"Grandfather, what unexpected gain?" Ling Chen asked curiously.
"An old Taoist monk taught a set of boxing techniques. He didn’t say much, only told to practice it often as it would be good for my health. You know, he had the look of a celestial being, and back then we were a bit superstitious, so we naturally believed him. After returning from the Taoist temple, I practiced the technique every morning as he taught and did so consistently for about half a year. My health improved significantly. At that ti, due to running the company day and night, my health had deteriorated with nurous ailnts. Yet, because of that boxing technique, all my illnesses disappeared, and I beca healthier than those young people."
"It was only then that I realized the old Taoist monk who taught must have been an extraordinary master. Later, I found an opportunity, took a load of gifts, and headed to the temple to thank him in person. However, when I got there, I discovered that the temple had changed hands, and the old Taoist monk had long left, reportedly wandering the world. Since then, I’ve never seen him again. But all these years, I’ve persisted in practicing that boxing technique. Look at now, over eighty years old, yet nothing’s wrong with my body. In terms of health, the young generation imrsed in food and pleasure can’t even compare to ."
Upon hearing Yang Yan’s words, Ling Chen was taken aback. This was too miraculous, wasn’t it?
"Grandfather, is the boxing technique you ntioned the one I just saw?"
"No," Yang Yan said. "That Tai Chi Boxing is sothing I taught myself to relax the body. Why, are you interested in seeing it?"
Ling Chen nodded; of course, after hearing Yang Yan’s experience, he beca very interested in that boxing technique.
"Alright!" Yang Yan replied with a smile, "Since you’re interested, I’ll demonstrate it for you."
Saying that, the two returned directly to the courtyard of the villa.
In the middle of the yard, Yang Yan took a deep breath, slightly spread his legs, sank his waist, and slowly raised his two arms, posing a striking action. Imdiately, Yang Yan executed a horse step with a forward punch, his fist following closely. After the punch, his body did not pause but swiftly transitioned to the next move.
In about a minute, he completed the entire set of boxing techniques, as smooth as flowing water. When Yang Yan finished, his forehead was covered in sweat, looking quite strained.
Yang Yan wiped the sweat from his palms, turned to Ling Chen and asked, "Kid, did you see clearly?"
Hearing Yang Yan’s voice, Ling Chen snapped back and blurted out, "What? Grandfather, what did you just say? I didn’t hear you clearly."
"What were you thinking? Didn’t you see the boxing technique I just perford?"
"No, no, I saw it. It was good, very good," Ling Chen replied with a forced smile.
Even though he said so, Ling Chen was utterly shocked in his heart. Being a martial artist on the Earthly List, he could see things more clearly than Yang Yan. The set of boxing techniques Yang Yan demonstrated looked plain with nothing special. However, Yang Yan was just an ordinary person, not a master, so he couldn’t grasp the true essence of it.
If a master were to perform this boxing technique, it would definitely be at a completely different level.
"Grandfather, when the old Taoist monk taught you this boxing technique, did he ever tell you about the breathing thod?"
Yang Yan nodded, "He did, but I couldn’t quite grasp it. I tried many tis but never succeeded. Moreover, whenever I use that breathing thod, my whole body feels strained, as if all my strength is drained."
As he thought!
Ling Chen’s eyes lit up. The so-called breathing thod he referred to was actually the ntal thod of the boxing technique. This kind of boxing is Inner Boxing; only those who have cultivated Inner Strength can unleash its power. Yang Yan, being an ordinary person, naturally found it strenuous.
"Grandfather, can you teach the boxing technique and the breathing thod?"
"You want to learn?" Yang Yan smiled and readily agreed, "Of course, no problem. Co, I’ll teach you the boxing technique first."
Yang Yan’s boxing technique was very simple, just a few moves along with the ntal thod mantra. Although the mantra was sowhat complex, Yang Yan’s mory was excellent, and he taught Ling Chen every word by heart.
Just as Ling Chen morized everything, Yang Qingling ca out from the house and said, "What are you two up to? Co inside, breakfast is ready."
"Alright, we’re coming," Yang Yan replied with a smile.
After breakfast, Ling Chen sat alone in the bedroom, recalling the ntal thod mantra Yang Yan taught him. Following the mantra’s circulation path, Ling Chen circulated Inner Strength through his body. Before long, he felt warm and comfortable all over.
Click, click!
This ntal thod is really sothing. Ling Chen secretly rejoiced, never expecting such an unexpected delight from Yang Yan.
The entire day, Ling Chen stayed in his room, studying the boxing technique. If it weren’t for Yang Qingling calling him several tis, Ling Chen might have even forgotten to eat.
After dinner, Ling Chen was about to head back to his room when he suddenly received a call from Nanrong Hao.
"Hey! Chen, where are you?"
"At ho. Why, do you need sothing from ?"
"Did you forget what you asked to do last night? Chen, I’ve taken care of it. If you’re free now, co over quickly. We’re waiting for you here."
"Alright, send the address, and I’ll be right there."
After the call ended, Ling Chen inford Yang Qingling and drove out of the community.
After about forty minutes of travel, Ling Chen arrived at an old warehouse in the Old City. Several young n stood outside, smoking. Seeing Ling Chen park and approach, they quickly threw away their cigarettes and respectfully addressed him, "Chen!"
Ling Chen nodded and asked, "Is Haozi inside?"
"Haozi, Jiang Hao, they’re all inside." With that, the young n opened the warehouse doors and welcod Ling Chen in.
Entering the warehouse, Ling Chen glanced around and saw Nanrong Hao and Jiang Hao sitting at a makeshift table. A few bottles of beer and so marinated snacks and peanuts were on the table. The two were happily eating and drinking.
"You two really know how to enjoy yourselves." Ling Chen stepped forward, jokingly scolding them, and casually picked up a bottle of beer, taking a few swigs.
Jiang Hao chuckled and said, "Chen, co, take a seat, let’s have a few drinks first."
Ling Chen waved his hand and said, "No, I don’t have ti to fool around with you. Hey, didn’t you say you took care of it? Where are they?"
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