I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 136: Living with the Grandmaster (Part )

The sun is high in the sky and birds are singing and insects are chirping outside the window.

Xie Yuan woke up, opened his eyes, and looked at the ceiling. He felt both strange and familiar.

It took him a moment to react, then he remembered why he was on the ground outside, and he stood up silently.

Looking towards the inner room, Mu Chaoyun, wearing a black robe, was still sitting cross-legged on his couch silently, as if he had not moved all night.

After taking a few glances at that charming face, Xie Yuan was wondering whether she was still meditating and practicing to heal her wounds, or had already woken up, when he saw her open her eyes.

Xie Yuan nodded, said "good morning", and went to fetch water to wash up, just like when he lived alone in the past.

But this time, he filled an extra basin with water and placed it on the shelf in the inner room.

Mu Chaoyun silently watched Xie Yuan busying around, his eyes following his figure, then he quietly stood up and started to wash himself with the basin of water.

After a night of deep sleep, Xie Yuan had regained his energy. After cleaning up, it was time for morning practice.

He just stood in the yard, slightly hesitant.

Things like practicing martial arts...

Mu Chaoyun stood at the door at some point and said calmly:
"Is there any secret that could be more powerful than the Black Book? Just practice your skills."

Xie Yuan thought it was true. The two of them had a common secret like the Black Book. To some extent, their relationship was very close, like they were on the same boat.

The peculiarities of his skills can all be attributed to chance and coincidence. The health-preserving skills are chance, the Golden Bell Cover is a coincidence, and as for the others, they can all be shown to others.

However, when it comes to secrets that are more important than the Black Book, it does exist, but Mu Chaoyun can't see them.

Xie Yuan did not dwell on it and started practicing his skills, from the Arhat Stance of the Golden Bell Cover to the Health-Preserving Fist of the Health-Preserving Kung Fu.

Xie Yuan practices these fundamental principles every day, and his achievements today are somewhat related to his efforts.

However, as soon as Xie Yuan started practicing the technique today, he felt something was wrong.

"Huh? Why does it feel... much smoother?"

Xie Yuan was a little surprised. The feeling of practicing today was very different from before.

In the past, when practicing, although the Arhat Posture was already very familiar, it was inevitable that there would be stagnation at the turning point. It was not a problem of the technique or familiarity, but because one's own realm had not reached that level and the blood and qi were not strong enough.

In other words, the hardware is not good enough and the body is not good enough.

But after practicing today, Xie Yuan's practice became much more perfect. His blood and energy flowed naturally, rotating in the blood vessels and joints without any stagnation. His completion of the exercise was 10% better than before.

“It shouldn’t be an illusion.”

Xie Yuan looked at the numbers jumping on the panel. The increase was indeed faster than before, and he was a little surprised.

"Is it because I'm in a good mood today? The King Kong Gate collapsed, and I feel refreshed, and my training is going more smoothly;
"Or is it the effect of Nine Suns Flower? Well, it should be about the same. Miss Qin is still better..."

After practicing the Golden Bell Cover, he tried the health-preserving exercises and found the same effect.

Seeing that his health-preserving exercises had improved slightly, Xie Yuan smiled and was in a good mood.

The only thing that can speed up the slow process of health-preserving exercises, besides the Tianqing Fruit mentioned earlier, is Situ Qin's last prescription with Dibao. I didn't expect that the residual effect still exists today?

Xie Yuan felt refreshed after practicing martial arts. After entering the house, he saw the lunch box and was just about to say that he didn't want to waste it and had to heat it up to eat today. He stretched out his hand to pick it up, but it was exceptionally light.

He was stunned for a moment, opened it, and found that it was empty, with only the plate left.

Xie Yuan looked at the food box, then at Mu Chaoyun who was sitting still and acting as if nothing had happened, and said with a smile:

"Miss Mu, did you have a midnight snack?"

"Ah."

Mu Chaoyun hummed calmly, with no expression on his face.

"Ok."

Xie Yuan secretly grumbled that the Grandmaster had a big appetite. The amount that Boss Wu gave him was enough for several big men, but it was eaten up by Mu Chaoyun.

He picked up the lunch box and went to the cafeteria to fill it with several large trays of meat buns, a bucket of pumpkin millet porridge, a large plate of side dishes, and a dozen boiled eggs. He returned to the room and placed it next to Mu Chaoyun.

"Miss Mu, please have breakfast."

Mu Chaoyun glanced at the food box, his cheeks slightly hot, and he pursed his lips and said:

"I can't eat that much by myself."

Xie Yuan was silent for a moment, then said:
"There's mine in here."

"……Oh."

The two of them had breakfast at the same table, and they seemed inexplicably harmonious.

After breakfast, Xie Yuan looked at Mu Chaoyun, whose face was much rosier than yesterday. He did not ask where the demon tiger bone had gone, but just asked:
"Miss Mu often sits cross-legged in meditation. Are you practicing Qigong to heal your injuries? I wonder where you are injured? Is there anything else you need my help with? Just let me know."

Mu Chaoyun shook his head slightly and did not elaborate:

"I have enough food to fill my stomach and a place to shelter from the rain. I don't ask for anything else. Of course, if there are precious spiritual medicines like bones to replenish my qi and blood, that would be the best."

Xie Yuan said helplessly:
"The chief escort only has one, and I'm afraid the escort agency doesn't have any more. I'll go to the pharmacy and ask if there are any other blood-replenishing prescriptions."

Mu Chaoyun shook his head and said:

"No need for the usual treatment. I have my own medicine for injuries. It just takes time."

"so."

Xie Yuan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

The day after the King Kong Gate was destroyed, the door of the escort agency was trampled. People came to get close to him, to pay their respects, to celebrate, to build relationships, and the huge escort agency was almost crowded like a vegetable market, and the escort team couldn't even leave.

In addition to those targeting the escort agency, there were also quite a few who targeted Xie Yuan himself.

Xie Yuan's deeds in the ring yesterday had already spread. On this cloudy day, the streets and alleys of Zhao County were filled with people talking about his name. From the elderly to children, he was truly a household name.

The most obvious effect of his fame is that, in addition to those who want to make friends with him, there are more matchmakers coming to his door today.

However, Xie Yuan had already told the people from the escort agency in advance that he would close the door to visitors, concentrate on practicing martial arts, and not see anyone.

Socializing is too troublesome, it’s better to practice martial arts.

Another thing is that Xie Yuan might not be able to stay in Yunzhao County for too long, so there is no need to waste his time.

The operation and development of the escort agency was handled by Shen Longteng and several other escort leaders, and Xie Yuan did not care.

As for Yu Chunsheng, he has been very quiet until today.

Apart from the fact that he was furious yesterday and even destroyed the county government office, he did not take any further action. He was very honest and did not even use criminal law to disgust the escort agency, which was his best practice.

The Vajra Sect is his foundation and his greatest confidence; without the financial and personal support of the Vajra Sect, Yu Chunsheng is nothing more than a floating duckweed in the officialdom, unable to stir up any waves.

There are many people watching him, waiting for an opportunity to bring him down.

Xie Yuan still had the two pages of the account book in his arms, waiting for the Deputy Chief of Justice of Yunzhou Prefecture to attack so that he could completely strip Yu Chunsheng of his protective skin.

The day Yu Chunsheng took off his official uniform was the day he died.

This day is not far away.

Xie Yuan practiced martial arts behind closed doors in the courtyard. When it was time for lunch, he went to get enough food for several people and came back to eat with Mu Chaoyun.

Warriors have a good appetite, so even if Xie Yuan eats more, no one would object.

In the afternoon, Xie Yuan practiced in the courtyard again.

Bagua Mountain-Shaking Fist and Moon-Chopping Axe, these fighting styles also require hard work.

Xie Yuan was practicing and shouting when he suddenly heard Mu Chaoyun's voice:
"If you had held back a little more force and accumulated a little more momentum when you struck that axe just now, it would have been much better."

Xie Yuan paused when he heard the voice, thought about it, and hissed.

He immediately used this move again, and indeed felt that the axe was more under his control, with more subsequent changes, making it difficult for the enemy to escape.

Xie Yuan couldn't help but said in surprise:
"Miss Mu also knows how to use an axe?"

"That's not the case. But the principles of martial arts are basically the same. If you understand one principle, you will understand everything."

Mu Chaoyun stood by the door, his voice flat.

Xie Yuan was immediately filled with respect. The person in front of him was a master, and a young master at that.

The realm of the Twin Bridges of Heaven and Earth is called the Grandmaster, and it is not a random name.

Martial artists who can reach this realm are one in ten thousand and are extremely rare. However, those in this realm have already begun to sense the external world and comprehend the ways of nature. Their understanding of martial arts is by no means comparable to that of external training or the realm of qi and blood transformation. The title of Grandmaster is well deserved.

Although Mu Chaoyun never told him her age, Xie Yuan, after spending two days with her, clearly felt that she was not the type who had the secret to maintaining her youthful appearance, and it was very likely that she was no more than thirty years old.

At this age and at this level, the word "genius" is not enough to describe him.

Xie Yuan knew that she was capable, but she had a cold personality. He never thought that she would take the initiative to teach him, so he became a little excited.

Shen Longteng's advice and experience were of great help to him. With Mu Chaoyun's one-on-one explanation, isn't it time to take off?

Xie Yuan shamelessly asked a barrage of questions, ranging from boxing to weapons, from internal strength to training methods, and he kept asking until the sun was setting.

Mu Chaoyun's voice was calm and peaceful, as if any problem in martial arts could not stump her, and she did not even show any impatience.

If Xie Yuan hadn't been a bit sensible and had ordered dinner first, he would probably have pestered Mu Chaoyun and asked her until the stars and the moon were high in the sky.

After dinner, Xie Yuan couldn't wait to try out the many new tricks and martial arts theories he had learned in the afternoon, and he really understood all of his previous difficult problems!

The most direct effect is that the progress on the panel increases rapidly, and the efficiency is much higher.

"The Grandmaster gives me personal guidance. What a treat!"

Xie Yuan couldn't stop smiling. He even felt reluctant to let Mu Chaoyun go. He just hoped that she would recover slowly.

When it was almost time to rest, Xie Yuan obediently fetched two buckets of water without any complaints.

Mu Chaoyun still used the tub in the room, which was Xie Yuan's bathtub. Although she was still uncomfortable while bathing, she did not blush.

People's ability to adapt is always strong.

Then, it was midnight.

Mu Chaoyun took back the porcelain bottle and looked at Xie Yuan curled up in a ball with a calm gaze, no longer reluctant to give up the elixir.

The next morning.

As Xie Yuan practiced, he looked strange.

Why do I feel smoother than yesterday? Although Mu Chaoyun's advice is very useful to me, this feeling...

It's as if the talent has increased?
Xie Yuan practiced Kung Fu, which was almost effortless and he felt relaxed all over.

Just like a top student solving a problem, there is never anything he cannot learn, and everything goes smoothly and he can handle it with ease.

Coupled with the visible progress before his eyes, he did not feel tired of studying at all. Instead, he became like a martial arts madman, practicing hard over and over again under Mu Chaoyun's watchful eye.

This efficiency is no more than that of using the demon tiger bone. If he continues like this, in a few days, he will be able to break through the bone forging barrier and achieve the fourth level of training.

(End of this chapter)