Fourth Elder’s attire was that of a typical Confucian cultivator—unsullied white robes with a paper fan in hand. He had a steady gait and bore a gentle demeanor when interacting with others, handling matters thoroughly and treating his students fairly. 1

He advised Lu Yang, “You should keep your distance from Old Nine. Fortunately, he has been missing recently and you dodged an arrow. You have to cherish the opportunity to learn from Yun Zhi. There’s no future in learning from Old Nine.1

“The sages say that a gentleman has five virtues: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness. These have nothing to do with Old Nine. There are no misdeeds he doesn’t engage in. I can’t remember how many times I’ve had to rescue him from prison. Do you know what your master’s unique art in Sword Dao is?”2

Lu Yang answered, “I heard from Big Senior Sister that it is ‘One Sword Into...2