Chapter 002: Xingyi Quan

Chopping fist, collapsing fist, drilling fist, cannon fist, horizontal fist

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Twenty meters away, Chen Chao was running breathlessly. He saw me turn around, his expression momentarily stunned, but he did not stop running; instead, he continued to run right up to me.

What is the matter, Grandfather? Have I not made any progress? I noticed the hesitation on Grandfather's face, along with a faint sigh, which made my heart sink.

I vanished into the night.

At six thirty, I walked into the classroom to the sound of the morning self-study bell

I practiced the Five Elements Fist in the courtyard dozens of times in succession, and then began to train in the Bear Form and Eagle Bear.

He stopped three meters away from me, panting heavily, not saying a word, and stared at me intently with his eyes

I looked at Chen Chao in front of me, slightly furrowing my brows, and said, "What are you following me for?"

However, ever since that incident in middle school, when I was able to remain unscathed under the assault of six individuals wielding machetes, and even managed to inflict two deaths and four injuries among them, I no longer fear the challenges my grandfather presents to me.

Facing east, begin the standing posture practice of Xingyi Quan—San Ti Shi

With mud underfoot, I hurried towards the city.

At this moment, it was exactly 5:10. My body began to move slowly, practicing the Five Element Fist, Bear Form, and Eagle Form, executing each move deliberately and at a slow pace

You have already reached such a level that you can be considered ready to embark on your journey. This is what my grandfather finally said to me.

In fact, hand-feeding techniques are the foundation of traditional martial arts, with each generation of masters being nurtured directly by their teachers.

Grandfather glanced at me and then sighed

"Grandfather, how are you? Have you made any progress?" I asked as I caught up with my grandfather, who was preparing to enter the house.

It is said that the human body is also cheap; only pain can prevent you from making the same mistakes again and help you remember certain things

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"Child, why are you back so late today?" Grandfather, who was drinking tea in the courtyard, asked as he saw me push the door open.

However, I immediately tighten my pores, sealing this heat within my body, continuously impacting my mind.

I looked at my grandfather's silhouette, a contemplative expression appearing on my face

This morning, both of them still felt a dull pain in their stomachs

Whoosh whoosh whoosh

When I was young, my grandfather would feed me tricks, and I would avoid them as much as possible, fearing them like a tiger, because they were truly torturous.

"Am I ready to set out? Can I set out now? Then why did you sigh just now?" I blinked and looked at my grandfather with a hint of confusion

Your strength has reached the peak of the evident force, and your techniques have been honed to perfection since childhood. However, you still lack a bit of refinement. According to the old sayings of the martial world, you are currently merely a martial artist, not yet a master. Grandfather affectionately patted my head.

Long-term practice of the Three-Body Posture reduces the loss of energy within the body, which can lead to longevity; this is the health-preserving technique of internal martial arts

Do not rush, I will explain it to you slowly! At that moment, my grandfather gently patted my little head.

I want to become a master of national martial arts; this has been my dream since childhood! I looked at my grandfather with unwavering determination

Two minutes later, I resumed my trudging through the mud, no longer paying attention to Chen Chao, and I even quickened my pace

The lineage of my grandfather's Xingyi is known as Shang Style Xingyi Quan, and the founding master of this school is Shang Yunxiang

That website https://m.hetushu.com is the essence of my grandfather's decades of fighting experience. He is passing it on to me bit by bit, and to ensure I remember, he always applies a bit of force, leaving my body bruised and sore, so that I can remember it better next time

There is actually a rule here: in Xingyi Quan, the Twelve Forms, if someone masters the ultimate technique of combined strikes, they can establish their own school and become a leader in their own right

"Grandfather, why isn't our ancestral master named Guo?" When I was young, I asked this question with wide eyes and a look of confusion as Grandfather told me about our heritage.

In 1956, my grandfather returned to his hometown, married, and had children, thus settling down in a stable manner

I blocked my grandfather's advancing punch with a tucked-in bear hug.

After repeatedly practicing the bear style and eagle style dozens of times, I stood in the courtyard in a three-body posture, calming the energy generated by my recent movements, feeling waves of heat surging from my tailbone straight to my cerebellum

A glance swept across the classroom; Zhou Liang's seat was empty, and he was not present. However, Ma Feng and Tian Zhongwu were sitting in their places, secretly watching me. Upon catching my gaze, they immediately lowered their heads and pretended to read.

At this moment, both of them felt a trace of fear towards me

I will not give up on my dreams! I persevere

Good! I have a face full of joy

Twenty minutes later, I walked out of the house with my backpack on my back

Conversely, after taking a cold shower, one feels invigorated and full of energy. This is because the cold water stimulates the pores to close, preventing the loss of energy within the body, thereby enhancing one's vitality and spirit.

I furrowed my brows slightly, feeling as if someone had been watching me all along, so I turned around to look behind me. Upon seeing me turn, Chen Chao immediately lowered his head and buried his face in the book.

"Child, come lend a hand and see if you have made any progress recently?" Grandfather set down the teapot in his hand and stood up

In that year, Master Shang combined the bear and eagle forms, developing a unique skill known as the Bear-Eagle Combined Strike, which led to the emergence of the Shang Style Xingyi.

Let us conclude here for today The elder has withdrawn his influence

Having practiced martial arts since childhood, my physical sensitivity has become even more acute

In fact, you must have had such experiences in your life. The simplest example is after taking a hot shower, when you feel completely drained. This is because the hot water opens your pores, causing energy within your body to flow out with the sweat, leaving you feeling drowsy and weak, with only a desire to rest

The cerebellum controls a person's movement and balance. Prolonged stimulation of the cerebellum through vital energy and blood can enhance a person's physical agility and sharpness. This is also the reason why martial artists are more agile than the average person

I glanced at Chen Chao and slowly turned my head back.

How can I become a master? My eyes are filled with eagerness

All methods are inseparable from the three-body form

This man, my grandfather, lived a very upright life. In his youth, he traveled far and wide with his mentor, gaining a modest reputation in the martial world. However, after 1949, with the establishment of the new China, the chaotic old society came to an end, and the life of licking blood from the edge of a knife also came to a close

I know it's almost time; if I stand here any longer, I will lose control over the heat within me. If this heat were to burst forth from my pores, I would likely become completely weak on the spot, and then I wouldn't be able to go to school today

With a swift turn of the body, a strike akin to an eagle catching its prey was launched towards Grandfather

When I was being taught, although my grandfather held back, every time I finished a lesson, my young body felt as if it had fallen apart, with bruises all over my face and body.

Speaking of my grandfather's lineage of Xingyi Quan, it is indeed quite renowned

At this point, some may ask, how can you know someone is watching you when you don't have eyes on the back of your head

If it leaks out, one will experience complete loss of strength, especially for martial artists, who may even faint on the spot

As for why Zhou Liang did not come to the morning self-study session, I did not think much about it and walked to my seat, sitting down.

After about an hour, I began to feel a sensation of pressure on the top of my head

As I was leaving the school gate, I was stopped by three classmates who wanted to borrow some money, but I dismissed them. I threw my backpack aside and began to practice my punches in the yard

My toes tightly grip the ground, my knees bent as my body slightly sways. A surge of warmth travels from the base of my feet through the tailbone, then this warmth radiates throughout my entire body, as if it is about to emanate from my pores

Three minutes later, I appeared in the courtyard

In fact, as long as there is one person who gazes at you for an extended period, you will also have a sense of it; I believe many people have had such an experience

My seat is in the third row from the back, and Chen Chao is in the last row, currently watching me with a cautious expression.

Ma Feng and Tian Zhongwu each received an elbow to the stomach from me last night. Normally, when they fight, if one gets kicked in the stomach, they can get back up in a minute. However, last night, both of them curled up on the ground and took half an hour to get back up. Then, leaning against the courtyard wall, they staggered back to the dormitory at school.

Sigh! Think it over again," said Grandfather as he turned and went back to his room

The master is called Wang Fengzhang, and perhaps not everyone has heard of him. However, his mentor, Shang Yunxiang, is well-known among those who have practiced boxing. This is also the reason why I have focused my studies solely on the bear and eagle forms of the Twelve Shapes.

The heat within the body is the essence and spirit of a person. Practitioners of martial arts control the pores of their bodies to prevent this essence and spirit from leaking out

Xiaoyun, are you really going to enter the martial arts world? In this peaceful era, with your level of martial arts practice, seven or eight men would not be able to approach you at all. You can fully protect yourself, and it also strengthens your body and prolongs your life. However, if you wish to advance further, you will inevitably encounter the gray areas of society. " Grandfather was quite troubled.

This is the foundational stance practice of Xingyi Quan, which not only builds strength but also encompasses all the essential principles of Xingyi Quan.

Grandfather is currently in a difficult position; he wishes for you to inherit the family legacy, yet he also wants you to live a life of peace and safety.

In fact, Shang Yunxiang's master is Li Cunyi, and Li Cunyi's master is Guo Yunshen, who is renowned for his Half-Step Bump Fist that can conquer the world.

Cave exit style, cave entry style, stepping forward to support the palm and embrace the knee, advancing collapse, retreating collapse, following step collapse, Wu Song's interrogation

Bang

He did not respond, merely lowering his head and standing blankly in front of me

However, after just five minutes, I felt as if someone was following me, so I immediately stopped in my tracks and swiftly turned my body around

Hmm! The old man nodded and did not say anything further

This time, due to a slight delay, I only returned home after one hour

One minute later, I had completely forgotten about what happened at the school gate, walking attentively through the muddy path, heading towards the direction of Liutian County.

At exactly 4:00 AM the next morning, I sat up in bed. For more than ten years, I have been waking up at 4:00 AM; my biological clock is even more accurate than the alarm clock on my bedside table