"But I just feel like I haven't seen Aunt Xie for a long time. How about I also move into Mu Garden, okay?" A hint of shrewdness flashed in Jin Bai's dark eyes, but her face was innocent.
"How can this be? Your uncle won't agree." Xie Wanyun was shocked. This child was so impulsive. Yan Suizhi often appeared fierce on the surface, but she had long seen how much he doted on this child.
The two walked inside while talking.
Jin Bai also knew that it was impossible, so he did not mention the matter again, and only said: "Thank you, Auntie, please come and see if my kung fu has improved."
As he spoke, he drew his sword and began practicing the Xie family's sword techniques. Jin Bai had practiced Xie family martial arts before, but he had never truly mastered them. Since Xie Wanyun personally taught him, his skills have improved dramatically. Jin Bai was intelligent, highly perceptive, and far more talented than Quan Ge'er. Xie Wanyun had finally found a good disciple.
Jin Bai's sword dance was as smooth as flowing water, and her posture was graceful, like a dancing crane. Xie Wanyun watched, and his expression turned from relief to gloom.
Jin Bai is very smart, and because of this, Xie Wanyun is even more worried that he might be too smart for his own good, and only pursue novelty and speed, but ignore the most basic foundation.
A towering building rises from the ground; no matter how beautifully it is built, if the foundation is not laid well, it is nothing. Jin Bai's swordsmanship may appear flawless and impeccable, but it is too fluid, neglecting the swordsmanship's inherent defensive function.
Jin Bai put away his sword moves, thinking he had practiced well, and was waiting for Xie Wanyun's praise, but he saw Xie Wanyun staring at him seriously, with a look full of disapproval, and he suddenly panicked.
"Thank you, Auntie. Am I not practicing well?"
"Jin Bai, let me ask you, what is the purpose of practicing martial arts? What is the purpose of the Xie family swordsmanship?"
"Go into battle and kill the enemy, achieve great achievements! The Xie family swordsmanship focuses on practicality and defending against the enemy!"
"Okay, so you understand. But when I looked at your swordsmanship just now, it seemed like a showman's trick. You only care about the beauty of your moves, but ignore the meaning of the swordsmanship itself. Isn't that putting the cart before the horse?"
Xie Wanyun thought back to when he was with Quan Ge'er, he had done the same thing. The two children had unexpectedly made the same mistake.
Jin Bai blinked his eyes like black grapes, and suddenly shouted: "Aunt Xie, I understand! Look at me!" Then he picked up the sword again.
This round of moves was vigorous, steady, and sharp. Although there were still some shortcomings, he had already grasped the essence of the Xie family swordsmanship.
Xie Wanyun curled the corners of his lips. This child was very quick to understand. He understood everything immediately.
Seeing her expression soften, Jin Bai breathed a sigh of relief. Xie Wanyun felt a pang of distress at the child's nervousness. She took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat and said gently, "Jin Bai did a great job."
Jin Bai grinned. Xie Wanyun took his hand and said, "Let's go see your little friend first."
The children still lived in a large courtyard, and were currently practicing boxing with Liu Jinchun. Liu Jinchun taught them seriously, and the children practiced diligently, so much so that they didn't even notice Xie Wanyun and Jin Bai had arrived.
Xie Wanyun looked at Liu Jinchun and felt that his face looked familiar, but she couldn't recall where she had seen him. This man was so skilled in martial arts that he could find a job anywhere, but he chose to teach a bunch of street kids here. It was indeed a bit strange.
Liu Jinchun walked among the children, correcting their movements while shouting, "You learn martial arts for self-defense, to learn a skill that can support your life, not just to strengthen your body or show off in front of others. Therefore, what I teach you is for actual combat. Your moves must be swift, accurate, and ruthless. Defeat the enemy in the shortest time and with the most direct method. Do you understand?"
"I understand!" the children responded loudly.
"Okay! Now, let's pair up in groups and have a fight." Liu Jinchun said loudly.
"Yes!" The children spread out and began to fight. They were full of energy and the fight was in full swing.
Xie Wanyun was pleased to see the children making rapid progress. No matter what quirks Liu Jinchun had, as long as he was willing to teach the children with all his heart, that was all that mattered.
What’s rare is that the children also like him.
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