Chapter 67 Dragon Chases the Sun, Illuminating the Green Mountains
Chen Yi was unaware of Xiao Jinghong's thoughts; otherwise, he would have refused with stern words.
A few days after the birthday banquet, he returned to his usual leisurely demeanor.
He originally thought that his casual remark that day, "Build high walls and store up grain," would bring Xiao Jinghong to his aid.
But the truth is, Xiao Jinghong has been extremely busy these past few days.
According to Pei Guanli, she has been preparing to establish a trade market with the mountain tribes recently.
Site selection, measurement, calculation, and related matters such as contracts with mountain tribes.
They looked like they were about to start working hard right away.
Although Chen Yi didn't pay much attention, from just a few words, he had some general idea of why Xiao Jinghong was acting so hastily.
It seems the Xiao family has sensed something amiss and is trying to save themselves.
This explains why Xiao Jinghong didn't let him elaborate on the matter of "building high walls and storing plenty of grain."
Chen Yi kept all these things to himself, never thinking about or talking about them, and simply focused on living his own little life.
Even now, he is still a weak scholar who is "too weak to even kill a chicken".
Of course, this matter can be kept from others, but not from Pei Guanli.
That night.
Taking advantage of Xiao Jinghong's absence, Chen Yi went to the Purple Bamboo Forest again after many days.
While stretching his limbs and practicing stance training and martial arts techniques, he listened to Pei Guanli's rambling.
"Brother-in-law, please help me."
"Please persuade Sister Jinghong, I don't want to go back to the Mountain Clan right now."
"Brother-in-law, please..."
Seeing Pei Guanli's pitiful little face, Chen Yi thought for a moment and asked, "You've been away from the mountain tribe for so long, don't you miss home?"
Pei Guanli shook her head vigorously, the pair of bells swaying with her. "I don't want to, I don't want to at all. Home is no fun at all."
"After we go back, Grandma and Brother will only tell me to cultivate diligently."
"The people in my clan are the same. Not only do they not play with me, but they are also focused on arranging my marriage. I don't want to go back."
After listening, Chen Yi casually asked, "What about your parents?"
To everyone's surprise, Pei Guanli frowned on her round face, "They...they haven't been back for a long time."
"Um?"
“I don’t know either. My grandma told me that they went north when I was very young, saying they were going to do something big.”
Chen Yiqi asked, "They haven't contacted you at all?"
Pei Guanli pouted and muttered, "No, I don't know what important matter they have to discuss."
"But I see that Grandma still has their Heart-Connecting Gu, so she should still be alive."
Chen Yi nodded knowingly, thought for a moment, and said, "I'll give it a try when Madam returns tomorrow."
"However, let me state upfront that she may not agree."
Pei Guanli ignored all of that and immediately beamed with joy: "I knew my brother-in-law didn't want me to leave here either."
"..."
One thing at a time, that's not something you can say.
If someone overheard, they'd think there was something going on between them.
However, Chen Yi wouldn't say it out loud.
In the following period, he systematically practiced the spear stance training, the mountain-crushing fist, and the dragon-playing-phoenix movement technique.
The reason he didn't abandon the Dragon and Phoenix Playful Movement Technique and instead focused on the Meteor Butterfly Step was not only to keep it a secret from Pei Guanli for the time being, but also because he discovered that the Dragon and Phoenix Playful Movement Technique also had its merits.
Compared to the agile and elusive Meteor Butterfly Step, the Bengyue Fist's accompanying footwork is more straightforward, while the Playful Dragon and Phoenix is more suited for close-quarters combat.
Just now, Pei Guanli challenged him to a duel again to test his recent progress in cultivation—
Almost the instant Pei Guanli struck with her palm while stepping on the Meteor Butterfly Step, Chen Yi used the Soaring Dragon and Playing Phoenix Technique to circle around to her side.
A single short strike of the Mountain Collapse Fist landed on Pei Guanli's lower ribs, and she was in so much pain that she waved her hand and shouted for it to stop.
"Hiss... Brother-in-law, I'm almost at the eighth rank, so why can't I beat you?"
Seeing her rubbing her sore spot in a pitiful state, Chen Yi naturally didn't explain the real reason.
But he also pointed out one thing: "Your movements are indeed swift and varied, but you are too impatient. Have you ever seen anyone use their full strength in every move like you?"
Pei Guanli was taken aback. "Then what should I do?"
"When you strike, use only seven-tenths of your strength and reserve three-tenths for any eventuality. If you can do this, you can handle any martial artist of the same level."
This is the experience Chen Yi has recently gained; it's simple and practical, and it's enough for a martial arts novice like him with a solid foundation.
Pei Guanli thought about it thoughtfully after hearing this, and then he circled in the bamboo forest, taking the Meteor Butterfly Steps and performing the Hundred Flowers Palm with his hands.
He also learned the method of "using seven parts and keeping three parts" and put it to use immediately.
Chen Yi watched for a moment, then found a piece of purple bamboo of suitable length and thickness.
He weighed his options, then straightened his posture, gripped the purple bamboo with both hands, and, following the memory in his mind, assumed the starting stance of the Falling Dragon Spear Technique.
The next moment, he drew a bow with one step, and thrust out the purple bamboo staff in his hand like a spear.
Then the bamboo stalk began to twist and turn strangely, rising and falling like a long dragon.
—The first move of the Falling Dragon Spear Technique: Dragon Chasing the Sun!
Then came the second move, "Illuminating the Green Mountains," the third move, "Severing the Rivers and Seas," the fourth move, "Trapping the Dragon's Rope," and so on until the eighth move, "Reversing Heaven and Earth."
Each move is stronger than the last, each shot more ferocious than the last.
Even though Chen Yi was a beginner and only used one-tenth of his strength, the purple bamboo in his hand still unleashed a trace of power.
Like a whirlwind sweeping away clouds, it stirred up the surroundings.
Even Pei Guanli, who was immersed in improving her martial arts, was startled and stared blankly as he used the Falling Dragon Spear, her beautiful eyes wide open.
"Brother-in-law, where did you learn this marksmanship from?"
Chen Yi did not respond to her. After finishing a set of marksmanship, he felt as if his body was boiling over.
After a while, the boiling subsided.
Along with it, his internal energy also vanished, like a punctured balloon deflating.
[Successfully mastered the spear technique "Falling Dragon" (Earth Rank), Level: Beginner]
[Martial Arts - Spear: Beginner 0/1 (Points can be added)]
Without even checking, Chen Yi sensed the depletion of his Qi Sea and waved his hand suspiciously, saying, "Go get me some food."
Pei Guanli snapped out of her daze and quickly ran to get some food.
"That's strange, I only used 10% of my strength."
Chen Yi used the purple bamboo to support himself on the ground, using the Xuanwu Breath Concealment Technique to restore his internal energy while using the opportunity to enhance his "Martial Arts - Spear".
[Martial Arts - Spear: Beginner 0/10 (Points can be added)]
As a profound thought flooded his mind, Chen Yi searched for a moment and immediately understood the reason for his depleted energy.
To unleash the full power of this Falling Dragon Spear Technique, one must reach at least the seventh rank, transforming internal energy into true qi and being able to project it outwards.
If one forces oneself to cultivate or use the techniques, it will result in the depletion of one's Qi Sea, just like what happened to him.
"Both are Earth-rank, so why can the Meteor Butterfly Step be used?"
Chen Yi pondered for a moment, then shook his head. No wonder.
Every move of this Falling Dragon Spear technique is connected to the spiritual essence of heaven and earth.
He glanced at the remaining opportunities and continued to improve his spear technique to the minor mastery stage.
With the emergence of numerous profound and mysterious aspects of spear techniques, it is roughly estimated that it is equal to the sum of martial arts steps, martial arts body techniques, and martial arts fist techniques.
The mysteries of the art of spear fighting are no less profound than those of the art of medicine.
"No wonder they say one year for a knife, three years for a sword, and a lifetime for a gun."
"This marksmanship is indeed easy to learn but difficult to master. The simple straight thrust is easy, but it's difficult to use it well."
Pei Guanli returned quickly, and Chen Yi ate something before returning to the wooden building with her to rest.
Tiger Girl kept asking him questions, but he was too tired and just gave a few casual answers.
Pei Guanli didn't ask any more questions, only feeling that she and he had a new secret.
"Brother-in-law, don't forget to tell Sister Jinghong tomorrow."
Chen Yi replied that he understood, and went straight back to his room, where he lay down on the bed.
The Falling Dragon Spear technique is powerful, but unfortunately, he can't unleash its true power in a short time, so even his cultivation...
He pondered for a moment.
"It's not that it's impossible to cultivate. I'll try the Xuanwu Concealing Breath Technique tomorrow."
The breath-containment technique can seal the pores around the body, preventing any leakage of vital energy, so it's a method worth trying.
Otherwise, if he only practices the Dragon-Falling Spear once a day, when will he ever be able to master it?
Thinking it over, Chen Yi got up again and assumed the Xuanwu Concealing Breath Technique stance to continue his cultivation.
Since his cultivation level is insufficient, he will simply spend more time cultivating.
Until just past midnight—
[Daily Intelligence - Yellow-Rank Mid-Grade: At noon, at Jiaxing Garden of the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence, Xiao Wan'er is reprimanding the manager of the medicine hall. A small amount of good fortune may be obtained.]
Chen Yi's eyelids twitched slightly, and he once again immersed himself in the practice of stance training.
Is Xiao Wan'er giving a lecture?
I wonder what she's like when she's angry; I guess... I can't quite picture it.
A proper son-in-law should only have his wife's image on his mind, right?
(End of this chapter)
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