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Chapter 6: The Twelve Forms of Xingyi! Iron Rod Alvida!

In the town of Sicico, on West Street, Guan Yi holds several skewers of sea monster meat and takes big bites.

The replenishment of energy from food gradually relieved his daytime fatigue, and his mental exhaustion was also alleviated with rest, allowing him to gradually return to his optimal state.

"Those two thugs should have gotten up by now and gone to tell Wild Boar, right?"

Guan Yi is almost there.

Not far away is Warehouse No. 3 on West Street, the stronghold of the "Iron Rod Gang," a laborer gang.

The wisdom of our ancestors taught Guan Yi that when faced with trouble, one should know how to form alliances and counter-alliances, for the enemy of one's enemy may be one's friend.

The Iron Stick Gang is a laborer gang on par with the Wild Boar Gang at the docks of the town of Sicico. Although it has only emerged in the last two years, it is very powerful and has torn a large piece of territory from the Wild Boar Gang, which has never been able to do anything about it.

More importantly, the Iron Rod Gang had a better reputation. Although some laborers would have a strange expression on their faces when they mentioned it, most of the time they praised it, saying that the emergence of the Iron Rod Gang made the Wild Boar Gang no longer dare to be as domineering as before.

Guan Yi couldn't let the money he earned through hard work be stolen by the Wild Boar Gang, but he couldn't fight against so many opponents. Most importantly, Guan Yi didn't know the Wild Boar Gang's background and didn't know if he could beat them.

So I decided to come and see the Iron Rod Gang. It would be best if I could gain an ally.

"Before going in..."

[Spending 100000 Berries to extend infrastructure construction for another year!]

Her consciousness plummeted, and as if the stars had shifted, Guan Yi found herself back in the familiar courtyard, no longer in the outline of Warehouse No. 3.

Kengan World!

Peach blossoms drifted down from above.

Master Wen Yun Shen stood solemnly before him, while his seven senior brothers and sisters behind him wore expressions of reluctance.

Is this... a farewell to me?

Is this a pick-up from last time?
Guan Yi was momentarily dazed, then said, "Master, I feel that a year is too short. I would like to learn boxing from you for a few more years. Is that alright?"

Wen Yunshen paused, then slowly shook his head, a smile appearing on his face: "Very well. Although my old friend only entrusted me to take care of you for a year, considering how hard you've worked in your martial arts training and how promising you are, I'll extend your stay for another year!"

The senior students immediately showed their delight.

"That's great, Junior Brother!"

"That's right! You've only been learning boxing for a year, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Stay a few more years!"

"Your master's family won't lack a single bite to eat!"

Wen Yun Shen turned his head and said sternly, "Since Guan Yi isn't leaving, don't stand around here. Have you finished your homework for today? Go now!"

"...Yes, Master!"

The senior students left happily.

Wen Yun Shen then looked at Guan Yi: "Your Five Elements Fist foundation is already quite solid. Since you're going to follow me to learn boxing for another year, then I should also teach you the true essence of Xingyi Quan, the Twelve Forms of Xingyi!"

Guan Yi's face showed delight.

In Guan Yi's initial understanding, the name Xingyiquan came from its twelve-form boxing style, which imitates the shapes of animals.

After learning boxing from Wen Yunshen, Guan Yi realized that this was not the case. Xingyiquan is actually also called Xingyiquan, which is a boxing style that utilizes the power of one's own mind and intention.

It emphasizes the harmony of mind and intention, namely, the harmony of mind and intention, intention and qi, qi and strength, shoulders and hips, elbows and knees, and hands and feet.

The three stances of San Ti Shi, Wu Xing Quan, and Shi Er Xing Quan together form the complete Xingyi Quan, and none of them can be missing. However, it must be said that Shi Er Xing Quan is the most famous among them. Unlike the other two, Shi Er Xing Quan is a completely practical fighting style!

Guan Yi just needs it!
Wen Yun Shen walked to the center of the courtyard, casually stood still, and immediately assumed a stance, relaxed on the outside but tense on the inside. He said, "Let's start with the dragon form. The dragon form mainly trains the skill of rising and falling, and the wonder of stretching and contracting. Watch carefully."

But then Wen Yun Shen's figure suddenly changed, his whole body seemed to lengthen a bit, and then his back undulated like waves, and as his arms crossed, a dragon shape seemed to appear and disappear, rising and falling, turning and twisting, seemingly gentle and boneless, yet containing the power of thunder!
At the same time, he explained: "To practice the dragon form, one must first understand what a dragon is. A dragon can be large or small, can rise or hide. When it is large, it can stir up clouds and mist; when it is small, it can hide its form. When it rises, it can soar through the universe; when it hides, it can lurk within the waves."

The familiar phrasing and wordplay, though profound in meaning, allow one to easily grasp about 80% of its implications.

He took two steps forward and began to imitate. Although it was just a few simple movements, his execution was poor, like a mechanical puppet.

"What? Do I have to teach you from scratch again?"

Another wooden strip appeared in Wen Yun Shen's hand.

Guan Yi quickly replied, "No, no, no, there's no need to trouble you. I understand, I understand. Xingyi emphasizes meaning over form, and one can forget oneself when one is in high spirits."

He's back! The feeling of practicing boxing is back! He had forgotten Wen Yunshen's demonstration, and his movements were quite different, but he still managed to capture a trace of the true essence of the dragon form. His spine meandered and stretched like a dragon's neck, and his arms appeared and disappeared like dragon claws.

Wen Yun Shen nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad."

Next, Guan Yi resumed his daily martial arts training as he had for the previous year.

In the early morning, I practice standing meditation, and after breakfast, I practice the Five Elements Fist. In the afternoon, I first practice the Eight Absolute Hands for half an hour, followed by repeated practice of the Twelve Forms Fist Dragon Form.

A month later, Wen Yun Shen began to teach him the second form of the Twelve Forms, the Tiger Form.

"People are often amazed by the ferocity of a tiger's pounce, but few have seen it when it lies in wait. When a tiger lies in the wilderness, its pounce and slash are not only based on strength, but also on intent. Before it pounces, it is calm and focused, as steady as a mountain; when it pounces, it is as powerful as thunder, leaving no room for retreat!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Yunshen was moved.

Without warning or preparation, he shot out like an arrow, creating a gust of wind. This leap was far more than a simple forward bound; it was a powerful lunge, carrying his entire weight and speed, with the force of a tiger descending a mountain. Immediately afterward, his right arm slashed out like a steel whip, producing a crisp, explosive sound in the air!

Guan Yi had no doubt that this strike could smash a boulder to pieces! The martial artists of the Kengan world were ultimately several times more powerful than modern martial artists!

"Come on." Wen Yunshen stopped his attack.

Guan Yi took a deep breath and began to practice.

Compared to the dragon form's movements, the tiger form is obviously more strenuous to practice, but Guan Yi finds it easier to master than the dragon form.

After a month, it changed into a monkey shape.

Maintaining a frequency of one form per month, Guan Yi mastered all twelve forms of Xingyi Quan within a year, and then the basic construction period was over again.

On this day, Guan Yi was practicing his boxing when Wen Yun Shen suddenly found him: "Alright, another year has passed. From now on, you must study on your own and not disgrace the name of Xingyi."

[Infrastructure construction (two-year phase) completed]

[It can cost 500000 Berries to extend the infrastructure construction period by one year.]

[Wealth: 4700 Pele]

Five hundred thousand? That's quite a price increase!
As his consciousness receded like the tide, Warehouse No. 3 reappeared in Guan Yi's line of sight.

Perhaps due to the effectiveness of the plan, the temporal disorder did not cause Guan Yi confusion. Almost instantly, Guan Yi's consciousness was pulled out of his year of martial arts training in the Kengan world.

He slowly waved his hands, and the dragon shape appeared and disappeared.

His aura was as fierce as a tiger!

The Twelve Forms truly live up to their reputation as the essence of Xingyi Quan, a martial art highly skilled in actual combat. At this moment, Guan Yi feels he could defeat ten of his previous selves.

He was starting to have second thoughts about joining the Iron Rod Gang. How strong could the Wild Boar Gang be, a small-town gang? The strongest people in the One Piece world are all at sea.

However, it has come.

He walked toward Warehouse No. 3 and was soon spotted by two henchmen of the Iron Rod Gang.

"who?"

"This is Iron Rod Gang territory!"

Guan Yi said, "I am Ian. I haven't been working at the town's docks for long. I've heard about the Iron Rod Gang's reputation and would like to meet your boss."

"Ian?"

"That name sounds familiar? Oh right, it's that very capable new guy at the dock these past couple of days!"

"Wait a minute, I'll go report to the boss!"

One of the men went in to deliver a message and quickly came out again, saying to Guan Yi, "The boss wants you to go in."

Guan Yi nodded and followed him into the warehouse. Amidst the scattered wooden crates and goods, he spotted a 'huge' figure lying on a sofa.

It was a woman who was nearly two meters tall and must have weighed over two hundred kilograms. Next to her stood a spiked club, and she was looking him up and down.

Hmm? This looks familiar.
Guan Yi was just beginning to have doubts when he heard the woman laugh loudly, "Ian, I've heard of you! Hahaha, I am the leader of the Iron Rod Gang, Iron Rod Alvida. I have some guys who are lusting after my beauty, there's nothing I can do about it!"

"So you've heard about my beauty and want to join our Iron Rod Gang?"

(End of this chapter)