Bad weather came that afternoon. The rain was relentless, pouring down from the sky. The rain from last night continues until now. No one dared to go out because of the fog and storm that covered the roads. A chu was looking at his rainwater-flooded yard.
"Young master! Please come inside quickly. I've asked the chef to brew some hot tea to warm up young master's body." Chen exclaimed.
"Alright uncle. I'll be in in a moment."
But just as A chu was about to leave. He seemed to hear someone knocking on his gate.
"Eh, Uncle! There seems to be someone knocking on the gate," little Li exclaimed to Chen.
"Oh, let me get an umbrella. Then go look over there," Chen replied. "Young master, please come in."
Chen carried a large umbrella. He approached the entrance while muttering, "Who would want to visit, in this terrible weather?"
Upon opening the door, Chen was shocked to find a human body lying there. There were many bloodstains on the person's body. Beside his body also lay a sword. Chen almost dropped the umbrella in his hand, so shocked was he.
Chen tried to check the person's condition. After checking his breathing. It turned out that the person was still alive. Although his breathing feels very weak. Without wasting time. Chen immediately brought the person's body into the house.
Inside the house, Chen immediately laid the person's body on the bed and cleaned the wound. It turned out that there were many cuts on that person's body. It looked like the swordsman had fought a fierce battle and received wounds.
Chen immediately reported the incident to Lord Li. Hearing the report, Lord Li immediately told him to call a physician and treat the warrior's wounds.
Three days later. The swordsman began to regain consciousness. Chen, who was always waiting for the person, immediately called Mr. Li.
"Mr. Swordsman, how is your body?" asked Mr. Li in a worried tone.
The swordsman looked around. His face still looked tense. Once he saw Mr. Li as well as Chen, he immediately asked, "Where is this? How did I end up here?"
Mr. Li could understand. Whoever the person was. Would definitely panic after finding himself, successfully escaping the pit of death.
"Calm down, sir. You are now inside my house in Thian Xi village. A few days ago, my servant found your body lying in front of the house," Mr. Li replied kindly. "It looks like your injuries are severe. What is the current condition of your body?"
The swordsman looked at his bandaged body. His heart began to calm down. He then answered Mr. Li's question, "My body is already somewhat better. Thank you very much for your help. If I hadn't been saved by you, I'd probably be facing King of the afterlife right now."
The swordsman tried to stand up and bow. But his body was still in bad shape.
"Aa, no need to be shy, sir. It is my duty to help people who are in need of help. Besides, the one who found your body was my trusted servant. He is the one who is actually meritorious. Oh yes, by the way, what misfortune befell you that you suffered such injuries?" Mr. Li asked.
"I got these wounds on the way to this village. I was intercepted by a band of robbers in the forest at the foot of the mountain. Since I was alone, I tried to fight them off with all my might. But there were too many of them. So I lacked strength. Luckily, I was still able to escape," said the swordsman curiously.
"How insolent! That band of robbers dares to mess around in the forest at the foot of the mountain," said Mr. Li fiercely. "Let it be, tomorrow I'll report to the village chief. Let him ask the officer in town for help. To take down that band of robbers."
Suddenly the warrior said politely, "I'm sorry I forgot to introduce myself. My clan is Ba and my name is Yun Xi. I wonder what the noble savior lord's fragrant name is?"
Lord Li laughed. "You praise too much. I am the Li clan named Huang Zhu," Mr. Li replied while bowing. "Your body seems to be very weak. Rest here until your body recovers, don't hesitate." Then after saying goodbye, he stepped out of the room.
Ba Yun Xi's health slowly began to improve. Finally, after a month of treatment. Her health began to fully recover.
"Thank you for Mr. Li's help and kindness. I can finally recover back to normal. I don't know how I can repay Mr. Li's kindness," Ba Yun Xi said one afternoon.
At that time, Ba Yun Xi and Mr. Li were walking through the garden of the Li family residence. At that place, A chu was playing by himself.
"Mr. Ba doesn't need to be shy. Helping a gallant like swordsman Ba is an honor and a must for me. There is no need to think too much about it." Mr. Li said with a laugh.
Ba Yun Xi bowed and thanked him. Then when she noticed A chu who was having fun playing. Suddenly an intention arose, to repay Mr. Li's kindness.
"What a capable and healthy child. What's his name?" asked Ba Yun Xi suddenly.
Mr. Li seemed surprised by the sudden question. Then laughing, he replied, "Thank you for your praise swordsman Ba. My son is named Li thian Chu."
Master Li immediately called out to A chu.
"A chu come here for a moment! Pay your respects to swordsman Ba," Mr. Li called out.
Hearing his father's call. A chu immediately ran over and saluted Swordsman Ba.
"Good and smart boy," Ba Yun Xi said as he rubbed A chu's head. Ba Yun Xi suddenly turned to Mr. Li. "Oh yes, has A chu learned martial arts?" Ba Yun Xi asked.
Mr. Li laughed. "My son has never been interested in learning martial arts. In this small village and safe time, why learn martial arts? Besides, A chu is more interested in studying art and reading." replied Mr. Li proudly.
Ba Yun Xi looked thoughtful for a moment. Then he said, "How about to repay Mr. Li's kindness, I will teach A chu some of my skills? Who knows, it might come in handy in the future. It could also be for self-preservation when needed?"
"Oh, that's very kind," said Mr. Li happily. "But isn't it a pity to carelessly teach martial arts to my ignorant son?"
"I see great talent in this child." Ba Yun Xi exclaimed excitedly.
"Alright. If Swordsman Ba doesn't mind. I will talk to my wife about this good news," said Mr. Li with a smile.
*****
In the middle of the month. A great event happened to the Li family residence.
One night. Suddenly, a band of criminals stormed into the Li family home. The band of robbers numbered five. Each of them carried a weapon.
Because the Li family residence had never had intruders. So no one was able to confront the gang. Moreover, there was no one in the house who knew martial arts.
Luckily at this moment, Ba Yun Xi was in the house. She valiantly dispatched the five robbers.
The battle was very fierce. It was five against one. But Ba Yun Xi did not appear to be under the wind. he mobilized his greatest sword moves.
Every time he pulled out a move, there was bound to be one of the gang of criminals injured. After a tense battle. Finally, the band of criminals was taught a lesson. They ran away, having seen Ba Yun Xi's prowess and prowess.
"Remember! If you dare to disturb this family again. I won't hesitate to kill you," Ba Yun Xi exclaimed loudly.
Mr. Li was very grateful for Ba Yun Xi's help. He also asked Ba Yun Xi to stay in his house while teaching A chu martial arts. Seeing Mr. Li's sincerity. Ba Yun Xi finally couldn't refuse.
*****
Unnoticed. A month has passed since A chu learned the basics of martial arts. To Ba Yun Xi.
"Well, with this I have taught you the basics of martial arts. From now on you must officially take up discipleship with me. Do you understand A chu?" Ba Yun Xi said that afternoon, in the courtyard.
"Yes, Uncle. Uh, Master," A chu replied with stuttering.
Ba Yun Xi smiled at A chu's innocence. "We also have to perform the official Master and disciple appointment ceremony. Hurry up and tell your parents!" said Ba Yun Xi.
Not long after. In the center room. Mr. Li and his wife had gathered. Then A chu performed the Master and disciple appointment ceremony for Ba Yun Xi.
"From now on we are officially Master and disciple. You must call me Temperate and obey all my instructions."
"Yes Master," A chu replied. Everyone immediately congratulated A chu.
At that moment, a small party was held at Mr. Li's residence. Everyone was happy.
*****
One afternoon in the Li family courtyard. Ba Yun Xi said to his disciple, "Perhaps now is a good time. It is time for me to teach you the basic internal force."
"Really Master?" replied A chu excitedly. Currently, A Chu was practicing his stance.
Since becoming Ba Yun Xi's disciple. A Chu's lessons were only about horses stance and basic moves. There were no special lessons. Suddenly his Master wanted to teach something different. It made A Chu very excited.
"Yes, it looks like the moves I taught you. You did it right," Ba Yun Xi said. "The next stage. Is to learn how to gather lwekang (internal force)."
A chu immediately approached his Master. Ba Yun Xi now stood up from his chair and began to walk to the center of the field.
"Try to pay attention to all my movements and instructions! Don't make any mistakes." Ba Yun Xi said. He began to perform a very strange-looking stance.
"First you put your palms on the ground. Then you lift your legs up like this." Ba Yun Xi said as he practiced what he had just said.
A chu tried, watching his Master strange movements carefully.
"Now! While in this position. You try to center your breathing in the abdomen. Let the energy flow from the abdomen to all parts of your body."
Ba Yun Xi explained one by one. Step by step gathering energy.
Since that day. A chu started doing strange movements. According to his Master instructions. A Chu practiced those moves all day long.
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