Chapter 0041 – Complex and Scary – Absolute Returns

Since then, I have devoted my entire mind to Li An’s teachings, Yellow Springs Pavilion affairs, and my own cultivation.

Li An was extremely gifted in practicing martial arts and quickly mastered the flying sword technique like a sponge sucking up water. She was not only gifted, but also worked hard and made rapid progress, which was truly amazing.

In the process of teaching Lee Ann, I have also come to realize something:

To preach and teach is also to unravel and introspect.

I was able to step outside of myself and look at my own martial arts from a more objective point of view while explaining moves that I was otherwise familiar with.

“So, that’s how I’ve always understood this sword technique.”

I was given the opportunity to rethink details that I had never delved into.

Teaching martial arts is not a simple matter of teaching, perfunctory work will only make their own martial arts dry up. Only by dedicating oneself to it and thinking deeply about it, can one’s martial arts realm be raised to a higher level.

Therefore, while teaching Lee Ann, I am constantly learning myself. Having never had any experience teaching martial arts in my previous life, this experience is invaluable to me.

Once between practices, Li An suddenly asked me solemnly:

“My lord, do you really want to establish the Ghost Shadow Squad?”

“Uh-huh.”

“So can I be in charge of making the team uniforms? I’d like to make some refined and dry ones, not the black ones. It would be best to design different styles and colors for different occasions, such as daily wear and combat wear.”

I almost laughed out loud. Since deciding to create the Ghostbusters, I had never given much thought to the style or color of the uniforms. Come to think of it, all the clothes I had ever worn in my life seemed to be the same.

“I also want to design different masks depending on the difficulty of the mission. The ghostly faces on the masks should be both delicate and horrifying, so that people will look at them and tremble in fear …… What are you laughing at?”

“I wondered what a ghostly face that was both delicate and terrifying would look like.”

“I’m not bad at drawing, I’ll draw for you later.”

“It looks like everyone who joins the Ghostbusters will be able to wear nice clothes from now on.”

“I’m serious!”

Li An has a delicate mind, if he can use this heart to treat people, he will become an excellent commander who sympathizes with his subordinates in the future.

“The most important thing is your strength. The Ghost Shadow Team will be carrying out some of the most dangerous missions in the jianghu, and whether or not they can successfully complete the mission and minimize casualties all depends on your strength.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“There’s a little more to it than strength.”

“What is it?”

“Be prepared to lose your companions, and the courage to remain true to your heart even after you have lost them.”

Liam stared straight at me.

“Does Your Excellency think of me as one of those dainty little girls? Following you around all day, so ……”

“Isn’t it?”

“Of course not! I’m not some dainty little girl, and I’m not as simple and kind as you think, Your Excellency. Even if I lose my companion, I won’t be heartbroken. Instead, I’m worried that in the future, you’ll be disappointed in me and think that I’m too cold-blooded and heartless.”

“I won’t be disappointed by such things, don’t worry.”

Perhaps opening up the conversation, Lee Ann confided in me:

“It was when Gongzi said that he would teach me the Flying Sword Technique that I finally felt a sense of groundedness.”

“What do you mean?”

“To be honest, I’d been feeling like I was floating on a cloud until then. The Ghost Shadow Team? Can it really be established? Me as the commander? Is that really true? Did the eunuch say such things on impulse? These thoughts kept lingering in my mind. It wasn’t until I started practicing the Flying Sword Art that I finally realized it was all true. Can I take on this responsibility? I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have asked such a question without confidence ……”

“It does not matter, you should ask and you must ask. This road we are going to take has a bearing on the destiny of countless people, so how can we not think and questioning over and over again? We have to ask today, we have to ask tomorrow, and we still have to ask 10 years later. Only by questioning continuously can we find the right direction. I will also keep reminding you that we all have to keep questioning ourselves and each other.”

Those who never question themselves will eventually become like the Eight Devils.

They think highly of themselves, believe their decisions are always right, and have no compassion or empathy for others. They are never questioning.

“I understand, my lord. Whenever I feel lost in the future, I will be questioning myself as well as you.”

I gently stroked Liam’s head.

“You’re doing great.”

Li An’s cheeks flushed slightly and she gave a shy smile.

“Alright, let’s continue practicing!”

“Yes!”

At the end of the practice, I took a few books on organizational management, the way of the soldier, and self-cultivation for leaders to Lee Ann.

“Read these books in your spare time.”

“Okay.”

Recently, Li An had been busy with her cultivation and had neglected to learn about the affairs of the Yellow Springs Pavilion. Hopefully she could learn how to manage an organization through these books.

A few days later, I set off to the Southern Dao Sect to visit the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon.

I had just stepped into the boundaries of the Southern Dao Sect when a group of Dao ghosts surrounded me, pointing at me.

After all, this is also a place where people live, so naturally, there are all kinds of guys, some disgusting, and some are kind.

I had no ill feelings towards these Dao ghosts, after all, it was thanks to them that I was able to successfully perfect the Heavenly Chakra Strengthening Technique.

These Dao ghosts had also heard about my good relationship with the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon and were quite favorable towards me. This, coupled with the vigor and boldness with which I performed the Heavenly Vein Enhancement Technique in the first place, also caused quite a few of the Daoist ghosts to have admiration for me.

Some of the Taoist ghosts took the initiative to come forward to greet me, while others stood at a distance applauding and cheering. I don’t know if it was because of the master, but these Taoist ghosts were crazy and somewhat cute.

I smiled and waved at them.

Led by the dao ghost, I arrived at the study of the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon.

Seeing my sudden arrival, the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon looked a bit surprised.

“What, are you here to arrest me?”

“What has your old man been up to lately?”

“I’ve done so much evil in my life, it’s hard to keep track of it.”

“Don’t worry, I’m not here to arrest you today.”

“So what are you doing here?”

“Sending you something.”

I handed the box in my hand to the Blood Sky Blade Demon.

“What’s this? An organ box that spews poisonous gas when you open it?”

“Where do you sell these boxes? I’d like to buy a few.”

“Cut the crap, what the hell is it?”

“You won’t know until you open it.”

The Blood Heavenly Sword Demon opened the box and found that it contained a bottle of “poison” – contrary to what he had just said in jest, this bottle was exactly the highly poisonous wine.

“It’s good, highly poisonous wine.”

“Of course I know it’s highly poisonous wine, the question is what are you sending me this for?”

“A gift for you, of course.”

“A gift? It’s not cheap, what are you giving me such an expensive gift for?”

“Happy Birthday.”

The Blood Sky Blade Demon froze, as if stunned by my words.