I am Zhao Zhijing, a poor Taoist priest, and I have disciples all over the world.

Chapter 132: The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is just a kind of strength
The news of the battle between Zhao Zhijing and Guo Jing and his wife on Jade Maiden Peak soon spread in the Huashan area.

According to reliable sources, the Beggars' Sect leader Huang Rong was defeated by Zhao Zhijing and was injured in the meridians of her right shoulder by a long sword. It is unknown how long it will take for her to recover.

Zhao Zhijing was also defeated by Guo Jing's Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. At this time, the Zuwang Temple on Yunu Peak had been closed and would not receive anyone.

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Zhao Zhijing leisurely took Guan Man'er to practice martial arts in a deep pool on the mountain. Recalling the fight with Guo Jing that day, he deeply agreed with the words of the sweeping monk of Shaolin Temple in the Northern Song Dynasty: "The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is indeed the best in the world."

At the same time, he felt that there was no need to deliberately break the sword in order to make the whole thing seem realistic. He could have just thrown the sword away, and the effect would have been the same.

The previous sword was inserted into the stone by himself, and his apprentice Xu Qinghao took a lot of time and effort to forge another one. Now this one is gone, and he has to trouble the child again.

It’s because I watched too many movies and TV shows in the past. I always feel like something is missing if the sword is not broken.

"Guo Jing's first palm strike was extremely powerful, but when it hit the sword, it was as soft as a feather. His control over the force was so strong and soft that he could control it at will."

"It implies the principle of the Book of Changes that the old yang gives birth to the young yin. When strength reaches its extreme, it will naturally produce both strength and softness. No wonder it is praised as the unparalleled palm technique in the world."

The moves of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are concise and do not contain many variations. The power depends entirely on how the user applies his strength. No matter whether the enemy is real or fake, he can be defeated with one move.

"It was not until his second palm strike that I could truly appreciate the subtlety of this palm technique. When Guo Jing and I faced each other, we were both very measured. In fact, we were releasing our internal strength to form a wave of energy."

"We didn't intend to compete in internal strength, so we just released our power and then retracted it. However, Guo Jing's palm power actually grew stronger and weaker with me. It's really amazing."

Zhao Zhijing looked at Guan Man'er and thought that the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms were just right for his disciple. He didn't need too many, three or five moves would be enough. He probably wouldn't be able to learn more than that.

I just don't know if I'll have the chance to get it.

In about five days, I will go down the mountain to meet the prefect Ding Weizhong, and then take my disciples for some training and go to Erlong Mountain to wipe out that gang of bandits.

It would definitely not be possible to leave Man'er alone in the Taoist temple. If Yang Guo were to stay to accompany him, the four-person formation would be missing a piece.

The best way is to have a training camp for Guan Maner, and develop a skill suitable for close combat in addition to the Sakya Throwing Elephant Skill, so that he can fight side by side with his brothers.

"No matter how powerful the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is, it is ultimately just a kind of strength. If there is no ready-made one, can't I figure it out on my own?"

Zhao Zhijing gradually lost himself as he recalled the clip he had once seen of Hong Qigong teaching Guo Jing the palm technique, hoping to gain some benefit from it.

"Rong'er, you really shouldn't have suddenly decided to use the Dog Beating Stick Technique to spar with Master Zhao just because he is so skilled in martial arts. What if something goes wrong?"

After Guo Jing and his companions descended from Mount Hua, they seemingly stayed at an inn in Huayin County in secret, but in fact they did not completely hide their whereabouts.

At this time, Huang Rong looked normal. When she heard her husband's slightly reproachful tone, she raised her head and smiled slightly with a somewhat unconvinced look. How could she look hurt at all?
"You're still talking about me. You barely got away with the first palm strike. The second palm strike was supposed to be a move of Hong Jian Yu Lu, but it turned out to be a move of Jian Long Zai Tian."

"Seeing the Dragon in the Field is a move that emphasizes defense over offense. When Mr. Guo saw his wife being injured, he didn't even think of defeating the enemy with one move. If someone with a quick mind saw it, wouldn't he have revealed his true colors immediately?"

Guo Jing knew that he could not win the argument with his wife, so he could only scratch his head and said, "I did not expect that Taoist Zhao would break his sword. I thought I did not retract my strength in time and really hurt him."

"After that, there was no time to think about it, so I could only take a purely defensive stance."

Huang Rong smiled and said, "So each of us three can make a mistake once, and no one can say who is right."

She had been in Peach Blossom Island for a long time, and her mischievous nature had become much more restrained after she became a mother. This time, she had a rare opportunity to pull someone to put on a big show, and she was in a very happy mood. "Master Zhao's sword was very well controlled. Although the tip of the sword passed over my shoulder, not only did not a trace of power leak out, but even the thin fabric of the summer clothes was not damaged."

Guo Jing nodded and said, "The palm strike against me later was also very smooth. He was very good at releasing and receiving energy. I think there are only a few people in the whole martial arts world who have reached such a level of inner strength."

Huang Rong said sternly, "When you sent Guo'er to Chongyang Palace last time, you also fought with Taoist Zhao. He definitely didn't have such martial arts at that time. Otherwise, even if he couldn't stop you in the end, he wouldn't have mobilized the mountain protection formation."

"If I hadn't seen the conduct of his disciples first, and their frankness when we discussed dealing with the Fairness Sect later, I would have been worried that he would become our enemy."

"Not at all."

Guo Jing waved his hand and said, "I saw clearly when you and Taoist Zhao fought. When you first showed your weakness, Taoist Zhao must have noticed it, but he didn't attack."

"Later, when he pretended to compete with me in internal energy, he took it back completely on his own initiative. If he wasn't a magnanimous person, he would never be able to do this!"

"Yes!"

Huang Rong was lying on the bed. Suddenly, she stretched out her finger and tapped her husband's chest, saying angrily, "You, Mr. Guo, have been the good guy. I am the only one left to be the bad guy!"

It turned out that Huang Rong was wearing a soft armor that was impervious to swords and spears, and she had taken the flaws during the fight with Zhao Zhijing into account.

Such action is really because there can be no negligence in dealing with the Fair Church, otherwise there will be endless troubles.

Realizing that he had said the wrong thing again, Guo Jing quickly stood up and bowed to apologize. Huang Rong just chuckled and turned her face away, ignoring him.

After a while, Guo Jing saw that his wife's anger had almost subsided, so he asked, "Rong'er, you are not angry anymore, right?"

Huang Rong didn't wait for Guo Jing to continue, and said, "Is it about wanting to marry Fu'er to Yang Guo again?"

"You always know what I mean."

Guo Jing stroked the back of his wife's hand and said, "Last time we talked about this, you said that our son was a little too smart, and you also said that we should see if he has any future."

"Now that Guo'er is a disciple of Taoist Zhao, his martial arts skills and character are both excellent. I am finally relieved. If I betroth Fu'er to him, it will be worth the sworn brotherhood with his father."

"Brother Jing, how come I don't understand what you said?"

Huang Rong sighed, thinking back to the thrilling night at the Iron Spear Temple in Jiaxing Prefecture. She had narrowly escaped death at the hands of Yang Kang, and she still felt chilled to this day.

The reason why he disliked Yang Guo was because when he first met him, his cunning and lazy appearance and expression were very similar to his father Yang Kang.

"But they are still young, so you don't have to rush. Maybe by then everything will be properly arranged, and you and I as parents won't have to worry about it."

Guo Jing hummed, thinking that what his wife said made sense, so he changed the subject and said, "Fu'er is very worried about you, don't you really need to explain to her?"

Huang Rong snorted when she recalled how her daughter refused to come forward and explain the situation immediately after the misunderstanding, and how Xiao Wu deliberately added fuel to the fire.

"Don't worry about it. It's time to teach these three a lesson!"

(End of this chapter)