Zhao Rui paused and said, "I saw Beimingzi sitting on the ground, shaking his body for a few times, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and then laughed loudly, saying that today we know that there is a sky outside the sky, and there are people outside the world. For that old monk He crossed his hands and saluted and asked, "Please tell me the name of the master." The old monk said, "I heard that Tan Yue was coming to Caoxi to visit me. Don't be surprised if I came uninvited."
Jiang Shuo exclaimed: "It turns out to be Master Huineng!"
Zhao Rui nodded and said: "You are young, so you know a lot. Yes, the person who came is Caoxi Huineng." Beimingzi continued to meditate for a while, then stood up, bowed his hands to everyone, and went down the mountain. , and I haven’t seen him since. It took us three brothers another half an hour of hard work before we could move freely."
Jiang Shuo said: "It seems that Beimingzi's kung fu is better."
Zhao Rui nodded and said: "If we fight alone, Beimingzi is truly invincible. Even Master Huineng may not be able to win."
Yin Ziqi snorted and said, "Old Master is quite self-aware. I can only regret that my master returned to the north after listening to what Monk Huineng said and never set foot in the Central Plains again."
Zhao Rui said: "I see. No wonder there is no news from him. Is your master okay?"
Yin Ziqi said: "My master is healthy, but he has been in retreat in recent years, so I don't see him easily."
Zhao Rui said: "I didn't expect that Beimingzi would still work so hard at his age? But when the manpower is finally exhausted, and the kung fu has been practiced to a certain level, it is really difficult to reach the next level without chance. I was three years ago. When people fought against Beimingzi, they had some reservations at first, but later everyone revealed their own skills and confirmed each other's skills with other's skills, which really benefited a lot."
He turned to Jiang Shuo and said: "The Dugu family's Star Crossing Step originally only had the Four Elephants and Twenty-Eight Star Steps, but the Xingyuan Step in the middle was learned by Dugu from the Northern Hunting Step."
Jiang Shuo blurted out and exclaimed: "Is there any Qing Kung that is more wonderful than Star Step?"
Zhao Rui said: "The Chuan Xing Bu is the secret skill of the Dugu family. There is no one who can match it in the Dubu martial arts world. We thought at the beginning that even if Beimingzi's internal and external kung fu were the best in the world, he would not be able to compare to the Chuan Xing Bu if we just talk about light kung fu. Sima With the skills of my old master and me, combined with the Dugu family's body skills, it is not difficult to defeat Bei Mingzi. I don't want Chuan Xing Bu to fall behind as soon as we fight, and Bei Shou Bu will dominate him in every aspect."
He then explained to himself: "Dugu Wen is a branch of Dugu Xin in Qinzhou. His family has been a family of martial artists for generations. Later, a strange person appeared in his ancestors. This man did not practice martial arts but studied literature and became the secretary of Taishitai. , this Dugu Sili stared at the night sky every day, and actually combined his family's martial arts with star charts to create the Star Step. What a coincidence, the Bei Shou Step was also created by Bei Mingzi's stargazing. It's just that Dugu Sili specializes in astronomy, and creates complex light skills based on starry sky maps; while Beimingzi is originally a hunter in the north, and his literary skills are limited. Looking up at the movement of the Big Dipper is like hunting on the ground, so it is called the Northern Hunting Step. This is originally a set of formations. Beimingzi also created a method called shapeshifting. One person can There are seven stars, so fighting him alone is like fighting against seven masters at the same time, how can you win?"
Jiang Shuo's eyes widened and he said, "How can one person occupy seven star positions at the same time?"
Zhao Rui said: "We didn't believe it at first, but Beimingzi showed it to us. It turns out that he is not only superb in body skills, but also blessed with superb light skills. Every time he occupies a star position, he can illuminate seven directions at the same time."
Jiang Shuo was speechless after hearing this, and asked, "Did Dugu Zhang also realize the method of changing his body?"
Zhao Rui said: "No, no, firstly, Dugu Wen does not have such high internal support, and it is impossible for one person to predict the seven stars; secondly, he does not bother to pick up people's wisdom. Dugu Wen is also an outlier in the Dugu family. He is obsessed with Lu Lu and is especially good at making. Although he is very talented in musical instruments, he is not very sophisticated in martial arts. However, he was made by Beimingzi everywhere on that day, which inspired him to have great ambitions and created the Hoshigan Step from music theory."
Everyone present had seen Dugu Wen's ghost-like movement that day, but they could not imagine that this supreme lightness skill had anything in common with music theory.
Zhao Rui continued: "Dugu Wenyan's Bei Shou Bu relies on pure Yang internal force to drive it, and it is extremely strong and strong. For example, the coach is sitting in the middle of the army, scolding Fang Qiu, and pays attention to preemptive strikes; while Xing Yuan Bu follows the three-point profit and loss method of music theory, and gains from three points. One is the law, three parts are lost and the other is the Lu. This cycle is repeated to combine the yin and yang, just like the left and right crape myrtle walls, joining together to embrace the arch, it is the skill of attacking from behind. "
Jiang Shuo thought carefully about the steps that Ge Ruliang performed in the room that day. They were not as light and agile as the steps that Xiang'er taught him. They were as rigid as a mountain, but he was able to start later and arrive first. He seemed to be slow but actually fast. Since all the four images in the Star Step cannot be passed, I think it was the Xingyuan Step created by Xiang'er's grandfather. Then he thought that Master Zhao could easily stop him that day at the lake, probably because he had learned the Hsing Yuan Step.
Yin Ziqi said coldly: "Master is in such a good mood that he can't stop talking about old things."
Zhao Rui waved his hand and said with a smile: "As people get older, they start to chatter for some reason. Okay, you go, this turtle skin has no owner, I don't care who gets it, or who sits here with me. It’s not very relevant either.”
Yan Zhuang and An Qingxu were secretly surprised when they heard what he said. It turned out that An Lushan had been disobedient for a long time. This time, he asked them to go to the south to look for duck skins to make war drums for future wars. To prepare, the Northern Expedition's ridicule was originally an excuse. After hearing Zhao Rui's words, it seemed that he had already seen through it, so why not be frightened.
An Qingxu and Yan Zhuang looked at each other. Yan Zhuang understood and whispered a few words to Yin Ziqi. Yin Ziqi then said loudly: "Master Zhao is acquainted with his master. Why don't you go north with someone to reminisce about old times?"
Zhao Rui smiled and said: "Master Zhao is old. He has neglected to practice these years, and his martial arts has also been neglected. Why go to see Beimingzi?"
Yin Ziqi said: "Master doesn't want to go, so he has to do it, but this little friend Jiang has to come with us."
Zhao Rui was surprised when he heard this and then woke up, still smiling and said: "That's right, this young alliance leader is nothing if no one recognizes him, but if someone secretly supports him and uses the 'alliance leader' to control the princes, he can do a lot."
Seeing that Zhao Rui had revealed his plan, Yan Zhuang was not upset. He cupped his hands and said to Zhao Rui: "Li Shijun made it clear that day, establishing little friend Jiang as the 'young alliance leader' and Ge Ruliang as the 'acting alliance leader'. Unexpectedly, it has not happened yet." The next night, the 'acting leader' is going to attack the 'young leader'. Even though we are outsiders, we are quite dissatisfied. The people in the north respect their promises and despise this treacherous act. We want to help young leader Jiang, so this is Conspiracy is not a conspiracy.”
Jiang Shuo knew that the reason why Ge Ruliang took action was not to covet the position of leader of the Jianghu Alliance, but to cure Mrs. Chu Chu's internal injuries. Jiang Shuo did not hate him, but blamed himself for swallowing the Dragon Pill by mistake. He heard what Yan Zhuang said, He said hurriedly: "That's not the case. I didn't want to do this as leader..."
When he was about to continue speaking, Cheng Ang interrupted him and said: "Young Master is kind-hearted, but he doesn't know the dangers of the world. I, old Cheng, have always looked down upon Ge Ruliang, a sanctimonious hypocrite. Now with the help of friends from the north, Cheng has himself I will also try my best to assist the young master. They cannot help but deny what Li Shijun has said and what has been decided."
Jiang Shuo said: "That's not what I meant..."
Yan Zhuang interrupted him again and said: "Young Master Jiang, this is not the place to speak. Although this place is under the jurisdiction of the Jujin Gang, the Zhenze and Pengli Gangs have many eyes and eyes here, and the enemies and friends are unknown. , why don’t you follow me to the north first, and then take a look at it after you are established and stable.”
Jiang Shuo said: "I, I..."
Yin Ziqi was already impatient and said, "You're stalling!" and reached out to grab Jiang Shuo's wrist.
Zhao Rui waved his sleeves at the side, but he didn't use much strength to flick Yin Ziqi's hand away. Yin Ziqi took half a step back, his eyebrows suddenly stood up and he said: "I respect you as a senior, but don't think that I'm the best one." afraid of you."
Zhao Rui said: "Old Master, I haven't fought with anyone for more than ten years. Today is just the right time for me to see how many things you have learned from your master."
Yin Ziqi "hummed" without saying a word. He took a step forward and raised his palm to strike. Jiang Shuo saw that his palm was cold and steady, and he must have used the "Candle Dragon Technique".
Zhao Rui shook the sleeves of his robe, but his palm was still hidden inside the sleeve. He pushed it outward and pushed Yin Ziqi's palm away. Yin Ziqi took a step forward diagonally and slapped another palm. Zhao Rui took a step sideways and stepped aside to palm him. , but waved his sleeves and struck Yin Ziqi in the face. Yin Ziqi turned with his palm, circling Zhao Rui and striking out faster and faster. Zhao Rui also followed suit, waving his sleeves and constantly pushing away Yin Ziqi's palm.
Jiang Shuo saw that the two men's kung fu was very different. Yin Ziqi's steps were steady. He was already tall and took very long steps. The bricks and stones on the ground here were already rotten. Every time he took a step, he would leave a deep mark on the floor tiles. footprints. Jiang Shuo lowered his head and saw that it was indeed like the Big Dipper, but his steps were interlocking and intricate. If Jiang Shuo had not learned the Star Step, ordinary people would not be able to see the changes in his steps that correspond to the celestial phenomena. The Big Dipper, also known as the "Xuanji", moves very quickly in the starry sky throughout the year, and its angles change frequently. Beimingzi realized the "Bei Shou Step" by observing the changes in the four seasons of the Beidou at night. Therefore, although the Bei Shou Step is only Seven Stars may seem simple, but in fact they are infinitely varied. Zhulong Gong does not pursue exquisite moves, but relies on pure strength and internal strength to win. In combination with Bei Shou Bu, it is in line with the principle of simplicity and greatness.
However, Zhao Rui's Qiankun Kung Fu in his sleeves is a nimble and dexterous method. It is not head-to-head with the Zhulong Kung Fu. He hides his hands in his sleeves and does not know what technique to use, but keeps bouncing away his palms. His footwork was the Xingyuan Step created by Dugu Wen back in the day to restrain the Bei Shou Step. The Xingyuan Step included Sanyuan Seventy-Six Stars, a total of 350 star positions. Although Jiang Shuo had never learned the steps , but he had seen the star map at Xixi Villa. He had an excellent memory and could remember all the star positions firmly. Seeing Zhao Rui walking all the way this time, it was as if he was teaching him the practice method. The three walls are Taiwei, Ziwei and Tianshi. In the star map, they are all guarding each other. Zhao Rui's footsteps are indeed like a screen vassal, tightly trapping Yin Ziqi in the center of the wall.
