IRON BLOODED HEART (Book 1 of Legend Of The Condor Heroes)

Changchun Admits Defeat Part 5

"It was a pity he was busy and only taught me for 3 days."

Wang Chu Yi let out a sigh. "You should be content. You have gained more in those 3 days than what others can teach you in 10, 20 years."

Mu Nian Ci said, "Priest is right." After a brief pause, she continued, "Priest, do you happen to know where Elder Hong is?"

Laughing, he replied, "Now you've had me stumped. I last saw him at Mount Hua over 20 years ago, and have never heard from him since." Disappointed, Mu Nian Ci walked slowly out of the room.

Han Xiao Ying asked, "Priest Wang, who is this Elder Hong?"

Wang Chu Yi smiled and seated himself on the bed. Qiu Chu Ji said, "Heroine Han, have you heard of the Eastern Heretic, Western Poison, Southern Emperor, Northern Beggar and Central Divinity?"

Han Xiao Ying replied, "I've heard people say these are the five strongest martial artists in the world, but I don't know if it's true."

Qiu Chu Ji said, "It is."

Ke Zhen'E said, "So this Elder Hong is the Northern Beggar?"

Wang Chu Yi said, "That's right. The Central Divinity refers to our late Teacher, Reverend Wang."

Upon hearing that this Elder Hong was mentioned alongside the Quan Zhen 7's Teacher, they were immediately filled with awe. Qiu Chu Ji turned and smiled at Guo Jing. "This wife of yours is the disciple of the great 9-Fingered Divine Beggar. Who would dare bully you in future?" Guo Jing felt his cheeks burn and wanted to dispute this, but he just stammered and did not manage to say anything.

Han Xiao Ying asked, "Priest Wang, how did you tell that she was taught by the Nine-Fingered Divine Beggar by just pushing her shoulder?"

Qiu Chu Ji motioned for Guo Jing to come over, and Guo Jing went to his side as instructed. Qiu Chu Ji pushed Guo Jing's shoulder with his palm, exerting pressure with internal energy. But Guo Jing had cultivated profound internal energy under Ma Yu's guidance, and also endured over 10 years of hard physical training from the 6 Freaks. As a result, he had considerable internal and external strength. With this push, Qiu Chu Ji could not bring him down. Laughing, he said, "Good lad!" and the pressure loosened.

Guo Jing had exercised his internal energy to resist the push, and now he relaxed both outwards and inwards. Quick as lightning, Qiu Chu Ji seized this instant; Guo Jing's earlier energy had dissipated and his new wave of energy had yet to catch on, leaving a gap. With a light pull, Guo Jing fell backwards. He extended his hands and, using his fingers, propelled himself upright again.

Everyone burst out laughing. Zhu Cong said, "Jing'er, remember this expert move that Priest Qiu taught you." Guo Jing nodded in obedience.

Qiu Chu Ji said, "Heroine Han, when pulled by the shoulder, all martial artists in the world will fall backward if they are unable to resist. But with the unique kungfu of the 9-Fingered Divine Beggar, one will fall forward instead. This is because his kungfu is rooted in extreme, rigid toughness. When faced with strength, it responds with greater strength. Though Miss Mu only spent 3 days under his tutelage, she has evidently grasped his martial arts philosophy. Though she was unable to withstand Younger Martial Brother Wang's pull, she refused to succumb to the situation. Even if she had to fall, she would fall in the opposite direction of the enemy's strength."

The 6 Freaks thought what he said made sense, and admired Quan Zhen Sect's proficient knowledge. Zhu Cong said, "Priest Wang has seen the 9-Fingered Divine Beggar display his kungfu?"