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Chapter 213 Han Muxia Invites Him to Teach

Two more days passed.

With only tomorrow remaining, Ye Ningzhen has already begun packing her things, and after tomorrow, she will set off directly south.

The Chinese Alliance left a few people to guard the house, and took the rest of the valuables with them.

There were many things, including the wealth collected by the Huanglian Sect. Chen Zhan didn't try to distribute them; he planned to take them all to the south.

There's no way to distribute this money, and the situation in the capital hasn't reached its most critical point yet.

It's not too late to use this money when war breaks out and people are displaced.

Chen Zhan is ready to go to the hotel where Wang Ziping is staying tomorrow to finish the competition.

This legendary figure has come to the capital; it would be a great pity not to meet him.

However, that afternoon, just after the arena was closed, Wang Xiangzhai returned from Tianjin, bringing one person with him.

This person is also a renowned expert.

Han Muxia!
Masters of Xingyi and Bagua have complex lineages, drawing on a wide range of schools of thought to create their own unique styles.

As Wang Xiangzhai entered, he introduced, "Alliance Leader, this is Han Muxia, a highly accomplished disciple of 'Lightning Hand' Zhang Zhankui, and of the same generation as you."

Chen Zhan walked out of the inner hall and glanced around.

Han Muxia was in his fifties, but he did not look his age. He had mastered internal martial arts, had a tall and upright figure, a dignified appearance, and a handsome face. He was known in the martial arts world as "Jade-faced Tiger".

Dressed in traditional martial arts attire, with agile posture and resolute eyes, he exudes a heroic spirit.

Wang Xiangzhai then said to Han Muxia, "This is Chen Zhan, the martial arts alliance leader appointed by the National Government."

Han Muxia stepped forward and shook hands with Chen Zhan, his attitude extremely friendly: "I have long heard of your name. I never imagined that the 'Demon Star' who was famous in Tianjin half a year ago was actually Alliance Leader Chen, let alone that he was a member of our Xingyi School."

Chen Zhan was also very happy; seeing someone famous in later generations always brings a sense of joy.

"Senior Brother Han, you're too kind. I've admired you for a long time. Back in Tianjin, I was constantly being hunted down and didn't have time to visit any of my senior brothers and uncles. How is Uncle Zhang?"

"My master is well, but he has been unwell for the past two years and has been unable to visit me in person."

"How dare I? Senior Uncle Zhang is an elder, and it is only right that a junior should pay him a visit."

"Haha, it's good that the Alliance Leader has this idea. Although our martial arts sect values ​​seniority, we should judge status by martial arts skills. Seniority is not very useful."

Han Muxia dared not agree; he was no fool like Xue Dian.

Along the way, just from Wang Xiangzhai's description, he knew how terrifying Chen Zhan was. Even Wang Xiangzhai, a master who was close to the Dan realm, was convinced of his abilities.

It's not like he's never met a grandmaster before.

There is one in Tianjin today.

Li Shuwen retired from public life a few years ago and went into seclusion in Tianjin. Not many people know about him, but I have met him many times.

Moreover, the clever people in the martial arts world were not surprised by Chen Zhan's sudden rise to prominence, because many grandmasters suddenly appeared and were already among the top masters in the world.

Wang Wu, Li Cunyi, and Li Shuwen were all like this.

Even Sun Lutang, who traveled to famous mountains and rivers for four years and was born at the age of thirty-five, was invincible in the world.

Tian Jingjie wasn't there at the time, otherwise Han Muxia would have called him "Dear Uncle-Master".

They quickly took their seats, and the clever little fox came up to pour tea, even calling him "Uncle-Master."

Han Muxia glanced at the little fox; it was only eleven or twelve years old, yet its Three-Body Stance was already quite proficient.

"Junior Brother Chen, is this kid your disciple?" Han Muxia had been arguing with Chen Zhan for a long time, but in the end, he couldn't persuade Chen Zhan otherwise and changed his address to Junior Brother Chen.

"That's right. I met him when I first arrived in Tianjin. He's young but very clever."

"You've only been practicing for half a year?" Han Muxia asked in surprise.

"It's been less than half a year."

"Wow, that's a really good prospect. He's been following you since he was a child. I wonder what he'll be like in twenty years!" Han Muxia exclaimed in surprise, genuinely happy for Chen Zhan.

He loved teaching his apprentices.

Among the many masters and grandmasters of the Republic of China era, there were countless individuals with great achievements, but when it came to teaching disciples, Han Muxia was arguably unparalleled.

In 1916, Nankai School in Tianjin added a martial arts course and hired Han Muxia as a martial arts instructor.

In just a few years, he trained hundreds of apprentices, all of whom later went on to fight against the Japanese, proficient in both literature and martial arts.

When Han Muxia was teaching, he discovered a young man among his students who was handsome, talented, and had thick eyebrows and big eyes. He was exceptionally serious when practicing, hardworking, and quick to learn. Han Muxia liked him very much and taught him all his skills.

Unfortunately, this student only studied for a little over a year before transferring to another school for other reasons.

This is also one of his greatest regrets.

This student is so famous that he could even be described as someone who has shaken China and reshaped the nation.

His name is Zhou Xiangyu.

Unfortunately, Han Muxia did not live to see that day. Later, war broke out, and he could no longer run his martial arts school or teach. He became impoverished and died a year before liberation.

Hearing the praise, the little fox was a little embarrassed and very humble: "Uncle, you flatter me. I haven't received the true teachings yet, and my master doesn't let me practice for too long."

Han Muxia smiled and said, "Your master is right. In three more years, when your muscles and bones are fully developed, you can start to work hard to train."

The little fox understood this principle and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master."

After pouring the tea, he left.

Chen Zhan, Han Muxia, and Wang Xiangzhai were drinking tea in a very harmonious atmosphere, but Chen Zhan knew that Han Muxia's visit was not just to say hello.

"Did Senior Brother Han come because of my crippling of Xue Dian?"

Chen Zhan asked directly, without any hesitation or concealment.

Han Muxia nodded, then shook his head: "Well, to be honest, this is one of them."

"According to seniority, Xue Dian is my junior brother. My master and Uncle-Master Cunyi are like brothers, both being members of the Xingyi School. My master sent me to come and see if he could resolve our grievances, and I cannot disobey his orders."

"Although we are both in Tianjin, I don't have much of a relationship with Xue Dian. He is too domineering, both in teaching boxing and in his personal life. We martial artists shouldn't be like that. Martial arts emphasizes concealing one's strengths and revealing one's weaknesses in order to kill someone with deadly skill. Arrogant and domineering people can never amount to anything."

"I don't like him, but I have no grudge against him. I came here to ask Junior Brother Chen why he disregarded our fellow disciples and took such a cruel action?"

Han Muxia and Chen Zhan exchanged a few words; both were quick-witted and straightforward.

Chen Zhan was not displeased and said directly, "My master and I both studied under Grandmaster Liu Lanqi. We are like brothers, so I don't need to use empty words to appease you."

"To outsiders, I said that Xue Dian wrecked my place and injured my people, but that was only a small part of the reason. The biggest reason was that there was something wrong with him."

Han Muxia treated Chen Zhan with special regard for his straightforwardness, but unexpectedly, Chen Zhan didn't make any excuses.

"How do you say this?"

"You just said that he is arrogant and domineering. You should know about his past. Just because his senior brother gave him some pointers on martial arts, he started a fight. When he couldn't win, he simply left. In the past ten years, he switched allegiance to Master Lingkong. Did he do that without Master Cunyi's consent?"

"He only returned after his master Cunyi died, vying for a position in the Chinese Martial Arts Association. I would call him a traitor to his master and a disgrace to his ancestors!"

"Of course, that happened back then. After Master Cunyi passed away, the eldest disciple of that sect, Shang Yunxiang, took charge, and it was none of anyone else's business."

"But when he arrived in Tianjin, he did nothing good. Relying on his strength, he oppressed the people, coveted power, and had close ties with the Yiguandao sect. Sooner or later, he would cause a great disaster!"

Nothing else mattered, but upon hearing "Yiguandao," Han Muxia suddenly looked up.

"Yiguandao? Is this true? Does Junior Brother Chen have definite information?"

"Yiguandao originated in Shanxi. In recent years, Xue Dian has been traveling between Shanxi and Tianjin. If you go to Shanxi and do some research, you will find out that Yiguandao is an organization that operates openly and does not hide anything."

Han Muxia is among the most enlightened people in the martial arts world. Others may not know what "Yiguandao" is, but he has taught at the university for many years and knows a lot about these cult organizations, and he detests them.

Yiguandao originated in the third year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, when Wang Jueyi, a native of Qingzhou, Shandong, broke away from Xiantiandao and founded Dongzhentang, spreading the "Last One Teaching".

In the twelfth year of the Guangxu Emperor's reign, his fellow townsman and disciple Liu Qing falsely claimed that the phrase "My Way is consistent throughout" from the Analects of Confucius, and renamed it "Yiguandao".

Last year, Zhang Guangbi colluded with Sun Suzhen to become the 18th generation "patriarch" of Yiguandao.

Yiguandao claims that the entire universe is divided into three phases: "Red Yang," "Green Yang," and "White Yang," each lasting 18,000 years.

This was during the end of the "White Yang" period, when a great calamity was imminent. People were told that they needed to believe in "Yiguandao" to avoid disaster and calamity. This was used to bewitch people and attract a large number of people who had suffered from war to join the sect.

Yiguandao has various ways of raising money, such as donations for religious activities, examinations, ordination, and merit fees. The higher the level of the leader, the more money they have. In order to obtain religious positions and collect money, followers constantly expand the number of followers, forming a pyramid-shaped method of raising money.

Sadly, the current methods of proselytizing Yiguandao are completely ignored.

Only someone like Han Muxia, who has received a considerable education at university, understands the dangers involved. Many ordinary people regard him as a savior and devoutly believe in him.

If Xue Dian truly colluded with the Yiguandao sect, he deserves to be beaten to death.

“Junior Brother Chen, this matter is of great importance. I will go to Shanxi to investigate. But no matter what, you are right. Xue Dian’s personality will cause trouble sooner or later. I will appease Master, but Uncle Cunyi’s lineage will not let this go.”

"There's one more thing. Mr. Zhang Boling would like to invite you to visit Nankai University. It seems he intends to invite you to teach there."

Han Muxia was mainly there for this matter. Even if Chen Zhan didn't explain Xue Dian's situation, there was nothing he could do.

But he still had to convey Zhang Boling's instructions.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhan immediately laughed, "Zhang Boling!"
This person has extended an olive branch, so it seems my reputation has truly taken off in the North.

Zhang Boling, a patriotic educator, founded the renowned Nankai education system, cultivating a large number of talents for the country, and is revered as "a creator of modern Chinese education".

The endorsement of the National Government has little effect in the martial arts world, but it is widely recognized by the general public and both government and business circles.

Chen Zhan hesitated.

"How about this, I'll go to Tianjin with you tomorrow. Mr. Zhang has invited me to meet him, but it's probably unlikely I'll get a teaching position."

"Senior Brother Han, wait for me for one more day. I have another day of competition tomorrow, and I also have someone to visit. After that, we can head to Tianjin together, okay?"

Han Muxia was perfectly fine with it, but once Chen Zhan met Zhang Boling, their discussion was none of his business.

(End of this chapter)