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“Kung fu is just craftsmanship, unique skills. There wasn't really a concept of 'martial world' back then. Just a bunch of rundown villages, high mountains, deep forests, lots of bandits. Someone in the east village knew a few moves, and everyone would call it a unique skill. If you went to look, they really would have something. Like a hand-training method passed down from who knows where, or a leg-training method. They'd practice one method for twenty years, and be able to kick a tree in half with one kick. But that's all they could do – nothing else!”

“When I was young, I met a guy like that, a Hu, a little south of Xiangyang. He claimed he could kick a tiger to death, a family training method. His right leg was incredibly strong. Our calves are usually the weakest part, but his was half again as thick as a normal person’s. A normal person couldn’t withstand it. But as long as you avoided that kick, you could push him over. That's what a 'unique skill' is. Truly good martial arts training is about movement, about fighting. Most people who accomplish something are like that.”

Inside a hall in the side courtyard of the inn, the martial arts elder Lu Liutong, had a cup of tea in front of him and was giving a nonstop talk about the stories of the martial world to Xigua, Dusha, Luo Bingren, Ning Yi, and others.

“Look, back then, Liu Dabiao, I still remember him, full beard, looked old, but actually a young whippersnapper, carrying a knife, fighting all over the place. By the time he got to Jiayu, he was already showing signs of mastery. He crossed blows with me, and on the sixteenth move, he raised his knife and slashed diagonally - from up here downwards. At the time, I was using 'Rampaging Ox Plows the Earth' with my feet, and 'White Ape Offers Fruit' with my hands, meeting the blade head-on, and I trapped his hand!”

“Your Badao [霸刀, Overlord Saber]’s slash back then, the posture was very simple. After that one time, that move had two more variations. That's the benefit of moving and fighting a lot. If you have weaknesses, you know how to become stronger. Your Badao still has that slash now, right?”

The old man smiled, made a knife-drawing gesture, and asked everyone. Xigua, Dusha, and the others exchanged glances, and nodded with a smile. “Yes, it’s still there.”

Lu Liutong smiled contentedly, "Martial arts families have a complete set of unique skills passed down, taking advantage of accumulated experience. Liu Family Knife in Miao territory, like my Lu Family in Jiayu, already has a foundation, but the foundation does not mean you can really produce talents. To say Dabiao's martial arts back then, in fact, was finalized during that trip, and then he got the name of Overlord Saber. Also, the Fang family in Qingxi is considered to have passed down several generations, originally with some small power, but not well-known, until Fang La's generation, the family declined, but he took advantage of it."

“Back then, Qingxi was prosperous, but the imperial birthday tax apportionment was also great. Fang La's generation, who produced some capable people? Fang La, Fang Baihua, Fang Qifo, how did they come out? Too many family members, forced out, Fang La joined the Manichaeism, thinking he had found a way, but what kind of stuff is Manichaeism from top to bottom is not you eat me I eat you, if you want not to be eaten, rely on fighting, rely on desperately, have no retreat, Fang family back then also had Fang Xun, Fang Zheng several people, famous, that is, died in the fight."

“Fang La fought out, became Saint Duke. Fang Baihua, although is a woman, heard that she died several times. Why is Fang Qifo called Cloud Dragon Nine Manifestations? He is good at using tricks, every time he strikes, he must plan before he moves, and he is proficient in everything of eighteen kinds of martial arts, every time he strikes at the weakness of others, others say he is meticulous and invisible, in fact, it is because he was the weakest in martial arts at the beginning, and finally got the name of Cloud Dragon Nine Manifestations. Alas, in fact, he later achieved the highest, if it was not delayed in the army formation, it would be no problem to run."

“The Fang family originally wanted to make a world in Qingxi, fighting and fighting accidentally reached the level of the leader, the then leader of the Manichaeism He Yunsheng, heard that he had a relationship with several ministers in the court, itself is also a master of powerful fists, I have seen him for two years, unfortunately, I have not played with him. Under He Yunsheng, the Holy Maiden Sikong Nan's lightness skill and claw skill are excellent, and the left and right guardians are also first-class masters, who knew that on the Dragon Boat Festival that year, Fang La and others invited your father and a large group of people at the Manichaeism headquarters to directly challenge He Yunsheng."

"No one thought he would win, but after that battle, he was the Saint Duke..."

The old man, relying on his seniority, spoke of these things in an orderly manner, occasionally adding a sentence or two of "I have met XX twice" "I have crossed two moves with XX," in an attitude of a lonely master of the past, with snow all over the world. Xigua, Dusha and others more or less knew some of the differences in the details, if they saw it on weekdays, they probably would not be in the mood to listen all the time, but since Ning Yi had come to join in the fun, they smiled and let the old man play.

“Back then in Manichaeism, the reason why the Saint Duke was able to fight He Yunsheng to the end was mainly because your father Dabiao was in the formation beside him. With him, Fang Baihua, and Fang Qifo, they were able to suppress Sikong Nan and those people head-on. After all, Badao Liu Dabiao’s saber technique was so godly and famous for never being ambiguous in face-to-face battles. Unfortunately, it was because of this competition that Fang La seized He Yunsheng’s position, and the others scattered and fled. Fang La refused to listen to the deployment of the big families in the north, so there was the later Yongle disaster, and also because your father’s reputation was too prominent, everyone knew that your Badao Manor had allied with the Saint Duke, and later became the first one the court had to deal with.”

This Lu Liutong has been able to mix in Jiayu for so long, and still be able to play the card of an old hand in the martial arts world in his seventies today, obviously also has some of his own ability, relying on various rumors of the martial arts world, he can connect and outline the outline of the Yongle uprising, which is also quite intelligent.

Although Manichaeism is a grassroots mass organization, its connections with large families in various places are inextricably linked, and I don't know how many people reach out behind it. Sikong Nan and Lin Echan's generation can be regarded as accustomed to puppets, and the scale of development is also large, but to say strength, it is always a plate of loose sand.

After Fang La killed He Yunsheng and drove away Sikong Nan and others, he rectified the congregations of the entire Jiangnan area, and finally twisted the entire Manichaeism into one rope, and relying on the influence of Manichaeism, Li Tianrun, Shi Bao, Deng Yuanjue, Zu Shiyuan and others joined one after another. From this level, the Manichaeism in the era of He Yunsheng and Sikong Nan was just a black gang-like grass-roots team, and the Manichaeism after Fang La's rectification was enough to hang and beat a hundred "former Manichaeism".

But this kind of situation is obviously not in line with the interests of the large families in various places, and began to really suppress Manichaeism from all aspects. Then the conflict between the two sides became increasingly fierce, and finally the Yongle Change appeared. Of course, after the Yongle Change ended, Lin Echan, Sikong Nan and others who came out again regained control of Manichaeism, and made it return to the state of loose sand in the past, the teachings spread everywhere, but there was no management. Although Lin Echan himself once aroused some political ideals, with the repeated crushing of the Jin people and even Lou Shuwan, a weak woman, it now seems that he has recognized the status quo and is unwilling to toss again.

Ning Yi was able to figure out these situations relying on Bamboo Lodge's intelligence network and a large number of green forest people, but it was still interesting for him to see an old man who tells allusions being able to piece together an outline like this. If he hadn't pretended to be a follower and couldn't speak, he would have wanted to ask the other party about Cui Xiaolv's whereabouts - Dusha and others had never really seen this one, maybe they were just ignorant.

After Lu Liutong commented on Fang La and Liu Dabiao, he then began to talk about Zhou Tong: "Back then, Zhou Tong was in charge of the Imperial Boxing Hall for more than ten years. Although people say he is invincible now, I think whether he could have this title back then is worth considering. But he is also powerful, why? Because in addition to teaching students, he went everywhere, upholding justice everywhere - that is to say, the ones who fight well must move around more."

“In the early years, when the Jinghan Dynasty was still around, the one who made a name for himself all over the world in the end was that Lin Zongwu. He was originally a Manichaeism Protector. No one thought that he could later cultivate to that level… Enemies aside, back then in Jiayu, I crossed blows with him. This person's internal strength is profound, and it's hard to find an opponent in the world. He later raised an army to resist the Jin in Jin territory, which can be regarded as meritorious to the country. I think, if you want to do great things now, you can have the air of swallowing the world, and this World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament can invite him to come - of course, this is your internal affairs, and I'm just mentioning it."

“If he wants to come, we would certainly welcome him.” Xigua smiled.

“This kind of breadth of mind, has the aura of Dabiao back then.” Lu Liutong complimented with satisfaction.

The old man took a sip of tea, and after a moment, he said, "Actually, to improve martial arts, the main thing is to move around. In the past ten years or so of great changes in the Central Plains, to be honest, the northerners went south, and the people were in dire straits, but in fact, it was also more than ten years of forcing the northern fist to spread south, and the integration and exchange. In these years, you may be in the northwest or in the southwest, and you have not participated much in the Jiangnan green forest, but in my opinion, there are some people who have made some names in this troubled world."

“For example, in Lin'an back then, there was a Nie Jincheng, this person has high martial arts and deep background, nicknamed Python Hero, I once sparred with him a few moves, and talked for an afternoon. Unfortunately, when Lin'an was captured, this person must have sacrificed in resistance and failed to escape. Alas, this person is a rare hero! One of his subordinates is called Chen Guizhi, this name sounds like a woman, but this person is very tall and has infinite strength, and it is said that he has come to Chengdu this time.”

“In addition, there is a middleman in Xiangchu known as Honest Monk, who has convenient news and penetrating eyes, and is on good terms with all families. Although he doesn’t do much, I know that he is a ruthless man.”

Ning Yi reached out and touched his nose.

The old man may be unknown in Jiayu, but the news seems to be well-informed and profound. At this time, he was discussing heroes over wine, introducing many heroes who have appeared in recent years, and then gradually entering the topic.

This time he came to Chengdu, he brought his second son Lu Xiaolun and several disciples under his command. His son is already in his fifties, and it is said that he has been practicing in the Jianghu for the past thirty years, spending half of his time traveling to various places to make friends with martial arts masters and sparring with others. This time he brought the other party over because he felt that his son was ready to graduate and see if he could get a position in the Huaxia Army. In the old man's opinion, it is best to get a position such as a forbidden army instructor as a starting point.

In the past, in Bianliang and other places, it was a good background for martial arts practitioners to get a position such as an 800,000-strong forbidden army instructor, but for the Lu family who already knew Xigua, Dusha and others, the position of military instructor was naturally only a starting point.

"The Huaxia Army has been constantly training troops in the mountains in the west, and is admirable on the battlefield. If you compare the military formations, there is naturally nothing to be learned from the Wu Dynasty in the east, but after more than ten years of the intersection and integration of the north and south martial arts worlds, there are still many unique skills that can be used for reference. Xiaolun has traveled in Jiangnan for these years, made friends with famous families from all walks of life, and has a broad knowledge. In my opinion, he is already competent to be a coach in the army, so I let him come over to see him. I am also concerned about the descendants of old friends, and I took the opportunity to come here to walk around and see while my body is still strong. Xiaolun also has several unique skills, which can be demonstrated now, haha."

Lu Xiaolun is in his fifties, and looks quite strong. He didn't interrupt when his old father was speaking, and only stood up to salute everyone at this time. The other disciples then took out various performance equipment, such as large pieces of buffalo bones, green bricks, wooden dummies, etc.

The buffalo bone is large and hard, and it is packed in a cloth bag. The disciples took it out and placed it in front of everyone. Ning Yi is now well-informed and knows that this is a prop for performing "Yellow Mud Hands". This Yellow Mud Hand is a martial art of the green forest. When practicing, sticky yellow mud is used as a prop, and it is slowly grabbed with hands little by little. From a small ball of yellow mud to being able to grab a ball of mud as big as a ball with five fingers, in fact, it is practicing the strength and accuracy of five fingers, and Yellow Mud Hand got its name from it.

In addition to practicing grabbing yellow mud, the practitioner of this martial art has to twist various bones by hand every day. In the end, when facing the enemy in battle, he can directly smash the opponent's limb bones with both hands. The hardness of this buffalo bone is far better than ordinary people, and using it to perform shows the performer's strength.

Ning Yi stood behind Xigua and Dusha, looking at the bone in front of Dusha, his lips gradually curled up, he didn't know what made him laugh, he tried to hold back his laughter until his expression gradually twisted, and his stomach trembled.

The two people in front of him are both grandmaster-level masters, although they have their backs to him, how can they not know his reaction? Xigua frowned and glanced at him, then looked at Dusha suspiciously, Dusha sighed, reached out and tapped the bone lightly - he only had one hand. Xigua then understood, and couldn't help laughing, holding his hand to his mouth.

Then Luo Bingren couldn't help laughing either.

Lu Xiaolun over there rubbed his hands and grabbed a bone and snapped it off.

Xigua grabbed the bone with both hands and twisted it, and Luo Bingren also twisted it with both hands over there, but he couldn't break it. Then both of them looked at Dusha.

Dusha sighed.

After that, there were several rounds of performances outside. Lu Xiaolun punched on the wooden dummy, and then demonstrated the basic skills of Eagle Claw, Bone Dislocation Hand and other unique skills. Xigua and others are masters, so they can naturally see that the opponent's martial arts is okay, at least the posture is presentable. However, given the current situation of the Huaxia Army, where everyone is a veteran and sees blood, unless this Lu Xiaolun has been killing people like hemp in the Jiangnan area, otherwise, if he enters the army, he can only be regarded as a sparrow entering an eagle's nest. The blessing of the battlefield's bloody smell on martial arts cannot be compensated by posture.

After the Battle of Xia Village that year, Tong Guan and others sent a martial arts champion to Wu Ruiying to take over the military affairs. The martial arts champion wanted to show his prestige in the army. He challenged the veterans on the ring and said it was a contest, but dividing life and death was just one knife. The martial arts champion named Luo Shengzhou was seriously injured and carried out, and he probably never stepped on the ring with anyone again.

For those veterans on the battlefield, many times the talk of rules may not win against martial arts masters, but as long as they can break the defense, they always have a knife to perish together.

The veterans of Xia Village were still like this, let alone the Huaxia Army soldiers who have killed all over the world in the past ten years. More than ten years ago, soldiers like Mao Yishan would hide behind the battle formation and shiver, but more than ten years later, they could directly grab the highly experienced Jurchen generals and smash them to death on the stones. When that kind of ferocity came out, there were not many people who could confront it head-on.

Xigua and Dusha looked at each other, and then began to state the regulations in the Huaxia Army, and now it is only the first major comprehensive war that has been won. The Huaxia Army has strict military discipline, and cannot be accommodated in the procedures of many things, and there is no shortcut. Brother Lu's family is highly skilled, and the Huaxia Army naturally hopes for the joining of Brother Lu, but there will still be certain procedures and steps, etc.

These words are not false either, the Huaxia Army opens its doors to welcome heroes from all over the world, and will not push anyone out. Although the Lu family wants to take shortcuts, they are not without merit in themselves. The Huaxia Army should naturally hope that he will join, but if he cannot obey this procedure, no matter how high his skills are, the Huaxia Army cannot digest it, let alone the danger of exceptionally promoting him to be a coach - that is tantamount to sending him to death. Of course, such words are not easy to say directly.

Hearing Xigua, Dusha and others say these words, the old man happily expressed his approval, and praised the strictness of the Huaxia Army's military regulations. After that, he said that since the Huaxia Army already has a plan to recruit people, his son and several disciples will naturally act according to the rules, and they also plan to participate in this martial arts tournament held in the southwest, and everything can be discussed then.

Then there were various polite words, and they exchanged greetings with each other.

After that, they chatted about the past in turn, and the two sides roughly resolved the embarrassment before Xigua and others said goodbye and left.

After these people left, Lu Xiaolun and others who returned to the courtyard immediately turned gloomy. "Dad, they look down on us."

“You haven’t defeated the Jurchens, and of course they look down on you.” Lu Liutong returned to the table, picked up the tea and took a sip, and tried his best to suppress his gloomy face, showing a calm and indifferent demeanor, "The Huaxia Army has done something, and it is human nature to have this kind of arrogance. 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 tournament."

"The vision is too low." Lu Liutong said leisurely, holding the teacup, his eyes looked at the sky, and he was silent for a long time, "Prepare the posts, these days, I will take you to meet all the martial arts colleagues who have arrived in Chengdu at this time, and sit down to discuss martial arts."

The old man turned his gaze to the few people in the room, opened his lips, and after a while, opened his mouth word by word: "Liu Dabiao back then, I changed two moves of Badao in his hands, today's Badao, these two moves are still there, its flaws, only I know best. Liu Dabiao's most powerful decision back then was to pass Badao on to the people of the entire Zhuangzi. In these years, the Huaxia Army has been able to have such a scale, and it must be the help of Badao. Xiaolun, to be a human being, you have to look at the strengths. It is certainly useful for you to get a ranking, but after all, you are not here to support the Huaxia Army. To be valued, you have to be able to support the venue, and you have to be able to tear down the venue. Next, you go to support the venue, and I will discuss with the heroes of the world, the flaws of this Badao."

Lu Xiaolun and several disciples looked at each other, and then all said, "Father is wise."

"Master is wise."

"Master is all-knowing."

"The Black Flag will regret today's events."

"Hahahaha..." In the compliments of the crowd, the old man stroked his beard and laughed in a cadence.

At the same time, a large group of people left this street.

Ning Yi and Xigua rode in a carriage to a quiet place in the city.

“This is great, we’ve offended someone.”

“The old man is a senior in the martial arts world, of high moral standing, be careful he calls Lin, the leader, to come and tear down your stage.”