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Chapter 398 The Love of the Two Elders
"You old fool, don't beg me. It will be useless even if you beg me until next year. I will show you a paragraph every day. Once you can recite it by heart, I will show you the next paragraph. Otherwise, how many books in the Bagua Sect can withstand your destruction?"

Old lady Liu said very impolitely.

"My dear ancestor, please forgive me. You know I have been working day and night on this. When I have finished my research, I will definitely hand it over to you intact!" The old man surnamed Huang was about to cry.

"Intact? You will surely shamelessly say, ah, this, seems to have been used as toilet paper... or, ah, secret book, by the way, where is the secret book and so on. Haven't you destroyed enough secret books of the Bagua Sect?" Old lady Liu said with contempt.

"Ahem, I really didn't mean it. I promise to change my job, okay—"

"no!"

"Is there nothing else to discuss?"

"There's no room for negotiation, you 'secret killer', just go cool off!"

"Oh, by the way, little girl Su Ru must remember it. Boy, Su Ru, you better tell me, otherwise I will climb through your window when you go to bed at night."

"Go ahead, we usually stay on the 88th floor of the hotel." Zhang Wufeng said with a smile.

"...You bully me too! Boy, I'll give you the true explanation of Xingyiquan in exchange, and you recite it to me." The old man surnamed Huang was really anxious.

"Oh? Old man, when did you truly understand Xingyiquan? This is strange." The old woman surnamed Liu said disdainfully.

"Why don't I understand? The name 'Secret Book Killer' wasn't given for nothing! Listen carefully!

"Tao is the root of yin and yang and the body of all things. Before the Tao is developed, it hangs in the void; after the Tao is developed, it spreads among all things. The Tao is one and nothing more. In heaven it is called destiny, in man it is called nature, in things it is called reason, in boxing it is called internal strength. That is why there are three schools of internal boxing, Xingyi, Bagua and Tai Chi, with different forms; at its extreme, the Tao of returning to the void is one. The Book of Changes says: One yin and one yang are called Tao. If one is partial to yin or partial to yang, both are called illness. Throughout a person's life, improper diet, disharmony of qi and blood, and lack of energy are all due to the disharmony of yin and yang. Therefore, the ancients created internal boxing to make people concentrate on pondering, thinking about its principles, practicing it with their bodies, and conforming to its Tao, so that they can restore their original nature. However, there are many schools of boxing in our country, with different forms and applications. One cannot exhaust their number in a lifetime, and cannot exhaust their methods through the ages..."

"Oh? You old man, you really have some skills. However, this is the only thing that I, an old woman, understand. Isn't this the spirit of Xingyiquan? In order to avoid embarrassment in running away from Xingyiquan, you memorized these things for three days and four nights." Old woman Liu continued to criticize.

"I... old woman, can you please give me some face? You are really going too far."

"Why do you need face? To pick up girls?"

"Humph, vulgar, I won't bother with someone as vulgar as you!"

"Then don't worry about the true teachings of Baguazhang."

"what……"

……

Watching the two bickering, Zhang Wufeng and Su Ru also felt very warm, as if they were a family chatting together.

However, what the old man surnamed Huang said is indeed good stuff.

"Hmph, then I will explain to you in detail the three realms of the use of internal energy: bright energy, dark energy, and transformed energy! Old woman, continue to look at me with your vulgar and shy eyes!"

"Humph, look at you, I'm looking at you with contempt and disdain!"

"Hmph! Ming Jin is the strength of boxing. Yi Gu is the way to change bones by training essence into Qi. Because the innate Qi and acquired Qi in the human body are not in harmony, the body is not strong, so the way was invented. Generally speaking, when a person is born, his nature is good, his body is strong, and his roots are solid, which are purely innate. Later, when knowledge is opened and the spiritual orifice is closed, the order is not in harmony, and the yin and yang are not in harmony. All of these are due to the acquired blood and qi. Therefore, the blood and qi are prevalent, and the positive energy is weak, so that the body's muscles and bones cannot be strong... …The boxing classics say: “Stillness is the essence, movement is the function”, which is different from the ancient five animals and eight-section training methods that have essence but no function. Because boxing has infinite magical functions, it first has to change bones, change tendons, wash marrow, mix yin and yang, transform hardness and softness, be silent and odorless, and be a whole body of emptiness and spiritual communication. Therefore, only with the whole body of emptiness and spiritual communication can there be magical functions of divine and unpredictable. Therefore, boxing is a unity of internal and external qi, a single source of movement and stillness, and a unity of body and function, so stillness is the essence and movement is the function…

The hidden power is the soft power in boxing, which is the way to practice qi to transform spirit and change muscles. Practice the bright power first, and then practice the hidden power, which means to stop the fire of the small Zhoutian in Dandao and then use the big Zhoutian kung fu. When the hands of the bright power stop, it is the bathing of the small Zhoutian. When the hands and feet of the hidden power stop but not stop, it is the bathing of the four directions of the big Zhoutian. The power used in boxing is to combine the form, qi and spirit, and pull the two hands back with force, which is like pulling a steel wire. Use the power of the two hands forward and backward: push the left hand forward and pull the right hand back; or push the right hand forward and pull the left hand back, which is like tearing silk cotton; or like pulling a hard bow with both hands. It means to pull it open slowly with force. The two hands or the right hand is turned outward and horizontally, and the left hand is wrapped in power. Or the left hand is turned outward and horizontally, and the right hand is wrapped in power, just like the two hands of practicing the crocodile form, or the wrapping fist of practicing the chain boxing...

Hua Jin means to practice the spirit to return to emptiness, which is also called the skill of washing the marrow. It is to practice the hidden power to the softest and smoothest, which is called the extreme of softness and smoothness, and the end of the hidden power. The Dan Jing says: "When yin and yang are mixed, hardness and softness are completely transformed, it is called the maturity of the elixir." The end of soft power is the beginning of Hua Jin. So add more skills to practice the spirit to return to emptiness, until the body and spirit disappear, and merge with the truth of the Tao, so that there is no sound and no smell, which is called the release of the elixir. The boxing classics say that "there is no boxing, no intention, and the true intention is in the unintentional", which is called Hua Jin. Practice the spirit to return to emptiness, and the work of washing the marrow is completed. Hua Jin is different from practicing Hua Jin. Both Ming Jin and An Jin have Hua Jin. Hua Jin is a short movement of the hands in and out, which is also called short power. It is like grabbing the wall with your hands, swiping down, and the hands still return to your body, so it is called Hua Jin. Practicing Hua Jin is no different from the previous two steps of kung fu in form, but the power used is different. The boxing classics say: "Three turns and nine rotations are one form", which means this. The three turns are to transform essence into qi, to transform qi into spirit, and to return spirit to emptiness, which are Ming Jin, An Jin, and Hua Jin. The three turns are that Ming, An, and Hua Jin are one form; the nine rotations are nine rotations of pure Yang. Transforming to nothingness and returning to pure Yang is this principle..."

The old man surnamed Huang spoke of these so-called things very arrogantly. Although the old lady Liu sneered, her expression became a little serious, and there was some appreciation in her eyes.

Zhang Wufeng and Su Ru felt something in their hearts.

In the specific classification of internal strength, there are also the distinctions of bright strength, dark strength and transformed strength, but Zhang Wufeng still does not know the specific division. However, in theory, if we talk about realm, he should be at least at the level of dark strength now. According to the classification of the old man surnamed Huang, the strength of the Taoist with one eyebrow is only at the level of dark strength.

In this case, the road to martial arts seems to be very long indeed.

"What do you think? Your analysis is thorough and reasonable, right? People who have something in their heads can stand the test. Real gold is not afraid of fire! Humph!" said the old man surnamed Huang proudly.

"You have fooled people who don't understand with this stuff many times. To those who do understand, it's just a bunch of paper talk. You understand Xingyi and these things, but don't you think I don't understand?

Hmph, let's take Xingyi boxing as an example. The way of Xingyi boxing is very easy to practice, but also very difficult. Easy means that the form of boxing is very easy and simple without being complicated. The beginning and end of the boxing, the use of movements, are all what people know without thinking and can do without learning. The use of movements of the whole body is also common sense. However, when people have not learned, the use of hands and feet movements is not regular and cannot be coordinated. What is taught is nothing more than putting the forms that people know without thinking, can do without learning, and use in daily life into rules, so that the four limbs can move without being scattered. If you practice it with perseverance and without interruption, you can achieve perfection. If you reach perfection, the use of all forms will be in accordance with the Tao. From the perspective of others, there is a movement and stillness, a word and silence, and a mysterious and unpredictable spirit. However, you don't know that you are good at boxing. Because the use of movements is common sense, it is not difficult for people, so boxing is very easy to practice. The Doctrine of the Mean says: "Everyone eats and drinks, but few can appreciate the taste." The difficulty is that some practitioners are tired of the simple form of boxing and are not good for viewing, so they give up halfway. Or some practitioners hate the ordinary principles and lack of wonderful rules. They only like strong energy and strange shapes. Therefore, they practice all their lives but cannot get the balanced way of Xingyi boxing. Therefore, they like to pursue lofty goals and look at the principles in a biased way. Therefore, it is very difficult to get the principles of boxing. The Doctrine of the Mean says: "The Tao is not far from people, but people are far from people because of the Tao." This is the meaning.

......"

Old Lady Liu snorted and said, "These things are analyzed in every martial arts book. Xingyi and Bagua have been friends for many years, and their comments on each other are countless. The words of the older generation are so precious. If you think it makes sense, it's not surprising to write it down. But I can't stand you pretending here! You are so old, but you still cheat your disciples. Come to me if you have the guts!"

Old lady Liu snorted coldly.

"Old woman, asking you for it? It's better to face a gorilla. I have no face around you, let alone anything else! I will compete with you today. You say I am cheating people, so I will exchange the real thing with Su Ru and others, and make them willingly tell me the skills, humph!"

"You dare to call me a gorilla? You're asking for a fight!"

"Just fight, who is afraid of whom?"

"Then beat me! Humph, you must be itchy after not being beaten for a few days."

"I haven't given you a massage for a few days. It seems you are horny now."

"Old rascal!"

"Prude!"

……

Looking at the two people who were already fighting, Zhang Wufeng couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, while Su Ru seemed to be used to it.

"They both like each other, which is rare. They are so old and still have such feelings for each other, but they both care about their reputation and don't want to admit it. Oh, it's difficult."

"They will realize this naturally. In fact, love sometimes doesn't need to be public. It's OK as long as they are happy with some fighting and playing."

Looking at the two old men who were fighting fiercely in the distance, Zhang Wufeng suddenly felt a little envious. In the dark night, the candlelight was flickering. In such a situation, two old men who had been together for many years were competing with each other. Who could say that this was not a kind of happiness?
The wish of holding hands and watching the sunset together when we are old is certainly beautiful, but the current scene is equally touching.

"Yes, so no matter what, I will not pass on the true teachings of Baguazhang to Master Huang. In fact, the reason why he is crazy is because of a mistake he made in the past, which caused him to kill all his relatives. Therefore, Master Huang, who is afraid of loneliness, would rather laugh and make noise on the peak than recall the past. Although this is an escape, it is also an attitude."

"In fact, I also feel that crazy people often have unspeakable tragic pasts. Otherwise, what else could drive a person to this point?" Zhang Wufeng stared into the distance, looking thoughtfully.

Physically, the two elderly people have some old age diseases, not too many, but with treatment, the effect will always be good.

However, physical illnesses are easy to treat, but psychological ones are very difficult.

All we can do is watch, old lady Liu, open his dusty heart as soon as possible. Even though he is an old man, the old man surnamed Huang, it seems that this is just his first love in his life.

"Wufeng, please help treat Uncle Huang's health. Also, my master has some hidden illness." Su Ru pleaded gently.

"Don't worry, I have already planned this. We will start after they are done making trouble. Besides, I heard that your Bagua Sect has some special tests. Only after completing those tests can you take away the female or male disciples of Bagua Sect. So I will not let you down on this point." Zhang Wufeng hugged Su Ru gently, watching the fight between the two elders in the distance, and said seriously.

"Well, Wufeng, you're so nice." Su Ru snuggled in Zhang Wufeng's arms contentedly. A different kind of warmth enveloped her. To her, having Zhang Wufeng's arms was like having the whole world.
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This chapter contains some martial arts theory, so it is more than 600 words long.

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