“Get out!” a voice boomed, as I saw a man flying…no, it would be better described as a man shooting out of the manor!
What the hell did he do to get flung out of the building? I mean…could he have asked the Grand Elder for something inappropriate?
Hmm…why would someone offend the grand elder of all people?
“Young master, please wait a bit,” the fifth elder said as walked to the entrance and entered in.
What will he do?
I did inquire about the Grand Elder from him, and I learned several things, but I do not know enough of his character.
What I do know is that the Grand Elder served as the commander in chief in the campaign against the Duan family and their kingdom, but by that point, he already had a reputation for courage and intelligence…
And I even learned that the Great Kun Method was discovered by him in an ancient ruin, though it was not in a book, but on dozens of stone plates that surprisingly didn’t crack. Or didn’t crack to the point where they are unreadable.
But it could also mean that he painstakingly reconstructed the ancient martial arts, and even deciphered the ancient language!
So he is a man I’ve come to admire, as he not only commanded the forces against the Duan family, but he also led the eight armies of the Wu family to countless victories…though I lack the specific knowledge to the extent of his operations…
I should check the family records when I have the time.
But not only can I learn a more suitable method of footwork from him, as my father said, but I can also learn the art of war from him!
Therefore, I mustn’t abandon this opportunity!
Oh! The fifth elder and another figure, who I presume is the Grand Elder, exited.
The middle-aged-looking man, who I assume is the Grand Elder, is a man a head taller than the fifth elder, with his build being quite burly, while his hair is still dark. His nose was straight, and his deep blue eyes were quite bright…and quite penetrating.
It is likely due to the Great Kun Method, after all, the method is supposed to give its user an unnaturally great amount of rich Qi and Blood! And some whales can live for three hundred years if I am correct in my memory!
“You want to learn the Great Kun Method?” he said with a haughty voice,” do you think you are worthy?”
“Yes!” I roared.
If I am not decisive and use some roundabout words, I doubt I will learn it!
In front of me is a military man! And the method of the Sima said that in the army one must use clear, rude, and simple language!
“Oh?” he said in minor surprise at my lack of hesitation,” let’s see then!”
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The Grand Elder shot out a palm…and the air itself shirked!
How much strength is in that palm?
I must…defend?
No!
I will take it!
Why would I, the emperor, shrink back?
I am the vessel of all under heaven!
If the heaven wills it, I will die! But dare the heavens kill its vessel?
No!
Now…let’s see how strong my body is!
So I simply stood there, with a straight posture and a protruding torso. The eyes of my wide smiling face looking straight into the elder’s deep blue eyes.
The Grand Elder’s eyes opened as wide as plates, and despite his surprise, he couldn’t stop his palm…
So I felt it connect…Bang!
FUCK!
It hurt like a bitch!
Fuck you, Zhang Chun! If you weren’t such a treacherous dipshit, would I, the emperor, be here, tanking the palm of a world renowned expert!?
I flew back and hit a wall…yet once I felt the ground once again with my feet I was satisfied.
“Are you stupid!?” the Grand Elder roared in worry as he jumped to me.
“Is that all?” I asked with a wide smile, before I felt something welling up in my chest…and I spat out some blood.
Well damn.
“What the fuck are you talking about?” the Grand Elder roared in anger,” Why did you take my strike? Even a monk that practiced the Golden Bell art to great accomplishment would be seriously injured, much less a brat like you!”
“To know how hard do you strike?”
Though he most likely held back greatly…for I felt death for a second…then I did not.
It may have been a dumb decision once I think about it in greater depth, but since I survived it is the proof that the heavens wills me to live!
“Why would you need to know that you idiot?” the elder roared,” what if I killed you? We are clansmen! I would be killing a nephew of mine who didn’t even offend me!”
“Well, in case the Grand Elder tried to chase me away with violence,” I said,” and so that the Grand Elder knows that when I think I have something to learn, no fist or sword will chase me away as long as I can learn it!”
Despite his great surprise, suddenly, the Grand Elder leaned back and laughed.
“Hmm?” I hummed questioningly.
“Though I dislike that recklessness of yours,” the Grand Elder said,” I like your courage!”
“Our Wu clan was established by courageous martial artists!” I said,” If I don’t have this little bit of bravery, am I worthy of bearing the Wu surname?”
“Good! Good! Good!” the Grand Elder said good three times, indicating that he was happy,” Nephew I like that attitude of yours! So, you want to learn the Great Kun Method and the supplementing footwork, yes?”
“Yes!” I affirmed.
“Very well,” the Grand Elder said,” I shall teach you! I doubt there is anyone worthier than you! Most would just cower in fear when faced with my fist, but you took a strike like a real, if somewhat foolish man! Though I held back quite a bit, I doubt anyone in the younger generation could take it.”
So it seems I don’t have to try to pressure him with my wounds…Well, I didn’t want to do it in the first place. But I would have tried to arouse his guilt if he didn’t agree to teach me.
“Thank you, Grand Elder!” I said, before the Grand Elder interrupted.
“Just call me Uncle Wu.”
“Very well, Uncle Wu!”
Finally, the fifth elder regained his composure, as he looked extremely worried.
“Second Young master,” he said, still mildly shocked,” I must take you to the clan physician-“
“No need to be panicked fifth elder!” I said,” I am fine!”
As I said it, I walked out of the wall, leaving a Wu Xiang shaped hole in the wall…
It seems that my body is stronger than rocks! Very good!
“What the hell are you talking about?” the fifth elder retorted,” Even if you feel fine, you spat out blood and took a hit by the Grand Elder of all people!”
“So?”
“SO?” the fifth elder grew frustrated,” Even if you may feel fine, you could get an infection! Your spine could be damaged, or your internal organs!”
The fifth elder sighed with emotion.
“You could have many hidden injuries, so I need to take you to the physician with the utmost speed!” he said,” Now you are young, so you won’t feel them for some time, but after reaching your fifties, you will be under great pain!”
“Nephew,” the Grand Elder interrupted,” Listen to the fifth elder! His words are correct, and I would also take you to the physician as soon as possible, but you shocked me too deeply so I didn’t think straight for a moment!”
“Very well!” I said,” Then let’s go!”
And soon, I met the Wu clan’s physician…who seemed to worry quite a bit about my body…