Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 93 - 81 What is Meaning

Chapter 93: Chapter 81 What is Meaning

Zhu Lingshan accompanied the elder out.

This elder was none other than Zhu Lingshan’s true master, Zhu Jiyi.

The elder’s figure was no longer upright, his back slightly hunched, and shoulders somewhat drooping, yet remnants of his past robustness were still visible.

His hands, with large knuckles and loose skin, still retained a unique sense of strength. Though his steps were slow, each one was steady, exuding a calm and composure.

Lin Yuan naturally dared not show the slightest disrespect to the elder before him. Among the many Martial Artists he had encountered, this elder’s aura felt the most profound to him.

Obviously, the elder had deep martial cultivation, with a profound mastery of the Condensing Yuan stage.

"Lin Yuan greets the Master." Lin Yuan hurriedly cupped his fists, showing a respectful attitude.

Besides his deep martial cultivation, it was also because he had raised Zhu Lingshan from a young age. Lin Yuan genuinely respected such a kind elder.

Zhu Lingshan’s master was naturally whom he also called Master.

He had heard Zhu Lingshan mention her master’s kindness before, and now seeing the elder’s benevolent smile, the anxiety in his heart finally calmed somewhat.

"Hmm, Lin Yuan, right? Truly a handsome young man, you’ve stolen my disciple’s heart." The elder approached, gave Lin Yuan a once-over, and teased.

"Oh, Master." Zhu Lingshan blushed and said coquettishly.

"Haha, alright, alright, my dear disciple." The elder laughed heartily, patting Zhu Lingshan’s arm.

He then walked to the main seat in the hall, sat down, and looked at Lin Yuan with a smile.

At this moment, Lin Yuan could clearly understand the elder’s intentions.

He didn’t expect the elder to be so affable, allowing Zhu Lingshan such freedom without a trace of patriarchal demeanor from feudal societies.

Lin Yuan was overjoyed, completely letting go of his worries.

He took two steps forward, holding Zhu Lingshan’s hand.

They stopped three feet in front of the elder’s armchair.

Thump, thump, thump!

Lin Yuan, together with Zhu Lingshan, knelt down and kowtowed three times to the elder.

Seeing Lin Yuan’s starry brows and sword-like eyes, along with his solemn demeanor, Zhu Lingshan’s affectionate eyes became moist.

"Master!"

"Disciple Lin Yuan wishes to be united in marriage with Lingshan, to serve you henceforth, hoping for Master’s blessing." Lin Yuan’s expression was sincere, his demeanor upright, earnestly requesting the elder.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lingshan felt touched and stared longingly at the elder, awaiting his response.

For the younger generation, they all hoped their marriage would receive the elders’ recognition and blessing.

"Hahaha! Very good, very good!" Seeing Lin Yuan’s determination, the elder’s eyes gleamed, he laughed and nodded repeatedly, saying, "May you both love each other for a long time and grow old together."

"Good disciple, the floor is cold, quickly stand up." After saying this, the elder smiled and gestured for the two to rise.

The chill of the ground was negligible to Lin Yuan and Zhu Lingshan, clearly showing the elder’s deep concern for them.

Once the two had stood up again, the elder spoke.

"Our martial community’s unions aren’t as cumbersome as civilians’. Now that I’ve agreed to this matter, I entrust Lingshan to you. Treat her well." The elder’s smile faded into a calm expression, making his advice earnest.

"I dare not disobey Master’s instructions." Lin Yuan respectfully cupped his fists, bowing his head in homage.

Looking towards Zhu Lingshan nearby, the latter’s eyes were filled with joy and contentment.

The elder gave a slight nod and signaled the two to follow him into the inner hall.

The two gathered their composure and followed in the elder’s footsteps.

"Defeating An Heng, that’s commendable." As they arrived in the quiet room, Zhu Jiyi was the first to speak, giving praise.

Then the elder picked up a cultivation technique from the desk and handed it to Lin Yuan, saying, "Though our Zhu family’s martial arts school isn’t large, relying on the Spiritual Crane Light Body Technique, we’ve managed to establish ourselves in Yanghua."

"As Lingshan’s husband, this technique naturally should be passed on to you."

"Thank you, Master." Lin Yuan respectfully accepted it, feeling grateful within.

"Are there any doubts in your martial cultivation?"

"I’m not very familiar with Condensing Yuan, please enlighten me, Master." Lin Yuan’s mind stirred, bringing up his confusion from the previous night.

"Condensing Yuan?" The elder’s gaze fell on Lin Yuan with a hint of surprise.

He knew Lin Yuan was among the top ranked elite disciples in the study palace, but his training time had been short, still requiring the tempering of Qi-Blood.

But he didn’t expect Lin Yuan to reach the threshold of Condensing Yuan so quickly.

"How much do you understand?" Zhu Guangyi inquired.

"Disciple feels that the Yuan Qi is exceptionally sharp and fierce. Why is that?" Lin Yuan frowned and asked, puzzled.

"Sharp, you’re not mistaken." The elder nodded, seemingly acknowledging that Lin Yuan had indeed touched the Condensing Yuan threshold, capable of distinguishing the difference between Yuan Qi and martial Qi-Blood.

"Yuan Qi is sharp because, compared to Qi-Blood, the essence of the force within it has already changed," the elder said solemnly.

"Because apart from Qi-Blood, there’s also something more crucial, which we call ’Intent’!" Zhu Guangyi’s eyes focused, directly pointing out the key.

"Master, what is Intent?" Lin Yuan felt as though a new door had opened for him.

"Intent is the key to transforming Qi-Blood into Yuan Power," Zhu Guangyi said softly. "Intent is your thoughts, your considerations, the premise of your actions, the foundation of all your activities."

"For example, this pen, if you want to pick it up. What’s the first step?" Zhu Jiyi held the wolf bristle brush from the desk, focusing his eyes on Lin Yuan.

"Picking up this pen, what’s the first step?" Lin Yuan frowned.

Just then, Zhu Jiyi pointed out that Intent is the foundation of all actions.

"Intent! The first step for the pen is to generate the Intent. The idea of picking up the pen is the first step." Lin Yuan pondered for a moment, answering in a deep voice.

"Not quite, it’s not just the idea of picking up the pen." But soon Lin Yuan shook his head in denial, and moments later, an inspiration flashed in his mind: "The first step is writing! Picking up the pen is for writing, and writing is also Intent."

"Correct! Picking up the pen is for writing!" Zhu Guangyi quietly nodded in approval.

Lin Yuan’s high level of understanding didn’t stop at the surface, delving deeper into the concept.

"To achieve Condensing Yuan, it’s about blending your own Intent with Qi-Blood and then transforming Qi-Blood into Yuan Power. This is the key aspect of Condensing Yuan."

Lin Yuan suddenly realized that integrating one’s Intent with Qi-Blood, and through the tempering of Intent, Qi-Blood can transform into Yuan Power, significantly boosting its quality to a new level.

"Master, I have another question: how does Intent arise, and how does it combine with Qi-Blood?" Lin Yuan’s eyes focused as he asked in a serious tone.

"Haha, you are teachable." Zhu Guangyi nodded, satisfied. "What was just discussed is not the main point; the crucial aspect lies in what you just asked."

"How does Intent arise, and how does it integrate with Qi-Blood?" Zhu Guangyi’s eyes gleamed with a bit of sharpness as he spoke in a deep voice: "It’s divided into three steps, which I call the Three Harmonies: Mind-Harmony, Body-Harmony, and Intent-Harmony!"

"Mind-Harmony, Body-Harmony, Intent-Harmony!"

Lin Yuan mumbled, constantly contemplating the connection of these three.

"As I just explained," Zhu Jiyi picked up the brush, his pen flowing like a dragon and snake on the paper, calmly saying, "Pick up, Acquire, Write!"

A single word ’Intent’ emerged on the blank paper.

"Look closely," Zhu Jiyi said, his expression solemn and stern.

"Picking up signifies Mind-Harmony, acquiring signifies Body-Harmony, and the character itself acts as the seed of Intent. The strokes of writing are the paths, once combined, it expresses my Intent."

"Intent comes first! Intent arises from the heart. The first step in Condensing Yuan is Mind-Harmony. It means to affirm in your heart the truth of Condensing Yuan, affirming that you can achieve it. Just like picking up a pen, believing you can do it, is just like that."

"Where does the Intent for the Spiritual Crane Light Body Technique come from? Imagine yourself as a Spiritual Crane; the Intent from a crane has many facets."

"You can take the fluidity of a crane playing with water, the sharpness of a bird’s beak, or the swiftness of a crane’s flight. Therefore, even while practicing the same technique, the Intent can differ. This depends on personal understanding."

"Body-Harmony means to run your internal Qi-Blood according to the Intent you comprehend, which requires self-insight, unable to be forced by others."

"Intent-Harmony is the final step. It requires integrating Intent with Qi-Blood, yielding the seed of Intent, and nurturing the seed with Qi-Blood, thus refining and unleashing Yuan Qi, continuously transforming one’s Qi-Blood."

After finishing his explanation, Zhu Guangyi fell silent.

He left time for Lin Yuan and Zhu Lingshan to quietly ponder and understand.

After a while, Lin Yuan opened his eyes, seeming as though a divine light flickered in his gaze.

Seeing Zhu Jiyi in front of him with a smile on his face, Lin Yuan felt grateful in his heart.

"Thank you, Master, for clearing my doubts!"

Lin Yuan’s expression was solemn, speaking in a deep voice.