Physical immortality begins with Bajiquan

Chapter 59 One Day as a Teacher

Shortly after, Qin Heng and Zhang Mingyuan bowed and left the study, the wooden door closing gently behind them.

The two walked side by side under the corridor. Just as they turned the corner of the covered walkway, they heard a dull "thump-thump" sound coming from the direction of the training room in the inner courtyard. The sound was weak and unsteady, not like someone who had mastered martial arts, and it was not like the strength of ordinary boxing practice.

"Damn it, it's Third Junior Brother again." Zhang Mingyuan frowned slightly and quickened his pace unconsciously.

Qin Heng was also startled and followed closely behind, wondering to himself: Wasn't Third Senior Brother's martial arts foundation destroyed? Why is he still causing trouble in the training room? Could it be that he has a way to repair it?

The two walked quickly to the door of the training room, which was ajar. They pushed it open gently.

The third senior brother, Xu Feng, was wearing his usual training clothes. His right arm hung limply at his sides, and he was using his left arm to continuously strike the Bajiquan moves. The force he exerted was like that of an ordinary person, yet he still stubbornly kept slamming the wooden figure in front of him.

His left arm was wrapped in thick bandages, which had long been stained dark with blood. With each blow, his arm trembled uncontrollably, clearly indicating that he was enduring considerable pain.

"I'm not useless... I'm a direct descendant of the Xu family... I'm not a cripple! I'm going to kill Qin Tianbao!"

Xu Feng's movements became slower and slower, his breathing became heavier and heavier, and his forehead was covered with cold sweat, but he still gritted his teeth and stared intently at the wooden figure, unwilling to stop for even a moment.

Qin Heng and Zhang Mingyuan exchanged a glance, then hurriedly stepped forward and reached out to hold down Xu Feng, who was still forcefully smashing the wooden figure.

"Third Senior Brother! Stop hitting me! If you keep going like this, your arm will be ruined!"

Zhang Mingyuan also gently dissuaded him, "Junior brother, take a break, don't fight anymore. Let's sit down and chat for a while. If you have any grievances or worries on your mind, just tell your senior brother!"

Xu Feng ignored them completely, abruptly breaking free from their grasp. His eyes were filled with obsession, and his voice was terribly hoarse: "I'm not useless! Let me start training from scratch, okay? I'm a direct descendant of the Xu family, I'm not a piece of trash! Ah!!!"

Xu Feng was restrained by Qin Heng and Zhang Mingyuan, unable to struggle. He could only stare at the wooden figure with red eyes, his chest heaving violently, and he murmured repeatedly, "I'm not reconciled... Why did I have to become a cripple... I am the direct descendant of the Xu family... I want to help my elder brother share the family affairs and help my father support the entire Xu family."

He became increasingly agitated as he spoke, his eyes reddening as he struggled to hold back his tears. His whole body trembled slightly, filled with resentment.

The humiliation and obsession were all bottled up inside, with nowhere to be vented.

Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the training room, and Xu Lin strode in.

"Xiao Feng! You're here again! How many times have I told you not to bother Master Mo anymore? Why won't you listen?" He was dressed in a plain brocade robe. His gaze fell on Xu Feng's bleeding arm, a hint of heartache flashing in his eyes. He then suppressed his emotions, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Come on! Come home with me! Don't embarrass yourself here."

As she spoke, she stepped forward and reached out to pull Xu Feng away, but Xu Feng stubbornly shrank back and refused to move an inch.

As the two were struggling, a slow, steady set of footsteps came from outside the door.

Mo Guangren walked in slowly with a calm expression.

"Master Mo."

Upon seeing Mo Guangren appear, Xu Lin immediately stopped what he was doing, composed himself, and bowed slightly in greeting.

Mo Guangren nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Xu Feng, whose expression was stubborn, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Master Mo." Xu Lin looked bitter and turned to look at Xu Feng, who was still unwilling to leave. His tone was full of helplessness. "My younger brother is too stubborn. Ever since his martial arts foundation was destroyed, he has been stuck in a rut, torturing himself like this every day. My father and I keep an eye on him every day, but we can't stop him at all."

He paused, a solemn expression appearing on his face, his tone lowering: "Now that the Ming family has been brutally wiped out, I, Xu..."

The Cui and Zhang families have formed an alliance for self-preservation, and a storm is brewing in Heyang City. My father and I are busy day and night with the safety of the clan, and we simply cannot stay by his side to watch over him at all times, which is why he managed to slip away during that time.

At this point, Xu Lin bowed deeply to Mo Guangren, then changed the subject, his tone earnestly pleading: "I dare to ask Master Mo for a favor today. Could you temporarily leave Xiao Feng in the academy? You are well aware of the current situation in Heyang. If my Xu family is wiped out, how will anyone in the manor survive? But Xiao Feng is different. He is already a cripple. If he stays here, I'm sure no one will bother him. Once the situation stabilizes and the turmoil subsides, I will personally visit him and bring him back to the Xu family."

I earnestly request that Master Mo grant my request!

Mo Guangren listened quietly, and his understanding was already clear. He naturally knew that this was the Xu family's way of leaving a bloodline outside the family, in order to prevent the family from being wiped out and their lineage from dying out in the future.

After a moment of silence, he spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but carrying immense weight: "Of course. Since you are my disciple and call me Master, I will not abandon you."

"You just need to go back and take care of the family affairs. I will have my fifth disciple, Li Yiping, move into the manor with me. With him by my side, things should be taken care of properly. As long as I, Mo Guangren, am alive, my disciples will protect me."

Upon hearing this, Xu Lin felt a huge weight lifted from his heart. He immediately bowed deeply to Mo Guangren, his expression extremely solemn: "Thank you for your kindness, Master Mo. I will never forget this favor, and my Xu family will surely repay you handsomely in the future!"

After the ceremony, he turned around, walked quickly to Xu Feng, raised his hand and gently patted his younger brother's shoulder, then shook him slightly: "You just stay here and don't run around or cause any more trouble. Dad and I will take care of things at home, you don't need to worry about it."

Xu Feng lowered his head, his left fist clenched tightly, and ultimately did not respond. After a moment of silence, he finally nodded heavily.

Seeing this, Xu Lin said no more. He first bowed solemnly to Mo Guangren, then nodded slightly to Qin Heng and Zhang Mingyuan, before turning around and leaving.

Xu Feng looked up at his older brother's departing figure, tears silently streaming down his cheeks.

In the evening, Qin Heng returned home, sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, lit an oil lamp, and, by the dim light, began to read a brand new book.

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The book cover prominently proclaims: Indestructible Vajra Body.

When he first acquired this item a few days ago, he initially thought it was the second half of the Tongbei Quan manual, but upon closer inspection, he realized it was not at all.

The Vajra Indestructible Body sounds very intimidating, but it is a genuine and superior form of external martial arts.

It is divided into eight realms: Copper Skin, Iron Bones, Spiritual Tendons, Golden Skin, Jade Meridians, Immaculate, Returning to the Origin, and Indestructible Golden Body.

Horizontal training focuses on physical exercises, which can make the skin and flesh tough and the tendons and bones as strong as steel, but it neglects the cultivation of internal strength and cannot strengthen the foundation and nourish the vital energy in the body.

Not only is cultivation extremely difficult, but it also requires a massive amount of rare medicinal herbs to aid in body tempering. Only truly powerful and wealthy families can afford such enormous expenses; ordinary people simply cannot afford it.

This is why few scions of noble families choose to practice it, and even those who do only scratch the surface, mastering the first two levels for self-defense.

However, such stringent conditions were actually perfect for Qin Heng.

He was born with the destiny of "Heaven rewards diligence," meaning he didn't need to rely on rare medicinal herbs to temper his body. He could steadily improve simply through day after day of arduous training. However, this kind of cultivation, which relied purely on hard work, was much slower than that of martial artists who relied on abundant resources.

"What a pity, there's only the first volume." Qin Heng slowly closed the book.

The cultivation manual he obtained from Qin Tianbao only allows him to cultivate up to the second level, the Iron Bone Realm. It seems he'll have to find another way to get the complete manual from the Huang family in the future.

[Destiny: Diligence is rewarded by Heaven; success is inevitable]

Bajiquan (Great Perfection 302/1800)

Bajiquan (Great Completion 498/1800)

【Shadowless Steps (Minor Success 398/800)】

【Shadowless Leg Technique (Minor Success 198/800)】

【Indestructible Vajra Body (Beginner Level 3/80)】