Strength Improved, A Wanderer of the Jianghu
The name "Biluo" is taken from the Jade Luo River.
"I do not know where the Jade Luo River is."
"Among the thousands of skills in the world, martial arts can also be considered a skill if we are to be precise. Different paths lead to the same goal. No matter what skill one studies, to become a master, a 'great master' admired by all, one must transcend the skill itself."
"Incorporating one's own insights and understanding of the world..."
"So-called martial arts are actually the understanding and insights of Martial Dao masters about all things in the world; they are simply expressed through martial arts."
Li Xian is in the stage of feeling his way across the river.
His thoughts wandered freely, pondering the martial artist who was touted as a god.
Li Xian had witnessed the viciousness of the Jade Luo Palm technique firsthand. However, after obtaining the technique and reading it through, he felt there were some discrepancies.
The force of a palm strike is not necessarily cold and sinister.
Instead, it resembles the mighty, surging river, layer upon layer, with Relentless Wave Assault. It is estimated that the lady observed the river for a long time, seeing the river flowing like this day after day, without end, and then suddenly had an inspiration, creating this palm technique.
Of course, this is just Li Xian's conjecture.
Martial arts, like classical texts, are inherently open to interpretation.
The same martial art will manifest differently depending on who practices it.
"The Jade Luo Palm technique is best practiced with a Medicinal Bath."
"I don't have the necessary conditions right now, so I'll figure out how to practice on my own."
The initial practice of the Jade Luo Palm is quite interesting. It requires taking silk ropes, which must be Silkworm Silk, as thin as hair, and wrapping them around each finger joint, with a small wind chime hanging from the end.
Try to transmit the force of your palm through a thin string to a small wind chime. When the wind chime rings one after another, forming a melody, it means that the initial training is complete.
If you can achieve this, you have achieved the smooth flow of Qi, and you have Initiation of Qi cultivation.
If you can't reach this level, you'll never be able to master the Jade Luo Palm. Because the Jade Luo Palm is essentially about striking out with a single palm strike while simultaneously unleashing different kinds of palm force from the palm and finger joints.
These palm strikes mix and intertwine, binding together like a knot, as if locked.
It leaves indelible marks on a person.
This martial art is indeed ruthless in the early stages, but it becomes increasingly powerful and unrestrained as it progresses.
Like water at its source, it slowly gathers from an inconspicuous trickle into a mighty river.
"Practicing martial arts... combined with my State of Mind at the time, seemed to make it even harder to understand martial arts."
From this day forward, Li Xian will become obsessed with the "Jade Luo Palm".
When he wasn't patrolling, he would practice martial arts; that was all.
Two days later.
[Jade Luo Palm]
[Proficiency: 11/800 Initiation]
[Description: Small streams can become rivers. Through diligent practice, you have already grasped the basics of the palm technique.]
"The Entry Vehicle Palm Technique is truly different; just the Initiation level requires 800 points of Proficiency."
"Let's get started!"
Li Xian muttered to himself and stopped thinking about it.
At this stage, the method of practice changes.
There are two training methods: first, practicing palm techniques, which are routines for combat; second, practicing palm power, which is of utmost importance in this palm technique.
Li Xian proceeded step by step, advancing together.
[Proficiency +1]
[Proficiency +1]
Accumulate silently.
Throughout the day, the Proficiency the Jade Luo Palm technique increased by 152, showing significant progress. Of course, the Clearwind Leg technique also improved, with its Proficiency increasing by 174.
[Clearwind Leg]
[Proficiency: 719/1500 Minor Accomplishment]
The feeling of progress filled him with motivation.
"Accumulate strength, accumulate strength!"
Under the clear moonlight.
Li Xian was covered in sweat. He drew a bucket of ice-cold well water and splashed it on his face. The icy coldness washed away the sweat and his fatigue.
After a short rest, I continued practicing my palm strikes, practicing them relentlessly.
The Jade Luo Palm truly Entry Vehicle Martial Arts, accumulating Inner Qi at a speed far exceeding that of techniques like the Four Directions Fist.
Furthermore, it is more refined, and when condensed into threads, it is even more difficult to break.
All of this progress is clearly visible.
These days of relentless self-cultivation, though fulfilling, need not be described in too much detail.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
"Mr. Li, your guidance has been a great help to us."
At night.
In the open space outside the manor, the moon was bright and the stars were few. A bonfire was burning on the ground, and eight or nine Guard kept flattering Li Xian.
"It's not really helping; I'm just taking your money and doing things for you."
Li Xian said.
Li Xian's style of doing things had already become well-known among the Guard.
Known for being decisive and efficient, never procrastinating or creating obstacles.
At this time, the Guard Competition was approaching again. Inside the Guard, preparations were underway, and many Grade-C House Guards were hoping to be promoted again.
At worst, they can maintain their Grade-C and avoid being relegated to Grade-D.
This led to the tradition of "treating children separately".
Seven or eight well-liked Grade-C House Guard pooled together three taels of silver to hire a Grade-B House Guard to instruct them in martial arts, identify their weaknesses, and then work to improve.
But everyone is busy during the day. So the special meal is usually served at night, for about an hour.
Notifying in advance is not considered a violation of the rules of the village. It can be considered a kind of unspoken rule.
"Master Li, this is to raise money. We hope you will grant us more." Hao Xiaohuo, Grade-C House Guard, presented a cloth bag with both hands.
"I'll give you any guidance you can," Li Xian said, accepting the money.
Another three taels of silver came in.
It's true what they say, the higher you climb, the more ways you can make money. Sometimes, it's not that you go out and make money, but that money comes to you.
Who wants to go first?
"I will provide guidance within an hour."
Li Xian readily agreed.
"I'll go first!"
A tall, burly Grade-C House Guard stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Uncle Li, I practice the 'Mighty Strength Skill' martial arts of external strength, as well as the 'Stake Leg'. Please instruct me."
Without a word, he attacked. He was incredibly strong, making everyone think, "If Old Man Li is defeated, that would be a real disaster."
Seeing the Guard's swift and intimidating kick, Li Xian dodged to the side, gently kicking his ribs with her toe.
The burly man seemed to have all his strength drained away in an instant, and he was defeated in just one move.
"This move of mine is the 'Wind-Tapping Strike' technique from the Clearwind Leg, which uses the foot to strike acupoints."
Since Li Xian has taken the money, he will take responsibility.
"Your Mighty Strength Skill increases your power, Stake Leg stable, but unfortunately, while you are fierce, you are not stable enough."
"When fighting a weak opponent, your imposing manner can indeed intimidate them and lead to a quick victory. However, if you're fighting a martial artist of equal skill, you'll reveal a weakness right from the start."
The burly man broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this.
Li Xian couldn't help but sigh. Many of the Guard were actually quite skilled in martial arts, but they just couldn't unleash the full power of their skills.
I don't know why.
"You go and reflect on your actions first, then move on to the next person," Li Xian said, looking at the crowd.
After what had just happened, everyone understood that Old Man Li truly possessed genuine skills, and they were all eager to try them out.
The second Guard Proficiency "Tiger-Leopard Hand" and "Clearwind Leg." Tiger-Leopard Hand is a very dangerous martial art; if used well, even a slightly weaker opponent can be extremely difficult to deal with.
Combined with the Clearwind Leg, it can be described as a very flexible martial arts combination.
However, the Guard's performance was terrible. He used both hands and feet, thinking his attacks were continuous, but in reality, they were cumbersome and redundant.
For example, in the Clearwind Leg, there is a move called "Breeze Teases the Willow Playing with Willows," which strikes the side of the opponent's waist. Similarly Tiger-Leopard Hand, there is a move called "Twin Tiger-Leopard Forms," which also strikes the side of the opponent's waist.
He used both his hands and feet simultaneously, striking in the same direction.
Not only did it expose its flaws, it also made people laugh.
Li Xian kicked him in the butt and said, "You're too eager for quick results. Your most urgent task is to distinguish between your hands and feet. Hands are hands, and feet are feet."
These flaws were obvious to Li Xian.
But these Guard simply couldn't discover or correct the problem.
And so on.
Li Xian's "Clearwind Leg" alone was enough to overwhelm even these Grade-C House Guard after just two moves.
They have more than enough expertise to offer guidance.
After giving them a full lesson, Li Xian rested for a moment, then planned to do it again to see if they had made any progress.
Suddenly, a strange noise was heard. Li Xian stopped what he was doing and looked solemnly into the distance.
The sound of horses' hooves Treading Snow on the snow could be heard from the mountain path.
A woman, bathed in moonlight and wearing Fox Fur Coat, rode in on horseback.
"Hey, are you from the village?" the woman asked.
Li Xian paused, and the following thought flashed through his mind:
"This is someone from the Jianghu world!"