Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

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Xie Yanke entered the cave with a long face. After a short while, he heard the sound of rocks tumbling, and then a firelight appeared inside. Su Yuchen then went in.

Once inside, you'll find not only firewood, stone pots and earthenware bowls, but also a pile of straw used as a mattress. There are also more than ten pieces of rubble next to the cave entrance, which can be used to seal it up.

Xie Yanke sat by the campfire and pointed to the stone pot beside him, saying, "Go east for a while, and there will be a pool of water. Go and fetch some water."

Su Yuchen rolled his eyes, took off his luggage, sat down opposite him, and pointed to the occasional wolf howls outside, saying, "Are you sure I can come back from this deep mountain forest?"

Xie Yanke's face stiffened, clearly not expecting this. He was angered by Su Yuchen once again, and immediately got up with a dark face, picked up the stone pot and walked towards the cave entrance.

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Under the dim campfire, a stone pot sat on the fire, simmering meat broth and a few wild vegetables.

Su Yuchen held a set of clay figurines in his hand and kept looking at them, while Xie Yanke casually poked at the fire and glanced at the lines on the clay figurines.

Seeing Su Yuchen watching so intently, he said disdainfully...

"This is just the basic internal martial arts manual of Shaolin. Only people like you and Da Bei Lao Er, who are not familiar with the true teachings of internal martial arts, would regard it as a treasure."

"This kind of common stuff, you can take ten taels of silver and go to any martial arts school or security escort agency in any town, and they can teach you."

Su Yuchen looked up at him and said...

"You yourself said that the Great Compassion Elder is a master on par with you, so why didn't he know to go to a town and ask?"

"Since he might have asked, yet still carried it with him, do you think this clay figure is really that simple? Is he stupid? Or are you stupid?"

Xie Yanke paused for a moment upon hearing this, then realized what was happening and kept glancing at the set of clay figurines.

Although the clay figure clearly depicted basic Shaolin internal martial arts techniques, he couldn't help but believe Su Yuchen's words. However, the thought of swallowing his pride and asking Su Yuchen for it was simply impossible for him to bring himself to do it.

He immediately turned his head away and ignored Su Yuchen.

You have obtained the Shaolin basic internal energy cultivation method, "Arhat Skill," which is the accompanying internal energy cultivation method for the Shaolin Arhat Eighteen Hands technique.

【The Eighteen Arhat Hands is the introductory stance training exercise of Shaolin. This skill is easy to learn but difficult to master. It is the foundation of Shaolin's training, which is honed through countless trials. Every Shaolin monk begins with this.】

[Please rearrange the eighteen Arhat hand gestures according to the sequence 1, 7, 9, 16, 8, 4...]

The Eighteen Arhat Hands technique emphasizes slowness over speed, and practice over fighting; thousands study it, but only one in ten thousand truly masters it.

Listening to the system's narration in his mind, Su Yuchen quickly adjusted the order of the clay figures. Looking at them from the beginning, each clay figure was adorable.

Under the manifestation of Su Yuchen's inner light, he performed the entire set of the Eighteen Arhat Hands over and over again, then shook his head and sighed.

This foundational skill is good, but it requires years of practice. It's fine for Shaolin Temple to use it to temper the minds of its disciples, but it's not suitable for me at all.

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After dinner, Su Yuchen didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down on the haystack, took a pill to strengthen his body, and then began practicing the "Damo Yijinjing" exercise, entering a state of no thought and no awareness.

Xie Yanke had been watching the spectacle from the sidelines, but when he saw the man's solemn and dignified demeanor, his expression tightened, and he thought to himself, "What kind of martial art is this? It looks like a Buddhist style of martial arts."

As Su Yuchen inhaled and exhaled, his stomach emitted rumbling sounds, like muffled thunder, which he used to reduce the effects of the medicine.

Each time he changed positions, his bones crackled slightly. After completing all thirty-six movements, Su Yuchen lay cross-legged in a reclining Buddha position and fell into a deep sleep.

Xie Yanke glanced at him, seemingly lost in thought, before closing his eyes and sitting down to meditate.

The next day, as dawn broke, Su Yuchen woke up and, taking advantage of the dim light, practiced a set of the Eighteen Arhat Hands outside the cave.

At first, the movements were clumsy and not yet proficient, but after two repetitions, they became more and more fluent. However, the movements became slower and slower. By the time the set of eighteen moves was finished, the rising sun was already about to appear on the horizon.

Su Yuchen chose a flat rock and sat cross-legged on it, facing the rising sun.

As the sun rose and just peeked over the mountaintop, Su Yuchen took a deep breath, and wisps of purple light flashed through his nostrils, making him feel as if he were seeing things.

With each breath he took, under the powerful light of his heart, it seemed as if the sun itself was expanding and contracting with his breath.

Xie Yanke stepped out of the cave, glanced at him, and his eyes filled with surprise and doubt: "What kind of internal energy is this? Such a powerful aura! Just who is this kid?"

But remembering that she no longer intended to delve into his past, she sighed and sat down to begin breathing exercises.

As the sun rose higher, Su Yuchen lay on his side and began practicing the exercises from the "Damo Yijinjing" to digest and absorb the purple energy.

At this moment, Xie Yanke had already gotten up. He glanced at Su Yuchen with a complicated and indescribable expression, then went into the cave to take the stone pot.

After he left, a smile appeared on Su Yuchen's face, and the system's narration in his mind said...

[You have revealed a profound method of internal energy cultivation. Xie Yanke is wary of you, but he no longer intends to investigate your past. He will simply wait for you to leave on your own in ten years.]

Chapter 70 Su Yuchen teaches the Yi Jin Jing, first trip to Motianling

Xie Yanke remained silent during breakfast, seemingly lost in thought.

Su Yuchen took a sip of hot soup from the earthenware bowl and suddenly said, "Old man, do you want to learn? I can teach you!"

Xie Yanke's eyes narrowed upon hearing this, and he then sneered, clearly not believing that Su Yuchen had any good intentions, but instead becoming somewhat wary.

Su Yuchen ignored whether he was listening or not and said directly, "The internal energy cultivation method I practice is called the 'Damo Yijinjing,' which is divided into..."

"The Yi Jin Jing of Bodhidharma? The Yi Jin Jing of Bodhidharma, the highest secret mental cultivation method of Shaolin?"

With a "crack," Xie Yanke, shocked, smashed the ceramic bowl in his hand to pieces, but he didn't care about that and kept his eyes fixed on Su Yuchen.

Su Yuchen chuckled and said impatiently, "Hey old man, do you want to hear this or not?"

Seeing that Xie Yanke was still staring intently at him, he sighed, nodded and said, "That's right, it's the 'Damo Yijinjing' you're thinking of."

A hint of desire flashed across Xie Yanke's face. Then, as if he had thought of something, he swiftly grabbed Su Yuchen's wrist, a surge of internal energy coursing through his hand before he withdrew it.

Xie Yanke frowned and said, "Why do you still have no internal energy at all?"

Su Yuchen looked at him like he was an idiot and patiently explained, "My body has been depleted of its original essence for a long time, and my body is already exhausted. I practice the method of strengthening the foundation and nourishing the essence in the Yi Jin Jing of Damo, which strengthens the muscles and bones."

“The complete Yijinjing of Damo can only be practiced without any intention of cultivation.” Then he smiled slyly, “You can’t learn that.”

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Seeing Xie Yanke's displeasure, Su Yuchen stopped teasing him and said seriously...

"I have divided the Yi Jin Jing of Bodhidharma into two parts. I can teach you the method of accumulating true qi and harmonizing all qi."

"Your internal energy cultivation method is obviously mediocre, far inferior to the Yi Jin Jing. With this internal energy cultivation method, you will at least have some ability to protect yourself in the martial arts world."

"My body is too weak. I can't practice Qi cultivation without half a year of recuperation. I need you to protect me. You can't die."

Xie Yanke's expression froze, his face contorted with a complex and strange look. He said firmly, "I am a renowned martial arts hero in the martial world. How could I covet your martial arts skills? Even now, I can guarantee your safety for ten years."

Su Yuchen did not refute, but nodded and said, "Not bad, not bad. You are a great hero, a great man. How could you covet a set of internal energy cultivation methods? I just don't understand, so I asked you for guidance."

Hearing this, Xie Yanke snorted coldly. If it were before, he would have thought that this kid was deliberately looking down on him and making fun of him, and he would have slapped him long ago.

Although he now felt that the kid was deliberately teasing him, he no longer had that lawless, murderous aura.

He comforted himself, saying, "Let's hear what this kid has to say. How can the Yi Jin Jing compare to my Azure True Qi!"

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Su Yuchen smiled slightly and then began to talk about the Yi Jin Jing he had obtained in the world of Swordsman.

As he explained each sentence in detail, making it both profound and easy to understand, and drawing on a wide range of Buddhist allusions, Xie Yanke listened with rapt attention.

As Su Yuchen explained, Xie Yanke became engrossed in the explanation and would ask questions directly when he encountered anything he didn't understand, and Su Yuchen didn't hold back.

After Su Yuchen finished explaining, Xie Yanke was still deep in thought. He didn't disturb him, got up and went outside the cave to start practicing Tai Chi.

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When Xie Yanke came to his senses, he couldn't help but blush. He had only wanted to take a look, but he hadn't expected to get so engrossed in it.

Xie Yanke couldn't help but feel secretly worried...

"Ah, I can repay a meal or two, but how can I repay the kindness of the Yi Jin Jing?"

"I have always believed that I never owe anyone anything, but I have ended up owing favors to this kid, and now I owe more and more."

"Keeping him safe is what I should do, but what should I do now? Should I really pass on all my martial arts skills to him?"

The thought of teaching martial arts reminded him of that rebellious disciple, and his enthusiasm cooled down a bit. He paced back and forth in the cave.

Su Yuchen paused in his actions outside the cave, as the system narration prompted...

With your instruction in the incomplete Yi Jin Jing, Xie Yanke will be able to master the Azure True Qi much faster.

Xie Yanke felt he owed you many favors, but the favor owed by the Yi Jin Jing could only be repaid with all his knowledge, causing him great anxiety.

Xie Yanke has already admitted that the only reason you might not be interested in his martial arts skills is that you want to find a nanny.

Xie Yanke's mood has fluctuated wildly, but his affection for you has increased significantly; he now considers you one of his own.

Su Yuchen smiled slightly. This old man's knot in his heart has been mostly untied. As for the rest, he was afraid he had no way to help him.

Inside the cave, before Xie Yanke could come up with a plan, Su Yuchen walked in and said, "It's getting late, we should set off!"

Xie Yanke gave Su Yuchen a complicated look, then picked up his bag and walked out of the cave. Su Yuchen followed with a grin.

For the next five or six days, the two walked in the mountains and practiced their skills in the morning and rested at sunset.

Xie Yanke was clearly very familiar with the route and could always find water sources and places to stay, which saved him a lot of trouble.

With focused cultivation, Su Yuchen's complexion became noticeably rosy, and his body was no longer as frail as when he first arrived in this world.

At noon that day, the two arrived at the foot of a barren, straight mountain peak, devoid of any greenery. Looking up, the peak stood tall and straight, piercing the clouds, its exposed rock face bearing the marks of time and the ravages of nature.

On the exposed mountainside, an iron chain hangs vertically down, more than three zhang (approximately 10 meters) above the ground. It is clearly the only passageway between the two sides.

Xie Yanke carried Su Yuchen on his back, then leaped up and climbed along the iron chain until he reached the summit. He put Su Yuchen down and said...

"This is Motianling. We will live here from now on. Everything is available at the top of the mountain. If you need anything, just tell me and I will bring it back."

After saying that, Xie Yanke ignored him and headed straight for a cave at the summit.

Su Yuchen stood on the mountaintop, where the terrain was flat and open, surrounded by lush trees, and many small animals and wild birds flashed by, clearly indicating that there was no shortage of wild game.

Surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, the scene was soothing to the soul, making it an ideal place for practicing martial arts: "For the next ten years, I will cultivate here in seclusion, hoping to regain the cultivation I gained in my previous life."

Su Yuchen looked around and immediately headed towards the cave. Inside the cave, Xie Yanke was carrying a bearskin and spreading it on a clean rock.

Seeing him come in, he pointed to the bearskin that had been laid out and said, "You will live here from now on. My residence is right next door."

He pointed out the locations of the rice, flour, and cooking oil, then showed him the traps hidden in the woods, and collected the wild rabbits he had caught.

At noon, Xie Yanke cooked a pot of rabbit meat and rice, and the two of them ate it.

After that, the two of them settled down on Mount Motian.

Chapter 71 Beginning Cultivation on Mount Motian

Time flies, and more than half a year has passed since Su Yuchen arrived at Motianling.

With continuous efforts to strengthen his foundation and cultivate his physical strength, Su Yuchen transformed from a short, beggar into a muscular young man standing 1.67 meters tall.

After taking the last pill that day, as Su Yuchen activated his internal energy, a series of crackling sounds filled his body, and he finally replenished his energy.

At this moment, Su Yuchen could refine his essence into qi and create a wisp of true qi with a mere thought if he so desired. But he hesitated.

The longer he practiced the Yi Jin Jing, the more he could feel the extraordinary nature of this internal energy cultivation method. It was not only about strengthening the foundation and cultivating the vital energy, but also about enhancing the physique and showing a tendency to transform into the indestructible Vajra Body of Buddhism.

Thinking of this, he turned and walked towards the cave entrance. There he saw Xie Yanke waving his hands, one palm using internal force to fuel the fire, and the other palm using internal force to make the food roll.

His eyes gleamed, and his breath was long and steady, showing no signs of hesitation, as if he could continue like this indefinitely.

Seeing Su Yuchen enter, he raised his hands and the iron pot flew up. As the green light in his palms flashed, the iron pot spun rapidly, and the food inside tumbled and rolled around.

"Alright, let's eat!" Xie Yanke said, then, holding the scorching hot iron pot in his right hand, poured the food into a ceramic bowl beside him.

With a flick of his right sleeve, the iron pot spun back to its original spot.

At this moment, Su Yuchen had already set out the bowls and chopsticks. Seeing this, he couldn't help but clap his hands and say, "Good, your internal strength is profound, and your breath is long and powerful; your Azure Wave Palm is also flexible and adaptable. Old man, your martial arts have reached a minor level of mastery."

Xie Yanke chuckled upon hearing this, but did not reply. He thought to himself, "You're the one who taught me this training method. You know better than I do how to train. Whether I succeed or not is entirely up to you."

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It turned out that in the past six months, the two had been spending time together day and night. Xie Yanke had been accumulating true qi with the help of the Yi Jin Jing while also referring to and perfecting his own Bi Qing True Qi.

Many of the questions he had pondered were answered by Su Yuchen with ease. Later on, Xie Yanke simply stopped trying to hide anything and revealed his "Azure True Qi" in its entirety.

With the two of them studying together, Xie Yanke's internal skills became increasingly profound, showing remarkable progress compared to before, and were still incomparable to what they had been before.

Later, when he practiced his self-created "Azure Wave Palm" and "Finger Flicking Divine Skill", he no longer avoided Su Yuchen and let him watch from the side.

Unexpectedly, Su Yuchen also learned it at a glance, and occasionally even came up with novel and unique insights.