Chapter 158

Zhang Xiaohu saw that Zhang Xiaohua was worried and smiled at He Tianshu, "This disciple has just joined the school and doesn't know much about the sect. Would Martial Uncle He please explain?"

He Tianshu thought for a moment and said to Zhang Xiaohua, "This is some common knowledge in the jianghu. There's no harm in telling you. Our Misty School's normal disciples are divided into two types: commoner disciples and brocade disciples."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she couldn't help but interrupt, "That's not fair, Captain He. Why does the Misty School discriminate? If you have money, you can become a brocade disciple, but if you don't, you can only be a commoner disciple?"

He Tianshu glared at him in annoyance and said, "Can you let me finish?

Don't you know that it's very impolite to interrupt others? "

Li Jinfeng looked at Zhang Xiaohua with a smile. After all, when they were young, with his second brother and He Tianshu, who was like a master, Zhang Xiaohua's youthful habits were fully displayed.

Zhang Xiaohua stuck out her tongue and didn't dare to say anything else.

He Tianshu continued, "The difference between commoner disciples and brocade disciples isn't whether or not they have money.

The disciples of the Misty School are all taken in at the age of four or five. There are specialized people to train them. They don't do business and don't have parents, so where would they get the money?

The fundamental difference is in their martial arts cultivation and their contributions to the Misty School.

All disciples start off as commoner disciples. Commoner disciples are divided into ten ranks, and each rank has its own content to cultivate, including fist techniques, sword techniques, palm techniques, and inner force cultivation methods. Commoner disciples are not allowed to skip ranks to cultivate other cultivation methods. Once they have finished cultivating the cultivation methods of their rank, they can proceed to the next rank after being tested by a specialist. In fact, many inner force cultivation methods, palm techniques, and sword techniques are also divided into levels. Commoner disciples also have a corresponding level of cultivation methods for each rank. Only when they advance to the next rank can they have the opportunity to cultivate the lower level of cultivation methods. "

Zhang Xiaohua found it strange and asked, "Captain He, what does this have to do with the Martial Arts Exhibition?"

Just as he finished asking, he seemed to have understood something and muttered to himself, "Could it be that this martial arts exhibition is the test you were talking about?"

He Tianshu's face was filled with joy as he said, "Zhang Xiaohua's brain is still very bright. You guessed right, this Martial Arts Exhibition is a test for the disciples' advancement. It's held once a year."

Zhang Xiaohua said proudly, "In that case, does this disciple also advance once a year?"

He Tianshu smiled and said, "You're right. Those who can enter our Misty School are all talented people. Coupled with the fact that the school teaches students according to their aptitude, most of the disciples can advance once a year."

Li Jinfeng suddenly understood and laughed loudly, "Captain He, this sounds like the students in our school who have to take an exam every year. If they pass the exam, they can go to a higher place to study."

He Tianshu was stunned and said, "I think it's about the same. After all, the essence of practicing martial arts and studying literature is to improve. If you want to improve, there must be a test standard. Although the standards are different, the essence is the same."

At this time, Zhang Xiaohu opened his mouth and asked, "Martial Uncle He, you were talking about commoner disciples just now. What about brocade disciples?"

He Tianshu took a sip of tea and continued, "If a commoner disciple learns all ten levels and passes the test, they can become a brocade disciple. The brocade disciple is divided into five levels and is also tested in the Martial Arts Exhibition every year. However, the brocade disciple's cultivation is different from the commoner disciple's. Every level of the commoner disciple's cultivation is the same while the brocade disciple's cultivation is taught different cultivation techniques according to their aptitude. For example, if Zhang Xiaohu were to advance to the brocade disciple's level, he would have a unique interest or insight in fist techniques and may cultivate the Ethereal Sect's high level fist techniques.

Li Jinfeng nodded and said, "The ancients said that there is no limit to learning, but there is a limit to life.

Only those who specialize in what they learn can have impressive achievements. The Embroidered Gown disciples of your esteemed sect probably specialize in one skill based on their own strengths. "

He Tianshu smiled and said, "It's better to study literature. When you open your mouth, you speak in a literary style and make sense.

Perhaps this is the reason why the predecessors of my sect set these rules. However, there are still some differences between the examinations of the brocade disciples and the commoner disciples. Although the commoner disciples are tested through a martial arts competition, the winner will undoubtedly be promoted. However, if the loser has enough power and obtains the approval of the judge, they can also be promoted.

Brocade disciples are the opposite. The standards are stricter. Even if they win the martial arts test, if they don't receive the judge's approval, they can't advance. "

Then, he said with a strange tone, "Also, there is no limit to the number of times a brocade disciple can take the test. As long as you don't pass the test, you have to keep taking the test until you pass. If you can't pass the test, you can't advance, no matter how many years you cultivate."

At this time, He Tianshu felt that Zhang Xiaohua was staring at him. He asked curiously, "Zhang Xiaohua, why are you looking at me?

Is there something on my face? "

Zhang Xiaohua giggled and said, "I want to know what rank Captain He is now?"

He Tianshu raised his eyebrows and said with a serious face, "Well, Zhang Xiaohua, what I just told you is common knowledge in the Misty School. Many people in the martial arts world know about it, so it's fine to say it. As for what rank I am, it involves the secrets of the Misty School. I can't casually reveal it to you. Don't ask too much about it, it's not good for your reputation."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, her heart skipped a beat. She didn't know much about the Misty School. She quickly said, "Okay, I understand. Captain He, please continue."

He Tianshu said, "It's good that you understand. However, there's nothing else to say."

Li Jinfeng asked, "Then, Captain He, can you tell us how to differentiate commoner disciples and brocade disciples?

I seem to have heard that the gangs in the martial arts world use the color of their clothes to differentiate their status. They also use things like cuff logos to indicate their rank. "

When He Tianshu heard this, he snorted and said, "This method is extremely crude. I think the Misty School did this a long time ago, but it was abolished later."

Zhang Xiaohua's curiosity was piqued. She quickly asked, "Why is that?

Isn't this pretty good? "

He Tianshu said, "First of all, think about it. The Misty School is such a big gang. How many disciples do we have, and what are their ranks?

If every rank has to be marked with a different color of clothes, wouldn't the entire gang be colorful?

What kind of prestigious sect is this? It's more like the Pear Garden.

Moreover, if the cuff logos are marked, wouldn't it be special? This is too different from the standardization that the Misty School advocates. Actually, there's another point … "

He Tianshu pretended to be mysterious and said in a low voice, "In my opinion, if every piece of clothing is marked, the cost is too high. Although the gang is rich, many times, the landlord doesn't have any extra money.

It's better to spend according to one's income. Martial power and financial resources are the two main factors for a gang's development. We can't waste money on trivial matters, right? "

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she felt a little sympathetic. She clapped her hands and said, "Captain He, I agree with you. Money should be used where it's needed."

The other two also understood.

However, He Tianshu continued, "Moreover, if a person's strength can be seen from their clothes, then in the eyes of the Misty School, there will be a clear difference in status. It's not conducive to harmony and unity. It's also very easy to form small groups, which is not conducive to the competition and development of the disciples.

The most important thing is, think about it. For the enemies of the Misty School, if they can see your strength from your clothes, then why would they spend so much effort looking for information?

If you wear different clothes and have different logos on your clothes, then they can tell what your cultivation level is and how strong you are. They will naturally send people stronger than you to cause trouble for you. Won't you always be under their control, without any privacy? "

Everyone listened and nodded. He Tianshu said proudly, "Therefore, the ancestors of the Misty School were very wise to abolish this bad habit of clothing. Ordinary disciples' clothes are more or less the same."

Zhang Xiaohua asked again, "Then, Captain He, when is this year's Martial Arts Exhibition?"

He Tianshu said, "Probably a month later. This is a grand occasion for our Misty School. I'm really looking forward to it."

Zhang Xiaohua took the opportunity to ask, "Captain He, are you ready?"

He Tianshu smiled proudly and said, "I wasn't confident at first, but I just learned Ethereal Steps. I have …"

Then, he realized something and said, "This is a secret of the Misty School. It's not good to ask too much."

Zhang Xiaohua smiled embarrassedly and said, "Then, when the time comes, can I come and take a look?"

He Tianshu smiled and said, "Huan Xi Villa is a branch of the Misty School. Usually, you can enter the Misty School with the villa's token. The security will be tight, but you should be able to enter."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she was very happy and asked again, "Then, can I participate in this Martial Arts Exhibition?"

He Tianshu frowned and said, "This Martial Arts Exhibition is specially used to test the disciples of our Misty School. What are you doing?

Oh, right, I heard that there were people from Huan Xi Villa and Lotus Flower Escort Agency participating. It's been a long time, and I was still young at that time, so I vaguely remember it. However, there are no outsiders participating now. "

Zhang Xiaohua asked curiously, "Why is that?

Then how can I participate? "

He Tianshu smiled and said, "How would I know?

If you want to participate, you can go back and ask Villa Lord Ou. "

Zhang Xiaohua asked with concern, "Xiaohua, do you really want to participate?

Do you only know that fist technique?

You've never practiced internal energy? "

Zhang Xiaohua looked at her second brother and comforted him with a smile, "Second Brother, I'm just saying. I'm just here to watch the fun. Besides, my fist technique is not bad. Last time, I even taught a group of street ruffians a lesson."

Everyone smiled bitterly. The newborn calf was not afraid of the tiger. This Zhang Xiaohua really didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.

However, if he didn't have this spirit, could he still be called a young man?

Even if he was a young man from the countryside.

The three of them chatted with Zhang Xiaohua for a while before they bid farewell and left. Zhang Xiaohua carefully hid the "Reckless Bull Force" manual in her bosom. Only then did she bid farewell to her second brother, who was still looking at her reluctantly when he walked her to the door.

Although she had already started practicing the "Carefree Heart Sutra", her talent was limited and she didn't make any progress. Moreover, this "Reckless Bull Force" manual was something that her second brother had painstakingly asked for from Great Swordsman Wen. It carried a strong sense of kinship with Zhang Xiaohua. There was no reason for Zhang Xiaohua not to cherish it.

He Tianshu brought them to the decorated archway and didn't go out with them. He had some matters to attend to in the sect, so he naturally had to go to the pharmacy.

Zhang Xiaohua and Li Jinfeng bid farewell to He Tianshu and went to the "Gallop" carriage company together. Li Jinfeng was a weak scholar, unlike Zhang Xiaohua who was full of energy and careful with money. Naturally, he took the carriage.

By the time Zhang Xiaohua sent Li Jinfeng off and returned to Huan Xi Mountain Villa, it was already noon. There wasn't a single person in the medicinal field. The Misty School's Martial Arts Exhibition was just around the corner. This was a matter that concerned the future of the disciples. Even the captain, He Tianshu, was concerned about it, let alone Nie Xiao 'er and the others. It was obvious that they spent less time in the medicinal field.

Fortunately, the herbs in the medicinal field were still growing healthily. Other than weeding and other chores, it wasn't troublesome. Zhang Xiaohua didn't mind doing more work.

Zhang Xiaohua went down to the medicinal field and cleaned it up in a short time. Then, she sat down on the ridge and carefully took out the "Reckless Bull Force" manual that Zhang Xiaohu gave her.

This manual was called "Reckless Bull Force" and it was a very thin manual. No matter what, Zhang Xiaohua wasn't a beginner. After looking through it, she had a rough idea of what to do. This "Reckless Bull Force" was similar to the method that Zhang Xiaohu had told her before. The path of the internal energy in the body was also very simple. Compared to the first layer of the "Carefree Heart Sutra", it was much worse. It was indeed the easiest internal energy cultivation method in the world of martial arts!

After reading the "Reckless Bull Force" manual, Zhang Xiaohua silently recited it in her heart and compared it with the manual. When she felt that there were no mistakes, she followed the manual's instructions and sat down cross-legged with her palms facing the sky. She closed her eyes and calmed her heart. Zhang Xiaohua had done this countless times before, so she was very familiar with it now.

Zhang Xiaohua closed her eyes and imagined a warm current flowing into her forehead. Then, she swallowed it with her jade. She repeated this over and over again.

Even when Zhang Xiaohua's forehead was covered in sweat and her heart was vexed, she still didn't feel any Qi.

For no reason, Zhang Xiaohua felt a wave of irritation. She really swallowed and opened her eyes.

She looked at the healthy herbs in front of her and then looked at the barren medicinal field without sprouts. Zhang Xiaohua thought to herself, 'Am I the seed that won't sprout?

Do I not have a chance to shine? '

Zhang Xiaohua smiled wryly and mocked herself. 'Perhaps I really am stupid.'

Zhang Xiaohua raised his head and looked at the sky. There was still time before lunch, so she calmed herself down and sat down cross-legged again. She closed her eyes and continued the "nine shallow and one deep" breathing.

In the beginning, Zhang Xiaohua still hadn't shaken off the failure of the "Reckless Bull Force", so he couldn't help but breathe quickly and find it difficult to walk. However, even if Zhang Xiaohua was stupid, he didn't lack tenacity. He had a heart that would only grow braver when faced with setbacks. Not long after, he gradually entered a strange state. His "nine shallow and one deep" breathing gradually matched the frequency at night. Bit by bit, it moved Zhang Xiaohua's entire body. The pores on his body gradually opened. Naturally, Zhang Xiaohua used the method in the Heart Sutra to sense the Yuan Qi of the world outside.

In the beginning, he didn't feel anything, but Zhang Xiaohua wasn't discouraged. Or it could be said that he didn't feel any joy or sorrow. His mind was calm and he didn't feel discouraged. He only knew that the outside world was endless emptiness. Only by searching endlessly could there be a result.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Xiaohua suddenly sensed a trace of the Yuan Qi of the world that was similar to what was described in the Heart Sutra. He was delighted and was about to use his heart sutra to absorb it, but because his mind was distracted, he couldn't sense it anymore.

Zhang Xiaohua opened his eyes, but there was a smile on his face. Even though he failed to absorb it for the first time, to Zhang Xiaohua who hadn't sensed the Yuan Qi of the world, it was a huge improvement.

A milestone in progress.

He, Zhang Xiaohua, finally had a sense of Qi!

Zhang Xiaohua was about to circulate his energy again, but when he saw the color of the sky, he couldn't help but be shocked. "Aiyo!" He immediately jumped up from the ground. Noon had already passed, but he didn't know that there was still lunch to eat?

Not long after, Zhang Xiaohua slowly walked back with a few buns in his hand and a bun in his mouth.

Zhang Xiaohua's meal was still the same as before. He didn't have someone to send him off like Elder Yu, so naturally, no one would wait for him. That table of first-class food also turned cold and was taken away under the gazes of Ma Jing and the others.

Waiting for Zhang Xiaohua were only a few cold buns. When Zhang Xiaohua found out that Nie Xiao 'er and the others hadn't gone to eat, he couldn't help but be shocked. If he had gone earlier, wouldn't he have enjoyed an entire table of delicious food by himself?

Zhang Xiaohua, who was currently filling his stomach, still hadn't forgotten the feeling he had just experienced. He couldn't resist the urge to try again, so he returned to the medicinal field while eating his buns.

Sitting back down on the ridge, Zhang Xiaohua took a deep breath and calmed his emotions. The experience just now gave him a feeling that to draw Qi into one's body, one must have a calm state of mind. It must be as calm as an ancient well to be able to succeed.

After a while, Zhang Xiaohua felt that his surroundings were slowly calming down. He knew that it was time. Only then did he sit down in a cross-legged position and circulate the 'Nine Shallow and One Deep' technique. Sure enough, this time, he smoothly entered a tranquil state. Thus, Zhang Xiaohua began to use the Heart Sutra again to sense the Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth in the outside world.

Not long after, Zhang Xiaohua had a new feeling. He felt that his consciousness was swimming around the outside world like a fish, as if it was looking for delicious food.

Zhang Xiaohua liked this feeling very much. It was a kind of searching, a kind of freedom to soar.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Xiaohua once again felt a trace of Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth. This time, he didn't feel particularly happy, as if this was what he had expected. He followed the instructions of the Heart Sutra and his perception turned into a fish, guiding the Yuan Qi towards himself.

That Yuan Qi was originally going downwards, but with the guidance of Zhang Xiaohua's consciousness, it immediately changed direction and slowly floated towards Zhang Xiaohua. When it came close, the Yuan Qi seemed to be attracted by something and quickly rushed into Zhang Xiaohua's body. It was unknown which pores it passed through, but Zhang Xiaohua didn't have such thoughts. He was still waiting for the Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth to circulate in his body so that he could explore the mysteries of his inner force cultivation method.

Unfortunately, when the Yuan Qi entered his body, it wasn't as described in the Heart Sutra. Zhang Xiaohua actually couldn't feel where it went!

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