Chapter 9: The Effects of Photographic Memory
Chapter 9: The Effects of Photographic Memory
Time passed.
As Jiang Ning turned the final page, he had finished reading the entire Five Beasts Fist Manual.
[You have gained 10 experience points from reading and comprehending the manual.]
Seeing this prompt, Jiang Ning was slightly surprised. He had gained ten experience points from such a short reading session, an efficiency far beyond his expectations.
He momentarily put this thought aside and closed his eyes.
In his mind's eye, the pages of the Five Beasts Fist Manual he had just read flashed one by one, revealing all the knowledge within.
At this moment, he had a general understanding of the Five Beasts Fist.
This was a lower-rank martial art of the first rank, inspired by the natural world's tiger, bear, ape, deer, and crane.
The Tiger Form emphasized explosive power, the Bear Form increased strength, the Ape Form enhanced agility and nimble movements, the Crane Form boasted incredible speed and lightness, allowing one to leap over a zhang with a single breath.
As for the Deer Form, it focused on agility and lightness, enabling one to leap over high walls. It also included a technique to enhance one's essence, energy, and spirit, regulating the body's condition.
At this moment, Li Qing, the woman beside him, was also present.
The manual recorded both breathing techniques and cultivation methods.
Practicing the Five Beasts Fist for an extended period had the effect of strengthening the body's essence and blood energy, circulating it throughout the entire body and limbs, a fundamental requirement before reaching the first rank in martial arts.
This manual was extremely suitable for laying the foundation in martial arts. Even if one had an extremely solid martial foundation, it was still challenging to cultivate all five forms simultaneously.
Aside from being suitable for foundation-building, the Tiger Form focused on explosive power, and the Ape Form on agility. Even in combat, they were not lacking.
After thoroughly understanding the Five Beasts Fist, Jiang Ning's recognition of this martial art grew.
For him, it was indeed a martial art extremely well-suited to his talents.
He also secretly marveled at the importance of the two months he had spent reading books at home.
If he hadn't read so many books, his mind wouldn't have been filled with knowledge about this world. How could he have comprehended the manual without that foundation?
For ordinary people, even if they could read the characters, giving them a martial arts manual would be useless. They wouldn't understand it, and if they tried to practice it, they would likely deviate and easily injure themselves.
This was why learning martial arts required guidance and personal instruction.
A martial arts manual was a culmination of countless insights, containing the crystallized wisdom of ancestors.
[Name]: Jiang Ning
[Source Energy]: 3.6
[Skills]:
Literacy (Limit Break +57/2000) (Characteristic: Photographic Memory)
Five Beasts Fist (Uninitiated 0/10)
Looking at his panel, Jiang Ning saw the Five Beasts Fist appear, instantly calming his slightly anxious heart.
The Literacy skill on the panel had increased by a full 10 experience points due to his careful reading of the Five Beasts Fist Manual.
Jiang Ning opened his eyes, the manual in his hand already closed.
"Senior Sister, I memorized it," he said.
"Really?" The woman asked, her eyes widening in disbelief.
"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded.
"You memorized it all!" Jiang Ning affirmed, "If Senior Sister doesn't believe me, she can test me."
"Good!" The woman nodded, agreeing with Jiang Ning's suggestion.
She then asked, "What's written on the eighth page?"
Without hesitation, Jiang Ning replied, "Tiger Descends the Mountain, Divine Aura and Eyes and Claws Gleam with Might, Strengthen Muscles and Bones."
Hearing Jiang Ning's answer, the woman's eyes widened further. She then asked, "What about the third line on the tenth page?"
"Soaring like a bird's wings, one can unify body and spirit, originating from..." Jiang Ning spoke directly.
The woman's eyes gradually widened, staring at Jiang Ning in awe.
After a while, Jiang Ning spoke, "Does Senior Sister have any more questions?"
The woman shook her head, her face full of admiration as she looked at Jiang Ning, no longer maintaining her previous seriousness. "I've witnessed what it means to have a photographic memory! With your talent, you shouldn't be learning martial arts; instead, you should take the Imperial Exams to achieve official rank."
Jiang Ning smiled but didn't respond.
Suddenly, the woman spoke again, "Let's go! Since you've memorized the key points of the Five Beasts Fist Manual, let's find Master Wang, and he can demonstrate the Five Beasts Fist for you to observe, making it easier for you to grasp the technique."
"Thank you, Senior Sister!" Jiang Ning bowed respectfully.
The two returned to the rear yard of the martial academy.
"Why are you back?" The old man lying in the rattan chair opened his eyes and looked at the two who had just entered the yard.
"Master, Jiang Ning has memorized all the key points of the manual," the woman said.
"You memorized everything?" The old man's gaze intensified, and his sharp eyes fixed on Jiang Ning.
"Master, this disciple was born with a photographic memory, so I can remember the key points of the manual after reading it just once," Jiang Ning said.
"So that's the case!" The old man nodded and stood up. "Since you've memorized it, I'll personally demonstrate the Five Beasts Fist for you. Watch carefully, remember it well, and learn it thoroughly!"
"Yes, Master!" Jiang Ning replied.
"Li Qing, go and call those practicing in the front yard to come here. Let them watch the demonstration again!" The old man instructed.
"Yes, Master!" The woman nodded.
Her figure moved swiftly, and in just a few steps, she had crossed the yard, exuding a sense of lightness.
After a few moments, more than ten people crowded together at the entrance of the rear yard.
"Watch carefully and learn well! Only by mastering the fist can you change your fate and take control of your destiny!" The old man spoke.
"As the teacher says!" A man quickly echoed his words.
The next moment, the old man assumed a stance.
Suddenly, a roar erupted from his mouth.
In an instant, Jiang Ning seemed to see a ferocious tiger descending the mountain, its aura as the king of beasts permeating the place.
Jiang Ning's gaze intensified, and he focused entirely on the old man's every move, not daring to be distracted.
The woman, standing beside him, also watched the old man's demonstration with utmost seriousness.
The perfectly executed Five Beasts Fist, each time she watched it, brought new insights.
The Tiger, Bear, Ape, Crane, and Deer forms were all flawless, and even she hadn't achieved this level of mastery.
Under the old man's demonstration, he first performed the Tiger Form Fist, followed by the Bear Form.
If the Tiger Form Fist was filled with the explosive power of the king of beasts, the Bear Form gave a sense of being rooted to the ground, exuding immense strength.
After the complete demonstration of the Five Beasts Fist, a cup of tea's time had passed.
When the old man finished his demonstration, Jiang Ning closed his eyes.
At this moment, the scene he had just witnessed replayed in his mind, like a recorded movie, playing again.
The dozen or so men behind him quietly left the rear yard at the old man's gesture.
After a long while, Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.
"How much did you memorize?" the old man asked.
"I memorized everything, Master!" Jiang Ning replied.
"You memorized it all?" The old man asked again.
Jiang Ning nodded affirmatively. "I memorized everything."
"Good! Now demonstrate it for me!" the old man said.
"Yes, Master!" Jiang Ning bowed.
(End of Chapter)
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