Lu Qing had no idea that after he left, Ma Gu actually became Wei Xiao Gongzi's master.
After returning home, he kept an eye out for a few days and found that there were no unusual people around the village.
Knowing about the death of the young man in white, it's likely that the truth hasn't yet been revealed.
Two days later, he packed some things and went to the hiding place of Magu and his men.
Upon entering the cave, they were quite surprised to see Ma Gu seriously training Young Master Wei in horse stance in a spacious chamber.
After learning the reason, I was happy for Magu.
"Master Ma, congratulations on gaining such a talented disciple."
Not far away, Young Master Wei was practicing his horse stance, while Madam Wei watched him from the side.
Lu Qing chatted with Ma Gu on the other side.
Given the Wei family's background, it's definitely a good thing for Ma Gu to become Wei's young master's teacher.
Currently, the prerequisite is that the Wei family can weather this crisis.
"Brother Lu Qing, please stop teasing me. Do you think I don't know my own limitations?" Ma Gu said with a wry smile. "What I'm worried about now is what if I don't teach well and mislead the students?"
"It's alright. As long as you take it one step at a time and help the young master lay a solid foundation, I don't think you'll go wrong," Lu Qing suggested.
"That's what I originally thought too, so I've been having him practice horse stance these past few days to improve his qi and blood circulation, and Zian has been doing a pretty good job at it."
To my surprise, Zi'an's talent for martial arts was quite good. Once he got serious, he quickly grasped some of the mysteries of qi and blood circulation.
"I expect to break through to the Lesser Completion of the Qi and Blood Realm soon."
Young Master Wei's name is Wei Zi'an. Since Ma Gu has become his master, he can no longer address him as "Young Master," as that would be improper.
"Oh, that's good. Why are you looking °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° so gloomy?" Lu Qing was also a little surprised.
"The better Zian's talent for martial arts, the more worried I become. What kind of kung fu should I teach him?" Magu said with concern.
"That's easy. Just ask him what kind of martial arts he likes, and then teach him," Lu Qing said.
He knew that Magu was skilled in knife techniques and also quite proficient in swordsmanship.
“I asked, but Zian’s preferences seem to be a little different.”
At this point, Magu's expression became somewhat strange.
"What kind of martial arts does he like?" Lu Qing asked, a little curious.
“Zi’an prefers staff techniques,” Ma Gu said helplessly. “But I know very little about staff techniques, so how can I teach him?”
"Staff techniques?" Lu Qing's expression also turned strange.
He never expected that Wei Zian, who was so refined and fair-skinned, would actually like stick fighting.
Shouldn't these scions of noble families generally prefer swordsmanship, knife skills, or elegant close-quarters combat techniques like using a jade fan?
“I was also surprised, but Zian said that the last time I was chased away, he held a wooden stick and guarded his mother alone in the cave. At that time, the stick in his hand was his only support.”
So he vowed that when he had the chance in the future, he would learn a very powerful staff technique so that he could protect his mother.
Lu Qing: "..."
Well, this explanation is a bit absurd, but it's not entirely unreasonable.
However, as for stick fighting...
Seeing Ma Gu's worried expression, Lu Qing thought for a moment.
He said, "I do know a staff technique, but I don't know if Young Master Wei would find it suitable."
"Brother Lu Qing, you also know staff techniques?" Ma Gu was taken aback.
"I only know a little bit. A while ago, I was bored, so I took some ordinary martial arts from my master and practiced them for fun."
"..."
Magu looked at Lu Qing speechlessly.
Listen to this, is this even human language?
What does it mean to practice for fun when you're bored?
He always thought that Lu Qing's martial arts cultivation had progressed so rapidly because he must have been practicing extremely hard behind the scenes, never daring to slack off in the slightest.
As it turns out, Lu Qing now says that he's so free that he can casually find some ordinary martial arts to practice in order to pass the time.
Is this what the daily training routine of a true martial arts genius is like?
He thought that geniuses needed to work incredibly hard to make rapid progress, but that's not actually the case at all!
Magu felt somewhat confused.
However, he recalled the scene a few days ago when Lu Qing killed Black Wolf with a single punch.
You should know that Black Wolf is a master of the Bone and Tendon Realm who has been running rampant in the county for a long time. His martial arts skills are superb, and he has few rivals.
But he couldn't even withstand one punch from Lu Qing.
Before that, Ma Gu had never known that Lu Qing's boxing skills were so powerful.
So it's not so hard to accept that he knows stick fighting techniques.
Thinking of this, Ma Gu quickly said, "A martial art that Brother Lu Qing would take a liking to must be extraordinary. I think Zi'an will definitely not look down on it."
"Okay, I'll ask him later if he's willing to learn."
The two walked toward the cave where Wei Zian was.
This cave was specially chosen by Lu Qing.
The cave entrance was secluded, and the cave itself was quite spacious, divided into multiple chambers, allowing Magu and the others to stay separately and avoid awkward situations.
The cave where Wei Zian practiced horse stance was the largest, capable of accommodating dozens of people.
"Master Ma, Young Master Lu."
When Madam Wei saw Lu Qing and the other person approaching, she stood up and greeted them.
As for Wei Zian, he was currently practicing the horse stance until his face was flushed and his legs were trembling, but he dared not speak easily, for fear that if he lost that energy, he would not be able to hold on any longer.
"Zi'an, that's enough. Let's rest for a while."
Magu saw that his disciple had reached his limit and spoke up.
"call!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Zian could no longer stand and collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.
Seeing this, Magu nodded with some satisfaction.
Over the past few days, he has indeed seen his disciple fulfill the promise he made when he became his disciple: no matter how hard or tiring it was, he never complained and tried his best to do so.
“Zi’an, didn’t you want to learn staff techniques? I know nothing about staff techniques, so I’m afraid it will be difficult to teach you. But Brother Lu Qing just said that he knows a staff technique. I wonder if you would like to learn it?” Ma Gu said.
"Dr. Lu, aren't you skilled in swordsmanship?" Wei Zian asked in astonishment.
He had noticed that Lu Qing always carried a battle sword on his back whenever he appeared.
"Brother Lu Qing is a true martial arts genius. He can easily master any martial art, so staff techniques are naturally not difficult for him," Ma Gu praised.
"I wouldn't call myself a genius, but I do know a little about staff techniques. If you don't mind, young master, I can teach you," Lu Qing said with a light laugh.
“Of course I will learn!” Wei Zian nodded repeatedly.
With Wei Zi'an's agreement, Madam Wei had even less objection.
She also hopes that her son can learn the martial arts he likes.
So Lu Qing went to the mountains and forests outside, found a suitable and sturdy tree branch, cut it down and trimmed it to make a stick, and carried it back to the cave.
“Young master, the staff technique I know is originally a martial art for the Bone and Tendon Realm. Your current cultivation level is still shallow and not enough to practice it. So I simplified it into eight forms, so that even if you are at the Qi and Blood Realm, you can still practice it.”
"Once you learn it, even ordinary Qi and Blood Realm martial artists may not be your match."
Lu Qing, holding a wooden stick, stood in the middle of the cave and spoke slowly.
Upon hearing this, Wei Zian became quite excited, staring intently at Lu Qing.
To be honest, he had never personally witnessed Lu Qing in battle.
In his perception, Lu Qing was just an ordinary boy, about the same age as him, and he couldn't discern Lu Qing's martial arts level at all.
Even when they were traveling, Lu Qing's aura was extremely restrained and did not leak out at all.
However, his master also highly praised Lu Qing, saying that if he were to fight Lu Qing, he would not be able to withstand even half a move and would be defeated.
In addition, as Master said a few days ago, Lu Qing actually wiped out the entire Black Wolf Gang single-handedly, including the Black Wolf Gang leader who had reached the Great Perfection of the Bone and Tendon Realm.
All of this made Wei Zian extremely curious about Lu Qing's strength.
Now that he heard Lu Qing say he wanted to conceal his staff techniques, he was naturally very happy.
Even Madam Wei looked expectant.
As for Magu, he was even more surprised.
Simplifying a martial art at the Bone and Tendon Realm level is no easy task; it requires an extremely profound understanding and complete mastery of the art.
Lu Qing's words earlier were indeed humble.
"This staff technique is called the 【One Breath Staff Technique】. Its core essence lies in the continuous and seamless flow of the moves."
After Lu Qing finished speaking, the long staff in his hand surged up like a raging dragon, creating countless staff shadows.
Stirred by the long stick, the air in the cave surged, the stick whistled, and each strike made the air explode with a powerful sound.
Feeling the oppressive shadow of the stick before him, Wei Zian felt suffocated, but his eyes were incredibly bright.
"Is this the staff technique that Doctor Lu is going to teach me?"
As soon as Wei Zian finished muttering to himself, Lu Qing's staff technique reached its final move.
He first retracted the long stick in his hand, then quickly thrust it out seven times, each strike creating a sonic boom that shook the cave.
Then the shadows of the sticks vanished, revealing Lu Qing's calm and composed figure.
Wei Zian was already dumbfounded.
Even Magu and Madam Wei were somewhat lost in thought.
After a while, Wei Zian finally came to his senses and hurriedly asked, "Doctor Lu, what was the name of that last move?"
"This move is called Seven Stars Linked Rings. The key is to unleash a continuous burst of energy within a single breath. It requires a high level of control over the burst of energy and blood. Mastering this move means you have learned the entire set of staff techniques," Lu Qing said with a smile.
"Seven stars linked together?"
Wei Zian recalled the power of Lu Qing's attack just now, his eyes filled with longing.
"Dr. Lu, I want to learn this stick technique. Teach me, teach me!"
"Alright, I will now teach you the moves and key points of this staff technique."
Seeing that Lu Qing had already begun teaching Wei Zi'an the staff technique, Ma Gu finally came to his senses, his eyes filled with amazement.
The staff technique that Lu Qing just used was exquisite and full of momentum.
Even he couldn't find a single flaw.
According to Lu Qing, this was actually a simplified version of the move.
How powerful would the original 【One Breath Staff Technique】 be?
The strength of the Lu brothers is indeed unfathomable and beyond comprehension.
"Alright, you've memorized the key points of the first two moves of this 【One Qi Staff Technique】. As long as you practice diligently and master them thoroughly, it won't be a problem. Once you've mastered these two moves, I'll teach you the rest."
As Ma Gu had said, Wei Zi'an did indeed have some talent for martial arts.
Lu Qing taught him for most of the hour, and he basically mastered the first two moves of the 【One Qi Staff Technique】.
All that's missing is practice.
"Understood, Doctor Lu!" Wei Zian replied loudly.
At that moment, he was incredibly excited.
He discovered that when Lu Qing taught him the staff techniques, the key points and formulas he explained were very easy to remember.
Compared to the mysterious and esoteric formulas his father had previously taught him, this was much simpler and clearer.
This made him realize for the first time that practicing martial arts could be so simple.
"Alright, you can practice on your own first."
Seeing the excited look on Wei Zian's face, Lu Qing shook his head, gave an instruction, and then let him go and cultivate on his own.
He then walked towards Magu and the other two.
"Thank you for your hard work, Young Master Lu. This is the first time I've seen An'er so enthusiastic about a martial art. In the past, whenever his father made him practice martial arts at home, he would act as if it were his life."
Seeing Wei Zi'an practicing his staff diligently, Madam Wei expressed her gratitude.
"Young Master's martial arts aptitude is quite good. As long as he is willing to cultivate diligently, his future martial arts path will be limitless," Lu Qing said with a smile.
"I don't expect him to achieve great martial arts success. As long as he has some ability to protect himself, and can live without being bullied even after the Wei family is gone, I will be content," Madam Wei sighed.
Lu Qing did not speak.
He knew that Madam Wei was still pessimistic about the calamity that had befallen the Wei family.
Indeed, the fate of Wei family's ancestor, who was at the Innate Realm, is unknown.
Under such circumstances, anyone would feel despair when faced with the coercion of the Tiancang Sect.
"Please don't worry, Madam. It's been so long, and those people are still searching for you and Zian. I suppose the manor is still holding on. Otherwise, they wouldn't need to go to such lengths to make things difficult for you two."
Magu, who was standing nearby, offered words of comfort.
Magu's words were not without merit.
Upon hearing this, Madam Wei immediately perked up.
"That's true. The manor is still holding on, so how can I say anything discouraging here? Please forgive my rudeness."
“It’s alright. We have all witnessed the strength of Madam’s will and admire it greatly,” Lu Qing said earnestly.
Madam Wei was not skilled in martial arts, and her physical abilities were only slightly better than those of an average woman.
Despite suffering such severe injuries before, they were able to endure the ordeal.
As a woman, her willpower was far stronger than that of some martial artists who had achieved mastery of martial arts.
Lu Qing and Ma Gu both admired this.
In the days that followed, Lu Qing's life returned to normal.
It has turned into the leisurely life of studying medicine, cultivating oneself, and fishing that I used to lead.
However, every few days, he would go into the mountains to deliver some living supplies to Magu and the others, and to check on Wei Zian's progress in practicing the staff technique.
Even during these leisurely days, Lu Qing's cultivation level continued to improve rapidly.
And so, one morning more than ten days later, while he was cultivating in the bamboo forest, he suddenly shuddered and a glimmer of light appeared in his eyes.
"Finally, the muscles and bones are complete."
