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Chapter 126: The One-Breath Staff Technique
Lu Qing had no idea that after he left, Magus actually became Wei Xiao Gongzi's master.
Upon returning home, he kept a close eye on the village for several days but noticed no strange individuals lurking about.
News of the white-robed youth's death had likely not spread yet.
Two days later, Lu Qing gathered some supplies and made his way to the hideout where Magus and the others were staying.
As he entered the cave, he was surprised to find Magus instructing Wei Xiao Gongzi on how to properly position his horse stance in a spacious cavern.
Upon learning the reason, he also felt happy for Magus.
"Brother Magus, congratulations! You've gained a talented disciple."
Not far away, Wei Xiao Gongzi was practicing his horse stance while Wei Furen watched over him.
Lu Qing, on the other hand, chatted casually with Magus.
Given the Wei family's background, Magus becoming Wei Xiao Gongzi's master was undoubtedly a fortunate turn of events for him.
Of course, this was assuming the Wei family could weather their current crisis.
"Brother Lu, don't tease me," Magus said with a bitter laugh. "I know my martial arts skills aren't that impressive. I'm just afraid of failing as a teacher and doing a disservice to my disciple."
"Don't worry," Lu Qing suggested. "Just take it step by step and help Xiao Gongzi build a solid foundation. I'm sure that will be beneficial."
"That's what I've been thinking as well, so I've been having him practice his horse stance and temper his qi and blood. He's been doing quite well," Magus said. "However, what surprised me was Xiao Gongzi's unexpected talent for martial arts. Once he applies himself, he quickly grasps the intricacies of qi and blood circulation. I believe he'll reach the Small Accomplishment stage of the Qi and Blood Realm soon."
Wei Xiao Gongzi's name was Wei Zian, and now that Magus had become his master, it would be inappropriate to continue addressing him as "Gongzi," as it would be impolite.
"Oh, that's wonderful!" Lu Qing exclaimed, a little surprised. "Why the long face, then?"
"The better Xiao Gongzi's talent, the more worried I become. What if I can't teach him well enough?" Magus fretted.
"That's simple," Lu Qing said. "Just ask him what kind of martial arts he likes, and then teach him accordingly."
Lu Qing knew that Magus excelled at knife techniques and was also proficient in swordplay.
"I already asked him," Magus said, his expression turning peculiar. "But Xiao Gongzi's preferences seem a little... unusual."
"What kind of martial arts does he like?" Lu Qing asked, intrigued.
"Staff techniques," Magus said helplessly. "But I know very little about staff techniques. How am I supposed to teach him?"
"Staff techniques?" Lu Qing's expression mirrored Magus's.
He never would have guessed that Wei Zian, with his gentle and refined demeanor, would favor staff techniques.
These young masters from prestigious families usually preferred elegant swordplay or knife techniques, or perhaps graceful short-range fan techniques.
"I was surprised too," Magus said. "But Xiao Gongzi explained that the last time I went out and was pursued by enemies, he was left alone in the cave to protect his mother. The staff he held in his hand was his only source of protection. So he vowed that if he ever got the chance, he would learn an extremely powerful staff technique to safeguard his mother."
Lu Qing: "..."
Well, this explanation was a bit far-fetched, but it wasn't entirely unreasonable.
However, staff techniques...
Seeing Magus's worried expression, Lu Qing paused to think.
"I know a staff technique," he said. "I'm just not sure if Xiao Gongzi will like it."
"Brother Lu, you know staff techniques too?" Magus was astonished.
"Just a little," Lu Qing said modestly. "During my free time recently, I borrowed some ordinary martial arts manuals from my master to practice."
"..."
Magus stared at Lu Qing, speechless.
Was that even humanly possible?
Who practiced random, ordinary martial arts manuals in their free time out of boredom? Magus had always assumed that Lu Qing's rapid progress in martial arts was due to his diligent and relentless training. He never imagined that Lu Qing could be so casual about it, picking up random manuals to pass the time.
Was this what the daily life of a true martial arts genius looked like?
Magus's previous assumption that even geniuses needed to train tirelessly to achieve rapid progress was now in disarray.
However, he recalled the scene from a few days ago when Lu Qing had punched the Black Wolf with such force that the beast couldn't withstand a single blow.
The Black Wolf had been a formidable opponent, a mature Muscle and Bone Realm expert whose fists and feet were unmatched by few.
Yet it couldn't stand up to Lu Qing's punch.
Before that, Magus had no idea that Lu Qing's fist techniques were so powerful.
So, it wasn't entirely surprising that Lu Qing knew staff techniques as well.
Chapter: The Staff Technique
Magus hurriedly said, "Any martial art that has caught Brother Lu Qing's eye must be extraordinary. I'm sure Zi'an won't dislike it."
"Alright, I'll ask him in a moment if he wants to learn it or not," Lu Qing replied.
The two made their way towards the cave where Wei Zi'an was practicing.
Lu Qing had specifically chosen this cave for its hidden entrance and spacious interior, divided into multiple chambers to accommodate Magus and his companions comfortably and avoid any awkwardness.
The largest of these chambers was where Wei Zi'an was currently practicing his horse stance, large enough to accommodate dozens of people.
"Master Magus, Brother Lu Qing," Wei Furen greeted them as they approached, rising to her feet politely.
As for Wei Zi'an, his face was flushed red from exertion, his legs trembling as he struggled to maintain his stance. He dared not speak, fearing that releasing the breath he was holding would cause him to collapse before his limit.
"Zi'an, that's enough for now. Take a rest," Magus said, seeing that his disciple had reached his limit.
"Huff!" Wei Zi'an exhaled sharply as he finally relaxed his stance, collapsing to the ground and breathing heavily.
Magus nodded in satisfaction, pleased with his disciple's determination and progress over the past few days.
"Zi'an, you wanted to learn staff techniques, didn't you? I'm afraid I don't know much about them, and it will be challenging to teach you. But Brother Lu Qing mentioned that he knows a staff technique. Would you like to learn it from him?" Magus asked.
"Brother Lu Qing, aren't you skilled in knife techniques?" Wei Zi'an asked, surprised. He had always seen Lu Qing carrying a battle knife on his back.
"Brother Lu Qing is a true martial arts genius. He can easily master any martial art. Staff techniques are certainly within his capabilities," Magus praised.
"I wouldn't call myself a genius, but I do know a bit about staff techniques. If Young Master Wei doesn't mind, I'd be happy to teach you," Lu Qing said with a gentle smile.
"Of course, I want to learn!" Wei Zi'an nodded eagerly.
With Wei Zi'an's enthusiastic agreement, Wei Furen had no objections. She, too, wanted her son to learn the martial art he desired.
Lu Qing left the cave and ventured into the forest to find a suitable branch. He chose a resilient one, trimmed it down, and crafted it into a wooden staff before returning to the cave.
"Young Master Wei, the staff technique I know is originally a Muscle and Bone Realm martial art. Your current cultivation is still shallow, and you wouldn't be able to practice it effectively. So, I've simplified it into eight forms that you can learn even at the Qi and Blood Realm. With this, you'll be able to defeat ordinary Qi and Blood Realm warriors," Lu Qing explained as he stood in the center of the chamber, holding the staff.
"This staff technique is called 'One Qi Staff Technique,' and its core principle is to maintain a continuous and seamless flow of moves," Lu Qing continued, and with that, he began to demonstrate.
The staff in his hands seemed to come to life, twisting and turning like a spiraling dragon, filling the chamber with a whirlwind of staff shadows. The air stirred with each strike, the sound of the staff cutting through the air like a blast, creating a powerful display.
Wei Zi'an watched, his eyes shining with excitement and a hint of intimidation as he took in the oppressive staff shadows.
"Is this the staff technique Brother Lu Qing will teach me?" Wei Zi'an murmured.
As Wei Zi'an's voice trailed off, Lu Qing concluded the final form of the technique. He retracted the staff and then rapidly struck out with seven precise points, each one creating a sonic boom that reverberated through the cave. The whirlwind of staff shadows dissipated, leaving Lu Qing standing calmly in the center.
Wei Zi'an could only stare, his mouth agape in awe.
Chapter: The Staff Technique
Magus and even Wei Furen were stunned for a while.
It took Wei Zian a long while to snap out of his daze and eagerly ask, "Brother Lu, what was that final move called?"
"That last move is called Seven Stars Linked Ring. The key is to burst out continuously within a breath, requiring exquisite control over the eruption of qi and blood. It's quite demanding, and mastering this move means you've learned the entire staff technique." Lu Qing explained with a smile.
"Seven Stars Linked Ring?" Wei Zian murmured, recalling the formidable display of Lu Qing's final move.
"Brother Lu, I want to learn this staff technique! Teach me, please!"
"Of course. I'll teach you all the moves and key points of this staff technique."
Seeing Lu Qing begin to instruct Wei Zian, Magus finally came back to his senses, his eyes filled with astonishment.
The staff technique Lu Qing had just demonstrated was intricate and powerful, and even he couldn't find any flaws in it.
And according to Lu Qing, it was a simplified version.
How formidable must the original One Qi Staff Technique be?
The true strength of the Lu Qing brothers was indeed unfathomable.
"Alright, you've memorized the key points of the first two moves of the One Qi Staff Technique. From now on, as long as you diligently practice, mastering them won't be a problem. Once you've practiced these two moves thoroughly, I'll teach you the rest of the technique."
As Magus had said, Wei Zian did have some talent for martial arts.
After half a day of instruction from Lu Qing, he had basically mastered the first two moves of the One Qi Staff Technique.
All that was left was practice.
"Understood, Brother Lu!" Wei Zian replied enthusiastically.
At that moment, he was filled with excitement.
He found that the cues and key points Lu Qing taught him were easy to remember.
Compared to the abstruse and cryptic cues he had received from the martial arts masters his father had hired in the past, these were much simpler and clearer.
For the first time, he felt that practicing martial arts could be so straightforward.
"Alright, that's enough for now. Go ahead and practice on your own."
Seeing Wei Zian's eager expression, Lu Qing shook his head and instructed him to continue practicing on his own.
He then walked over to Magus and Wei Furen.
"Thank you, Brother Lu. This is the first time I've seen Zi'an so enthusiastic about a martial art. Back at home, whenever his father made him practice, he acted as if his life was being taken away," Wei Furen said gratefully.
"Young Master Wei has excellent martial arts talent. As long as he's willing to work hard, his future in martial arts is limitless," Lu Qing assured her.
"I don't expect him to achieve greatness in martial arts. As long as he can protect himself, even if something happens to the Wei family, he'll be able to live without being bullied by others, and I'll be content," Wei Furen sighed.
Lu Qing remained silent.
He understood that Wei Furen still held a pessimistic view of the Wei family's current predicament.
And rightfully so. The fate of the Wei family's Precelestial ancestor was still unknown.
In such a situation, anyone would feel desperate when faced with pressure from the Celestial Heaven Sect.
"Don't worry, Madam. They're still searching for you and Zi'an, which is why they're going to such lengths to make things difficult for you. It means that the Wei family is still holding on," Magus consoled her.
Magus' words made sense, and they lifted Wei Furen's spirits.
"You're right. Since the family is still holding on, I shouldn't be saying such discouraging things here. Please forgive me for my moment of weakness," Wei Furen said.
"No need to apologize, Madam. Your resilience is admirable, and we are truly impressed," Lu Qing said sincerely.
Wei Furen didn't know martial arts, and her physical condition was only slightly better than that of an ordinary woman.
Despite her severe injuries, she had endured, and her resilience was commendable.
Both Lu Qing and Magus respected her for that.
In the following days, Lu Qing's life returned to its usual tranquility.
He resumed his routine of studying medicine, cultivating, and fishing, with occasional trips to the mountains every few days to deliver supplies to Magus and check on Wei Zian's progress in the staff technique.
During this peaceful time, Lu Qing's cultivation continued to advance rapidly.
Then, one morning over ten days later, as he was cultivating in the bamboo forest, his body trembled, and a gleam appeared in his eyes.
"Finally, my tendons and bones have reached perfection."
(End of Chapter)
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