Myriad Flow Five Forms

Liu Yi didn't know why, but a chill suddenly ran down his spine. However, his attention quickly returned to the student.

He had a well-proportioned build and handsome features, which was quite a good appearance for the Outer City.

Actually, Tao Yu's appearance used to be more delicate and he was quite scrawny, but after gaining weight and filling out, his image had clearly improved a lot.

In the Outer City, where most people had rough skin due to the harsh living conditions, Tao Yu, who had just undergone several physical transformations, looked surprisingly fair and tender.

"Getting the basics of the stance in just three tries is rare in our dojo. I've taught young people with A-rank physical talent who couldn't reach this level either."

Liu Yi praised Tao Yu's talent with a smile.

"The Dojo Master is too kind. My quick progress is probably related to my Dynamic Vision's ability to capture movements, and my body has a good foundation from consuming a large amount of Wish Power herbs."

"Smith mentioned this to me. I wonder what kind of herbs they are. Would you be willing to share, perhaps for a fee?"

Besides wanting to meet Tao Yu because of his talent, Liu Yi actually had this in mind as well. It was a mutual pursuit.

This made Tao Yu quickly speak up.

"Actually, I came to find the Dojo Master today precisely because of this. If I can get paid, that would be even better."

"You have good talent, and you're already getting a free spot. If you're willing to share, I can waive your future learning fees."

Liu Yi generously made his promise.

In reality, for Liu Yi and the dojo, teaching people was like a 'Skill Loan' – they wouldn't lose out either way.

And for Tao Yu, it was even better!

He definitely intended to learn all five martial arts, and even with a half-price discount, it would still cost over ten thousand.

Even without this promise, Tao Yu would have actively found an opportunity to mention it.

It was practically a freebie.

"Thank you, Dojo Master!"

After thanking him and securing his commitment, Tao Yu then sighed and said, "I was terrified when I heard about the Li family's annihilation today. I was already planning to tell you about it."

"Wait, what does the Li family's annihilation have to do with this?"

Liu Yi, who had clearly already heard about the incident, froze.

"Listen to me, it's like this..."

Tao Yu didn't give him a chance to overthink. He rapidly explained the properties of the 'Blood Orchid,' its growing environment, and a general description of its location, even providing an estimate of its distance from the grassland boundary.

After finishing all of that, he continued, "...And, well, Li Le from the Li family was in the same intake as me, and he also knows about this Blood Orchid."

Tao Yu's subsequent expression was one of lingering fear and embarrassment, which also made Liu Yi's expression serious.

However, being able to manage a place like the Myriad Flow Dojo, Liu Yi was no ordinary person. He immediately understood Tao Yu's intention to share the risk.

Initially, he was very wary and serious about the 'Li family's annihilation.'

Although the Li family as a whole wasn't as powerful as the Myriad Flow Dojo, they were still a formidable family in the Outer City. To be wiped out so easily indicated a ruthless and iron-fisted force that the dojo couldn't possibly contend with.

But after hearing that Tao Yu had sold herbs at the 'Starlight Recycling Station' and provided intelligence, his expression relaxed considerably.

"You're quite the little schemer, but very clever. If you hadn't done this in the last two days, you might have disappeared tonight as well."

Liu Yi thought highly of Tao Yu, and since he had promised free tuition, he would honor it. He considered it an investment.

"Oh? Does the Dojo Master have any theories? Please enlighten me."

Tao Yu seized the opportunity to inquire.

"It's actually quite simple. The Li family was likely preparing to cooperate with another force, but that force wanted to keep all the profits for themselves, so they carried out this act overnight. They probably had no idea you existed, otherwise, you would have been eliminated along with them last night."

"But since you've already sold to the Starlight Recycling Station, this matter is more or less settled, and the Li family died in vain."

Liu Yi didn't seem too concerned, but rather was lost in thought about something else.

Such incidents weren't uncommon, not just in the Outer City, but in the Inner City as well.

In this day and age, might makes right.

If you hold profits that you shouldn't possess, you must be prepared for the consequences.

Even with the Security Team in charge, once the clues ran dry, they couldn't do much.

The Inner City was a complex web of various forces; who knew which side was responsible?

Rashly disrupting the balance could lead to even worse consequences.

The Security Team wouldn't risk their lives for the Li family, who were already gone. The current tight security was just a show to appease the public.

"I see. Then, am I safe now? Can I stay at the dojo for a couple of days?"

Tao Yu, seizing the opportunity, pressed on. The Dojo Master could make decisions directly, and a single word from him would suffice.

If he stayed here, he could also utilize the night hours.

"Haha, you can. But you'll have to find Smith and sleep on the floor. See if he agrees."

"Of course, no problem. If it were me, I'd be scared too."

Smith readily agreed.

With the right talent, many things become much easier to discuss!

"So, which style of boxing do you want to start with today?"

After meeting the Dojo Master, Tao Yu followed Smith back to the corner of the training ground where they had practiced yesterday. Zhang Wei and the others had already arrived, but Smith didn't ask for their opinions. He prioritized Tao Yu's needs and asked him first.

"Can you explain it, Senior Disciple? I think everyone else would also like to hear about it," Tao Yu asked proactively. He knew that the Myriad Flow Dojo had five signature boxing styles: Tiger, Crane, Bear, Python, and Ape. Each had its own characteristics, but he wasn't sure what those specific characteristics were.

Tao Yu's words dispelled some of the minor dissatisfaction brewing in Zhang Wei and the others' hearts, and they all perked up their ears.

"Alright, I'll explain it to you first. You already know the names of the five boxing styles, so I'll start with the Crane style, which I'm most familiar with and have reached level 4 in..."

As Smith said this, he casually struck a boxing pose, standing on one leg like a golden rooster with a straight posture.

Just standing there, he exuded an aura of lightness and agility.

"The Crane style is the lightest and most flexible of the Myriad Flow's five styles. It emphasizes retreating immediately after contact and anticipating the opponent's moves..."

As he spoke, Smith began to strike a stance, making a few small movements as if searching for an opponent in the air.

Following his movements, Tao Yu began to form a picture in his mind. The Crane style was similar to Jeet Kune Do and a simplified version of the Nine Solitary Swords. The basic moves were relatively simple, with the main focus being a quick start.

However, it demanded a high level of adaptability and emphasized disrupting the opponent's rhythm before they could even launch their attack.

There were two sets of techniques, one for fighting humans and one for fighting beasts. Furthermore, training in the Crane style could further strengthen the tendons in the legs and fingers, building upon the foundation of the Myriad Flow Stance.

Afterward, Smith demonstrated the Tiger, Bear, Python, and Ape styles in succession.

However, it was evident that while he was proficient in the latter four styles, they lacked the lightness and grace of the Crane style. He could only be said to be familiar with the moves.

Each boxing style had its own focus and characteristics. But the key was that these five seemingly unrelated boxing styles, when practiced on the foundation of the Myriad Flow Stance, seemed to complete a comprehensive coverage of the entire body once again.

Each style was like a separate puzzle piece that could advance and strengthen specific parts, and when all five were combined, it was a complete sublimation