From the Ming Dynasty, we will conquer the world

Chapter 65: Strong and Big (7800)

This garden is not too big, with lush green bamboos all around. In the bamboo forest is a deep green pool with clear and still water. An arch bridge like a rainbow runs through the green pool.

There is a pavilion in the center of the pool, with stone pillars and flying eaves, which is elegant and magnificent.

A man wearing black iron armor and a hemp robe was sitting cross-legged in the pavilion with his eyes closed and concentrating. He had a strong and sturdy figure, a square and solemn face, and a heavy feeling all over his body.

Duan Yu felt like a statue made of iron, yet without the slightest chill or coldness of iron. It was as if he was being burned and hammered by fire all the time, trying to temper himself to become sharper.

Even if this person is iron, he is a piece of hot, warm, and vital iron.

Xu Xingze saw shadowy and overlapping illusions from this person, which were like the boxing spirit possessed by the grandmasters in the world of the Ming Dynasty.

The difference is that these illusions are more solid and are much more closely connected to the human body than the illusory spirit of boxing. They correspond to the internal organs and pores throughout the body.

With just one glance, Xu Xing saw from him the deeper mysteries of the inner practice in this world, as if his every move and every breath were the "standard" that martial artists all over the world wanted to emulate.

This does not mean that his martial arts skills are the best in the world, but that his methods and tricks of cultivating internal strength have reached a point where there are no omissions or mistakes.

Even those peerless masters who have deeper skills and higher cultivation than him may not be able to surpass him in terms of their understanding of internal force and attainments in internal skills.

If we say that Xu Xing is beyond the common sense of internal force and martial arts, then this person is the embodiment of so-called common sense.

It seemed as if as long as he continued to practice consistently, he would be able to achieve success naturally and effortlessly, and break through barriers like a bamboo shoot, as if it was an unstoppable trend.

Xu Xing knew that this was not "as if" but the real fact.

With such temperament and demeanor, not to mention the Shenhou Mansion, even if you look at the entire capital, or even all the heroes in the world, I am afraid that only the second chief constable "Iron Hand" Tie Youxia can possess him.

Noticing someone coming in, the man raised his eyelids, revealing a pair of bright and shining eyes.

It is these bright, energetic and vibrant eyes that make his warm and cheerful temperament even more obvious.

Tie Shou only took one look at Xu Xing and couldn't help but sigh:
"So powerful!"

When Tie Shou took a first look, he felt that this young man had a flawless face and was much more handsome than an ordinary man. His energy and spirit were perfectly hidden inside, like a perfect white jade statue, without a trace of life.

Only after Tieshou, a young master of internal strength who possessed the bearing of a local leader, began to meditate did he truly observe the "truth" about Xu Xing.

With Tie Shou's attainments in internal energy and eyesight, he could naturally see that there was not a trace of internal energy in Xu Xing's body.

The "slightest" here means that not only does he have no internal force, but there is not even a trace of him having practiced internal force.

But this still does not detract from the fact that this person is a truly strong man.

That kind of strength is the most direct, simple and intuitive strength that is achieved by simply strengthening the skin, muscles and bones, tempering the internal organs, and sublimating the level of life. It is manifested only by the tenacity of the body, the fierceness of the blood, and even the quality and quantity of life.

Although on the surface, this person is still in human form, but in Tie Shou's perception, that is because every bone, every tendon, every piece of flesh, and even every part of his body has been condensed, purified, and sublimated countless times.

If compared with the concentration of qi and blood and the strength of vitality of an ordinary person, this person is at least a majestic giant with a height of several dozen feet. This has completely surpassed the natural limitations of the human body and is superior to any beast in nature.

This is the most essential embodiment of the word "powerful":
Strong and big!

Tie Shou even felt that this person could completely break away from the category of "human beings" and form his own group.

He had never seen or heard of this unique form of life before, so he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Xu Xing just raised his eyebrows, clasped his hands towards Tie Shou and said:

"This praise is well deserved by me. The Second Constable's attainments in the way of inner strength have also opened my eyes. I admire him very much."

Tieshou could feel that, just like his own involuntary admiration, Xu Xing's emotion was also sincere and heartfelt.

He immediately formed a basic judgment of this person in his mind.

——This is a person who is extremely proud, extremely confident, but also broad-minded and extraordinary.

However, he is not the only one who has seen and heard things that have never been seen or heard.

——Not just him?
Suddenly, a voice was heard.

"Little brother, how did you learn this martial arts?"

It was a voice whose age was difficult to tell; it was clear and seasoned, soft and magnetic, sounding like both a young man and an old man.

Xu Xing raised his head and looked at Tie Shou, with some surprise and excitement in his eyes.

The surprise is:
He didn't notice anyone before the voice appeared.

Excitement is:
He already knew who this was.

A short old man walked out slowly from behind Tieshou.

He was wearing the same white robe as Wuqing, but that white was not cold or chilly, instead it had a gentle aura like warm jade.

Looking at this old man, Duan Yu suddenly remembered a sentence his master once said:

The spiritual realm of a warrior can be cultivated to the level of "borrowing the world and all things to hide the spirit", which is already extremely remarkable, but the truly peerless strong ones are even better than that.

The true "harmony between man and nature" is not just about becoming one with the vast "sky". The truly difficult part is how to become one with "people" other than yourself.

Human beings are originally a part of "heaven", and they are the most energetic, vibrant, changeable and unpredictable part of "heaven".

How difficult is it to perfectly blend your existence with that of another person and use his aura to conceal yourself?

Even if two individuals have a close relationship, it is difficult to do this. Those who can usually achieve this are pure warriors and killers who have been trained by powerful forces since childhood.

But they are also able to blend in but not to leave. Just think about it and you will know that appearance is determined by the heart. If two or more people have the same temperament, aura, and aura, then where is their personality independence and self-will, and how can it be manifested?

Such a person, no matter how good he is at killing people, has already strayed from the right path and cannot reach the highest realm of martial arts.

But this old man did it.

Not only was he able to get in and out, but he also did it so easily and effortlessly, without wasting any effort at all.

Even for Duan Yu, this was a true miracle.

He had heard long ago that Zhuge Shenhou's unique skill was called "Nongyan Spear", also known as "Stunning Shot".

But Duan Yu didn't expect that Zhuge Zhengwo had amazed him just by simply showing up, without him making a move or even opening his mouth.

The old man's face was weathered and covered with wrinkles. Each wrinkle seemed to symbolize the earth-shaking battles, fierce battles, and bloody fights he had experienced in his life.

But the wrinkles do not make him look old. Instead, they are like the surging waves of the ocean, making him look more energetic.

Just as those difficulties and obstacles not only did not knock him down, but instead shaped him and made him successful.

In fact, many people at his age are already optimistic and enjoying their old age.

But he doesn't.

He insisted on fighting and struggling.

For an ideal, be unyielding.

For a belief, the more setbacks you face, the braver you become.

——Never give up until you achieve your goal!
Xu Xing had never seen such a young, energetic and enterprising old man.

His eyes moved.

Saw a pair of eyes very similar to his.

It was also a pair of eyes that were both surprised and excited.

After the old man spoke, Tie Shou immediately fell silent.

With three parts of respect, three parts of worship, three parts of admiration, and one part of yearning, he stood behind the old man, not showing off his presence, and without any trace of the masterly demeanor he had just shown.

There is only one person in the world who can make Iron Hand show such an expression.

Naturally, it is the owner of the Divine Marquis Mansion, the current Taifu, the Divine Marquis Liuwu, who is known as "the sage of the martial arts world, the friend of the emperor; the immortal of the literary world, and the teacher of chivalry", Zhuge Zhengwo.

Zhuge Zhengwo suddenly clapped his hands and said cheerfully:

"You have the appearance of a banished immortal, the figure of a celestial being. My friend, you look no worse than I did back then."

While speaking, Mr. Zhuge had been looking at Xu Xing from head to toe with a clear and bright gaze.

It's like a famous antique collector who suddenly comes across a rare treasure and immediately immerses himself in it.

Facing his gaze, Xu Xing also spread out his hands openly and looked back with the same eager eyes.

After saying this, the two of them looked away at the same time and nodded.

It seems that some kind of consensus has been reached that is unknown to people.

Tie Shou and Duan Yu couldn't help laughing.

Tie Shou, who knew Zhuge Shenhou well, was fine, but Duan Yu was still a little dumbfounded.

He didn't expect that the "Six-Five Divine Marquis" who was feared by the world, did not comment on Brother Xu's unique physical training martial arts, but praised his appearance.

Duan Yu suddenly thought of an anecdote. It was said that the Six Five Divine Marquis once named himself "Xiao Hua" because he disliked his real name because it was too self-centered, too upright, and seemed too serious and inhuman.

How could a person who can't joke, doesn't like to joke, and lacks a sense of humor do such a thing?
So, although his name is "Zhengwo", Mr. Zhuge is actually a person who is neither serious nor old-fashioned. Instead, he is extremely interesting and playful.

Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, he raised his silver eyebrows, revealed an unfathomable smile, and said:

“Judging people by appearance is a bad habit, but it is very appropriate to use it on a master of physical training like you.

It should be understood that the highest level of martial arts is closely related to the temperament of the martial artist, and this young man's martial arts achievements are all in his physique, without any concealment.

Therefore, even if you only see his appearance, you can tell that he is a man of upright conduct and strong mind. "

When Zhuge Shenhou spoke, he had a smile on his face and spoke very slowly. Although his words were earnest and heartfelt, there was no sense of condescending preaching. Instead, they made people feel like they were in a spring breeze.

It was only then that the "interesting" and "funny" feeling about him faded a little, replaced by more warmth and kindness.

Zhuge Zhengwo looked at Xu Xing, his tone more emotional:
“As soon as Boss Qiao arrived outside the mansion, I heard the footsteps of three people.

However, he only sensed the auras of Boss Qiao and his junior fellow apprentice. There shouldn't be a third person.

Now that I have seen him, I realize that he is actually a master of body training who has achieved unparalleled accomplishments throughout history. No wonder, no wonder.

Killing Lei Hen is not an easy thing, but for you, it is commonplace and natural. "

Although it was no wonder, Zhuge Zhengwo's eyes were filled with even more doubt.

He didn't care about his status at all. He folded his hands, bowed slightly, and asked with the attitude of a student facing a teacher, even with some respect:
"May I ask, Your Excellency, how did you learn this martial art?"

Zhuge Zhengwo's bow was very natural. He truly regarded Xu Xing as a senior on the road of martial arts, or even the pinnacle of another road, and he paid tribute to him.

This bow was not directed towards Xu Xing as a person, but towards the great achievement in martial arts that he represented.

Seeing that the person whom he admired, respected and revered the most in his life actually acted like this towards a stranger, Tie Shou did not feel the slightest bit humiliated. Instead, he felt even greater admiration for Zhuge Zhengwo.
Because Tie Shou understood that Mr. Zhuge's bow was really for his senior brother Wuqing, and he felt deeply moved when he felt this kind of care.

Although Chief Constable Wuqing is ranked first among the "Four Famous Constables", it is purely because he has relied on his perseverance and willpower to master the "Qi Breaking Magic Skill" taught by his uncle "Master Tianyi", and has a unique set of hidden weapon techniques and various carefully set up mechanisms and hidden weapons.

If we put these aside, Wuqing himself is simply a complete useless person who cannot carry anything on his shoulders, lift anything with his hands, and cannot even take care of himself.

Even someone as skilled in martial arts as Zhuge Zhengwo could not completely solve this problem for him.

Wuqing himself had long been accustomed to all of this and gave up the idea of ​​a radical cure. Instead, he came up with various ways to overcome the many obstacles brought about by this problem.

However, Xu Xing's unique and innovative body-building martial arts gave Zhuge Zhengwo hope.

Can he do what inner strength cannot do?

I don't know about Zhuge Zheng, but even just for this possibility, he is willing to do his best.

Not to mention a mere bow, even if he had to pay any price, he would not say a word!
Zhuge Zhengwo, as one of the "Four Famous Detectives", are four friends, four biological relatives, and more like four disciples.

He loved them and cared for them without asking for anything in return and for no other reason other than hoping that they could live a better life.

That's it.

Such deep affection and sincerity were not only felt by Tie Shou, but also by Duan Yu who was standing beside him. Although he did not know why Mr. Zhuge was so serious, when he saw the old man bending over, his heart was filled with great emotion, just like Tie Shou.

Duan Yu even felt that Zhuge Zhengwo, who was bending over at this moment, looked taller and more majestic than before.

Xu Xing naturally felt something in his heart, but he didn't say anything else. He just took a step forward, his body as fast as the wind, crossing the long distance and coming in front of Zhuge Zhengwo.

Xu Xing used his steady and powerful hands to slowly help this great old man up, then he calmed down and said in a serious voice:
“I know that the Divine Marquis saw in me the possibility of curing the chief constable’s leg disease, so he paid me this obeisance.

However, people like the chief constable shouldn't have to endure such pain. Even if it's just because of the word "shouldn't", I will definitely help.

At this point, Xu Xing smiled and said word by word:
"Xu has always admired the great benevolence and righteousness of the Divine Marquis, and his deep affection and nature. If you continue to bow down, you will be looking down on me and yourself. Why bother?"

Although Xu Xing's voice was calm and gentle, it was powerful and made Zhuge Zhengwo deeply understand one thing:

Although this young man is young, he already has his own code of conduct, and this code will not be affected by any external factors.

Right is right, wrong is wrong, and shouldn’t be done. Everything is so clear, leaving no room for maneuver!

——Sure enough, a person who has achieved unparalleled success at such a young age is no match for the ordinary people.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Zhengwo didn't say any more words. He just clasped his hands towards Xu Xing and said "good".

Looking at Zhuge Zhengwo, Xu Xing smiled again:

“Besides, I don’t ask for nothing.

If we compare martial arts to mountain climbing, I have already stood at the top of the mountain of physical training, and I have used my body as the peak, raising the mountain a level higher. But in terms of absolute height, my position is still a long way from the top of your mountain. "

Although he said "I am ashamed of myself", there was no regret or unwillingness in Xu Xing's eyes, only pure excitement.

Even though he was once the undisputed number one in the world, Xu Xing did not feel conceited or arrogant at all because of this title, nor did he think that these four words had any substantive meaning.

He always positions himself as a traveler.

For a traveler, the most important thing is to be on the road. If there are peaks worth climbing ahead, that would be the luckiest thing.

Moreover, even if there is no road to follow and no mountain to climb, Xu Xing will open a road and build a mountain by himself!
Thinking of this, Xu Xing's smile became even brighter, and his whole body exuded an intimidating aura that was difficult to look directly at.

"So, I will speak frankly. I also ask the Divine Marquis to allow me to stay in your mansion for a while so that we can have a good exchange. How do you think?"

Even with a skill as high as Iron Hand, one couldn't help but feel a slight stagnation at this moment.

This sense of oppression does not come from martial arts, but entirely from a spirit of bravery, diligence, and vigorous will!

Zhuge Zheng I also laughed.

His laughter really doesn't sound like that of an old man, but more like that of a young man with the same passion and ambition.

"Honored!"

Zhuge Zhengwo didn't even ask Xu Xing's name before agreeing to his request to join the Shenhou Mansion. This shows how straightforward he is.

After finishing his conversation with Xu Xing, Zhuge Zhengwo turned around again and looked at Duan Yu, whom he had not been able to take care of just now, and said in a gentle voice:
"Is Big Brother okay?"

Duan Yu was not surprised that Zhuge Zhengwo actually recognized him, but when he thought of his master who was like a hidden dragon in the clouds, he felt that this question was a little difficult to answer.

Duan Yu groaned and said cautiously:

"Master has always been like that. You should know this, uncle."

Zhuge Zhengwo sighed, feeling somewhat lonely, and said regretfully:

"Big Brother has extraordinary talent, but he is unwilling to appear in the world again. This is truly a pity for our country and the world."

However, this loneliness and regret disappeared as soon as they appeared.

He looked at Duan Yu with a nostalgic look and said with relief:
"Fortunately, he still has disciples. You and your elder brother when he was young are both as passionate, pure and sincere. This is very good, very good.

I also know a little about Cai Jing's plan for the Dali Kingdom. Don't worry, he won't be able to accomplish this."

Even when mentioning Cai Jing, a name feared by everyone in the world, Zhuge Zhengwo's expression was still so kind and relieved.

Only when he said the four words "he can't do it" did his expression and tone reveal some dominance.

It is different from the domineering attitude of Qiao Feng which is always exciting, contagious and convincing.

Zhuge Zhengwo's domineering aura is always so shallow, so light, so calm, without any emotion, just the most accurate judgment.

It was as if it was a truth like the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. Even if no one agreed with it, it was applicable everywhere.

After releasing some of his domineering aura, Zhuge Zhengwo returned to his old ways. He waved his hand, walked out of the pavilion first, and said with a smile:

"Meeting you two young people today has made me, an old man, feel excited. Come on, call Boss Qiao, and let's get together and have a good drink."

After saying this, Zhuge Zhengwo pushed Tieshou and walked quickly out of the pavilion. Although Tieshou felt helpless, he could only let it go.

Xu Xing and Duan Yu looked at each other and realized the same problem.

——Boss Qiao is likely to bleed heavily today.

Although the suffix of the title of the Chief Leader of the Beggars' Sect is "Chief Leader", the word "Beggar" comes before it after all.

What's more, Qiao Feng is a generous and magnanimous man.

In the underworld, if a person is described as "generous and magnanimous", it often means that this person is a spendthrift and spends money like water.

Obviously, Qiao Feng is a representative of this type of character.

I have said so much just to prove one thing.

——The chief leader of the Beggars' Sect, who is listed as one of the "Four Wonders of the Country", is really not as domineering as many people imagine.

Fortunately, Qiao Feng himself did not take this seriously.

He is the kind of person who can never drink enough wine when he meets a good friend.

Today, four close friends, Zhuge Zhengwo, Tie Shou, Duan Yu and Xu Xing, were sitting at the table at the same time, and Qiao Feng even felt that four thousand cups were not enough.

It’s not that it’s not enough, it’s far from enough.

——At least four thousand kilograms!
As the saying goes, a person's character can be seen from his drinking habits, but at their table, the only one whose drinking habits could be seen was Duan Yu.

Qiao Feng is a well-known person who loves to drink and is good at drinking. Some people even list him, "Life Chaser" Cui Lueshang, and "Coffin Splitting" Yan Zhao as the three greatest drinkers in the martial arts world, which shows how deep his alcohol tolerance is.

Tie Shou and Zhuge Zhengwo both have powerful, even vast, inner strength. Even if they don't actively use their internal strength, their alcohol tolerance is quite extraordinary. They can easily finish just a few dozen jars of liquor.

There is no need to say more about Xu Xing, a great expert and grandmaster who has reached the pinnacle of body refining.

Although Duan Yu also has profound internal strength, how could he dare to use it in such an occasion? Besides, he is far from being comparable to the above four people.

Therefore, the prince of Dali drank less than half a catty of wine, then he tilted his head, fell on the table, and spoke nonsense with a slurred tongue, muttering someone's name, with a happy and sweet expression on his face, and smiled foolishly.

Seeing him so useless, Xu Xing and the others all laughed, while Zhuge Zhengwo knocked his wine bowl on the table, looked up to the sky and sighed, saying with great sorrow:
"Boss Qiao, Tafa, you two are going too far!"

It was impossible to tell at all that this old senior with a sage-like demeanor and a righteous appearance was the most enthusiastic in persuading people to drink, and he even had to find a reason for each bowl of wine. How could a young man like Duan Yu resist?

Finally, the upright Tie Shou couldn't stand it anymore, so he took the initiative to take care of Duan Yu, carried the prince of Dali to the side room, and took the opportunity to stay away from the battlefield of these three drunkards.

After a while, the lively atmosphere finally faded away, not because the three of them had a great time, but mainly because they had finished drinking.

Qiao Feng also stood up, clasped his fists towards Zhuge Zhengwo, and said casually:

"Mr. Zhuge, Tafa, I am extremely happy to meet you today. Although the wine is finished, the aftertaste is still there. Let's save it for another day, hahaha!"

After saying this, Qiao Feng did not wait for the two to reply. He looked up to the sky and laughed three times, then went out.

Looking at his back, Xu Xing sighed sincerely:
"What a hero."

Zhuge Zhengwo nodded in agreement:
"He is indeed the most heroic hero and the most heroic man."

Then, Zhuge Zhengwo turned around again and asked with a smile:

"Tafa, as soon as you arrived in the capital, you killed Lei Hen, but is there anything you want to do?"

"Of course."

Xu Xing answered without any hesitation, obviously having thought about it many times. He looked directly at Zhuge Zhengwo and raised two fingers.

"The first thing is to stir up trouble, so that there will be fewer things I can't stand, fewer people I can't stand, and fewer 'wrongs' like the big boss."

Xu Xing's words even sounded as if they were natural and reasonable, as if anything he considered "inappropriate" should not exist in this world.

——At least not in front of him.

Hearing these extremely self-centered words, Zhuge Zheng was stunned for a moment, his eyes wandering, as if he was looking at Xu Xing, or as if he was looking at another figure submerged in the long river of time, who was as stubborn, persistent, and fond of extremes as Xu Xing.

He stroked his beard with his hand, his eyes full of emotion, half nostalgia, half exhortation:

"Good ambitions and good intentions are just a way of doing things. If everything goes to extremes and there is no room for maneuver, I'm afraid it's not a good thing."

Even when facing Zhuge Zhengwo, a close friend with whom he had a pleasant conversation, Xu Xing insisted on his position and shook his head:

"When it comes to what I do, there is no middle ground. It's either great success or great failure. If I can't live happily, I might as well die gloriously."

Seeing his persistence, Zhuge Zhengwo sighed and said with some self-mockery:

"I thought I was a young and energetic old man until I met you. I realized that even the youngest old man is still an old man."

Xu Xing picked up the empty wine bowl, focused on the bright moon reflected by the remaining wine at the bottom of the bowl, and said while shaking his head:

"That's ridiculous! There is no such thing as young or old. It's just a matter of being willing to do things, daring to do things, being able to do things, and being unwilling, afraid, or unable to do things."

After saying that, Xu Xing picked up the bowl, drank the moonlight condensed in the remaining wine, wiped the corner of his mouth, and said briskly:
"As for the second one, I originally wanted to meet the world's heroes and learn the world's unique skills, but now, I have a new goal."

"Oh?"

Facing Zhuge Zhengwo's doubts, Xu Xing just looked up at the bright moon in the middle of the night and said leisurely:

"Fighting with others is certainly fun, but sometimes, I also want to fight against the sky..."

For some reason, Zhuge Zhengwo actually felt an indescribable and deep loneliness that had nowhere to vent from this young man, and couldn't help feeling very strange.

——At his age, how could he have such an arrogant and domineering attitude?

After saying that, Xu Xing turned around, raised his eyebrows at Zhuge, and showed his fighting spirit again.

"I heard that in Zizai Sect, there are concepts such as 'curse' and 'vow', which are very effective. Even the founder, Wei Qingqingqing, dared not disobey them for fear of being punished by the heavens?"

Zhuge Zhengwo then realized what Xu Xing meant by "fighting against the heavens". He opened his eyes wide in shock.

"You want to challenge this curse?!"

Xu Xing smiled and nodded, then said slowly:

"Since I've come to this world, how can I not give this interesting thing a try?
Of course, that’s not now.”

Although Xu Xing spoke slowly, his words had a resolute power to them, which made people know that he was not just talking nonsense, but had given his words careful consideration.

Zhuge's original intention to persuade him also faded.

Because he knew very well that people like Xu Xing, once they made up their minds, would never regret it even if they died.

What else can Zhuge Zhengwo say to such a determined and clear-headed person who deeply understands what he is doing and is willing to pay for it?
He could only remain silent.

After a long silence, Zhuge Zhengwo sighed:

"I thought I was very courageous, but I didn't expect that there would be someone like you in the world."

Xu Xing just took it as a compliment and said without paying any attention:
"I have always been very courageous."

Just as a great feast was being held in the Divine Marquis's Mansion, a piece of news swept through the capital overnight like a storm.

——The young man who beat Lei Hen to death actually entered the Shenhou Mansion and was hired by the Shenhou Zhuge to be the Shenhou Mansion’s teacher and chief coach of the guards, to teach the “Four Famous Constables” on his behalf!
(End of this chapter)