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Chapter 31 Encountering a Master

The story of Qiu Ziyue and the woman in red dates back many years.

Legend has it that the legendary sword dance master Gongsun Da Niang perished in the flames of the An Lushan Rebellion, and her unparalleled sword dance skills became a thing of the past.

However, the truth often lies hidden in the cracks of life. In fact, Gongsun Da Niang had escaped death and retreated to a remote place—near the Valley of Passion, a secret place far from the hustle and bustle of the world.

One day, as the sun set and the sky was tinged with a pale violet hue, Qiu Ziyue finished her day's cultivation and strolled leisurely along the winding mountain path.

In the mountains and forests, the birdsong gradually subsided, and the surroundings returned to tranquility, with only the babbling of the stream in the distance bringing a touch of coolness.

Just then, her gaze was drawn to an inconspicuous figure by the roadside—an elderly woman dressed simply, lying in the grass, with a few withered wildflowers scattered around her, clearly unconscious.

Qiu Ziyue's heart tightened, and she quickly went forward to check. The old woman was dressed in plain clothes and her face was covered with a thin veil.

She dared not delay, quickly took out some wound medicine from her medicine bag, gently treated the old woman's leg wound, and carefully fed her a little water.

After a flurry of activity, the old lady finally woke up and met Qiu Ziyue's caring eyes.

"Thank you for your help, young lady. I am very grateful."

The woman's voice was weak, but her eyes revealed gratitude.

Qiu Ziyue quickly helped her sit up and said with a smile, "Auntie, you're too kind. It's what we martial arts people should do to help those in need."

In the following days, Qiu Ziyue disregarded her hardship and went up the mountain every day to collect herbs and take good care of the old woman until her injuries improved significantly.

In the mountain cabin, the candlelight flickered, illuminating the warm silhouettes of the two.

Qiu Ziyue chatted with the old woman. Qiu Ziyue talked about how she traveled from modern society to the past and couldn't go back. She couldn't see her parents and relatives and was in a foreign land. She couldn't help but burst into tears.

The old woman didn't quite understand what she meant by time travel, but she kept comforting her, and the two hearts quietly drew closer.

Finally, on the day the old lady recovered, she held Qiu Ziyue's hand, her eyes shining with determination: "Ziyue, you are not only exceptionally intelligent, but also possess a rare compassion. To express my gratitude, I am willing to teach you all the sword dance skills I am proficient in, which is my understanding of martial arts and an expression of my emotions."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue was overjoyed and quickly bowed in gratitude: "I am extremely fortunate to receive such kindness from you, senior. I will certainly study diligently and live up to your expectations."

Thus, at the foot of Tongshan Passion Valley, a special master-disciple relationship was established.

From then on, a touching scene appeared in the mountains and forests. At dawn and dusk, Qiu Ziyue and the old woman could be seen together, their swords dancing in unison.

The old lady's teaching method is unique. She is not bound by formalities, but rather guides Qiu Ziyue to feel nature and incorporate mountains, rivers, and ever-changing weather into her sword dance.

Under the guidance of a master, Qiu Ziyue gradually realized that swordsmanship is not just martial arts, and dance is not just dance; they are expressions of emotions and manifestations of attitudes towards life.

As time went by, Qiu Ziyue's sword dance became increasingly refined. The sword light was like dragons and snakes surging, while her dance moves were like willow catkins drifting in the wind, combining strength and gentleness in a breathtakingly beautiful way.

But a lingering doubt remained in her mind about the old woman's true identity.

Although she didn't ask, her curiosity and confusion were hard to quell.

The old woman not only taught Qiu Ziyue swordsmanship, but also shared her life wisdom and the philosophy of swordsmanship with her, which gave Qiu Ziyue's sword dance not only form but also soul, leading to the breathtaking scene of the two swords working together in the dance competition later on.

This unexpected master-disciple relationship not only helped Qiu Ziyue improve her dance skills, but also made her deeply realize that on the path of martial arts, in addition to skills, there is something more important—the warmth and inheritance between people.

Her movements possess both the sharpness of a swordsman and the grace of a dancer.

What puzzled Qiu Ziyue was that the master, who called himself "Yunniang," was willing to teach her sword dance, but remained tight-lipped about her past and refused to reveal her true identity.

“Miss Feng, swordsmanship and dance are both expressions of emotion and intention. If you truly wish to learn, I will impart all my knowledge to you, regardless of your past or background.”

Yunniang's voice was gentle yet firm, each word striking a chord in Feng Xiaotang's heart.

Qiu Ziyue admired Yun Niang's noble character and was also amazed by the extraordinary demeanor displayed in her sword dance.

Qiu Ziyue often went down the mountain, which puzzled her master, Feng Xuewu. Her disciple Qiu Ziyue often went down the mountain and always returned with an indescribable fresh look. Her skills seemed to have improved a lot without her even realizing it.

One day, Xuewu finally couldn't help but ask, "Ziyue, you've been coming down the mountain so often these past few days, is there something important on your mind?"

Qiu Ziyue replied with a smile, "Master, I just felt that life on the mountain was a bit monotonous, so I went down the mountain to play and relieve my boredom."

Upon hearing this, the master did not show it on his face, but he had doubts in his heart.

The next day, as the morning light began to shine, she decided to secretly follow Qiu Ziyue to find out what was going on.

The mountain path was winding, and Master Xuewu maintained a proper distance to avoid being discovered.

At that time, Qiu Ziyue's martial arts skills were not yet proficient, and she did not realize that her master was following her.

Before long, Qiu Ziyue arrived at a quiet bamboo forest at the foot of the mountain. She walked through the bamboo forest with ease and came to a secluded courtyard.

Master Xuewu was secretly surprised. She did not know that anyone lived here. Who was this person?

As they approached, the master peered through the gaps in the bamboo leaves and was astonished to see Qiu Ziyue bowing respectfully to a woman, who turned out to be none other than the legendary sword dance master—Gongsun Da Niang!

Master Xuewu felt a surge of respect. It turned out that what Ziyue meant by "playing" was actually meeting a master and secretly learning skills.

The old woman noticed someone was watching her. Her gaze swept across the area and she spotted her master hiding in the bamboo grove. She smiled slightly and beckoned him to come out.

The master quickly dressed himself, stepped forward respectfully to pay his respects, feeling both surprised and ashamed. He was surprised by his disciple's extraordinary encounter, but ashamed of his own suspicion.

"So you are Ziyue's master. No wonder Ziyue has such comprehension and diligence. It is truly commendable." Gongsun Da Niang spoke gently, her eyes full of praise. "Ziyue is a good prospect. I only gave her a little guidance, but she was able to learn by analogy."

Xue Wu's words revealed her admiration for Gongsun Da Niang's sword dance. Qiu Ziyue suddenly realized that Yun Niang, who was with her day and night and was indifferent to fame and fortune, was the legendary sword dance master who had passed away - Gongsun Da Niang.

At this moment, Xuewu quickly thanked Gongsun Da Niang for her guidance to Qiu Ziyue: "Thanks to your discerning eye, senior, Ziyue is fortunate to have received personal guidance from a renowned teacher. In the future, please continue to offer your guidance."

Gongsun Da Niang nodded and smiled, saying, "Many years ago, at a grand banquet in the palace, I saw Master Xuewu shine brightly with her magnificent dance, which filled me with admiration. Unconsciously, many years have passed, and it still feels like a dream."

“Yes, your magnificent sword dance at the banquet has captivated countless scholars and poets,” Xuewu replied.

Qiu Ziyue was secretly pleased to see her master and Gongsun Da Niang chatting so happily.

She knew that from now on, her path in martial arts would be much broader, and all of this was due to those seemingly ordinary "trips down the mountain".

This unexpected discovery not only deepened the bond between teacher and student, but also led to a rapid improvement in Qiu Ziyue's dance skills.

To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.