Chapter 8 Apprenticeship
Chapter 8 Apprenticeship
"I heard you want to become my disciple?"
As soon as these words came out, the stone in Qin Huai's heart fell to the ground with a bang, and he finally passed this hurdle.
Although he didn't know what touched the two brothers in front of him, he finally had the qualifications to cast a preliminary look at the magnificent and mysterious world.
"Well, you are born with strong muscles and a broad frame. Judging from your complexion, I think your family never lacked food when you were young, so you are healthy and strong. You are a good material for martial arts training."
After washing last night and changing into the old clothes that Li Bingwu had specially found for him, Qin Huai was no longer the dirty and smelly beggar who huddled by the overpass and was chased away.
Qin Huai's face was rosy and his body was in high spirits. Although his cotton coat was old, it still couldn't cover up the young man's vigorous and vigorous spirit.
Li Shuwen looked at the teenager in front of him. He was about fourteen years old, but already almost as tall as him.
This moment is just like that moment.
Even he couldn't help but feel dazed for a moment, recalling the scene when he was a teenager and learned boxing from a master.
"Master, please bow to me!"
Qin Huai had already knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times. Li Shuwen sat at the head and calmly accepted this great gift.
"Since you have become my disciple, how can you not pay homage to your teacher? I heard from you, brother Wu, that you are very interested in that piece of broken jade?
Then take it and play with it. You have a mild temper. Although this broken jade is fierce, it can still arouse some evil spirits."
After saying that, he took out the broken jade from the wooden box and handed it to Qin Huai.
As soon as Qin Huai received it with both hands, a burning pain spread from his palms to his heart. The feeling came so suddenly and quickly that his hands could not help but tremble.
In front of Qin Huai's eyes, lines of words composed of misty white air suddenly appeared:
"You have obtained the broken head of the remnant of the Ancient Jade Tianwu"
"You have acquired the remains of an ancient jade engraved with Tianwu"
In the valley of Chaoyang, the god is called Tianwu, the Lord of Water, and is located between the two waters to the north of Honghong. He is a beast with eight heads and human faces, eight legs and eight tails, all of which are green and yellow.
Tianwu Remnant - Severed Head
Category: Yamafu Token
Quality: Special
The token of Yama that has been silent for many years longs to be awakened again by the young tiger, which is unwritten but has the spirit of eating cows.
Note: There are thousands of things in the world, and most of them are actually destined.
Qin Huai stroked the ferocious severed head in his hand. There were dark crystal patterns inside the green tiger head.
The light within the ancient jade is constantly refracted and reflected. When viewed from different angles, one can actually see eight tiger heads of different shapes and full of spirituality.
"Yambu entered this world for special reasons. We are now making an exception to open up some inheritance. Please absorb the power of Yamabu·Tianwu at the appropriate time."
"Ahem, don't kneel down anymore. I will take advantage of my free time today to explain the key points of cultivation to you, so that you won't ask questions when you practice in the future."
Li Shuwen coughed twice, bringing Qin Huai, who was still kneeling in a daze, back to reality.
"My lineage originated from a wandering Taoist in the early years, and was later passed down to Wu Zhonggong, the 'world's best spearman'. My master Li Dazhong integrated the essence of martial arts from various places, combining fists and spears, and then I combined it with the essence of chopping and hanging, so it has the power it has today."
"Chinese martial arts are actually nothing more than mind, skills, and body. Strengthening the muscles and bones, thickening the skin and building muscle, and strengthening the body are the key to self-cultivation."
Qin Huai nodded secretly. Before learning how to beat others, one must first learn to be beaten. Thick blood is more important than anything else.
"Being proficient in routines, anticipating the enemy's moves, and attacking the enemy's weaknesses are the foundation of learning martial arts."
Having good kung fu does not necessarily mean that one can kill someone, and having great strength does not necessarily mean that one can kill someone, but having both good kung fu and great strength can definitely kill someone.
Just as Qin Huai was thinking about it, Li Shuwen's voice paused.
"Finally, don't forget why you practice martial arts. When you have mastered martial arts, the only thing that can control this killing weapon is your own heart."
Li Shuwen's voice slowly became low.
"If you have any questions, you can ask your Uncle Wu. Starting tomorrow, you can get up early and practice with him.
Go ahead." Before Qin Huai could reply, Li Bingwu hurriedly pulled Qin Huai out.
When they got outside, Li Bingwu said without waiting for Qin Huai to ask:
"My elder brother is like this, you will understand later.
He pursued the ultimate of Chinese martial arts and the limit of martial arts throughout his life, with only kung fu in his mind.
But our school is the most murderous. A few years ago, when he was competing in the world of boxing, he could not control his strength and killed many people.
Later, fearing that my family might be hurt, I simply moved out. I didn’t have any other advantages, but I was thick-skinned and tough, so I just stayed with my eldest brother to take care of him.”
Qin Huai understood as soon as he heard it. No wonder his master was so sad and depressed at the end of what he said.
But then I heard Li Bingwu add,
“You may not understand what Big Brother is talking about, but it doesn’t matter.
All you have to remember is to train your muscles, bones and skin externally, and your breath internally.
This is the essence of the northern and southern martial arts that has been summarized over hundreds and thousands of years.
Through various unique techniques such as standing meditation and medicinal bathing, people can reach their physical limits, and then use traditional Chinese martial arts moves to regulate the breath so that the internal organs and the body frame can achieve harmony and unity.
This is the road to heaven that countless Chinese ancestors have found through blood and fire over thousands of years! "
When Qin Huai heard this, he couldn't help but feel excited.
Then Li Bingwu poured a basin of cold water on him.
"But this journey will be very hard, tiring and painful. You may face a near-death experience or even a separation. Are you ready to enjoy it all?"
After saying that, he patted Qin Huai on the back with his big, broad hand, then went into the house with the braised noodles Qin Huai had prepared to have dinner with his elder brother.
Qin Huai didn't know how he spent that afternoon, but when he touched the cool jade tiger head in his arms again, he suddenly smiled.
"You've all died once, why are you still so fussy? Live one more day and earn one more day. A tiger has no fear of any obstacle!"
As soon as a thought arises in my mind, I suddenly feel the world is wide.
Without hesitation, he walked towards the inner room.
Inside the house, the two brothers Li Shuwen and Li Bingwu sat with their eyes closed, as if waiting for something.
"Brother, do you think he can figure it out?"
Li Bingwu was also feeling a little confused.
"If you can't even figure this out, nothing can be accomplished."
Knock, knock, knock. There was a clear knock on the door.
"He still has some ambition. He is indeed a good material."
Li Shuwen opened his eyes and nodded with satisfaction.
"Enter."
Qin Huai came in, "Master, I want to learn Kung Fu!"
"It will be very tiring. Training in the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer, and crowing at dawn and drumming at dusk are common." Li Bingwu reminded.
"Qin Huai is not talented, but I am willing to offer my hard work."
"It's easy to die. Failure in boxing, revenge killings, and murder for money are all common." Li Bingwu advised again.
"Eight sufferings will be eliminated, just one fight."
"In the past hundred years, foreigners have been powerful and their firearms are far superior to swords and guns. However, foreigners are greedy and want everything, rare treasures and secret skills. Chinese martial arts are declining and China is in danger. If one day the foreigners take over your position, what will you do?" Li Shuwen asked with murderous intent.
"When crossing a river, the soldiers advance but never retreat; a true man fights to the death."
"Now that you've thought it through, you really don't regret it?"
"Master, I want to learn Kung Fu."
"it is good!"
(End of this chapter)