"Would you teach me? I heard from my father that some people have extraordinary talent and receive innate cultivation methods when they first enter the Dao. Like Senior Brother Hua, he also has an innate cultivation method, and it's quite impressive."

Him again?

"Of course, I'd be willing to teach you. As long as Junior Sister wants to learn, I'm willing to teach you anything."

Qin Yi said to her sincerely.

The young girl, Gu Yiyi, felt shy under his direct gaze and sincere words.

She lowered her head slightly. "Why?"

"Because from the first moment I saw you, Junior Sister, I liked you from the bottom of my heart. For someone I like, I'm willing to do anything." Qin Yi said frankly.

When pursuing a girl, it's best to be straightforward, making the other person shy.

If she becomes shy, then you won't feel shy anymore.

Moreover, this way of speaking would be considered quite normal in the future. Even if you say it like this, the girl would think you're joking and wouldn't take it seriously.

However, in this world, it's different from the modern one.

People here are somewhat similar to ancient China, where expressions of love between men and women are relatively reserved.

Therefore, when Gu Yiyi heard Qin Yi's straightforward confession, her face turned bright red, and she turned away from him. "What... what nonsense are you talking about?"

With her shyness, Qin Yi didn't need to feel shy anymore and continued to speak frankly, "I'm not talking nonsense. I'm speaking from the heart. When I first saw you, Junior Sister, you seemed like a fairy to me. Of course, this is just my affection, and you don't need to feel burdened by it. You don't have to accept my feelings, but please don't restrict my affection for you."

To win over a girl, you have to flirt, not simp. There's a difference between flirting and simping.

Perhaps for the first time in her life, Gu Yiyi heard such a bold and straightforward confession, making her feel both shy and nervous. "Stop saying things like that. If you continue, I... I won't talk to you anymore."

"Alright, I won't say it." The essence of flirting is to know when to stop.

If the other person isn't opposed, you can continue flirting, but if they show resistance or dislike, you must stop immediately.

Otherwise, continuing will only backfire.

"Do you still want to practice this sword technique?" Qin Yi asked her.

Gu Yiyi replied, "Forget it, that's your innate sword technique. You should learn it yourself. Besides, your sword technique seems to have only three or four moves."

In her view, having few moves is like a chicken rib.

In a fight, the more varied the sword technique, the more effective it is.

Having many moves makes it hard for opponents to predict.

With only three or four moves, others can easily counter them.

Moreover, Gu Yiyi was already learning a sword technique herself, and before mastering it, pursuing another would be pointless.

"Let me take you somewhere."

The girl blinked and suddenly suggested.

"Sure."

Qin Yi didn't ask where they were going. Since she suggested it, it must be an interesting place.

Immediately, she led the way, taking him down from Emerald Bamboo Peak to another mountain.

On this mountain, there was a more spacious martial arena, and it wasn't a place where ordinary disciples could come to practice.

As soon as they arrived, they heard the sound of weapons clashing in the wide martial arena.

Then, they saw a couple practicing the same sword technique with affection and harmony.

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Sword Qi like frost, as their Sword Qi spread, frost fell on the ground, forming sparkling frost flowers.

Just as Gu Yiyi was about to introduce the place to Qin Yi, her smiling face suddenly turned serious when she saw the couple.

Then, she turned away.

Biting her lip, she ran down the mountain.

Qin Yi followed behind, understanding the situation immediately.

The man in the couple was Senior Brother Hua Yunfeng, and the woman, beautiful and graceful, was her Senior Cousin Gu Qingshuang.

Gu Yiyi liked Hua Yunfeng, but Hua Yunfeng only had eyes for Gu Qingshuang, and now they were practicing the Couple's Sword Technique together.

How could that make her happy?

Seeing her about to run down the mountain, Qin Yi hurriedly caught up and held her hand. "Junior Sister Yiyi, since we're here, why leave?"

"I don't want to go up." Gu Yiyi's eyes were misty, her pride preventing her from showing her sadness in front of Qin Yi.

At this moment, if he were a simp, he would surely try to comfort her with warm gestures.

But as someone who takes love by force, he had to continue flirting, trying different approaches.

"I saw it was Senior Brother Hua Yunfeng and a woman. They seemed very in sync with their sword technique."

"Stop talking, I don't want to hear it." The girl shook her head and covered her ears.

Qin Yi smiled, "Junior Sister Yiyi, how about we practice swordsmanship too?"

At this moment, he couldn't say that if Senior Brother Hua Yunfeng had feelings for her, seeing her practice with another man would make him jealous, and he might come to stop it, revealing his true feelings.

If he said that, he'd definitely be a simp, and in the end, he'd have nothing.

As someone who takes love by force, his words must be artful.

The result can be the same, but the process must differ.

"I think that woman isn't as pretty as Junior Sister Yiyi, nor as agile. Her practice seems lacking, and if Junior Sister Yiyi were to compete, you'd surely outshine her in every way."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yiyi immediately retorted, "You're talking nonsense. That's my Senior Cousin. She's the strongest female disciple among the new generation. She's not as bad as you say."

Though she said this, the sense of grievance on her face did lessen.

At such times, what a girl needs isn't comfort but shared indignation. Only then can it resonate with her.

Qin Yi knew her Senior Cousin was excellent and beautiful.

But at such times, he had to downplay her.

Qin Yi said, "Anyway, I just feel she's not as good as Junior Sister Yiyi. Her agility seems too stiff, lacking any beauty."

Gu Yiyi suddenly showed a hint of pride. "When it comes to agility, she can't compare to me. I'm one of the most agile among the younger generation."

Qin Yi feigned surprise, "Junior Sister Yiyi, you're indeed a formidable expert."

With his praise, her negative emotions seemed to subside.

She glanced back at the mountain top, thought for a moment, and finally agreed to Qin Yi's suggestion, her moist lips curving into a slight smile. "Alright, since you have such good taste, let's go practice swordsmanship too."

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