Purple Mist Dao Master
Chapter 193 - 174 The Eccentric Wang Zhengyi!

Chapter 193: Chapter 174 The Eccentric Wang Zhengyi!

"Congratulations, Brother Yan!"

Wang Zhengyi only lightly touched on the "Horse Form" and after the congratulations, he immediately changed the subject: "After Brother Yan left, I’ve also been delving into ’Xingyi Boxing’, studying the ’Twelve Forms’, especially the ’Alligator Form’. I have some insights but even more confusion, and I must trouble Brother Yan to enlighten me."

"Alligator Form Boxing?"

Yan Chuan was inwardly surprised, as Wang Zhengyi had previously been so focused on the "Five Elements Boxing" within "Xingyi Boxing", and combining it with his own practice of the "Six Harmonies Fist," he developed many ingenious ideas.

As for the "Twelve Forms".

As for the "Alligator Form Boxing".

The "Twelve Forms" do have some connections with the "Six Harmonies Fist".

But the "Alligator Form Boxing" is truly unrelated.

Is Wang Zhengyi asking for advice on "Alligator Form Boxing"?

Strange, strange, strange!

Yan Chuan felt puzzled and directly said: "The ’Alligator Form’ is far from the ’Six Harmonies Fist’, Brother Wang’s cultivation might be quite strenuous."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhengyi smiled wryly and said: "That is true. However, during my recent martial arts training, my heart fire has been intense, only cultivating the ’Alligator Form’ can quell the fire, so I shamelessly ask for Brother Yan’s guidance."

Is that so!

Upon hearing that, Yan Chuan understood.

The "alligator" is a kind of armored creature, belonging to the crocodile family, an amphibious animal commonly known as the "pig-dragon". Powerful, with a sleepy nature, over several meters long, with very sharp claws, teeth, and scale armor, extremely fierce, it can not only wreak havoc on land but also has the ability to float on water, exerting the force to flip rivers and calm seas.

"Long practice of ’Alligator Form’ can dissipate the floating fire in the heart’s dwelling, the prime fire at the twin flanks’ life gates, and aid in preserving kidney water and stretching the whole body’s meridians, and transform clumsiness into nimbleness, stiffness into agility."

"Brother Wang must be eagerly awaiting the ’Black Tide’ and others, hence his heart fire is provoked."

Yan Chuan laughed.

It turns out that Wang Zhengyi has been diligently practicing the ’Alligator Form’ recently, which explains why he was initially anxious but has now become calm and composed. No doubt he has worked hard on the ’Alligator Form’ to subdue the ’heart fire’.

Thus the change is made.

For someone as eager to learn as Wang Zhengyi, Yan Chuan always welcomes them warmly.

"Brother Wang."

He set up a stance in the courtyard to explain the "Alligator Form" to Wang Zhengyi—

...

"In the Alligator Form, one must know that the body has spirit, within the oblique steps hides its essence, to be safe, do not seek danger; what need is there for confrontation with others."

"This is the ’fire extinguishing’ of the ’Alligator Form’."

"The alligator has the ability to float on water and diverge waves, and also the strength to flip rivers and invert seas, its swimming lightly and freely is like a fish gliding in water, with a sway of its body and tail, it is dexterous and agile."

"To practice the ’Alligator Form’, one must train the breathing of the alligator—"

"With each inhale and exhale, the expansion and contraction of the twin flanks resemble the gills of a fish. And the twisting of the waist causes a fierce pulsation of the carry meridian, which can increase waist strength and cross force."

"Meanwhile, practicing this form entails the rolling of both arms left and right, with yin and yang interchanging, the mutual twisting and friction of radius and ulna fully adjust and harmonize the three yin and three yang meridians of the hands."

"This is also beneficial for ’fire extinguishing’."

"Brother Wang."

"Please watch—"

"Move the waist to solidify the kidney while extending the arms to lead the hands, storing alertness internally while displaying clumsiness externally; in the curve seek the straight, in grappling find the nimbleness, strengthening the tendons and cultivating the qi like the alligator executing its skill."

"The key to cultivating the ’Alligator Form’ lies in being spiritually communicative along the back, lively in the waist, adjusting the tendons and cultivating the qi, seeking the straight in the curve, combining the left and right, merging as one."

...

In the courtyard, Yan Chuan spared no effort in explaining the wonders of the ’Alligator Form’ to Wang Zhengyi.

During the explanation, Yan Chuan didn’t consider himself, nor did he think about how much feedback he could get from Wang Zhengyi regarding the ’Alligator Form’.

But the more unintended, the greater the surprise—

[Your ’Alligator Form Boxing’ has been improved, proficiency +5]

[Your ’Alligator Form Boxing’ has been improved, proficiency +3]

[Your ’Alligator Form Boxing’ has been improved, proficiency +7]

...

Yan Chuan wholeheartedly taught boxing, and besides Wang Zhengyi, the listeners included only Yu Jinpeng, Jin Yutang, Zhong Hui, and Su Ye, who had not yet broken limits and had limited expertise.

As for Jian Rong, Shao Yancong, and Huo Zhen, they are currently hunting in Nanyue Lake and have not returned yet.

But with just these people.

Yan Chuan’s explanation of the ’Alligator Form Boxing’ actually produced feedback beyond imagination for Yan Chuan.

The proficiency of ’Alligator Form Boxing’ rapidly increased, astonishingly more than when Yan Chuan taught Fan Jiang and others, and more significant than the improvement when he instructed the Black Dragon Colt in the ’Horse Form’ boxing.

Yan Chuan was both delighted and surprised, looking towards Wang Zhengyi with bright eyes: "In just this half month I was away, Brother Wang actually practiced the ’Alligator Form’ to such an advanced level?"

Almost surpassing him, the creator?

Yan Chuan was startled.

But even happier.

The feedback was overwhelming, and not only was he not envious, but he also became even more enthusiastic in his explanation—

Mutual Teaching and Learning!

Teaching!

Learning!

High levels for both, speed of growth is rapid.

Yan Chuan widely disseminated ’Xingyi Boxing’, in the hope that later someone could achieve high levels in ’Xingyi Boxing’ and through Mutual Teaching and Learning bring feedback to him, lifting his ’Xingyi Boxing’ to a higher level.

Now, even though Wang Zhengyi’s ’Xingyi Boxing’ is still not much to look at, just this ’Alligator Form’ gave Yan Chuan an immense surprise.

"Flipping rivers and inverting seas, the body’s nurture, breaking through waves avoiding danger, subtle explorations to prevent mistakes, in the mystery lies its essence."

Yan Chuan became more engrossed and passionate in his explanation as he both explained and demonstrated: "The ’Alligator Form Boxing’ takes the alligator’s functions, applying its form outwardly and aligning its internals, sufficient dantian qi, spiritually communicating with the waist and back, lively in the hip and pelvis. It can adjust tendons and cultivate qi, making the body like the alligator’s ability, turning muscles and bones from weak to strong, clumsy into nimbleness."

Bang bang bang!

In the courtyard.

Yan Chuan punched.

"Brother Yan, please teach me!"

Wang Zhengyi was entranced, flushed, and couldn’t hold back any longer, jumped onto the field to spar with Yan Chuan.

Fist and feet flew.

Indeed, it was the Alligator Form.

"Well done!"

Yan Chuan received much feedback and was at a joyful, itching state of mind, and at this time, confronting Wang Zhengyi was the perfect opportunity to validate the ’Alligator Form’.

However.

As they engaged, Yan Chuan immediately sensed something amiss.

Since knowing Wang Zhengyi, sparring, battling, validating martial arts, had been a common occurrence, they were fairly familiar with each other’s strength.

Although Wang Zhengyi broke limits earlier, in truth, he was not as strong as Yan Chuan.

But now.

Half a month later, as they spar again—

Boom boom boom!

A punch and kick were heavy and forceful, seemingly thrown out casually, yet Wang Zhengyi’s power was astonishing.

As if—

The one who drank a jin of ’Monkey Wine’ half a month ago wasn’t Yan Chuan, but Wang Zhengyi!

Wang Zhengyi’s increase in qi power now faintly surpassed Yan Chuan.

Just judging by strength.

Yan Chuan was surprisingly inferior.

"This—"

Yan Chuan was shocked.

His progress has been immense this half month, in the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry’s camp, teaching the Black Dragon Colt and Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry to practice ’Xingyi Boxing’, the advancement in boxing had been abundant. Through analogy, even the ’Mixed Element Skill’ saw progress, with inner strength and inner power also advancing.

Plus, the two hundred jin strength gained from the ’Monkey Wine’.

Half a month seems insignificant, but in reality, Yan Chuan’s strength had reached new heights, equivalent to the results of several years of steady cultivation.

This is Mutual Teaching and Learning!

This is ’Monkey Wine’!

The combination of both led to Yan Chuan’s progress.

But Wang Zhengyi?

"My earlier speculation was right; he indeed is different from half a month ago."

Yan Chuan finally confirmed in his heart: "In this half month I was away, he must have had a mysterious encounter at Nanyue Lake!"

Strength?

Alligator Form?

"Could it be he consumed rare treasures capable of increasing strength but with the side effect of stirring his heart fire?"

Yan Chuan guessed.

But such a matter, if Wang Zhengyi does not mention it, it would be inappropriate to ask. Moreover, he has the Purple Mist Palace, which is a treasure, leaving no need to envy others’ opportunities.

"Wang Zhengyi!"

"The stronger the better!"

Yan Chuan loosened his thoughts, smiling, his fists and feet becoming more aggressive and powerful, pushing the explanation of the ’Alligator Form’ even further deeply.

Thus.

After a short while.

Boom!

The two exchanged a powerful punch, each retreating several steps.

"Really enjoyable!"

Yan Chuan stood firm, his two arms slightly aching, glanced at the progress of the ’Alligator Form’, and felt joy in his heart—

[Your ’Alligator Form Boxing’ has been improved, proficiency +40]

A single fight!

The attainment in the ’Alligator Form’ soared straight up!

Yan Chuan was certainly delighted.

And across from him.

Wang Zhengyi’s face also showed happiness, he twisted his body, bursting out a ’Shaking and Bouncing Force’—

Bang!

The ground beneath his feet suddenly sank three feet, the power was astonishingly great.

He was pleased, laughing loudly—

"Flipping rivers and inverting seas, surpassing the flood dragon, both arms rotating rely on waist skill, swimming on water meandering forward, two hands in chains, the flanks must charge."

"Alligator Form Boxing!"

"I have comprehended it!"

...

"Thank you, Brother Yan."

Wang Zhengyi had a significant breakthrough and gained immensely, he grinned and thanked Yan Chuan.

Yan Chuan waved it off: "Brother Wang is remarkably talented, having an exceptional understanding of the ’Alligator Form’. I too have gained quite a lot. Exploring boxing methods and mutually promoting each other needs no thanks."

Wang Zhengyi might have profited greatly.

But Yan Chuan certainly had not lost.

With Mutual Teaching and Learning in hand, whether ’teaching’ or ’learning’, Yan Chuan can ’grow’, he can gain.

Traditionally, after a breakthrough in boxing, one should be energized, but at this moment, Yan Chuan noticed a tired expression on Wang Zhengyi’s face, his eyelids drooping, seemingly becoming sleepy.

Indeed.

Not long after.

Wang Zhengyi couldn’t hold on, he apologized to Yan Chuan: "Over these past few days, the practice has been too much, and my spirit is lacking, I beg your pardon, Brother Yan, I must go in for a nap."

"Please, Brother Wang."

Yan Chuan quickly replied.

Just after finishing his boxing practice, Wang Zhengyi really did go inside for a nap.

"..."

Yan Chuan was left watching in bewilderment.

He turned to look at Yu Jinpeng, and this senior disciple stepped forward, explaining quietly: "Ever since I returned from the ’Black Dragon Battle Ride’ camp, he’s already like this."

Yu Jinpeng was unclear.

Yan Chuan then looked at Zhong Hui, who knew a bit more: "The day after Master Yan left, Senior Brother Wang entered Nanyue Lake alone, didn’t return until three days and nights later, and afterwards, he became very sleepy. When awake, he practiced ’Alligator Form Boxing’, and also entered Nanyue Lake during the period, but I don’t know the specifics."

Did Wang Zhengyi stay in Nanyue Lake for three days and nights?

At Nanyue Lake, nights are exponentially more dangerous than days. During the night, many beasts, alien beasts, even poisonous insects, mice, and ants thrive like fish in water, greatly enhancing, posing increased threats to martial artists.

Even limit-breaking martial artists, if conditions permit, would venture out early and return late, not daring to stay inside overnight.

And Wang Zhengyi stayed in there for three days and nights?

"Looks like he really did consume some treasure medicine."

Yan Chuan combed through his memory, considering Wang Zhengyi’s peculiarities—

Heart fire intense!

Strength massively increased!

Became sleepy!

The treasure medicine, rare treasures, and exotic fruits with these three traits, Yan Chuan truly didn’t know of any.

Just thinking.

Suddenly.

Already forced up his spirit, Wang Zhengyi came out again and presented a wooden box to Yan Chuan—

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