"As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement. You must remember this well, as the holiday is coming soon, and you must continue to study diligently when you get back."
"The way to learn is to be meticulous and sincere. Recognize your own shortcomings, do not blame fate or others, and strive to learn and improve yourself. Then you will naturally have a bright future."
After summarizing the last sentence, Li Boyang returned to the teaching desk and said calmly, "Alright, everyone, you may all leave."
The students put away the Four Books and Five Classics from their desks; this was the last class, and after this class, the college would enter its break period.
After tidying up the books on the table, Liu Bowen suddenly asked, "Teacher, I heard you're going on a trip. Can I travel and study with you?"
It can be said that Liu Bowen was proud. In his opinion, some of the teachers in Songyang Academy were not even as good as himself, while most of the others were about the same level as him.
The only reason I stayed at Songyang Academy was because of Mr. Boyang, even though what he taught every day was no different from what the other teachers taught.
However, the master's true knowledge was hidden in his heart. Others might not understand it, but he knew it deeply. After all, Master Boyang had given him many private lessons.
When the teacher first lectured him on the current state of the world, he knew that the teacher had extraordinary talent and profound knowledge, but he didn't understand why the teacher had condescended to be in this academy.
Li Boyang glanced at Liu Bowen, somewhat hesitant, as he actually had important business to attend to when he left the academy.
My purpose in entering this Wudang world is very clear.
Advanced Qi circulation techniques in the Qi Refining Realm.
There are also martial arts techniques that can unleash the power of the Qi Refining Realm.
The current Tai Chi form can no longer fully demonstrate the power of Tai Chi's extreme strength and gentleness. I need to find new moves to bring out the Yin and Yang meanings of Tai Chi.
This trip involves the top-tier Qi cultivation technique in the Wudang world, or what is called internal energy cultivation in this world.
Just two days ago, Li Boyang received the news he had been waiting for: Qiu Chuji, the leader of the Quanzhen Sect in Zhongnan Mountain, was celebrating his 100th birthday.
The Quanzhen Sect was going to hold a blessing ceremony for Qiu Chuji, and well-known sects such as Shaolin, Beggars' Sect, Emei, and Huashan, as well as martial arts luminaries with some reputation throughout the world, would all come to participate.
These are not the main points. The main point is that, if I remember correctly, a major event occurred on Qiu Chuji's birthday this year.
The Nine Yin Manual, one of the most treasured scriptures of the Quanzhen School, was stolen.
Li Boyang's trip was naturally aimed at the Nine Yin Manual. Compared to the techniques of the Qi Refining Realm, the Qi Circulation Method was undoubtedly more important, as it directly affected his cultivation progress.
If we could obtain the Nine Yin Manual, both of these problems could be solved.
Without the Qi-circulating technique, the speed at which his innate true Qi circulates in his meridians is barely faster than a tortoise's, and he can only complete one cycle a day at most.
At the current rate of efficiency, it's impossible to estimate how long it would take to reach the first minor success stage of Qi Refining, where Qi is transformed into mist and innate true Qi fills the meridians of the entire body.
However, if one had a top-notch Qi circulation technique, this time would definitely be saved a great deal.
The Nine Yin Manual.
In any martial arts world, this is a top-tier internal skill, which will undoubtedly be of great help to Li Boyang at present.
Qiu Chuji's birthday was a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
The students in the academy left one after another, leaving only Liu Bowen and Li Boyang.
"Go back and pack your things. We'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."
After some consideration, Li Boyang agreed to bring Liu Bowen along.
Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. All theories need to be verified through practice. Letting Liu Bowen travel more and see more would be helpful for his growth.
After all, Li Boyang was counting on Liu Bowen to help him fulfill his wishes, and it would be good if he could accelerate his growth.
As a Qi Refining Realm martial artist, I am capable of protecting even if I bring someone with me.
"Thank you, teacher."
Upon seeing that Li Boyang agreed to take him along, Liu Bowen could not hide his joy. Fearing that Li Boyang might change his mind at any moment, he stuffed his bag into his pocket and ran away.
"Teacher, I'll wait for you at your doorstep tomorrow."
Not far from the school building, he didn't forget to remind it.
It was at this time as well.
Shaolin Temple.
The meditation room where the abbot resides.
There were four people in the meditation room: two old and two young.
The oldest among them, dressed in a white kasaya, sat on a chair in the meditation room, with a string of Buddhist beads around his neck, which he was playing with in his hand. He had a kind face, a white beard, and a Buddha-like appearance; he was none other than Abbot Juewen of Shaolin Temple.
Another elderly man, dressed in a yellow kasaya, appeared slightly younger. He was broad-minded and stout, with an upright expression, standing next to Abbot Juewen of Shaolin Temple. He was also a master of the Jue generation in Shaolin Temple, named Jueyuan.
Abbot Juewen looked at the two young men before him and said, "Do you know why I've called you here?"
"Reporting to the abbot, my junior brother has already told me that you asked me and Junior Brother Grasshopper to accompany Master Jueyuan to Zhongnan Mountain to participate in the blessing ceremony."
The man who spoke was not a monk; he was dressed in the Shaolin Fire Workshop attire, with long hair draped over his shoulders. He was eight feet tall, with bright, intelligent eyes and a clever expression. His name was Zhang Junbao, and he was a lay disciple of the Shaolin Temple.
There are two types of disciples in Shaolin Temple. The first type are monks who have shaved their heads and are required to strictly abide by the temple's rules and regulations.
Another option is to become a disciple and learn martial arts. After mastering the skills, one can then attempt to conquer the Wooden Dummy Alley and the Eighteen Bronze Arhat Formation at Shaolin Temple.
If you can get through, you can leave Shaolin; if you can't, you'll have to stay in Shaolin Temple anyway.
Abbot Juewen of Shaolin Temple nodded and continued, "Do you know why you were chosen to go?"