Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

Chapter 165: Master, Are You Really Teaching Me Cultivation?

Zhao Ming looked at Huo Wu and smiled, stepping forward to take her hand.

Huo Wu watched as Zhao Ming's large hand held hers, her beautiful eyes looking up at him with a hint of panic and a blush on her cheeks. "Master, what are you doing?"

Feeling the soft, smooth texture of Huo Wu's hand, Zhao Ming smiled. "I'm teaching you the technique. This method involves many acupoints and movements. The movements are one thing, but you may not understand the acupoints, so I have to guide you by hand."

"Oh." Huo Wu nodded, though she still felt a bit uncomfortable.

Zhao Ming took Huo Wu's small hand and wrapped his arm around her slender waist. Immediately, he felt a warm, soft sensation and a faint fragrance.

So soft, he thought to himself.

Huo Wu's waist was slim and flexible, but Zhao Ming kept his thoughts pure.

After all, they were simply master and disciple.

Although he had his desires, he was still an upright person.

Putting aside unnecessary thoughts, Zhao Ming focused on guiding Huo Wu's body according to the acupoints mentioned in the Divine Footwork Manual.

"Master, are you really teaching me a secret technique?" After some time, Huo Wu couldn't help but ask in a soft voice.

At this moment, Huo Wu was balancing on one leg while lifting the other straight up, forming a perfect 90-degree angle that showcased the flawless lines of her legs. At eighteen, her figure had matured, and the pose made Zhao Ming feel a surge of heat.

Due to her balance, Huo Wu was leaning against Zhao Ming's chest, her cheeks flushed as she looked up at him, full of shyness.

In the brief time they had spent together, Zhao Ming had touched almost every part of her—from her hands to her legs. Although he had avoided her more sensitive areas, it was enough to make her feel embarrassed.

After all, she was a young lady who had kept her innocence intact at Blazing Fire Academy. No one had even held her hand before. She had always remained pure.

But now, Zhao Ming had touched her all over. How could she possibly get married in the future?

At first, when Zhao Ming had asked her to perform those movements, she felt embarrassed, but she managed to accept it, thinking he was teaching her a technique that could enhance her cultivation speed.

However, as things progressed, she began to feel uncomfortable.

She even started to suspect that Zhao Ming was trying to take advantage of her.

"To practice this technique, you must work through all these acupoints. This method is a unique technique for the women in my family, so naturally, it's a bit different," Zhao Ming explained seriously.

He glanced at the beautiful Huo Wu, and his expression remained clear and sincere.

The Divine Footwork Manual, derived from yoga techniques, required specific poses and postures. Zhao Ming had no intention of taking advantage of Huo Wu.

Was he that kind of person?

"Really?" Huo Wu couldn't help but glance at Zhao Ming. Seeing the clarity in his eyes and noticing that he didn't have the inappropriate thoughts she had imagined, the nervousness in her heart faded significantly.

"Of course it's true. You're not doubting your master's character, are you?" Zhao Ming looked at Huo Wu and raised an eyebrow.

"Of course not. I trust Master's character completely," Huo Wu quickly replied. But her slightly nervous tone betrayed her, revealing that she wasn't being entirely truthful.

"Never mind. Try circulating your soul power, and you'll see that I'm genuinely teaching you how to cultivate." Zhao Ming smiled.

"Circulate my soul power?" Huo Wu paused, then activated her fire-type soul power.

After circulating her soul power for several cycles, she realized that her cultivation speed had increased by about ten percent. Immediately, her face lit up with excitement. A ten percent increase in cultivation speed was a significant advantage for any soul master.

And this was only after practicing for just a few minutes.

"If you master the Divine Footwork Manual, you could potentially increase your cultivation speed by up to thirty percent. Additionally, it will enhance your body's flexibility, which is invaluable in combat. And, of course, it detoxifies and beautifies, making you even more beautiful," Zhao Ming explained as he looked at Huo Wu.

"Master, I…" Huo Wu looked into Zhao Ming's calm eyes, feeling a pang of guilt.

A technique that could increase cultivation speed by thirty percent—how precious was that?

Zhao Ming had given it to her without hesitation, without even warning her not to share it with others. Such trust was a great honor.

Yet she had misunderstood him again.

Her master was so powerful; how could he have any intentions toward an ordinary girl like her?

How could her master be that kind of person?

"Master, I'm sorry. I misunderstood you," Huo Wu said softly, biting her lip as she looked at Zhao Ming, her eyes full of remorse. She felt ashamed for having doubted him.

"It's alright. I hope you maintain this sense of caution in the future. That way, when you're out in the world, you won't be easily deceived by other men. After all, my disciple is so beautiful; I wouldn't be happy if you were easily taken advantage of by someone else," Zhao Ming said with a smile.

"Master, you're so kind." Huo Wu's eyes glistened with emotion. Looking at Zhao Ming, she no longer had any doubts.

From now on, Zhao Ming was her master—her very own master.

"Of course. You are my disciple now, so I must take good care of you," Zhao Ming smiled.

"Practice as I've taught you. You need to diligently train with this technique to truly grasp its essence." Zhao Ming smiled as he let go of Huo Wu's waist. Now that he had shown her the technique's pathways, he didn't need to maintain such close contact.

"Master, it's alright. You can keep teaching me like that," Huo Wu said shyly, her cheeks slightly flushed. Recalling the movements Zhao Ming had guided her through, she felt a strange warmth in her heart.

"No need. I think you've almost got it. Besides, I am a man, and there are boundaries between men and women," Zhao Ming smiled, gently refusing. Although Huo Wu was soft and fragrant, with a perfect figure, he was not that kind of person.

"Alright." Huo Wu smiled radiantly at Zhao Ming.

Initially, she had been concerned about the gender difference between them. Now, she realized she had been overthinking it.

Her master had no inappropriate intentions toward her.

Without further thoughts, Huo Wu recalled the movements Zhao Ming had taught her and began to practice earnestly—the splits, lotus position...

Zhao Ming found a large rock nearby and reclined on it, watching Huo Wu seriously practice the Divine Footwork Manual. It was a pleasing sight. The Divine Footwork Manual was a wonderful technique. If Huo Wu practiced it consistently, she would undoubtedly become even more beautiful in the future.

He had noticed some changes in Xiao Wu and the others after they practiced the Divine Footwork Manual. Although these changes might not be apparent to outsiders, Zhao Ming could feel them deeply. With long-term practice, they would all become even more beautiful.

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