Changes in the Body

Things have really taken off.

Most people might not know Li Shuwen, but how could Yang Xuan, a bookworm of over ten years, not?

Li Shuwen lived a life of integrity, hating evil with a passion. With his peak mastery of skill and pure cultivation, he suppressed wickedness, repelled foreign invaders, and spread prestige through martial arts, earning fame both at home and abroad. His unparalleled spear techniques and boxing skills also earned him the reputation of "Unrivaled Fist, Divine Spear Li Shuwen."

Yang Xuan didn't know the proper procedure for becoming a disciple in the Republic of China era, so he knelt on one knee and addressed him as "Master."

Li Shuwen quickly raised a hand and said, "I haven't taken on disciples in many years. Seeing your patriotic heart, I'll accept you as a nominal disciple. What is your name?"

"Thank you for your acceptance, Master. This disciple's surname is Yang, given name Xuan," Yang Xuan said seriously.

At this moment, Nong Jinsun also cupped his fists and said, "Congratulations, Brother Tongcheng, on gaining a fine disciple."

"With the country in turmoil, why don't you and your uncle stay at the Jingwu School for now?" Huo Ting'en suggested.

"Then this old man will impose upon you for a while," Li Shuwen thought and said.

Although Yang Xuan was a shut-in, he understood social etiquette due to the prevailing atmosphere.

"Master, this is a gift from your disciple," Yang Xuan said, pulling a wristwatch from his backpack.

This watch retained all the functions of a traditional quartz watch and integrated the functions of an electronic hard drive. It kept accurate time and had good shock resistance.

In this era, many people used pocket watches, so they had never seen such an exquisite watch.

"Brother Tongcheng, you are truly fortunate. Not only have you gained a fine disciple, but more importantly, the disciple shows commendable filial piety," Nong Jinsun said enviously.

Although Li Shuwen's expression didn't change, he was inwardly very pleased. He felt a little touched that this nominal disciple, whom he had taken on on a whim, was so filial.

"A-Xuan, get some good rest today. Tomorrow, I'll start teaching you martial arts," Li Shuwen said, glancing at the sky.

"Understood, Master," Yang Xuan replied.

In the blink of an eye, the sun began to set. After bidding farewell to his master, Yang Xuan prepared to buy some toiletries nearby and see if he needed anything else. Since the country was in chaos, no one would be checking household registrations. He was truly lucky to be able to stay at the Jingwu School and didn't have to look for a place to rent.

After buying toiletries, he found a random restaurant near the market. The world was vast, but eating was paramount. Heh.

He ordered a bowl of beef noodles. The portion was generous, and the noodles were quite chewy, unlike the machine-made noodles in many noodle shops nowadays. Tsk tsk, the broth was very fresh and delicious. Yang Xuan ate to his heart's content. When he finally paid, it was only a few cents. This was even after ordering extra beef. The boss was truly a paragon of virtue in the industry.

He felt quite pleased inwardly.

He still had about 15,000 silver dollars in his pocket. He was definitely a rich man.

Alas, his phone had no signal, so he could only play a match-three game to pass the time before going to sleep.

The night passed without incident.

In the morning, Yang Xuan got out of bed feeling refreshed. He went to the bathroom to take care of his bodily needs, brushing his teeth and washing his face.

Suddenly, he noticed something different in the mirror.

Due to his long-term irregular lifestyle, Yang Xuan, though only 24, had slight hair loss on both sides of his forehead. It wasn't noticeable at first glance, but upon closer inspection, his hair appeared a bit thin.

However, looking in the mirror now, he could clearly feel that his hair had become much thicker.

"System, are you there?" Yang Xuan thought silently.

"Yes, Host," the system's voice echoed in his mind.

"Can you scan my body and tell me what caused these changes?" Although it was a good thing, Yang Xuan felt it was necessary to understand the cause.

"Certainly, please wait, Host," the system replied.

Host: Yang Xuan
Physique: Strength of Three Men
Ability: Telekinesis
Skills: Telekinetic Shield, Telekinetic Sharp Transformation

Although the information was displayed in his mind, Yang Xuan's eyes widened. He had always been quite strong, and even the punch strength testing machine at the arcade confirmed it. Since the machine's maximum reading was only 100 kilograms, Yang Xuan always hit the maximum value of 100 kilograms. However, he wasn't arrogant enough to believe he possessed the strength of two men.

"System, what's this 'Strength of Three Men'?" Yang Xuan asked in surprise.

"Host, according to the system's detection, because your mental power has been strengthened, it has evolved into telekinesis. Because your mental power is too strong, the overflowing mental power has been continuously strengthening your physique. As this is a gradual strengthening, you haven't felt your strength increasing," the system explained.

So that's how it was. Yang Xuan had always felt that the soul and the body were inseparable and equally important. It was like the soul was the person, and the body was the ship sailing on the sea. The sturdier and larger the ship, the more people it could carry safely, and they complemented each other.

This was great. From any perspective, this was good news for Yang Xuan.

Perhaps it was because he slept too early yesterday, but Yang Xuan woke up exceptionally early today and went out feeling refreshed to get breakfast.

When he reached the entrance, he saw Chen Zhen up close. He was probably planning to go for a run. Well, he had to admit it, Yang Xuan was incredibly excited. Chen Zhen was played by Jet Li, whom he loved. As a late-generation post-80s person, Yang Xuan's earliest exposure to movies was martial arts films like Once Upon a Time in China. Of course, many of those were starring Jet Li.

"Hello. I'm Yang Xuan," Yang Xuan said, extending his hand.

Chen Zhen, who was tying his shoelaces, stood up and shook his hand. "Hello, I'm Chen Zhen. I heard you became a disciple of Uncle Shi. You're really lucky; Uncle Shi hasn't taken on disciples in a long time. Keep it up. If you master your kung fu, we should spar sometime."

"Okay, I'm going to get breakfast. Are you going for a run?" Yang Xuan asked.

"Yes. Well, I'll be going then," Chen Zhen replied.

"Okay, see you later," Yang Xuan said.

Chen Zhen is still working hard, going for a run early in the morning. I should try to work hard too.

Although it was still the War of Resistance period, the City of Devils was quite lively. Due to the numerous concessions, many foreigners could also be seen. The cuisine had also become diverse, with food from various regions and countries available.

The breakfast options were also quite varied: fried noodles, soup noodles, wontons, siu mai, potstickers. Because Yang Xuan was from the south, his usual breakfast was soy milk, fried dough sticks, and sesame cakes. When it was time to pay, it only cost a few cents. Hahaha, it was indeed cheap.

He walked back to Jingwu School slowly, taking his time. As soon as he entered the gate.

"You're back. Are you ready for practice?" Li Shuwen said, leaning against the doorway.

"Yes, Master," Yang Xuan replied excitedly.

My martial arts primarily consist of Baji Quan stances, Yi Jin Jing, and Xi Sui Jing. Also, the Liuhe Great Spear. In addition, there's also Qinggong.

The eight characters of Baji Quan are: Ding, Bao, Chan, Na, Pi, Za, Huo, and Tiao. The key principles for practice are the same as the stances.

Of course, horse stance is essential. After all, my Thousand-Jin Drop is quite impressive. With a stable horse stance, the foundation is set. After saying that, Li Shuwen immediately struck a horse stance pose.

Yang Xuan instantly felt as if his master was sitting on a horse. Although he wasn't moving, he looked like he was mounting one. And his master, who appeared lean and slender, now gave the impression of a majestic mountain, standing tall and unwavering.