The First Sage of Military Strategists

Chapter 84 Three Martial Arts Techniques (Fourth Update)

"My father said that this boy is unable to speak or read, but he is a complete martial arts genius."

If you can win him over and make him a trusted confidant, he may be able to provide you with great help in the future.

"However, it's too early to talk about that now. During this period, I suggest you have a sparring session with him every day until this young man can no longer put any pressure on you," Qi Yan said.

"Understood." Han Qing nodded.

He felt that Qi Yan's words made sense, and there was no need to worry about Tianlang Fortress, since this was the Great Yu.

Even if Sirius Fortress really knew about this, they might not dare to send experts to rescue them. If they failed, they would suffer heavy losses, unless the boy's identity was more special than they imagined.

"Han Qing, I've given you all the instructions. Now it's up to you. Go to the treasury and memorize all the contents of these three martial arts techniques. After that, practice diligently with these three." After giving his instructions, Qi Yan didn't linger and turned to leave the courtyard.

Han Qing followed a maid toward the Qi family's library. The two left the courtyard and made three turns before finally arriving at a lake. In the very center of the lake was a pavilion surrounded by numerous black-armored soldiers patrolling back and forth.

"Young master, this is the Bichao Pavilion, which houses a vast collection of books."

"You may freely enter and exit the five upper floors of the pavilion from now on. The two underground floors contain a large number of martial arts secrets, which you may only enter with Miss's permission." The beautiful maid named Xiao Qing pointed to the magnificent pavilion in front of her, her voice melodious and pleasant.

"Okay." Han Qing nodded slightly.

"Please wait a moment, young master. I'll fetch the three martial arts techniques you need." Xiao Qing said, and headed towards the pavilion ahead alone.

Han Qing stood behind, observing carefully, and discovered that Xiao Qing also possessed martial arts skills. Her steps were silent and stealthy, clearly indicating that she had mastered lightness skills.

"The Qi family is truly a place where hidden talents abound. Outside of the Qi family, there are countless top experts in the vast world. Although I have the Seven Killings Stele to help me, I must not be arrogant. I must be diligent, humble, and self-reliant."

He was filled with emotion and walked around the lake for a while. After a short while, Xiao Qing returned, followed by two burly men who carried three extremely thick martial arts manuals.

"Young master, these are the three martial arts techniques that Miss prepared for you," Xiao Qing said.

Han Qing took the book from the person on the left. It was a book called "Ink Jade Skill" and had more than two hundred pages.

He glanced at it and saw that the handwriting was dense, voluminous, and complex, making it no easy task to memorize.

The other two books are "Seven Star Arrows of Sirius" and "Divine Wind Horse Taming Techniques," both of which are over a hundred pages long.

"That's right, these are the three martial arts techniques." Han Qing nodded slightly.

"Young master, from now on I will be your personal attendant. If you need any help, you can just ask Xiao Qing." Xiao Qing said softly, with a faint smile on her face, truly showing how well-trained she was.

“Alright, let’s go back to Chunhui Courtyard first,” Han Qing said. Chunhui Courtyard is the spacious courtyard we just saw, and Qi Yan is the head of the courtyard.

Chunhui Courtyard will be the residence for Han Qing and the other two for the time being, until Qi Wufeng returns, at which point there may be other arrangements.

After a short while, Han Qing returned to his room and began to carefully study the three martial arts manuals.

As one's martial arts realm continues to improve, the complexity of the martial arts one practices also increases exponentially.

Fortunately, Han Qing was a Qi Condensation Realm cultivator with exceptional memory.

By nightfall, he had completely memorized all the contents of these three martial arts techniques.

Afterwards, he asked Xiao Qing to call his three "masters" into the room one by one and explain the core essence of the three martial arts to them one by one.

Because each martial art was quite complex, it took two days for the three of them to explain it in turn. "Young master," said a middle-aged man with disheveled hair, "the three of us have been living in Chunhui Courtyard for a long time. These three martial arts are quite profound and complex. It's normal to feel confused after the first explanation. You will need to study them more in the future. If you have any questions, you can ask us for help. With your talent and comprehension, you will surely be able to grasp the essence of them quickly." This man was from Ximang and was responsible for teaching horsemanship. He had no name, only a code name: Xuan Yi.

The other two masters were the same; the one responsible for teaching the Jade Ink Technique was codenamed Xuan Er, and the one responsible for teaching archery was codenamed Xuan San.

This is a rule of the Qi family: all martial artists who become guards in the manor are only referred to by their code names, not their real names.

"Alright, Master Xuanyi, you've worked hard. Let me think about it for a while before I say anything more," Han Qing said, rubbing his temples.

Aside from necessary daily activities, he spent the rest of the past two days listening to the three lectures. Even though he was a cultivator of spirit, he felt somewhat tired at this moment.

"Alright, young master, I'll be leaving now." Xuan Yi stood up, bowed, and left the room with a respectful attitude.

Han Qing glanced at the panel and saw that three new martial arts skills had been added: the Black Jade Skill, the Seven Star Arrow of the Heavenly Wolf, and the Divine Wind Horse Taming Technique.

Each of his three martial arts skills is top-notch.

"From today onwards, I will study and practice diligently, striving to master all three martial arts before Qi Wufeng returns, and then read all the books in the Qi family's archives." Han Qing secretly set his goal in his heart.

He got up and called for Xiao Qing and several other maids to prepare hot water for him. He took a long, refreshing bath, and after that, he changed into a clean and crisp black robe, which completely relieved his fatigue.

"Let's begin practicing martial arts, starting with the Black Jade Skill!"

Han Qing pondered for a moment before heading to the training ground in the courtyard.

Mu Dachun and Li Tai were also there. Li Tai was sitting alone in a pavilion by the lake, meditating on the Heavenly Wolf Technique.

Mu Dachun received one-on-one instruction from the martial monks. His weapon was also replaced with a heavy copper rod, which he wielded with great skill, creating a whooshing sound. In just two days, he had already mastered the technique.

Han Qing did not go forward to disturb the two, and practiced the Ink Jade Skill for the first time on the open ground.

He stretched his hands forward and waved them in the air, completely emptying his mind and concentrating intently.

His movements gradually became coordinated with his breathing, his whole body moving slowly and gracefully, his expression incredibly relaxed, as if he were drawing silk or spinning cotton thread.

"The Ink Jade Skill consists of 128 movements. Only when you can perform each movement perfectly can you be considered to have entered the beginner level!"
"Only when I can connect these 128 movements seamlessly and execute them with fluidity can I be considered a master," Han Qing thought to himself.

He was so engrossed in his meditation that two hours passed by unnoticed. It wasn't until Xiao Qing called him to have lunch that he snapped out of his meditative state, feeling somewhat tired both physically and mentally.

Despite being exhausted, Han Qing felt quite satisfied and got up to go eat with Xiao Qing.

Li Tai, Mu Dachun, and Liu Xiaofeng also traveled together.

The group arrived at a side room on the second floor of the attic. The room contained a round sandalwood table, which was laden with a sumptuous feast, including 28 different kinds of pastries.

"Please enjoy your meal. If you have any requests, just call me." After saying this, Xiao Qing bowed and left.

"Eat up!" Han Qing had a big appetite and picked up a golden-brown fried meatball and stuffed it into her mouth.

He took a big bite, and juice splashed everywhere. The rich aroma filled his mouth, causing his tongue to produce saliva like crazy.

"As expected of the chef of the Qi family, even the most ordinary fried meatballs are so delicious. I have never eaten anything so delicious in Chunxiang Restaurant in Baiyun County." Li Tai also ate one and couldn't help but sigh.

Mu Dachun and Liu Xiaofeng didn't have time to speak, they kept stuffing all kinds of food into their mouths until their cheeks were bulging, like two hamsters.

(End of this chapter)