Volume 2: Tian Nan ? Xuan Qing Chapter 19: Cang Yang Xuan Qing Qi

  Also because Chu Jiu grew up in the back mountain, he had a special relationship with Dong Zhong She Tian Lao Ren, and this old man had a very deep connection with Dian Cang. Therefore, when Lin Ruo Chi asked about Chu Jiu's upbringing in "Wang You Dong", she handed over the responsibility of delivering food to the old man every day to Chu Jiu and Xiao Qi Zi, who was in charge of the stables behind him.

  On the ninth day, he remembered clearly that his master had instructed him: "Jiǔ, this old man in the cave behind the mountain has a great relationship with our sect. You must deliver food to him with care!"

  At the age of seven, Chujiu looked up and said in a childish voice: "Disciple will definitely not disappoint Master's trust!"

  Lin Ruo Chi suddenly fell silent, muttering to herself: "I really hope he treats you well, just like he treated 'him'."

  The two "he"s in Lin Ruochi's mouth were obviously not the same person, and the latter "he" was clearly someone else. On the ninth day, she tilted her head and asked, "Master, who are 'he' and 'he'?"

  Lin Ruo Chi woke up and Guan Ai stroked the head of Chu Jiu, saying softly: "You're still young and don't understand, when you grow up, you'll naturally understand!"

  On the ninth day, I also went with Xiao Qizi to deliver food. However, it took Xiao Qizi an hour to climb up the mountain and he was exhausted, and another hour to come down, suffering unbearably.

  Finally, one day, Little Seven said: "Alright, from now on, you can deliver the meal by yourself. Climbing up and down this mountain is really too tiring!"

  On the ninth day, he wiped away his sweat and smiled: "Alright! But from now on, when you play with me, you have to call me Shixiong!"

  As it turned out, they were both born in the same year. Xiao Qi Zi was delighted and said: "Thank you, Shifu Chu Jiu!"

  So later on, there was only one person who went up the mountain to deliver food on the ninth day of the new year.

  In fact, in Lin Rouchi and Gu Baiyun's hearts, they knew that the old man's martial arts skills were profound and unfathomable. They actually hoped that the old man would teach them some of his martial arts skills when he was in a good mood, so that they could make the Point Cloud Sect more glorious in the future.

  Lin Ruo Chi was really kind-hearted, but who knew that the events that followed would prove Lin Ruo Chi's good intentions to be so wrong.

  Gu Baiyun had accepted many disciples years ago, while Lin Ruochi only started accepting formal disciples ten years ago. Chu Jiu and Lin Meng'er were not considered among them, with Shen Que being the eldest disciple. However, before accepting disciples, Gu Baiyun naturally already regarded Chu Jiu and Meng'er as his own disciples, so he had begun teaching them the internal energy spitting method when they were young.

  At that time, Lin Ruochi smiled and said to Gu Baiyun: "Big Brother Master, this child's bones are absolutely extraordinary, in the future he will inherit my mantle, this child is absolutely the best successor!"

  Gu Baiyun just laughed and said: "My junior brother is in his prime, why say such things? Moreover, who can predict the future changes?"

  Lin Ruo Chi said confidently: "Master must believe in me!"

  It wasn't until three years later that Lin Ruochi was shocked to discover that Chujiu had not yet broken through the first realm of the Qingyang Xuanqing Qi inner skill, "Tongluo Realm" first layer, while Lin Xiaojiu, who was one year younger than Chujiu, had already reached the third layer of Tongluo Realm. Half a year later, Chujiu still hadn't made any progress.

  Dian Cang Sanzi was shocked and asked Gu Baiyun: "Master's younger brother, what, what is this?"

  Lin Ruochi was also astonished, and asked her senior brother carefully, but after investigating the pulse for several days, she couldn't find any reason, and could only say dejectedly: "Could it be that this child is not destined to learn from Diancang?"

  Since then, Dian Cang Sanzi was no longer as enthusiastic about Chu Jiu as he used to be, and it seemed that he had slowly forgotten the excitement of recognizing a good seedling when he first saw Chu Jiu.

  Waiting for the next five years, Lin Ruochi occasionally examined the internal strength and swordsmanship progress of his disciples, still finding that Chujiu's progress was far below that of his seven senior disciples and his elder brother's three senior disciples, not to mention even worse than Lin Xiang'er. Naturally, he was extremely disappointed with his elder brother and younger brother. The only consolation was that Chujiu had a kind heart, was agile and clever, and was also likable. Even the usually strict Sanzi couldn't help but be lenient this time. This situation continued until the year Chujiu turned 13.

  Gu Baiyun sometimes sighed and said: "What a pity that such a good bone frame is useless, I don't know why it just can't be opened up?"

  Lin Ruo Chi also only followed with a "Ah!"

  But for nearly four years, Gu Baiyun traveled the world, acting chivalrously and righteously, while Lin Ruochi remained in seclusion to cultivate herself. The ten top disciples under her door grew up year by year under Liu Chenfei's guidance, Shen Que, Lu Shaohang, Lian Tian and others often came and went from the Tian Nan Martial Arts World, even occasionally going far into the Central Plains, and had already gained a certain reputation.

  So, the various Shifus were busy and didn't test Jiujiu's swordsmanship or inner strength again. Therefore, none of the senior brothers knew how good Jiujiu's current swordsmanship was, they just thought that this little junior brother must still be the worst in martial arts, just like four years ago.

  That Hu Xing saw Chu Jiu and Lin Ming'er, Lu Zihang three people grew up on Diancang Mountain since childhood. Master Lu's martial arts were outstanding, and his younger sister also made rapid progress. Only Chu Jiu had little progress, so he said several times: "Younger brother, you have been by Master's side for so many years, how can you still be so clumsy? This 'Yangnan Swordsmanship' is an entry-level swordsmanship, you can't even practice it well?"

  Lucky to have Lian Tian and Yun Yuan often seriously facing Hu Xingdao: "Fourth Master, your words are also wrong! For those who practice martial arts, the first is their heart, and the second is their martial arts skills. Little Master's heart is agile and kind, it's not easy to be like this, from now on, you absolutely cannot mock him!"

  Lin Meng'er also said a lot: "On the ninth day, Xiao Shixiong was just not good at martial arts, but in other aspects, Xiao Shixiong is fierce on the mountain!"

  She said it's fierce, mostly inclined towards climbing trees, mountain climbing, river crossing, bird catching and so on.

  Hu Xing pouted, but Lin Ming'er's words were not to be feared. However, Lian Tian and Yun Yuan were both Second Master, so he had no choice but to listen. He could only say: "Second Master's words are correct, Hu Xing has taken note!"

  The 9th day is much better, at least without Master's brothers looking down on me in person!

  To know that the internal force of the Cangpai school is the orthodox sect of Wulin Xuanmen, biased towards Daozong, the "Cangyang Xuancheng Qi" general key explains: "The mysterious ancestor of heaven and earth, the root of all qi, the natural harmony of heaven and earth, the dispersal of impure qi, the cultivation of heart and body, the unity of Tao and truth..." Also cultivate "qi operation in the dan田, dispersing to each pulse, penetrating the whole body, three flowers gathering at the top, five qi facing the origin", called "one divides into three yuan, three yuan changing three qi, three qi giving birth to three talents, three talents nourishing, all things being prepared". However, also "the original of the three caves, is the same as the Daoqi, the Daoqi is only one, applying and dividing into three".

  When practicing "Cang Yang Xuan Qing Qi", it is divided into three steps: "Lian Jing Hua Qi", "Lian Qi Hua Shen" and "Lian Shen Huan Xu". "Tong Luo Jie" mainly practices "Lian Jing Hua Qi", while "Yun Qi Jie" and "He Jian Jie" mainly practice "Lian Qi Hua Shen". "Yu Jian Jie" is the final step of "Lian Shen Huan Xu". It's really mysterious and wonderful. The higher the internal power, the lighter the body will be, and the better the lightness skill will be. The power of Cang Yang 19 Road Swordsmanship will also become stronger!

  Since the inner strength cannot be broken through, the swordsmanship will not be able to advance either!

  Lin Meng'er and Chu Jiu grew up together, how could she not know these things? She had grown up with Chu Jiu since childhood, they were two people who understood each other without needing to say anything, privately they never compared whose martial arts skills were higher or lower.

  Xiao Qi Zi and Chu Jiu were both at the back mountain, playing together more than other brothers, so they naturally understood each other more. Therefore, the three of them often talked about this story again and laughed together.

  So Lin Meng'er smiled mischievously and said, "On the ninth day, my father treated you differently from others today. Is it because your martial arts skills have improved dramatically? Come on, let me try!"

  Still only bitter smile on the ninth day.

  Actually, who has the ability to understand, the most bitter is the beginning of the ninth day. At the age of five, Shetian Laoren taught him to practice another kind of internal power. This internal power emphasizes the dispersion of Dan Tian's power throughout the body, opening up all 108 acupoints in the body, allowing any breath to move freely inside and outside the body, and opening up all pores, making the body's meridians communicate with the outside world at all times. The more calm and peaceful one is, the stronger the ability to withstand impact.

  This inner power can only be used for self-defense in the early stages of cultivation, and even Chujiu's current level is not enough to harm others. However, Chujiu discovered that once he suffered an internal injury, using this inner power technique to heal himself could increase his recovery speed by several times.

  "Within ten years, this technique may not have much effect," said the old man who shot at the sky. "However, after ten years, you will be one of the top disciples of the Diancang Gate!"

  Chu Jiu was startled and said: "Shooting Tian Grandfather, I don't want to compete for anything first, just practicing martial arts, feeling very comfortable in my body and heart!"

  At the age of 14, three years ago, he had already made some small achievements in his heart method and had asked Shi Tian Lao Ren: "Grandfather, does this heart method have a name?" Shi Tian Lao Ren was silent for a moment before saying: "This internal power heart method is not a side door heart method, it's considered orthodox martial arts, as for its real name... you can call it 'Shi Tian Heart Method'!"

  He thought to himself, "He calls himself the Old Man Who Shoots at Heaven," so it's natural that the 'Shooting-at-Heaven Heart Method' originated from his name. I suppose he didn't want to tell me its real name! So, he said, "Grandfather, this 'Shooting-at-Heaven Heart Method', what a great name!" And then he stopped asking questions.

  The old man warned Qiujiu when he was young that he must not tell anyone, including his master and great master, about the events of that year, or else the consequences would be unthinkable.

  On the ninth day, he didn't understand, but in his heart, Master was high above, and there was also his junior sister Lin Meng'er. He couldn't hide it from her! So he opened his eyes and asked: "Grandfather, can't you tell that little junior sister either?"

  The old man in the shooting sky smiled rarely, pulled up the small hand of Chuyi, and said: "Not now, wait until you grow up!" Chuyi seemed to understand but not quite, just nodded slightly. That year, Chuyi was eight years old.

  The Congyang Xuanqing Qi of the Qingpian School emphasizes the harmony of dragon and tiger, storing energy in the dantian, and after all the inner force of the body's meridians returns to the Zhou Tian, it is stored in the dantian. The more internal force is stored, the higher the skill level.

  At the age of 9 to 19, when practicing the first layer of "Tongluo Jie", all internal energy was stored in the dantian during the day, but at night, he would spit out the "Shetian Xinfa" method, dispersing all internal energy. This back-and-forth process resulted in it taking a full three and a half years to complete the first layer of "Tongluo Jie". Naturally, this couldn't help but sadden Lin Ruochi and Gu Baiyun, as even the worst disciple with the slowest aptitude had only taken two years.

  While "Cang Yang Xuan Qing Qi" is the second layer of "Tong Luo Jie", the third layer must be practiced in conjunction with the 19th Road Swordsmanship of Dian Cang. Therefore, after reaching the first layer at the beginning of the ninth day, when starting to practice the Dian Cang swordsmanship, also start practicing the second layer of "Tong Luo Jie" of internal skill and heart method.

  But who would have known that on the ninth day of the first month, starting from the age of nine, he began to be taught by Shooting Heaven Old Man the first eighteen moves of "Shooting Heaven Shocking Dragon, Thirty-six Steps" which stirred up the yang energy in the nine heavens.

  That day, the Old Man of Shooting Heaven said: "Chu Jiu, come here!"

  Qiū Qiū walked over and asked: "Grandfather, what's wrong? Is it that my swordsmanship is really poor? Today, Fourth Brother criticized me again!"

  As he spoke, he lowered his head, and tears welled up in his eyes.

  The old man shot at the sky and led him away, saying gently: "Chu Jiu, are you going to be a man who stands tall and upright from now on?"

  "On the ninth day, he lifted his head and nodded vigorously, saying: 'Yes, from now on I want to be a man who stands tall and upright, just like Master and Grandmaster!'"

  The old man nodded and said, "Good, our ninth day will definitely become! To be a man like your master, you must first endure all the hardships. Your current martial arts skills have not improved, it's just part of the hardship! However, men in the future are bleeding but not crying!"

  Chu Jiu took a deep breath and smiled: "Chu Jiu is not afraid of hardship, great! From now on, I won't shed tears again!"

  The old man saw Chūjiǔ's smiling face and his heart moved. He said: "Chūjiǔ, I'll teach you some more footwork!"

  On the ninth day, he clapped his hands and jumped up, exclaiming: "Good! Good!"

  He was overjoyed for a moment, but then hung his head low. The Old Man of the Shooting Sky hastily asked: "Chu Jiu, what's wrong?"

  "Grandfather, I'm afraid I'm a fool. Now I can't even practice the 'Shooting Heart Method' and Dian Cang's swordsmanship well, how can I practice the footwork you taught me?"

  The old man burst out laughing, pulling Chu Jiu into his arms and said: "Chu Jiu, you must believe in Grandpa. I've told you before that the 'Shooting Heaven Heart Method' will only take effect after several years. Now your sword skills are still rough, but once your footwork is mastered, I guarantee that your martial arts skills will surpass those of your Fourth Senior Brother! Let's see how he'll mock you then?"

  On the ninth day, he was overjoyed and laughed: "Is there anyone better than Second Master Lian Tian? Second Master has always been very good to me. If I had his excellent martial arts skills, that would be great!"

  The old man shot the sky and laughed loudly, no longer speaking, only passing on the first eighteen steps of the "Shooting Sky Shocking Dragon, Thirty-six Steps" mouth formula and step method.

  The name of this step method was also fabricated by the old man Du Tian.

  Movement in the nine heavens, eighteen steps emphasize intention before movement, strike first to gain the upper hand. Before others move, I have already moved; once they move, I am far away. This is completely opposite to the requirements of sword practice, which emphasizes concentration and calmness, with mouth, eyes, and heart on one line.

  It can be imagined that on the ninth day, during the daytime at Xuán Qīng Guān, he bitterly practiced the nineteen roads of swordsmanship, seeking stability and solemnity. At night, in the mountain cave, he fluttered and jumped about like a butterfly among flowers within the eight trigrams, studying body techniques. How could his progress in swordsmanship be rapid?

  At the age of twelve, Chu Jiu also asked: "Grandfather, it seems that I can't gather my energy, and my swordsmanship can't make progress. Is it because I'm too stupid and inferior?"

  The old man shot a sky and laughed: "You are still too bad? If you are still bad, I'm afraid that all the disciples of this mountain will not practice martial arts!"

  He nodded and said: "The 'Shooting Heaven Heart Method' is indeed profound, ordinary people may take ten years to achieve some effect, but I think you, in just seven years, can surpass what Grandfather achieved after ten years of arduous cultivation!"

  On the ninth day, I felt at ease and divided my attention to practice "Shooting Heaven Heart Method" and "Shooting Heaven Astonishing Dragon, 36 Steps", with the first eighteen steps of the latter being the yang movement in the nine heavens. Alongside this, I also practiced the Pointing Cang Sword Technique passed down by my Shifu's uncle. The results were predictable in the early years.

  And so, in those years, Master and Mistress evaluated their disciples several times, and Chu Jiu always ranked last. Following that, among the ten top disciples of this generation who had basically been determined four years ago, Chu Jiu's martial arts were really inferior, and there was no such thing as Chu Jiu.

  Lin Ruo Chi also felt guilty in his heart and said to Gu Bai Yun, "Big Brother Master, ah, that year I was impulsive and didn't think that on the ninth day, he..."

  Gu Baiyun was calm and advised: "Planning is done by humans, but success is determined by heaven. Now that things are like this on the ninth day of the first month, I don't think there's anything wrong with it. Perhaps this is the will of heaven!"

  In fact, he was also persuading himself. How could his heart towards the crowd of disciples be less than that of the master's younger brother? Seeing such a talented disciple unable to succeed, how heartbreaking is it?

  Apart from Shi Tian Lao Ren and Dian Cang San Zi secretly regretting, the other fellow disciples did not know about the past events at the beginning of the ninth hour. Seeing that he was the youngest in age and rather thin in build, everyone else also didn't think much of it.

  And on the ninth day, he himself was young and ignorant, and after hearing what Shetian Lao Ren said, he knew that he wouldn't deceive him, so he didn't care about it at all.