Chapter 17: Passing on Martial Skills

  Hu Zhiyan and Fang Xiaozhong have been having a tough time lately.

  Unlike Qin Wushuang, they left the Wu Tong Institute without bringing back any achievements, in other words, they were just Qin Wushuang's entourage.

  Especially Hu Ziyin, the only two aristocratic families in Donglintown, the Hu family and the Qin family are both humble households, and they secretly compare with each other.

  Fang Xiaozhong, as a companion reader of Hu Zhiyan, was a distant relative of the Hu family, rooted in Donglintown. Although his family was quite wealthy, it was only an ordinary civilian household without any noble seats.

  So his status in the Martial Arts Academy can be said to be the lowest, and also the most despised. This also cultivated him to have a bit of a timid and afraid-to-do-anything style.

  If it weren't for Hu Zhiyan's protection, Fang Xiaozhong would have no capital to stand in the Wudong Institute.

  The old patriarch of the tribe scolded him for several days, and Hu Ziyin's initial passion and enthusiasm also cooled down a lot. He thought to himself, was he really too impulsive?

  But he also knew that staying in Wudongyuan was no better for him either.

  This day, Fang Xiaozhong sneaked into Hu Ziyin's home, the two exchanged a few winks and nods, understanding each other tacitly. They left the house and rushed straight to the Qin family manor.

  After Butouin dropped out of school, these two people had already taken Qin Musou as a central figure in their small circle.

  After arriving at the Qin family's estate, I found out that Qin Wushuang had left early in the morning to climb Mount Taihang.

  Two people bumped into each other, feeling disappointed and were about to leave when Qin Xiu suddenly walked out of the mansion, smiling: "Hu Zhiyan, Fang Xiaozhong, why did you come and go?"

  Both of them knew Qin Xiu and greeted her with "Sister Qin Xiu."

  "Let's go into the manor and sit for a bit. At this time, Wushuang will be back soon." Qin Xiu smiled as she welcomed them into the manor.

  The two of them were a bit awkward in front of Qin You.

  Qin Yi dragged them into the manor without giving them a chance to explain, one hand on each of them, and ordered the servants to prepare some refreshments.

  The Qin family's industry in Donglin Town is prosperous, ranking first in Donglin Town. Even the wealthy Xushi family in Luojiang County envies their industry, which shows how large their business is.

  Dim sum is served, and many people rarely get to eat it with Lo Hon Zai sauce.

  "Come on, eat quickly, just like you're at home. I still have some things to ask you."

  The two saw Qin You's kind and gentle attitude, and slightly relaxed their restraint. Qin You asked them about their situation at the Wudong Institute in a casual manner.

  Two people answered while eating, and Qin Xiu gradually became familiar with them. The nature of the young man slowly revealed itself. Especially Fang Xiaozhong, knowing that Qin Xiu's sister wanted to hear about Qin Wushuang's deeds, was eloquent and talked endlessly.

  Especially the bridge section of Qin Wushuang fighting Zhang Xian, after being processed, is even more said to be divine.

  Qin Yu smiled and asked, looking very happy.

  Just as things were getting lively, Qin Wushuang's voice came from outside the villa: "Fang Xiaozhong, it's been a while since we last met, and your bragging skills have improved."

  When they heard Qin Wushuang's voice, Hu Ziyin and Fang Xiaozhong both stood up.

  Qin Wushuang walked into the courtyard and smiled: "You two must have been scolded a lot when you got home, right?"

  Hu Ziyin smiled and nodded in admiration, while Fang Xiaozhong repeatedly clapped his hands, both of them were impressed by Qin Wushuang's incredible ability to predict the outcome.

  "Alright, Wuduan is back, you three little devils can play together now." Qin Xiao knew that when young people got together, there were many things to talk about, and smiled as she walked away.

  "Unmatched, I heard from Qin Xiu sister that you climb Mount Tai every day at a very early hour?" Hu Zhiyan asked.

  "Hmm, if you don't work hard when you're young, you'll suffer losses when you're old. You two, what are your plans?" Qin Wushuang could tell that since returning from the Martial Arts Academy, these two hadn't adapted yet.

  "We can only do some basic training within our family, it's just a pity that for people like us from humble backgrounds, there are too few martial arts manuals passed down through the generations." Hu Zhiyan sighed.

  Fang Xiaozhong blinked his eyes: "Wu Shuang brother, you killed Zhang Xian, it's very impressive. In the Wu Tong Institute, I saw that your training method is also not ordinary, why don't we follow you to train?"

  Qin Wushuang was silent for a moment.

  Huzi also looked forward to it with a eager face: "Wu Shuang, take us together, how about that?"

  Qin Wushuang smiled and said, "My way is not suitable for you. If you really want to learn, I will create a set of methods that suit your situation. As long as you persist, by the time of the three-year martial arts test, your results will definitely not be bad."

  "What's wrong with Musou-ge's way? Why isn't it suitable for us?" Fang Xiaozhong found it strange.

  "Hu Zhiyin seemed to be thinking of something: 'Idiot, Qin Wushuang's cultivation is higher than ours. If we follow him, we'll only hold him back.'"

  After examining the details of both men, Qin Wushuang immediately formulated a training plan for them and had them follow it for a year.

  "Remember, the key to mastering a skill is persistence. This plan must be completed in full every day. If you slack off for even one day, don't come looking for me after a year!"

  Qin Wushuang was very serious about his cultivation path and would not tolerate even a slight bit of sloppiness.

  The two of them obtained their cultivation plans and left with joy.

  After three months, the two of them surprisingly found that their strength had improved significantly and their physical functions in all aspects had also been remarkably enhanced.

  This way, they dare not slack off even more, and for the next nine months, regardless of hot or cold weather, they persist tirelessly.

  Hu Ziyin's clan elder saw Hu Ziyin hanging out with Fang Xiaozhong every day, initially feeling that he was not living up to his potential. Later, he thought that these two kids were doing something worthwhile every day, so he didn't strongly object.

  After half a year, he clearly felt the change in his son and called Hu Ziyin to ask about it. Holding their cultivation plan in hand, he couldn't help but feel surprised.

  It's said that Qin Wushuang made this rule for them. The head of the humble Hu family was stunned on the spot and only spoke after a long time: "This Qin family child is not simple, ah."

  "It's supposed to be! Otherwise, how could Zhang Xian be beaten to death?" Hu Zhen muttered.

  "Hmm, you can hang out with him more in the future, it's not a bad idea."

  Hu Zhiyan saw that his father was no longer scolding him, but instead encouraging him to interact with Qin Wushuang, and he felt very excited, nodding vigorously as he ran out.

  A whole year has passed.

  The changes in Hu Ziyin and Fang Xiaozhong have made people around them feel delightful.

  That day, the two went to Qin's mansion again to find Qin Wushuang. Seeing the two of them with smiling faces and a very satisfied look, he didn't say anything, just smiled: "Tomorrow at dawn, come with me to climb Mount Dacang!"

  The two of them heard Qin Wushuang say that he was willing to take them with him for training and cheered, then quickly ran back to prepare.

  At the hour of the Ox, the two arrived at the Qin family estate with great vigor. Qin Wushuang had also arrived outside the gate and nodded upon seeing the duo arrive on time: "Let's go! Remember to stay close to me, whoever falls behind is a coward!"

  At first thirty miles, all three of them were very relaxed. Fang Xiaozhong and Hu Ziyin chatted and laughed.

  At sixty li, I still didn't feel much of a reaction, just that my breathing was slightly more urgent.

  After a hundred miles, Fang Xiaoming's breathing had already begun to quicken noticeably. After another twenty miles, even Hu Ziyin started panting heavily, his legs almost as heavy as lead.

  Qin Wushuang looked calm and collected, smiling at them without saying a word.

  This smile made Hu Zhiyan and Fang Xiaozhong swallow the words of apology that were on the tip of their tongues, gritted their teeth, and followed Qin Wushuang closely, not letting the distance between them pull apart.

  After much difficulty, Qin Wushuang finally stopped his footsteps after persisting for forty miles.

  The two of them were completely weak, their chests felt like they were being pressed down by a huge boulder, and they kept gasping for the fresh air that only the living deserved. Their faces were deathly pale, and their limbs were almost trembling.

  "How was it? Underestimated this 160-mile mountain road?" Qin Wushuang's face was rosy, but his breathing was long and steady.

  This route was set by Qin Wushuang for himself, running along the mountain road of Mount Dacang in a spiral shape, climbing to the top.

  This mountain road is one hundred and sixty miles long. The physical strength and foot strength consumed are at least two to three times that of the plain.

  It wasn't easy, but Hu Zhiyan finally caught his breath and sighed: "The plan you set for us is to run around Donglin Town ten times, which is over a hundred miles. We usually don't feel too tired when we're running. But this mountain road is different."

  Fang Xiaozhong also came to his senses at this time, excitedly saying: "Fortunately, we didn't fall behind, not a bad breed. Wú Shuāng brother, are we close to your level now?"

  Qin Wushuang smiled and didn't say anything.

  Huzi suddenly seemed to have discovered something, and carefully looked along the footprints on the ground. Why did he feel that Qin Wushuang's footprints were much deeper than theirs?

  "Peerless, why are your footprints so deep? Ah, it's because you have something tied to your feet!"

  With a curious mind, he lifted Qin Wushuang's trouser leg and was shocked to find an iron bar tied around it.

  These fetters are made of special iron and weigh a lot, with three strips tied to each foot.

  Hu Ziyin and Fang Xiaozhong looked at each other in dismay, both having thought that after a year of special training, the gap with Qin Wushuang would have narrowed, but now it seemed that this distance was getting farther and farther away.

  "From today on, you will follow this route every day for a year! Alright, now let's start. I'll teach each of you a set of attacking martial skills."

  Qin Wushuang's previous life was a great martial arts master, so he naturally knew the principle of teaching students according to their aptitude.

  Hu Ziyin and Fang Xiaozhong have different routes, one is Zhongzheng, the other is Linghuo. The attacking skills they teach are naturally different.

  Hu Ziyin learned the "Eighteen Plates", which was powerful and majestic, close to the masculine way; while Fang Xiaozhong taught a set of "Ling She Bao", pursuing cleverness and cunning.

  With their current foundation, they are still far from mastering high-level skills, and Qin Wushuang would certainly not help them grow prematurely.

  There are still two years before the Wu Tong test, and I can take them for a while, so let's take them for a while! After all, it's also a fellow villager, and it's considered to have gone through thick and thin together.

  Let them show off their skills in the martial arts test, and bring glory to their ancestors. It's also a way to make up for this friendship.