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Tuoba Yan handed the golden needle back to Meng Yiran Yiran, and then drew a simple battlefield diagram on the ground, marking the enemy's position and some obstacles.
"Look, suppose the enemy is hiding behind this obstacle. Ordinary straight-line attacks can't hurt him at all. At this time, you need to use precise calculations to control the timing and force of the hidden weapons, so that the hidden weapons change their flight trajectory in the air, forming a curved attack, thereby bypassing the obstacle and hitting the enemy."
To help Meng Yiran Yiran understand better, Tuoba Yan personally demonstrated it. He took out three golden needles, holding two in his left hand and one in his right. He first gently tossed out the golden needle in his right hand, and then the two golden needles in his left hand were launched one after the other.
The first golden needle flew toward the obstacle, and just as it was about to hit it, the second golden needle caught up with it, gently bumping into its side and changing its flight direction.
Then, the third golden needle struck again, causing the trajectory of the first golden needle to deflect once more, eventually bypassing the obstacle and landing at the location of the enemy shown in the diagram.
Meng Yiran Yiran was dumbfounded. She had never imagined that hidden weapons could be used in this way.
The calculations involved include the weight of the gold needle, the force of the launch, air resistance, and the angle and timing of the two impacts. Every step must be flawless; the slightest mistake will lead to the failure of the entire attack.
"This...this is way too difficult!"
Meng Yiran Yiran couldn't help but sigh. Just watching Tuoba Yan demonstrate made her feel dizzy and lightheaded, let alone trying it herself.
"It's normal for it to be difficult," Tuoba Yan said calmly. "Mastering any skill requires a lot of practice and accumulation. As long as you are willing to put in the effort, you will definitely be able to master this skill in time."
He handed the gold needle to Meng Yiran Yiran.
"You can try practicing now, starting with the combination of two hidden weapons, and gradually get the feel for it."
Meng Yiran Yiran took the golden needle and tried to launch it following the method Tuoba Yan had just used.
However, either the time interval between the two golden needles she fired was too long, or she did not control the force properly, so she could not achieve the effect of changing the trajectory upon impact.
After dozens of unsuccessful attempts, Meng Yiran Yiran's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, and her face showed a hint of frustration.
Meng Yiran Shu, watching from the side, said with concern, "Yiran, why don't you rest for a while? Don't overexert yourself."
Meng Yiran Yiran shook her head, a hint of stubbornness in her eyes: "I won't rest. I refuse to believe I can't learn it!"
She took a deep breath, picked up the gold needles again, and began practicing once more.
This time, she was even more focused, carefully recalling every movement and detail of Tuoba Yan's actions, constantly adjusting her strength and timing of the launch.
Tuoba Yan patiently guided her from the side, pointing out her problems from time to time: "A little less force, otherwise the first golden needle will hit the obstacle and shatter."
"The launch interval should be shorter so that the two gold needles can be launched more seamlessly."
"Your breathing indicates that your mind is in turmoil."
"A skilled user of concealed weapons must first control their emotions."
"Remember, when you launch your projectile, your eyes are only on the target. You cannot let any emotions cloud your judgment. Your breathing must be steady."
Under Tuoba Yan's guidance, Meng Yiran Yiran gradually found her footing.
Finally, after hundreds of attempts, she successfully made two golden needles collide. The first golden needle's trajectory was slightly altered by the impact of the second, although it still deviated from the target by some distance, but this was already a huge improvement.
"I did it! I finally did it!"
Meng Yiran Yiran cheered excitedly, her face beaming with the joy of success.
In her excitement, Meng Yiran Yiran hugged Tuoba Yan beside her and excitedly kissed him on the cheek.
"Well!"
Tuoba Yan was stunned.
Meng Yiran Yiran realized the impulsiveness she had caused and blushed. She was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground.
Seeing Meng Yiran Yiran's excited expression, Tuoba Yan changed the subject and smiled with satisfaction. "Not bad, you've improved quickly. As long as you keep practicing, you'll definitely master the technique of indirect attack in the future."
Then, Tuoba Yan changed the subject, pointing to the Soul-Breaking Blade beside him and saying, "Do you know why this Soul-Breaking Blade is so powerful? Actually, this Soul-Breaking Blade itself doesn't have any soul power; it's just a slightly sharper hidden weapon. What truly makes it so powerful is the user's mastery and application of hidden weapon techniques."
Meng Yiran Yiran and Meng Yiran Shu looked at the Soul-Breaking Blade in surprise. They had always thought that the Soul-Breaking Blade was a divine weapon containing powerful soul energy, but they did not expect that it was just an ordinary "hidden weapon".
Tuoba Yan continued, "I see you have a great talent for hidden weapons; you're a promising individual. Today, I'll tell you another secret: there exists a rare and unparalleled material in this world, imbued with wind attributes. If you could use this material to have a master blacksmith from the Blacksmith Association, or even the legendary craftsman Lou Gao, forge hidden weapons, it would greatly enhance their lethality in the hands of a Soul Master. At that time, you would even be able to fight against Soul King-level Soul Masters."
"The master blacksmith Lou Gao!" Upon hearing this name, Meng Yiran Shu was utterly shocked. "Young friend Tuoba, you actually know the master blacksmith Lou Gao? You must know, Master Lou Gao is the most outstanding blacksmith in the entire Douluo Continent. Countless forces would find it impossible to commission him to forge even a single item. And you actually want Yi Ran to beg him to forge a hidden weapon? This...this is simply a fantasy! Moreover, to have her beg a blacksmith? If this gets out, what will become of our family's reputation!"
In Meng Yiran Shu's mind, blacksmiths were nothing more than lowly craftsmen, and it was simply unbelievable for a Soul Master to ask a blacksmith for help.
Tuoba Yan shook his head dismissively: "Senior Meng Yiran, you're mistaken. Although blacksmiths may seem to have a low social status, they possess unique value and merits. A good weapon can often greatly enhance a Soul Master's strength, and these weapons are crafted by blacksmiths. The master blacksmith Lou Gao is the best among blacksmiths; every item he forges is a rare treasure. We cannot judge a book by its cover, nor can we look down on them because of their profession."
Tuoba Yan paused, then continued, "Moreover, what's wrong with temporarily setting aside so-called 'face' in order to improve one's strength? It would be truly foolish to give up the opportunity to improve oneself simply because the other party is a blacksmith. Miss Meng Yiran Yiran has the potential to become a top-tier Soul Master; we cannot let these pointless notions hinder her future."
Meng Yiran Shu was speechless after being spoken to by Tuoba Yan. He carefully considered Tuoba Yan's words and realized that they made sense.
Over the years, he has been bound by the "face" of his family, neglecting what is truly useful to Meng Yiran Yiran.
He looked at Meng Yiran Yiran, his eyes filled with guilt: "Yiran, Grandpa was wrong. Young friend Tuoba is right. For your future, even if we have to ask the blacksmith for help, it's not a big deal."
Meng Yiran Yiran was also deeply moved. She looked at Tuoba Yan and said sincerely, "Brother Tuoba, thank you. If it weren't for you, I probably would never have known these principles, nor would I have had the opportunity to learn about the amazing skills of hidden weapons. From now on, I will definitely practice hidden weapons diligently and live up to your teachings."
Tuoba Yan smiled and nodded: "It's good that you understand. The path of hidden weapons is long and arduous, requiring a lot of effort and sweat, but as long as you persevere, you will eventually achieve something. In the days to come, I will continue to guide you in practicing hidden weapon skills, and I hope you can master these skills as soon as possible."
Tuoba Yan emptied his hands, took out a handful of gold beads, about five hundred in total, from his storage soul tool, and stuffed them into Meng Yiran Yiran's hand.
These things are for you.
"For me?"
"The golden bead is called the Dragon Beard Needle, which is specifically designed to break through the protective aura of a Beast Soul Master. It poses a great threat to Beast Soul Masters at the Soul King level and below."
"You have something else to give me?"
Meng Yiran Yiran was deeply moved. Overwhelmed with emotion, she stood on tiptoe and gave Tuoba Yan another kiss on the cheek.