Chapter 22: The Refining Method

"Have you seen enough, boy?" At this time, the majestic voice of Martial Master Li sounded in his ears, and Tian Jihong quickly withdrew the hand that was about to pick up the treasure knife, and turned his head to look at Li Ming, who was walking slowly beside him. At this time, Martial Master Li still had a somewhat depressed look on his face, and it seemed that he had just talked to the caravan people not very well.

Li Ming couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in his heart when he saw that Tianjihong had been so late to appear so long late. Yesterday he thought this little guy was quite different, he looked like a clever child; But cultivation relies on perseverance and unremitting perseverance accumulated over time, and I chose such an early time to meet Tianjihong just to see if this little guy has a firm determination to start cultivating. But if Ji Hong couldn't even do the first thing he asked for today, then it would be difficult for him to go too far on the path of cultivation.

"I'm sorry, Master Li, I... I didn't mean to be late! Something suddenly happened at home..."Seeing Master's expression, Tian Jihong couldn't help but lower his head. In the final analysis, it was his fault for failing to keep the previous agreement, and even if he really lost this great opportunity to apprentice, then he had to suffer silently.

"Alas! You kid, I don't know what to say about you. Li Ming could only shake his head slightly, looking at the young man who had given him high hopes, "I really didn't expect that you couldn't even do the first thing I explained, although most of the guys who came to me to apprentice before couldn't hold on to the back, but there were really few who fell in this first level." It's a pity to see that you looked so confident and sincere yesterday, and you don't look like a cheating person. ”

"But rules are rules. There are no rules, and no one in my country can make an exception. Li Ming rebuked solemnly at this time, "I said yesterday that no matter what the reason for being late today, I can't take you as an apprentice anymore." ”

Tian Jihong's heart couldn't help but tighten, and he was thinking about explaining something more. But at this time, Martial Master Li frowned, as if he had noticed that something was wrong. "Hey, what's the injury on your arm? How badly hurt? Li Ming pointed to the rather tight wound that Tianjihong was bandaging, and with his perception, he could naturally see that Tianjihong's injury was definitely not caused by bumps and bumps on weekdays, most of them were deep knife wounds.

"Master Mingjian, the disciple's late arrival today is indeed for a reason." Tian Jihong hurriedly took the opportunity to explain, and then told Martial Master Li in detail about last night's experience.

After slowly listening to Tian Jihong's story, Li Ming's face gradually showed an excited expression, and when he heard that the fourth child had escaped and the seventh child had been captured, he couldn't help but step forward and hold Tian Jihong's shoulder tightly, and asked loudly: "You mean, the fourth child in that group mentioned that he handed over the package to his eldest brother, right?" It seems that my guess is correct, this group of cunning guys actually played such a good game with me about changing the tanuki for the prince! ”

"Hm," Tian Jihong was still a little stunned at the moment, staring at Li Ming and asking, "Master Li, are you the one who made the knife mentioned by those mountain bandits?" Did the package turn out to be yours? ”

"That's right, I really didn't expect you kid to help solve a big trouble for me!" Li Ming said excitedly, "A few days ago, when I was escorting the caravan through the Dongyun Mountain Range, I didn't think that I would bump into this group of scum who didn't have long eyes on the way. Among the few of them, only the big master and the second master have some skills and know a little bit of cultivation, and it is not a trouble to deal with the two of them with my strength, and the two masters fell under my knife after a fight. It's just that what I didn't expect was that a few of them were very treacherous, and while I was making a move, a few people sneaked into the carriage behind the caravan and took a few cargo boxes; These guys were very well hidden, and I was so focused on fighting with their boss and dick that I didn't notice the movements of those guys for a while. ”

"Originally, this was none of my business, the next task was just to protect the safety of their personnel, and the loss of goods was not to blame for the division. But I didn't expect that among the things they got was a package for the teacher, which contained things that were very important to me. The teacher has been keeping this package by his side on weekdays, and that day he put the package in the car when he was thinking about doing it with the mountain bandits, and it turned out that something like this. Li was obviously a little indignant, such a big master as himself was actually put on a table by a few sneaky mortals.

"Then again, you kid is so capable? He actually captured one of them by himself, and defeated the four masters who knew martial arts alone when he was hit hard? Li Ming's words changed, and he stared at Tian Jihong in some surprise and asked, "Although none of the remaining people are cultivators, but these two evil bandits are placed on weekdays, I am afraid that several adults will not be their opponents when they go up together, how did you do it... Didn't you say you don't know how to practice? ”

"Well, I didn't mean to hide it from you, Master, but it was true that the apprentice had learned some methods of refining the body under the guidance of his father when he was young, which led to the strength of the physical body beyond ordinary people, so he was able to win by luck." Tian Jihong hugged his fists and explained, "However, I have never known the mantra of spiritual power cultivation, so I dare not say that I know the method of cultivation, and I hope you understand, Master." ”

"Oh? Is that what happened? It seems that Ling Zun is not a simple character, so let me listen to the detailed description of the body refining method you have learned before. ”

So Tian Jihong honestly told Li Ming some of the tricks that his father instructed him on weekdays, these things sounded like there was no order, and most of what his father taught him every day was an explanation of the body structure or actual combat methods, such as the use of the breath in the dantian, several meridians that need to be opened in the human body, the strengths and weaknesses of various military skills, and how to perfectly control their strength and speed in some actual combat battles.

Of course, in addition to these, Dad has strict requirements for his physical exercise every day. Tian Jihong walked and climbed with heavy objects at the beginning, to later practiced all kinds of basic weapons to exercise his skills, and finally his father would personally dismantle the moves with him, and he needed to block and dodge different moves. These don't seem to be particularly rigorous exercises, but it is already an impossible task for Tian Jihong, a child who is less than ten years old, under this practice on weekdays, if he is a little careless, he may hurt his muscles and bones, and even Tian Jihong himself does not remember how many flesh and skin injuries he suffered during the period due to mistakes in training weapons or dismantling moves.

However, the effect of such a workout is also very significant. After three or four years of continuous tempering, Tian Jihong, who was not yet ten years old at the time, already felt that his strength was worthy of several adults; Its skills are also becoming more and more proficient, if ordinary people attack themselves, with their own speed, they can basically make the other party unable to get close; And the mastery of the eighteen weapons makes it easy to deal with all kinds of enemies. Compared with the ignorant appearance when he first started exercising a few years ago, Tianjihong at this time can be regarded as a rebirth.

Listening to Tian Jihong's words, although Li Ming's face did not change, he felt more and more shocked in his heart. These don't seem to involve spiritual cultivation at all, and they may not sound too surprising to others; But in the ears of a cultivator like Li Ming, it was extremely wonderful. He still couldn't understand how the father who instructed him to exercise was able to explain the knack of physical cultivation and physical use so clearly and thoroughly without involving the spiritual power cultivation method, so that even young children who were completely ignorant could benefit a lot from this guidance, and finally be able to cultivate such a strong body; Even a master like himself, when he heard some of Tian Jihong's explanations on physical cultivation, he would resonate and make him feel that there was something to learn from. If your guess is correct, then the origin of this kid's father is a little terrifying, at least he is also the leader in the entire martial arts world.

However, these words in his heart naturally would not be said to the Tian Ji Hong in front of him, and after Tian Ji Hong finished speaking, Li Ming actually slowly saw the huge potential that had not yet been tapped in Tian Ji Hong. Although the age at which he began to come into contact with cultivation has been somewhat delayed, under the method of refining the body under his father's guidance, this kid's basic skills can be described as extremely solid, and once he enters the path of cultivation, he will definitely catch up and soar in a short period of time. Such a good talent fell into his hands today, and he said that he would not let it go.

Seeing that Li Ming on the side was a little distracted, Tian Jihong was still nervous in his heart, and he was still worried about whether he could move the master to give him another chance, so he asked cautiously: "Master, you see that the apprentices who should be said have said everything." Yesterday I really fought with those two bandits for a whole night, and I was not lightly injured, but I didn't expect to miss the time agreed with you, you just see the apprentice to help you find the clue of this package, or... Think about giving me another chance? Naturally, he wouldn't say that he was late because he overslept.

Li Ming was worried that he had just mentioned that Tianjihong had lost his qualifications, and he was a little hesitant and embarrassed to retract what he said. Now seeing that this kid is so sensible, he just gave himself a step down, so he naturally continued Tianjihong's words: "Well, for the sake of your kid who is indeed doing things for a reason, plus helping me a great favor for my teacher, today I will make an exception and give your kid a chance." However, you also have to keep in mind that cultivation is not a day's work, it is about perseverance and perseverance, and you must not find other excuses to delay your practice in the future, as you do today, you know? ”

"Well, I understand! Thank you Master for being willing to give the apprentice this opportunity again, I will definitely cherish it! Tian Jihong was immediately overjoyed.