Dreaming about the world, embarking on the path of spiritual practice

Chapter 21 Conversation
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Ma Wu took Yu Liang to where he lived.

It's not far from the lake shore, across the lake from the place where Yu Liang fishes every time.

A simple and plain courtyard.

The whole house is surrounded by a circle of wooden railings. When you open the courtyard door, there is a small vegetable patch on both sides. Across the middle path is a flat open space with a wooden house on each side. The main house in the center is two times larger than the wooden houses on both sides. times.

"Mu Niang, I'm back!"

Ma Wu called out softly, and two women walked out of the main room, one a woman and the other a maid. Their clothes were simple but elegant.

"Master, you are back!"

Arriving in front of Ma Wu, the woman greeted him cordially. When she saw the unfamiliar Yu Liang behind her, she asked curiously: "Master, who is this young master?"

"His name is Yu Liang, and he is my husband's new disciple!"

After introducing Yu Liang, Ma Wu introduced the two women in front of him: "This is my wife Mu Niang, and next to her is my maid Shuixiang!"

Yu Liang hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Disciple Yu Liang, meet my master!"

Mu Niang slowly bowed her body in return.

"Yu Liang, come with me!"

Ma Wu asked Yu Liang to follow him into the main room.

After entering the house, you can see the indoor layout at a glance, with the living room in the middle, the bedroom on the left, and the study on the right.

Followed to the study room, there is a tablet on the inner wall, which says 'the spiritual tablet of the late master Du Chun'!
Ma Wu lit three sticks of incense, paid homage, and then asked Yu Liang to kowtow.

"I don't like red tape. Since you have kowtowed to me and paid homage to my ancestor, you can be considered as officially under my sect."

"My master once taught me two sets of martial arts, the "Swimming Fish Technique" and the "Wave-cutting Sword Technique"."

"I have traveled around the world with these two sets of martial arts, and by chance, I have acquired the "Water Moon Spear Technique" left by my predecessors!"

"With these three martial arts, I gained a great reputation in the world and was called the 'Water Ghost'."

Ma Wu asked Yu Liang: "Do you know why they call me 'water ghost'?"

Yu Liang shook his head.

Ma Wu showed a proud smile and explained: "That's because I'm very good in the water. I come and go without a trace. Even the top masters in the world don't dare to fight me in the water!"

Yu Liang raised his head and looked at his master, Ma Wu, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Among the top masters in the world, there are only a few people who can reach this level!

The East is invincible, let me do whatever I want, the wind is clear, and it will prove...

He knew that Ma Wu was powerful, but compared with these others, he seemed far behind!

When Ma Wu saw Yu Liang doubting himself, he immediately said, "What, you don't believe it?"

Yu Liang shook his head. It was about the master's face, and he, as an apprentice, had to take care of it. After all, who wouldn't brag a little these days?
"Let me tell you clearly, my teacher is not bragging!"

Ma Wu explained: "As a teacher, martial arts may be more sparse and common on the shore, but it is different in the water."

"I'm not going to hide it from you, [-]% of my skills are spent in the water. It's really not possible to go ashore, but in the water, I haven't encountered an opponent in all these years!"

After hearing this explanation, Yu Liang thought about it for a while and felt that it might be true. After all, it is different on the shore and underwater. The current will greatly affect a person's performance.

If a person who is not good at water falls into the water, no matter how strong he is, it will be of no use.

Looking at Ma Wu again, it can be seen from the 'fish swimming technique' alone that not only will his strength not be reduced in the water, but it will also be enhanced.

To support Cai's words, Ma Wu asked Yu Liang again: "Do you know how long you can stay underwater as a teacher?"

Yu Liang recalled that he had seen a short video about a modern Guinness World Record holder who could hold his breath underwater for more than 20 minutes.

In response, Yu Liang boldly guessed: "Half an hour?" Ma Wu smiled and shook his head, then stretched out a finger.

"An hour!" Yu Liang exclaimed.

Ma Wu nodded proudly.

One hour is equal to two hours!
If you can stay underwater for two hours, doesn't this person have gills on his face?

Yu Liang looked at Ma Wu with admiration and sighed in his heart that he was too awesome. No wonder he dared to brag about how powerful he was underwater. He deserved the title of 'Water Ghost'!
Ma Wu saw Yu Liang looking at him with admiration, with a proud smile on his face.

"Don't be envious. When you develop your skills as a teacher, you can do the same!"

Yu Liang saluted Ma Wu respectfully: "Thank you, Master!"

Ma Wu walked to the desk and sat down. Yu Liang stood beside him, respectfully listening to his teachings.

"Those who practice martial arts must first have a strong body."

“Strengthening the muscles and bones, removing skin and flesh, nourishing qi and blood, etc. strengthen the body and lay a solid foundation for practicing martial arts.”

"Normally, those who want to learn martial arts must start practicing from an early age, because this is when the human body is most capable of shaping!"

"Although you have missed the best time to learn martial arts, you are amazingly talented in martial arts and can learn everything quickly. You can use this to make up for your physical deficiencies."

"From tomorrow onwards, you will come here every day, and I will ask your wife to prepare some great supplements for you to make up for your deficient body!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Liang hurriedly saluted and thanked: "Thank you so much, Master!"

Ma Wu nodded and continued: "'Fish Swimming Technique' can improve your body, you have to practice it frequently!"

"I'll give you a task. Swim around the lake every day!"

When Yu Liang heard about this mission, he was dumbfounded. The lake was really too big. It would take at least thirty or forty miles in a circle. With his current body, he would lose half his life in one circle.

"Master, isn't this task a bit too heavy? I don't want to be lazy, I'm just afraid that my body can't bear it!"

Ma Wu looked at Yu Liang's bitter expression and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I won't tire your body out. You can stop and rest in the middle. Moreover, I will teach you martial arts in the process so that you can exercise." I also learned martial arts in the process!”

After hearing this, Yu Liang relaxed.

The two chatted for a long time, then looked up and looked out the window. It was already dark.

Ma Wu said: "After dinner, I will row the boat to take you back!"

Yu Liang raised his hands and saluted: "Thank you, Master!"

Ma Wu walked to the door and called softly: "Mu Niang, is the food ready?"

"Master, it's ready!"

The master's wife and the maid Shuixiang each carried a plate of food to the living room. After placing the dishes, they returned to the kitchen.

Two meat dishes, two vegetarian dishes, and fragrant rice.

"Master, why don't we eat together?"

Seeing that they were the only two people sitting at the dining table, Yu Liang asked curiously.

Ma Wu replied: "They are eating in the kitchen!"

Hearing this, Yu Liang realized that in this era, women were not qualified to eat at the table.

After eating, Ma Wu rowed a boat to send Yu Liang back to the other side.

"I'll be waiting for you here tomorrow morning!"

"Got it, Master!"

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(End of this chapter)