"Whoosh... whoosh... whoosh..."
By the sea, surging waves continuously crashed against the reefs, sending sprays of water flying.
Not far away, a seven- or eight-year-old boy was fishing under the company of a golden-haired burly man.
Each time he caught a fish, the child let out a delighted laugh.
The golden-haired man beside him also smiled happily.
"Adoptive Father, why hasn't Big Brother come out yet?
It's already past the time today. Nothing could have happened to Big Brother, right?"
Looking out at the sea, a trace of worry appeared on Zhang Wuji's little face.
Hearing this, the Golden Mane Lion King stroked Zhang Wuji's little head and said,
"Wuji, your big brother is different. This little bit of time won't cause him any trouble.
By the way, how much of the Seven Injuries Fist that Adoptive Father told you to memorize do you remember?"
Upon hearing that, Zhang Wuji said excitedly,
"Adoptive Father, Wuji has memorized all of it. By the way, Adoptive Father, can Wuji start learning martial arts from you now?
Just like Big Brother!"
The Golden Mane Lion King laughed heartily and said,
"Hahaha... good, good, good! Our Wuji is a little genius too.
But Wuji, learning martial arts is fine, yet you must remember that a towering building rises from level ground. If you want to learn martial arts, you must start with the basics."
Zhang Wuji nodded heavily and said,
"Mhm! Wuji understands. Father told me the same thing."
The Golden Mane Lion King smiled and continued,
"That's good. Tomorrow, Adoptive Father will teach you some martial arts terminology.
Also, you must remember this: the Seven Injuries Fist that Adoptive Father passed down to you must never be practiced before you reach a certain level. Do you understand?"
Zhang Wuji asked in confusion,
"Adoptive