Chapter 7, The Momentum in the Fist

Lin Ting was momentarily taken aback; it seemed he had not anticipated that Yu Jiansheng would pose such a question

Yu Jiansheng laughed heartily and said, "Well, Lin Ting, you have not disappointed the expectations of your uncle and me. If we are to speak solely of discernment, you surpass Wei Hua by a notch."

Zheng Haotian's face instantly revealed a mix of surprise and joy

It is precisely this somewhat ambiguous martial arts momentum that truly instills a sense of fear in Yu Jiansheng

All three of them are promising candidates for promotion to hunters. If in the future, Daling Village were to have three more hunters, then even Wan Family Village would no longer dare to suppress them.

The martial arts displayed by this little fellow are not particularly standard, and one could even say they are full of flaws. However, for some unknown reason, there is an indescribable quality embedded within his techniques that subtly unsettles their hearts.

Although they are not unfamiliar with this content, every time they witness Yu Jiansheng personally demonstrating and explaining, they gain a deeper understanding.

Lin Ting stepped forward and considered for a moment, saying: "Haotian has no foundation in martial arts; his horse stance is unstable, his center of gravity is unbalanced, and his kicking movements are slow and weak. Although his overall posture appears correct, it is still far from the standard position."

Zheng Haotian's eyes sparkled with a gleam of surprise

Yu Jiansheng laughed and said, "Alright, I promise you. When I return this time, I will bring you a big bear as a gift to celebrate the beginning of your practice in internal martial arts."

In comparison, Yu Jiansheng's standard boxing techniques appear rather insignificant

Every word spoken by Yu Jiansheng resonates in his ears like the sound of heavenly music

In the past, when they were learning the basics of Changquan, Yu Jiansheng, during his first instruction, only taught them the techniques. However, he did not convey any of the important aspects or essentials of the martial art.

Everyone looked at each other, and there was a very strange feeling in everyone's heart

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His narration is far beyond what Yu Weihua's practice of boxing could compare to; not only did he break down every move and posture of the basic long fist, but he also elaborated on the essential techniques of these martial arts without omitting any details

Although Zheng Haotian's movements are not standard, he has indeed memorized all the actions as he stated, which is significantly better than many others.

Yu Jiansheng glanced at them coldly and said, "Haotian, tomorrow we will all go into the mountains for hunting. You should practice your boxing at home, and I will check on you when you return"

With a wave of his hand, Yu Jiansheng dispersed the men who were watching.

Once Zheng Haotian's fist begins to unleash its power, he is instantly focused, as if completely immersed in the world of martial arts

A few minutes later, Zheng Haotian executed a side kick, retracted, and brought his fists to his waist, exhaling a long, white breath.

Others naturally cannot perceive the intricacies within, only feeling that Zheng Haotian has learned it with remarkable fidelity

Zheng Haotian was taken aback; he realized that he had indeed become somewhat complacent.

Yu Jiansheng, being experienced in the ways of the world, could certainly discern the look of surprise in Zheng Haotian's eyes

He felt secretly delighted; although Zheng Haotian was encountering internal martial arts for the first time, his performance was far beyond his expectations. If this momentum continues, there is an 80 to 90 percent chance that there will be another hunter in Daling Village.

In fact, Zheng Haotian did not know that although this Long Fist is an introductory form of internal martial arts, it is by no means simple. Without the hands-on guidance of a master, it would be difficult to grasp the essence of the martial art, even if one were to watch it once, or even a dozen times, and attempt to replicate all the movements.

Subsequently, he began to formally teach Zheng Haotian the fundamentals of Changquan step by step.

Yu Jiansheng said in a low voice: "The evaluation is quite good. If you were to face Haotian, could you win?"

When he spoke this sentence, Lin Ting himself lowered his voice

Yu Weihua and Lin Ting both stood tall with their chests out, responding loudly

Especially the essential parts of the martial arts, which gave him a feeling akin to breaking through the clouds to see the light of day

Anyone who embarks on learning the fundamentals of Changquan, provided they undergo rigorous training, will undoubtedly be able to effortlessly perform the standard movements. However, to comprehend the essence of the boxing techniques and to unleash the momentum within the forms is a rarity, occurring only once in a hundred attempts

He gradually unleashed his punches and techniques, and surprisingly, a subtle aura of coldness began to emanate from his body

However, although he felt pleased in his heart, his expression grew increasingly serious as he said: "Haotian, although your talent is commendable, relying solely on talent is insufficient for practicing internal martial arts. Without putting in effort and sweat, you will certainly find it difficult to gain entry into this realm." He pointed to Yu Weihua and Lin Ting, saying: "The essence of martial arts is vast and profound. Although the basic long fist appears simple, it already encompasses these essential principles. They have been practicing for several years, yet they have not yet fully integrated their understanding. While you possess a natural aptitude for martial arts, you must not be the slightest bit complacent."

Standing upright, he said solemnly: "Village Chief, I understand. I will definitely work hard on my boxing from now on and will not slack off." However, at the moment he spoke these words, he felt quite strange in his heart

However, Yu Jiansheng, Yu Weihua, and Lin Ting all slightly changed color on their faces

It was not until a year later, after they had essentially mastered the standard boxing techniques, that they gradually and methodically imparted these essentials, akin to a slow and steady stream. However, Zheng Haotian's method of instruction was markedly different; his eagerness to convey all the essentials of the introductory long boxing within a mere hour left both of them quite taken aback.

Yu Weihua and Lin Ting were both blinking their big eyes, listening attentively

In fact, after witnessing Zheng Haotian's strength yesterday, they were not surprised by his ability to unleash a powerful punch while fully focused. However, his movements and postures were remarkably standard, almost as if he were a martial arts master who had trained for many years, imparting a subtle sense of psychological shock.

Yu Weihua and Lin Tington both widened their eyes, their gazes towards Zheng Haotian filled with an expression of bewilderment

If it were Yu Weihua, he would undoubtedly say that victory is assured. However, Lin Ting thought for a moment and replied earnestly: "Although Haotian's movements are not standard and his strength is misapplied, he has numerous flaws. Yet, for some reason, I feel that defeating him would be quite challenging."

Zheng Haotian's punch was powerful, his fist striking out with a faint whistling sound that cut through the air. Although it could not compare in momentum to the earlier display by Yu Weihua, it was nonetheless somewhat impressive, subtly hinting at the essence of internal martial arts.

His gaze shifted among the three young men, and an inexplicable sense of pride surged within him. The gloom he felt a month ago after being defeated by Wan Yifu had completely dissipated.

Yu Jiansheng stepped forward, patted Zheng Haotian on the shoulder, and said: "The essence of boxing is a kind of artistic conception of martial arts. Generally speaking, it is only through years of diligent practice and exceptional talent that one can gradually cultivate this essence. However, as far as I know, some individuals are naturally more suited to practicing internal martial arts. When they train, they can cultivate this essence much more easily than others. Such individuals, if they practice internal martial arts, will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort"

Yu Jiansheng nodded in satisfaction, suddenly turned around to face Yu Weihua and Lin Ting, and said loudly: "You two listen carefully, practice martial arts more diligently from now on. If Haotian surpasses you and pushes you both down, I wonder what face you will have left."

Zheng Haotian responded with a sound, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Village Chief, could you bring me back some bear meat from your trip to the mountain this time?"

Yu Jiansheng nodded slightly and suddenly said, "Lin Ting, how do you think Haotian's rehearsal went?"

Zheng Haotian nodded repeatedly; just thinking about the special effects of bear meat porridge made him salivate.

As for the remaining men in the village, they whispered to one another, for each word spoken by Yu Jiansheng, the hunter, was filled with profound mystery to those of them who lacked the talent for practicing internal martial arts.

The men nearby who had been cheering had stopped at some point. Although they did not know much about internal martial arts, they had some discernment and could naturally see that Zheng Haotian was very different from an ordinary beginner

This point left Yu Jiansheng and the other two in disbelief; if they were not certain that Zheng Haotian had never practiced internal martial arts before, they would surely have thought he had been immersed in this discipline since childhood

Yu Jiansheng was momentarily taken aback, then chuckled and said: "What, haven't you grown tired of so much bear meat yet"

He merely watched it once; although limited by his basic looseness and unable to execute standard martial arts, he managed to simulate some of Yu Weihua's imposing presence.

Moreover, at this moment, they were also quite envious and astonished

For some unknown reason, he seems to possess an innate understanding of the essence of martial arts. As long as Yu Jiansheng explains it once, he is able to grasp it. Although this understanding is merely a vague feeling, it is already enough to bring a smile to his face

The village chief has explained everything so clearly, why are Yu Weihua and Lin Ting still unable to understand

A punch is thrown, and the force of the fist reverberates.

Yu Weihua murmured softly, but due to his father's tyranny, the sound was so faint that even he himself could barely hear it

Although he did not understand what the essence of boxing was, he could tell that Yu Jiansheng was praising him

However, Yu Jiansheng, who was keenly observant and attentive, turned around and shot a glare at his son before saying: "Haotian has never practiced martial arts before. Although he possesses a good memory and strength, he is still unable to fully express the essence of boxing techniques, which is why he appears to have numerous flaws. However..." His eyes subtly gleamed as he continued, "I did not expect that Haotian could demonstrate the intent of boxing on his very first attempt."