Chapter 1168 The Returnee's Notes 242

Then Lu's mother moved closer to Xie Ning, her eyes involuntarily fixed on Xie Ning's exposed arm, then glanced at her own daughter's, and finally looked at her own white hands.

Lu Qi also exercises regularly, and her muscles are more defined than Xie Ning's, but she is still in the stage of being abused by her uncle.

When Lu's father sent Lu Qi to training, Lu's mother actually tried to stop him for a while because she thought that girls should be fair and thin to look good, and that she would end up looking like a rough man.

In the end, Lu Qi became quite strong and several shades darker. She was devastated for a long time. Her fair and soft daughter was gone just like that.

But Lu Qi didn't think so. She thought fair-skinned and soft girls were pretty. Her mother was very elegant and intellectual, but she thought someone like herself was pretty too!

She loves strength and studies martial arts very seriously, especially when she encounters people harassing her or her friends on the street, she can fight back on the spot.

Lu's mother had a rather mild personality to begin with, and after a few days of self-adjustment, she got used to it.

"Have some fruit and rest for a bit, then we can eat dinner soon." After sitting for a short while, Mrs. Lu returned to the kitchen to cook with Aunt Hu.

At the gym, Uncle Lu also chatted with Xie Ning about martial arts.

The fighting techniques they learn are not only concise but also highly practical. After all, each move in the techniques has a specific purpose and function. The pursuit is not about graceful and elegant movements, but about clear distinction between feints and real attacks, and agility and flexibility.

Because every second counts in actual combat, any false or flashy actions will have adverse consequences.

Uncle Lu learned combat skills at a military academy, and gradually perfected them after officially joining the army, forming a more concise and powerful combat technique that suited him.

After practicing with Xie Ning, he discovered some shortcomings in his technique and then humbly asked Xie Ning for advice on some of her techniques.

Even though the girl is younger than him.

Xie Ning was generous and took out a piece of white paper to write and draw. She even drew several human figures, thinking that combat could be combined with anatomy.

A better understanding of the human body can elevate combat techniques to a higher level.

Of course, she also knows a lot about acupoints, after all, she is quite good at traditional Chinese medicine, but she didn't use them just now, instead she precisely targeted some of the body's weaknesses.

Uncle Lu's parrying speed wasn't actually slow, but Xie Ning was incredibly agile and completely anticipated his next move, causing his parry to miss.

In the three sparring matches, Xie Ning won very quickly because it didn't take more than a few moves. In combat, the key is to strike vital points and win in one move.

Besides these, Xie Ning is also very good at adapting to changing circumstances.

"The form of military strategy is like that of water. Water tends to flow downhill and avoid high ground; military strategy avoids strength and attacks weakness. Water adapts its flow to the terrain, and military strategy adapts to the enemy. Therefore, military strategy has no constant form, just as water has no constant shape. One who can adapt to the enemy's changes and achieve victory is called a master strategist."

This is military strategy, but it also applies to hand-to-hand combat.

Uncle Lu naturally understood.

So Xie Ning was saying to Lu Qi, “For example, when we tripped him just now, he punched my face with his right straight punch. I used my left hand to block and grab his right wrist and twist it downwards. Then I stepped to his right side and at the same time used my right hand to press down on his neck in a figure-eight shape. I turned to the left and he fell to the ground.”

My action not only prevented his punch but also effectively changed his technique, allowing me to then attack him...

This is about adapting to changing circumstances and leveraging existing forces.

Lu Qi was eager to try, "Uncle, shall we do it once?"

Uncle Lu rubbed his waist and nodded indifferently. Xie Ning had actually used less force when she threw him, but it was still a solid fall.

Xie Ning held her teacup and watched the two spar. In fact, she was not only good at practical moves, but also at flashy moves that were just for show.

She learned it when she first started practicing swordsmanship. It was only during that relatively peaceful time that she learned some fancy sword techniques to impress others. When she went to the battlefield, she couldn't use such flashy sword techniques.

Lu Qi learned very quickly. When her uncle tripped her with his right foot, she quickly turned to the right, crossed her legs, and pulled out her right leg, thus neutralizing her uncle's attack.

At the same time, Lu Qi spotted an opening in Lu Xiaoshu's sideways stance and quickly hooked and kicked Lu Xiaoshu's right heel with his left leg.

If nothing unexpected happened, Uncle Lu would definitely fall to the ground, but Uncle Lu's skills were superior. As he fell, he grabbed Lu Qi, deflecting the opponent's attack, and then flipped over to subdue Lu Qi.

Xie Ning rested his chin on his hand, his thoughts drifting away. For a considerable period, there were no major wars in the world, only constant small-scale conflicts, especially border battles.

Countries around the world attach great importance to special forces that are adapted to this, and combat training is an important military technology for countering special forces.

Individual combat skills... can be enhanced not only through personal training but also through external means.

She hadn't studied these things, but she had seen them before—things similar to exoskeletons that could greatly enhance a soldier's combat capabilities.

When Lu Qi returned dejected after being knocked down by his uncle once again, Xie Ning had already sketched out several design models on paper.

Of course, it's just an idea for now. After all, Xie Ning hasn't researched it and only drew two or three designs from memory. Some of them are simply not suitable for this era, since some material and power supply issues are difficult to solve.

However, you could try looking for affordable alternatives to the ingredients.

"What's this?"

"Exoskeleton".

Xie Ning hesitated for a moment, but finally explained his thoughts simply: "Well, it's just an idea right now; it will take time to successfully develop it."

However, I can mention it to Professor Zhong when I get back, because Professor Wang's research has nothing to do with this.

Uncle Lu's eyes lit up slightly, and he couldn't help but chat with Xie Ning. Although many people would doubt a person's experience and skills because of their age, he did not look down on younger people.

After all, they have a genius child in their own family.

As they chatted, the conversation turned to how Lu's mother had come to invite them to dinner, and that Lu's uncle had to return to his unit after dinner.

So before leaving, Uncle Lu added Xie Ning's contact information and told Xie Ning to be sure to notify him if he made any experimental results.

This level of trust and expectation was a bit too much for Xie Ning to handle, since she only had a few ideas.

Lu Qi was used to it. "That's just how my uncle is. Don't be fooled by his stern face. He's actually quite... a little naive and innocent."

The whole family's hearts and minds are with her father.