, if you don't mind me asking?"

Xiang Shaoyun shook his head and smiled bitterly. "How is it that easy? I planned to first complete my saber before going to look for the Redwolf Bandits. But it seems like I will have to change my plan. I'll resume my hunt tomorrow."

"There's no rush for that. I'm here because there is a great opportunity I would like to offer you, brother," Luo Yongcheng said, his tone turning serious.

"Oh, what are we talking about here?" Xiang Shaoyun asked in astonishment. Opportunity was something any cultivator longed for. It was not something one could encounter easily. He couldn't help wonder