Chapter 8 The Heart of Poyang Lake
There are countless people who practice martial arts in the world, and there are countless martial arts sects like carps crossing the river, and each sect has its own martial arts and mental methods, but when practicing internal strength, it is nothing more than sitting and lying down. However, Ren Cheng tried to practice internal strength a few years ago, and naturally passed it on to Lin Yin. And because Lin Yin already has a small internal force in his body, he has overcome the difficulties at the beginning of everything, so his internal strength accumulation is much faster than that of ordinary practitioners, which is a later story.
Day after day, the three of them spent a month on the edge of Poyang Lake with heavy hearts. Ren Cheng gradually felt that he couldn't restrain his physical strength, and he would vomit black blood every night at the third watch, and his spirit was getting worse and worse. Although Ren Yue and Lin Yin didn't know that their eldest brother vomited blood every night, they were very uncomfortable when they saw him languishing day after day, and they no longer bothered about where to play, but they just guarded him day and day, for fear that if they were not careful, they would never see him again.
Internal strength needs to be cultivated for a long time, and simple fist and foot kung fu has no such limitation, and after Lin Yin has some internal strength foundation, Ren Yue began to teach him some simple martial arts. The two of them always thought that they couldn't let Ren Cheng worry and be anxious, so one taught hard and the other studied hard, but they also made rapid progress.
On this day, looking at the two people practicing in the courtyard, Ren Cheng suddenly said: "Let's rent a small boat this afternoon and go rowing on the lake." ”
Lin Yin stopped, smiled and said, "I haven't learned this set of Cloud Piercing Palms yet, let's go back when I learn it." Ren Yue also nodded in agreement.
Ren Chengdao: "In less than a month, you have learned three sets of martial arts, take a break today." Lin Yin and the others no longer reluctantly opposed him, so they nodded and agreed.
In the afternoon, the three of them borrowed a small boat, Lin Yin shook the pulp, and slowly rowed towards the center of the lake. At this time, it was almost autumn, and the sun above his head was still as hot as fire, Ren Cheng and his sister were sitting in the tent, the cool breeze carried water vapor, but they didn't feel very hot, and they didn't care about him when they saw Lin Yin shaking his sweat. Ren Yue leaned on his brother, looked at the water outside the boat in a daze, hummed a song in the middle of the river, and remained motionless. Ren Cheng's face was pale, his eyes were closed, and no one spoke.
I don't know how long I rowed, and I couldn't tell where I swam, but suddenly I saw a small island not far ahead, the island seemed to be not small, and there were many houses and pedestrians on it. Ren Cheng asked Lin Yin to dock the boat, and the three of them went to the island. There is a street on the island, dozens of households, and in addition to the nearby fishermen, there are some tourists, so there are all kinds of hotels and inns. With nothing to do, the three of them decided to stay on the island for one night, eat some local snacks first, and then go to the inn to stay overnight.
There were two restaurants on the island, and Ren Cheng took the two to the one near the lake. found a place by the window and sat down, so he ordered a lot of dishes nonsense, and didn't care whether he finished eating or not. It's not dinner time, and there are not a few people in the store, and the second and third of them don't greet each other after ordering the food, and leaning lazily against the pillar. The three of them were talking with each other, each with their own thoughts, and they were very quiet.
The three of them slowly ate until dark, and the hotel gradually became more crowded. Suddenly, Ren Cheng turned his head and saw four more people coming in, these four people were dressed differently from ordinary fishermen and tourists, dressed luxuriously, three of them were carrying swords, and a man in black was holding a jade cigarette stick. Ren Cheng saw that they were walking without a sound, knowing that the martial arts of these four people were not weak, the man in black seemed to notice that Ren Cheng was looking at them, glanced over here, and did not speak.
After the four of them sat down, they kept talking in a low voice, and Ren Cheng had no intention of listening, but he had deep internal strength, and he also heard some of their conversations. He has almost been in seclusion in recent months, and he doesn't know much about the major events in the rivers and lakes, and when he hears the four people talk about some new things in the rivers and lakes in the near future, he gradually pays attention.
Suddenly, Ren Chengteng stood up and walked towards the four people, without luggage, and asked directly: "What are the four of you going to Dalin Temple to do with Master Xuanzheng?" It turned out that the four people were saying that there were masters in the Dalin Temple who left martial arts secrets, and now it is known to the whole world, and many characters have to go there to "borrow" things.
When the four of them saw a strange man coming over and asked, they didn't stand up, and one of the young men in Tsing Yi looked up and asked, "Don't you know?" ”
Ren Cheng vaguely guessed that the matter of leaving a secret book for the abbot was passed on, and the people of the rivers and lakes thought that even Xuanzheng valued something that was rare and good, so he had the heart to take it. It's inconvenient to say it clearly, so he said: "I have had several relationships with Master Xuanzheng, and I have received many of his guidance, I don't know how many people are looking for him to do?" ”
The young man said: "Brother Tai, you are also a person who practices martial arts, but I don't know that Xuan Zheng recently got a martial arts cheatbook, it is said that this cheat can be practiced in the world, so the four of us brothers also want to go over to see which master left the cheats, whether it is really as wonderful as the rumors." ”
Ren Cheng was eight or nine points sure that the booklet he left behind was coveted by people in the rivers and lakes, and said: "I really haven't heard of this matter in Xia, I don't know how the news came out?" And how many people will go to that Dalin Temple? He thought to himself, he must not bring a lot of trouble to Dalin Temple because of his trust, and he had the heart to inquire clearly.
At this time, another long-bearded man said: "You are also lonely and unheard, this news is said by a highly respected monk in Dalin Temple, whether it is true or not, you will know if you go." Do you want to get a piece of the pie too? Ren Cheng didn't answer, thanked him, and sat back. Ren Yue asked him what was the matter, but he only shook his head and did not answer.
The long-bearded man walked over from his seat and said to Ren Cheng: "Your Excellency, if you also want to go to Dalin Temple to fight for the cheats, why don't you go with the four of us, if we are lucky enough to get the cheats, then the benefits will definitely be indispensable to yours." "In fact, it is taboo to gang up with strangers to grab treasures, but these four people know that there are countless martial arts characters who go to Jiangzhou, and they see that Ren Cheng has martial arts, so they want to go together, so there is a good chance of winning, in fact, the four of them also met halfway together.
Ren Cheng refused and said no, the man persuaded a few more words, Ren Yue knew the reason, and said impatiently: "What cheats are not uncommon for us, that thing was originally my brother's ......" Before the words were finished, Ren Cheng hurriedly interrupted and said: "I'm not interested in those ethereal things, so I don't need to invite again." ”
The man knew something was wrong, glanced at his companion, and said to Ren Chengdao: "Your Excellency, aren't you afraid that your martial arts are low, and you can't protect yourself when you go there?" In fact, don't worry, my three companions are all famous masters of martial arts, even if they can't take the treasure, they can protect you. ”
Ren Cheng smiled noncommittally, Lin Yin Ren Yue was secretly angry, Ren Yue couldn't help but say: "If my brother can't protect himself, I'm afraid that you will be sent to death if you go, so it's better to stay on this island." What Ren Yue said was true, but after Ren Cheng's martial arts attainment, he rarely walked around in the martial arts, and no one else saw him when he killed Tianyi and the three people, so he had almost no reputation in the rivers and lakes, far less famous than his father Ren Xiao, a cold gentleman. After Dalin Temple, the people of the rivers and lakes gradually learned that Tianyi was lost in the hands of people a year ago, and as for who the young man was, few people knew.
The man was not angry, and said with a smile: "I think Brother Ling is only twenty-seven or eighteen, and no matter how high his martial arts are, he may not be higher than us, little girl, don't talk nonsense." ”
Ren Cheng replied: "It is true that the martial arts are not worth mentioning, and there is no difference between me and me. Ren Yue saw that no one looked down on his brother, and said angrily: "You are simply unreasonable, are you old and martial arts?" Then why don't you go home and retire well, strive for a long life, and then you will naturally be invincible in the world. ”
This man was originally a famous figure in Hebei, and recently learned that Jiujiang Dalin Temple has a peerless secret book, so he had the heart to come and take a look. He originally met an opponent in Hebei, but he met a young man by the Yangtze River, and he didn't agree with each other, and he was defeated after dozens of moves, and he has been haunted by this matter, and now when he heard Ren Yue say this, he remembered the hateful thing, his face changed, and he said angrily: "Little girl with sharp teeth and sharp mouth, don't know what to do." ”
Ren Yue saw that he was angry, but he had no fear, and glared angrily: "You just go by yourself, why bother us, aren't you afraid of death and ask us for protection?" Ren Cheng saw that his sister's words were unceremonious, and he didn't stop it, and he felt that this man was really rude.
The man smiled, didn't speak, and suddenly pressed a palm on Ren Cheng's table for the three of them, only to hear a pop, and a piece of the table fell directly, which was palm-shaped, and there was a palm-shaped hole on the table.
"Are you Hebei Wu Zhaoyuan? This yin and yang palm is not bad. "Ren Cheng has heard of this person, this Wu Zhao's original name is not small, and his palm skills are indeed not shallow.
That person is Hebei Yin Yang Jun Wu Zhaoyuan, who just tried his own famous skills, and saw that this person knew himself, he was secretly proud in his heart, and said with a smile: "It's here, I don't know how my martial arts are, can I protect Your Excellency?" ”
Ren Yue and Lin Yin saw that this person's martial arts were extraordinary, and they were also slightly impressed, so they stopped saying ha, Ren Cheng smiled and said: "Mr. Wu's martial arts are extraordinary, without twenty or thirty years of hard practice, this yin and yang palm can only press the table at most, but not the hand print." Wu Zhaoyuan said proudly: "That's right, Your Excellency has some insight." ”
Ren Cheng ignored him, and said: "If Mr. Wu does not sting when the moon is full every month, Guan Yuan's acupoint will not sting, this yin and yang palm is considered a great achievement, I don't know if you have ......" Ren Xiao has been wandering the rivers and lakes for decades, and has had dealings with the ancestors of the Wu family, knowing that Guan Yuan's acupoint will hurt several times a month when this martial arts is first practiced, and the deeper the skill, the lighter the pain, and it will be considered a great success when there is no pain. Ren Cheng had heard his father talk about it, so he knew this verse.
Wu Zhaoyuan's Yin Yang Palm Skill is profound, but he has not yet practiced to the fullest, and when he heard Ren Cheng's words, he was shocked, changed color slightly, and snorted: "It's not a secret, Your Excellency knows that this section is not a big deal." I don't know your honorable name, what school you inherit? ”
Ren Chengdao: "It's not worth mentioning in the next name, when Mr. Wu practices in the future, he might as well soak in a hot water bucket, so that he may practice faster, and when the moon is full every month, Guan Yuan's pain will be reduced." "Living Yang and Dead Yin, especially men are more masculine bodies, where the practitioner's Yin and Yang martial arts will lead to the disharmony of Yin and Yang in the body, hot water immersion is conducive to the foot less Yin to Guan Yuan, and the harmony of Yin and Yang in the Qi Sea is beneficial to the cultivation of this kind of kung fu. He understood this verse after a little thought.