In the courtyard, Zhang Yao calmed down and felt the changes after Taiyi's success.
This time, the changes in the body were more obvious than the last time, especially the emergence of the warmth in the chest and abdomen.
"What exactly is this? Infuriating energy, inner energy?"
Zhang Yao tried to explore the characteristics of this warm current, but did not gain much.
His mind could not actively control the warmth flowing in his chest and abdomen, and could only exert a slight influence.
Apart from making his body warm and comfortable, this warm current didn't seem to have any additional effect.
"No, there must be some mystery in it that I don't understand."
Zhang Yao couldn't help but sigh when he thought of this.
If he were still in Qingping Palace, he could ask Master Guanlu for advice.
Unfortunately, a big change that night shattered his old life into pieces, and he could never go back to it.
"Let's continue exploring tomorrow."
Zhang Yao washed up, returned to the bedroom, and went to bed early.
the next day.
After Zhang Yao got up, he was surprised to find that it was still dark.
"Almost an hour earlier than usual..."
His heart moved, he got up and moved around, and immediately noticed something strange.
His energy is very high. Even if he only slept for two hours, he was still full of energy and not tired at all.
Not only that, he tried to perform a set of twenty-four postures of carrying the tripod, and found that the warmth in his chest and abdomen flowed with his movements, greatly reducing his physical exertion.
But at the same time, after completing a set of twenty-four postures of carrying the tripod, the warmth in the chest and abdomen seemed to have decreased by about one-third.
"This inexplicable warm current may be called activated qi and blood."
Zhang Yao's heart suddenly surged with excitement.
With the help of this activated energy and blood, combined with his talent for energy transformation, his martial arts training speed can further increase.
Moreover, judging from his experience at the stage of completing his skills, this activated energy and blood itself should also be able to strengthen his muscles and physique.
"After the success of Zhuang Gong, there has indeed been a qualitative change."
Zhang Yao was in a very good mood:
"From today on, you can temporarily stop the Taiyi Zhuang Gong and practice the "Golden Cauldron Gong" with all your strength."
…………
An hour later.
"Junior Brother Zhang!"
As soon as Zhang Yao arrived at Jinding Martial Arts Hall, he was stopped by Zhang Yannian.
"Master asked you to come over."
"oh?"
Zhang Yao couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard this.
After he joined the Jinding Martial Arts Hall, he only received personal guidance from Zhou An for the first three days.
Three days later, he could only see Zhang Yannian or Meng Zongwei, but never saw this nominal master again.
"Senior Brother Zhang, what does master want from me?"
Zhang Yao asked.
Zhang Yannian responded with a smile: "You will know after you go there."
"……All right."
Zhang Yao thought for a while and couldn't figure out a reason, so he followed Zhang Yannian into the inner courtyard of the martial arts hall again.
Soon, he saw the owner Zhou An in the main hall.
"Master."
He bowed and saluted, and heard Zhou An's gentle voice: "No need to be polite, just sit down and talk."
"Yes, Master."
After Zhang Yao sat down, Zhou An looked at him a few times and said, "How is your progress in practicing Jinding Gong?"
"Thanks to Master's great blessing, my progress is not slow..."
After the two exchanged some pleasantries, Zhou An finally got down to the topic: "Zhang Yao, I came to you today because I want to ask you something."
He looked at Zhang Yao with a trace of inquiry in his eyes: "Where did you learn your health-preserving skills from? Or is it passed down from your family?"
"this……"
Hearing this, Zhang Yao suddenly showed a hint of hesitation.
Seeing this, Zhou An immediately added: "If it's not convenient to answer, you don't have to answer. I won't force you."
Zhang Yao was silent for a moment, and finally chose to tell the truth.
Qingping Palace has been destroyed, and it is impossible for him to hide his true identity for the rest of his life. Besides, there is nothing to hide.
As the master of a martial arts school, it is impossible for this famous King Kong Shen Fist to covet his Taiyi Zhuang Kung, right?
Besides, even if you covet it, it doesn't seem to matter if you leave it to him.
"I used to be a Taoist boy in Qingping Palace."
As soon as he spoke, Zhou An and Zhang Yannian were shocked: "Are you from Qingping Palace in Lianhua Township?"
Zhou An was stunned for a moment, then said: "But I heard that the Qingping Palace was captured by the rebel army, and not a single person was left alive in the palace..."
"The information is wrong."
Zhang Yao explained briefly: "I was born in the Danding Hall of Qingping Palace. I was lucky enough to escape when the incident happened."
"I was homeless all the way, and even after I arrived in Changping, I kept my name anonymous and didn't dare to speak out."
"As for whether anyone else in the palace escaped, I don't know."
"I see……"
Zhou An and Zhang Yannian looked at each other, stroked their beards and said, "So your health-preserving skills were passed down from the Qingping Palace, which makes sense."
"The master of Guanhai Palace in Qingping Palace is also a famous master. I have met him once before."
Zhang Yao's expression changed slightly when he heard this: "Master, have you met the old palace master?"
"right."
Zhou An nodded and said: "About ten years ago, I left Changping City to work on business, and by chance, I met the Master of Guanhai Palace."
"He is a true cultivator with perfect inner martial arts. His Taiyi split light sword is at its peak, and his strength is even better than mine."
When Zhang Yao heard this, he couldn't help but said: "The old palace master is so powerful, how could he be killed by the rebel army?"
Over the past few days, he has also inquired about the inside story of the military rebellion that day, but unfortunately he has not gained much.
Lianhua Township is fifty or sixty miles away from here. Many news are based on rumors and rumors, and the heat has long since passed.
"Why……"
Hearing this, Zhou An couldn't help but sigh: "The battle formation is dangerous. If you don't have sophisticated armor or hard skills to protect yourself, no matter how high your martial arts skills are, it will be difficult to protect yourself."
"Besides, those rebels were elite frontier troops from Feihu Pass in the west. They have strict military discipline and fierce military power. They are far from ordinary rebels and rebels."
"They had been in arrears with pay for many years and suffered wanton bullying from their superiors. In anger, they killed the generals and rebelled, which led to all kinds of tragedies..."
Zhang Yao finally understood after hearing this.
The strength of Qingping Palace is indeed not weak, which was personally acknowledged by Zhou An.
But that group of rebels, who were elite frontier troops with a large number, made a surprise attack at night and caught the Qingping Palace by surprise, which led to its destruction.
"Why……"
Zhang Yao could only sigh: "Time is also destiny, there is nothing I can do."
Zhou An looked at Zhang Yao, showing a hint of apology, and said: "This is my fault. I shouldn't have rashly inquired about your martial arts background and caused your sadness..."
"Master's words are serious."
Zhang Yao shook his head and said nothing more.
Zhou An looked at him, his eyes flickering, thinking secretly in his heart.
Zhang Yao is obviously not from a well-known family, and the origin of the health-preserving skills is also clear. There is no doubt about this.
Obviously, he came up with the idea of practicing martial arts hard only after he narrowly escaped death during the Qingping Palace Incident, and all the doubts before and after were explained.
"Zhang Yao."
Zhou An finally made up his mind and said warmly: "Your talent is extraordinary and your character is good. Especially your perseverance in martial arts training has won my heart."
"Are you willing to formally become my disciple?"
