After Li Jingwei practiced the method of controlling qi taught by Cao Tianzheng several times, he basically achieved the unity of form and qi.

According to Old Man Cao, while performing moves, the breath is also operated, so that the qi moves with the form, the form moves with the qi, and the combination of form and qi can give vitality to one move and one style. If there are only moves, it becomes what is commonly referred to as a showcase.

Old Man Cao nodded frequently from the sidelines, and once again saw Li Jingwei finish practicing the method of controlling qi, and said: "Now, you carefully experience the method of qi operation just now, and then try to use it together with the Tai Chi Gong method you practiced, and pay attention to the integration of Tai Chi true qi and moves, so that it can be integrated." ”

Li Jingwei breathed slightly, quickly repeated all kinds of tricks in his heart, and then slowly got up and fought unhurriedly. When the fight was over, Li Jingwei did not stop, because the integration of the method of controlling qi gave him a feeling of sudden enlightenment. So, without any pause, Li Jingwei started fighting a second time.

At this moment, in Li Jingwei's heart, he forgot everything around him, and he seemed to have become a world of his own, and the whole world was moving with him. After the second pass, there was no pause, and the third pass began. The end of each time is the beginning of the next time, and Tuesday is like a circle, there is no beginning and no end, only endless eternity.

Cao Tianzheng looked at all this, and his heart was a little puzzled at first, and then he realized what Li Jingwei seemed to understand.

The practice of the Taoist mind and the emphasis on epiphany is a very critical moment for practitioners. If you succeed in an epiphany, you will be able to greatly increase your skills and even improve to a higher level, but if you fail to have an epiphany, you may be stagnant for many years. So, epiphany is an opportunity that is hard to come by. Therefore, no one must disturb Li Jingwei at this time.

After realizing Li Jingwei's condition, Cao Tianzheng did not dare to slack off, vigilantly checked the situation around him, and began to protect Li Jingwei.

Li Jingwei was completely unaware of this at this time, and he was still immersed in his own world. Gradually, he punched faster and faster, and finally turned into a mass of figures. Then, it gradually slowed down, and finally it was like punching in the viscous asphalt, and every move was extremely slow. Later, the moves gradually returned to their normal speed. At this time, Li Jingwei's clothes were completely soaked.

Suddenly, Li Jingwei stopped after closing the momentum, and the whole person looked up at the sky, standing stupidly and motionless. After about a quarter of an hour passed like this, I saw that Li Jingwei's clothes suddenly swelled up, like a balloon inflated to the limit, and then the gas around his body dissipated with a bang and returned to its original state.

If an outsider takes a closer look, they will find that the original soaked clothes are as dry as ever.

At this time, Li Jingwei seemed to have really come back to his senses. He turned around and saw Cao Tianzheng, who was looking at him in surprise, and asked puzzledly, "Old Cao, what's wrong with you?

Cao Lao shook his head and didn't answer, he was still in shock.

Because he saw that now Li Jingwei's Tai Chi method has actually become natural, without any flaws. Moreover, what surprised him the most was that when Li Jingwei was boxing at the beginning, there seemed to be the shadow of an outsider in his strength, but later there was no trace.

Now, what Li Jingwei is practicing is completely a set of natural Tai Chi Gong methods, which alludes to the essence of Taoism.

In addition, Cao Tianzheng also noticed that Li Jingwei seemed to be reborn, his eyes were completely restrained, clear and profound, and his gestures faintly drove the qi of heaven and earth, giving people a sense of unity between heaven and man.

"Jingwei, I didn't expect you to have such a talent, it's really unattainable. Cao Tianzheng said with emotion.

"Old Cao, you have won the prize. Li Jingwei said modestly as usual, and then asked with some curiosity: "But why do you always say that?"

At first, he thought that Cao Lao was praising him for his speed in learning the law of imperial qi, but he didn't look like Cao Lao's expression, so he asked.

"You have now entered the realm of selflessness and perfection. You must know that this is already the realm of Tai Chi Gong cultivation, and many people will not be able to get a glimpse of it for the rest of their lives. ”

"From entering the hall to entering the house, this is a metamorphosis, like a cicada that has to shed its original shell before it can fly high. Some cicada larvae have to live in the soil for several years or even more than ten years before they have the opportunity to burrow out of the soil and molt and feather. And many cicadas don't even have a chance to crawl out of the soil. ”

Cao Tianzheng said, glanced at the young man in front of him again, and sighed in his heart, what a proud son of heaven!

When he was in Zhao Yici's courtyard house in Kyoto, Li Jingwei thought that he was already selfless and perfect, but today he really realized that it was not the real perfection, but only the physical perfection, not the mental perfection.

Of course, Li Jingwei also knows that the realm of selflessness and perfection that Cao Tianzheng said is divided according to the current realm of Tai Chi cultivation. If you follow the division method of the era in which Song Ziyu lived, it is estimated that it is only equivalent to the realm of the consummation of the inner holy realm.

After hearing that he had entered the realm of selflessness and perfection, Li Jingwei could also feel the improvement of his strength, including the sublimation of his state of mind. However, he did not appear elated. On the contrary, there is a faint melancholy on his face.

"Elder Cao, what I have experienced in the past two or three months can be said to have subverted my perception of the world for so many years since I was a child. I was thinking just now, if a person who cultivates martial arts has superhuman abilities, then how should I restrain his behavior? If his behavior is not restrained, then how can I protect the interests of many ordinary people? If I reach the same state as you one day, can I still keep my true heart?" Li Jingwei said to Cao Lao cautiously.

These words were all in his heart, and they also expressed the worries in his heart.

Imagine if one day someone felt that he could easily decide the life and death of others, would he feel that he was God Almighty and could be free from the constraints of the world.

Hearing Li Jingwei's repeated questions, Cao Lao felt relieved. At a young age, a person has the ability to surpass ordinary people, and it is hard to guarantee that he will not feel that Lao Tzu is the best in the world and can do whatever he wants. However, after hearing Li Jingwei's words just now, he was sure that this kind of thing would not happen to him.

When a person realizes the harm of a certain behavior, he will consciously restrain his behavior. Moreover, it can be seen that Li Jingwei is a very self-disciplined person.

So, he also said: "Jingwei, it is really commendable that you can think about such a deep problem." ”

"In life, when some people know that they have extraordinary abilities, they may first become complacent and think about how to use this ability to gain fame, fortune and status for themselves. The first thing that comes to your mind is the harm that can be caused by uncontrolled ability, which is really rare. ”

Cao Lao patted Li Jingwei on the shoulder, and then said: "There are chivalrous people in this world at any time, and there are also young people, but the truth that if you do too much injustice, you will kill yourself, is also eternal. Criminals, no matter how skilled their kung fu is, will inevitably be punished in the end. ”

"For now, countries generally have organizations to restrain warriors or superpowers, specifically to deal with those scum. Moreover, after all, it is a society governed by the rule of law, and the warriors do not dare to openly oppose the law and the state apparatus. ”

"In addition, martial artists have always existed, and it is not that you realized its existence today, and it only began to exist, but it is not common for martial artists to deal with ordinary people in society, right? So, you don't have to worry too much. ”

After hearing what Cao Lao said, Li Jingwei suddenly realized that his thinking seemed to have reached a dead end just now.

Cao Lao is right, the warriors in this world have always been there, whether they are aware of their existence or not, they all exist objectively. I have always been a society of warriors in my life.

After thinking about this, I suddenly felt comfortable. He said to Cao Tianzheng with some embarrassment: "It's that I think a little narrow, thank you for your enlightenment." ”

"The great man of chivalry is for the country and the people, and the small man of chivalry is a friend and neighbor. It's not a bad thing for a person to be capable. When needed, we can defend our families and the country, and we can also help others, but what is so bad? The key lies in how a person uses his or her abilities, whether it is for his own interests, for the public interest, or for the interests of the majority, and whether it is out of selfishness or public welfare. Cao Lao said earnestly to Li Jingwei, "In my opinion, ability is actually a kind of responsibility, and it also means a kind of responsibility. Therefore, you don't have to dwell on the ability itself, but think about how to make good use of your ability. I hope you understand that. ”

What Cao Tianzheng said was actually the same as what his grandfather Xiao Chufeng said in the past. However, the sublimation of his mood made Li Jingwei's understanding of these words more profound.

"I've got it all in my mind. Li Jingwei bowed respectfully to Cao Lao, and then said: "The ancients have a cloud, 'listening to your words, better than reading a book for ten years', I have always been unable to deeply understand the meaning of this sentence before, and listening to your teachings today really benefited me for a lifetime." Today, I am afraid that I will not be able to repay you in this life. ”

"Hehe, this is the second time you've bowed to me today. Cao Lao smiled: "There is nothing you need to repay, you and I are very close to each other, all this is fate, don't say anything to repay or not." ”

"Besides, Tai Chi is part of the inheritance of my Chinese civilization, and it is a blessing to have someone pass it on well. So, I'm really happy that you can do that. ”

Li Jingwei saw that Cao Lao had always been calm and light-hearted, and knew that this old man was a real strange person, so he couldn't help but ask again: "Cao Lao, you have an unfathomable kung fu, why are you willing to live such a dull life now? Haven't you ever thought of making contributions like some historical figures?"

Regarding Li Jingwei's questioning, Cao Tianzheng naturally knew that he was due to the nature of a young man.

Let me ask, who did not have the dream of going to the end of the world with a sword when he was young? Who did not have the yearning to pull out the mountains and cover the world? Therefore, when he heard Li Jingwei ask this, he did not feel strange at all.

He looked at Li Jingwei and said seriously:

"There are thousands of people in this world, some people hope to be able to wear brocade clothes and horses, some people want to be rich in the world, some people want to be beautiful, some people want to learn to be rich and five cars, some people hope that 'the worries of the world first and worry about the joy of the world after the world', and some people are 'I would rather bear the people of the world than the people of the world bear me'. ”

"Everyone has their own life pursuits, and that's understandable. History is driven by a group of people with dreams, who can be toiling people, dignitaries, and wealthy businessmen. As long as there is a dream, there will be the motivation to move forward. “

After taking a sip of water, Cao Lao continued: "In my opinion, an ordinary life is the real life. Just like now, every day children and grandchildren go around their knees, and they can chat with little friends like you, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, pots and pans, and life is very fulfilling. 'Chaowen said, you can die at night. I want to live the life I want, not a life dominated by desires, and not a life in the eyes of others. ”

"Therefore, a life that is dull or even idle in the eyes of many people is a comfortable life in my eyes. In "Lü's Spring and Autumn Period", there are people who have clouds, so they nourish their nature, and they are not so sexually raised. The people of this world, those who are confused, mostly use sex to nourish things, and they do not know the severity. There is also the cloud, "The longevity of all life is also smooth, and the one who does not go well in life also desires." Therefore, the saint must first be satisfied. All this is to say that people must abstain from material desires in order to cultivate their self-cultivation and attain longevity. In the future, you will find that many hidden warriors, they are not incapable of making meritorious achievements, but they have their own pursuits. ”

"You are already a professor at a top international university at a young age, and you are very self-disciplined and can manage yourself well, and your future achievements will be limitless. However, I hope you can always have a flat heart. And, 'when the wind is easy to break, the leeward is long.' This is not to say that you are not allowed to make meritorious contributions, but to advance and retreat in moderation, indifferently from things, and not to be in the limelight for fame and fortune. I hope you can go with the flow and not force it. ”

Speaking of this, Cao Tianzheng glanced at Li Jingwei lovingly, and then said: "Of course, although we haven't known each other for a long time, I can see your character, you are not the kind of person who values fame and fortune, and you are also very in line with the essence of Taoism's 'Taoism and Nature' to people and things." So, just follow your heart and be yourself. ”

Years of life experience have given Cao Tianzheng a deep understanding of human nature, and he is also very accurate in seeing people. Just like choosing Bai Jingchun as the leader of Hongmen and choosing Cheng Zongquan as his son-in-law, all of them verified his unique vision. In terms of knowing people, the old man is really unattainable.

Since the two started talking, he has also been observing Li Jingwei, whether it is his heart or dealing with people, he is very satisfied. It is very commendable for a young man in his twenties to be able to do this.

As soon as the conversation changed, Cao Tianzheng said again: "Although you are now in the realm of selflessness, you still don't seem to know much about the practical application of Taijiquan. In the future, the way of attack and defense and the method of luck of Tai Chi need to be strengthened. If you wish, from tomorrow onwards, I can instruct you a little bit in the actual practice of Tai Chi. ”

Li Jingwei was very happy when he heard this. He immediately replied: "Thank you, Elder Cao, if you are willing, I very much hope that you will accept me as your disciple." ”

For a long time, he practiced Tai Chi under the guidance of his grandfather, although he was instructed by Zhang Longcheng, Zhou Chenggang, Song Ziyu and other masters, but there was never a master of the Eight Classics.

Although Zhang Longcheng hoped that Li Jingwei would worship under Wudang in his early years, Li Jingwei was not interested in the Tao of Tai Chi at that time, and was more obsessed with mathematics. Now, with the deepening of his understanding of the Tao of Tai Chi, he is increasingly aware of his own shortcomings, and hopes to be able to improve his cultivation of Tai Chi Gong. In this case, there is also an urgent need for guidance from a master like Cao Tianzheng.

Cao Tianzheng thought for a while and said, "Okay." I have never accepted an apprentice in my life, so you are both my founding disciple and my closing disciple. However, accepting disciples is a very serious matter, and it is necessary to worship the teacher according to the old rules. In modern society, this may seem cliché, but it is unavoidable. ”

"Okay, master, let's do it according to your old arrangement. Li Jingwei is also clever, so he changed his name to master immediately.

Then, he said solemnly: "Moreover, I also think that an ancient inheritance not only inherits the exercises, but also inherits the Chinese culture, so that it can be a real inheritance." ”

Li Jingwei's words made Cao Lao very satisfied. If Tai Chi Gong is detached from cultural inheritance, just like the art of boxing in the West, it has become a pure fighting skill, and without cultural heritage, it will not be able to last for a long time after all.

"Okay, we're going to have an apprenticeship this weekend. This day is an auspicious day for the Taoist zodiac, and I will invite a few old friends to watch the ceremony.

The two discussed the specific details again before parting with each other and leaving. On the way back, Li Jingwei's heart was full of excitement, and at the same time, he seemed to have a sense of belonging, a feeling of indescribability.