Starting from Tianlong, Wudu Tianxia

Chapter 126 Martial Arts of the World

"Young master, we can talk later. The dishes are all served."

Azhu offered to pour tea for the two of them.

"Brother Gao's martial arts skills are truly admirable. We were just making arrogant remarks at the gate, which was a disgrace to ourselves."

"Compared to pine branches and nanmu wood, I am indeed inferior. I offer tea instead of wine as an apology, and hope my brother will not take offense!"

After saying this, Bao Butong and Feng Bo'e tilted their heads back and drank it all in one gulp.

The young man's insight was rare in the world, and the two men knew that their young master did not want to neglect him, so they took the initiative to apologize.

As far as the Murong family's restoration of their kingdom is concerned, if the young man can truly help the young master...

They would have been willing to kneel down and apologize.

Seeing this, Gao Yuan also drank the tea in his cup: "You two are too kind. In the world of martial arts, a few minor disagreements are nothing."

"Excellent! Excellent! You're incredibly generous, brother!"

Murong Fu burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Everyone chatted happily at the table, admiring the table laden with vegetarian dishes: water chestnuts and shrimp, lotus leaf and winter bamboo shoot soup, cherry-flavored vegetarian duck, and Longjing tea-infused tofu.

The dishes are very abundant and exquisite.

Mixed with flower petals and fresh fruit, it is not only beautiful in color, but also has a unique natural fragrance.

Gao Yuan tried several different dishes, and found them all delicious and refreshing. He praised, "With such mountains and rivers, there are such people; with such people, there is such intelligence and talent to create such elegant dishes."

"Brother Murong's forces are full of talented people; even their cooking is exceptionally delicious!"

Seeing his joy, Murong Fu was also extremely pleased: "The dishes of Taihu Lake are incomparable to those of other places. Brother, you will be in for a treat from now on. Abi can cook all the dishes here."

Gao Yuan smiled faintly: "Abi has an exceptional talent for playing the zither, and her intelligence is naturally remarkable. She excels at everything she does."

Azhu suddenly spoke up: "Oh my, Young Master Gao, you really know how to talk. No wonder Abi always praises you."

"Sister A'Zhu, don't speak nonsense in front of our Grandmaster!"

Abi sat at the Murong family's banquet for the first time as a disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect.

Seeing his grandmaster speak eloquently about martial arts and the world, the young master couldn't help but admire him, feeling a sense of honor.

As Abi pondered this, she stole a glance at her grandmaster's profile.

He thought to himself that if his master was willing, he would be willing to cook for him for the rest of his life.

Sensing Abi's emotional fluctuations, Murong Fu smiled slightly.

Because of Abi's connection.

The bond between the Murong family and the young man could perhaps be stronger.

If we can win him over, there's nothing we can't give him!

At this moment, Gao Yuan's gaze was drawn to the scenery of Taihu Lake outside the pavilion. Looking out from the pavilion, the vast expanse of the lake outside Canhezhuang was fully visible.

In this moment, I wish I could play a duet with Xiao Abi on the zither, a song of laughter and sagacity.

But when I thought about how he had lost his mother and needed to abstain from alcohol, meat, and music, I immediately suppressed my urge to drink.

Although there was no fine wine to enhance the mood, Murong Fu was in high spirits.

The banquet lasted until late afternoon.

"Brother, please rest at my residence first. Tomorrow I will take you to the Water Pavilion to study the classics. Don't worry, brother, stay as long as you like. Just treat Canhe Manor as your own home."

The secret manuals in the Water Pavilion of Canhezhuang are numerous and cannot be read in a single day.

Murong Fu's arrangement was quite thoughtful.

Gao Yuan stopped making polite remarks. If Young Master Murong didn't keep talking about restoring the country, he would have been willing to chat with him a bit more.

Murong Fu was extremely kind, having tricked people into learning martial arts from the Water Pavilion while also showing gratitude for taking care of Abi earlier.

As long as Murong Bo doesn't cause trouble in front of him.

He could also overlook the fact that the old man had been causing him trouble in Hanzhou.

Murong Fu didn't let anyone else lead the way; he personally put his arm around the boy and enthusiastically led the way, taking Gao Yuan and Abi to a secluded courtyard.

Now that Abi was no longer a maid in the Murong family, he arranged for her to stay in two of the best rooms.

Early the next morning.

Under a gentle breeze and clear sky, Gao Yuan was surprised to find that Murong Fu had come to find him early in the morning, wanting to go to the Wuji Water Pavilion with him.

The waterside pavilion is nestled on an island north of Canhe Village, visible from afar.

The two sailed on Taihu Lake, landed on an island, and found it covered with ancient trees and bamboo groves. Not only were there soldiers patrolling the forest, but the paths were also winding and subtly connected to the Five Elements.

Practice the profound principles of the Eight Trigrams.

If it is not a member of the Murong clan who enters the forest, it is very easy for them to lose their way.

Without even reaching Mount Sumeru, a small building appeared before them.

A pond is formed outside the pavilion by drawing water from Taihu Lake.

The lotus leaves and sparse reeds add to the serene atmosphere; the water is both a landscape and a barrier, its shimmering surface at night making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion.

The entire building features flying eaves and brackets, green bricks and glazed tiles, vermilion lacquer and red corridors, with a plaque inscribed: Huan Shi Shui Ge (Huan Shi Water Pavilion).

"Brother, this building houses the Murong family's martial arts manuals. Martial arts from all over the world are gathered here. Does it catch your eye?"

"Of course it's good."

Gao Yuan laughed heartily: "The Murong of Jiangnan truly lives up to his reputation!"

"Ha ha!"

Hearing Gao Yuan's praise, Murong Fu was extremely pleased: "Brother, please go inside and take a look. I have already given the order that meals will be served on time."

"There's a communication rope on the first floor. Pull it and someone will come."

"By the way, the third floor is just a cover; there is another secret pavilion underwater, with the entrance mechanism hidden under the bluestone of the pool."

Gao Yuan was deeply moved upon hearing this.

Uh!

It has to be said that Murong Fu's arrangements were extremely meticulous, and he was also incredibly straightforward.

Then he realized that the next layer underwater was probably where the superior martial arts techniques were located.

Even if Murong Fu didn't say it, he himself couldn't find any profound martial arts techniques even if he searched all three floors.

They might not say anything then, but they'll naturally be dissatisfied.

Regardless of Murong Fu's intentions, Gao Yuan accepted this favor with a broad smile.

"Good! Although it is a matter from our sect's past, Brother Murong spoke frankly and did not conceal anything, which shows that you live up to the name of a gentleman. I admire you."

Murong Fu was delighted to see that the young man had lost his aloofness.

After he left, Gao Yuan turned and stepped into the pavilion.

A faint scent of aged ink and books wafted into the air.

Looking around the first floor, the walls of books reach the ceiling, and the shelves are filled with ancient books, scrolls, silks, and even bamboo slips that look old.

The slips of paper were usually named "Qinjiazhai", "Kunlun", "Funiu", "Qionghua", etc.

After searching the entire third floor, although there were no top-notch martial arts techniques, there were moves from all over the world. Reading them could also help to improve the Tianshan Plum Blossom Method.

As Murong Fu instructed, Gao Yuan opened the mechanism and went down to the first floor.

Unlike the upper level, the basement level is slightly smaller, but it is also filled with books.

Under the candlelight, the slips of paper were covered with words such as "Shaolin", "Beggars' Sect", "Penglai", and "Kongtong".

Gao Yuan was overjoyed and casually pulled out two books.

One of the books had the words "Dog-Beating Stick Method" written on the front.

One of the books is titled "The Finger of No-Form Calamity".

The characters are vigorous and powerful, indicating that the person who copied them was a master calligrapher.

Gao Yuan sat cross-legged on the futon, picked up the Dog-Beating Stick Technique, and gazed intently as he flipped through it.

The entire book contains only illustrations, with the names of the moves noted below. It shows both the moves and the footwork and positioning.

The only pity is that the text of the Eight Secret Techniques is incomplete.

Thinking that the Dog-Beating Stick Technique and the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are both passed down orally and without being written down, it is both lofty and liberating.

It is rare that this manuscript can record the moves in detail.

Pages one through ten detail the first move: beating the dog's head with a stick.

The stick in the picture is angled and points straight at the storefront.

Then came the second tactic: a vicious dog blocking the road.

The staff extends horizontally like a wall, combining defense and offense, specifically targeting the lower body.

At a glance, the next scenes are about helping to beat two dogs and turning a dog upside down...

The boy kept reading, flipping through the pages until he reached the last move of the Dog-Beating Stick Technique.

There are no dogs in the world.