Chapter 0003: Transmission of Skills

He remained composed, only revealing a look of curiosity, as if questioning why Hu Yunshi had said such a thing

Then I will give it a try said Li Chengkong

In the following nights, he felt the atmosphere in the courtyard becoming increasingly oppressive, having heard that two people had collapsed during the night

Thinking of his daughter's adorable smile and realizing that he would never see it again, he felt an extraordinary pain in his heart

Friendship must be cultivated gradually. Although he is eager to practice martial arts immediately, he remains patient and plans to wait for a year, during which he will not mention martial arts at all

In the past, I always believed that eunuchs, in addition to having malicious thoughts, possessed bodies as frail as those of women, lacking in yang energy, which resulted in insufficient strength and a slender physique

He calmly changed the subject and inquired about the Xiaoling Tomb, asking about the notable figures associated with it and what one should pay attention to.

Li Chengkong continued to respond with a polite smile

The ones who come to plant vegetables at the Ming Xiaoling are all eunuchs, but these eunuchs vary in size; some have once enjoyed great glory. This old Wang is clearly not an ordinary eunuch

He discovered that adopting a special sitting posture can accelerate fatigue recovery, and that sitting for an hour before lying down to sleep yields even better results

Is this what inner strength is? For Song Minghua to achieve such a feat, his cultivation must be quite profound

"Cursing is one thing, but you must never resort to violence," said the valiant young man sitting opposite him. "If you resort to violence, you will be punished. The rules of the Xiaoling are quite lenient, but the most important rule is that you must not engage in physical conflict... Once you do, you will face the whip, and it is no ordinary whip. One lash will make you lose control of your bowels, feeling worse than death; that is the experience..."

Cheng Kong, do you not know about the Demon Path? Then do you know about the Three Teachings and Four Sects? ... Oh, you don't know either? Never mind, if you don't know, you don't know. Anyway, it has nothing to do with us. Let me tell you, Cheng Kong, martial arts are nothing but a calamity; if you can avoid practicing martial arts, then do so at all costs.

He adjusted his mindset, treating it as a task meant solely for himself, and Lao Wang was merely a means for him to alleviate his boredom

"Listen to my clear sky, absolutely do not practice martial arts, you are doing just fine now"

"Of course I want to," Li Chengkong replied without hesitation, sitting cross-legged on the couch

A circular log stump with a diameter of 1 meter has newly appeared at the site

Hey, human nature is inherently greedy. First, you want to strengthen your body, then after training, you think about acting heroically, then you aspire to gain recognition, and finally, you aim to dominate the martial world... The so-called possession of a sharp blade gives rise to murderous intent; martial skills are like a sharp blade, and practicing them surely leads to no good! If I had not learned martial arts back then, I would not have ended up in my current situation!

Li Chengkong did not understand martial arts, and could only lie on the couch, too exhausted to fall asleep, tossing and turning.

It is like telling a person without money that money is worthless, that it is not a good thing, and that one should never be blinded by money, nor should one only think about making money

Now I realize that I was gravely mistaken

Li Chengkong observed the seemingly smiling expressions of the fair-skinned youth and the robust young man, and could conclude that this valiant young man had personally experienced this flavor

He can now control every muscle in his body, making his movements harmonious and fluid. His physique is becoming increasingly strong, with strength more than double that of ten days ago

On that evening, as Song Minghua was preparing to meditate, he inadvertently said, "Old Li, do you want to practice your skills?"

During lunch, while sitting together, Li Chengkong inquired about the matter of haunting.

The fair-skinned young man smiled and said, "Forget it, it has already come to this, and it is too late to say anything now; there is no way to change it."

One cannot hang oneself from a single tree; consider other methods.

With every step, he had to grit his teeth and move slowly like a zombie towards the vegetable garden, where Old Wang was already waiting.

Sun Guiwu chuckled and said, "Look how scared you are!"

On the table sits a red clay tea stove and two snow-white porcelain tea cups, the red slightly purplish and the white pristine and flawless, clearly indicating their considerable value

Moreover, it is essential to complete the task

The so-called determination of will is not something that an ordinary person can achieve; no matter how one looks at it, Li Chengkong has no chance.

The cold-faced and cold-tongued Hu Yunshi resembles an iron tower, exuding a powerful sense of oppression simply by sitting there

Even the slender and fair-skinned Song Minghua possesses a powerful strength akin to that of a cheetah

I have truly become an unfortunate little eunuch

"Unable to complete, cleaning the latrine for a year!"

The moonlight spilled onto the bed, intensifying his sense of loneliness

Is there not a glimmer of hope at all

He understood very clearly that Old Wang was merely a companion in farming, neither a relative nor a friend, so what reason did Old Wang have to pass on his martial arts to him

Old Wang invited him to sit down for tea, to chat about various topics, sharing some unusual and intriguing stories to broaden Li Chengkong's horizons

It is said that he was taken away by a ghost and has since vanished without a trace

Sun Guiwu opened his eyes, and his gaze brightened the room once again. He lowered his voice and said, "There are ghosts outside"

Li Chengkong focused solely on his own work, while Old Wang had not yet reached the end of his digging; he had already completed a round trip.

How is my daughter Xiaowei doing now? Does she miss me? Does she know that her father has met with an accident and passed away? Will she be sad?

Are you afraid that if you do not practice martial arts, you will be bullied? Rest assured, in the Xiaoling, no one is allowed to resort to violence. Anyone who dares to do so will face punishment; if someone is injured, not only will they be beaten, but they will also have to work twice or even several times as hard.

After finishing tea and chatting, while working, Old Wang was as lazy as he was yesterday, working a little and then panting, working for a short while and resting for a long time, working for one hour and resting for three hours

He wants to be lazy and play tricks, just scold him to death! The tall and sturdy young man said coldly: "Indulging his bad habits!"

"Old Li, you really started practicing too late," Sun Guiwu said with a sympathetic expression. "The foundational years for martial arts training are between the ages of 5 and 10. At this time, the innate energy in the body has not yet dissipated, and the mind is still pure, allowing for quick absorption of energy. After the age of 10, the innate energy is almost completely depleted, and the mind becomes cluttered. Practicing after that is like trying to boil an empty pot; no matter how hard you try, there will be no energy, and it is indeed a waste of effort."

Hearing Li Chengkong's words, the three of them shook their heads in disbelief

That is already very good!" Li Chengkong nodded busily

Li Chengkong felt a sudden chill within himself

Li Chengkong could only endure the strange sensation and urinate into the pot. He secretly felt relieved that he could still urinate normally, unlike the legends that described it as being messy and leaving a foul odor on his body

He never mentioned martial arts in front of Old Wang, focusing solely on improving the efficiency of his movements and studying how to exert force in a more effective and energy-saving manner

Both Hu Yunshi and Sun Guiwu shook their heads

This day seems like a fleeting dream; now, upon reflection, that hazy, dreamlike feeling gradually fades away, as if a misty veil has been lifted, revealing everything in clarity and reality

He lived to the age of 40 and realized one of the most important principles, which is to avoid directly contradicting others; even when in disagreement, one should go along with what is said and then take a different approach.

As for the ex-wife, I fear she will only clap her hands in delight, not shedding a single tear

After conversing for a while, they sat on the mat, crossed their legs, and began to meditate, their long and deep breaths clearly audible

"Then I will pass it to you..." said Song Minghua

He originally did not believe in ghosts, but if he could die and come back to life, how could there not be ghosts

Practicing martial arts can at least strengthen the body and improve health

Demon Path

Song Minghua also smiled

He discovered that with the progression of the pushing action, his ability to manipulate his body became increasingly strong and refined

What is this haunting? It is a sneak attack by a master of the demonic path! Hmph, the demonic path has become increasingly rampant lately!

The next day, gritting my teeth, I got up. Every part of my body ached. After eating the meal sent from the kitchen, I continued to head to the vegetable garden

Sun Guiwu, who played chess with him, was also tall and robust, exuding a commanding presence

He spoke to them while secretly observing them

Li Chengkong did not expect them to be so friendly, which changed his original impression of eunuchs as malicious and extreme

A person with a resolute will still has a glimmer of hope

Li Chengkong smiled

"Do not go out!" Song Minghua, sitting cross-legged like a clay figure, suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing like two cold bolts of lightning, instantly illuminating the room

It is just a waste of effort! Hu Yunshi snorted

Li Chengkong has already understood his meaning; it is absolutely impossible for him to teach himself martial arts

"There is a urinal under your bed," said Song Minghua. "Ghosts only make trouble at night, it is not a concern during the day"

They all evidently possess martial arts skills

I cannot impart to you any profound principles. Song Minghua said: "I can only teach you the most basic breathing techniques, which any martial artist can practice."

Li Chengkong's expression changed slightly

Li Chengkong wished he could kick Hu Yunshi out with one swift motion

Tossing and turning, he found it increasingly difficult to fall asleep. He got up, dressed, and thought about going outside for a moment of convenience

After the intense experience, he fell asleep unknowingly

The joy of being alive gradually faded away, and numerous distracting thoughts began to invade.

If you are not afraid of death, then go outside! Hu Yunshi still kept his eyes closed

Hu Yunshi coldly said: "What is the point of going through this effort? Even if you learn it, it will be of no use."

Song Minghua said: "I see that Old Li has a calm and resolute temperament; he might just be able to enter the door."

He displayed an expression of lingering fear