Luo Yang hadn't expected that ordinary people would find doing the splits so strenuous.
If Qiao Zai Shui weren't learning martial arts, Luo Yang wouldn't have pushed her to do so.
Qiao Zai Shui's physical fitness was originally poor, and if her flexibility wasn't sufficient, then it would take at least a year of hard training before she could think about defeating one or two strong men.
Based on Qiao Zai Shui's own conditions, Luo Yang first helped her train enough flexibility, and then he would instruct her in self-defense techniques.
Physical training needed to accumulate over time to be effective; it was not something that could be achieved overnight.
Moves are fixed, but being adaptable is what makes a master.
Luo Yang could guarantee that Qiao Zai Shui would become an average master, but whether she could become a top-tier master depended on her natural talent and fortune.
If one wants to learn real kung fu, they have to put in the hard work.
This point didn't need further explanation from Luo Yang; he figured Qiao Zai Shui understood it as well.
Just as Luo Yang was instructing Qiao Zai Shui in doing the splits, her cell phone rang.
Her phone was in the office.
It was Luo Yang who heard it first and reminded her before she was sure someone was calling her.
"Help me up," Qiao Zai Shui said.
"All right."
Luo Yang went to help her get up.
But Qiao Zai Shui was still very tired.
"Little Sister Qiao, then sit for a while longer. I'll get your cell phone for you," Luo Yang suggested.
"It's already stopped ringing. It might have been my sister calling," Qiao Zai Shui said, pursing her red lips.
As Luo Yang went to get the phone, the ringing had already stopped.
"Little Sister Qiao, once you master the splits, I'll teach you a set of leg techniques," Luo Yang joked with a smile.
"How powerful are they?" Qiao Zai Shui asked with interest.
The First Layer of Shadowless Kick was beyond what Qiao Zai Shui could learn at this point.
But as long as she could grasp even a skin-deep understanding of the Shadowless Kick, she could easily handle one or two thugs.
"They're pretty powerful. You could kick yourself down," Luo Yang said.
"I won't learn it," Qiao Zai Shui said with a smile.
Just then, Luo Yang's phone rang.
He took out his phone to see it was Qiao Yousi calling.
After answering, Luo Yang asked, "Big Sister Qiao, is something the matter?"
Qiao Yousi's voice had hints of anxiety as she counter-asked, "Can you get through to my sister's phone?"
Lately, the Shuang Qiao sisters had offended Wang Yunxiong, and they were worried about encountering thugs when going out.
Unable to reach her sister's cell phone, Qiao Yousi was very anxious, fearing her sister had been taken away by people called by Wang Yunxiong.
Qiao Zai Shui was right beside him, able to hear the entire conversation clearly.
Upon hearing her sister's question, Qiao Zai Shui hurriedly said, "Sis, I'm fine, don't worry."
Then Luo Yang placed the phone by Qiao Zai Shui's ear for her to speak.
"Are you with Niu Zai?" Qiao Yousi asked curiously.
"Yes," Qiao Zai Shui replied.
"As long as you're fine. Just now, I saw someone pacing outside the company entrance, not sure if it was someone sent by Wang Yunxiong," Qiao Yousi said, worried.
At that moment, Luo Yang put the phone back to his own ear.
"Big Sister Qiao, I'll come over now and take a look for you," Luo Yang said.
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a short while.
"Niu Zai, where are you guys?" Qiao Yousi asked.
"At the martial arts gym," Luo Yang replied.
Qiao Yousi was worried that strangers might burst into the company looking for her.
With Luo Yang by her side, she would feel much more at ease.
"Could you come to the company quickly?" Qiao Yousi asked.
"We can. We'll come over right now. Big Sister Qiao, don't worry. I'll take care of it," Luo Yang said.
With that, he hung up the phone.
He had originally wanted Qiao Zai Shui to practice the Horse Stance for a bit longer, but since they had to go to their company, he had no choice but to help her up.
"Niu Zai, I don't want to train anymore. It's too hard," Qiao Zai Shui said.
"Little Sister Qiao, you can't even handle this bit of hardship?" Luo Yang laughed.
This was just the beginning.
The hardships Qiao Zai Shui had to endure were yet to come.