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Chapter 69 Martial Arts Practice
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"Brother, you're so handsome it's putting me in a difficult position."

Lu Yang looked at Gu Qing, who stood out in the crowd, his face full of conflict.

Jin Yichuan in the original novel,
Based on the character's background, he is a fugitive bandit who is exposed to the elements every day, so his skin should be mainly tan.

In other words, Gu Qing is too clear-headed.

It's already unfair enough to have a top-tier celebrity make a cameo appearance as the third male lead, and now they're going to smear him?
Lu Yang was too embarrassed to speak.

Gu Qing noticed his predicament and asked, "Brother Lu, is it because my appearance isn't up to par?"

"No, no, no, brother, it's your image that's too good."

Lu Yang braced himself and said, "If you appear, the audience might think you're the son of some high-ranking official, which doesn't quite fit the image of a lowly flag officer."

"Brother Lu, I'll listen to you."

Gu Qing realized what was happening and said directly, "Since I've already accepted this role, I definitely hope it will be filmed in a positive direction."
Don't worry about my image. Just do what you think is best; if the photos don't turn out well, that's what will damage my image.

At this time,

Zhang Zheng and Wang Qianyuan, who had changed their clothes, came over. Upon hearing what Gu Qing said, a strange light flashed in their eyes.

"This young man is very clear-headed."

What does it matter if someone is an idol?
Which of today's superstars didn't start out as top idols?

In order to make a good movie,
They all wished they could roll in the mud and cry their eyes out, all in an effort to change their image in the eyes of the audience.

Only good works can retain fans.

otherwise,

Even if you are as beautiful as an angel, what good is it?

If the show is poorly made, you're getting older, and your looks are declining, there will be plenty of people criticizing you.

"Brother, you're right. If this drama doesn't turn out well, Brother Lu will take this Embroidered Spring Knife and kill himself!"

Lu Yang was both moved and excited. He reached out and drew Gu Qing's scabbard, gesturing back and forth against his neck.

"Brother Lu, don't do anything rash."

"I don't want the crew to lose the director right after filming starts."

Gu Qing was startled.

"It's alright, it's alright. The knife isn't unsealed, it won't kill anyone."

Lu Yang chuckled and sheathed his sword.
"Let's go, let's redo the makeup."

About twenty minutes passed.

"Hiss—ouch...this...um..."

Lu Yang stood behind the chair, stroking his stubble, his expression as if he were constipated.

"Director, if you're not satisfied with anything, just say so. Why are you making all this noise?"

Veins bulged on Sister Xu's forehead; she really wanted to shove the eyebrow pencil into Lu Yang's nostril.

"No, no, I'm very satisfied with the drawing."

Lu Yang said that, but his expression was still awkward.

Gu Qing in the mirror still possessed the air of a noble young master.

He became an adorable, yellowish-brown little potato, giving people a sense of approachability, which perfectly matches Jin Yichuan's simple and innocent image.

What upset Lu Yang was that

He felt it was a pity that Gu Qing was like this.

As soon as the curtain was lifted,
The image of that dashing young Imperial Guard, dressed in elegant robes, remained vivid in his mind.

"How about... we switch it back?"

Lu Yang was about to speak when he saw the makeup artist's murderous glare, so he swallowed his words.

If Gu Qing found out, even the most good-tempered person would be unhappy.

Lu Yang, who had brought trouble upon himself, could only regretfully give up.

He roused himself and began explaining the play to the three brothers.

"The first scene tonight is about arresting Xu Xianchun, a member of the eunuch faction, at the Chen residence."

"The first person to appear is Shen Lian (Zhang Zheng), and you have a lot of action scenes."

Lu Yang said seriously, "I plan to arrange for a minor character to assassinate you, to showcase your martial arts skills and ruthlessness. We'll discuss the specific moves when 'Sang Zhi' arrives."

"Okay." Zhang Zheng nodded calmly.

"Commander Lu (Wang Qianyuan) and Yichuan (Gu Qing), your first scene is relatively easy. You are responsible for capturing Xu Xianchun, who has escaped into the alley."

Lu Yang spoke with great enthusiasm about the play: "Yichuan, you have to stand at the entrance of this alley, block Xu Xianchun from escaping, and kill his two companions."

“Commander Lu, you are the eldest of the three, so you should be the most prestigious. Just lead your Jinyiwei men to deliver the final blow.”

"clear."

Gu Qing and Wang Qianyuan nodded in agreement.

When filming a martial arts drama, the director only needs to focus on the plot.

Sang Lin, who served as the martial arts instructor, bore the heaviest burden.

Ultimately, it was 'wuxia' first, and then 'drama'.

Even a great story is useless if the action is poorly done. Soon...

Sang Lin arrived at the scene carrying three weapons. He selected the weapons according to the script and the characteristics of the three people.

The eldest brother, Wang Qianyuan, was tall and strong, with a calm and bold temperament.

The weapons distributed by Sang Lin were two-handed swords similar to broadswords and goose-wing swords, nearly 1.4 meters long, and used with wide, sweeping movements.

The second brother, Zhang Zheng, as the male protagonist, is close to the theme of the drama, and his weapon is the most direct embroidered spring knife.

As for the third brother, Gu Qing...
Sang Lin put in the most effort.

This movie is about Brotherhood of Blades, so it feels a bit out of place to have Gu Qing wielding a sword.

Alternatively: knives, spears, clubs, halberds...

It's heavy and difficult to practice, and it's hard to master in a short time.

Of the eighteen weapons, Sang Lin ultimately chose the less common one:
'Mandarin Duck Short Swords'!
Lightweight, agile, and focused on close-quarters combat.
It also fits Jin Yichuan's image as a bandit and江湖江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the martial arts world), where he can kill someone with just a few moves, and his techniques are relatively easy to learn.

"Come on, young man, give it a try."

Sang Lin smiled and said, "The Mandarin Duck Short Swords are all about holding them with yin and yang hands, coordinating the two hands, and making them fast and fierce in close combat."
The weapon combinations of your two older brothers can form a tightly integrated combat system in the later group battles!

"Qiangqiang-"

The short blades clashed, producing a pleasant, crisp sound.

Gu Qing's eyes brightened slightly as she carefully examined the two short blades in her hands. The blades were about thirty or forty centimeters long and looked extremely delicate and sharp.

Let alone him,
Even Zhang Zheng and Wang Qianyuan, two middle-aged men, couldn't help but brandish their weapons at the air.

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The scenes in "Brotherhood of Blades" are usually filmed at night or in the early morning, requiring the use of pitch-black night and the light of lanterns to create the atmosphere.

This is one of Lu Yang's little quirks.

When filming "The Wind Rises in Longxi" in the future, they will rely entirely on candlelight for lighting, which will almost blind the audience.

When Sang Lin arrived, it was only eight o'clock in the evening.
He also took on the task of designing fighting moves for Gu Qing and the other two.

The primary target is Zhang Zheng's Shen Lian.

He has the most fight scenes in the entire series.

But Sang Lin didn't put in much effort.

Zhang Zheng previously starred in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "The Grandmaster," demonstrating his profound martial arts skills.

Especially considering he survived Wang Jiawei's ordeal, his acting skills are top-notch.

After teaching the moves in half an hour, Zhang Zheng found a group to practice the routine.

Teaching Wang Qianyuan is very simple. As a veteran actor who has been in the industry for twenty years, what kind of film or television show hasn't he/she done?
Furthermore,
The broadsword technique emphasizes using force to overcome all methods, and it only involves a few moves, making it the easiest to practice.

Sang Lin glanced at the time; it was exactly nine o'clock.

Three hours should be enough, right?

He's terrified of encountering actors who are as dumb as pigs.

Practicing the same few moves over and over again for months, and you still have the nerve to promote it as hard work and dedication?

I bother!

"Come on, young man, let me teach you a few moves first."

Sang Lin wielded two short, mandarin duck-shaped blades and practiced his moves on a wooden dummy.

"Dang Dang Dang——"

The dummy's vital points were constantly being attacked.

"The Mandarin Duck Short Blade, as the name suggests, is a short and thin blade, and its main method of killing enemies is 'slicing'."

"Each strike aims to kill the enemy with a single blow, targeting their throat and major arteries!"

Sang Lin lowered his body, and his twin blades emerged like silver snakes from their holes.

The moment the blade grazed the dummy's throat, the situation suddenly changed. The left hand's short blade slashed upwards, cutting across the carotid artery, while the right hand's blade swirled like a venomous snake, aiming straight for the heart.

The moment the dummy's wood chips flew, he suddenly twisted his waist, and the two short swords spun in his palms, creating a silvery halo.

What the hell!

It's spinning!
Gu Qing held her breath, mesmerized by the sight.

After finishing a set of moves, Sang Lin had just finished practicing when...

"Sang Zhi, you're so cool!!"

The sincerity of the voice, the loudness of the voice,
This drew surprised glances from many extras and actors.

"Cough cough..."

Sang Lin coughed twice, his old face turning red with embarrassment, a rare occurrence for him.

This is the first time in all his years in the industry that he has received such direct praise.

The actors he has worked with in the past,
After seeing him demonstrate the moves, most people's first words were: "Is this so difficult? Can you change it to something easier?"

Emotional intelligence?

That's for the director and the sponsor.

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(End of this chapter)