plumnovel Chapter 236 Sister-in-law Appears
Chapter 236 Sister-in-law Appears
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The principle is based on the mutual generation of the five elements.
Wood, fire, earth, metal, water, and wood form a cycle.
Of course, this principle of boxing can be applied to weapons.
Among them, the Green Wood Wildfire Palm can transform the palm into a blade, making it suitable for broadswords, guan dao (a type of halberd), and waist knives;
The Yan Yue Zhen Shan Seal is suitable for conversion into blunt weapons such as hammers, whips, and clubs, with the length depending on the user.
The Mountain-Splitting and Gold-Shattering Finger technique is best suited for soft, elastic claw-type weapons, such as flying claws, whips, ropes, and finger sleeves.
The Cold Edge Rush Fist is well-suited for thrusting weapons, such as spears and short swords.
The "Tide of Ten Thousand Trees" technique is suitable for archery as an offensive tactic and shield-based defense. It is not suitable for fist and foot techniques, but it has a remarkable effect when used with weapons.
Archery excels at long-range attacks, while shield techniques require close-range defense. However, this technique can coordinate both long and short ranges with a single force. When the bow is drawn, it attacks like a tidal wave of thunder, and when defending, it is as firm as an old tree with deep roots that is difficult to shake.
However, one must have a very high level of skill in the Five Harmonies Fist to be able to transform fists into weapons.
Yang Silang felt a toothache just looking at it.
The Great Five Elements Power is already very difficult to master, requiring the twelve meridians to run in parallel and the five elements to generate and explode.
The Great Five Elements Fist looks even more difficult.
The five moves may seem few, but they encompass a wide range of techniques, including almost all kinds of fist, leg, grappling, palm, and finger techniques.
It's one thing for true qi to generate the five elements, but even the Great Five Elements Force has to face the difficulties of cultivation.
The key is that each move involves the true essence of two different boxing styles.
For example, if one does not grasp the true essence of the Wood and Fire elements in the "Azure Wood Wilderness Palm" technique, the result will be a poor imitation, making one a laughingstock.
I now possess the true essence of three martial arts styles: wood, fire, and water.
They can be paired up in two ways: wood generates fire, and water generates wood.
Wood and fire generate each other, as do water and wood.
Therefore, I am currently able to master the Azure Wood Wildfire Palm and the Tide-Rising Ten Thousand Woods Strength in a short period of time.
If it were to be transformed into long and short weapons, it would be swords such as broadswords and guan dao, as well as bows and shields.
After that, the progress of the Great Five Elements Fist was also related to his acquisition of the true meaning of the Earth and Metal elements.
No wonder it is so difficult for many people to break through to the Golden Marrow Grandmaster level, even with abundant resources and elixirs.
Because boxing is about true meaning, one either needs to comprehend it over many years or obtain it by chance; neither is easy.
The Great Five Elements Fist requires the true meaning of the five elements, making its difficulty immeasurable.
Yang Silang cast aside his distracting thoughts.
So what if it's difficult? It's precisely because it's difficult that you can crush opponents of the same level once you've mastered it.
He calmed down.
Aoki's true energy flowed through his eyes, emitting a faint glow, as he carefully observed the figures performing martial arts on the scroll.
But on the scroll, one could see figures practicing each move.
When he unleashed the Azure Wood Wildfire Palm, his entire body was engulfed in red flames, containing a hint of pure azure.
In particular, the blue-green flames on his palms were even more dazzling. His palm strikes were gentle and seemingly effortless, but the force suddenly exploded when his palms touched the human body, striking out with a stinging, hair-like motion that sent the fiery energy through the body.
Within Yang Silang's Niwan Palace, his soul simultaneously simulated the figures on the scroll, unleashing their techniques...
Two more hours passed after that.
Yang Silang reluctantly walked out of the training room after he had memorized all the Great Five Elements Fist techniques.
A row of hitching posts in front of the Wujing Pagoda.
Big Green was already getting impatient, pawing at its hooves.
Yang Silang flipped over and mounted it, while Daqing whispered to him through telepathy.
"Sir, your schedule is too..." .
"Zhou Mingxuan is getting married and becoming a prince consort tonight..."
"You promised to be my companion..."
Yang Silang smiled nonchalantly.
"You're overthinking it. It's just going to a banquet."
"It's not too late."
"What do you mean by 'accompaniment'? That was Zhou Mingxuan's idea. But the palace intervened, and Eunuch Chun was worried that the groom's family would be too small, so he asked all of Zhou's close friends and fellow graduates to participate."
"Do you believe that you'll find many familiar faces among the second-ranked students? Even the top three might come."
"In this kind of situation, we're just a nobody; we don't need to step forward."
"This isn't Zhou Mingxuan's family's wedding. Besides, he's marrying a princess, not the other way around."
Daqing muttered something in protest.
"That's no different from getting married..."
"It doesn't matter that he's getting married, but we still have to move. I finally got used to living in that stable."
It turns out that Xiao Li came over last night to discuss the matter, saying that Zhou Mingxuan's yards on both sides needed to be requisitioned because they were worried that there wouldn't be enough space.
Yang Silang readily accepted the relocation, which greatly displeased Daqing.
The man and his horse returned to the inn.
Sure enough, soldiers were already guarding the gate outside the inn.
Fortunately, the officer at the gate recognized Yang Silang's face and let him in.
The shop was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and everyone was all smiles.
After he returned to his own yard and tidied up, he went to Zhou Mingxuan's yard.
They found many people standing in the courtyard, all of whom were Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) of the same year.
Inside the house.
Zhou Mingxuan, who had already changed into a wedding robe, was indeed accompanied by three top-ranking soldiers.
The three scholars were: the top scholar, Gong Jinyunyi; the second-ranked scholar, Mo Qingchen; and the third-ranked scholar, Xie Yuzheng.
These three were all illegitimate sons or close relatives of aristocratic families; none of them were born of the legitimate line, and all of them possessed the cultivation level of a Grandmaster of Golden Marrow.
Jin Yunyi, despite being of average height, possessed exceptionally long arms and astonishing archery skills. During his martial arts performances on the arena, his naturally long arms enabled him to unleash devastating and powerful punches, resembling cannons and hammers.
Although he didn't use his true skills, one could still glimpse the true meaning of his boxing style. It didn't follow the path of the five elements, but rather the form and meaning of demons.
It is said that he was visualizing a long-armed spirit ape that his ancestors had once worshipped.
Yang Silang had paid special attention to Jin Yunyi because of his amazing archery skills. He estimated that even a martial saint would have to be careful if Jin Yunyi shot an arrow with all his might.
The other two performed adequately in the martial arts exam, perhaps intentionally concealing their true abilities.
Yang Silang originally planned to find a secluded corner to stay in for a while.
"Brother Yang..."
Little did he know that Zhou Mingxuan had been watching the door the whole time and had sharp eyes. He immediately waved when he saw him.
Yang Silang had no choice but to step forward and greet the four men.
Others are top three, he is top three. Although it's only one word less, it's a world of difference.
The relationship can be summed up in two words—unfamiliar, or even strangers.
These three never participate in the pre-exam trips and drinks, or the post-exam gatherings.
They might have similar activities, but they were all with scholars from aristocratic families, and these people had basically never interacted before except during the exams.
To call them mere acquaintances would be a stretch, since Yang Silang didn't believe the three of them would even remember his name.
Fortunately, all three were from prominent families, and when they wanted to be friendly, they were all smiles.
After Zhou Mingxuan, acting as the host, introduced everyone to each other, the group exchanged greetings and chatted casually.
Jin Yunyi, in particular, even chatted earnestly with Yang Silang for a few minutes.
"Brother Yang, your archery skills were quite impressive during the exam."
"Although mounted archery is not as good as foot archery, you can achieve perfect harmony between rider and horse. With a little practice, you will surely make progress."
Yang Silang secretly praised the other party for his sharp eye.
He and Daqing quickly mastered the Dragon Soaring and Wind Riding Technique by adopting the method of "transforming the barbarians into our own," achieving near perfection in their mastery of the rider and the horse.
However, because the courtyard in the capital was narrow, it was impossible to give myself enough space to practice riding and archery. Cramming for the last month before the exam was indeed insufficient.
"Brother Jin has such discerning eyes..."
He replied with a few words, and the two chatted about their archery experiences and insights, so they didn't seem too unfamiliar with each other.
Zhou Mingxuan used the excuse of changing clothes to escape everyone's sight, and he gestured to Yang Silang to follow.
Only in this way could the two exchange a few words, and even then, they had to use a secret method of telepathic communication.
"Brother Zhou, how was the trial marriage last night? Was it incredibly blissful, almost unbearably pleasurable?"
"Brother Yang, you flatter me. Although I have a beautiful woman by my side, considering that I am the one being tested, it feels like I'm back in an examination hall. How can I possibly be carefree?"
"The woman, as the examiner, had a serious expression and even brought paper and pen to take notes. No matter how beautiful she was, she was nothing more than a moving wooden figure."
"My performance was so-so, but it was enough to pass."
"Brother Yang, we'll be thousands of miles apart now, and it will be difficult to meet again. If you ever come to the capital, you must come and see me..."
"Don't worry, I will definitely come looking for you..."
The two of them said nothing more.
Now that things have come to this, the marriage is inevitable.
Not long after.
Outside, drums and music sounded; the procession of angels had arrived.
Surrounded by onlookers, Zhou Mingxuan knelt and kowtowed three times to receive the imperial edict, and was then escorted by the crowd out to the palace to express his gratitude.
Only after that did they go to the princess's residence to pay their respects and get married, and the wedding banquet was also held there.
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The following morning.
Yang Silang got up from the bed.
He drank too much spirit wine yesterday and slept soundly last night.
The ceremony for Zhou Mingxuan's marriage to the princess was incredibly grand, but the only downside was that he had to kowtow everywhere.
Fortunately, he didn't need to accompany them; he and the three top experts were only responsible for standing behind the groom and drinking with him at the final wedding banquet.
There's no need to refuse drinks, and no one would dare let the princess get her husband drunk and stay on his cold bed on their wedding night.
Zhou Mingxuan drank a few cups of wine, and before the wedding banquet was over, he was sent to the bridal chamber early.
The princess descended in an extra-large bridal sedan chair and walked into the bridal chamber. As she passed through the hall, Yang Silang glanced at her.
Just one glance.
He felt that Eunuch Chun was truly despicable, having thoroughly deceived Zhou Mingxuan.
However, the four maids behind the princess were all stunningly beautiful, and they would all become Zhou Mingxuan's concubines in the future, which showed the princess's sincerity.
As for whether he made a loss or not, only Zhou Mingxuan himself knows; only he knows whether the water was hot or cold.
However, halfway through the banquet, Eunuch Chun left in a hurry, looking rather unwell.
He also noticed that Jin Yunyi, Mo Qingchen, and Xie Yunzheng were whispering to each other, their expressions becoming much more serious.
The room was filled with powerful and influential people, many of whom were whispering amongst themselves, and the joy on their faces gradually faded.
Yang Silang didn't inquire, but he instinctively knew that something big had probably happened in the country, and it might not be a good thing.
He pushed open the door.
There were many noises outside the courtyard.
That was the innkeeper leading his staff to remove the lanterns and red silks outside, quickly restoring the inn to its original state so that it could open to guests as soon as possible.
Last night was lively all night, but after the hustle and bustle subsided, everything returned to normal, as if nothing had ever happened.
"Fourth Brother..." Wang Daniu strode forward, carrying an iron plate, "Little Aunt is done..."
"It was finished in the middle of the night last night, look..."
In the large iron plate, a pebble about the same size as her aunt originally lay quietly.
It was originally a transparent crystal, but now it has turned amber and is covered with azure natural thunder patterns.
Yang Silang held it in his hand; it was heavy and cold, with tiny electric sparks crackling across it like snakes, causing a slight tingling sensation on his skin.
He had a feeling of touching his other hand, because it contained the Chongshan Seal, which he had refined.
He had a feeling of touching his other hand, because it contained the Chongshan Seal, which he had refined.
However, Chongshan Seal is square and resembles an official seal, with an animal-shaped knob on top.
The thing in front of me looks more like my aunt after she was dyed yellow and changed color. After it was repaired, the mark turned into a goose egg.
The ball, which used to be a size 1.5, is now easier to handle, but it's not as easy to twirl in the palm of your hand anymore.
Yang Silang's soul stirred slightly in his Niwan Palace, and a surge of magical power probed into the pebble.
Right now, should this thing be considered the aunt's seal or Chongshan's seal?
If the aunt's attempts to repair the seal completely erase her own identity, how will she explain it to Grandma Tianjing?
With a sense of unease, he was suddenly enveloped in darkness, his mind and spirit working together to enter a dark space.
Then a bluish light appeared.
It turned out to be a chubby baby with two small buns on its head, sleeping soundly with its bottom exposed and wearing only a bellyband, drooling, and its whole body glowing with a bluish light.