Chapter 225 One Breath Stick Technique_2
"Huh!"
Hearing this, Zi'an could no longer stand and collapsed to the ground, gasping heavily.
Seeing this, Ma Gu nodded slightly with satisfaction.
In the past few days, he had indeed seen his disciple fulfill the promise made at the time of apprenticeship; no matter how hard or tiring, he never complained and strove to do his best.
"Zi'an, didn't you want to learn the stick technique? I'm ignorant in that skill, I'm afraid it would be hard for me to teach you," Ma Gu said, "Brother Lu Qing just mentioned he knows a stick technique. Would you like to learn it?"
"Young Master Lu, aren't you skilled in the Saber Technique?" Wei Zian replied in astonishment.
He had seen that every time Lu Qing appeared, he was always carrying a war saber.
"Brother Lu Qing is truly a Martial Arts genius. He easily masters any type of Martial Arts; hence, the stick technique is naturally no difficulty for him," Ma Gu praised.
"I wouldn't call myself a genius, but I do know a little about the stick technique. If the young master doesn't mind, I could teach it to you," Lu Qing said with a light laugh.
"Learn, of course, learn!" Wei Zian nodded repeatedly.
With Wei Zian's agreement, Mrs. Wei had no objections either.
She too hoped her son could learn the Martial Arts he liked.
Thus, Lu Qing went out into the mountainside forest, found a suitable resilient tree branch, cut and trimmed it into a stick, and brought it back into the cave.
"Young Master, the stick technique I know was originally an advanced discipline within the Muscle Bone Realm. Your current Cultivation is shallow and not enough to Cultivate it. I have simplified it into eight forms, which you can Cultivate even at the Qi Blood Realm."
"As long as you learn them, ordinary Qi Blood Realm Martial Artists will not necessarily be your match."
Lu Qing, holding the stick, stood in the center of the cave chamber, speaking slowly.
Upon hearing this, Wei Zian became somewhat excited, watching Lu Qing with keen eyes.
Honestly, he had never seen Lu Qing fight with his own eyes.
To him, Lu Qing seemed just a common young man, about his own age, with nothing to show for his Martial Arts Realm.
Even during their previous journeys, Lu Qing's aura was extremely contained, showing nothing outwardly.
But from the teacher's praise, Lu Qing was held in high esteem, going as far as to say that if he and Lu Qing were to spar, he wouldn't withstand even half a move before being defeated.
Moreover, with what his teacher said a few days ago that Lu Qing had singlehandedly annihilated the entire Black Wolf Gang, including the leader who had achieved Great Success in the Muscle Bone Realm.
All of this made Wei Zian extremely curious about Lu Qing's strength.
Now hearing that Lu Qing was going to demonstrate the stick technique, he was, of course, delighted.
Even Mrs. Wei looked on with anticipation.
As for Ma Gu, he was even more amazed.
To simplify a high-level Martial Arts technique from the Muscle Bone Realm was no easy feat; it required a deep understanding and full mastery of the discipline.
Brother Lu Qing's earlier modesty was evidently not just modest words.
"This technique, called 'One Breath Stick Technique', is corely about the continuous, unified intent of the moves."
Having said that, the stick in Lu Qing's hand swirled like a flipping river dragon, casting shadows of sticks all over the skies.
Under the stirring of the long stick, the air currents surged within the cave, the stick's sound whooshing, each strike reverberating through the air with immense force.
Feeling the oppressive nature of the stick shadows before him, Wei Zian felt overwhelmed, yet his eyes were incredibly bright.
"Is this the stick technique Young Master Lu is going to teach me?"
As Wei Zian murmured to himself, Lu Qing's demonstration reached its final form.
His long stick was first drawn back, then rapidly jabbed out, striking seven times each creating a booming sound that echoed through the cave.
Suddenly, the myriad of stick shadows converged, revealing Lu Qing's calm demeanor.
Wei Zian was already watching wide-eyed.
Even Ma Gu and Mrs. Wei seemed a bit dazed.
After a while, Wei Zian finally came back to his senses and hastily asked, "Young Master Lu, what do you call that last move?"
"This move is called 'Seven Stars in a Chain', the key is to burst forth continuously within a single breath, demanding high control over Qi-Blood. Mastering this move signifies that you have learned the entire stick technique," Lu Qing replied with a smile.
"Seven Stars in a Chain?"
Wei Zian recalled the formidable execution of the move just demonstrated by Lu Qing and his eyes shone with admiration.
"Young Master Lu, I want to learn this stick technique, teach me, teach me!"
"Sure, I will now pass on to you the moves and key points of this stick technique."
Watching Lu Qing now instructing Wei Zian in the stick technique, Ma Gu finally regained his senses, his eyes showing awe.
The stick technique that Lu Qing had just displayed was exquisite, filled with vigor.
Even he could not find a single flaw.
And this, according to Lu Qing, was still a simplified version.
How powerful must the original "One Breath Stick Technique" be?
Brother Lu Qing's strength was truly unfathomable and immeasurable.
"Alright, you have already remembered the key points of the first two moves of the 'One Breath Stick Technique.' Next, as long as you diligently cultivate and fully grasp them, it won't be a problem. Once you are proficient in these two moves, I will teach you the remaining ones."
Wei Zian indeed possessed the talent for Martial Arts Training as Ma Gu had said.
Lu Qing had taught him for half an hour, and he had essentially mastered the first two moves of the "One Breath Stick Technique."
What was lacking was only the practice.
"I understand, Doctor Lu!" Wei Zian responded loudly.
At this moment, he was inexplicably excited.
He found that the mnemonic key points Lu Qing explained while teaching the stick technique were very easy to remember.
Compared to the enigmatic and obscure mnemonics his father's masters taught at home, these were much simpler and clearer.
It made him feel for the first time that Martial Arts Training could be so simple.
"Alright, then you go ahead and practice on your own."
Seeing the excited look on Wei Zian's face, Lu Qing shook his head and after giving an instruction, let him practice on his own.
He then walked over to where Ma Gu and his companion were.
"Thank you for your hard work, Young Master Lu. This is the first time I've seen An Er so enthusiastic about a Martial Arts skill. Previously at home, whenever his father asked him to practice Martial Arts, it seemed as though it was torturing him."
Watching Wei Zian seriously practicing the stick technique, Mrs. Wei expressed her gratitude.
"The young master's talent in Martial Arts is quite good. As long as he is willing to sincerely cultivate, his future in Martial Arts is immeasurable," Lu Qing said with a smile.
"I don't really hope for him to achieve much in Martial Arts. As long as he can defend himself and live on without being bullied even if the Wei Family is gone, I will be completely satisfied," Mrs. Wei sighed.
Lu Qing did not speak.
He knew that Mrs. Wei was still pessimistic about the calamity that had befallen the Wei Family.
Indeed, the Wei Family's ancestor from the Innate Realm was still missing, presumed dead.
Under such circumstances, facing the oppression of the Cang Sect, anyone would feel despair.
"Madam, please take heart. It's been this long, and those people are still searching for you and Zi'an's whereabouts. It seems that back at your residence, they are still holding out; otherwise, they wouldn't need to expend so much effort to trouble you two."
Ma Gu spoke up, reassuring her.
Ma Gu's words were not without reason.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wei's spirit was immediately lifted.
"That's true. The house is still holding on. How can I speak of such discouragement here, amusing you two?"
"No harm done, madam. Your willpower is very strong, something we have seen with our own eyes and greatly admire," Lu Qing said earnestly.
Mrs. Wei did not understand Martial Arts, and her physical fitness was just slightly better than that of an ordinary woman.
Having endured such severe injuries before, her will was stronger than many accomplished Martial Artists.
This was something both Lu Qing and Ma Gu highly respected.
In the following days, Lu Qing's life returned to its usual calm.
It became his regular routine of studying medicine, cultivating, and leisurely fishing,
Only now, every few days, he would go into the mountains to deliver some living supplies to Ma Gu and his companion and to check on Wei Zian's progress in his stick technique Cultivation.
In such leisurely days, Lu Qing's Cultivation continued to swiftly advance.
On a certain morning more than ten days later, while practicing in the bamboo forest, his body trembled, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
"Finally, Perfect Bones and Muscles."