Chapter Three, The Double-Headed Snake of the Flower Spear.
Hehe, it turns out my martial arts skills are pretty good. Wu Anfu took a moment to rest and felt happy again. It seems that the original owner of this body did leave something good behind. After all, a good body is essential for practicing martial arts. Although Wu Anfu's appearance is a bit lacking and his reputation is a bit tarnished, good looks alone won't put food on the table, and even a good reputation won't make anyone support him to become emperor. In troubled times, having good martial arts skills is the greatest asset. Just thinking about the future, Wu Anfu's blood boils with excitement, knowing that he can rely on his skills to compete with heroic warriors and vie for supremacy. Although Wu Anfu's appearance is a bit lacking and his reputation is a bit tarnished, good looks alone won't put food on the table, and even a good reputation won't make anyone support him to become emperor. In troubled times, having good martial arts skills is the greatest asset. Just thinking about the future, Wu Anfu's blood boils with excitement, knowing that he can rely on his skills to compete with heroic warriors and vie for supremacy.
Wu Anfu just discovered that this gun is a bit strange, with two gunheads at the top and bottom, capable of stabbing from both sides. He held the gun horizontally and effortlessly produced a burst of gunflowers. The martial artists immediately cheered.
After taking a few steps, Wu Anfu realized that there was something wrong with his body. Why couldn't he move when he saw a beautiful girl? A few days ago, Wu Anfu also noticed this problem. He figured that it was probably because the infatuated playboy, Huahua Dashao, couldn't rest in peace and his habit of being unable to resist beautiful women had not disappeared even after death. There was no choice but for Wu Anfu to desperately control his urge to touch the buttocks of young women and force himself to walk honestly. A few days ago, Wu Anfu also noticed this problem. He figured that it was probably because the infatuated playboy, Huahua Dashao, couldn't rest in peace and his habit of being unable to resist beautiful women had not disappeared even after death. There was no choice but for Wu Anfu to desperately control his urge to touch the buttocks of young women and force himself to walk honestly.
We haven't seen you, Master, perform the "Two-Headed Snake" trick for a long time. Today, Master, please show us something amazing. "A martial artist," others chimed in.
Young master, it's been a long time since you came to practice spear. As soon as you entered the martial arts hall, several martial arts masters greeted you, pouring tea and asking about your well-being. Wu Anfu was a person who was surrounded by others in his previous life, and he has become accustomed to his identity as a young master in this life, so he responded casually. Walking to the weapon rack, he saw a complete set of eighteen weapons, including swords, whips, clubs, axes, hammers, knives, spears, sticks, halberds, chisels, hooks, and tridents, all of which were polished to a bright shine. In his previous life, he had studied at a martial arts school for a period of time in order to mix with the underworld and learn about the book path. However, he had too many martial arts moves in his previous life, and there were almost no moves that could be used to cause harm. Now, seeing this bright array of weapons, he didn't know why, but he picked up a spear and felt a familiar feeling rush to his heart. This spear was like his wife or lover, a close friend or brother, and he didn't want to let go of it once he held it in his hand.
Wu Anfu was surprised to discover that he could handle a gun. Initially, he was worried that he might reveal his lack of skill, but it seemed as if the gunmanship was stored in his thin and weak body, without him having to think about it, it just came out naturally.
Beiping Prefecture was the largest city in the 16 provinces of smoke and clouds in northern China during the Sui Dynasty, and it was also the base of Beiping King Luo Yi. Luo Yi was the actual ruler of the 16 provinces, nominally a prince under Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian, but he had an agreement with the emperor that he would only listen to orders from the court and not proclamations. His palace was an independent yamen, with its own salary and army. The court was afraid that Luo Yi would rebel, so after much consideration, they came up with a plan with Prince Yang Lin as their support: they sent Wu Kui and Wu Liang to Beiping Prefecture as commanders to supervise Luo Yi. Wu Kui and Wu Liang took control of part of the military power, and recruited many heroes to secretly oppose Beiping King Luo Yi. Luo Yi understood the court's intentions, but was unable to stop them, so he expanded his own power, recruited heroes, and firmly controlled the 16 provinces under Beiping Prefecture. Under Luo Yi's governance, Beiping Prefecture had much lower taxes than other places, and officials were not as corrupt as in other parts of the Sui Dynasty, so people's lives were better. Today, what Wu Anfu sees is a scene of peace and harmony. The streets are bustling with business and vendors, and the lively scene is full of peace and prosperity.
Wu Xi struggled to speak and couldn't come up with a response. In his heart, he thought, "Has the young master forgotten about all the wicked things you did to men and women in Beiping Prefecture? Your reputation has become notorious, spreading for miles against the wind, and even three miles downwind it still stinks. How could the common people not run away when they see you?" However, he didn't dare to say these words and instead mumbled, trying to evade the topic.
Wu Anfu had no idea what the martial artists were thinking. He was panting heavily, like a goldfish about to drown. His body was still weak, and any intense exercise would leave him breathless. After catching his breath, he pondered that he should exercise every day like in his previous life. Otherwise, even if his moves were exquisite, he would run out of energy after a dozen rounds. It would be disastrous in a real fight. In fact, he had other concerns. If his body remained weak, he wouldn't be able to perform well in bed in the future. He attached great importance to this and naturally had to work hard on it.
Wu Kuiwu and Wu Liang watched as Wu Anfu grew stronger day by day, and his character became much gentler. They were naturally happy and said that he had survived a great calamity and would surely have good fortune in the future. With his improved health, Wu Anfu's household management became less strict. On this day, he took two servants, Wu Xiwu and Wu Lewu, and sneaked out of the mansion. It had been over two months since he had come to this era, and this was his first time seeing the outside world. Walking on the streets of Beiping Prefecture, Wu Anfu felt everything was fresh and new.
After a round of gunplay, the martial arts masters cheered, with three parts flattery and seven parts genuine admiration. Many martial arts masters who had not been in the martial arts mansion for long wanted to see this young general, who was said to have a bad reputation but had really good martial arts skills. It's true that he's a thug who knows martial arts and no one can stop him. With such good kung fu, it's no wonder he oppresses the people and harasses women without any scruples.
I said, "Why does this person hide whenever they see me?" Wu Anfu walked for a while and saw many common people. As soon as they saw him and his companions passing by, they would quickly run away, especially the women. They were originally all dressed up, but as soon as they saw him, they immediately looked like they had swallowed a fly, panicking and fleeing. As for the vendors selling sugar figures, the aunties selling pastries, and the old man steaming mantou, they all scattered and disappeared in a panic. Even the blind fortune teller seemed to have smelled something and fled in a panic. They were originally all dressed up, but as soon as they saw him, they immediately looked like they had swallowed a fly, panicking and fleeing. As for the vendors selling sugar figures, the aunties selling pastries, and the old man steaming mantou, they all scattered and disappeared in a panic. Along the way, Wu Anfu was like a poisonous weed. Wherever he went, it was desolate and barren. Seeing this scene of people falling over and animals running wild, Wu Anfu stopped in confusion and asked Wu Xi.
Wu Anfu's mastery of this set of gun techniques is truly impressive. As the saying goes, "A seven-foot spear and an eight-foot staff, a long spear measuring one zhang and eight cun." Wu Anfu may not be tall, but when he holds this flower spear, it stands just a head taller than him, making it the perfect length for him to wield. This type of spear, with a spearhead on both ends, is nicknamed the "Two-Headed Snake." Those who are knowledgeable know that the long spear is the king of weapons, while the flower spear is the thief among weapons. The Two-Headed Snake flower spear is the thief among thieves. When Wu Anfu wields this spear, he becomes a king among soldiers and thieves, displaying extraordinary skill that is simply mesmerizing. He appears and disappears like a ghost, with unpredictable changes. It's no wonder that even renowned martial artists like Qin Qiong can't help but exclaim in admiration when they see him wield his spear.
Wu Anfu took a look at his appearance and remembered what kind of person the old brother Wu Anfu used to be. Then he saw a chubby girl in front of him, smearing some dust on her face, and running away with three twists and turns. Awkwardly, he thought, "Could this old brother not even let go of this kind of person?" The original good mood instantly disappeared. He turned around and wanted to go back to the mansion, so as not to embarrass himself on the street. Just as he was about to take a step back, he heard the sound of horse hooves behind him, and a white horse stopped behind him in a flash. The original good mood instantly disappeared. He turned around and wanted to go back to the mansion, so as not to embarrass himself on the street. Just as he was about to take a step back, he heard the sound of horse hooves behind him, and a white horse stopped behind him in a flash. Wu Anfu turned his head and saw a young man in white clothes riding a white horse behind him. This young man had a face like jade, a tall and straight figure, eyebrows raised, a proud and scholarly aura, handsome and elegant like a celestial being, and astonishingly talented, as if Pan An was reborn. Even though Wu Anfu was a man, his heart was moved when he saw him, thinking, "Who is this beautiful young man?" This young man had a tall and straight figure, eyebrows raised, a proud and scholarly aura, handsome and elegant like a celestial being, and astonishingly talented, as if Pan An was reborn. Even though Wu Anfu was a man, his heart was moved when he saw him, thinking, "Who is this beautiful young man?"
From that day on, Wu Anfu practiced martial arts in the martial arts hall every day. With a good foundation and the agility, ingenuity, and intelligence from his past life, he quickly developed new techniques. The martial arts masters of the Wu family flattered him every day, using their best moves to please him, while those without special skills tried their best to make Wu Anfu happy. In a short time, Wu Anfu's martial arts skills improved. In addition to practicing martial arts, he also had people make many exercise equipment based on his memories from his past life. The skilled craftsmen in Beiping Prefecture were amazed by the things Wu Anfu described and spent over a month creating equipment that satisfied him. They made a pair of dumbbells made of refined iron, which looked like small iron hammers and were used to exercise the arm muscles; a pulley system that used ropes to lift sandbags of different sizes to exercise the muscles of the waist, abdomen, chest, and arms; a cleverly designed machine similar to a bicycle that used two iron bars to exercise the strength of the waist and legs; and a barbell rack to exercise the muscles of the waist and back. When these things were finished, Wu Anfu excitedly tried them out and felt that they were effective. The martial arts masters in the prefecture were also curious and tried them out, marveling at Wu Anfu's invention. Wu Anfu proudly accepted everyone's praise and from then on, he practiced both martial arts and fitness every day. After more than a month of effort, his body gradually improved. His once skinny body became muscular, and the muscles of his chest, abdomen, waist, back, arms, and legs all took shape, and his strength naturally increased. After performing a set of spear techniques, he no longer gasped for breath and the results were remarkable.
Just as I was thinking, I heard Wu Xile and Wu Le say together, "Greetings to the Lord Qiansui."
Wu Anfu's body is strong, and the martial artists at home are no longer a match for him. Wu Kui and Wu Liang sent their subordinates, the deputy generals Sun Cheng and Zhao Yong, to accompany him. Sun Cheng, nicknamed Xiao Houyi, is skilled in archery, capable of hitting the bullseye from a hundred paces, and adept at handling a worn-out silver-pointed steel spear. What's even more remarkable is his strategic acumen, which has earned him the affection of the Wu brothers. Zhao Yong, known as Chou Yide, is a typical man from the Yan and Zhao regions, with a fierce and imposing appearance. He is burly, dark-skinned, with a full beard, reminiscent of Zhang Fei. He possesses great strength and wields a powerful Tiger-Leopard Piercing Cloud Spear. Both of these men are highly skilled in martial arts, and when Wu Anfu encounters a worthy opponent, he becomes even more enthusiastic about training. In addition to practicing spear techniques, he is also keen on befriending these two men. Seeing the once notorious young general become approachable and humble, Sun Cheng and Zhao Yong, although somewhat unaccustomed at first, are delighted and quickly become close to Wu Anfu.
The martial arts family originally belonged to an official family, and has always employed dozens of martial arts masters. In order to teach Wu Anfu the spear technique, Wu Kui and Wu Liang selected several martial arts masters with excellent spear skills to teach Wu Anfu. Wu Kui and Wu Liang were both born and raised on the battlefield, and their official titles were earned through real martial arts skills. Their martial arts skills were outstanding. If martial artists wanted to enter the Wu family, they had to be approved by them. The selection process was strict, so all the martial arts masters who taught Wu Anfu the spear technique were truly skilled. In order to please Wu Anfu, the only seedling of the Shuaifu, the martial artists spared no effort and taught wholeheartedly. Previously, although Wu Anfu was a playboy, he enjoyed practicing with the spear and did not find it boring. With the guidance of famous teachers and his own efforts, after seven or eight years, his spear technique had become formidable, and ordinary people were no longer his opponents. Later, after getting married, he was busy with family affairs all day, and thus neglected his practice. Nevertheless, the foundation of his spear technique has always been there, so when the new Wu Anfu picked up the spear, he was adept at it. This is truly thanks to the previous playboy.