The morning air was exceptionally fresh, carrying the distinctive fragrance of dew and earth.
The rising sun was about to leap over the horizon, its golden light tracing a bright edge along the clouds.
"Come, Xiao He. Follow your brother through a few simple movements first and loosen up your body." Ning Chuan did not begin with the fist techniques right away. Instead, following the guidance for children's Foundation Establishment Stage in the Inheritance Bracelet, he created several movements similar to stretches.
For example, "Little Sapling Grows," where both hands stretched upward to imitate a growing tree; "Little Bird Spreads Wings," where both arms extended flat and swung up and down; and "Little Pony Trots on Green," where she lifted her knees high in place to work her knee joints.
These movements were simple and fun, suited to a little girl's nature. They also effectively activated the muscle groups in her limbs and torso, promoting blood circulation.
Ning Xiaohe found it amusing and copied him quite convincingly, her giggles echoing through the little courtyard in the early morning.
As Liu Lan prepared breakfast, she watched her son and daughter in the courtyard, her face overflowing with a contented smile.
The rice porridge in the pot bubbled away, filling the air with its fragrance.
After they finished warming up, Ning Chuan began formally reviewing the opening stance of the Spirit Rhino Bull Fist from yesterday.
He deliberately slowed down, breaking every move apart as he patiently explained the key points of exertion and breath control.
"Xiao He, look. For this move, 'Bull Gazing at the Moon,' when you raise your head, don't just crane your neck. Feel as though your entire spine is straightening upward, vertebra by vertebra, starting from your tailbone..."
"Breathe slowly. When you inhale, feel the breath sink