Chapter 269 (2/2)

Some people were comparing the data of different sword techniques at different levels, verifying the growth curve of the technique.

Some people were studying how slight differences to the human body would affect various sword techniques if they were people of similar talent.

They were all people working under Hoppes’ instructions. After all, he wanted to get the general gist of the direction they should be moving toward, but could not always be attending to various trifling issues himself, such as collecting data and repeating experiments.

Just then, he passed by Leon. Leon was reading the manual to the Rebirth Sword Technique which Fang Xingjian had written. There was nothing but contempt and annoyance reflected in his eyes.

For the past few days, he had been reading through Fang Xingjian’s manual and comparing it with the data in the library, verifying that there had not been a sword technique like this. However, he still felt that Fang Xingjian’s sword technique was a jumbled up combination of various sword techniques.

But even so, it was actually considered a new sword technique. He would just register it. After all, even if others saw it, the disgrace would only be Fang Xingjian’s own.

Just as Leon was thinking of this, Hoppes had already appeared behind him. Leon immediately stood up and bowed, saying, “Teacher.”

Hoppes threw a glance at the manual Leon was holding, picked it up, and asked, “What is this?”

Leon said, “A newly created Nurturing sword technique.” As if he was trying to clear away any affiliation to it, Leon added, “It was written offhandedly by a new student. He forcibly threw in a huge pile of sword techniques together, but the force exertions have been smoothed out, allowing the techniques to flow together. I wanted to register it for him.

“But thinking about it, I still feel that it’s too much of a disgrace to our Great Western Region.”

He had not finished his words when he realized that Hoppes was staring at the Rebirth Sword Technique manual in a daze.

At first, when Hoppes saw the introduction to the technique, his eyes were filled with contempt. It claimed to combine the forces of countless sword techniques, whilst being able to achieve a hundred times the effects of ordinary Nurturing sword techniques… Hoppes had merely read on with the intention of looking at a joke.

However, after flipping through a few pages, his gaze turned to a reflection of suspicion and astonishment.

Ten minutes later, Hoppes was still reading the manual for the Rebirth Sword Technique, his countenance grim. He understood that this was a sword technique that was worth to be studied in great detail.

Half an hour later, Hoppes was sitting on Leon’s seat, still reading the manual for the Rebirth Sword Technique. There was no grief or happiness reflected in his eyes. Leon, who was next to him, was extremely confounded.

After another half an hour passed by, another student came by and said, “Teacher, the new data for the Slaying Sword is out. We have made new discoveries.”

“Go back and wait for me for a while,” Hoppes said casually.

This ‘a while’ took an entire one hour, and the student came by three more times, but was dismissed by Hoppes each time.

Five minutes later, Hoppes lifted his head, looked at Leon, and asked, “Who was the one who brought this sword technique?”

“Ah, it’s Fang Xingjian, this year’s Regional Champion.”

“Fang Xingjian?” Hoppes’ mind flashed and he immediately recalled the young man who had rejected his invitation.

“So it’s him.”

The next moment, Hoppes’ face relaxed, revealing a smile which he had not worn for very long.

“Where is he? Get him to come over… No, wait, I’ll go look for him.”

With that, Hoppes passed by Leon, his gaze filled with anticipation.