Rebirth As a Fatuous and Self-indulgent Ruler
chapter-269

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

Long and Shi didn’t treasure the poisonous insect, nor would they worry about it.

Therefore, Ouyang left with the insect soon.

Long and Shi continued to eat breakfast.

After breakfast, Shi thought for a while and said, “Now that something has happened to Mr. Song, I need to go to his mansion to make some arrangements and meet other officials here.”

Long nodded. “Yes, you’re right. Go ahead.”

Shi glanced at him. “Are you not going?”

“No, I’m not. I don’t think I need to meet those officials,” Long said.

Shi didn’t try to persuade him and nodded. “All right, will you stay at home?”

“Well, I’ll just stay here.” Long didn’t plan to go out.

Shi left with a few Shadow Guardians, while Long went back to his room to improve his internal strength.

Long focused on practice and it was already three hours later when he opened his eyes again. Then, Long stood up and felt it.

Long knew that practicing internal strength is beneficial to his body.

He felt that his energy was inexhaustible, which made him very satisfied.

He thought he could also practice swordsmanship or something else.

Long did it immediately. He ordered a Shadow Guardian to bring him a book about swordsmanship.

In general, swordsmanship should be combined with mental cultivation methods.

Since they were from the imperial palace, finding a book about swordsmanship and mental cultivation methods wouldn’t be a problem.

Soon, the Shadow Guardian brought a book, which was very profound.

Long shut himself in the room and began to read. His face darkened when he studied the mental cultivation methods.

It wasn’t hard for him to understand the methods based on his memories.

But the problem was… even if he knew what that meant, he didn’t know how to practice. There was a big gap between theory and practice, wasn’t it?

Long felt very depressed. As a modern man in nature, he thought that it was like a book from heaven!

Moreover, the book said that one person’s body could react accordingly when he recited the terms, but Long didn’t feel anything at all.

He also tried to control his energy, but still got nothing! Long really didn’t understand!

He had lunch and continued to study it. Soon, it was dinner time… Sadly, Long found that he didn’t even have the ability to cross the threshold!

Long was convinced that he really didn’t have any talent for martial arts!

He even couldn’t master the mental cultivation methods!

When Shi came back, he saw Long was depressed. He raised his eyebrows and said, “What happened?”

Long let out a long sigh. “I wanted to learn mental cultivation methods and swordsmanship, but… I failed.”

Shi was surprised. “Failed? Can you tell me in detail?”

Long blinked and said slowly, “I can memorize the methods, but I failed when I tried to control my energy.”

Shi was even more surprised. “Can I take a look?”

“Of course.” Long threw that book to him directly.

Shi took it.

Shi thought that although it was advanced, it wasn’t very difficult.

Especially the first two levels… It should be very easy for a novice.

Shi had his own unique methods, but he could still guide Long, so he said, “I will guide you to control your energy.”

Long nodded. “Okay.”

Shi taught very seriously, but…

Half an hour later, he asked, “Do you feel it?”

Long shook his head blankly. “What should I feel?”

Shi was disappointed.

After a while, Shi said, “Actually, the training of mental cultivation methods is the same as that of internal strength…”

Speaking of internal strength, Long practiced much slower than other people, but at least he had started.

So, the mental cultivation methods shouldn’t be that hard for him.

“Really? Is it the same?” Long tried again and found that it was completely different.

Shi didn’t know what to do. He had taught Long step by step, but Long still couldn’t master it, so Shi felt helpless.

He didn’t think he was a good teacher, because he couldn’t teach a student according to his ability.

Long curled his lips. “All right, Qingzhou, don’t blame yourself. I know I’m stupid.”

“Don’t say that,” Shi said disapprovingly, “It’s all about talent. It has nothing to do with your intelligence. In addition, every person has his strong points. How can you say you are stupid?”

Shi tried to comfort Long seriously, which made Long feel relieved.

“Qingzhou…”

Shi smiled. “You haven’t had dinner, right?”

“Not yet.” Long looked at Shi like a poor kid.

Shi laughed. “Then let’s have dinner.”

“Mhmm.” Long nodded immediately.

Long took Shi’s hand and walked to the dining table. After sitting down, Long raised Shi’s hand to his lips and kissed it. When he was about to say some sweet words, he suddenly paused and sniffed at Shi’s hand.

Shi calmly pulled back his hand. “What are you doing?”

Long hesitated and blinked. Then, he said, “I think I’ve smelt blood… Qingzhou, are you injured?”

While speaking, Long became very nervous and checked Shi’s body carefully.

Seeing that there were no injuries on his body, Long was relieved. “Qingzhou, you are not injured?”

“No,” Shi said calmly.

Long was a little confused. “But I think I’ve smelt blood. Was I wrong?”

“No.” Shi’s voice became colder. “I killed two ungrateful officials in public.”