Chapter 3: Seeking a Mentor and Inheriting Aspirations

Yuan Chengzhi pushed forward with his left hand, grasping Feng Xiaoxiao's shoulder, while his right hand twisted Feng's left hand. He leaned to the side and flung him backward...

"Let us go out and practice a few moves," Yuan Chengzhi said, rising to leave the room

"Where is it so direct to praise a woman for her beauty? Ti Shou is really something; it seems her temperament cannot be changed," Yuan Chengzhi shook his head, thinking with a bitter smile. Then he gestured with his hand and said, "Come in and sit down. Yesterday, Ti Shou brought back some Longjing tea from West Lake, which is quite rare here. I haven't had it in a long time."

He Tishou is exceptionally astute, yet she is also an impatient person. On this small island, she has long grown weary of waiting. She hurriedly stood up and said: "Master, Mistress, I wish to go to the Central Plains to inquire about the news of Master Uncle and Second Master Uncle..." After a moment of hesitation, she was somewhat uncertain, not knowing whether she should mention A Jiu.

After he acquired internal energy, he was pleasantly surprised to discover that the "Wing Chun Half-Step Collapse" he had learned not only significantly enhanced his strength but also allowed him to accumulate internal energy five times before unleashing it all at once. Although the internal energy consumed was doubled, the ability to increase the power of the internal energy by fifty percent made him very satisfied

Feng Xiaoxiao hurriedly stood up and said, "I have studied a bit, but I practiced external skills, which are a family tradition of martial arts"

"Qingqing?" Yuan Chengzhi said in surprise.

Yuan Chengzhi thought of this and felt increasingly that it was a good idea. He cleared his throat and asked, "Young brother Feng, would you be willing to take me as your master?"

The wind howled as she stopped her tears and said: "In those years, Hero Yuan, as the leader of the martial arts world and commander of the Golden Snake Camp, accomplished many remarkable deeds. My grandfather taught me from a young age to take Hero Yuan as my role model, and to this day, I dare not forget."

Wen Qingqing smiled gently, casting a shy glance at Yuan Chengzhi, and then said: "Please sit down quickly, I still do not know how you ended up in this situation"

"Little brother, what has happened?" Yuan Chengzhi clenched his right fist, secretly preparing his internal energy in vigilance

"Madam Yuan, the grace of saving my life is something I will never forget for all eternity." Feng Xiaoxiao hurriedly straightened himself and cupped his hands in salute, then spoke somewhat dejectedly, "It is a pity that the great hero Yuan possesses unparalleled martial arts, being the best in the world. This grace of saving my life, I... I fear I may never be able to repay it in this lifetime."

I have become disheartened and withdrawn from the world. I can no longer claim the title of a great hero. Yuan Chengzhi felt both proud and ashamed as he gently caressed the armrest, turning to gaze at the sky outside the hall, and said with a hint of nostalgia: I wonder how my senior brother and second senior brother are doing now, and how is the son of my second senior brother? Is he feeling any better? He sighed and stole a glance at Wen Qingqing.

The Hunyuan Palm is not an offensive martial art, but rather a body-refining technique used in conjunction with the Hunyuan Skill

The wind howled, and there he sat, feeling somewhat restless, secretly muttering to himself: "What kind of matter is this?"

The wind is boundless! The wind howls as I scratch my head, thinking to myself: "If you have heard it, then you must be seeing ghosts."

What is your grandfather's name? Yuan Chengzhi pressed for an answer

Hello, little brother!" Yuan Chengzhi frowned slightly, feeling somewhat puzzled, but still nodded and said: "You look much better today.

However, is "Wing Chun Half Step Collapse" not derived from the Po Yu Quan? Could it be that Po Yu Quan has such an effect? I wonder what it would be like to master the complete Po Yu Quan

The wind howled as he thought to himself: "So this is the technique of the Broken Jade Fist; my master is indeed from the Huashan Sect." However, he spoke aloud: "My martial arts were taught to me by my grandfather, and I do not know the sect; I only know it is called 'Wing Chun Half-Step Collapse.' The third punch was indeed aimed at the throat, but unfortunately, I was knocked down before I could even strike."

Feng Xiaoxiao then recounted his fabricated background: his ancestral home was in the capital city. When bandits attacked, his grandfather led the family to flee to Hanyang Prefecture. During the escape, most of the family perished amidst the chaos of war, leaving only his grandmother, mother, and himself. While in Hanyang Prefecture, they were reported by a neighbor for his unshorn hair, prompting his grandmother to resolutely decide to venture overseas. However, an unexpected change in weather caused their ship to be wrecked by towering waves. ... His grandmother and mother, being frail, feared ... While in Hanyang Prefecture, they were reported by a neighbor for his unshorn hair, prompting his grandmother to resolutely decide to venture overseas. However, an unexpected change in weather caused their ship to be wrecked by towering waves. ... His grandmother and mother, being frail, feared ...

The wind howled, and it suddenly dawned on him that she was He Tieshou, a person known for her ruthless and merciless nature. Considering He Tishou's character, he suppressed a fleeting thought in his heart and hurriedly waved his hand, saying: "It is because I find this young lady too beautiful that I am somewhat at a loss; it has nothing to do with her."

"Brother Yuan, you are back. The tea is almost ready, come over and have a taste." Wen Qingqing picked up the kettle and poured hot water over the tea leaves, deftly arranging a few things in her hands. Instantly, the fragrance of the tea filled the entire hall. She said, "Ti Shou, didn't I ask you to help make the tea? Where have you been? Feng, you are here too!"

As he originally came from a body refining background, Yuan Chengzhi taught him the Hunyuan Palm and Hunyuan Skill

The wind howls as the Hunyuan Palm refines the body, while the Hunyuan skill controls and transforms internal energy

The wind howled, and upon hearing it, he fell into a daze, pondering: "When did He Tishou become so serious? There is something strange here"

"No problem." Yuan Chengzhi nodded, yet remained standing still

Feng Xiaoxiao heard him say this and felt somewhat hesitant, thinking to herself: "I can also be considered a disciple of the Huashan Sect, and joining under Yuan Chengzhi's tutelage shouldn't be seen as betraying my master. But how should I calculate this lineage? Am I my master's master's ancestor? This is truly confusing"

Yuan Chengzhi gently comforted him before asking, "When the young brother first awoke and heard my name, he was quite surprised. May I ask why?"

Wen Qingqing shot him a glance and replied, "Yes, I wonder how A Jiu is doing now. She is all alone and destitute..."

The wind rustled, and her face turned slightly red as she could not help but lean closer to Yuan Chengzhi.

In the period that followed, the wind rustled as if it had returned to the days spent at Lushan, and here there was the gentle and lovely master’s wife, along with a senior sister who appeared charming but was actually quite sinister. Each day passed without any sense of boredom.

On that day, Yuan Chengzhi officially accepted Feng Xiaoxiao as his disciple. He Tishou was the eldest disciple, and Feng Xiaoxiao was the second disciple. However, to formally join the Huashan Sect, one still needed the permission of the current leader of the Huashan Sect

Wen Qingqing gently said, "So many years have passed, I am no longer that jealous little girl from back then. A Jiu is truly very pitiful."

"Hehe! Feng Daidai, your words are truly sweet!" He Tishou smiled at him happily, then let out a soft huff, turning her head to cast a sideways glance at Yuan Chengzhi

The wind howled as he suddenly charged forward with a sidelong movement

The wind rustled, yet there was an expression as if one had encountered the Buddha, with hands clasped in greeting: "Good morning, Hero Yuan"

At this moment, Yuan Chengzhi entered from outside and saw the two of them in the courtyard, just as he was about to greet them

In just one year, the mastery of the internal energy cultivated over ten years has become proficient, and it can now be applied in actual combat, unlike before when it could only be observed but not utilized. At this point, the Hunyuan skill has already reached great perfection

Yuan Chengzhi expressed his surprise and said: "You are using the martial arts of the Huashan Sect, right? This is the third move of the Broken Jade Fist, and the third punch should be aimed at my throat, am I correct?"

Feng Xiaoxiao was quite dejected, as he never expected that after five years of hard training in the three-hit combo, which he had clearly mastered, he would only manage to execute two moves before being thrown to the ground in a disheveled state.

Upon seeing this, Yuan Chengzhi understood why he looked this way. His sword-like eyebrows twitched as he reprimanded, "Tieshu, little brother is in good health, do not tease him any further." He then cupped his hands towards Feng Xiaoxiao and said, "This is my disciple He Tieshu, who is quite mischievous and has not changed his temperament over the years. It is my incompetence as a master, and I hope little brother will not take offense... Tieshu, hurry over and apologize to little brother."

While speaking, he led the two individuals into the hall

The Hunyuan Gong is one of the highest internal cultivation methods of the Huashan School. Other schools and sects that practice internal cultivation emphasize breathing techniques, meditation, and energy cultivation, but Hunyuan Gong takes a unique approach, cultivating internal strength from the outside in, practicing internal energy through palm techniques. Although this skill requires a considerable amount of time and shows results very slowly, it poses no risk of falling into obsession during practice, and once mastered, it possesses tremendous power. Because it cultivates both internal and external aspects, each move in combat naturally incorporates internal strength, allowing one to achieve victory over the enemy almost inadvertently. Once fully mastered, it becomes an unstoppable force, capable of overcoming any obstacle.

At this moment, He Tishou stepped forward with a serious expression and said earnestly: "Master, I also remember that when I went to Mount Hua back in the day, I heard my grandmaster mention that he indeed had a junior apprentice with the surname Feng"

Yuan Chengzhi stared blankly at Wen Qingqing, shook his head, and sighed: "I truly have a fateful connection with her, yet we are destined to be apart!"

I truly do not know. The wind howled, and I was momentarily taken aback, but I thought to myself: That is impossible, but what a coincidence this is. One cannot recklessly acknowledge one's ancestors. I firmly insisted that I did not know, and that was sufficient.

Having made up his mind, he immediately performed a formal apprenticeship ceremony to Yuan Chengzhi, exclaiming, "Master!"

The debt of gratitude immediately outweighed the scale in my heart, and in the whispering wind, I thought to myself: "Forget it, after all, my master has already passed away"

"Hehe, just look at how lively he is, it’s clear that he is in excellent spirits." He Tishou said with a smile as she walked over, leaning her pretty face closer and added, "Don’t you think so, Feng Daidai?"

I have other matters that I need you to attend to." Yuan Chengzhi then regained his composure and turned to Feng Xiaoxiao, asking, "It seems that you, young brother, have learned martial arts, haven't you?

"I never expected that after so many years, I would still be able to see the junior of my master’s uncle." Yuan Chengzhi sighed a little, then thought to himself: "If I could take Feng Xiaoxiao under my wing, wouldn’t that mean that my master’s lineage has returned to Mount Hua? Moreover, I need manpower to handle two matters in the Central Plains. He Tishou alone cannot manage, not to mention that both of my senior brothers do not like her, what if..."

At this moment, Wen Qingqing smiled and nodded slightly at Feng Xiaoxiao

As expected, the wind howled, and with a swift extension of the left palm, it lunged forward, precisely targeting the chest's Dan Zhong point

The wind rustled as he slightly bent his body, shifting forward with each step. Suddenly, a loud shout rang out, and his right fist shot forward, striking towards his temple

Please, Master Yuan, offer your guidance. My martial arts possess astonishing lethality, and I specialize in targeting vital points. I hope Master Yuan will not take offense at this.

At this point, the wind howled, reminding me of my grandmother and mother whom I had not seen before leaving, and I could not help but burst into tears

The wind rustled as Feng Xiaoxiao assumed a stance, with the left palm and right fist positioned, moving slightly back and forth.

"I have never heard of it!" Yuan Chengzhi shook his head and said, "However, this is indeed the Broken Jade Fist, which belongs to the unique skills of Mount Hua and has never been passed on. Your few moves are powerful and forceful, with astonishing speed and accuracy; they are indeed the authentic martial arts of Mount Hua. Without a special method of exerting force, it is absolutely impossible to achieve this." He raised his head and thought for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Could it be from my master's generation? That's right!" Suddenly, he clapped his hands and exclaimed, "I once heard my master mention that he had a junior apprentice. He had a falling out with my master in his early years, and in a fit of anger, he left Mount Hua and never returned. Could he be your grandfather?"

After Yuan Chengzhi taught him the rules of the school, he instructed him to rest well today and that he would formally impart martial arts skills to him tomorrow

Yuan Chengzhi could not help but let out a "Hmm"

Yuan Chengzhi was even more astonished, raising his left hand to a level. He lifted his right hand, turning his palm outward to block his chest