Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 7 The Suspicious Dongchang Master
After writing the diary, the boning knife was placed beside the pillow. Qin Zhiyong lay on the bed, exhausted physically and mentally, and soon fell asleep.

Qin Zhiyong slept deeply and did not feel the passage of time.

Bang bang bang.

There was a knock on the door.

Qin Zhiyong opened his eyes, sat up quickly, and held the boning knife in his hand: "Who is it?"

Jin Xiangyu's voice came: "It's me."

Qin Zhiyong relaxed, it turned out to be the proprietress.

There was something wrong with the atmosphere in the inn, which made Qin Zhiyong feel a little jittery.

A little turbulent, just nervous.

Uneasy, Qin Zhiyong knew it was wrong, but there was nothing he could do.His state of mind has not yet reached the state of "settling".If you want to be flattered by favor or disgrace, and not change color when Mount Tai is overwhelmed, it is simply impossible.

Qin Zhiyong opened the door and asked, "Miss Boss, why are you here?"

Jin Xiangyu gave Qin Zhiyong a surprised look.

With an ambition and a goal in mind, Qin Zhiyong's spirit and temperament are somewhat different from before.

Jin Xiangyu is a top-notch expert with sharp eyesight, and immediately noticed the subtle changes in Qin Zhiyong's body.

"You can really sleep." Jin Xiangyu leaned against the door frame, with a relaxed expression, "Since I slept in the morning, the sun is going down. You don't want to eat dinner?"

Qin Zhiyong was taken aback.Did you sleep for a long time?Why do I just feel like I took a nap?

Look out the window.

The setting sun made half of the sky red.

However, this sleep was really comfortable.

Now Qin Zhiyong feels full of energy and energy, as if he was ten years younger and returned to his youth.

Rejuvenation?
Of course it's impossible.

Qin Zhiyong made an ambition in his heart, his mind became firm, and he slept more peacefully, only then did he have the illusion of becoming younger.

Jin Xiangyu said, "Go to the kitchen and have dinner."

Qin Zhiyong followed Jin Xiangyu to the kitchen.

The shopkeeper, Diao Buyu, and the waiter are all ready to eat.

When Qin Zhiyong passed the hall, there was no one there.He asked, "Where are the guests? Have they left?"

The shopkeeper shook his head and said, "I haven't left. I've all gone back to the guest room."

Qin Zhiyong said, "Strange, why is there no movement at all?"

Jin Xiangyu said angrily: "What news do you want? Do you want them to fight and tear down my old lady's inn to make you happy? It's best for them to be quiet. I hope they will leave after staying for two days. I can't afford it. Is the old lady still unable to hide?"

Jin Xiangyu opened a black shop.But there are some people she still can't afford.

The three heads of Dongchang don't look like good people at first glance, and their martial arts are strong, so they are not easy to mess with.If you really want to do it, gold inlaid with jade is no match.

Had dinner.

Jin Xiangyu said: "Diao Buyu, you can bring some hot water to the guests later."

Qin Zhiyong said: "Miss Boss, let me do it. After all, I have contacted them once before. If I go to deliver hot water, there shouldn't be any problems."

Jin Xiangyu nodded and said, "Alright. But you still have to be careful."

Qin Zhiyong said: "I will try my best to make my tone and actions be gentle so as not to cause misunderstanding. By the way, which room are they staying in?"

The shopkeeper said: "No. 11, No. 13, rooms No. [-] and No. [-]."

Qin Zhiyong said, "Got it. They all live on the second floor."

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Qin Zhiyong carried a large kettle and brought hot water to the guests.The first guest room he knocked on was the room where the three stalls of the East Factory lived.

Thinking of the knock on the door, Cao Tian pulled out his knife instantly and opened the door.Before Qin Zhiyong could react, the knife was already on his neck.

Not only Jin Xiangyu and Qin Zhiyong felt that the atmosphere in the inn was not right, but the people from Dongchang and Qiu Moyan, as the parties involved, felt depressed.

At the slightest sign of trouble, the knife will be drawn.

Don't blame them.

People in the rivers and lakes have no sense of security.Inevitably surprised.

The skin on Qin Zhiyong's neck felt the sharp breath of the blade.As long as Cao Tian exerts a little force, Qin Zhiyong will die.

The human state of mind is amazing.

Before the danger comes, there will be fear in the heart, there will be fear.But when facing death, it seems that he is not so afraid, but calm.

Because fear is meaningless and might make things worse.

Qin Zhiyong took a deep breath, ignored the knife on his neck, and said in a gentle tone: "Three guests, I'll bring you hot water. You're on your way, work hard, soak your feet in hot water before going to bed, live Qi and blood can eliminate fatigue."

Jia Ting said: "Cao Tian, ​​put away the knife. Brother Qin Zhiyong is a scholar and doesn't know martial arts, so don't scare him."

Cao Tian glanced at Qin Zhiyong, put away the knife, and said, "I don't see any fear in his eyes. Scholars, aren't they afraid of death? I've seen many scholars, and they are all greedy for life and afraid of death. Boy, You are very good."

Lu Xiaochuan stared at Qin Zhiyong without saying a word.I don't know what he was thinking.

When Qin Zhiyong added hot water to them, he looked respectful and moved slowly but steadily.After the hot water was added, Qin Zhiyong said: "The three guests have finished soaking their feet, so go to rest early. If you need anything else, you can call me anytime."

Qin Zhiyong exited the room and closed the door for them.

Lu Xiaochuan's mind is gloomy, and he always thinks of the bad in everything.Because of his personality, his trump card is the silver needle hidden weapon, which kills people invisible, making it hard to guard against.

"Ordinary people, facing us, even if they don't know our identities, they will be terrified and speechless." Lu Xiaochuan said, "But Qin Zhiyong, with a knife on his neck, can't speak." Not afraid. A scholar? Hmph, I absolutely do not believe that he is just a pure scholar."

Cao Tian nodded and said, "I don't believe it either."

Jia Ting frowned slightly.

Compared with the morning, Qin Zhiyong's mental state was very different.This change in mental state and temperament is difficult for ordinary people to notice.But Jia Ting is not an ordinary person, his eyesight and martial arts are half as strong as gold inlaid jade.

Of course, Jia Ting could see the change in Qin Zhiyong's mental state at a glance.

Jia Ting thought to himself, could it be that he really misjudged that Qin Zhiyong is a hidden master?

However, Qin Zhiyong did not have any trace of martial arts practice.

"If Qin Zhiyong is really a great master and his martial arts return to the basics, we might be in trouble." Jia Ting said solemnly, "In the middle of the night, I'll find out what Qin Zhiyong is really like."

The rivers and lakes are very big, and there may not be any strong people who have practiced martial arts to return to the original.Walking in the rivers and lakes, sailing like a boat for thousands of years, no matter how cautious you are, you can't be too cautious.

Qin Zhiyong is very different from other scholars, and since this is an inn in the Great Gobi, it is not surprising that people in Dongchang doubt his real identity.

After delivering hot water to Qiu Moyan and the others.

Qin Zhiyong returned to the kitchen with the empty kettle.

Qin Zhiyong said: "Madam proprietress, shopkeeper, I'm done with my work. If there's nothing else, I'll go back to my room first."

Knowing that Qin Zhiyong was going to read a book, Jin Xiangyu nodded, "Go."

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Qin Zhiyong was already familiar with the Confucian "Great Learning", the basic formulas of internal strength, and the movements of Taizu Changquan, but he still picked up the book and read it silently.

If you read the book ten times, you will gain insight. If you read it a hundred times, you will have the effect of a hundred times.

Learn the new by reviewing the past, nothing more.

Every time he reads "University", Qin Zhiyong can gain some experience.This made Qin Zhiyong happy.

It shows that Qin Zhiyong really put his heart into studying.And he is moving closer to the "unity of knowledge and action".

Very rare.

Read the book once, and it will be dark.

Qin Zhiyong put the books away.He has now learned to cherish books and paper.Before writing, you must be confident and know what you want to write.By doing so, you can cultivate your xinxing.

Practicing boxing is an important task for Qin Zhiyong.

Reading can cultivate the mind, make up for the defects in the character, and make people a gentleman like jade.

But practicing boxing can increase one's strength.

Wisdom and strength must be possessed.

Qin Zhiyong was still unsteady when practicing boxing, but his concentration was much better than before.At least, he can feel his body while practicing boxing.The hands and feet are coordinated and coordinated.

There is a saying in boxing scriptures: shoulders and hips, elbows and knees, hands and feet.

In fact, it is about the harmony and coordination of the body.

Qin Zhiyong's punches and kicks were very light and he didn't use much force.Because Qin Zhiyong is a beginner, the goal he set for himself is to have standard movements.Every punch and kick must meet the requirements in the boxing score.

As for the strength and speed of punching, it is not what he is currently considering.

To do anything, you need to do it step by step, step by step.Don't rush for quick success.If you want to increase your skill for a hundred years in three to five days, you will become a peerless master.That's not boxing, that's mythology.

As a human being, don't be delusional.

It's still good to be down-to-earth.

Although Qin Zhiyong's fists and feet were not strong, his movements were coordinated and harmonious, and his movements were barely standard, coupled with his concentration.A set of Taizu Changquan really gave him a little flavor.

This practice lasted for more than two hours.

Qin Zhiyong came back to his senses, it was already midnight.

"Have I been practicing boxing for such a long time? It's already midnight." Qin Zhiyong glanced at the moon outside the window, and thought to himself, "But I don't feel tired at all, instead I am full of energy."

Qin Zhiyong didn't know yet, but in fact, his state of boxing practice was correct.

When practicing boxing, there is no killing in mind.Only intention, not force, is the most suitable for health preservation.

Qin Zhiyong lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to meditate.He wants to reach the state of meditation as soon as possible.

Jia Ting quietly stood outside the door, and through the crack of the door, he could clearly see Qin Zhiyong's demeanor and movements as he practiced boxing.

Jia Ting didn't leave until Qin Zhiyong fell asleep.

Go back to the room.

Lu Xiaochuan asked: "How is it? Is Qin Zhiyong a master?"

Jia Ting shook his head and said: "Maybe we are suspicious. Qin Zhiyong did practice boxing in the room. But he really doesn't understand internal strength. A set of Taizu's long fist was beaten by him limply, without any strength. Hmph, flowery boxing and embroidered legs .”

　Ask for tickets, ask for collections.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)