Chapter 6, Meeting My Brother Was Truly a Stroke of Luck.

"Brother, it's not difficult at all, quite effortless." Shi Jin followed Zheng Zhi's method and performed a standard plank exercise effortlessly.

Fermented food, inevitably sour, can be neutralized by adding alkali to the food. This is also why the later generations' steamed buns and mantou have a fragrant and sweet taste when eaten. The reason why the yellow-faced mantou in this era tastes sour.

At this time, Xu had already prepared breakfast for the Jin family. Zheng Zhi and Shi Jin sat at a small round table with Li Er, eating voraciously. Meanwhile, Xu and Jin Cuilian were eating with Jin's elderly father in the kitchen.

This morning, you seem refreshed. Is Da Lang preparing to practice martial arts?

Hmm, it's been a long time since I last practiced. Yesterday, I made up my mind to pick up my previous martial arts skills so as not to waste them. Zheng Zhi was also finding an excuse for his rusty skills.

Zheng Zhi also roughly knows that this is due to fermentation. During the Northern Song Dynasty, there was definitely no fermentation powder like in later generations. This fermentation powder not only contains yeast, but also includes edible alkali.

However, it also confirms Zheng Zhi's belief that there is no lightness skill or internal strength of flying over walls in this Water Margin world. Martial arts are also honed through physical strength.

In Zheng Zhi's opinion, this yellow-faced bun is not very tasty. It has some differences compared to the ones in later generations, lacking some sweetness and having more sour taste.

Brother, tomorrow I want to take a trip to Yan'an Prefecture. I heard that my master Wang Jin is at the residence of the old commander-in-chief Lao Zhong. I want to go and see him. If I find my master, I will try to get a job with him.

"Sir, what are your orders?" Li Er saw Zheng Zhi squatting in a horse stance, looking puzzled, but he didn't know if he was practicing martial arts.

"Brother, did you really drink too much yesterday? How do you feel today?" Shi Jin is still worried that Zheng Zhi might feel uncomfortable after last night's drunkenness.

The father and daughter both praised their husband/father-in-law in response to Mrs. Xu's words, of course, they also wanted to get closer to the lady of the house, Mrs. Xu, and please her.

Moreover, this Niu Da is even more suitable for martial arts training than Li Er. Although Niu Da is not tall, his body is extremely solid, which undoubtedly makes him a strong man.

However, there is still some resentment in Xu's heart. After listening to the two people's words, there was no response. The implication is that Xu does not accept their flattery, but instead puts up some airs.

Amidst this lull, the young man Li Er also arrived. This Li Er is a follower of Zheng Zhi, making a living with him. When his mother passed away, he also received Zheng Zhi's favor. He has always been loyal and devoted, waiting at the courtyard gate early every morning for Zheng Zhi to come out. He can be considered a servant by Zheng Zhi's side.

Two big men are trying to do a plank exercise on the ground.

Where did you find a master, sir?" Li Er asked. In this era, martial arts are still highly valued, especially in the border areas of Weizhou. It is considered a good skill. However, to learn martial arts, one must find a master and truly apprentice oneself to learn the art.

It's never been heard that an official would also have martial arts skills. Mrs. Xu, while preparing breakfast, began to feel puzzled.

At home, two wives are preparing breakfast with an old man. They are making yellow steamed buns with millet flour. Located in the northwest of Weizhou, this yellow steamed bun is a local specialty, which has been passed down to later generations. Some pickled vegetables as a side dish would make it a good breakfast.

Thank you, brother. If I can't find my master on this trip, I will definitely come back to Wei Prefecture to meet with you. Shi Jin was also moved in his heart. Although he had only met him yesterday in this town in the western part of the pass, he was so loyal and righteous that he could truly be called a hero of the martial world.

Brother, I, Shi Jin, met you. It's like I had good luck in my past life.

Do not underestimate it, you will soon realize its power. Zheng Zhi is well aware of the intensity of planking exercises. It is considered impressive for an average person to hold on for one minute.

"Sir, I have been practicing martial arts with a ranger since I was young, but I neglected it later. Recently, I am preparing to practice again. Would you like to practice with me?" Zheng Zhi had some calculations in his mind. Not only Li Erniu wanted to practice, but also the dozens of hooligans who often followed him needed to practice martial arts. In troubled times, without a skill to rely on, there is no safety to speak of.

After finishing the broken silver with your elder brother, you can go to the street with him to buy some dry food, so that you will have something to eat on the road tomorrow. Zheng Zhi knew that Shi Jin was also a loyal man.

Madam, your husband's martial arts skills are very strong. Even at the Pan family's restaurant, even Lu Tixia would praise his martial arts skills. " Jin Cuilian, who was assisting on the side, added.

Okay, wait for my brother to pick up his martial arts skills before challenging him. Shi Jin was also not polite. He saw Zheng Zhi and Lu Da fighting yesterday and realized that Zheng Zhi must have extraordinary martial arts skills.

Two people began to practice martial arts. Shi Jin shouted and drank, sometimes using fists and feet, sometimes using spears and sticks. It was truly extraordinary. Zheng Zhi, who was watching on the side, was even more amazed. Although Shi Jin's fist and foot techniques were only average, his skills with spears and sticks were truly powerful.

Of course, there is also the cow that slaughters pigs and sells meat for oneself every day. That cow has also received Zheng Zhi's favor and is loyal. Before dawn every day, it goes to slaughter pigs for itself. After slaughtering, it sells the meat at the Zhaoyuan Bridge meat stall, and all the silver is handed over without a penny missing.

Zheng Zhi also started practicing on the side, but he was practicing simple basic skills, sometimes doing leg stretches and band pulls, sometimes standing in a pile and connecting to the lower body. Push-ups, sit-ups, planks, and pull-ups...

Very much so, the brother-in-law's martial arts are extraordinary. He fought several rounds with Lu the Constable, and Lu the Constable suffered some losses. As Old Man Jin added firewood to the stove, he also praised Zheng Zhi.

Thank you, sir. I just don't know if I should ask to become your student or not? Li Er is thinking too much.

From now on, come here every morning to practice martial arts with me, and do not slack off. Zheng Zhixin has gained the memory of Zhen Guanxi, and he also knows that Li Er is loyal to him. He is prepared to teach him martial arts well.

Da Lang, this method of training the strength of the waist and abdomen is extremely effective. Da Lang should give it a try. Zheng Zhi has many methods in mind for exercising the body, which is also due to his military career in his previous life.

Why worship a master? Let's talk about it after I become proficient. If I can't become proficient, worshiping a master would only make me lose face. Zheng Zhi doesn't want to establish a sect and have a bunch of disciples following behind.

Da Lang, you're up early. Zheng Zhi, with the help of the two ladies, got dressed and went out, only to see Shi Jin busy in the courtyard.

Do not be too polite, Dalang. When one is in a foreign land, all are brothers and there is no need to be courteous with one's elder brother. Zheng Zhi has gradually entered his new role and has also begun to plan for himself.

Master teaches me, martial arts require daily diligent study and practice, cannot slack off, if three days without practice, martial arts will be completely lost. Brother, do you also need to practice some skills? Master Shi Jin is actually Wang Jin, he can be considered as the instructor of the 800,000 forbidden army, and has a similar status as Lin Chong.

Li Er, come in. Zheng Zhi finished the plank exercise, but then started to do horse stance.

"Brother, this method is peculiar, but I don't know what it's for?" Shi Dala looked at Zheng Zhi doing a plank on the ground, which he had never seen before, and curiously asked.

Very well, if Dalang goes to Yan'an Prefecture and cannot find his master, he should not wander around aimlessly. Instead, he should return to Weizhou and do something with his brother to settle down first. Zheng Zhi clearly knew that Shi Jin would not be able to find Wang Jin this time. However, he did not want Shi Jin to resort to robbing the road when he had no other options.

"Brother, I really underestimated you. This method of yours is indeed extraordinary." After a while, Shi Jin began to feel the strain, but he truly felt that this method was quite good.