Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 30 The Grandmaster's Demeanor
Duan Wangye's boxing style is the same as his aura, fierce and domineering.Even if Qin Zhiyong had already practiced Tai Chi to a relatively advanced level, he still had to be careful in dealing with Prince Duan's attack.

Those who want to cultivate their body must first rectify their minds.

To rectify the mind is to cultivate the mind.

Through cultivating mind and body, Qin Zhiyong's physical fitness is several times stronger than that of ordinary people.A strong body means strong physical strength.However, compared with King Duan, Qin Zhiyong's physical strength was still a bit behind.

Duan Wang practiced martial arts since he was a child. He ate rich food and balanced nutrition to nourish his body. Even though he practiced foreign boxing, his physical strength was stronger than that of ordinary internal boxing masters.

Poor culture and rich martial arts.No joke.

Without abundant and extra money, no matter how clever the cultivation method is, it is impossible to become a master.Without enough food, malnutrition, and forced boxing, the body will be crippled.

Duan Wang is not a simple boxing master, he is also a powerful prince.If you want to learn martial arts with a martial idiot prince, you need very superb skills and psychological quality.

Qin Zhiyong stood upright, relaxed all over, and his movements and demeanor were extremely gentle.However, King Duan's powerful aura still put a certain amount of psychological pressure on Qin Zhiyong.

Qin Zhiyong's psychological quality and boxing skills are not bad, but he can deal with it calmly.

No matter how strong King Duan's martial arts are, he is definitely not as strong as Cao Shaoqin, Governor of Dongchang.Qin Zhiyong had once faced Cao Shaoqin directly, and now facing Prince Duan's attack, of course he would not lose his balance.

The masters of martial arts present in the courtyard were all staring at every movement of Qin Zhiyong and Prince Duan, for fear of missing the wonderful moment.

Yongning Gege said: "This little Taoist priest is no match for King Duan. He was forced to retreat."

Xiang Donglai touched his bald head, and explained with solemn eyes: "Gege, it's too early to talk about victory or defeat. The little Taoist's skills are not simple. His Tai Chi moves are extremely proficient, and his every move is very upright. It's like flowing clouds and flowing water. The movements seem to be gentle, but they give people a thick and heavy feeling."

Taijiquan, using softness to overcome rigidity, and static braking, is an internal boxing technique that uses slowness to strike fast.

Qin Zhiyong's movements seemed slow and gentle, but they were actually very powerful. He moved the surrounding air with his hands, giving people the illusion that the air had become sticky.

You know, air is not water.It is really not easy to make the air feel sticky.That requires boxing masters who have reached a certain level of physical strength and mental state to be able to do it.

These masters are all people who have practiced superior boxing skills.If you walk around in the martial arts world to make a living, colleagues in the martial arts world will respectfully call this kind of person "Grand Master".

Qin Zhiyong is 28 years old.But because of his mind and health, reading and practicing boxing, regular work and rest time, and pure thoughts in his heart, his body functions gradually returned to their peak.His current appearance doesn't look like someone who is almost 30 years old, he is only 25 years old at most.

A boxing master in his 20s.

Unbelievable.

However, the facts are like this. Qin Zhiyong's demeanor is composed, calm and composed, his boxing skills are proficient, his movements are elegant, and his every move has the demeanor of a master.

Every punch and every kick of King Duan, Qin Zhiyong dispelled it.

But Qin Zhiyong kept retreating.No, it cannot be said to be retreating. It is more accurate and appropriate to say that it is retreating.

To retreat is to be forced to be helpless; to withdraw is to retreat in a planned way.

Xiang Donglai observed Qin Zhiyong's footsteps carefully, and found that Qin Zhiyong's footwork was not mysterious, but it was too steady.Every step you take is down to earth.

Xiangdonglai is a person who has practiced horse stance kung fu to the peak, and has the reputation of "drunk riding on Kyushu".

Xiang Donglai was thinking, could he defeat Qin Zhiyong with his horse stance?Afterwards, Xiang Donglai shook his head, facing Qin Zhiyong, he was not sure of victory.

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Looking east, Qin Zhiyong and Chen Zhengying both practice Tai Chi, but there are still big differences between the two.Qin Zhiyong's Tai Chi is soft, steady and upright.Has gradually formed its own style.

Duan Wang has already attacked hundreds of moves.With every move, he tried his best.The fierce boxing method consumes the most energy.The sweat on Duan Wang's body wet all his clothes.Beads of sweat on the arms flew horizontally with the burst of fist strength, forming water mist in the air.

Qin Zhiyong's breathing was still smooth and natural, with a calm demeanor, but beads of sweat kept dripping from the tip of his nose and chin.Qin Zhiyong used Tai Chi to defuse Duan Wang's offensive continuously. It seemed easy, but it was actually very strenuous and consumed a lot of energy.

It is impossible to fight against a top boxing master like Duan Wang without consuming a lot of physical strength.Unless, it can be several times stronger than Duan Wang's skill.

King Duan's boxing skills are not comparable to a character like Cui Tianba.

"It's almost there."

Qin Zhiyong thought to himself.

You can't let King Duan underestimate yourself, and you have to save face for King Duan.This scale is a bit difficult to grasp.

Duan Wang and Qin Zhiyong were almost at their limit.If the fight continues, Qin Zhiyong's aura will become chaotic, and Duan Wang will definitely become angry from embarrassment.

Qin Zhiyong did not want such a result to happen.

King Duan suddenly said loudly: "Little Taoist priest, how can you compare if you keep giving in like this?"

Qin Zhiyong nodded and said, "Okay. I will compete with the prince."

Bang.

The two fists collided head-on.

Powerful.

To the east, it seemed that the ground trembled slightly.

The sleeve of Qin Zhiyong's right arm was torn into pieces by Qi Jin, exposing his arm.

puff.

Qin Zhiyong took a few steps back, spat out a mouthful of blood, clasped his fists neither humble nor overbearing, and said, "My lord's boxing skills are amazing, I lost."

Of course, Qin Zhiyong vomited blood because he bit his tongue and deliberately pretended to be injured.King Duan has strong physical strength and heavy fists, but for Qin Zhiyong, he has not yet formed the tendency to crush.

Duan Wang laughed: "Little Taoist, you are also very good. Your Taijiquan is comparable to that of Chen Zhengying back then. You know Taijiquan, who is Chen Zhengying? Could it be that you have mastered Chen Zhengying?" true biography?"

Duan Wang secretly squeezed a cold sweat in his heart.

Qin Zhiyong's Taijiquan is really difficult, if he continues to fight, he may not be able to win.Even if he punched head-on, Wang Duan knew that he had only narrowly won half a blow.

However, King Duan was very satisfied with the result.

Qin Zhiyong said: "I learned Taijiquan in Chenjiagou. Senior Chen Zhengying didn't teach me Taijiquan himself."

Duan Wang said: "Little Taoist priest, your boxing skills are outstanding. You will stay in the palace and often practice martial arts with me."

To be able to learn martial arts with a comparable opponent is a dream for Duan Wang.Because his boxing skills will grow very quickly.

Qin Zhiyong hesitated for a moment, then nodded, refusing, it is impossible to refuse.To reject Duan Wang is to lose face.That would have serious consequences.

What's more, staying in Duanwang's mansion will solve the problem of food and accommodation.

When he arrived in the capital, Qin Zhiyong didn't have much money on him, so it wouldn't take long.

Qin Zhiyong asked: "My lord, I don't know if I will have a salary if I stay in the palace?" Duan Wang was taken aback, this was the first time he saw someone who dared to ask him for money.However, it was Qin Zhiyong's character that Wang Duan admired.

If Qin Zhiyong had the same slavish look as Cui Tianba, maybe King Duan would not have looked at Qin Zhiyong more.

Duan Wang sat down on the chair, took a sip of tea, and said to the housekeeper, "Go to the warehouse and fetch 1000 taels of silver for this Taoist priest."

Qin Zhiyong said, "Thank you, my lord."

Qin Zhiyong's martial arts were recognized by King Duan and the capital's martial arts circle.

Gege Yongning walked up to Qin Zhiyong, sized him up, nodded and said, "You little Taoist is good at martial arts. In the future, you can come to Ben Gege's mansion and compete with the masters under my command. In fact, I am very familiar with Taijiquan ,very interested."

Duan Wang frowned, and said: "Yongning, you have to look at the target when you dig people. The Taoist priest is now a member of the prince's mansion."

Yongning laughed loudly: "Prince Duan, the Taoist chief is a man from outside Fang, not a servant of your family. Besides, I just ask him for martial arts, not poaching your corner. You are overthinking."

Yongning Gege's father is Prince Rong, who has greater power than Prince Duan and has a wide network of contacts.

Therefore, Yongning Gege is not afraid of King Duan.

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "Don't worry, Ge Ge. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely go to your residence to ask the seniors about boxing."

Yongning Gege wanted to learn Taijiquan, but Qin Zhiyong refused.

Qin Zhiyong made a promise.

I promised Chen Zhengying not to spread the Taijiquan I learned, so I must do it.Even if you want to spread it outside, you must obtain Chen Zhengying's permission in advance.With Yang Yuqian's high talent, Qin Zhiyong endured it and didn't teach him Taijiquan.

Qin Zhiyong will not do things that are cut first and played later, unless it is absolutely necessary.

Yongning Gege nodded and said: "Remember your words. Then I will take it as your agreement. I will wait for your visit at the mansion."

Yongning didn't wait for Qin Zhiyong to reply, waved his hand, and said to Xiang Donglai and Hao Er, "Let's go."

The six masters followed Yongning Gege and left Duanwang Mansion.

The servants in the palace came to lead Qin Zhiyong to the guest room to rest.Qin Zhiyong carried the package, thanked King Duan again, and went to the room to rest.

Fighting against King Duan just now consumed too much physical and energy, Qin Zhiyong was really a little tired.

When Cui Tianba learned that Qin Zhiyong and Prince Duan had exchanged martial arts, and that he was treated with courtesy by King Duan, he was puzzled, but more out of anger.

Isn't Qin Zhiyong's status in Prince Duan's mansion equivalent to being a guest minister?His status is much higher than that of his chief boxing instructor.

Duan Wang has always had his eyes high above his head, and even he is a bit dismissive of the major leaders in the martial arts circle in the capital.Cui Tianba didn't understand why Prince Duan looked at Qin Zhiyong, a little Taoist priest, differently.

In fact, with Cui Tianba's temperament and structure, he will never understand that what King Duan lacks is not slaves.There are countless servants in the palace, even Cui Tianba is not an irreplaceable role.

What Prince Duan lacked was a real opponent, someone who could compare martial arts with him and improve his martial arts.

The appearance of Qin Zhiyong just fulfilled King Duan's wish.In King Duan's heart, Qin Zhiyong is a perfect opponent.

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After Qin Zhiyong was settled in the guest room, he took a hot bath, put on a new Taoist robe, brought a piece of silver, and left Duanwang Mansion calmly.

Qin Zhiyong stopped and said to the guards of the palace behind him, "Go back. You don't need to follow."

The guard said: "Mr. Qin, but the prince has orders..."

Qin Zhiyong said with a smile: "With my current martial arts skills, even if I encounter danger, I can calmly deal with it. As for running away? You don't have to worry about letting the prince. Stay in the palace and eat delicious food. Only fools will leave. Before dark , I will definitely come back."

When he arrived in the capital, Qin Zhiyong wanted to experience the local customs and food here.There was a guard following him, watching him, Qin Zhiyong always felt a little uncomfortable.

While Qin Zhiyong was admiring the scenery of the capital and tasting delicious food, Dong Hancheng, the master of Baguazhang, came to Beijing secretly.

　Ask for tickets, ask for collections.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)