The World's Number One Medical Hall

Chapter Fifty-Six: Inquiry

This time, seeing Mo Bai perform this set of fist techniques, although it was slow and deliberate, I couldn't help but be intrigued because I had witnessed Mo Bai's power before.

Watching from the sidelines, I didn't dare to ask about the details. After all, there's a lot of prejudice in this world, and who can just casually ask someone for their secret techniques?

That's because they don't know the rules.

He wanted to learn, and Mo Bai naturally wouldn't refuse. So, he let him learn over the next three days.

Tie Xiong was very surprised and declined repeatedly. Only after confirming that Mo Bai was sincere did he finally lose control and start practicing with him.

It's quite obvious that he hasn't adapted well over the past two days; in fact, he doesn't seem to like it.

"Your foundation has been injured before, and in the past few years you have been practicing external martial arts, so you actually have a lot of hidden injuries. Tai Chi is the best way to nourish your vital energy and can be the main martial art of Taoism. It is extremely suitable for your current situation." Under the rising sun, Mo Bai's shadow was very long. His figure moved and remained still, and although he was weak, it was smooth and natural.

He could tell that Tie Xiong didn't like this style of boxing, so he spoke in a light but slightly stern voice.

He rarely had such moments; he was usually gentle and refined. However, his disciples dared not underestimate him when it came to martial arts and medicine.

In his past life, he had regrets. He passed on the art of medicine to his master, but he ultimately lacked the ability to master martial arts. Now, he is training Tie Xiong in boxing, and although he may not consider him his successor, he is extremely serious about it.

Upon hearing this, Tie Xiong's heart tightened. At this moment, Mo Bai suddenly felt as if he were on that day, with the momentum of waving his hand and throwing himself up to face the enemy alone.

It wasn't particularly profound, but it was something you couldn't help but take to heart.

"A damaged foundation is not beyond saving, but no medicine can bring you back to life and restore you completely immediately. The key is recuperation! The boxing style I practiced that day was called Bajiquan!" Mo Bai stopped, put his hands behind his back, stood in the sunlight, looked at Tie Xiong, whose boxing style was still rusty, and said softly.

"Baji!" Tie Xiong stopped abruptly almost as soon as he finished speaking, his eyes shining brightly as he looked over.

"Cough cough..." Mo Bai shook his head slightly and coughed twice.

Seeing this, Tie Xiong quickly came forward to help him sit down in the yard in the sunlight, and then took a towel and handed it to him to wipe his sweat.

He sat down beside him, still unable to put down his martial arts: "Sixth Master, the other day I saw you fighting the Daoist master. Your fist techniques were incredibly swift and extremely powerful. Was that Bajiquan?"

Upon hearing his question, Mo Bai's heart stirred; it was time to learn more about this world.

Because Mo Bai had been in constant danger, he simply hadn't had time to pay attention to many things.

His memories wouldn't be of much help either, since the Ming King was, after all, of commoner origin. Although he later came to the royal family, considering he couldn't even read all the characters...

Now that we've finally survived, it's time to understand what kind of era this is.

"Yes, Bajiquan is actually a Taoist martial art. Do Taoists today have the saying that Taiji gives rise to Yin and Yang, and Yin and Yang give rise to the Four Symbols?" Mo Bai asked casually.

Tie Xiong paused for a moment, then nodded: "It is written in the Book of Changes, and Taoists today all study the Way of the Book of Changes!"

The I Ching?

Mo Bai's eyes flickered slightly. He wasn't exactly surprised, but he felt something was off, some things were strange, and some things weren't.

"Well, both Bajiquan and Taijiquan are martial arts styles developed through the study of principles. However, these two styles have taken completely different directions. Bajiquan utilizes power from eight parts of the body, making it unstoppable in combat, like a tiger descending a mountain, each move deadly. Taijiquan, on the other hand, is the opposite, emphasizing intent over technique, its power contained yet not fully released..." After explaining the two styles, Mo Bai, seeing that Tie Xiong understood, smiled slightly and said, "You're going for a powerful approach, so practicing Bajiquan is indeed good. But it's not suitable before your injuries heal; otherwise, the deeper your skill, the shorter your life will be!"

"Sixth Master, could you... pass on this Eight Extremes technique?" Tie Xiong didn't pay attention to what followed, but instead his face suddenly turned red, his eyes filled with hope.

Mo Bai rarely saw Tie Xiong like this, and paused slightly in his heart: "Once your foundation is restored, if you want to learn, I will naturally pass it on to you. There is nothing about my skills that cannot be passed on to others. As long as you are not a wicked person and do not do anything immoral, you are welcome to learn everything I have learned, whether it is medicine or martial arts!"

Tie Xiong suddenly stood up, and without saying a word, knelt down in front of Mo Bai and kowtowed three times.

"What are you doing?" Mo Bai didn't show much expression, but he frowned and asked softly.

He did not stop him, because he did not have the strength to do so.

Tie Xiong raised his head, his eyes red-rimmed: "Sixth Master, Tie Xiong carries a deep-seated hatred, but the enemy is powerful, numerous, and highly skilled. I can only live on in this world, powerless to avenge them. Sixth Master, if you teach me Bajiquan, if I can achieve something in this life, if I can avenge my family, I..."

"Alright, get up!" Mo Bai interrupted him and said softly.

Tie Xiong paused, then slowly stood up, but instead of sitting down, he stood to the side of Mo Bai.

"I told you, you can learn, but not now. Once you've recovered your foundation, I'll teach you!" Mo Bai looked up at the sunlight overhead, his voice still so calm.

"Sixth Master, my foundation... has been destroyed!" Tie Xiong's eyes were filled with sorrow, and the corners of his mouth were neither a bitter smile nor a miserable one.

"Is it as bad as me?" Mo Bai's expression remained completely unchanged, and his voice grew even softer.

This time, Tie Xiong was truly stunned, and it took him a long time to come to his senses: "Sixth Master!"

"It's alright. Once I've recovered a bit, I'll help you recover. Your dantian is damaged, but it's not that it can't be repaired. The main problem is that your meridians are injured, making it harder to heal. I need to perform acupuncture for you, but I can't do that right now." Mo Bai tilted his head slightly, looking at Tie Xiong, his voice becoming a little more serious.

His eyes always shone with the most confident light when he talked about medicine, which put people at ease.

At this moment, Tie Xiong was in a similar situation. His breathing became more and more rapid, and without saying a word, he was about to kneel down again.

"Alright, sit down!" Mo Bai waved his hand, indicating that they should not come any more.

His expression was calm, but Tie Xiong could tell he was serious.

She had no choice but to sit down next to him again, and after this, the two seemed to have grown much closer once more.

"I've been living in a daze all these years. Now, I have no choice but to wake up. Tell me about the current situation of the nation!" Mo Bai said casually in a low voice.

Tie Xiong didn't find it strange at all. Instead, he thought that Mo Bai was suffering from the shock of this incident. Of course, he still didn't understand what the reason for this attack was.

"What is Sixth Master asking?" Tie Xiong asked.

"Just kidding. By the way, why is there no electricity in this house?" Mo Bai said casually.

Tie Xiong was immediately taken aback, then a bitter smile appeared on his lips: "Sixth Master, how can this place compare to Pingjing City? Even in Pingjing City, not every household can afford electricity."

"Oh, electricity isn't widespread yet?" Mo Bai asked, feigning surprise.