Chapter 6, remembered

Zheng the carpenter from Daling Village possesses exceptional craftsmanship, which not only brings him a comfortable life but also greatly benefits the neighbors in the village. The quality of the hunting bows and weapons in the village is renowned as the best within dozens of miles, all of which are the masterpieces of Zheng Chenglian

The fist strikes with the wind, the chop resonates with sound, the dragon moves and the tiger strides, captivating the hearts and minds of people

I will ask you once more, do you remember all of Wei Hua's actions?

Someone saw him and couldn't help but tease him good-naturedly

Zheng Haotian responded succinctly, and his expression immediately became one of excitement

Zheng Haotian nodded in a dazed manner; he had only witnessed the village chief's instantaneous change of expression but did not understand why he suddenly became so stern

Yu Jiansheng clapped his hands, and both Yu Weihua, who was practicing martial arts, and Lin Ting stopped almost simultaneously

Yu Jiansheng was momentarily taken aback and said, "Haotian, do you remember those movements?"

Although Zheng Haotian had been with his two companions for a long time, it was still the first time he saw them practicing martial arts seriously

In the early morning forest, the birds sing as if washed clean, and a breeze passes by, bringing the fresh scent of leaves. The morning mist has yet to dissipate, and the humidity of Xionglang Mountain is abundant, with the white mist roughly outlining the contours of the distant mountains

After the martial arts were demonstrated, everyone paused for a moment, and then erupted into enthusiastic applause

Taking a deep breath, Zheng Haotian nodded heavily and said, "I understand now"

Yu Jiansheng nodded in satisfaction and said, "Haotian, do you understand now?"

Yu Jiansheng nodded in satisfaction, but his expression grew serious: "Haotian, Weihua and Linting practice internal martial arts, and in our village, only four people possess the talent for cultivation. I observed your performance yesterday, and it was quite good, but that does not necessarily mean you have the talent for learning internal martial arts." He paused for a moment, allowing Zheng Haotian time to digest this statement, before continuing: "Today, I will teach you a set of boxing techniques and the stance training method. Tomorrow, we will go into the mountains for hunting, and upon our return, I will assess your learning outcomes. If you cannot meet my expectations, then you need not continue your studies with me. Otherwise, continuing would be detrimental rather than beneficial to you."

This posture is quite difficult to maintain, yet Yu Weihua executes it with an unwavering steadiness akin to that of an ancient, gnarled tree.

Hmm. Zheng Chenglian nodded slightly and said slowly: "Keep it up"

They maintained that fixed posture in the cold morning breeze, remaining completely still.

He immediately understood that although he had gotten up early, his father had risen even earlier and had already prepared breakfast for him

As he stood before them, Zheng Haotian murmured, "Village Chief, I have arrived late"

When he arrived at the playground, taking two steps at a time, the men in the village had almost all gathered there. They were either wielding stone pillars, practicing with weapons, or drawing bows and nocking arrows, creating a scene of bustling activity.

Zheng Haotian nodded repeatedly, and with a slurping sound, he poured a large bowl of meat porridge into his stomach. That familiar warmth reappeared, slowly spreading throughout his body.

His voice, though youthful, is clear and powerful, seemingly imbued with great confidence

When he began to practice this set of long fist techniques, the men in the village all stopped their respective exercises and focused their attention on him

Arriving at the spot where Yu Jiansheng had just stood, Zheng Haotian let out a soft shout, clenched his fists at his waist, and suddenly threw a punch

With this set of martial arts, even in unarmed combat, these agile hunters may not necessarily be able to defeat Yu Weihua

Zheng Chenglian glanced at the empty bowl resembling the vast sea, smacked his lips a couple of times, and thought to himself, this little fellow has quite the appetite; could it be that after being injured, he can still increase his food intake and promote his growth

Yu Weihua and Lin Ting exchanged a glance, both of their eyes filled with suspicion

Zheng Haotian replied heavily, his back straightened. At that moment, the morning chill could no longer affect him in the slightest.

In Daling Village, the Zheng family was already an anomaly, as they were the only family that did not participate in such morning exercises. However, this did not affect their family's status in the village

Everyone has been playing together for several years, yet it seems that Zheng Haotian has not shown any remarkable qualities

On his face, there were two dark circles resembling panda eyes. He was so excited last night that he couldn't sleep at all.

As dawn was just breaking, Zheng Haotian had already climbed out of his warm bed

At this moment, each punch and movement was executed with a striking intensity.

He secretly resolved in his heart to strive to catch up with Yu Weihua's pace, not allowing him to take the lead.

However, the fervor in my heart was subsequently released, and I seemed to no longer feel the cold.

Zheng Haotian discovered that he had already fallen in love with this magical feeling

Zheng Haotian cherishes this hard-won opportunity immensely, so as soon as the first light of dawn appeared, he immediately got up

The two young men, amidst their flurry of punches and kicks, exuded a vigorous energy. Although they were still unable to match the strength of true martial arts experts, their movements were clean and swift, and they moved with remarkable agility. They already displayed a considerable level of skill.

Although Zheng Haotian did not know how difficult this action truly was, he understood that he absolutely could not accomplish it

Yu Weihua stood upright with his fists withdrawn, respectfully responding with a phrase. He nodded slightly towards Zheng Haotian, took a few steps forward, and began to practice his punches and forms in a relatively open area

It is not that Yu Jiansheng values his own possessions, but rather that there are indeed very few individuals with the innate talent for cultivating internal martial arts. If a person without any talent attempts to practice, the outcome is likely to be a futile endeavor. Moreover, if one lacks sufficient talent and still forces themselves to practice internal martial arts, it may instead harm their body, resulting in a net loss.

Zheng Haotian said without hesitation: "Remember this."

In the entire Daling Village, it would be quite a remarkable outcome if two individuals from the next generation could inherit the legacy

In my opinion, this fellow probably didn't pay any attention at all

Zheng Haotian felt a chill in his heart, and he said loudly, "Yes, village chief."

Yu Jiansheng's expression slightly darkened as he said, "Haotian, as a martial artist, one must be humble and courteous, and should not be arrogant or complacent. You must remember this well"

Although they all lack the talent for practicing internal martial arts and do not dare to practice recklessly, they are still very interested in this introductory boxing technique. Every time someone demonstrates it, it attracts everyone's attention, and they subsequently try to imitate it as much as possible

At this moment, there was a subtle aura about them, a result of their seriousness and hard work. Zheng Haotian seemed to understand why the village chief agreed to take the thirteen-year-old Lin Ting up the mountain

The rest of the individuals possess skills that have been passed down through generations in their families. Although these skills are sufficient for them to become hunters, it is quite challenging for them to further evolve into highly esteemed hunters admired by all.

Yu Jiansheng smiled slightly and said, "It is not easy for you to get up this early for the first time. However, if you truly have the intention to practice martial arts, then you will need to come even earlier in the future"

Zheng Haotian turned his head in surprise, as his father was smiling at him at the kitchen door

Father, I am leaving

After all, practicing internal martial arts does carry certain risks

Zheng Haotian shrank his neck, feeling the sharp chill of the morning cold.

Zheng Haotian smiled awkwardly, his eyes darting around, and soon spotted Yu Jiansheng teaching Yu Weihua and Lin Tingwu martial arts in a corner of the playground

Zheng Haotian gently closed his eyes, and in his mind, the actions of Yu Weihua flashed rapidly. For some reason, at this moment, his mind was remarkably clear. Every movement of Yu Weihua, even the imposing aura he displayed, was executed without the slightest error

"Weihua, demonstrate the basic long fist routine for Haotian," Yu Jiansheng instructed in a deep voice.

Yes

However, just thinking of Zheng Haotian's gory wounds that day makes his heart twitch; it is better to avoid such development.

In the village, although everyone practiced martial arts before becoming a hunter, only Yu Weihua and Lin Ting were favored by the village chief and personally taught by him

Dressed appropriately, I cautiously pushed open the door.

Zheng Haotian ran out of the door with great delight, heading towards the playground

"Eat slowly, don't eat too much, just eat a little to fill your stomach, wait until you come back..." Zheng Chenglian's words were abruptly cut off, for he had already seen his son gulp down the porridge from the pot in one go

"Yes, I remember." Zheng Haotian said with conviction

Haotian, you have also come, it is truly difficult to believe

A hint of doubt finally appeared in Yu Jiansheng's eyes. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Alright, since you have remembered it, let's practice it once."

Zheng Haotian felt considerable envy towards Yu Weihua and Lin Ting when he used to play with them, as they were able to practice internal martial arts. Although he asked his father many times, Zheng Chenglian was resolutely opposed to it.

A familiar voice sounded: "Haotian, go to the playground after having breakfast"

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On him, the fabric fluttered gently in the wind, yet his body remained utterly still, resembling a wooden carving or a clay sculpture, not even a blink of his eyelids.

When they initially learned this set of martial arts, Yu Jiansheng practiced it many times before allowing them to memorize all the movements. However, it was evident that Zheng Haotian was seeing this set of Changquan for the first time, so how could he possibly remember all these complex movements

Although Yu Weihua is only fourteen years old, he began to practice the horse stance at the age of four under the guidance of Yu Jiansheng. This set of martial arts has become so familiar to him that it has completely integrated into his daily movements and postures.

Yu Weihua performed a fist salute, and a trace of envy flashed in Lin Ting's eyes. In the past, Yu Weihua would not have been able to display such power with the basic long fist technique. However, he had recently finally cultivated a trace of true energy. Although it was only a small amount, it truly marked his entry into the realm of internal martial arts, which is why his execution of internal martial arts had such a shocking effect.

Zheng Haotian's eyes sparkled with a strange light. At this moment, Yu Weihua happened to strike a pose reminiscent of a golden rooster standing on one leg, with one foot on the ground and the other foot suspended in the air, while simultaneously extending one fist forward and guarding his chest with the other.

However, now that he has gained the recognition of the village chief, Zheng Chenglian has finally nodded in agreement