Chapter 114
Chapter 114
Finally, Zhang Xiaohu found out about his brother's abnormal memory.
Zhang Xiaohu slowly practiced the Liuhe Quan from beginning to end three times. When he asked Zhang Xiaohua, she said she didn't remember, so Zhang Xiaohu had no choice but to continue practicing for the fourth time.
Just as he got into a fighting stance, he was stopped by Zhang Xiaohua and said, "Second Brother, don't practice for now. Let me practice it once. Watch."
Thus, under Zhang Xiaohu's guidance, Zhang Xiaohua finally practiced the Liuhe Quan from beginning to end. Zhang Xiaohua didn't feel anything, but Zhang Xiaohu's head was covered in sweat. It was more tiring than practicing ten times himself.
Li Jinfeng, who was beside him, was even more puzzled. He knew Zhang Xiaohua's talent in learning literature very well. It was because of his abnormal memory that he was able to finish reading "Shuo Wen Jie Zi" in such a short time. Why did it become like this when it came to learning fist techniques?
He really didn't understand.
The thing that made Li Jinfeng vomit blood was yet to come. When Zhang Xiaohu took a short break, he asked Zhang Xiaohua if she had mastered it.
Did he need to teach her for a while more?
His concern was expressed in his words.
However, Zhang Xiaohua shook her head and said, "No need, Second Brother. It's fine as long as I can finish practicing it once."
Li Jinfeng also chimed in, "Xiaohua, it's better if you practice a few more times. It's not easy for your Second Brother to come here. When he leaves, if you still want to learn, you won't be able to find him."
Zhang Xiaohua frowned and said, "It's fine, I've already learned it."
Zhang Xiaohu thought that he was afraid that he would be tired, so he smiled and said, "Xiaohua, it's okay. Second Brother isn't tired. Come, I'll practice again. Let's see."
After saying that, he slowly practiced again. As he practiced, he explained his experience to her according to his moves, such as when to make a move, the angle of the move, the strength, and so on. Zhang Xiaohua nodded repeatedly as she listened. She thought, "Second Brother is really good at practicing."
However, he didn't seem to care. Li Jinfeng shook his head when he saw this.
When Zhang Xiaohu was done, he withdrew his moves and stood to the side. He said to Zhang Xiaohua, "Xiaohua, why don't you practice once too? Let me see and give you some pointers."
Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly waved her hand and said, "There's no need, Second Brother. You know that I've already learned it. I've also remembered what you said just now."
Zhang Xiaohu was a little displeased and said, "Hurry up and practice. Let me see if you've learned it."
Even at this point, Zhang Xiaohu still didn't really believe what Zhang Xiaohua had told him before.
Not being able to learn all the fist techniques? Maybe it was because others didn't teach her well. He taught her in detail. If she had the aptitude that Li Jinfeng said that Zhang Xiaohua had, how could she not learn it?
Unfortunately, the truth was really a blow to their confidence.
Unable to withstand Zhang Xiaohu's urging, Zhang Xiaohua had no choice but to take up the starting position and practice the Liuhe Quan that she had just learned. What surprised the two of them was that the valiant Zhang Xiaohua had only practiced six moves before she forgot the following moves. Under Zhang Xiaohu's reminder, she continued to practice more than ten moves. Helpless, Zhang Xiaohu reminded her again and again. Finally, after five or six reminders, Zhang Xiaohua finally finished practicing.
Looking at Zhang Xiaohua's innocent eyes, Zhang Xiaohu also asked helplessly, "Xiaohua, do you always practice like this when you learn fist techniques?"
Looking at Zhang Xiaohua's affirmative nod, Zhang Xiaohu patted his shoulder and said, "It's been hard on you, Xiaohua."
Li Jinfeng came over and asked, "Xiaohua, I think it's very strange. This move isn't very complicated. Although I haven't practiced fist techniques before, just based on my memory and watching the two of you demonstrate just now, I can also remember many moves."
After saying that, Li Jinfeng rolled up his sleeves and practiced the Liuhe Quan. He was actually hit by more than ten moves before he stopped.
Then he asked Zhang Xiaohua, "Look, with my aptitude, I can learn more than ten moves. How can you only remember six moves?
It's really strange. "
Zhang Xiaohua scratched his head and said, "Brother Li, to be honest, I really don't know. All the fist techniques I practice are like this. I forget a lot of each set of fist techniques."
Li Jinfeng seemed to have seen the most miraculous thing in the world and said, "It's really inconceivable. You can even memorize the 《Shuo Wen Jie Zi》, so how can you not even remember this?"
Zhang Xiaohua said curiously, "Brother Li, what's so strange about this? The 《Shuo Wen Jie Zi》 is just a book for young children. Practicing fist techniques is something that requires a lot of brain power. It can't be compared."
Li Jinfeng smiled bitterly and didn't say anything.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaohu said, "Then what about the fist technique manual from the escort agency?
It's also something written in words. Can you remember it? "
Zhang Xiaohua said, "I remember that very clearly."
Zhang Xiaohu slapped his forehead and said, "Then it's settled. Tomorrow I'll borrow the Liuhe Quan fist technique manual from the library."
Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "There's no need, Second Brother. I've already practiced all the fist techniques that I memorized a few months ago. I've basically forgotten all of them."
"Ah ~" Zhang Xiaohu and Li Jinfeng both opened their mouths wide.
Zhang Xiaohua said, "No matter if it's a fist technique manual or someone else's, as long as I practice it, I'll forget most of it. Those that I haven't forgotten, I won't forget them. As for how much I can remember, I'll only know tomorrow morning."
"Faint ~" Li Jinfeng screamed. He looked at Zhang Xiaohua with reverence and muttered, "Could it be that this is the legendary 'don't ask for a deep understanding'!?"
After listening to Zhang Xiaohua's explanation and thinking about the situation with Zhang Xiaohua just now, Zhang Xiaohu finally believed what his younger brother said. However, he could only spread out his hands and couldn't help. His younger brother said that everyone had their own path. Their own path was only suitable for themselves. Others couldn't help even if they wanted to.
Lunch was eaten with He Tianshu and the others in the dining room. Zhang Xiaohu and Li Jinfeng were full of praise for the food at Huan Xi Manor. However, during the meal, Li Jinfeng looked around, which made Zhang Xiaohua very puzzled. This scholar usually paid attention to etiquette. Why was he so careless today?
However, before Zhang Xiaohua could figure it out, Li Jinfeng said it himself.
On the way back to the small house, Li Jinfeng secretly pulled Zhang Xiaohua and whispered, "Xiaohua, why didn't I see Miss Qiu Tong when we were eating?"
Only then did Zhang Xiaohua realize that he was not the only reason this scholar had come here.
He said with a smile, "She was in the corner. Didn't you see her?"
Li Jinfeng couldn't help but turn around and look at the dining room from afar. He wondered, "Why didn't I see her?
That's strange. I looked around the dining room at that time. "
Then, as if he suddenly realized something, he said, "There are only three tables in the dining room. Where did the corner come from? There was no sign of a woman at all. Xiaohua, you're lying to me."
Zhang Xiaohua said with a smile, "It looks like Brother Li isn't muddle-headed.
Haha, Big Sister Qiu Tong seemed to be eating with the Manor Lord and the others. They weren't together at the same time, and they might not be in this dining room. I really don't know the specifics. Anyway, I've never seen Big Sister Qiu Tong when I was eating here. "
Seeing Li Jinfeng's disappointed look, Zhang Xiaohua said, "However, I think I met Big Sister Qiu Tong once when I was returning to the house after eating."
Hearing this, Li Jinfeng's eyes immediately lit up. He really took one step at a time and kept looking back, hoping to see the figure he was looking forward to. It was a pity that he didn't see her even when he moved to the small courtyard.
Sitting on the chair in the room, he really wanted Zhang Xiaohua to help him look for Qiu Tong. However, he also knew that Zhang Xiaohua was just a servant in the Manor. He couldn't go wherever he wanted to go and look for Qiu Tong. Moreover, from Zhang Xiaohua's words, he hadn't seen Qiu Tong for a long time. Thus, he didn't think much of it. However, his eyes still glanced outside the room from time to time, hoping that something would happen.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as he wished. The rain didn't stop for the entire afternoon. A few people passed by the door, but there was no sign of the woman.
Seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Xiaohu and Li Jinfeng reluctantly prepared to leave. Zhang Xiaohu naturally couldn't bear to part with his younger brother. He held his hand and reminded him of this and that, but Li Jinfeng couldn't bear to part with who?
The security of Huan Xi Manor was very strict. When Zhang Xiaohu and Li Jinfeng came in, they had taken a waist token and were escorted in by a guard. Naturally, they had to be escorted out.
When the three of them walked out of the small house, the rain outside was already pattering. It seemed that it was going to stop. Out of courtesy, Zhang Xiaohu and Li Jinfeng went to He Tianshu's room to say goodbye before leaving the small courtyard. Zhang Xiaohu also asked He Tianshu to take care of his younger brother in the future. He Tianshu naturally agreed and said some humble words before the three of them left the small courtyard.
There was some distance from the small courtyard to the side door. The road was paved with bluestones, so it wasn't muddy. The three of them chatted as they walked. Li Jinfeng saw the fields by the side of the road and couldn't help but ask, "Xiaohua, what's planted in these fields?
Some of them are crops. I recognize them. What about those?
They look like grass. Are they vegetables? "
Zhang Xiaohua thought about it and felt that it was better not to say. She stopped him from asking and said, "Brother Li, there are rules in the manor. There are many things that can't be told to outsiders. You don't have to ask too much."
However, then she changed her mind and said, "If you have any books on growing herbs, you can help me collect some. I'm still willing to read more."
When Li Jinfeng heard this, the corners of his mouth curled up and he smiled.
Along the way, the sky was dark and the rain was no longer dripping. The sound of frogs and insects could be heard in the gully next to them. It seemed that the rain had stopped and they came out to get some fresh air.
This scene reminded the two brothers of the Guozhuang House. Zhang Xiaohu said first, "Xiaohua, you've been out for a long time. Do you miss home?"
Zhang Xiaohua said sadly, "Of course, I miss it very much. But I haven't made any achievements yet. If my family knew about it, it would be a waste of effort."
Zhang Xiaohu also sighed and said, "Yes, I think so too.
However, we should at least let them know that we are safe. Otherwise, Father and Mother will be worried at home. "
Li Jinfeng frowned and said, "Brother Zhang, you can ask someone you know to pass a message to your family. Won't that do?"
Zhang Xiaohu smiled bitterly and said, "The two of us came here alone. We don't have any relatives or friends in Ping Yang City. Where would we find someone we know to pass a message to?"
Li Jinfeng smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, you seem to have forgotten that I'm from Ping Yang City."
Zhang Xiaohu said, "I know that Young Master Li is from Lu Town. But haven't you been studying in the academy all this while?
I remember that Young Master is also alone. How would you have the time to pass a message to us? "
Li Jinfeng nodded and said, "You're right. However, the academy usually has holidays during the winter and summer. Although the time is not long, it is enough for me to go home.
This summer, I'm studying in the academy and also helping Zhang Xiaohua with her enlightenment. Therefore, I didn't return to Lu Town. After some time, I can help you pass a message back. "
Zhang Xiaohua and Zhang Xiaohu said in unison, "Really, Young Master Li. Thank you so much."
Li Jinfeng waved his hand and said, "You don't have to be so polite. We are all strangers in a foreign land. We should help each other. This is just a small matter. Why do you have to be so polite?"
As they spoke, they arrived at the side door. The guard at the door verified the waist token and asked Zhang Xiaohua to sign a booklet. Only then did he let Zhang Xiaohu and Li Jinfeng out.
The three of them stood outside the door. Zhang Xiaohu looked at his younger brother. Zhang Xiaohua also tugged on her second brother's clothes like when they were young, unwilling to let go. Although the two of them were not too far away, it was inevitable that they would be reluctant to part with each other after not seeing each other for a month. On the other hand, Li Jinfeng was more open-minded and said, "The two of us brothers live in the same Ping Yang City. If Xiaohu is busy practicing martial arts and doesn't have time to come, I will ask you to come over when I have the time. We can come more often in the future."
Zhang Xiaohua thought about it and agreed. She let go of her hand and said, "Brother Li, if my second brother doesn't have time, it's good that you can come too. When I see Sister Qiu Tong one day, I will tell her that you want to see her. Is that alright?"
When Li Jinfeng heard this, he smiled and said, "I like what you said. Don't blame me for coming to see you. However, you don't have to be too deliberate and say that I want to see her. Just mention it a little and that will do."
Zhang Xiaohua did not understand and asked, "Eh?
Why is that? "
Li Jinfeng said, "You don't understand. You are still a child. You will know in the future. Just do as I say."
Zhang Xiaohua nodded her head in agreement.
Then, Zhang Xiaohu and Li Jinfeng left Huan Xi Mountain Village, looking back three times with every step.
Zhang Xiaohua only turned and entered the village when the two of them could no longer be seen.
The next morning, it was a sunny day and the sky was blue. Early in the morning, Zhang Xiaohua ran to the big tree where she often practiced martial arts.
She thought about what Zhang Xiaohu had taught her yesterday. Using both her hands and feet, she slowly practiced the Six He Fists according to her memory. As Zhang Xiaohua expected, she had practiced the dozens of moves of the Six He Fists very thoroughly. There were only seven moves left.
Zhang Xiaohua repeatedly practiced these seven moves to ensure that she did not forget them. She then stopped and stood there in a horse stance. In her mind, she began to familiarize herself with the combination of moves.
However, this combination was like building blocks. The closer she got to the end, the easier it became. There were a hundred incomplete moves in the Fists Technique, which meant that there were seven broken parts. She tried each part with the seven moves one by one. As expected, the success rate was quite high. She only needed to try the first part four times before she found the incomplete move. Zhang Xiaohua perfectly integrated it into the Fists Technique.
The next few parts were even simpler. Soon, there was only one move and the last broken part left. Zhang Xiaohua was happy but also nervous. She put them together in her mind with some trepidation.
This time, the heavens took pity on her and did not disappoint Zhang Xiaohua. That move was perfectly integrated into the Fists Technique. In an instant, the Fists Technique that had been completed in Zhang Xiaohua's mind was like a waterfall hanging over a river. A little person in Zhang Xiaohua's mind smoothly practiced this nameless Fists Technique from beginning to end.
After the little person practiced a few times, Zhang Xiaohua also could not restrain her hands and feet. Following her thoughts, she also practiced in the open space in the forest.
This Fists Technique had a total of one hundred and eight moves. Although it was the first time that Zhang Xiaohua had performed it completely, she did not know how many times she had practiced these moves in her mind. Other than the last seven moves, the other moves were also practiced countless times by Zhang Xiaohua in this open space. Now that Zhang Xiaohua had finally gathered all of them, she practiced from beginning to end in one go. It was as smooth as moving clouds and flowing water.
After Zhang Xiaohua finished practicing once, she was still not satisfied. She practiced three more times in a row before she finally stopped.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaohua not only felt relaxed and comfortable physically, but also incomparably happy mentally. It was as if she had let go of the golden chains and was incomparably free. The burden in her heart was finally thrown off. She could finally practice a complete set of Fists Technique like others.
Zhang Xiaohua's eyes were filled with light.
During the day, when she was working in the fields, Zhang Xiaohua did not stop thinking about the one hundred and eight moves of the Fists Technique. She remembered that her second brother had once said that the Fists Technique had both offensive and defensive moves. Only then would it be perfect. What about the moves that she had "forgotten" from the one hundred and ten sets of Fists Technique?
When Zhang Xiaohua finished thinking about them one by one, she realized that only thirty-six of the one hundred and eight moves were defensive moves. The other seventy-two moves were all offensive moves. Zhang Xiaohua could not help but be secretly surprised. These seventy-two were the number of Earth Fiends. Fiends were the fierce gods of Heaven and Earth. They were fierce and ferocious, which was the essence of offense. Heaven and Earth had Dao, and the Earth had Dao. Earth had Dao, and the Heavens had Dao to repair it. Thirty-six were the number of Heavenly Spirits. Spirit was the strength of Heaven and Earth, which was the essence of defense.
Zhang Xiaohua thought of some words in the books that she had read. She was very doubtful and amazed. She did not know if what she had thought was correct.
At night, in the forest, the night sky was as dark as ink. Stars dotted the sky, but there was no moon.
Zhang Xiaohua practiced her Fists alone in the open space. After a set of Fists Technique, her body felt incomparably refreshed. She then practiced the sixteen changes of the Sword Technique. Only then did she sit on the ground. Yesterday's heavy rain had made the ground somewhat muddy. Today's sun did not completely dry the rainwater.
Zhang Xiaohua pulled a blade of grass and held it in her mouth. She leaned against a tree and thought of a problem. "Every Fists Technique has a name. For example, Arhat Fists, Arhat Fists, Nanzhi Fists, and Erlang Fists. What should I name this Fists Technique?
Xiaohua Fists?
No, that's too stingy. Piecing together Fists?
That sounds terrible. Sigh, it's really difficult. "
Zhang Xiaohua was a little disappointed. She then put her hands behind her head and hugged her head. She lay down on the damp grass.
She looked up at the clear night sky. In the distance, countless stars twinkled. It seemed that Zhang Xiaohua had not seen the stars like this for a long time. The last time she saw the stars was when she was young. It was when her grandmother was still alive. She was chatting with her grandmother in the small courtyard of the Guozhuang House.
Thinking of her grandmother, Zhang Xiaohua felt even more depressed.
Was her grandmother fine in the sky?
Which star was her grandmother's home?
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