Chapter 39: Nima Masters the Spiritual Clock
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The old man yelled, dragging Kent, and tossing Kent a wooden sword. "A strong cultivator doesn't make excuses. Now, to the yard!"
The small yard behind their house was quiet, except for the occasional chirping of birds. Kent stood with the wooden sword in hand, his face etched with despair.
"Start with the basics!" Xian Yu ordered, demonstrating a series of swift, precise movements. "And don't even think about slacking off. I'm watching you."
Kent sighed but followed along, his movements slow and clumsy at first.
After an hour of drills, Xian Yu clapped his hands. "Alright, time for some sparring!"
"Sparring? With you?" Kent's eyes widened.
"Of course!" the old man replied, grinning. "Who else can show you how it's done?"