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Chapter 5: Infusing Internal Energy

  Huang Chao, during the Huizong era, served as the prefect of Fuzhou, was extremely fond of Daoist studies, and nearly collected all the Daoist classics in the world.

  It happened that Emperor Huizong of Song was a devout Taoist, so he issued an edict to have Huang Zongxi brought into the imperial court to compile a collection of Taoist writings from ancient times to the present.

  At the age of 67, Huang Zongxi did not disappoint everyones expectations. He took the essence of Taoist scriptures from all over the world, removed the dross, and compiled a magnificent work, "The Taoist Canon of Ten Thousand Ages", which was also carved into woodblocks for printing.

  To avoid Emperor Huizongs blame, Huang Zong carefully proofread word by word, but unexpectedly compiled the "Nine Yin Scriptures" again under the influence of yin and yang, and even mastered the inner skill and cultivated the true yuan.

  When Huang Zongxiangs book was completed and he wanted to respectfully present it to Emperor Huizong of Song, the Jingkang Incident suddenly occurred, Bianjing was attacked and broken through, and Emperors Huizong and Qinzong were captured by the Jin army.

  Huang Chang went to the capital at the age of 100, wanting to rescue Hui and Qin with his own strength. However, he didnt expect that there was a master in the capital who could suppress him. Huang Chang had true yuan but no actual moves, although he repelled the master, he himself suffered serious injuries.

  Huang Chang fled from the capital, traveling south, eating wind and sleeping in dew, thinking deeply and pondering hard, challenging masters of various schools, finally gathering the strengths of each house, creating a unique martial arts work.

  The Huangpao divided the "Nine Yin Scripture" into two parts, the upper part recorded Taoist classics, combining medicine, astrology, divination, and inner work heart method as one, the lower part records all martial arts moves, including palm methods, fist methods, finger methods, claw methods, leg methods, light work, etc.

  Huang Chang escaped to Jiaxing and wanted to go to Linan, but due to his severe injuries, he finally fainted outside Wang Bos door.

  After listening to Huang Changs story, Yang Chengye also sighed endlessly, never expecting that Huang Chang would have such great perseverance, rarely seen in the world.

  Yang Chengye suddenly remembered who Huang Chang was when he mentioned the "Nine Yin Scripture", and he became excited.

  Huang Chang looked at Yang Chengye and asked: "Now that you know, do you want to make me your master?"

  "I can impart the Nine Yin Manual to you."

  Yang Chengye was already nearly thirty years old in his past life, and adding the fifteen years of this life, he is an existence that has become mature and refined with age, having reached the point where his emotions no longer show on his face.

  Yang Chengye appeared calm on the surface, but was secretly overjoyed.

  "The Nine Yin Manual" is the highest martial art of Master Jin in the world of archery, even the top five masters in the world have fought to the death for it, but he didnt expect that after just crossing over, he would encounter such a situation.

  Thinking of this, Yang Chengye bowed his head and said: "Disciple Yang Chengye has seen Master!"

  Huang Chang waved his hand and said: "I am not a person of the martial arts world, so I dont follow the rules of the martial arts worlds master-disciple relationship. You can call me teacher."

  Yang Chengye hastily changed his words and said: "Ive seen the teacher."

  Seeing Yang Chengyes sincere and humble appearance, Huang Shang was greatly comforted, finally someone could inherit his own works.

  Huang Chang beckoned Yang Chengye with his hand and said, "Come closer!"

  Yang Chengye quietly approached the bedside, suddenly, Huang Changs hand moved like lightning and pressed Yang Chengyes acupoints.

  "Teacher, you..."

  "Huang Chang said with a hint of fatigue, Good disciple, dont be afraid. Now Im going to clear your blocked meridians and simultaneously open up your Ren and Du channels, passing on my lifelong cultivation to you."

  Huang Chang said, pulling Yang Chengye onto the bed, sitting cross-legged, a pair of withered palms patting Yang Chengyes body non-stop, steam rising from his head, filling the entire room.

  At this time, Yang Chengye was in pain and pleasure, sometimes severe pain, sometimes unbearable itching, sometimes comfortable, unable to speak, can only let Huang Chang do as he pleases.

  About two hours later, Yang Chengye felt his body relax and fell onto the bed with a "thud", while Huang Chang lay down again.

  "Teacher, whats this..."

  Yang Chengye grasped Huang Shangs wrist and asked anxiously.

  At this time, Huang Changs face was pale and white, with a thread of death surrounding his wrinkled face.

  "My dear disciple, I am already at the end of my life."

  Huang Chang struggled to lift his palm and stroked Yang Chengyes hand, saying: "The master only has the lower volume of the Nine Yin Scripture in his arms. When the time is ripe, you will immediately go to Yanmen Temple and must bring back the upper volume. Remember not to let it fall into the hands of evil people, otherwise there will be endless troubles."

  "Remember, remember.................."

  Huang Chang said with a wave of his hands, closed his eyes and passed away suddenly.

  "Teacher!"

  Yang Chengye let out a loud cry, tears streaming down his face. Although he had known Huang Chang for only a short time, he was deeply moved by the latters character and was willing to impart all his skills to him.

  This kindness made Yang Chengyes heart feel heavy.

  At Huang Changs behest, Yang Chengye took out a thread-bound book from Huang Changs bosom, with the cover inscribed "Volume 2 of the Nine Yin Manual".

  Yang Chengye flipped through it roughly and found that all of them were handwritten in small seal script, which contained the essence of Huang Shans life.

  Yang Chengye carefully put away the "Nine Yin Scripture" and called for Wang Bos help in handling Huang Changs aftermath.

  What Yang Chengye did not expect was that the salt merchant boss actually came to help, saying it was to thank Yang Chengye for helping him retrieve his sheepskin cloak.

  The boss of the salt merchant is named Shen You, from Kunshan, Suzhou.

  With Shen Yous help, it only took one day to lay Huang Changping to rest, and they became sworn brothers.

  Yang Chengyes only concern now is his blind mother. Although he has decided to go to Linan to take the imperial examination, the journey is long and he has no money or letters of recommendation, all of which give Yang Chengye a headache.

  Helpless, Yang Chengye had to put his plan to go to Linan on hold for the time being. He focused on cultivating the techniques recorded in the Nine Yin Manual while thinking of ways to treat Wu Ruolans eyes.

  With Huang Changs true yuan pouring in, Yang Chengyes practice can be said to have achieved twice the result with half the effort. However, for someone without a foundation like him, he could only slowly explore on his own.

  The Nine Yin Manual records martial arts that encompass all things, each with great power. The most famous is the Nine Yin Divine Claw, which was later changed to the Nine Yin White Bone Claw in TV dramas.

  Yang Chengye didnt go learn it for the time being, after all he had some reservations about it from watching TV dramas.

  Yang Chengye finally discovered through research that Wu Ruolans eyes were blocked by a tumor, and for ancient Chinese medicine, Wu Ruolans eyes could be said to be completely incurable.

  But for Yang Chengyao, who has thousands of years of medical knowledge, there are dozens of methods, the simplest and most effective being surgical removal of polyps.

  Yang Chengye returned home that day and saw Wu Ruolan sitting on the edge of the bed sighing, so he asked: "Mother, what are you sighing about?"

  "Wu Ruolan said: Child, Im holding you back. If it werent for my eye disease, you would have gone to the capital long ago."

  Yang Chengye stepped forward and grasped Wu Ruolans hand, saying: "Mother, what are you talking about? For your sake, I can give up going to the capital and stay by your side forever."

  Yang Chengye looked at Wu Ruolan, although Wu Ruolans face was weathered, but it was hard to conceal her youthful beauty.

  "Silly kid!"

  "Wu Ruolan said: A man should have ambitions in all directions, you should follow your fathers will, abandon martial arts and take up literature, participate in the imperial examination, and make our Yang family proud."

  Wu Ruolan said, her hands shaking as she rummaged through her bosom and pulled out a neatly folded square cloth.

  "This is..."

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