Chapter 3, Outer Sect Novice Disciples

Even someone as unfortunate as Wu Dong, who has lost all his relatives, can often come to this village to observe the training of the outer disciples

Observing their incessant flailing of arms and legs, along with the weariness evident in their expressions, one might think that had it not been for the unsuitability of this place for resting, they would have long since plopped down onto the ground

It should be noted that the other boys in the same group all have living relatives to guide them

Once the new outer sect disciples were grouped, their respective martial instructors led the outer sect disciples under their charge to a vacant area to commence formal training

At this moment, the sky is overcast, and the entire village remains in silence

At this moment, only Wu Dong and the thin monkey remained, both still composed and unflustered, clearly capable of enduring for a longer period of time.

Having a foundation is sufficient

Chen Daoba slowly walked around the young men in Zama, quietly observing their performance, not letting any subtle changes escape his notice

Members of the Battle Hall, all of whom are disciples of the inner sect from the counterfeit school, do not take their status lightly

Wu Dong and his younger brother arrived at the familiar small schoolyard, greeted the local villagers who had arrived earlier, and then gathered with a few close acquaintances to chat and wait, as small circles of friends were ubiquitous

Sigh ... ...

On the second day, just as dawn was breaking, without waiting for the rooster to crow, Wu Dong got up early.

Eliminating the waste from the body, rinsing the mouth, and drinking a bowl of warm boiled water that still had residual heat from the stove, I felt completely revitalized

Compared to the large classes of dozens or even hundreds of people among the servant disciples, the external disciples like Wu Dong enjoy an elite-style small class training

As soon as the dishes and chopsticks were tidied up, several young brothers' enthusiastic voices came from outside the door: "Dong Ge, Dong Ge, we have arrived!"

Whether it is the individual's own intention or the family's intention, the cultivation and training will begin at a very young age

With basic training methods such as Zama, Wu Dong merely glanced over and understood that all the novice outer disciples in his group had reached a certain level, and there was no need for the martial arts instructor to teach them hand-in-hand again

Wu Dong and others did not cause a commotion; as internal members, they are naturally well aware of these matters

As long as it is within the limits that the body can endure, proper physical exercise will not make one feel fatigued, nor will it impose an excessively heavy burden on the body

Gradually, most of his attention was focused on Wu Dong and the thin monkey standing together

Soon, it was time for the assembly as stipulated by this village, and all the newly arrived outer disciples from yesterday and the days prior had gathered.

After a brief self-introduction, Chen Daobā looked over the line of novice outer disciples with a gaze as sharp as a knife and said in a deep voice: "No need for unnecessary words, let us begin training now"

Even so, he realized that Zama training was not as simple as it appeared

Having finished speaking, he gestured for Wu Dong and the other novice outer disciples to sit down on the ground in a cross-legged position

It is evident that after such a long period of waiting, they are nearing their limit

I know that you are all basically familiar with this set of martial arts, so let's start practicing!

Except for Wu Dong, the other nine youths in the group, including the younger brother Shouhou, all wore pained expressions but did not dare to refute and could only obediently begin their practice

The martial artist in charge of Wu Dong's group is a big man with a scarred face

Wu Dong and his group of novice outer disciples are different; they have been familiar with the practice of sitting in a horse stance since childhood, allowing them to directly enter a state of training

First, there is a half-hour session of practicing the diagram book, followed by half an hour of practicing the ground stepping fist and ground stepping knife routines

In the past, these exercises were measured in hours. However, since today is the day to participate in the training of the counterfeit outer gate, the training volume has been deliberately reduced by half.

Chen Daoba greeted, and aside from Wu Dong, who still had some strength left, and his little brother, Shouhou, the rest of the boys in the group all breathed a sigh of relief

Given the limited conditions, if possible, he would very much like to have a cup of soy milk or something similar. For now, he can only boil the beans he has salvaged together with some mixed grains.

Another half an hour passed, and when a group of ten young boys were all sweating and breathing heavily, Chen Daoba finally allowed them to stop and directly sent them to the village school.

At this moment, the sky brightened and the rooster crowed, and the originally quiet village gradually became lively.

The youths in his group all possess quite proficient skills in martial arts, with their levels essentially on par with one another

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye

They had no idea that since Wu Dong crossed over and learned some fragmented information about the Black Tiger Mountain Hungry Tiger Village, he had consciously devoted a great deal of thought and energy to basic training projects such as horse stance.

According to the popular saying from previous generations, exercising correctly is an activity that can bring joy to both the body and mind, and it can also be quite addictive

instead of waiting for the internal offspring to reach the age of 10 before beginning their enlightenment education

As a sizable force in the martial world, the Evil Tiger Stronghold naturally does not lack horses, and they are all fine steeds.

Due to certain reasons, he temporarily stepped down from his frontline position and is now responsible for ten novice outer disciples in Wu Dong's group, serving as their instructing master for the next three years

Certainly, there will be no shortage of elite individuals hailing from the battlefield.

After resting for half an hour, Chen Daobai shouted, and the somewhat languid youths immediately perked up, forming a line to await instruction

A damp chill of the morning permeates the air, with dewdrops hanging from the large tree and weeds in the corner, while the soft, muddy ground in the yard seems to exude a refreshing coolness and moisture

He calls himself Chen Daoba, and he was previously a member of the Shanzhai Battle Hall, a standard elite of the Shanzhai.

At this village school, Wu Dong and the other boys in his group will undergo an hour and a half of cultural study, primarily focusing on recognizing characters and reading some elementary educational books

A standard group consists of ten individuals, specifically trained by martial artists dispatched by the faction.

What makes Wu Dong feel regretful is that in the group he was assigned to, there is only one little brother, Shouhou, while the other two little brothers have been assigned to different groups

Dressed in new clothes and securing the fence gate, Wu Dong and his younger brothers hurriedly made their way to the village.

Speaking of which, Wu Dong feels that this village has not performed very well in this regard

Having extensive knowledge and experience brings such benefits; through prolonged and careful observation, Wu Dong has developed his own understanding and exploration of the practice of Zama.

As soon as he finished speaking, his expression immediately became serious, and he said in a deep voice: "Rules are rules, and this set of Tiger Fist is not as simple as you might think"

Tall and robust, exuding a fierce aura, just standing there gives off an impression of being someone not to be trifled with

Do not underestimate Zama training, as it is also a form of exercise in Xingyi Quan

As internal members of this village area, all have relatives serving in the mountain stronghold, and they generally have a clear understanding of the training process for external disciples of the stronghold

Of course, this is merely Wu Dong's own opinion. As for the actual situation, one must undergo a complete disciple training process and study the * diagrams * and * books * to be able to articulate the reasons behind it

Since reading and recognizing characters assist in martial arts practice, it is advisable to begin enlightenment education for internal disciples at the age of three to five

To understand the specific effects, one can gain some insight by observing the current performances of him and his younger brother, the thin monkey.

Unfortunately, there is not enough free time, nor is there sufficient money to hire a renowned teacher for guidance

Alright, let us conclude today's session here

The boys' skill level in Zama was indistinguishable from that on the registration records, which greatly pleased him

From this point, it can be seen that the counterfeiters still place great importance on their internal members

The young men who were originally calm and composed, sitting cross-legged, now had some with beads of sweat on their foreheads, their legs slightly trembling, and even their breathing had begun to quicken

When he was younger, in order to make his horse tying technique more standard, or to achieve the best results, Wu Dong spent considerable time observing the movements of horses in this village

As time goes on, the processes and intricacies involved here become quite clear.

I casually took a cold shower, and then finished off the multigrain rice that had been cooked and kept warm for a while, mixing it with the wild chicken soup that I had specially prepared yesterday.

Taking a long breath to expel the stagnant air from my chest, I spread my arms wide and kicked my legs to stretch, beginning my warm-up routine before the morning exercise as per my usual habit

Even so, by the time the training concluded, he was still drenched in sweat and extremely hungry.

However, the gazes of the young men were not particularly friendly

Every counterfeit has its own rules, and it is naturally impossible to allow novice outer disciples to establish boundaries too early; how will they manage in the future

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Next, Chen Daobā did not hold back and directly demonstrated the most basic version of the Shanzhai Menghuquan, lightly laughing as he said: "I know that you look down on this set of boxing techniques, which is merely for exercising the muscles and bones according to *illustrated* books, and has no practical application!"

There is no way, according to the registration records, that these two are the only orphans among the ten youths he is responsible for teaching

Compared to Sanda, it is not as good; I have only gained some understanding of the situation regarding Xingyiquan and the basic state of its practice, but I have not truly practiced it.

Although aware that Chen Daoba was speaking the truth, Wu Dong had no intention of showing off and followed the routine of the fierce tiger fist with precision and seriousness

Upon arriving at the village, the area of the main square was not as lively as yesterday, yet it was still bustling with people coming and going, with many members of the village engaging in training activities.

The ability to practice Zama Kung Fu to the current level without the supervision of family members is enough to draw more attention from Chen Daoba.

In his previous life, influenced by online novels, he also spent energy and time engaging with internal martial arts, particularly the widely practiced style of Xingyi Quan.

Ten young men stood in a line, their postures steady as they squatted in place, their movements precise and expressions calm, each exuding a long-lasting breath as if rooted in the ground.

This saves a great deal of effort and time, as it is known that for the servant disciples, in order to properly master the foundational techniques, it takes at least three months.

Over the course of several years, it can be said that time was wasted, and from this, it can also be seen that the disciple training system of this stronghold is not particularly rigorous

At this moment, not only the martial artist Chen Daobā, but also the young men from the same group all turned their heads in curiosity

After speaking, he paid no attention to the expressions of the group of novice outer disciples and directly signaled his assistant to begin working.

The martial artist sent by our village was quite straightforward. Upon arrival, he immediately laid down the rules: "Without further ado, those whose names are called will step forward. The group you are assigned to will generally remain unchanged for the next three years"