LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 24. Exposed in Public
The mocking words Yue Lin was about to utter suddenly caught in his throat.
He stared at the lotus petal in disbelief.
A sword birthing a lotus was the hallmark of mastering the first level of the Lotus Sword Technique!
Had Yun Jin truly learned this mid-level Mystic-grade sword technique?
No, that’s impossible. There must be some trick to this.
Ruan Jun shared the same thought, shouting, “Si Wanning, did you do something underhanded? Creating an illusion of a lotus?”
Si Wanning spread her empty hands, “Go on, tell me how I could have done that.”
Ruan Jun didn’t know, but that didn’t stop him from believing it.
He said coldly, “A disciple who joined just three days ago, mastering a mid-level Mystic-grade sword technique? Do you take me for a fool?”
Yun Jin suddenly sighed softly.
“Senior Brother Ruan, I don’t actually resent you for your actions today.”
Ruan Jun: “???”
Previously, he might have thought Yun Jin was trying to curry favor, but now he only felt this woman was about to spout more nonsense.
Sure enough.
The next moment, Yun Jin said with a pitying look, “How can a sparrow understand the ambitions of a swan? A summer insect cannot discuss ice. How would a fool comprehend the limits of a genius?”
Ruan Jun’s face turned ashen, but oddly enough, he felt a sense of ‘as expected’ in his heart.
This Yun Jin!
She just couldn’t speak properly!
Yun Jin glanced at him sideways, “Of course, you admitted earlier that you’re a fool, showing some self-awareness. That’s commendable. Here’s a little gold star for you.”
The tip of Yun Jin’s sword trembled slightly, and the floating lotus actually moved towards Ruan Jun’s face.
Humiliation!
Utter humiliation!
Ruan Jun waved his sleeve, instantly dissipating the lotus.
Yun Jin remained unperturbed, chuckling, “Let me know if you want another gold star next time.”
Ruan Jun’s face turned iron-grey. He looked directly at Yue Lin, “Hall Master Yue, there must be some trickery here! Even if she truly learned a Mystic-grade sword technique, it still violates sect rules. She should be expelled immediately. Her actions just now only confirm this crime, don’t they?”
Yue Lin snapped back to his senses and nodded immediately, “Indeed! Yun Jin, what else do you have to say for yourself?”
Yun Jin raised an eyebrow, “Of course I have something to say. Second Senior Sister didn’t teach me any secret manual. I learned the Lotus Sword Technique naturally by watching her practice.”
Yue Lin: “???”
Ruan Jun: “???”
The two exchanged a glance and suddenly burst into laughter.
Ruan Jun looked at Yun Jin with a hint of smugness, “Such absurd claims… You could spout nonsense in front of me earlier, but now you dare to speak such rubbish before the Hall Master? You’re only adding to your crimes!”
“Fools shouldn’t speak,” Yun Jin said bluntly.
Ruan Jun clenched his jaw. He would make Yun Jin pay for this someday!
Definitely!
Yue Zhao watched with curiosity.
Tsk tsk tsk.
He had long held the top spot on Ruan Jun’s most hated list.
Yet in such a short time.
His Little Junior Sister had already surpassed him?
The feeling was oddly melancholic.
“Is a mere Mystic-grade sword technique so difficult that one must rely on a manual?” Yun Jin continued her outrageous claims, “Whether it’s the circulation of spiritual energy or other intricacies, wouldn’t one naturally learn after watching a few times? What need is there for a manual? Hmm?”
This was brazenness beyond measure.
Even Yue Lin couldn’t stand it anymore, “This is preposterous. Do you expect me to believe such nonsense?”
“It seems you’re on the same level as Senior Brother Ruan,” Yun Jin expressed regret.
Yue Lin was about to explode with anger.
Was she calling him a fool too?
Regardless of how Yue Lin and Ruan Jun felt, Yun Jin was quite pleased. The emotional value gained from this exchange was considerable.
Yun Jin smiled and said, “To test if I have this ability is simple. Just have some sect disciples perform their sword techniques in front of me, and see if I can learn them on the spot. Wouldn’t that make everything clear? You suspect I’m using some trick, right? Then let these disciples be chosen by you. How could I possibly use any tricks then?”
Hearing Yun Jin’s proposal, Yue Lin narrowed his eyes.
It was indeed a plausible method.
Ruan Jun eagerly said, “If that’s the case, I’ll personally find the people!”
He didn’t know what Yun Jin was up to!
But there was no way she could do something so absurd!
This time.
He would expose this woman in public!
Then, he could rightfully expel her from the sect!
“Do you have any objections?” Yue Lin glanced at Yun Jin.
Of course, even if Yun Jin had objections, he wouldn’t listen.
Yun Jin smiled and readily agreed, “Then I’ll follow Senior Brother Ruan’s arrangements.”
Ruan Jun’s spirits lifted, looking at Yun Jin with utter disdain.
This woman might be sharp-tongued, but unfortunately, only her mouth was useful. She had no intelligence at all!
Didn’t she know whether she was faking it or not? How dare she actually agree!
He’d teach her a good lesson!
Ruan Jun went to find people personally.
Soon, he found five disciples.
These five disciples had cultivations ranging from Foundation Establishment to Nascent Soul, all specializing in sword techniques. However, they only practiced high-level Yellow-grade sword techniques.
It wasn’t that Ruan Jun didn’t want to find practitioners of Mystic-grade techniques. It was just that Yun Jin could already flawlessly fake the Lotus Sword Technique, and the Void-Breaking Sword Technique was Yue Zhao’s specialty. What if he had some way to help Yun Jin cheat?
In the entire Tianxing Sect, there were only three Mystic-grade sword techniques in total, and the disciples who practiced them were all exceptionally talented. He couldn’t just summon them at will.
However.
High-level Yellow-grade sword techniques should be enough to expose Yun Jin’s facade.
At the arena.
Ruan Jun looked at Yun Jin with a hint of smugness, “It’s too late for you to regret now.”
His earlier commotion in finding people had already attracted many curious disciples to the arena.
Some disciples had even witnessed that arena match, making them even more curious.
They had noticed that Yun Jin seemed to have used some sword technique that day.
But it was just for a moment, and they couldn’t see clearly. They weren’t sure.
But today.
Yun Jin openly claimed she had used the Lotus Sword Technique and was now publicly challenging to learn sword techniques without a manual.
One might ask.
Was this scientifically possible?
It certainly didn’t seem so.
Thus, even more people gathered around.
Yun Jin chuckled, jumping onto the high platform. She casually pointed at a disciple, “You there, you’re up.”
The disciple glanced at Ruan Jun.
Ruan Jun gave an almost imperceptible nod.
Only then did the disciple step onto the platform.
He immediately began demonstrating his sword technique.
As one demonstration ended.
The system completed its scan.
“Langya Sword Technique. High-level Yellow-grade.”
Yun Jin didn’t even bother to read the description, directly asking the system to simplify.
She was now a big player in emotional value, using simplification chances without hesitation.
Yellow-grade techniques indeed couldn’t compare to Mystic-grade ones.
Yun Jin only simplified twice before getting a satisfactory result.
“Can be mastered after watching three times. (Watched once.)”
Yun Jin smiled and began to show off again, “That day when I watched Senior Sister practice, it took me a full ten times to master it. For you… three times should do.”
(End of Chapter)