Gao Wu Da Ming: Starting as a military household and ascending to the rank of Martial Saint

Parting ways is not an easy matter. It involves choosing disciples and determining one's qualifications to teach martial arts.

The reason Ji Shouyi had the courage to break up so easily was because the founder of Tianxing Martial Arts School was an ancestor of the Ji family.

Ji Shouyi's father was the former owner of the martial arts school, but he died young and temporarily handed the school over to Liu Xingye. Therefore, Ji Shouyi was the natural successor, so Liu Xingye could not stop him from leaving to establish his own school.

However, the martial arts world is often about interpersonal relationships rather than martial prowess. Ji Shouyi didn't want to make things ugly, so he didn't force the brothers in the martial arts school to take sides.

He felt he had no conflict with Liu Xingye or Tianxing Martial Arts School, and choosing to repay Yu Shaowu's kindness was his own decision. He also had no intention of vying for power with Liu Xingye.

Therefore, he only contacted some close confidants in private and went to Shenshan Market together to start building a new martial arts school.

In truth, he had long wanted to do this. He didn't quite agree with some of the things his senior apprentice, Liu Xingye, did. This was just an opportunity.

However, setting up a martial arts school is not something that can be done overnight. Since Yu Shaowu has come here to learn martial arts, he naturally cannot wait until the school is built before he starts learning.

So they left Tianxing Martial Arts School and settled down in a teahouse. Before discussing the specifics of opening the school, Yu Shaowu asked Ji Shouyi about the martial arts taught at Tianxing Martial Arts School and how to get started.

Ji Shouyi smiled slightly and said to Yu Shaowu, "Young Master's physique seems quite good, but judging from your gait and posture, you probably haven't practiced martial arts, have you?"

"That's right." Yu Shaowu nodded honestly and said, "Although I come from a military family, I have basically never learned any martial arts. Please forgive me."

"No, no, not at all." Ji Shouyi waved his hand and said, "I didn't mean to mock you, young master. Since you haven't learned martial arts, you can't rush it. Although the martial arts of our Tianxing Martial Arts School can't compare to the Yu family's family tradition, they are by no means easy to learn."

Then, Ji Shouyi explained, "The martial art taught at our Tianxing Martial Arts School is called Yihe Changquan. It was developed by my Ji family ancestor after studying Yue Fei's boxing manual and practicing for many years in Zhongnan Mountain. Although my generation is not as advanced as my ancestors, the requirements for entering the school are still quite strict."

The accompanying sword technique is called the Righteous Harmony Sword, which evolved from the Righteous Harmony Fist. For decades, my Ji family has used this sword and fist to cultivate one garrison commander, two commanders of a thousand, and countless other warriors in these nine border regions. Although we cannot compare with aristocratic families like Young Master Yu's, we have earned a certain reputation.

"To learn swordsmanship, one must first learn fist techniques; fist techniques are fundamental. The so-called Yihequan emphasizes the unity of mind and intention, intention and qi, and qi and strength. Therefore, strength is the most basic requirement. To learn Xinyiquan, one must first train qi and strength, and to train qi and strength, one must first train leg strength."

Yu Shaowu listened attentively and said, "In other words, as a style of boxing, Yihequan requires learning leg techniques first."

"Yes," Lin Li said. "As the saying goes, power comes from the ground. All movements of the upper body need to rely on the waist and legs. Therefore, the basic skills such as the bow stance, horse stance, lunge stance, and standing meditation must not be neglected."

Yu Shaowu asked, "If I master these skills, will I be considered an entry-level practitioner?"

"It's still not enough," Ji Shouyi said. "These are just the basics. To truly master them, you need to practice the Yihe stance. The Yihe stance includes the footwork and leg techniques of the Yihe boxing style, and it is the foundation of everything."

Yu Shaowu finally understood and nodded, saying, "Then why don't you tell me how to practice the Yihe stance first, and I'll try it out at home in the next few days."

Seeing Yu Shaowu's eagerness, Ji Shou couldn't help but smile and say, "Young Master Yu, you may not know this, but our Yihe stance training method cannot be learned simply by being told. The entire process is divided into four steps: establishing the stance, breaking the wind, listening to the force, and fixing the stance. These four steps are of utmost importance. If you use too much force or step in the wrong direction, you may accidentally fall and bleed, or even injure your tendons and bones. Therefore, please be patient, Young Master Yu. After we finish our work these next few days, we can personally demonstrate and guide you, which may make things much easier."

With the control panel at his fingertips, Yu Shaowu could provide real-time corrections and feedback, making him the best teacher. He only needed the cultivation method, not the instructor, so he said, "You all go about your business. I'll explore it myself first, and then I can ask you for help if I encounter anything I don't understand."

Lin Li was a young man with a deep talent for archery. He was respectful to Yu Shaowu partly because he had saved Yu's life and partly because he admired Yu's archery skills, but deep down he was still competitive. Seeing Yu Shaowu so confidently wanting to learn on his own, he wanted to show him the difficulties of martial arts.

So he whispered to Ji Shouyi, "Senior brother, why don't we give Young Master Yu the diagrams and instructions for the Yihe stance first? If he practices it himself and knows how difficult it is, he will be able to appreciate the mysteries of our Yihe boxing and not underestimate it."

Ji Shouyi thought for a moment and had no choice but to agree: "Young Master Yu, then I will teach you the Yihe Stance first. But when you practice, you must not be reckless. If you can't do some of the steps, don't force it. If you break a bone, not only will you waste several months of your life, but it will also cause great damage to your body."

Yu Shaowu nodded and said, "Brother Ji, don't worry, I understand. I will be extremely careful."

Upon hearing Yu Shaowu refer to himself as "little brother," the two were immediately delighted. This form of address showed that this scion of a prominent family truly considered them as one of their own.

The two immediately asked the waiter to bring paper and pen, and in the private room of the teahouse, they wrote down the diagrams and formulas of the Yihe Pile, explaining them carefully to Yu Shaowu.

Yu Shaowu pointed out a few points that he didn't quite understand, and Ji Shouyi immediately demonstrated them in the small space.

They continued teaching until dusk, then reluctantly said goodbye.

Before leaving, Ji Shouyi patiently reminded Yu Shaowu once again that he should never try to do something he didn't know, and then bowed and said goodbye.

He had studied martial arts for ten years and encountered many disciples, but none of them had ever been able to learn the Yihe stance on their own. Yu Shaowu had no foundation whatsoever, so it was even more impossible for him to do so.

Therefore, he did not expect Yu Shaowu to master it all at once; he only hoped that this scion of a prominent family would not injure him when the martial arts school was established.

After all, coming to the He family mansion on crutches is not a prestigious thing.

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Upon returning home, Yu Shaowu wasted no time and immediately began making wooden stakes, which he then planted in the northeast corner of the yard.

The Yihe Stakes required a total of nine wooden stakes, forming the number nine of the Chinese zodiac, resulting in complex variations. Furthermore, the stakes were spaced far apart.

As a result, half of the courtyard was requisitioned, and even the millstone had to be moved.

According to Wan's wishes, after accumulating some savings at home, she originally wanted to diligently farm, which would be in line with her status as a garrison soldier and would also be more stable.

Now that her husband has chosen to learn martial arts, she feels both happy and worried. She is happy that her husband is determined to pursue martial arts and live up to his family's tradition. She is worried that her husband is approaching twenty and that it is already a bit late for him to start learning again.

After all the calculations, her worries still ran deeper. After all, having experienced the loss of her family, she was already very content to be able to live a peaceful life like this.

However, Yu Shaowu was clearly not satisfied with this kind of life. With the control panel in hand, it would be a waste not to make the most of it.

After setting up the Yihe stakes, Yu Shaowu wasted no time and immediately began his cultivation journey.

Before practicing the Yihe stance, one must first master the legwork. And the most efficient ways to train legwork are the horse stance and standing meditation.

Following Ji Shouyi's explanation of the key points of horse stance and standing meditation, Yu Shaowu stripped naked, wearing only a black wolf armor and shorts, and began to practice diligently in front of the Yihe stance.

The Black Wolf Armor can increase one's attributes and health, while the shorts are simply for covering one's private parts.

These two movements are simple, but they change when you add the dimension of time. The difficulty increases exponentially every half hour.

As a beginner, Yu Shaowu could barely hold on for half an hour. A sharp pain and burning sensation spread through his legs and waist, and his thighs felt like they were on fire.

Yu Shaowu gritted his teeth, letting the sweat pour down his face like a waterfall, but his body remained as firm as a rock, not daring to relax in the slightest.

This is where the advantages of the Xuanlang Armor and the armor panel become apparent. Whenever a muscle is strained, the armor's effects are activated, continuously generating Qi and blood to provide strong support. The armor panel, on the other hand, allows Yu Shaowu to continuously adjust his exertion and posture based on feedback during his workout, ensuring that every effort translates into tangible improvement.

With these supportive qualities, Yu Shaowu persevered despite the hardships. He ate when he was hungry, and continued practicing afterward, devoting almost all his time to his training.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Wan devoted herself to being a virtuous wife, keeping the stove burning all day long. Rice, braised pork, eggs, and steamed buns were provided in abundance every day without interruption.

By the late night of the first day, Yu Shaowu was already able to stand in a horse stance and standing meditation for more than an hour.

By noon on the second day, after two hours of continuous standing meditation, Yu Shaowu not only did not feel tired, but also felt relaxed all over, and even became more and more energetic as he practiced.

Having reached this point, Yu Shaowu finally decided to begin driving the loads.

The steps of the Yihezhuang are not complicated, but the strides are very large, and the movements are swift and powerful.

No wonder that when Ji Shouyi was exterminating the wolves, his movements were as swift and powerful as thunder.

After practicing on the stake for a while, Yu Shaowu understood why Ji Shouyi and Lin Li didn't want him to practice alone.

With such a violent movement, if one steps on the wrong stake, it is indeed possible to fall onto it and suffer a head injury.

However, Yu Shaowu had a very solid foundation, and with the help of the error correction panel and his own caution, he made almost no mistakes during practice.

If Ji Shouyi and Lin Li were standing here at this moment, they would be shocked by Yu Shaowu's amazing body control and the extraordinary precision in his steps.

Following this rhythm, he walked on the wooden stakes again and again, integrating the movements and steps that Ji Shouyi had taught him into his muscle memory.

Beneath the wooden stake, his sweat dripped and evaporated continuously, eventually leaving traces.

By the evening of the third day, as Yu Shaowu stood silently on the wooden stake in the setting sun, a few lines of information finally appeared in his mind:

[Boxer Rebellion: Ming Jin (Initial Understanding)]

Mastering the ultimate skill: Galloping like a tiger

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