Chapter 126

Chapter 126: Yiqi Stick Technique

Unbeknownst to Lu Qing, Ma Gu had become Young Master Wei’s master after his departure.

After returning home, he kept an eye out for a few days and found no unusual individuals around the village. He

realized the white-robed youth’s death hadn’t been exposed yet.

Two days later, he packed up his belongings and headed to Ma Gu’s hideout.

Upon entering the cave, he was surprised to see Ma Gu seriously training Young Master Wei in horse stance in a spacious chamber.

Upon learning the reason, he felt happy for Ma Gu.

“Master Ma, congratulations on gaining a prized disciple.”

Not far away, Young Master Wei was practicing horse stance, with Madam Wei watching from his side.

Lu Qing chatted with Ma Gu on the other side.

Given the Wei family’s pedigree, Ma Gu becoming Young Master Wei’s master was a truly auspicious opportunity for him.

However, that depended on the Wei family surviving this crisis.

“Brother Lu Qing, stop teasing me. Don’t you know how powerful my martial arts skills are? “I’m just worried I won’t teach well enough, what if I mislead the young master?” “

No problem. Just take it one step at a time and help the young master lay a solid foundation. I think you can do it right,” Lu Qing suggested.

“I was thinking the same thing, so I’ve been having him do horse stance and cultivate his Qi and blood these past few days. Zi’an’s doing pretty well, too.

But I’m a little surprised. Zi’an actually has quite a talent for martial arts. Once he gets serious, he’s quickly grasping the mysteries of Qi and blood circulation. I think

it won’t be long before he breaks through to the Minor Accomplishment of Qi and Blood.”

Young Master Wei’s name is Wei Zi’an. Since Ma Gu has become his master, he naturally can’t call him “Young Master” anymore; that would be unethical.

“Oh, that’s great. Why are you so gloomy?” Lu Qing was also a little surprised.

“The better Zi’an’s martial arts talent becomes, the more anxious I become. What kind of skills should I teach him then?” Ma Gu fretted.

“That’s easy. Just ask him what kind of martial arts he likes, and then teach him.” Lu Qing said.

He knew that Ma Gu was good at knife skills and was also quite proficient in sword skills.

“I’ve asked, but Zi’an’s preferences seem to be a little different.”

At this point, Ma Gu’s face became a little strange.

“What kind of martial arts does he like?” Lu Qing was a little curious.

“Staff skills. Zi’an prefers stick skills.” Ma Gu said helplessly, “But I know very little about stick skills. How can I teach him?”

“Staff skills?” Lu Qing’s face also became strange.

He didn’t expect that Wei Zi’an, who was so gentle and clean, would actually like stick skills.

Aren’t these children from aristocratic families generally more interested in sword skills, knife skills, or elegant short-sword skills like jade fans?

“I was surprised, too. But Zi’an said that the last time I was chased, he was alone in the cave, guarding his mother with a wooden stick. Back then, the stick was his only hope.

So he vowed that when he had the chance, he would learn a powerful stick technique so he could protect his mother.”

Lu Qing: “…”

Okay, that explanation was a bit absurd, but it made sense.

But stick techniques…

Seeing Ma Gu’s worried look, Lu Qing thought for

a moment. “I do know a stick technique, but I’m not sure if Young Master Wei would appreciate it.”

“Brother Lu Qing, you know stick techniques?” Ma Gu was astonished.

“Just a little bit. A while ago, I was bored, so I picked up some ordinary martial arts from my master and practiced for fun.”

“…”

Ma Gu looked at Lu Qing speechlessly.

Listen, is that even human?

What does it mean to practice for fun?

He had always assumed that Lu Qing’s rapid martial arts advancement must have been accompanied by extremely diligent training, not slacking off for even a moment.

And now, Lu Qing said, he was so free he could just pick up some random martial arts to practice to pass the time.

Is this the daily routine of a true martial arts prodigy?

He’d assumed geniuses needed incredibly diligent practice to achieve rapid progress, but that wasn’t the case at all!

Ma Gu felt a little confused.

But then he thought back to the moment Lu Qing had knocked out Black Wolf with a single punch a few days earlier.

Black Wolf, a longtime master of the Muscle and Bone Realm, possessed formidable boxing and kicking skills, few rivaled.

Yet, he couldn’t withstand even a single blow from Lu Qing.

Before that, Ma Gu had never known Lu Qing’s boxing was so formidable.

So, his knowledge of staff techniques didn’t seem so surprising.

Thinking of this, Ma Gu quickly said, “Any martial art that’s appreciated by you, Brother Lu Qing, must be truly exceptional. I’m sure Zi’an wouldn’t be averse to it.”

“Okay, I’ll ask him later if he’s willing to learn.”

The two of them headed towards the cave where Wei Zi’an was.

This cave had been specially chosen by Lu Qing.

The cave entrance was hidden, yet the interior was spacious, divided into multiple chambers, allowing Ma Gu and his companions to live separately and avoid awkward situations.

The chamber where Wei Zi’an practiced horse stance was the largest, easily accommodating dozens of people.

“Master Ma, Young Master Lu,”

Madam Wei said, standing up to greet Lu Qing and the others as they approached.

As for Wei Zi’an, he was now in horse stance, his face flushed and his legs trembling. He didn’t dare speak, fearing that if he lost his inner energy, he would be unable to continue.

“Zi’an, that’s enough. Rest for a while,”

Ma Gu said, seeing that his disciple had reached his limit.

“Huh!”

At this, Wei Zi’an could no longer stand and collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily.

Ma Gu nodded with some satisfaction.

Over the past few days, he had indeed seen his disciple fulfill the promise he made when he became his disciple. No matter how hard or tiring it was, he never complained and worked hard.

“Zi’an, don’t you want to learn stick techniques? I know nothing about stick techniques, so I’m afraid it would be difficult to teach you. But Brother Lu Qing just said that he knows a stick technique. I wonder if you would like to learn it?” Ma Gu asked.

“Doctor Lu, aren’t you skilled in swordsmanship?” Wei Zi’an exclaimed in astonishment.

He had noticed that Lu Qing always appeared with a sword on his back.

“Brother Lu Qing is a true martial arts genius. He can easily master any martial arts. Stick techniques are naturally not difficult for him.” Ma Gu flattered.

“I can’t say he’s a genius, but I do know a little about stick techniques. If you don’t mind, young master, I can teach you.” Lu Qing chuckled.

“Learn, of course!” Wei Zian nodded repeatedly.

Wei Zian agreed, and Madam Wei had no objection.

She also hoped that her son could learn the martial arts he liked.

So, Lu Qing went to the mountains and forests outside, found a suitable tough branch, cut it down and trimmed it, made it into a wooden stick, and brought it back to the cave.

“Young master, the stick technique I know is originally a muscle and bone martial art. Your current cultivation is still shallow, and you are not yet qualified to practice it, so I simplified it and turned it into eight styles. Even if you are in the Qi and Blood realm, you can still practice it.”

“As long as you learn this, even ordinary Qi and Blood Realm warriors won’t necessarily be your match,”

Lu Qing said slowly, standing in the middle of the cavern, a wooden staff in hand.

Upon hearing this, Wei Zi’an was instantly excited, his eyes fixed on Lu Qing.

Honestly, he had never seen Lu Qing in combat.

From his perspective, Lu Qing was just an ordinary teenager, about his own age, and his martial arts level was completely unpredictable.

Even when they were traveling earlier, Lu Qing’s aura had been extremely restrained, never revealing anything.

Yet, his master spoke highly of Lu Qing, stating that if he fought him, he wouldn’t be able to block even a single blow and would be defeated.

Add to that what his master had said a few days ago: Lu Qing had single-handedly annihilated the entire Black Wolf Gang, including their leader, who had reached the Jingu Realm.

All this made Wei Zi’an extremely curious about Lu Qing’s abilities.

Now, hearing Lu Qing’s intention to conceal his staff skills, he was naturally delighted.

Even Madam Wei shared a look of anticipation.

As for Ma Gu, he was even more astonished.

Simplifying a muscle-bone martial art is no easy task; it requires a profound understanding and complete mastery of the technique.

Brother Lu Qing’s earlier words were indeed modest.

“This stick technique is called the ‘One Qi Stick Technique.’ Its core essence lies in the continuous, seamless flow of moves.”

With this, Lu Qing’s long staff, like a dragon tumbling across a river, surged, creating a sky full of stick shadows.

The long staff stirred, stirring the air in the cavern, creating a whirring sound. Each blow sent a

powerful, explosive crackle through the air. Feeling the oppressive shadow before him, Wei Zi’an felt a sense of oppression, yet his eyes brightened.

“Is this the stick technique that Doctor Lu wanted to teach me?”

Wei Zi’an muttered to himself just as Lu Qing’s stick technique reached its final form.

He first retracted the long staff, then rapidly thrust it out, seven times in a row. Each strike sent a sonic boom through the air, shaking the cavern.

Then, the shadows of the staffs in the sky receded, revealing Lu Qing’s calm and composed figure.

Wei Zi’an was already stunned.

Even Ma Gu and Madam Wei were a little dazed.

After a long moment, Wei Zi’an finally came to his senses and hurriedly asked, “Doctor Lu, what was the name of that last move?” “

It’s called the Seven Star Chain. The key is to perform continuous bursts of energy within a breath. It requires a high level of control over the bursts of energy and blood. Mastering this move means you’ve mastered the entire staff technique,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“Seven Star Chain?”

Wei Zi’an recalled the power of Lu Qing’s previous strike, his eyes filled with longing.

“Young Doctor Lu, I want to learn this stick technique. Teach me, teach me!”

“Yes, I’ll teach you the moves and key points right away.”

Watching Lu Qing begin to teach Wei Zian the stick technique, Ma Gu finally came to his senses, his eyes filled with amazement.

Lu Qing’s earlier demonstration of stick technique was exquisite and imposing.

Even he couldn’t find a flaw.

And according to Lu Qing, this was actually a simplified version of the technique.

Just how powerful could the original [One Qi Stick Technique] be?

Brother Lu Qing’s strength was truly unfathomable and unfathomable.

“Alright, you’ve memorized the key points of the first two moves of the [One Qi Stick Technique]. From now on, as long as you practice diligently, mastering them thoroughly won’t be a problem. Once you’ve mastered these two moves, I’ll teach you the rest.”

As Ma Gu had predicted, Wei Zian had a considerable talent for martial arts.

Lu Qing taught him for the better part of an hour, and he had essentially mastered the first two moves of the Yiqi Staff Technique.

All he needed was practice.

“Got it, Doctor Lu!” Wei Zi’an shouted.

He was incredibly excited.

He found the key formulas and key points Lu Qing explained when teaching him the staff technique were incredibly easy to remember.

Compared to the abstruse formulas his father had used to teach him, these were much simpler and clearer. For

the first time, he realized martial arts could be so simple.

“Alright, then, practice on your own first.”

Seeing the excitement on Wei Zi’an’s face, Lu Qing shook his head, gave him a word, and left him to practice on his own.

He then walked over to Ma Gu and the others.

“Thank you for your hard work, Master Lu! This is the first time I’ve seen An’er so passionate about a martial art. Back at home, whenever his father asked him to practice, he’d act like he was dying.”

Wife Wei expressed her gratitude as she watched Wei Zi’an diligently practice his staff technique.

“Young Master’s martial arts aptitude is quite good. As long as he is willing to practice diligently, his future path in the martial arts world is limitless,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“I don’t expect him to achieve great martial arts accomplishments. As long as he can have some self-protective skills, so that even if the Wei family is gone, he can survive without being bullied, I will be satisfied.” Madam Wei sighed.

Lu Qing said nothing.

He knew that Madam Wei was still pessimistic about the disaster that the Wei family had just encountered.

After all, the life and death of the Wei family’s Xiantian Realm ancestor was unknown.

In such a situation, facing the pressure of the Tiancang Sect, anyone would feel hopeless.

“Madam, please be at ease. After all this time, those people are still searching for you and Zi’an. I think the mansion should still be holding on. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have to go to such great lengths to embarrass you two,”

Ma Gu said soothingly.

Ma Gu’s words were not without reason.

Upon hearing them, Madam Wei’s spirits immediately lifted.

“That’s true. The family is still holding on. How could I say such discouraging words here? I’m sorry to both of you.” “

That’s all right. Madam, your strong will is something we’ve all witnessed with our own eyes and admire greatly,” Lu Qing said seriously.

Madam Wei didn’t know martial arts, and her physical fitness was only slightly better than that of an average woman.

She had endured such a severe injury before, yet she had managed to endure it.

For a woman, her willpower was far stronger than even some accomplished warriors.

Lu Qing and Ma Gu both admired this.

In the days that followed, Lu Qing’s life returned to its usual peaceful state.

He resumed his usual leisurely routine of studying medicine, cultivating, and fishing.

However, every few days, he would venture into the mountains to deliver some daily necessities to Ma Gu and the others and to check on Wei Zi’an’s progress with his staff techniques.

During these leisurely days, Lu Qing’s cultivation continued to rapidly improve.

Just like that, one morning, more than ten days later, while cultivating in the bamboo forest, he felt a jolt throughout his body, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.

“Finally, my muscles and bones have been perfected.”

(End of this chapter)