That was in 1990, when I had just transferred from the Marine Corps, and I thought that my martial arts could not be wasted like this, so I accepted a male apprentice. This apprentice, named Xiao Chen, is a clever young man, but sometimes he is too frizzy.
"Master, I will definitely learn all your skills!" Xiao Chen said to me with confidence.
I smiled and thought to myself, "I don't know how bumpy the road ahead is, boy."
One day, Xiao Chen and I were practicing boxing in the martial arts training arena. Suddenly, a figure jumped in from the wall, it was a woman, quite handsome.
"Master, help me!" She ran to me crying.
I frowned and asked, "What's going on?" ”
It turned out that the woman's name was Xiaohong, and her father was a wealthy local businessman who was targeted by a gang of bandits and wanted to marry her. She had no choice but to run away and ask me for help.
I looked at Xiao Chen and thought: this is an opportunity to test him.
"Xiao Chen, you go and help her." I say.
Xiao Chen's eyes widened, he looked at Xiaohong, then at me, hesitated, and finally nodded.
So, Xiao Chen and Xiao Hong embarked on the road of revenge together. They went through many hardships and dangers, and Xiao Chen lived up to my expectations and defeated those bandits one by one.
However, just as they were about to return, an accident happened. They encounter a gang of robbers, and Xiao Chen is slashed by the robbers' knives in order to protect Xiaohong.
"Xiao Chen, are you okay?" Xiaohong asked nervously.
Xiao Chen gritted his teeth and said, "I'm fine, let's go quickly." ”
However, when they came back to my house, I was already waiting there. I looked at Xiao Chen's wound and couldn't help but sigh in my heart: This kid is really kind!
"Master, I'm back." Xiao Chen said.
I nodded and said to him, "You have done a good job, you are already a qualified martial artist." ”
At this moment, Xiaohong suddenly knelt down in front of me and said, "Master, I am willing to marry Xiao Chen and take care of him for the rest of my life." ”
I was stunned, I didn't expect this girl to make such a request. I glanced at Xiao Chen, and he blushed, but didn't object.
So, that fall, I married Xiao Chen to Xiao Hong. Their wedding was simple and lively, and I secretly blessed them in my heart.
Time flies, and decades have passed in the blink of an eye. I am already a gray-haired old man, and Xiao Chen and Xiao Hong have already had children and grandchildren. Whenever I think of that past, my heart is always warm.
Perhaps, fate is like this, it will always surprise us inadvertently. And I, because of that accident, married a male apprentice to happiness.
As the years passed, Xiao Chen and Xiao Hong's children have grown up, and they have inherited the bravery and kindness of their parents. Whenever there is a family gathering, they would sit around me and listen to me tell stories from the past.
One day, Xiao Chen came to me with his eldest son Xiaojie, his eyes full of anticipation: "Master, I want Xiaojie to inherit our martial arts, what do you think?" ”
I looked at Xiaojie, his eyes were firm, his figure was athletic, and he was indeed a good material for martial arts. I nodded: "Since you have this heart, I will accept him." ”
Xiaojie knelt down and kowtowed, and said respectfully: "Master, I will definitely work hard!" ”
From that day on, Xiaojie began his martial arts career. I taught him everything, and he studied hard and made rapid progress. And in the process, I also discovered the true meaning of martial arts that I didn't understand when I was young.
One day, I was instructing Xiaojie to practice boxing in the martial arts training field, when suddenly, a rush of footsteps came, and a young man ran in panting.
"Master, please save my sister!" He said anxiously.
I recognized him, it was Xiao Li, a young man from the village. I asked him, "What happened?" ”
It turned out that Xiao Li's sister Xiao Fang was bullied by a group of bullies, and he wanted to help, but he was not an opponent. When he heard that I was a martial arts master, he came to me and asked for help.
I looked at Xiaojie and thought: this is the time to test him.
"Xiaojie, you go and help him." I say.
Xiao Jie's eyes widened, he looked at Xiao Li, then at me, and nodded firmly.
So, Xiao Jie and Xiao Li went to settle accounts with the group of bullies. With their strong martial arts, they successfully subdued the group of bullies and rescued Xiaofang.
When they returned victoriously, I secretly sighed in my heart: Xiaojie has grown into an excellent martial artist.
However, it doesn't end there. There is a bigger force behind those bullies, and they won't rest on their laurels. I know an even bigger storm is coming.
That night, I gathered all my disciples and told them, "We will face a tough battle, but no matter what, we must uphold justice and protect the weak." ”
Xiao Chen and Xiao Hong also stood up and said firmly: "Master, we will fight side by side with you!" ”
Looking at them, a warm current welled up in my heart. Yes, no matter how the years change, the attachment to justice in our hearts will never change.
In the days that followed, we prepared intensely. And that battle has become one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives.
In the end, with unity and courage, we were able to defeat the evil force and protect the peace of the village. And Xiaojie also proved his strength in the battle.
After the battle, I looked at the tired but proud disciples, and my heart was filled with emotion. Yes, this is our martial arts, this is our belief.
Time flies, and the story continues. And we will continue to inherit this justice and courage forever.
In the days that followed, we paid more attention to cultivating and improving our martial arts. After going through that battle, Xiaojie became more mature and steady. He understands that martial arts are not only for his own glory, but also to protect the people around him.
One day, I was sorting out those ancient martial arts classics in the study, and Xiaojie walked in with a hint of doubt on his face.
"Master, when I was practicing recently, I always felt that there was a place in the boxing technique that was not smooth." He said with a frown.
I put down the book in my hand and motioned for him to demonstrate. Xiaojie performed according to the law, and I carefully observed and found that when he changed moves, the internal force flow was not mellow enough.
"Xiaojie, the way of martial arts, both inside and outside. You need to put more effort into the conversion of internal forces. As I spoke, I demonstrated the right thing to do.
Xiaojie's eyes lit up and he practiced with me. It didn't take long for him to grasp the essence and his punches became more fluid.
At this moment, a disciple hurriedly ran in, panting and said, "Master, it's not good! The mine near the village was occupied by a group of people of unknown origin, who also captured several miners. ”
As soon as I heard this, I immediately stood up, knowing that this was our responsibility. I turned my head to look at Xiaojie, and he said without hesitation, "Master, I'll go with you." ”
We quickly gathered our disciples and headed to the mine together. There, a group of strangers were flexing their might, and the families of the miners were waiting anxiously at the gate of the mine.
I stepped forward and looked at the group coldly: "Who are you?" Why occupy the mines here? ”
The leader of the other party laughed: "We are here to mine the minerals here, as for you, it is best not to meddle in your affairs." ”
I shook my head, knowing that the possibility of a peaceful solution no longer existed. I turned to Xiaojie and the other disciples and said, "Are you ready?" ”
They replied in unison: "Ready!" ”
As soon as the battle was about to break out, I rushed out first, followed by Xiaojie and the other disciples. We cooperated tacitly, and although those strangers were outnumbered, we defeated them one by one with our martial arts and courage.
In the end, the group was forced to surrender and was driven out of the mine by us. The miners were rescued, and their families thanked us.
Xiao Jie is particularly good in combat, and his martial arts skills are enough to stand alone. I looked at him with a sense of relief.
Back in the village, we were all exhausted, but content. We have once again proved with our actions that justice and courage are always the most valuable assets of our warriors.
The days passed like this, and we continued on the path of martial arts. Xiaojie gradually became a hero in the village, and his deeds inspired more people to pursue justice and peace.
And I, although I am old, the blood in my heart has never cooled. I know that as long as there is still a breath left, we will continue to guard this land and inherit the spirit of the warrior that will never be extinguished.
With the passage of time, Xiaojie's martial arts have become more and more sophisticated, and he has not only inherited our martial arts, but also continued to innovate on this basis, forming his own unique style. His fame gradually spread throughout the neighborhood and became a role model for the younger generation.
One day, a warrior from afar came to learn martial arts with Xiao Jie. Xiaojie happily accepted, and the two agreed to compete in the martial arts training field.
On that day, the sun was shining, and the martial arts training ground was full of villagers watching the excitement. Xiao Jie and the warrior stood opposite each other, saluted each other, and then took a posture.
"Please advise!" Xiaojie said in a deep voice.
Both of them are launched at the same time, and the moves are full of power and beauty. Every time they clashed, the villagers who watched the battle let out a voice of admiration, and this competition was not only a contest of martial arts, but also a feast for the eyes.
In the end, Xiaojie narrowly won with one move. Instead of being complacent, he asked for advice with more humility. The warrior also expressed his appreciation for Xiao Jie's martial arts and bearing, and the two formed a deep friendship.
As time passed, Xiaojie's fame spread farther and farther, and even an envoy from the imperial capital came to invite him to the court as a martial arts instructor. Xiaojie hesitated, he wanted to go out, but he was reluctant to leave his hometown and relatives.
"Master, should I go?" Xiaojie asked me, his eyes full of confusion.
I looked at him, proud of him and a little reluctant to do so. But I know it's a new chapter in his life and he needs to do it himself.
"Xiaojie, this is your opportunity and your test. Go ahead, and wherever you go, don't forget your original intention and stick to your beliefs. I encouraged him.
Xiaojie nodded, his eyes flashing with determination. He said goodbye to his hometown and embarked on a journey to the imperial capital.
After he left, the village seemed to be somewhat empty. I often think of what he was like when he was a child, that energetic and passionate teenager. I know that wherever he goes, he will carry our blessings and expectations with him.
Time flies, and Xiaojie's life in the imperial capital gradually settles down. Not only did he become a martial arts instructor at the court, but he also made many like-minded friends. He often wrote home to share what he had seen and grown up in the imperial capital.
And I, although I am old, still insist on practicing martial arts every day and inherit the spirit of martial arts. I know that as long as our hearts are together, no matter how far apart, we are each other's strength.
The story continues, and Xiaojie's time in the imperial capital is also full of new challenges and opportunities. And we, in our hometown, will continue to guard this land and inherit the never-extinguishing spirit of martial arts.