Chapter 420 - Learning.
Yang Dao’s apartment was big enough for the people to spend a night with not much trouble. Early next morning, the four people headed to the Dao Courtyard mansion. They were talking and laughing as they reached the place.
Feng Yun was eating breakfast on the table when they arrived. Yang Dao sat down with her and shared a couple of bites. Suddenly, he said, “I want to learn about water elements.”
“Okay, I will inform the eldest about this. You can go directly to him.” said the lady.
Yang Dao nodded and stood up from the table. He said, “I am going to find, Baibai. I need to hone the sword skills.”
Feng Yun nodded and asked him to take care. The three girls still had some time left to complete their training with the shadow guard so they left as well. Yang Dao came out of the house and went to the lady with white hair. He called her directly and found the girl to be busy with rookies in the army training camps.
Yang Dao took out his bike and rode to the training camp on the outskirts of the city. Soon, he arrived at the destination. He was still listed as the captain in the army. After showing his credentials, the guards let him pass. Laohu Bai had told him to come directly to the training ground. Since he had to visit Atsuji Kurogame later, she did not want to waste his time.
Yang Dao walked over to the training came and saw a tall heroic girl, wearing a camouflage uniform. She was watching over the recruits marching and practicing various disciplines of the military. The boy walked over to her and greeted her with a crisp salute. He said, “Good morning general.”
Laohu Bai was surprised to hear this, her calm visage leaked a faint smile and said as she nodded, “Good morning, Captain Dao. Ready to spar?”
Yang Dao nodded. He said, “Let us get it done.”
Laohu Bai asked him what weapon he wanted to use. The young man asked her for a sword. The two people stood in front of each other and attracted a lot of attention. The training instructors all knew the skills of their general. They were surprised to see a young man standing in front of her holding a sword pointed at the lady.
Yang Dao said, “Ready?”
Laohu Bai nodded and they shot forward. They both had swords in their hands. In the first blow, they just touched their swords superficially. The surrounding people thought it was easy sparring, but the next moment they were left baffled. The intensity of the sword exchanges increased so much that sparks were flying all over the place.
What shocked them was not Laohu Bai but Yang Dao. This young man was able to hold his end against the white death. As the spar progressed, Laohu Bai even tried to slip in kicks and punches, but Yang Dao dealt with them all. He was not as naive as he was when he sparred with her for the first time. ρꪖꪕᦔꪖꪕꪫꪣꫀꪶ
He has come to understand that everything was a mix of order and chaos. Sneak attacks were to balance the frontal combat. The chaos was hidden in order. Yang Dao also threw in a punch of his own and made Laohu Bai retreat by two steps. The people were shocked at this scene. Laohu Bai stomped on the ground and a lot of earth spikes appeared around Yang Dao.
The boy swung his sword and all the earth spikes turned to dust. Suddenly he dashed forward and stabbed at Laohu Bai with the tip of the blade. The lady was prepared, just as she was about to block the attack, her body froze.
She was aware of what happened but just as she broke through bondage, a cold metal tip was placed against her nape. She heard a soft voice, “Baibai, you lost.”
Yang Dao has been covering her body with slight dust particles, and just a moment ago, he bent the earth to make that dust gather on her joints and shackle her. Although the lady broke past this shackle all in just one moment. However, Yang Dao was quicker.
Laohu Bai said, “Master, how do I lose to you every time? It is always a one-sided thrashing.”
Yang Dao said, “It is because you only react when you need to. I act pre-emptively. You have sneak attacks, but I had whole frontal combat set as a facade. This is why you lost.” his tone was calm.
Laohu Bai nodded. They had been fighting for thirty minutes. The young man said, “The sword moves were taught by Dao Yin. They have an impact like none other. Thanks to you, I could get a hold of them properly.”
He had only used these skills in his Dao space and the body had not been used to them yet. After the two exchanged a few words, Yang Dao left the cantonment. The soldiers all stood in shock. They only woke up when Laohu Bai roared in her cold voice.
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It was lunchtime when Yang Dao came to the place where Atsuji Kurogame lived. It was a lane filled with old-style architecture villas. A place where retired government officials were given a place to live after their tenure. This was to monitor them in the name of honor. The security was also tight. After a few checks when Yang Dao came to the villa, he found Atsuji Kurogame standing at the gate to receive him.
He got off the bike and asked, “You did not have to come out, elder.”
The old man said, “It is my duty, Master. Please come.” and invited him inside. The old man walked half a step behind Yang Dao.
The boy said, “When can we start?” he was really focused on learning, nothing more.
Atsuji Kurogame said, “After lunch? Aurora is about to return from school. I hope it is not too late by then for you, Master.”
Yang Dao nodded and said, “Okay.”