Chapter 10: Lu San Seeks Revenge

Chen Jie no longer cared about what was happening outside; he was completely immersed in the explanation of the *Yangchun Technique*.

Strictly speaking, the *Yangchun Technique* was not a martial arts manual, as it did not teach how to kill or defeat enemies.

Instead, it focused on nourishing the body, strengthening the bones, and extending one's lifespan.

The *Yangchun Technique* contained no fighting styles or training methods common to martial arts.

In fact, it was more of an exposition on the theory of Yin and Yang, or perhaps more accurately, a method of breathing and meditation.

It stated that there was a magical power between heaven and earth called *Qi*.

As long as a person could harness this *Qi*, they could strengthen their body and bones, and prolong their life.

The *Yangchun Technique* taught one how to breathe and meditate, and how to retain this *Qi* within the body.

As Chen Jie read the introduction, he felt that this technique was very different from the martial arts he was familiar with.

He recalled his understanding of the martial arts in this world.

The martial path was divided into five barriers.

These five barriers were further divided into three stages, or three realms.

The first two were the Skin Barrier and the Flesh Barrier.

When skin and flesh are strong, strength is generated; when this strength is manifested externally, it is called "Bright Force" (*Ming Jin*).

Following that were the next two: the Tendon Barrier and the Bone Barrier.

When tendons and bones are formed, "Dark Force" (*An Jin*) is generated, which is not manifested externally.

Finally, there was the last barrier.

The Viscera Barrier. In the Viscera Barrier, *Qi* and blood are refined, and all the acupuncture points in the body are opened, allowing one to generate "罡炁" (Hard *Qi*) to injure others.

This is known as "Transforming Force" (*Hua Jin*).

And above the Transforming Force, one could be called a Minor Grandmaster.

Chen Jie looked at the *Yangchun Technique* and thought to himself, "This *Yangchun Technique* of mine teaches meditation and directly exercises the internal organs. Why does it feel so different from the martial arts theories circulating in Mianshui County?"

He had never heard of anyone being able to exercise their internal organs before they even started practicing martial arts.

Chen Jie suspected that the *Yangchun Technique* might be a higher-level cultivation method.

"Others are practicing martial arts, while I am cultivating immortality?"

However, the technique seemed somewhat incomplete. Chen Jie could do nothing about that, but there was no problem with using it to strengthen his body.

With that thought, Chen Jie began to practice according to the mental cultivation method of the *Yangchun Technique*.

To practice the *Yangchun Technique*, one needed to understand medical theory; one had to know the locations of the 830 acupuncture points in the human body to learn how to absorb this breath of heavenly *Qi*.

If one did not possess this medical knowledge, they would never be able to learn it, even if they held the manual in their hands.

Fortunately, Chen Jie understood these medical principles. When his grandfather was alive, he had made Chen Jie memorize various medical texts and study acupuncture points every day since he was five years old.

If he made even the slightest mistake, he would be struck on the hands with a bamboo board, so he remembered this knowledge very firmly.

Chen Jie attempted to draw this breath of *Qi* into his body, adjusting his breathing rhythm, and slowly, he entered a state of meditation. He did not know how much time had passed.

Just like that, without realizing it, it was almost dark.

At this moment, Lu San walked back from outside the village, carrying two fish. He was humming a little tune; he hadn't worked in vain today. After carrying a few baskets of fish for the fishmongers, they had rewarded him with two small crucian carp.

Don't let their size fool you; if he cleaned them up and made fish soup, it would be quite fresh.

Thinking of this, Lu San was in a very good mood.

As he neared his home, Lu San became even happier, because his wife was actually being so sensible today, waiting for him at the door with a look of longing.

What was going on?

It had only been a day; was his wife really missing him that much?

At this moment, Lu Qin-shi also saw Lu San. Her heart filled with joy, and she hurried to meet him. As soon as they met, Lu Qin-shi’s loud voice began to wail.

"Master! Why are you only just coming back!"

"Your wife has been bullied! Are you going to do something about it or not!"

Lu Qin-shi threw herself into Lu San’s arms and began to cry loudly. Hearing her sobs, Lu San was stunned.

"You were bullied? It’s a miracle if you aren't the one bullying others; who would dare bully you?"

As he thought this, he saw Lu Qin-shi point to her face and say, "Master, look, it’s all swollen. Master, you must stand up for me!"

When Lu San looked, sure enough, Lu Qin-shi’s face was quite swollen.

Lu San was furious: "Who did this?"

Lu Qin-shi replied, "Who else could it be but that little bastard Chen Jiu-si?"

"Chen Jiu-si?!"

Lu San looked surprised. That coward Chen Jiu-si dared to hit his wife?

"Really?"

Lu Qin-shi nodded fiercely: "It was him! Master, you cannot let him off lightly!"

Hearing this, Lu San’s face darkened immediately. He reached out and grabbed a wooden club leaning against the wall: "Let's go! We're going to settle this with that coward Chen Jiu-si. Daring to bully my wife—today, I’m going to break his legs!"

As he spoke, Lu San handed the fish to Lu Qin-shi: "You hold these. Let's go, find Chen Jiu-si."

"Good, let's go settle the score with Chen Jiu-si."

With that, the two headed straight for Chen Jiu-si’s dilapidated courtyard. Passersby heard the couple’s voices, and one by one, they poked their heads out from their homes.

When they heard they were going to settle the score with Chen Jiu-si, everyone’s love for gossip was ignited.

They all stepped out and gathered behind Lu San and his wife to watch the show. Seeing the growing crowd, Lu San felt even more motivated. Today, he would definitely break one of Chen Jiu-si’s legs and let everyone see his might.

Thinking this, the group arrived at Chen Jie’s door. Lu San said to Lu Qin-shi, "Go call him out."

Lu Qin-shi carried the fish to Chen Jie’s door and cursed, "You Chen dog-man and woman, get out here! Do you think it’s over just because you hit me? Your retribution has arrived, get out here! I’ll f***..."

Lu Qin-shi, a village shrew, cursed quite filthily, directly insulting Chen Jie’s maternal relatives' reproductive organs.

She was exceptionally arrogant. Hearing the shouting, Su Yunjin was terrified. Her face turned pale as she hugged little Dou-ding: "It’s bad, Lu San is here to cause trouble."

Little Dou-ding also looked terrified. She had seen how scary Lu Qin-shi was; the memory of her slapping her sister last time was still fresh in her mind, and she trembled with fear.

"Sister, I’m scared."

Su Yunjin hugged little Dou-ding and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. In a moment, hide in the room and don't come out, do you hear me?"

Little Dou-ding’s face was pale: "Yes."

"But sister, will they hit you?"

Little Dou-ding asked. Su Yunjin didn't speak, but at that moment, a voice suddenly came from behind: "It’s alright, no one will hit your sister."

Hearing this voice, Su Yunjin and little Dou-ding looked back to see Chen Jie walking out of the room, his figure upright and his eyes bright.

Chen Jie walked up to little Dou-ding and said, "Don't be afraid. With your brother-in-law here today, no one can hurt you."

As he spoke, Chen Jie walked past the Su sisters and headed toward the gate.

Seeing this, Su Yunjin said, "Hey, why don't you run?"

"If I run, what will happen to you?"

Chen Jie looked back at Su Yunjin. Su Yunjin fell silent...

Chen Jie suddenly smiled: "Rest assured, just stay in the house, it will be fine."

After saying this, he continued walking out. Su Yunjin watched his back and called out once more: "That..."

"Hmm?"

Chen Jie looked back.

"Be careful."

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