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Completed Let's play Tale of Wuxia - Comic Sans Optional

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LXXXIII - The Art of Cultivation
After my experience at the Shaolin Temple, my eyes are truly opened. I begin to see my Xiaoyao Sword Arts as obsolete. Thoughts on wasted time spent and regrets begin to fill my mind. Is it too late to get started on another style, or has my journey truly begun? Almost a year has passed and what have I got to show for myself?

Sword path is pretty epic. Won't spoil on it, should just go in blind on the first playthrough. Heh
It's scary how easily you can miss out on a skill just because you didn't do something trivial. The game doesn't hint at this.
 
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75 - Have you been playing attention?
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Uh oh.

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Running script
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Large seal script
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Clerical script
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Cursive script
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Okay! Tests are over for today. Good work! You can go home and have a rest!
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Eh, you're not teaching me anything new today?
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I'm glad that you are enthusiastic but I have something important to attend to, it's about the safety of the country, so I don't have time to teach you.
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Big events?

Wah, what could it be? Is he some kind of military strategist or intelligence officer?

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:lol: That fooled me.
 
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From wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantingji_Xu
Original and copies of the Lantingji Xu
The original of the Lantingji Xu was told to be completed by Wang in the state of insobriety. Wang tried to rewrite the preface but failed to create the same sublime beauty as the first time.[3] When it came to the reign of the second Emperor from the Tang dynasty (618 – 907), Emperor Taizong (598? – 649) was an admirer of Wang’s calligraphy and he had collected approximately two-thousand pieces of Wang’s works. His tracking of the original Lantingji Xu became a widely circulated anecdote – the Emperor’s senior court official Xiao Yi was tasked to acquire the original from Bian Cai, a monk who inherited Wang’s Lantingji Xu from the friar Zhi Yong, the seventh grandson of Wang. Xiao managed to gain the trust from the monk and successfully spirited away the original work (Figure 1). The overjoyed Emperor shortly requested several court officials and calligraphers to copy the Lantingji Xu and upon Taizong’s death, the original was said to have been buried together in his mausoleum in Shaanxi Province.

Today, among the existing copies of the preface, a few outstanding imitations were attributed to Feng Chengsu (617 – 672), Ouyang Xun (557 – 641), Yu Shinan (558 – 638) and Chu Suiliang (596 – 659) from the Tang dynasty. Feng’s version, also called the Shenlongversion (Figure 2), was regarded as the closest resemblance to the original. Feng, as the royal copyist, mastered the calligraphy tracing technique which was named Xiang Tuo. The method requires the copyist to stay in a dark room and stick the artwork against a window where the sunlight can shine through the paper to expose every detail of the characters; Another empty paper is then attached to the original piece to trace the outline of each stroke meticulously before filling in with ink.[4] The Shenlong version is currently preserved at the Palace Museum in Beijing.
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77 - Dem Curves
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You once told that Yan and Liu's calligraphy doesn't only show the beauty in form, but also make people comprehend the spirit of supporting point. What does it mean?
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Liu's calligraphy is full of profound philosophy. King Li Heng asked him about the writing method, he answered: "It relates to heart, a brave heart has powerful writing." It's fitting. Do remember that a person of integrity must always possess a brave heart.
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(Such fanciful words coming from someone who always visits brothels. How weird.)
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Hey, buddy.. let me show you something precious.
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This translation. :lol:

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So lewd! Indeed those things are really good... but take a look at this first!
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Do you even know art? It's written by Zhang Xu. And it's called Stomachache Post. It's a masterpiece!
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Yea...it's cursive alright, so cursive that I can't even make out a word.
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Bound by nothing but his own imagination. If applied to martial arts training, it may open up a world of infinite possibilities for us.
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Correct! Zhang Xu created the cursive script by observing the sword dance of a famous swordswoman, Madam Gongsun. So you can say that Zhang Xu's writing originated from swordsmanship.
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Master Linghu, a great hero and the Nameless One's good friend, was second to none with his flawless swordsmanship back in the day. His moves didn't seem to make sense at all and they were all over the place. However, when he struck, his sword's tip always travelled directly to the enemy's weakest point. That always forced the enemy to retreat to a defensive stance.
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That style resembles Zhang Xu's free cursive style in more ways than one. They both seem nonsense but are actually full of sense. It takes more than mere hours for one to even begin to understand such a profound state of mind.
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I think I understand, but not quite clearly.
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Heheh, young man. You still have LOTS of things you need to learn.

Oh ffs. C'mon man. Just give me a new fan art already!
 
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78 - Mastery in all things
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Chinese characters is too extensive and profound with so many chirography. I don't know how long it will take me to manage it.
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Impatience will be your downfall, young man. If one can really master all the writing styles, one would not be a mere mortal, but a God indeed..
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Just like martial arts styles!
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Right. But it applies for everything. We seven Sages of Wangyou Valley are doing research on our own field. We hope to ascend into a higher level.
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Only an intelligent man like your master could be so well-versed with both martial arts and artistic skills like poetry, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
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However, if you're talking about calligraphy, I'm a little more advanced than your master, ha ha!
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Alright. That's enough for today. Remember to study. I'll test you next time.

Time for the final exam.

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Nice. What time of writing was it written in?
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Regular Script.
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I think the translator got it wrong? He's asking for the title of the writing.

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Stomachache Post.
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Good. Who wrote it?
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Zhang Xu.
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Lan Tingxu.
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Good thing I remember that. 21.

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Huashan Temple Stone Tablet.
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Use strokes and symbols to replace the pictograph.
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Great. Practice makes perfect. Don't be lazy.
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Hm. Master, did you write that? Can I see it?
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Uh, this is...
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Ah. Hehehe. I am so sorry.
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Eighteen Touches! Master, you write it down in calligraphy and it's very beautiful!
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Translator doesn't give af. :lol:
Thankfully my cousin is on the case.
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79 - A Masterpiece
During a visit to Wangyou Valley, I caught the Drunken Hermit chatting with the Scholar.

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(He acts like a drunk old man but his words are so profound. Guess you can't judge a book by its cover.)
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I put my understanding of Regular Script in my martial arts. Every move is precise, just as Regular Script. This is most satisfying work recently. Ha ha ha!
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Wow! It's fantastic, when I observe it closely, I find it very powerful and smooth. We can really comprehend the meaning of Kungfu in calligraphy.
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Once, the Script-Sage Zhang Xu got the spirit of cursive script from watching a Blade Dance. Now I shall do the opposite: why not turn my calligraphy into martial arts?
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Di Fen, if you train hard enough, anything can become a weapon! *BURP*
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Watch out, here comes the cursive script! Hey! HEY! YA!
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Heh heh, drink three more cups of wine and you'll have an even finer touch. Come on, I'll prepare the cups! Liven things up!
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(Why do you have to get drunk before you write?)

The Scholar takes a sip.

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NICE! To enhance my wild cursive scripts, I have to drink a lot.
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But why?
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I didn't realize it had such a meaning inside, this is marvelous.

:lol: Right.

'Zhang Xu after three cups of wine, his calligraphy connected and unsurpassed'
Sauce: http://www.learnancientchinesepoetry.org/2017/10/27/du-fu-drinking-song-among-eight-immortals/

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Master Scholar successfully transforms Calligraphy into Kungfu. That really surprised me.
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Hmm. I'll teach you this unique skill today! And take this Short Handled weapon as well!
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Really? Thank you, Master.

Praise Buddha. It's over.

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But what's more surprising is that the Drunken Hermit's advice actually worked! I once assumed alcohol is only good for consumption and not to learn anything.
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Naive lad. The Drunken Hermit was once a talented bachelor.
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What? But I can't see any traces of it?
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Some wounds can only be cured by alcohol. He has his past. Do not ask, understand?
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I see.

The weapon the Scholar gave me is a curious one.

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It's not a fan.
And it has the strange effect of Pulling every target struck by it. And causing Bleed. An amazing status effect that inflicts 15-20% Max HP damage per turn.
But what's more valuable is learning a new martial arts style.

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I cannot wait to paint my opponent's defeat.
 
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80 - Art Prospers
The brush made me wonder. What if this is a big hint? That the next step to learn a new brust martial art style is the Painter?

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It's not a real tiger?
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No, it isn't. Look closely.
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Wow. That painting really freaked me out!
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This took me three months.
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That's a Master Painter's work for you, just like the real thing!
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Hah, thanks. Want to paint together?
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Sure!
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Nice painting. Let's talk about today's work. The Okra Flower and Li Song's Flower Basket. No one knew who painted the former. The brushwork is pretty meticulous, aggressively colored. The petal colored with pale pink, leaves with heavy green, and the layout is very meticulous. It's a really high quality work from the Southern Song Dynasty.
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An exquisite flower basket filled with camellia, white narcissus, abliflora, clove and daphne flowers, as a symbol of good luck.
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Natural and vivid, using double coloring method, with bright colors. A typical artwork in the Southern Song Dynasty.
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A famous poet Lu You once said: In my attic all night I hear the rustle of spring rain. At dawn apricot blooms are sold deep in the lane. Although there's no such flower in the painting, it's just so full of colors, enough to reflect that the people in South Song really love flowers.
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Now you should know these two paintings pretty much. You have potential. Work hard, and you could bee the most famous painter in the world.
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Thank you, Senior!
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Time flies and I should exercise my Kung Fu now.
 
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81 - Time to get serious about art
Another day another art class.

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Master, I'm done.
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Let me see...
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Mmm. Nice painting, young man. Today's paintings are Zhao Ji's Hibiscus Mutabilis with Golden Pheasant and Lin Chun's Loquat and Bird.
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This is a bird-and-flower painting which describes the scenery in autumn. The hibiscus are flourishing, vibrating gently by the wind. Butterflies fluttering from flower to flower, and attracted a golden pheasant.
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The content is the scene of Jiangnan in May, when the loquats are mature.
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The loquats are drew in wheat at first, then colored by gold, and covered with brown at last. These three colors are fused together, to show that the loquats are full of sweetness.
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The Loquats leaves are drew by the meticulous brushwork, and use heavy coloring, showing the leaves' natural features.
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As you can see. The painter actually drew the bites from bugs in the leaves. You can learn that the flower-and-bird painting in Song Dynasty is very realistic.
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You have the potential. Come back again.
 
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Weeks were spent into refining the art.

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Some styles are easier to solve...

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Some are just so hard with their faint lines everywhere.

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The final art test is the easiest of the lot though. Despite firing you with 4 sets of portraits in a row.

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At last, my lessons are over.

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Yes, when I painted the picture, suddenly I spotted a peerless martial arts was hiding in the eight paintings. It was enlightening.
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Joy be with you, dude. You don't have to come back to learn anymore. I have nothing more to teach you. Practice your martial arts and we'll meet when I'm free.
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All right. Thanks for teaching me. I hope one day we'll meet again in the valley and experience the joy of painting together.
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Right, go home, damn you!
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Why so stubborn? Your performance makes so little money, it would be better if you hand your place to our Heavenly Sword Clan.
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Our sword technique is much better than your so-called Finger-Guessing Fist, right? We would have a larger audience, and there would be more people hoping to learn our sword techniques. We would have more disciples, and everyone would be happy then. So why not?
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Damn you! If we hand this place to you, where would we perform? Do you want us to starve?
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Hmph! He is selfish! Dad, let's not waste any more time talking to him.
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What are you talking about? I-
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What's going on? Master Qi, Li, Ximen, why are you three arguing?
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Don't push me! What kind of junk are you performing?! It's been ten years and it's always the same reruns that no one wants to watch anymore! What a waste of performance space!
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You!
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Why does this guy have to be such a jerk?

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Hey, don't bully lah, or it will be quite awkward when you meet them on the streets. We live in the same city lah. Be excellent to each other, otherwise, no one will be happy about it lah.
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Who wants to meet him lah?! I'm disgusted at the sight of his face!
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Great! Shi Di Fen! You're getting on my nerves too! If I don't beat you up today, I'm not Ximen Feng.
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Wanna fight? I'm not afraid!
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Shi, I'm coming to help!
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That is an abnormally high damage output. And every single move has a chance for combo.

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I really need to practice my Short Handle weapon skills. They're still below 20.

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That paintbrush combat animation tho. :lol:

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Ximen! What have you done to Li!
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What have I done? I just want them to let our Clan of Heaven's Sword perform at their place, but they stubbornly refused.
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Furthermore, we don't lack money. We can support them. Wouldn't it be good for them to live with our Clan of Heaven's Sword and enjoy a comfortable life instead of performing?!
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You didn't say that!
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Because you interrupted me!
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Right, we are poor, but we have our pride! I don't want to depend on your Clan! Don't look down on us! Leave!
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Ximen, I think they've made it clear. Do you want to keep going and embarrass yourself? What will your father think?
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Ugh. Fine...
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How about this? You do me and Changhong Security Escorts a favor and let the matter drop?
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Fine, it's all my fault, okay? How annoying. Let's leave.
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Wei, Shi, thank you. Ximen Feng gets more arrogant as he grows up. I just don't know how his father educated him.
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He's not a bad person at all. He's just not sincere, arrogant and is a little mean-natured...
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Hee hee~ You talk as if he IS a bad person!
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Aaaah...
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Anyway, it's great that things were settled lah. Peace and harmony is all that counts.
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Yeah! I'm glad too! Okay then, Wei, Shi! Please stay for dinner. I'll cook my best!
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Huh?!
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Li, you don't have to do this, we can eat outside or order some delivery.
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Yeah yeah! Your father's right!
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How could I do that? I must show my gratitude by doing the cooking myself. Don't stop me, I'll go buy some ingredients! Wait here.
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Looking forward to it lah!
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*Sigh* Shi, you don't understand at all...how horrible Li can be...
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Or I should say.. how horrible her cooking is.
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Huh, what are you talking about?
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Ignorance... such a bliss.
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Yeah, not my type. But that finger kung fu is pretty strong.
 
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It's very rare to see the bullies/bad guys not being portrayed as ugly or dumb.
 

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These must be pretty expensive. I can't just take them.
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It's alright, these are the ones we can't finish, I'd be very thankful if you could take some of them from us, haha!
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Hehe, I must say your Security company is very impresive.
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Really?
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Thanks, next time you come to my place. I'll make some nice dishes for you!
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Oh! No, no, you don't have to trouble yourself like that! Hahah!
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What? Are you saying that I'm a terrible cook? Humph!
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No, of course not. I was just afraid, alright, I promise you, I will definitely try them, alright? I'm really happy that you're willing to cook for me.
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Okay. Thanks again for the food. I've got to go back now.
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Hey, Shi, what a coincidence.
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Sup lah. It's my off day.
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Yeah, me too. I'm thinking of going hunting, want to come with me?

Why not?

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Wow, you're good at this.
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Hold up. I hear a deer crying. Wait for me here. Fresh venison coming right up.
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Aren't you Xu Zhen from the Shaolin Temple? Please don't get in my way. I'll go home after I get this deer.
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Mr. Guan, killing is never right. All living beings have souls within them, as a practitioner of the way of Buddhism, I simply cannot allow you ... uh.. how should I put it...

Dude, c'mon. It's none of your business.

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Ah! The deer got away! Damn, I was so close! This is all your fault!
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:lol: You could've just apologized and walk away.

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I don't give a damn about what Buddha said! You can believe anything you want but you should never meddle in others' affairs!
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But I could not simply stand by and watch you do it.
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(This is looking really bad. Who should I side with?)

Obviously the meat eater.

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Forget it, Shi. We've hunted enough for today. Let's go. Bye, Xu Zhen... Humph!
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*Sigh*... was I really wrong?

Later that evening...
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What are you doing this late in the night? Are you~
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I came to see whether there is some nice calligraphy and painting lah.
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No such shops are open this late! Admit it, you came here to look for girls.
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Hum... hum... I.. eh, Mr. Xu.
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Hello.
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Hi, Mr. Xu.
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Di Fen, you can talk about calligraphy with Mr. Xu when you have time. Mr Xu signed for his admirers plenty of times, so he is a master in calligraphy now. If I have that many female admirers, I would love to do it again and again.
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You must be kidding right?
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Wow. Thank you very much!
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This is the property of the Clan of Heaven's Sword. You wanna enter? Then get on your knees and beg!
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Damn you, want to fight? Bring it on if you have the guys!
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Guh!
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Today's your lucky day! I'll let you off. Just wait for it. Two years from now, your clan will suffer a defeat by me in the competition!
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Right back at you.

The two disperse.

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Yeah, this is really disturbing. However... compared to this...
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Hey, Li. I'm free this afternoon. Would you like to go take a walk with me to the suburb?
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Sorry, I have a performance this afternoon. You can go on ahead without me.
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Sigh...failed again.

Shame that didn't end into a fight where I can practice.

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I guess I'll just unwind at the tavern.

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Wow, thanks man!

An enemy of my enemy.

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Haha! Cheers!
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Do you know... that Ximen Feng,.. he's so annoying man. A grown man wearing a high ponytail, who does that? Is he still wearing a diaper?
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Yeah, and what's with that stupid smug face?! Cheers!
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Cheers! *Urp* Two years from now... I'll teach him a lesson in the competition.
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What's the competition about?
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It's a competition between our clans. The Broadsword and the Sword. Every decade. It's held in the Lingyun Cave near Leshan Giant Buddha.
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The winner can sequester himself in the cave to practice the BEST Broadsword technique for the next ten years. *Burp*
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Who won last time?
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Mmmm. Eight years ago, it was a tie between my father and his. So they agreed neither of them could enter the cave.
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Huh? Since there's a tie, they could have entered the cave together.
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Humph! We'll never train in the same place as them! We don't even want to breathe the same air as them!
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Sorry, my bad. Dont' be mad. I'll punish myself by drinking all the wine up. Cheers!
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It's fine. Cheers! Hahaha! Eh?
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What's wrong?
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XIMEN FENG! You're here too!
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???
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What the hell? You don't deserve to drink with me! Get up, I'm gonna beat you up!
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Hey, hey! It's me, Shi Di fen!
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Who else has this stupid face?! Ximen Feng, take this!

I accept the practice offer.

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Xiahou Fei hasn't really improved much. But he gives me much needed practice.

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Thanks for the match.

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Eh? Shi?? What was I doing?
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You drank too much, bro.

Embarrassed, Xiahou Fei left.
He did not even take his sword with him.

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Oh well. If I need to resume swordplay, this is an upgrade.
A few days later...

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Afternoon, Master Painter.
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Shi. I hear there are two painters with emerging popularity. One's Wenxuan, the other is Lu. I'm trying to find their paintings.
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Hey!
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Afternoon, Mr. Xu. Searching for the paintings as well?
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Oh, so Master Painter has also heard of Wenxuan and Xiao Lu? I know those two as well. They're the ones that helped me with my Wulinpedia. I'll introduce you to them when I have the chance.
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But now, we already have a great painter here. As an outstanding disciple of Master Painter, the townsfolk has granted you the title of Talented Painter.
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People give me too much credit.
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Hahaha. Just don't be like your master, only painting in the whorehouse nowadays. I've to go now.

Another stroll in town later...
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Ow! That hurt! Are you blind?
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Hey! Nice work stopping him! This guy colluded with Japanese pirates and secretly sold the explosives of Thunder Hall to those who bullied the commoners of coastal regions. Don't let him escape!
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(Thunder Hall? Is it Guardian Qin's Thunder Hall?) I should help them. No escape pal!
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Thank you! I can't imagine what would have happened if he escaped. You're a true friend of Thunder Hall.
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Don't mention it.
 
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86 - Moon moon
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Your broadsword techniques are not good enough.
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Father said the same thing. That is why I travel to find what I still lack. But I do not know what is it am I lacking? Senior, please show me the right way!
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If you still don't understand, just look at the moon in the sky.
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The moon? Please wait!
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That was Xiahou Fei...but I do not recognize the other person. He seems to be very strong and beat Xiahou thoroughly.
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Look at the moon in the sky, he said. But what does that mean. Are there some rules of Technique in the moon?
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Why do masters love to express things in riddles?
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Feels good to enjoy the moon in the breeze, right, Ji?
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Tch. What's so beautiful?
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:lol:

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Thank you, Hu.
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Hmm. That moon...
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Hey, what are you waiting for? Come on, have some tea. Do I have to ask you a couple of times? What a cocky child!
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The moon! Look, it's round!
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And?
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But sometimes, it becomes a half moon, or crescent... Why?
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Stop asking such nonsensical questions, okay?
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!
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Ha ha ha! I get it! So that's what that master wanted to tell Xiahou! The moon varies from time to time, just like the Broadsword techniques, it has its peaks and valleys! Instead of launching ferocious attacks all the time, one must employ feints to hide both its weakness and strengths. Therefore appear weak when strong, appear strong when weak. That is the correct way using the broadsword!

Martial Skill +15

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Has he developed autism?
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Looks like Di Fen has made new progress in martial arts again. If you two don't try harder, he may surpass you.
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He is more gifted than I am. I believe that he will achieve great success one day.
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Him? Surpass me? He can dream about it in the next life!
 
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87 - Token of Sword
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The four 'great' dragons of Luoyang runs to Xiaoyao Valley to beg for aid.

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The four losers thanked us profusely and handed over an art manual for the 'Shadowless Kick' arts.

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Hand it over if you don't want to get hurt.
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How amusing. You actually think you're good enough to have my Whitecrystal Sword?
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So that's what's it's called! Sounds like a great weapon. We're definitely taking it now!
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Try if you can!
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Hm! Looks like he's in trouble, should I help him?

Yeah sure. Combat practice during strolling is great.

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That three-hex piercing attack is amazing. But it can be tricky trying to line up enemies while solo.

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Take this medallion as proof of our friendship.
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88 - Tune of the Red Death

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Oh wow. That's a long time for a reunion.

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Eh?
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Guardian Qin? Long time no see! How are you? You look fantastic today.
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You're that guy from Xiaoyao Valley!
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Uh, but I've told you my name! Do you not remember it at all?
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Hahah. I remember it. You're Shi Di Fen. I can hardly forget your name.
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You're so mischevious. By the way, was that you playing the lute? It sounded so nice.
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I heard that your master is good at Qin, Chess, Calligraphy and Painting. He must've trained you on those arts as well. My skill is not worth mentioning compared to his.
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It's a shame but I only know the basics of music.
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So modest. Can you tell me what I tried to express in the music I played just now?

They gave me 4 options here. Spring. Summer. Autumn. Winter.
Not knowing what to pick I chose 1 and got lucky. :lol:

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That melody was brisk and bright, with a vibe of flowers blooming in spring. Am I right?
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Good! I did express the scene of early spring when everything is growing. Seems that you understand my music quite well!
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Haha, thanks!
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By the way, I heard your name mentioned again and again recently. You seem to have been very active of late.

I had no idea 1 month of calligraphy and art sperging can be considered 'active' in the martial arts world.

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Am I? I just hope that my reputation was not so notorious that you will come down and hunt me.
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I hadn't expressed my appreciation to you for your help in seizing the traitor in Luoyang for us before.
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Oh, that guy with explosives.
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Right, that traitor was one of my men. I was not a good leader. I let such scum exist in my clan. I'm still deeply ashamed when I think of it.
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A tree will always have dead branches when it grows too big. It's not all your fault, so you don't need to feel too bad about it. Besides, the traitor was captured in the end before he did more harm.
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All thanks to you, Shi, if you don't mind, please let me invite you to dinner in appreciation.

Oh. I hope she can cook.

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Why so serious? You don't have to trouble yourself that much. I just have one request.
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Oh? Tell me then.
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Do you remember that you told me that you would tell me your name the next time we met? You may have forgotten it but I haven't.
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I didn't know your memory was so good, heh heh! Alright then, I'll tell you now. My family name is Qin, and my first name is Hongshang. Hong is the character for red, and Shang the character for death.
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Red and Death? That name is way too unlucky! Who gave you a name like that?
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When I was very little, my father found a fortune teller to foresee my future. He said that my condition of life was bad, and I might die early, so the word "Death" is in my name. Is that curse-like?

Uh...why even do that? Should you not do the opposite? It's almost as if you want to fulfill the prophecy with this name.

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You are quite straightforward when you talk about it. It does not seem to worry you at all.
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Why should I be worried? Life and death might depend on luck, but our own future is in our hands. I don't believe in destiny.
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Amazing! I like your attitude.

One of Qin's disciple of Thunder Hall calls her to return and she bade farewell.

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Excuse me, I have to go. Shi Di Fen, see you next time.
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She's just like a heroine... that natural confidence. It's similar to Jing Ji.
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Hahah! It must be an illusion! Jing Ji is so much more awkward, childish, unreasonable and silly...Hahaahahah!
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Ah! Bully Ji, forgive me! (Speak of the devil and he will appear!)

One day, Xiangyun comes to visit.

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Man, it's been a while. I've been strolling trying to find her.

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Good afternoon, Shi.
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What brings you here today?
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My dad developed some medicines and asked me to take them here for Wuxia Zi.
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Your dad's not with you?
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No, my father's been quite vexed recently. It's all because of my cousin Shen Lan who always makes trouble.
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Shen Lan? Your cousin?

Don't think I've met her cousin before.

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Forget it. She always sets aside the kindness of others and does everything her own way. I haven't seen her for many years.
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(It sounds familiar somehow?)
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Well, enough on that topic. Come visit us at Wangyou Valley when you're free, Shi.

Well, I've been trying but the option was grayed out. But OK.
 
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89 - Intoxication
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That Poison martial arts of his could be a useful tool. I've learned so much about poisoning but could not apply it much at all.

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Yeah, I'll just have a look at what he will do!
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Who's there! Mister, is that you?
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So you really did show up, kid. Good. You did not disappoint me.
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(Eh, cut the crap already. Were it not for the promise of the peerless martial arts, I wouldn't be here.) So, you were about to teach about peerless martial arts?
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Take this pill first.
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It's poison, isn't it?
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Exactly. It cost me seven poisonous weeds and eight essences from poisonous animals' gall bladders.
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I - I just remembered that I have something else to do...
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Don't you want to learn the martial arts of poison? If you do, you must develop your resistance to poisonous substances. Now, will you eat it or not?

He could be right. Dr. Poison did the same thing, didn't she?

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(I've experienced almost every kind of poisonous worm from that poison girl! I don't believe his poison will kill me!) I'll eat it!
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Hehe. Very good.
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Puff!~
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Hehehe. HAHAHAHAHA!
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Wuxia Zi, I'll destroy your life bit by bit, just like you took everything away from me!
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The first step starts with killing your beloved disciples.
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Eh?
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*vomits repeatedly* Ahh... ahhh....
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It is said that there is a long-lost poisonous arts in the Miao territory. The one who succeeds in mastering it would be immune to all kinds of poisons, and he could even strengthen his physique by ingesting poisons. Does this mean...?
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Interesting. Heheh. So be it!
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Kid. You're finally awake.
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Where am I? Am I in the underworld?
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If you want, silly brat, I'll send you there.
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You cruel bastard! You really wanted to kill me from the start, didn't you?
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I said that if you want to learn the poison arts, you have to develop your resistance first, otherwise you'd die before mastering it, which would be a waste of my time.
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Seems reasonable.

:lol:

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I did not expect that you are so resistant to poison. I want to teach you the supreme Venom Art. Before that, you must get on your knees and greet me with three clear kowtows, and then call me your master.
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No. I belong to the Xiaoyao Sect, I can't betray my master.
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You'd rather take Wuxia Zi as your master than me?!
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My master is a righteous man, I won't learn from you if you call my master names, even if it's the no.1 martial arts.
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Cheeky boy...
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So! You're loyal to your master. Wuxia Zi and I were trained by the same master back in Xiaoyao Valley. I am your master's classmate. Even if I'm not your master, I still deserve kowtows from you.
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My master's classmate? My master never told me of this before.
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:lol: Rite.

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Uh.. those are actually the essence of our Sect's martial arts! Only disciples of our sect could know that. Are you really my master's classmate?
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Why should I lie to you? Now, will you kowtow to me or not?
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OK! The first, second...and then the last one!
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Hahaha, good! Great!
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(Why is his laughter so familiar.. Ah I remember!) You're the one who poisoned me back then in Luoyang tavern! I've been through hell thanks to you!
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Kid, were it not for me, you think you can join the Xiaoyao Valley?
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(I hate to admit it. He's an asshole. But I think he's right.)
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I will teach you something today. You owe me one. This Soul-eroding Palm is rather powerful. Focus the Venom in your hand then inject it into your opponent's veins. The pain will make them beg for death.
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Now I shall demonstrate how it works. Watch carefully!

New Skill added.

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(How fearsome. I mustn't simply use this technique against anyone.)
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Hey kid, you'd better keep this a secret from your master and the others. Otherwise if you don't... I swear. I'll kill you!
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Y-yes!
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Practice well this technique I've taught you. I will come see you again when your venom skill is sufficient. Then I'll teach you an even greater technique.
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Alright. We are finished. You may leave now.
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Thanks.
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(Wuxia Zi... I will spare your precious disciple's petty life for now..however...)
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(I will let you feel an even more anguishing experience. It certainly feels way worse, to be betrayed by your own discipled, no?)
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HAHAHAHAHAHA!
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This poison art isn't as lethal as expected. But a poison debuff might be a worthwhile option in long fights.
 
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90 - Cure for evil
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Dad?
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Do you know the man you saved?
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His suit is so weird and he is hurt so badly, maybe he is from some sect.
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Alas! His suit bears the markings of a Tianlong Cultist. He's one of them. Bringing him here is only going to mean trouble.
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Dad, saving people's lives is our duty. No matter good or bad, we just need to save him, right?
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You... *sigh*! Suit yourself, but don't expect him to reward you. I will chase him out once he gets better, you hear me?
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Thank you, dad.
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Heh... it's nothing! Di Fen, today I will teach you the Zhang Zhongjing's method of pulse, come with me.
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Alright! Xiangyun, see you later!
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Study hard, don't be lazy.
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I won't!
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Oh? I know you won't study hard, you needn't say it out-loud, it's embarrassing.
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I miscalculated again...
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Heehee.
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I told you don't move. The wound hurts, right? Lay down. I'll go get the medicine again. Be a good patient and lay still.
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...
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Studying all day, you must be tired. I cooked up medicinal soup for you, drink it before it gets cold.
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Whoa. It's so bitter!
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A good medicine tastes bitter, haven't you heard? Almost all of those delicious medicinal diet out there doesn't work or added something strange. Better to rely on pure herbal concoctions.
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Okay, I will drink it up.
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That's good.
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Mm...it's a little cold tonight.
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Waaa. Smooth lah.

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Don't you feel cold?
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It's fine. I have Internal Style to protect myself. It's nothing to me.
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Then I accept it, thanks, Shi.

*Heartbeat*

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Uh... no..thank you. I'll be going back now.

Shirtless? Wow.

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Take care, have a good rest. Inner Canon of Huangdi said, the 11 viscera is based on gall bladder. Hour of Zi is the work time of gall bladder, you should try to rest during this time to maintain your health.
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Oh.. Ok. Thanks for the tip.
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You think I'm being too preachy again, right? Alright, I'll stop nagging now, you should go.
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