C8 (2/2)

I practiced every day, even sparring with A'Hu when I was free. Ah Hu was also very surprised at my level of the Tiger Subduing Fist. This time, he finally knew why Elder Qiu Xi had set his sights on me. But I could see that Ah Hu was truly happy for me without a shred of jealousy.

This was a true friend, brother!

Another half a month had passed, and I could already feel that there was no longer any possibility for me to improve my Tiger Subduing Fist, but I had no other martial arts to practice. After trying out my Tiger Subduing Fist, Master Hu Shan was also very surprised. He didn't expect that I would be able to practice it to such an extent after a month. Maybe because I was accepted by Elder Qiu Xi as the disciple of the mountain, Master Hu Shan was rejected by me, but he didn't show any displeasure. He even said that he would give me a book so that I could ask him any questions.

After returning to his room, someone knocked on the door. It could be the person who delivered the booklet.

I opened the door and saw a cold boy of twelve or thirteen. The youth looked at me and said coldly, ”You are Zhang Fugui?”

”Huh?” I was stunned. ”Yes, I am.”

The youngster's eyes focused on me as he threw a punch towards me. I didn't have time to react, nor did I even have the time to be surprised. My fist had already arrived in front of me. The punch came to a sudden stop at the tip of my nose, but when the wind from the punch hit me, my eyes narrowed and I staggered back a few steps.

”Hmph, too weak!” The young man snorted, dropped the book, and turned to leave.

Who is this? I rubbed my nose and mouth. If it wasn't for the fact that this punch came so suddenly, I would have definitely been able to receive it if I had prepared myself in my heart!

I took the book and returned to the training room. When I opened it, I saw that there were three types of 'arts' written on it.

What was magic? Technique, technique, it was a method. This method was to change the form and quality of the spirit energy that one accumulated to achieve the purpose of harming or defending the enemy. The three techniques listed in the booklet were, respectively, the Qi Watching technique, the Qi Observing technique, and the Qi Manipulating technique. They were the most basic techniques.

The Rising Qi Method was to condense the spiritual energy in the brain and clear the five senses. The word 'hope' referred not only to the eyes, but also to the ears, nose, and other senses. It allowed him to clearly perceive everything in the outside world. However, if one focused their eyes, one would be able to see the dense spiritual energy. It was also able to observe a person's dense aura in a place with a large amount of haze.

The Breath Suspending Technique was to seal his mouth and nose, and to use the pores on his body to carry out the necessary breathing in a short period of time, or to forcefully condense the spiritual energy in his heart and lungs so that he would not have to breathe for a short period of time.

The Endurance Qi Technique could control the condensed Spiritual Qi within the body and then control the airflow outside the body. It was used for attack and defense, but it could only be used to control the mental cultivation method and was slowly becoming more proficient.

I am very happy to have this book. If I am able to master it well, it will definitely make me stronger in a short period of time. Of course, I will naturally share what I'm happy about with Ah Hu.

I carried the book with me and walked towards the outer sect disciple's residence as per A Hu's description. At this time, the sky was quite good. The setting sun was flowing with afterglow, brightening up the distance. It was a slightly cool day, with a hint of autumn. It was the perfect time to meet friends.

Is this the lodging for outer court disciples? I was a little shocked. When I got closer, the first thing I saw was a few outer sect disciples flaunting their might at A'Hu. It was unknown what they were threatening him with. Seeing this scene, he was furious. These filthy things actually dared to bully my friend! I walked up quickly, and before they could notice, I punched a disciple in the face.

The disciple fell to the ground and glared at me, but he opened his mouth and said nothing. There were still people around who knew me. Perhaps they were worried about my identity. After a short period of commotion, no one spoke.

Ah Hu wanted to say something, but he hesitated. He looked at me, but didn't say anything in the end.

”Let's go!” I pulled Tiger along and ran up a hill.

”Do they usually bully you like this?”

”No, no.” Ah Hu revealed a bitter smile.

”I'll tell Master Hu Shan to let me stay with you.” I looked at A'Hu and said resolutely. Without waiting for him to speak, I took out the book and placed it in front of him.

”Look, what is this?”

Ah Hu picked up the book and flipped through a few pages, his eyes gradually lighting up.

”This … This is an inner disciple cultivation technique. Only by passing Master Hu Shan's test can you get this. Could it be that you, you …”

”That's right!” I smiled. ”I've already passed his test, but I didn't join them. This book, let's practice it together! ”

Tiger looks at me, and tears start to come out of his eyes, but then he dries them up and we smile at each other.

Perhaps in the future, we will still remember that day, we stood on top of a mountain that isn't that high, facing the setting sun, and smiled very, very sincerely …