Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

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With a sudden thought, Zhu Yuchen quietly got up, opened the door, and began to breathe in the bright moonlight at midnight.

As intention and mind unite, consciousness rises continuously. In the darkness, martial arts divine sense suddenly surges, and the Xuan Guan acupoint opens again. A wisp of pale white light flashes by, and then a cool, refreshing sensation arises throughout the body.

Su Yuchen revealed a hint of joy. After integrating the Great Dao Azure Lotus chapter of the "Purple Cloud Manual", he indeed possessed the ability to collect the essence of the moon. Unfortunately, due to the limitations of the world, he could only collect this one wisp each day.

He shook his head, realizing that he had just lost his sense of security and couldn't help but be a little impatient and greedy.

"It seems my heart-refining skills are still lacking," Su Yuchen thought to himself.

However, nothing can be rushed; one can only wait for the right opportunity. He immediately returned to his room to prepare for sleep, as his body was too weak to stay up all night. He fell into a deep sleep.

As dawn broke the next morning, enduring the chill brought by the wisp of moonlight, Zhu Yuchen quietly climbed onto the roof. Once the sun rose, he used a small opening in the passageway to collect a wisp of the sun's purple aura.

As the purple aura of the rising sun enters the body, the cool moonlight precedes it, followed by the purple aura. The two streams of energy, one yin and one yang, one cold and one hot, circulate endlessly, continuously nourishing the body.

Until his last breath was exhausted, Zhu Yuchen quietly climbed off the roof, locked himself in his room, and continued to play the role of a mentally challenged person.

Chapter 117 Zhu Yuchen cultivates his mind and body, A Niu learns martial arts.

Time flew by and it was already afternoon. Apart from the two servants who had brought food, no one else visited the courtyard. Even though he was somewhat prepared, Zhu Yuchen was completely disheartened when he saw that most of the food had been skimped on.

It was a gloomy afternoon.

Zhu Yuchen sat behind his desk, looking at a ginseng wrapped in red cloth, as well as the gold leaf and pearl that A Niu had brought back.

Ah Niu scratched his head, smiled憨厚ly, and said, "Father said we can't accept things from the young master. There just happens to be a ginseng at home, so he asked me to bring it to the young master."

Zhu Yuchen picked up the ginseng on the red cloth and examined it. It was of excellent quality; the ginseng was over a hundred years old, and its medicinal properties were already classified as a rare and precious treasure. It was not something to be shown to others lightly; at best, it would result in the loss of this valuable treasure, and at worst, the entire family would be robbed.

Zhu Yuchen swept the ginseng into the drawer, pointed to the gold leaves and pearls on the table, and said, "Keep these and take them back with you next time. After all, your family needs to make a living, and I don't lack this money. Tell your father that I remember his kindness and will never forget it."

Ah Niu chuckled and said somewhat embarrassedly, "My father said that the young master has done me a great favor, and a ginseng is nothing at all."

He lowered his voice and continued furtively, "Young master, my father said he knows where there is another ginseng, but it hasn't been picked yet. In a while, he'll secretly go and pick it, and it'll be even better than this one."

Zhu Yuchen was slightly surprised, then sighed, "Your father is very thoughtful. When you go back next time, tell him to be careful and to give up if there is any danger. It's just a ginseng, it's not essential."

Ah Niu nodded vigorously, clearly thinking the same thing.

Zhu Yuchen couldn't help but chuckle. This kid was really a hothead. If it were a different family, they would definitely have some complaints about him.

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"What's wrong? Is there something you can't say?" Zhu Yuchen asked, noticing the hesitation on his face.

Ah Niu nodded, then said somewhat uncertainly...

"Young Master, when I woke up this morning, I felt the little mouse you mentioned. It was warm and kept moving around inside me."

"I thought of what you said, young master, so I didn't take it seriously, and it ran even faster instead."

"When I came back today, it was snowing so hard, but it was warm and not cold at all, and I wasn't out of breath. It felt great."

Zhu Yuchen nodded knowingly and said, "Since you know it's good, don't tell anyone else. Keep it up, understand?"

Ah Niu nodded and said with a grin...

“I told my dad this morning, and he scolded me for being a fool with good luck, and told me not to tell anyone, not even my mom and the others.”

“My father said that I must repay the great kindness the young master has shown me for the rest of my life. He told me to take good care of the young master.”

Zhu Yuchen sighed, feeling that meeting A Niu and Chen Agen's family these past few days was the luckiest time of his life.

They taught Ah Niu some methods on how to control the little mouse on his hands and legs, so that when no one was around, he could practice his boxing in the yard. When people were around, they could let the little mouse dart around inside his body.

Ah Niu nodded, indicating that he wouldn't let anyone see it, and only then did Zhu Yuchen let him go.

While Ah Niu went to boil water and make tea, Zhu Yuchen put a ginseng root in his mouth, swallowing it to reduce the medicinal effects and nourish his body, while flipping through "Orchid Flicking Acupoint Technique".

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Time passed quietly, and an afternoon went by. Zhu Yuchen closed the manual and pondered for a moment...

You are reading "Orchid Finger Acupuncture Technique"

[You have gained an understanding of the Orchid Flicking Acupoint Technique. You have evolved it within the light of your heart, and your Orchid Flicking Acupoint Technique has reached its peak.]

Your Orchid Finger Technique embodies the essence of a secluded orchid in a valley, elegant and natural, leaving no trace in your movements, capable of unintentionally sealing all of your opponent's vital acupoints.

Ignoring the system's narration, Zhu Yuchen curled his right fingers like an orchid bud, ready to bloom. In an instant, he resembled an orchid, elegant and serene.

With a gentle flick of his right hand, his fingers moved naturally, leaving behind more than ten afterimages, shaped like orchids. Unfortunately, the technique was all show and no substance.

Ah Niu stared blankly at it, then exclaimed, "So beautiful!"

Zhu Yuchen smiled slightly but did not reply.

Ah Niu is innocent and pure-hearted. This kind of exquisite and skillful martial arts may not be suitable for him. On the contrary, the simple and unpretentious martial arts are more suitable for him.

Thinking about it, this kid does resemble Guo Jing a bit, it's just a pity I don't know the Dragon Subduing Palm.

"You should practice the breathing techniques I taught you when walking and sleeping. After a while, I'll teach you some other fun ones," Zhu Yuchen said.

Ah Niu nodded, not knowing how to refuse, and repeatedly said yes.

After the meal, Madam Zhu came again. She saw him sitting behind the table but didn't say anything. In any case, even if she said ten things, Zhu Yuchen might not reply.

She probably didn't expect to get a response from Zhu Yuchen. She just came to show the demeanor of the mistress of the house. She sat for a while, scolded A Niu for a while, and then got up and left.

This time, Ah Niu learned his lesson and didn't turn back until he had escorted Zhu Weishi to the courtyard gate.

The arrival and departure of Zhu Weishi seemed to officially announce that Zhu Yuchen had recovered. Zhu Changling and Zhu Jiuzhen did not visit again for the next three or four months.

Apart from Ah Niu's family, the entire Zhu Wu Lianhuan Village seemed to have completely forgotten about his existence.

Zhu Yuchen was also happy to relax, spending his days basking in the sun in the courtyard, teaching A Niu, reading books, and living a carefree and comfortable life.

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Half a year passed in the blink of an eye. With two spiritual ginsengs to replenish his body and by collecting the essence of the sun and moon day and night to nourish his physical body, Zhu Yuchen's body has recovered most of its original essence and he has begun the path of physical foundation building.

More than half a year had passed, and the body was now seven years old. It had rosy lips and white teeth, wore a light blue cloth robe, and was covered with a black mink coat, making it look gentle and refined.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the entire Zhuwu Lianhuan Village is bustling with activity. The whole village is busy, with servants painting walls and doors, slaughtering pigs and sheep, all in a joyous atmosphere.

In the small courtyard where Zhu Yuchen lives.

Zhu Yuchen lay half-reclined on a recliner, basking in the sun, looking extremely lazy. He didn't even take a sip of the hot tea that had gone cold.

In the center of the courtyard, Ah Niu moved with agility and swiftness, his movements sometimes fast and sometimes slow, his hands forming claws with his light footwork, making a series of whooshing sounds.

His expression was serious and earnest as he muttered incantations. His hands glowed with a faint white light, leaving afterimages in the air. He moved like a wild goose soaring across the sky, passing over the small courtyard. His hands casually brushed against the wall, and several winter plum blossoms were grasped in his palm.

"Not bad, not bad. You've mastered the Golden Goose Skill and the Nine Yin Divine Claw." Zhu Yuchen glanced at them and already knew what he meant.

Ah Niu chuckled, tossed the plum blossom in his hand into the corner, scratched the back of his head, and said with a smile, "It's all thanks to Young Master's excellent teaching."

Zhu Yuchen smiled helplessly, tapped him, and said...

"You don't need to learn how to flatter others. In the past six months, you have mastered internal strength, lightness skills, and claw techniques. That's no easy feat."

"With your current martial arts skills, in this small Zhu Wu Lianhuan Manor, even if you're not number one, you're certainly number two or three. There's no need to be modest."

"Alright, it's almost Chinese New Year, I won't keep you any longer. Go home and celebrate the New Year with your parents!"

Ah Niu shook his head and said, "My parents have younger brothers and sisters to keep them company, so I'd rather stay with the young master."

"What's the point of keeping a little kid like me company? You should go back."

Unfortunately, no matter what Zhu Yuchen said, A Niu just shook his head and refused to go back. Zhu Yuchen was helpless.

During this New Year, the entire Zhu family ignored Zhu Yuchen's existence. The main house was bustling with activity, while the courtyard was deserted.

Zhu Yuchen didn't mind. After staying up all night, he had a reunion dinner with A Niu, exchanged New Year's greetings, and then went to sleep.

A new year, and new plans are about to begin.

Chapter 118 Sending the Search for Jiuyang

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Zhu Weishi brought Zhu Jiuzhen to the small courtyard.

Zhu Jiuzhen looked unwilling and gave Zhu Yuchen a cold look, followed by a barrage of sarcastic remarks. Zhu Yuchen pretended to be stupid, treating it all like a joke, which only made her angrier.

With Madam Zhu sitting there, Zhu Jiuzhen had no choice but to turn around and storm out, giving the maids and servants she had brought to the courtyard a good scolding.

Feeling embarrassed, Zhu Wei scolded Zhu Jiuzhen a few times during the New Year holiday, and then hurriedly left with Zhu Jiuzhen.

Before leaving, Zhu Weishi didn't care whether he could understand or not, and said frankly that the Zhu family had been quite busy lately. They had to have a friendly gathering with the Wu family next door, visit the Wei family, and then inspect and check the accounts of the farms, pastures, ranches, and so on.

In short, he might not be back for more than half a month. Tell Ah Niu to take good care of Zhu Yuchen and not to run around.

Ah Niu agreed expressionlessly before seeing Zhu Weishi and Zhu Jiuzhen off.

A day later, Zhu Changling, along with his wife and daughter, went to visit his wife's family and then went directly to inspect the ancestral property. Once Zhu Changling and the others left, Zhu Yuchen, not wanting to linger, also left with A Niu.

He had thought that his dementia would prevent him from going out, but the gatekeeper saw them and, without asking any questions, let the two of them go out together.

This greatly pleased Zhu Yuchen.

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This was Zhu Yuchen's first time leaving this world. Zhu Wu Lianhuan Manor was built on a high hill, with rows of houses covering a large area.

Standing at the entrance of the village, you can see a market town not far below the hill, covered in snow. That is A Niu's home—Chenjiazhuang.

The surrounding area was covered by heavy snow, making it impossible to see any scenery. All that could be seen was white. The snow was not heavy, but it was continuous.

"Young master, let's set off now. It's a long way to go, even if it's just a few miles away."

Behind him, Ah Niu led a brown BMW and looked at Zhu Yuchen.

Zhu Yuchen nodded and, with A Niu's help, mounted the horse. A Niu then led the horse, and the two headed towards Chen Family Village.

Once they left Zhu Family Village, the dazed look on Ah Niu's face disappeared, and his whole demeanor became much sharper. He walked lightly, like a wild goose gliding, leaving only a shallow layer of footprints.

"They're all good actors," Zhu Yuchen thought to himself.

Ah Niu was unaware that his young master was making fun of him. He held the reins with his right hand to keep the packhorse from swaying, and kept his eyes on the surrounding wilderness to prevent wild animals from appearing. In this way, he and Zhu Yuchen disappeared into the wind and snow.

Behind them, the wind and snow filled the road, and the person was gone, their feet were empty, and they were soon covered by the wind and snow, leaving only a blurry silhouette.

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Chenjiazhuang, at A Niu's home.

Although they had already been notified by their son, the family was somewhat at a loss when Zhu Yuchen actually arrived.

Zhu Yuchen and Chen Agen sat cross-legged on either side of the kang table, while Aniu stood beside Zhu Yuchen.

Zhu Yuchen sat cross-legged on the heated kang in the room, picked up his teacup and took a sip, and said, "Old Man Chen, there's no need to be nervous. These days, thanks to A Niu's care, I wanted to visit you earlier, but I haven't had the time."

Chen Agen, holding his pipe, gave an awkward smile, unsure how to respond. The cunning of a peasant was rendered speechless when faced with a gentle and refined gentleman like Zhu Yuchen.

Chen Agen's wife and two children hid behind him, not knowing what to say, not daring to breathe, stealing a glance at Zhu Yuchen, and then quickly lowering their heads again.

Sensing the family's unease, Zhu Yuchen didn't want to linger. He placed two gold melon seeds on the kang table and said, "It's the New Year, and I have nothing of value. These two gold melon seeds are for the children to play with!"

"This...this is too much trouble." Chen Agen glanced at the golden melon seeds and hurriedly stood up.

Ah Niu said, "Father, this was given by the young master. You can hold it for your younger brother and sister."

He then beckoned to the two children and said, "Little Tiger, Ah Xiu, come and wish the young master a Happy New Year."

The two children looked at each other, then both looked at their father.

Chen Agen shoved him from behind and said, "You still don't listen to your older brother. You can't even say auspicious words when you wish the young master a Happy New Year."

The two children then came over from the other side of the kang (a heated brick bed), knelt down, and kowtowed twice. As they kowtowed, the little maid said, "Young Master, may you have a Happy New Year and be blessed with good health and happiness."

Zhu Yuchen reached out and pulled the two children up, patted their heads, looked at Chen Agen, and said...

"The child is still young, regardless of whether he is a boy or a girl. It would be best to send him to school, or at the very least, let him learn a trade."

“If the family is short of money, tell Ah Niu that he still has some money for his schooling. Don’t let the two children suffer. They should have opportunities in the future and not miss out on them because they didn’t go to school.”

"Hey, hey..." Chen Agen smiled and said...

"When Ah Niu came back, he taught the two little ones to read. We should also thank the young master for letting him bring back the 'Hundred Family Surnames' and the 'Thousand Character Classic'."

"After the New Year, we will send the two children to study at Scholar Chen's house. In the future, if the young master needs anything, he can do it for him."

Zhu Yuchen shook his head and said, "I'm right here in the village. What can I ask two little kids to do? When they grow up, I'll need their help!"