Chapter 5

Wang Yue was also taken aback, thinking to himself, "Me as the village chief? What a joke. I need to practice every day and go hunting. How can I have the time to manage all these messy village affairs?"

Wang Shan stood up and said loudly, "Father, your idea is good. Wang Yue can indeed be the village chief. The good life we have now is all thanks to Wang Yue. Without his soy sauce and five-spice seasoning, how could we have such nice houses to live in, or be able to eat rice and pork every day?"

Upon hearing Wang Shan's explanation, everyone nodded in agreement.

Wang Yue's contributions to the village were indeed the greatest. Being the village chief was not out of the question.

"Alright, I agree. Let Wang Yue be the village chief."

"I agree too."

"I agree."

Everyone agreed.

Wang Yue would serve as the village chief and would be the next clan leader. The responsibility was significant.

Given the public opinion, Wang Yue had no choice but to accept the position. He stood up and took on the role of village chief.

When Wang Shan's father handed over the position of village chief to Wang Yue during Li Yun's harassment, it was quite unscrupulous.

However, Wang Yue did not blame Wang Shan's father. After all, he was just an ordinary old man and could not possibly stand up to the Prefect of Suzhou.

Wang Yue stepped onto the platform and said loudly, "Since everyone has shown such trust in me, allowing me to serve as the eighth village chief of Wang Family Village, please rest assured. We will not hand over the soy sauce and five-spice seasoning recipes to Li Yun. I will handle this matter, and you can all live your lives in peace."

"Good."

"Good, Chief, you're doing a great job."

Wang Yue said to Wang Shan's father, "Uncle, rest assured, I will make sure the village has a good life."

...

Back at home, his father, Wang Danhe, scolded him, "Yue'er, you shouldn't have taken the position of village chief. If you can't protect the recipes and the village workshops, you will be a sinner to the entire village."

His mother also worried, "Yes, Yue'er, you should have listened to your father."

Wang Yue smiled, "Father, Mother, don't worry. I'll go to Suzhou Prefecture in a few days and talk to Li Yun."

Ah Bi also worried, "Brother Wang Yue, are you sure it's okay? Should I go with you?"

Wang Yue shook his head, "No need. If Li Yun doesn't agree, you going won't help. Besides, although there are many experts in Suzhou, few can keep me from leaving."

...

Wang Yue stood in the courtyard, facing Ah Bi, and began to practice the Internal Martial Arts.

Wang Xin stood nearby, watching with great interest. She was now very interested in martial arts and often practiced the Yuan Gong Stance with Ah Bi.

"Internal Martial Arts is a different cultivation system from current martial arts," Wang Yue explained while demonstrating the techniques.

"Internal Martial Arts focus on strengthening the body, which is known as health and fitness. Nourishing the body and defeating enemies are the fundamentals of Internal Martial Arts, but nourishing the body comes first. When you reach the highest level of Internal Martial Arts, your body will be pure, your spirit full, and you will retain your youth and even extend your lifespan."

"However, current martial arts focus on cultivating true qi, neglecting the body. Although true qi is powerful, I always believe that the body is the most important. After all, we must prioritize the human body in everything we do. Of course, there are also martial arts manuals that can help retain youth, such as the Xiao Wu Xiang Gong of the Xianxia Sect."

"Internal Martial Arts are divided into Ming Jin (Manifested Strength), An Jin (Hidden Strength), and Hua Jin (Transformative Strength)."

Wang Yue stood in a martial stance and suddenly waved his hand, like a giant whip striking. The surrounding air exploded with a "bang," demonstrating powerful and fierce strength.

"This is Pure Yang Strength, also known as Ming Jin. Ming Jin is fierce and powerful. If you can make your punches crackle, you have entered the realm of Ming Jin. This is what is meant by 'a thousand taels of gold cannot buy a single sound.'"

"An Jin is different."

Wang Yue lightly slapped a large stone, and the hidden strength in his palm erupted.

"An Jin destroys from the inside. It is also called Yin Jin and can have the effect of striking a cow from a mountain. However, in battle, Ming Jin is used more often because it is more powerful and destructive, while An Jin is better for strengthening the body. When your martial arts reach the An Jin level, you can stand shoulder to shoulder with top martial artists. As for Hua Jin, it is a higher realm of martial arts, which I have not yet reached, so I cannot explain it to you."

"Alright, that's enough for today. Think about it."

"Now, I will explain the principles and cultivation methods of Tai Chi. Pay attention."

After teaching Tai Chi, Wang Yue returned to his room.

Wang Xin smiled, "Hmph, what's so great about An Jin? I can't see anything special."

Wang Xin walked to the stone and lightly touched it.

Instantly, the intact stone turned into powder and fell to the ground.

Ah Bi's pupils dilated, thinking, "So powerful, so fierce. If this hits a person, even a god couldn't save them."

Wang Xin was also surprised, "Ah, this is An Jin. It's truly amazing. I want to practice it too."

...

Ah Bi returned to Yanziwu in a small boat.

Wang Yuyan and Ah Zhu were both there.

"Miss, you're here too. Why did Lady let you out today?" Ah Bi smiled.

Although Ah Bi's beauty was still a bit inferior to Wang Yuyan, she was no longer inferior to Ah Zhu.

Wang Yuyan smiled, "Mother went out today, so I snuck out. Unfortunately, I didn't see my cousin."

Muru Fu was busy practicing and planning to restore the Great Yan, so he had no time to court Wang Yuyan.

Wang Yuyan looked at Ah Bi and asked, "Ah Bi, did you have fun at Brother Wang Yue's place today?"

Mentioning Wang Yue, Ah Bi suddenly thought of the terrifying Internal Martial Arts.

"Miss, do you know of a martial art called Internal Martial Arts?" Ah Bi asked seriously.

Ah Zhu also looked at Ah Bi curiously, not knowing why she was asking.

Wang Yuyan shook her head, "No, I have read countless martial arts manuals and records. I can say that I know about nine-tenths of all the martial arts and sects in the world. Even if I don't know the cultivation methods, I have heard of their names. But I have never heard of Internal Martial Arts."

Ah Bi stood in a martial stance and swung her arm, making a crisp "snap," but it was not as powerful as Wang Yue's.

Ah Bi had practiced the Yuan Gong Stance for a few years, improving her physical strength and entering the realm of Ming Jin.

"This is Internal Martial Arts," Ah Bi said. "Internal Martial Arts are divided into Ming Jin, An Jin, and Hua Jin. I just demonstrated Ming Jin. Ming Jin is fierce and powerful. When Brother Wang Yue uses it, the air around him explodes, even more powerful than the true qi of the young master. An Jin is even more terrifying. A light touch can turn a boulder into powder. Miss, it's powder, like flour, not pieces. I'm sure Brother Wang Yue is more powerful than the young master."

Ah Zhu was shocked, her mouth wide open, eyes filled with horror.

Is there such a powerful martial art in the world?

Wang Yuyan's face changed. Turning a boulder into powder like flour was something even the Shaolin's Prajna Vajra Palm and the Beggar Sect's Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms found difficult. These two palm techniques were among the most powerful in the world.

Wang Yue's impression on Wang Yuyan was still from four years ago.

Four years ago, although Wang Yue's cultivation was not weak, he was far from a match for her cousin. But now, if what Ah Bi said was true, her cousin was no longer a match for Wang Yue.

"I never thought that besides Northern Qiao Feng and Southern Muru, there are such experts in the world," Wang Yuyan murmured.

"Ah Bi, do you know the cultivation methods of Internal Martial Arts?" Wang Yuyan asked.

Although Wang Yuyan felt it was shameful to ask, as it was like stealing someone else's martial arts, she was willing to do it to help her cousin.

Ah Bi was hesitant, "Miss, this is Brother Wang Yue's martial art. I shouldn't spread it."

Ah Zhu asked, "Ah Bi, did Brother Wang Yue say not to spread it?"

Ah Bi shook her head, "Not really."

Ah Zhu smiled, "Then it's fine."

Under Wang Yuyan's pleading gaze, Ah Bi gave in and nodded, "Alright."

Ah Bi stood in a martial stance and began to demonstrate Tai Chi.

"I am now demonstrating Tai Chi. Tai Chi, like other Internal Martial Arts, is divided into performance, practice, and combat."

Ah Bi's demonstration of Tai Chi was graceful.

After the performance, Ah Bi began the practice, which focuses on the balance of hardness and softness, regulating the body's qi and blood.

Finally, Ah Bi demonstrated the combat techniques. Her demeanor changed, no longer gentle but fierce and powerful.

"Bang."

"Snap."

As Ah Bi swung her fists, the air crackled.

Ah Bi didn't seem to be practicing martial arts but rather swinging a large hammer to beat a war drum.

Ah Zhu was surprised, "This martial art is truly strange."

Wang Yuyan, who had read many martial arts manuals, had a keen eye. She immediately recognized that this was not a fist technique but a hammer technique, a refined hammer technique derived from the battlefield.

This hammer technique was fierce and powerful, comparable only to the Shaolin's Great Vajra Fist in all martial arts manuals.

"Side Body Hammer, Crotch Hammer, Blocking Hammer."

Ah Bi said the names of the techniques as she demonstrated them.

Wang Yuyan said calmly, "Indeed, it is a hammer technique."

After finishing the demonstration, Ah Bi took a deep breath, and sweat beads appeared on her smooth face.

During practice, Ah Bi closed her pores, and after finishing, she expelled the excess heat from her body.

"Without true qi, yet with such great power. A miraculous martial art, a miraculous Internal Martial Art."

Wang Yuyan became increasingly interested in Wang Yue's Internal Martial Arts.

"Yuyan, you're here too." Muru Fu's voice came.

Wang Yuyan's face lit up, and she quickly walked to Muru Fu's side, saying happily, "Cousin, you're finally back. Cousin, I know what martial art Wang Yue is practicing. It's not the Shaolin's Muscle Changing Classic but a new martial art called Internal Martial Arts."

Ah Bi's face changed, and she said urgently, "Miss, this is Brother Wang Yue's martial art. Please don't spread it to outsiders."

Spreading martial arts to outsiders was a major taboo, although Wang Yue had not told Ah Bi not to spread Internal Martial Arts. However, in the martial arts world, one must follow the rules.

Muru Fu was displeased and asked, "Ah Bi, how can you speak like that? Am I an outsider?"

Ah Bi lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, Young Master. But this is Brother Wang Yue's martial art. If it leaks out, I will have to tell Brother Wang Yue."

Muru Fu snorted, feeling that Ah Bi was increasingly not respecting him as the young master.

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