Everyone was watching with fear, but they were struck by the strong man on Daoshan Mountain, who sometimes waved his arms and sometimes kicked his legs, making everyone scream in surprise.
Dong Shuang had long since averted his eyes and did not dare to look again; but Shen Jue watched intently until the strong man's feet landed on the ground, and there were constant cheers from all around, then he exclaimed: "It's really a unique skill."
There have long been acrobatic children holding copper plates to ask for rewards. Some of the spectators generously threw a few coins, while others immediately left.
Shen Jue was in a good mood and was generous with his hands, so he took out a piece of silver from his purse and put it on the copper plate.
Even though the piece of silver was not big, it still cost six or seven cents. When the strong man saw it, he came over to offer the gift and said, "Thank you, the little official, for the reward."
Shen Jue saw that he still had no clothes on, barefoot on the ground, not afraid of the cold and heat, and his half-naked chest was full of tendon meat. His eyes immediately felt hot, and he said: "Strong man, your skill of not being afraid of blades is inherited from your family, or you learned it from outside." Yes, do you want to accept a disciple?"
The strong man was stunned when he heard this, then he looked at Shen Jue and said, "Young officials are joking, this is not kung fu, it's a skill for making a living, it just looks fancy."
Shen Jueyou refused to give up and said: "Didn't someone touch the blade just now because he didn't believe it? His fingers were cut and bleeding. They are all edged knives. You climbed up and down without any injuries. What is it if it's not kung fu?"
The strong man didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He looked at Shen Jue, a kid from a rich family dressed up and speaking with a local accent. He didn't dare to offend him, so he said: "Although this skill is not a family inheritance, because it is a way to support the family, we do not accept outsiders as apprentices. Please forgive me, little official."
When Shen Jue heard that this was also true, he felt his interest waned and asked Shen Rui and Dong Shuang to leave.
Seeing Shen Jue's depressed look, Shen Rui was moved in his heart and said, "Do you really want to learn kung fu?"
Shen Jue said dejectedly: "That's natural, I don't want to be a weak nerd with no power to restrain a chicken."
"Okay, why do you remember this?" Shen Rui asked confused.
After all, the Shen family is a scholarly family. Even though there is a school in the clan school for the children to practice martial arts, no one pays attention to it now.
Shen Jue raised her chin and said: "It's not like you stay at home all your life and then fall outside. If you encounter someone with a bad temper and make a move at the slightest disagreement, you must have the strength to fight back." At this point, he whispered. : "Take the fight a few days ago as an example. If Brother Qin had Kung Fu, he would have knocked Shen down in one go. If Shen had Kung Fu, he wouldn't have been beaten. Not everyone is willing to be reasonable. When you pump your fist, you should still pump your fist."
Shen Jue is not willful, but Shen Rui still can't help but say: "If you don't have the skills, you can just endure it if you encounter any unpleasant things; when you have the skills, you have more people to rely on, and you have no worries, it will be easier." Get into trouble."
Shen Jue rolled his eyes and said: "According to Brother Rui, a knife is a murder weapon and no one should handle it. But this knife is only a murder weapon in the hands of a murderer. In the hands of a cook, it is just a kitchen knife. Kung Fu keeps it close to him. That's too much." The reliance is true, but how can it be said that it is used to bully others? Couldn't it be used for self-protection? There is no right or wrong in Kung Fu, it only depends on the person who uses it."
After hearing these words, Shen Rui was secretly wondering. Shen Jue was usually seen as willful and squeamish, but his mind was more mature than the average person. Perhaps it was because he grew up next to the old man.
"Brother Jue, have you forgotten? I have a set of boxing here. When you went to see me in the monastery two years ago, you saw me boxing and you laughed at me. How about fighting with that set of boxing? I haven't tried it, but it can keep you healthy. There is no problem with my health. Because I was born in less than a month, I was weak in my early years and was seriously ill three years ago. It is only by insisting on practicing this boxing that my body becomes strong. If Brother Jue is interested, I will teach you some other time." Shen Ruidao .
The little boy in front of him has regarded him as a brother and sister in the past few years and has taken care of him. Even if the care between children is sometimes just a few words of comfort, sometimes it is just a snack, but Shen Rui can feel the sincerity in it. I also want to repay something.
Before Shen Jue could reply, Dong Shuang listened to this conversation, but he couldn't hide his excitement. He stared at Shen Rui's face, engraved the word "Yan Qie" in his eyes, and suppressed the words below.
Shen Jue touched his chin and said, "Brother Rui is talking about the set of animal fists that are similar to the Five Animals Opera mentioned by the ancients?"
Shen Rui said helplessly: "It's not beast boxing. This boxing method is called Xingyi Boxing. It is modeled after five earthly beasts, five birds, one reptile, and one sea to form twelve shapes, plus Five Elements Boxing as the basic boxing method. You really need to practice it. Well, the benefits are not just about keeping fit."
Shen Jue's eyes flickered, but he hesitated and said: "How can you teach this skill to others casually? This is given to you by brothers from the six tribes? Don't be ignorant for a moment and break any rules. It's not a good thing if you fall behind. How about you first Write a letter to ask Brother Six Clansmen to see if it violates any taboo?"
Shen Rui smiled and said, "I didn't learn it from my brother from the Six Clans. I learned it from a gentleman who lived in Xilin Temple. Back then, the gentleman said that this was a set of health-preserving skills and he couldn't help but teach them to others."
Before Shen Jue could say anything, Dong Shuang couldn't help but cheered: "Really? Can I learn from it?"
Shen Rui and Shen Jue both looked at Dong Shuang. Shen Jue asked curiously: "Don't you wish you could hold the Four Books in your arms all the time? Why do you still have time to learn Kung Fu?"
Dong Shuang's face showed a bit of sadness, he took a long breath and said: "My sister-in-law was also born before a month old, and her body has been weak since she was a child. She has been recuperating over the years, and she is much weaker than ordinary people... For this reason, my mother, I have been worried all the time..." Having said this, he looked at Shen Rui earnestly and said, "Although I am taking the liberty to invite you, I still hope that Brother Shen can help me..." Before he finished speaking, he already made a long bow.
Dong Shuang lost his father in his early years. He had a widowed mother at the top and a girl at the bottom. It was difficult for him to be so moved. It was no joke to have a sick person in the family at this time. It cannot be said that it was almost like losing the whole family. Can a widowed mother give up her own parents? It is impossible for Dong Shuang to give up his compatriots, flesh and blood, and he can only continue to drag them down. No wonder he was so eager after listening to Shen Rui's words.
The three of them were talking under a tree in the square. Dong Shuang's action attracted many people's attention.
Shen Rui hurriedly helped Dong Shuang's arm and said: "Brother Dong, get up quickly. It doesn't matter how old you are. There is no need to do this. If you really want to learn, then..." I originally wanted Dong Shuang to go to the clan to learn, but thought that he was being forced to do so. He was expelled by Dong Juren. He was afraid that he would be embarrassed if he went to study in the clan, so he changed his mind and said: "From now on, you can choose a day to come to my house. This boxing method is not complicated, and you have a photographic memory. You can do it two or three times. You should probably remember that."
Seeing Shen Rui's generosity, Dong Shuang was so excited that his eyes reddened, and he said in a trembling voice: "Brother Shen is very righteous, and I deeply appreciate it. If my brother invites you in the future, I will go through fire and water to repay your great kindness."
Shen Jue waved his hand and said: "It's just a piece of cake with me, don't take it to heart, Little Brother Dong. If you feel uneasy, just let me borrow Little Brother Dong's notes as a gift in return.
Dong Shuang's face was filled with gratitude and he wanted to say more. Shen Jue couldn't stand listening any more and interrupted: "Okay, okay, isn't it just a matter of imitating Brother Rui's boxing style? Shouldn't I be ranked first now? No matter what. What can I say, Brother Rui wanted to teach me first, so I will be a senior brother, and little brother Dong can only be a second boy."
After hearing this, Dong Shuang's originally solemn expression turned into a smile. He glanced at Shen Rui and said, "If we are lined up, do you want to call me master?"
Hearing this, Shen Jue looked confused. He looked at Shen Rui for a moment and then said, "Brother Rui, what kind of school is Xingyi Quan? What does it mean if you teach it to us? Do you need to accept disciples as teachers? You can't really let it go. Little brother Dong and I become your apprentices."
Shen Rui couldn't help laughing: "Brother Jue, have you read too many words? I'm not a ranger, and I don't have a sect, so what do I need to do with this master-disciple status? Although this boxing technique is not known to the world, it does exist. As for the origin, I heard that he respected Yue Wumu as his ancestor."
After hearing this, Shen Jue jumped up, grabbed Shen Rui's shoulders and shouted loudly: "What? The ancestor is Yue Wumu? Why didn't you tell me earlier that if I knew, I would have followed you and learned from Yue Wumu in the first two years How can the boxing skills left behind only have the effect of keeping fit and strengthening the body? It’s hard to say..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a "puff" next to him and someone laughed.
Shen Jue stopped talking and looked to the side, and saw an old woman in plain clothes and a child standing a few steps away. It was the jade-faced child who laughed out loud.
Seeing that the sneer on the little boy's face was still there, Shen Jue raised his eyebrows and said, "Don't look at what's not polite, don't say what's not polite, don't listen to what's not polite, do you still need someone to teach you?"
Before the boy could reply, the old woman spoke apologetically: "It's my nephew's fault. He doesn't understand the rules and disturbed the official. Please forgive me." After that, she ordered the official. The child apologizes.
The boy said with a look of reluctance: "I didn't say anything... I just heard someone say that Yue Wumu left Yue Family Boxing, Yue Family Spear, and who heard of Xingyi Boxing? I don't follow the rules, but I have the nerve to mention them... ..." The last sentence was said in a low voice, and only Shen Rui among the crowd listened vaguely, feeling unhappy for a moment.
This child is only eight or nine years old. He does not have the innocence and cuteness of a child. Instead, he has a arrogant air. At first glance, he looks like a naughty child who is pampered by his elders. Shen Jue just spoke in a loud voice, and he got involved in everything. Follow the rules or not?
Shen Jue frowned, looked at the child and said, "How old are you? How much knowledge do you have? Are you so arbitrary that if you don't know, then it's not true?"
The boy was not convinced and wanted to argue again. The old woman snorted softly and was so frightened that he stopped talking. He lowered his head and said honestly: "I was rude."
This little boy has red lips and white teeth, with a pink and jade-like appearance. Just now he had sharp teeth and a sharp mouth that made people dislike him. Now that he has become more honest, he is also somewhat cute and well-behaved.
Shen Jue touched his nose and had a sly look on his face. Later he realized that he had been arguing with a stupid kid for a long time, and he felt a little embarrassed.
When the old woman saw this, she smiled, glanced at Shen Rui and Dong Shuang who were standing next to her, and said: "I won't disturb the small officials with their gossip anymore. I'll take my leave first..."