Chapter 19 New Home (2) 3/3

  If we just talk about 'nourishment', Tai Chi is undoubtedly the most suitable style for him to practice at present.

  As soon as it was light, Cao Peng got up.

  Tai Chi Kung Fu includes two aspects. One is the health-preserving Gongfu that prevents illness and prolongs life, and the other is the martial art Gongfu that strengthens the body and defends against aggression. It is said to be health-preserving because during practice, the mind is calm and peaceful throughout. Whether practicing standing postures, moving postures or single exercises, one must concentrate their thoughts, gather their spirit, and calm their mind. Focus on 'the natural opening and closing of Yin and Yang, the natural operation of the heavenly mechanism'. From this, one can achieve stillness in movement... On the other hand, Tai Chi's health-preserving and martial aspects are a unified fist method.

  Considering Cao Peng's current physical condition, Tai Chi is the best choice.

  Facing the rising sun, Cao Peng first practiced a set of Tai Chi exercises and then another routine. In the past, this would have been effortless. But now, after finishing his practice, Cao Peng was panting heavily, sweating profusely, yet his spirit was particularly refreshed.

  "A Fu, you were slow just now, what did you practice?"

  Cao Peng got out of bed, and it was impossible to deceive Wang Mai, who slept with him.

  At first, Wang didn't quite understand what Cao Peng was up to. It wasn't until after Cao Peng finished his morning exercise that he came over and asked in a low voice.

  Taking a glance at Wang Mai, Cao Peng's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

  I can no longer practice my former kung fu skills, but Wang Wu can still practice.

  It can be seen that Wang Meng and his son will definitely stand on the same front line as their family in the future. If Wang Mai can practice well, maybe in the future...

  "Brother Tiger Head, I have a set of fist techniques here, don't know if you're willing to learn?"

  Wang was taken aback, then burst out laughing: "Is that the one you were just practicing? That's what you call a fist technique? Soft and mushy, not an ounce of power... Ha ha, I won't learn it."

  Cao Peng had long known that Wang Mai would not learn Tai Chi.

  And his temperament is also unlikely to learn Tai Chi.

  This guy was born to be a good fighter, even the White Ape Turning Back Fist is not suitable for him to practice. Wang Mai's temperament, Cao Peng thinks that learning Baguazhang is most suitable. As the saying goes, "Literature has Tai Chi to bring peace to the world, and martial arts have Bagua to stabilize the universe." Baguazhang enjoys a great reputation in later generations with its characteristics of being strong, simple, and swift. Cao Peng learned White Ape Turning Back Fist back then, but he also had some knowledge of Baguazhang.

  According to the old martial arts master who taught him, if he can persist in practicing, he will be able to enter the realm of a grandmaster at the age of 40.

  Unfortunately, Cao Peng later abandoned this skill.

  Now picking it up again, I couldn't help but feel a thousand emotions in my heart...

  "The boxing method I'm teaching you is called Bajiquan."

  You've practiced well and your future achievements will be boundless. However, Tiger Head Brother, you have to promise me that no matter what I teach you in the future, you're not allowed to tell anyone else."

  "Is Bajiquan very powerful?"

  "Of course... Wu has Eight Extremes and fixes Heaven and Earth, you have practiced well, and can go anywhere in the world."

  Wang Mai's eyes lit up as soon as he heard it.

  "Okay, I'll learn from you!"

  However, he immediately looked puzzled and said in a low voice: "Ah Fu, we grew up together since childhood, how come I don't know you have martial arts skills?"

  "This one..."

  Cao Peng couldn't help but feel a bit awkward, how could he tell him that this boxing technique was passed down from the future, and that he wasn't actually Cao Peng, but a person who had traveled through time from the future?

  "Ah Fu, do you still remember Mr. Fang who taught me how to read when I was a kid?"

  "Of course I remember!"

  "I'm telling you, that Fang Shi is a very capable person... Back then, he taught me many things, but I couldn't accept them all at once. After he left, I kept thinking about the things he taught me. In the past, I didn't like to talk much, not because I didn't want to, but because I felt that talking was a waste of energy... Fang Shi said that the monks in the Western Regions have a method called 'closed-mouth Zen'."

  Those monks remain silent for their entire lives in order to grasp profound skills.

  I used to be like that "closed-mouth Zen". Now I've figured it out, otherwise how could I teach you the fierce martial arts?

  If Wang Mai were an adult, he might not have believed it.

  But he is after all a thirteen-year-old child, how can he understand so many things?

  Cao Peng's words were partly true and partly false... oh, 90% fake, 10% real. Except for Fang Shi being real, everything else was fake.

  Ke Wang bought it, but he was deeply convinced and also showed a hint of envy in his eyes.

  "A Fu, then you must teach me seriously from now on."

  Cao Peng couldn't help but laugh, he hugged Wang Mai's neck and said in a low voice: "Of course, we are brothers, I will teach you everything!"

  "Ah, we're brothers!"

  Wang nodded excitedly, his eyes involuntarily reddening slightly.

  "What's wrong with you, Hu Tou?"

  Wang said in a low voice: "Ah Fu, since you woke up, it seems like you've changed completely."

  "Especially after we met those people in Biyang... I've been worried all these days. Worried that you'd become too big a deal and wouldn't play with me anymore. Now I can rest assured, we're brothers... Ah Fu, from now on, whoever dares to go against you will be my enemy."

  Cao Peng's face smiled even more warmly, his heart felt warm and fuzzy, with an indescribable feeling.

  This guy, usually looks happy and carefree, but unexpectedly has such sensitive thoughts. Cao Peng suddenly realized that he didn't seem to understand this good friend very well. But what's the big deal? We are brothers, today we are brothers, a lifetime of being brothers!

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  Wang Mai followed Cao Peng and started learning Bajiquan.

  His foundation is excellent, and his physical quality far surpasses Cao Peng. Therefore, when practicing martial arts, he appears to be effortless. Although Cao Peng is not a master, he has after all entered the inner sanctum. The martial theory of later generations is very systematic, so for Cao Peng, picking it up again is not difficult.

  Later generations of Xingyiquan master Xue Dingsheng systematically discussed the process of practicing martial arts.

  There are three layers of truth: refining essence into energy, refining energy into spirit, and refining spirit back to emptiness; there are also three steps of work: changing bones, changing tendons, and washing the marrow; and there are three types of practice methods: clear strength, hidden strength, and transformed strength. But all these, and extremely crucial, is also very important one step, building foundation.

  The vital energy flows through the membranes, vessels, tendons and pulse; its power is manifested in the blood, flesh, skin and bones.

  Those with robust physical appearance are called "form", while those with robust inner energy are called "image".

  There is a saying: "A hundred days of foundation building, ten months of changing one's bones, three years of changing one's tendons..."

  According to Wang Mai's statement, combined with the characteristics of this era, Cao Peng felt that the military generals of this era can be roughly divided into three levels.

  A third-rate general is strong in bone and skin; a second-rate general has his strength in his muscles.

  Cao Peng thinks that Wang Meng is at most the peak of a third-rate person, because from his early moves, he completely relies on brute force and doesn't understand the principle of virtual and real combination. What about Wen Ping? He should have already reached the level of changing tendons, practicing to lift his membrane, to lengthen his tendons, with an aura that can move mountains and cover the world. But if we say that he is a second-rate outstanding person, Wen Ping in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not a particularly brilliant character. However, such a role similar to a dragon suit has also reached the level of energy and life, which is truly surprising.

  Wenpin is just second-rate!

  So first-rate, what degree will it be?

  Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun... and the one known as the number one master of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Lü Bu Lü Fengxian...

  What kind of existence is it?

  As for Wang Mai, he is still not well-known.

  Cao Peng is even weaker than Wang Mai, and his situation is probably more miserable than that of a third-rate actor.

  After understanding these circumstances, Cao Peng's heart also couldn't help but feel anxious secretly.

  It seems that the road to becoming strong is still very long. I can only take it one step at a time, and hopefully there will be enough time.

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  In the blink of an eye, three days have passed!

  The new residence of Taolin has also been renovated...

  Under the auspices of Cao Qu and Deng Ji, a housewarming ceremony was held.

  Next is the joy of moving into a new home. Although some furniture has not been prepared properly, that's not important, it can be supplemented slowly.

  Deng Jie's home was indeed a bit crowded.

  So after discussion, the family decided to move to Taolin first.

  On this day, the villagers of Deng Village all came over. Deng Jie and Cao Qu were busy setting up the new house while chatting with the villagers. Zhang Shi and Cao Nan also invited Hong Niangzi to help out, preparing a banquet in the peach forest to celebrate the joy of moving into a new home. Originally, Old Master also wanted to come over to congratulate them, but due to some unexpected business, he couldn't make it. However, this was also good, as with Old Master not being there, everyone felt more at ease and the atmosphere became even more lively.

  "County Magistrate Kuai has arrived!"

  The wine party had just begun when someone suddenly shouted loudly.

  In an instant, the courtyard became somewhat quiet.

  But just a moment later, there was a loud humming noise, as if a pot had burst open, and everything seemed even more chaotic...

  "How did the county magistrate come?"

  "This... I'm not quite sure."

  But I heard that the county magistrate and Lao San's brother-in-law know each other, and their relationship seems to be very good. Haven't you seen? Since the Cao family came over, Lao San has suddenly turned things around! If the county magistrate and the Cao family weren't familiar with each other, would it have been like this? In my opinion, Lao San is now prosperous!"

  "That's right, I've also heard that Cao Lang Jun seems to be a disciple of some big shot..."

  "Oh, who told you that..."

  In the whispering voices, Kuai Zheng's carriage stopped outside the peach forest.

  This kind of situation should be handled by Cao Ju.

  Cao Zhi was very clear that Kuai Yue came today, probably not for him... His appearance is not very meaningful, it's better to let Cao Peng come to deal with it.

  So Cao Peng went out to welcome him.

  Kuai Zheng smiled and walked forward, pulling Cao Peng's hand. "Younger brother, this is where you went wrong. Such a big thing like moving house, how could you not inform your older brother? If it wasn't for Deng coming on duty today, I wouldn't have known about your move if I hadn't asked casually."

  Deng Cai, due to his household registration not being in order, has been removed from the position of chief clerk and is now a minor official in the public house.

  Cao Peng knew that this was Qu Zheng's deliberate intention.

  "He hastily said: 'It's just a small matter, I didn't expect to disturb my elder brother. It's really my fault, forgive me, forgive me... I was planning to visit you in two days, but instead, you came yourself. How can I accept this? How can I accept it?!'"

  Kuai Zheng burst out laughing and put his arm around Cao Peng's shoulder, looking very affectionate.

  Two people walked in, whispering and laughing to each other.

  To outsiders, it seems to have confirmed Cao Peng's statement that he was not a small figure...

  Kuai Zheng said: "Younger brother, I will return to Xiangyang in a few days to pay respects to my ancestors. Do you want to come with me? Or bring some gifts for Mr. Yuan An?"

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