Strange Supernatural Tales.

Summary

The text describes a master teaching his student a sword finger technique involving manipulating qi to control a copper coin sword. The student struggles initially but eventually masters the basic technique after seven days, learning to chop a thin peach tree. The master then demonstrates an advanced skill called Airborne Symbol Drawing, where he creates a powerful talisman in mid-air using his blood, which can destroy a tree completely. The narrative emphasizes the difficulty of learning Taoist cultivation techniques and the significant difference between casual practice and serious training.

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