txolops Chapter 20 Authentic Spear Technique
Chapter 20 Authentic Spear Technique
Qiu Chuji led Guo Liqing to the outside of the yurt, found an open space, and prepared to teach Guo Liqing spear techniques.
Guo Liqing arranged for a soldier to bring two long spears, and he and Qiu Chuji each took one, standing facing each other.
Qiu Chuji, holding the gun in one hand, said to Guo Liqing, "Jing'er, this Quanzhen spear technique was taught to me by my master, Wang Chongyang! To learn this technique, one must first have a calm and composed mind, and second, one must have the well-being of all people in one's heart. The gun in hand is for protecting people, not for killing! Remember this well!"
Upon hearing this, Guo Liqing's expression changed slightly, and he sensed something was wrong.
He learned marksmanship to enhance his offensive capabilities for use in battle.
Although he thought this in his heart, he said aloud, "This disciple will remember it."
Qiu Chuji knew that Guo Jing was honest and kind, and was certainly not a bloodthirsty person, so he nodded with pleasure.
Without another word, he stepped forward, flicked his wrist, and the spear shot out instantly.
Although Qiu Chuji was skilled with a sword, he remained as steady as a mountain when he used a spear.
Qiu Chuji took a step forward, his steps were solid, and his lower body was stable.
He brandished his spear, making a whooshing sound that stirred the surrounding air currents.
Guo Liqing watched intently, memorizing every move.
After finishing his spear technique, Qiu Chuji stopped and sheathed his spear. His breathing remained perfectly steady. He then asked Guo Liqing, "Jing'er, this spear technique has seventy-two moves in total. How many did you memorize?"
"Seven or eight styles, I guess!"
"Good!" Qiu Chuji was still quite satisfied, after all, he had only read it once.
Qiu Chuji then had Guo Liqing demonstrate the spear techniques he had memorized.
Guo Liqing held the gun in both hands and, following the example, demonstrated the gun techniques he had memorized.
Qiu Chuji watched from the side and would point out any mistakes he made.
After practicing only a few times, Guo Liqing was able to imitate 90% of the eight moves.
Qiu Chuji observed this and nodded inwardly: Although Guo Jing seems foolish, he is wise beyond his years, and his martial arts talent surpasses that of Yang Kang.
After sheathing his spear, Guo Liqing felt a bit puzzled and asked directly, "Master Qiu, I feel that this spear technique relies heavily on skillful application of force. But my strength is much greater than that, so using skillful application doesn't seem to unleash its full power. What's going on?"
Qiu Chuji said, "I just told you that the martial arts of Quanzhen, even the spear techniques, are not for killing! The pursuit of immense power is not the true meaning of cultivation! On the contrary, you must learn to control your power."
Guo Liqing sighed inwardly, not wanting to argue with Qiu Chuji, and continued to ask, "Then I wish to integrate my internal energy into my spear technique, is there a method?"
"Internal energy integrated into spear techniques?" Qiu Chuji said in a deep voice, "That is internal strength. If you master the seventy-two spear techniques, you may be able to understand how to use internal strength."
However, when it comes to applying internal energy to weapons, only my master in the world can do it. In the martial world today, I haven't seen anyone else who can.
Guo Liqing was taken aback. Was it really that difficult?
Qiu Chuji said, "Let's stop here for today! Don't try to learn too much at once. During my time in Mongolia, I will dedicate time each day to teaching you, and I will make sure you learn this spear technique."
"Thank you very much, Master Qiu!"
Qiu Chuji nodded in satisfaction.
After sending Qiu Chuji to rest, Guo Liqing took a long spear and practiced outside.
He began practicing the subsequent moves based on his memory.
This practice lasted for two hours, but yielded little result.
At this moment, a soldier came to report that someone was requesting an audience.
"Who is this person?"
"They said they were members of the Beggars' Sect."
Guo Liqing was taken aback, then said, "Bring them here."
"yes!"
Guo Liqing returned to the yurt, and after a while, a middle-aged man who looked like a beggar walked in. It was Lu Youjiao.
"Brother Guo!"
"Elder Lu, you and Huang Rong left without even saying goodbye that day."
Lu Youjiao looked somewhat ashamed; leaving without saying goodbye was an inexcusable act anywhere.
"That day, the gang leader was very angry and said that you should continue to be your Golden Knife Prince Consort, so he took us away."
"What about Rong'er?"
"Our leader led us all the way back to Mongolia, but then disappeared along the way!"
"Missing?" Guo Liqing quickly stepped forward.
Lu Youjiao quickly said, "Brother Guo, don't worry, the gang leader left on his own."
Where did she leave a message?
"No." Lu Youjiao shook his head. "The leader didn't leave a message about where she went, but she did leave a letter. She said, 'Brother Guo, you have the ambition to save the world, and our Beggars' Sect also takes it as our responsibility to protect the Song Dynasty and resist the Jin Dynasty. The leader asked us to help you, but we don't force you.'"
Guo Liqing smiled slightly and said, "Actually, she is quite reasonable when it comes to the big picture."
Lu Youjiao sighed, "The gang leader is still young, but he has a very broad vision."
Guo Liqing looked at Lu Youjiao and asked, "So, Elder Lu, you've come here today to help me?"
"The gang leader said she wasn't giving us orders in her capacity as gang leader; whether we came or not was entirely voluntary. However, many brothers in our gang admire Brother Guo's martial arts skills and character, and they are all willing to join us."
Guo Liqing nodded and said, "It would be wonderful if the Beggars' Sect brothers could come to help. However..."
"What concerns does Brother Guo have?" Lu Youjiao was a little puzzled. He had already come to serve him, so why would he have any objections?
Guo Liqing looked at Lu Youjiao and said with a serious expression, "The army's marching and fighting are different from the gang's chivalrous deeds. If the Beggars' Sect brothers really want to follow me to restore the Han Dynasty, then we cannot act according to the rules of the gang."
"I understand the logic, but Brother Guo, we're used to being relaxed and carefree..."
Guo Liqing raised his hand to stop Lu Youjiao from continuing, "Elder Lu, I only care about one thing: do you all want to restore the Han dynasty?"
"Of course, as the number one gang in the world, our Beggars' Sect takes this as our mission!"
"Alright! This is our common goal." Guo Liqing looked at Lu Youjiao and suddenly said, "How about this? Gather the brothers you brought, and we'll meet and talk face-to-face!"
"The brothers are all outside the tent!"
"It's not convenient here," Guo Liqing said softly. "This is Mongolian territory."
Lu Youjiao understood and quickly whispered, "Understood. I'll come to find Brother Guo tonight at midnight."
"good!"
After Lu Youjiao left, Guo Liqing began to study the spear technique again, but after practicing for a while, Genghis Khan's attendants came to Guo Liqing's residence.
Guo Liqing followed the attendant to Genghis Khan's royal tent.
Mongolia is currently in the early stages of its development and doesn't have many rules, so Genghis Khan treats Guo Liqing casually.
"Has Master Qiu and his party all made arrangements?"
"Everything is arranged."
Genghis Khan nodded, quite satisfied with Guo Liqing.
"This Taoist priest, I asked him for the secret to immortality, but he kept advising me to kill less. What's that saying from your Central Plains?"
"He's changing the subject!"
Genghis Khan laughed, "Why are you acting like one of those scholars from the Central Plains, all pedantic and pretentious? This is just... utterly nonsensical!"
Guo Liqing smiled and said, "You can say that, but can I?"
"Your Majesty, Master Qiu is right. You should think less in order to prolong your life."
Genghis Khan sighed, "Jing'er! It's not that I don't want less trouble, but now that Mongolia is newly pacified, I have too many things to deal with." Genghis Khan shook his head, then looked at Guo Liqing and asked, "Jing'er, you and Master Qiu are close. Could you ask him privately if he has any methods for achieving immortality, but you won't tell me?"
Guo Liqing was taken aback, inwardly complaining.
Ancient emperors were obsessed with achieving immortality!
Guo Liqing shook his head and said, "Great Khan, I have traveled throughout the Central Plains and have never heard of any method for achieving immortality. However, the Central Plains is a vast and resource-rich land, and there are some tonics for prolonging life. If the Great Khan needs them, I can find some for you when I travel through the Central Plains again in some time."