Chapter 978: Hidden Splendid Swords and Knives (5)
"... Kung Fu is just craftsmanship and unique skills... There was no such thing as martial arts in the past. There were shabby villages with high mountains and distant forests, and there were many bandits. There was a person at the east end of the village who knew a certain skill, and he was said to have a unique skill... Go and see
Look, I do know a little bit. For example, I don’t know where I passed down a special hand training method, or a special leg training method. If I practice a method for twenty years, I can break a tree with one kick. Except for this kick, I can’t do anything else...
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"... I met such a person when I was young. It was... a little south of Xiangyang. A man named Hu said he could kill a tiger with one kick. The training method passed down from his family, his right foot is very strong, and our calves are
Here, the worst thing is that he has become half a circle thicker than ordinary people. Ordinary people can't stand it, but as long as he avoids that kick, he will fall down with a push... This is a unique skill... The main thing to practice well in real martial arts is to
Most of the people who can accomplish things by walking or fighting are like this..."
In the hall in the side courtyard of the inn, a martial arts veteran named Lu Liutong had a cup of tea in front of him and was talking endlessly about martial arts stories with Xigua, Du Sha, Luo Bingren, Ning Yi and others.
"...Look, I still remember Liu Dabiao back then. He had a beard all over his face. He looked old, but in fact he was still a young boy. He carried a knife and beat people all over the world.
At that time, Jiayu had already shown signs of breaking into the house. He fought with me, and on the sixteenth move, he raised his sword and slashed diagonally... Oh, he slashed diagonally from above. At that time, the old man used a reckless move at his feet.
The ox plowed the field, and the white ape offered fruit in his hand. He went in facing the blade and grabbed his hand..."
"...At that time, the posture of your hand was very simple when you slashed with the sword. After that time, this move has two more changes. This is the advantage of walking more and hitting more, and it has the advantage of being weak.
Only when you are here do you know how to become stronger... Your tyrant swords still have this ability to cut now..."
The old man smiled, gestured with a sword in his hand, and asked everyone. Xigua, Du Sha and others exchanged looks, smiled and nodded: "Yes, indeed there are."
Lu Liutong smiled with satisfaction: "The martial arts family has a complete set of unique skills passed down, taking advantage of the accumulation. The Liu family's sword is in the Miao area, just like my Lu family is in Jiayu, it has a foundation, but the foundation
It doesn't mean you can really produce talents. Speaking of Da Biao's martial arts back then, it was actually determined during that trip, and he only got the name of Sword Master after that. In addition, the Fang family in Qingxi has been passed down for several generations.
There were originally some small forces, but their reputation was not good. But when Fang La's generation fell into decline, he took advantage of it..."
"... Qingxi was prosperous back then, but the imperial court's distribution of birthdays was also huge. How many capable people were produced in the Fang family generation? How did Fang La, Fang Baihua, and Fang Qifu come out? There were too many people in the family, so they were forced to
After coming out, Fang La entered Manichaeism, thinking he had found a way, but what kind of Manichaeism is it? From top to bottom, it is not about you eating me and me eating you. If you want not to be eaten, you rely on beating and working hard to make progress.
Wu Tui, there were Fang Xun and Fang Zheng in the Fang family who were famous, but they died during the fight."
"Fang La was beaten out and became the Holy Duke. Although Fang Baihua was a woman, I heard that he died several times. Why is Fang Qifu called Yunlong Jiuxian? He is good at using strategies. Every time he takes action, he will definitely make a plan.
He is determined and then moves, and he is proficient in all eighteen martial arts. He always attacks others' weaknesses. Others say that he is meticulous and invisible. In fact, it is because he was the weakest in martial arts at the beginning, but in the end he won Yunlong Jiu.
His current name... Alas, in fact, he later achieved the highest level of achievement. If he hadn't been delayed in the military formation, there would have been no problem in running away..."
"...The Fang family originally wanted to make a name for themselves in Qingxi, but they accidentally reached the level of leader. He Yunsheng, the leader of Mani at that time, was said to have connections with several high-ranking officials in the court.
Related, he is also a great master with powerful fists and kicks. I have seen him for two years, but unfortunately I have never fought with him... Under He Yunsheng, the saint Sikong Nan is very good at Qinggong and claw skills, and the guardians on the left and right are also top-notch masters.
Who would have known that during the Dragon Boat Festival that year, Fang La and others made an appointment with a large group of people, including your father, to challenge He Yunsheng directly at the Manichean General Forum..."
"...No one thought that he would win, but after that battle, he would be the Holy Duke."
The old man relied on his seniority and talked about these things in a clear and logical manner, occasionally adding a sentence or two such as "I have met xx twice" and "I have had two encounters with xx", as if he had passed away and now he is a lonely master, and there is snow in the world.
Xigua, Du Sha and others more or less knew some of the differences in details. If they saw it on weekdays, they would probably not be in the mood to keep listening. But now that Ning Yi has come to join in the fun, he is smiling.
The old man was left to his own devices.
"...Back then in Manichaeism, the reason why Shenggong was able to fight He Yunsheng to the end was mainly because your father Dabiao was there to hold the battle. With him, Fang Baihua, and Fang Qifu, he was able to suppress Sikong Nan head-on.
That group of people, after all, the tyrant Liu Dabiao has great swordsmanship and is famous for never being ambiguous when facing the enemy... It's a pity that because of this competition, Fang La took He Yunsheng's seat, and the rest of them scattered and fled.
Fang La refused to listen to the arrangements of several wealthy families in the north, which led to the Yongle disaster... And it was also because your father's reputation was so prominent. Everyone knew that your Ba Dao Village had formed an alliance with Sheng Gong.
Later, he became the first person the court had to deal with..."
Lu Liutong has been able to hang out in the Jiayu area for such a long time, and he is still able to play the card of being an old man in the world now. He obviously has some skills of his own. With various rumors in the world, he can actually bring about the Yongle uprising.
The outlines are connected in series and roughly drawn, which is quite clever.
Although Manichaeism is a grassroots organization, it is inextricably linked to big families in various places, and I don’t know how many people are involved behind the scenes. The generation under Sikong Nan and Lin Echan were used to being puppets, and the development
The scale is also large, but when it comes to power, it is always a piece of loose sand.
After Fang La killed He Yunsheng and drove away Sikong Nan and others, he purged the entire Jiangnan church territory and finally twisted the entire Manichaeism into one rope. Relying on the influence of Manichaeism, Li Tianrun, Shi Bao, Deng Yuanjue, Zu
Shi Yuan and others joined one after another. From this perspective, He Yunsheng and Sikong Nan's Manichaeism was just a gangster grass-roots group. The Manichaeism after being purged in Fang La's hands was enough to hang a hundred "former"
Manichaeism".
However, this situation was obviously not in the interests of the major clans in various places, and they began to suppress Manichaeism from all aspects. Then the conflict between the two sides intensified, and finally the Yongle Incident occurred. Of course, after the Yongle Incident, Lin Echan came out again
, Sikong Nan and others regained control of Manichaeism, causing it to return to the state of disunity it once had. The doctrines spread in various places, but there was no control. Although Lin Echan himself once had some political ideals, as the Jin people and even
After being crushed by weak women like Yu Lou Shuwan several times, it seems that now she has recognized the current situation and is not willing to deal with it anymore.
Ning Yi could naturally figure out these situations by relying on Zhuji's intelligence network and the large number of green forest people he collected. However, it was interesting to him that such an old man who told stories could spell out the outline like this. If he hadn't pretended to be a follower, he wouldn't be able to figure it out.
He was talking, and now he wanted to ask the other party about Cui Xiaolu's whereabouts - Du Sha and others had never really met this person, maybe they were just ignorant.
After Lu Liutong commented on Fang La and Liu Dabiao, he then started to talk about Zhou Tong: "... Zhou Tong had been in charge of the Yuquan Hall for more than ten years. Although he is now said to be invincible, I wonder if he could have done this back then.
The name is still debatable. However, he is also very powerful. Why? Because besides teaching students, he travels everywhere and fights against injustice... Hey, this is what I have said. The main reason for being good at fighting is
You need to move around more…”
"...In the early years...when the Jing Han Dynasty was still around, the last person to become famous all over the world was Lin Zongwu. He was a Manichean protector at the beginning, but no one thought that he would be able to practice that way later.
Realm... Not to mention friends and foes, I fought with him a few times in Jiayu. This man has such deep internal strength that there is no opponent in the world. He later raised an army in Jin to fight against the Jin, which can actually be regarded as a meritorious service to the country.
I see, you want to do big things now, and you can have the magnanimity to swallow up the world. You can invite him to this world's best martial arts competition... Of course, this is your internal affairs, and I just mentioned it like this...
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"If he wants to come, of course we welcome him." Xigua smiled.
"This kind of ambition has the momentum of Da Biao back then." Lu Liutong praised with satisfaction.
The old man took a sip of tea, spent a moment, and then said: "...In fact, to improve martial arts, the main thing is to move around. In the past ten years or so, the Central Plains has undergone great changes. Speaking of it, people from the north are going south, and the people are living in dire straits. But in fact, it is also forced
It has been more than ten years since the Northern Boxing was spread to the South, and the exchanges have been integrated. Over the years, you are either in the northwest or the southwest. You have not participated much in the green forests of the south of the Yangtze River, but from what I have seen, there are some people here.
In troubled times, there are some people who have made a name for themselves..."
"...For example, in Lin'an back then, there was a man named Nie Jincheng. This man was highly skilled in martial arts and had a rich background. He was nicknamed 'The Python Man'. I had practiced several moves with him and chatted for an entire afternoon. Unfortunately, when Lin'an was destroyed,
This person must have died in the resistance and failed to escape. Alas, this person is a rare hero... One of his men is named Chen Guizhi. The name sounds like a woman, but this person is extremely tall.
He is very powerful. I heard that he came to Chengdu this time..."
"...In addition, there is a middleman in the land of Xiangchu who is nicknamed Honest Monk. He is quick with information and has a good eye for everything. He has good relations with various families. Although he does not do many things, I know that this is a ruthless person..."
Ning Yi reached out and touched his nose...
Although the old man was unknown in Jiayu, he seemed to be well-informed and knowledgeable. At this time, he was discussing heroes over wine and introduced many heroes who had appeared in recent years, and then gradually got to the point.
When he came to Chengdu this time, he brought his second son Lu Xiaolun and several disciples under his command. His son was already in his early fifties. It was said that he had been practicing in the world for the past thirty years and spent half of the year traveling around.
He made friends with martial arts masters and competed with them. This time he brought him here because he felt that he was ready to go out and see if he could find a position in the Chinese Army. In the old man's opinion, it was best to find a position in the Forbidden Army.
A job title such as a coach is used as a starting point.
In the past, in Bianliang and other places, a person who practiced martial arts would have a position such as the instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Army, which was considered a good background. But for the Lu family who already knew Xigua, Du Sha and others, a position like an instructor in the army
, naturally it can only be regarded as the beginning.
"...the Chinese army is constantly training in the mountains to the west, and the battle formations are admirable. If the military formations are compared, the Wu Dynasty in the east will naturally have no merit. However, after more than ten years of integration of the martial arts in the north and the south, there are still many
A unique skill that can be used for reference appears. Xiaolun has been traveling in the south of the Yangtze River in recent years, met various famous people, and gained extensive knowledge. In my opinion, he is qualified to serve as an instructor in the army, so he asked him to come over and have a look. I also
Because after caring about my old friend, while my body is still strong, I came here for a walk and took a look... Xiaolun also has a few unique skills, and I can practice them now, haha..."
Lu Xiaolun was in his fifties and seemed to be quite strong. His old father did not interrupt when he spoke. Only then did he stand up and salute everyone. His other juniors then took out various performance equipment, such as large
Large pieces of buffalo bones, blue bricks, wooden dummies and other objects.
The buffalo bone was large and hard. It was put in a cloth bag. Several disciples took it out and placed a piece in front of everyone. Ning Yi was now well-informed and knew that this was a prop for performing "Yellow Clay Hands": This yellow clay hand
Clay Hands is a special martial art in the green forest. During practice, sticky yellow mud is used as a prop, and the hands are slowly grabbed bit by bit. From a small ball of yellow mud, it can be grasped with five fingers.
A ball of mud as big as a ball actually exercises the strength and accuracy of the five fingers, hence the name Yellow Clay Hand.
In addition to the practice of grabbing yellow mud, what practitioners of this martial art have to do every day is to twist various bones with bare hands. In the end, when facing the enemy, no matter whether the other person punches or kicks, he can crush the opponent with just one hand.
The bones of the limbs were directly shattered. This buffalo bone is much harder than ordinary people. Using it to perform shows the strength of the performer.
Ning Yi stood behind Xigua and Du Sha, looking at Du Sha holding a bone in front of him, his lips gradually curled up, and he didn't know what the point of laughter was. He couldn't help but smile, his expression gradually distorted, and his stomach trembled.
The two people in front of him were both master-level masters. Although their backs were to him, how could they not understand his reaction? Xigua frowned and glanced at him slightly, and then looked at Du Sha in confusion. Du Sha sighed,
He reached up and gently tapped a bone - he only had one hand - Xigua then understood and put his hand to his mouth and couldn't help laughing.
Then Luo Bingren couldn't help but laugh.
Over there, Lu Xiaolun rubbed his hands together, grabbed a bone and twisted it into pieces.
Xigua grabbed the bone with both hands and twisted it, and Luo Bingren also twisted it with his hands. As expected, he couldn't stop twisting. Then they both looked at Du Sha.
Du Sha sighed...
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After that, there were several rounds of performances outside. Lu Xiaolun boxed on a wooden mannequin, and then demonstrated several rounds of unique skills such as eagle claws, splitting muscles and breaking bones, etc. Xigua and others were all masters, so naturally they could see that the opponent's martial arts skills were still there.
Okay, at least the posture is good. But given the current situation in the Chinese army where every veteran has seen blood, unless Lu Xiaolun is a murderer in the Jiangnan area, otherwise he will only be regarded as a sparrow in the eagle's nest when he joins the army. On the battlefield
The bonus of the smell of blood on martial arts cannot be compensated by posture.
After the battle in Xiacun, Tong Guan and others sent a Wu Zhuangyuan into the Wurui camp to take over the military affairs. Wu Zhuangyuan wanted to show his prestige in the army, so he picked veterans on the ring to compete with each other, but life and death were separated by one blow.
Wu Zhuangyuan named Luo Shengzhou was seriously injured and was carried out. I am afraid he has never been in the ring with anyone since then.
For those veterans on the battlefield, many times they may not be able to defeat martial arts masters with their tactics, but as long as they can break through the defense, they will always be killed together.
This is still the case for the veterans of Xia Village, not to mention the soldiers of the Chinese Army who have killed all over the world in the past ten years. A dozen years ago, soldiers like Mao Yishan would hide behind the battle formations and tremble, but more than ten years later, they can now grasp the experience head-on.
The Jurchen general who had fought hundreds of battles was smashed to death on a stone. When the ferocity showed up, few people could confront him head-on.
Xigua, Du Sha and others looked at each other, and then began to explain the regulations of the Chinese Army. Now they have just won the first major all-out war. The Chinese Army has strict military discipline. There is no flexibility in the procedures of many things, and there are no shortcuts.
Yes, Brother Lu's skills are superb, and the Chinese Army is naturally very eager to join him, but there will still be certain procedures and steps.
These words are not false. The Huaxia Army opens the door to welcome the heroes of the world, and they will not push anyone out. Although the Lu family wants to take shortcuts, they are not without merit. It is natural for the Huaxia Army to want him to join.
But if he can't obey this procedure, no matter how talented he is, Hua Xiajun won't be able to digest it, let alone the danger of promoting him as a coach out of the ordinary - that would be the same as committing suicide - of course, it's hard to say it directly.
Hearing Xigua, Du Sha and others say these words, the old man happily expressed his agreement and praised the Chinese Army for its strict military regulations. Then he said that since the Chinese Army had already made plans to recruit people, he
The son and several disciples will naturally act according to the rules, and they also plan to participate in the martial arts competition held in the southwest. Everything can be discussed at that time.
Afterwards, there were various conversations and socializing with each other.
After that, they chatted about the past again, and after the two sides generally resolved the awkwardness, Xigua and others just said goodbye and left.
After the people here left, Lu Xiaolun and others' faces immediately darkened when they returned to the courtyard: "Dad, you are looking down on us."
"You have never defeated the Jurchens, so people look down on you, so of course you have nothing to say." Lu Liutong returned to the table, picked up the tea and took a sip, suppressing his gloomy expression as much as possible, showing a calm and indifferent demeanor, "
Since the Huaxia Army has done something, it is human nature to be so arrogant. Xiaolun, if you want to get something, the most important thing is what you can do..."
Lu Xiaolun thought for a while: "My son will work hard and get a good name in the martial arts competition."
"The horizons are too low." Lu Liutong held the tea cup and said leisurely. He looked into the sky and remained silent for a long time, "...preparing a post. In the past few days, I have taken you to Chengdu at this time.
All my fellow martial artists met him and sat down to discuss martial arts."
The old man turned his eyes to the people in the room, opened his lips, and after a while, he spoke word by word: "In those days, Liu Dabiao modified the two moves of Ba Dao in my hands. Today, these two moves of Ba Dao are still the same.
Now, only I know its flaws best. Liu Dabiao's most powerful decision that year was to pass on the Ba Dao to the entire Zhuangzi. The Chinese army has grown to such a scale in recent years, and it must be indispensable for Ba Dao's help... Xiao
Lun, as a person, you have to look at the good points. Although your ranking is of some use, in the final analysis, you are not here to support the Chinese army... You have to be valued as a person. You can support it, but you can also cause trouble. Next.
, you go to support me, I will discuss with all the heroes in the world, this domineering sword... has some flaws."
Lu Xiaolun and several junior brothers looked at each other, and then they all said: "Father is wise."
"Master is wise."
"Master has a plan..."
"Black Flag will regret what happened today..."
"Hahahaha..." Amidst the compliments from everyone, the old man stroked his beard and laughed in a measured tone.
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At the same time, the large group of people left the street.
Ning Yi and Xigua rode in a carriage together to a secluded part of the city.
"This is great, I offended someone..."
"This old man is a senior in the martial arts world. He is very old and virtuous. Be careful that he calls Master Lin over and smashes your stage..."