parentshiftbook Chapter 66 The Qian Family! 7 Fiendish Thunder Steps!
Chapter 66 The Qian Family! 7 Fiendish Thunder Steps!
Su Yu recalled the spirited and beautiful woman at Qingxi Market. In retrospect, his life had changed from that moment on.
If he hadn't joined the fishing team, acquired the Azure Wave Fishbone Skill, and saved up his last few taels of silver, he wouldn't know when he would have been able to join a martial arts school to learn martial arts.
"Brother Su, the inner courtyard is just ahead, please."
Su Yu followed Qian Wenhu through a long, dark corridor and into the inner courtyard of the Qian family home.
At this time, there weren't many people practicing martial arts in the inner courtyard's martial arts training ground.
Only one middle-aged man was reclining on a wisteria-covered deck chair, looking languid.
Two pretty maids stood beside him. One knelt down and offered him a delicate osmanthus cake, while the other held a snow-white silk handkerchief and carefully wiped the crumbs from the corner of his mouth.
Upon seeing this man's demeanor, Qian Wenhu felt a flash of anger in his eyes, but he still stopped and greeted him in a gruff voice, "Palace Attendant Zhao!"
This person is none other than Zhao Gaolang, a retainer of the Qian family, possessing formidable strength at the peak of the Flesh Refining Realm!
Su Yu had seen this person once from afar on the Qian family's flagship treasure ship. At that time, this person was standing next to Qian Qinghong, with an arrogant demeanor.
Upon hearing the voice, Zhao Gaolang slightly raised his eyelids and snorted through his nostrils in response.
Qian Wenhu gritted his teeth and led Su Yu back to the residential area in the backyard.
He had only taken a few steps when Zhao Gaolang suddenly spoke again: "Wait!"
Zhao Gaolang slowly stood up and then leisurely walked over. He sized Su Yu up and down, his eyes filled with a condescending scrutiny: "Who is this unfamiliar young man? Doesn't he know the rules? Is the inner courtyard a place for outsiders to trespass?"
Su Yu remained calm and did not speak.
Qian Wenhu swallowed his anger and explained, "Master Zhao, this is Su Yu from the White Ape Martial Arts School, a master of the Martial Arts Realm. He has come today specifically to pay his respects to the Third Miss."
"Did you see Qinghong?"
A hint of displeasure flashed in Zhao Gaolang's eyes as he asked, "What is it?"
Qian Wenhu was speechless for a moment, unsure whether he should speak or not.
Su Yu then raised his head, looking directly at Zhao Gaolang, and said calmly, "My matter is for someone in the Qian family who can make decisions. What, is Zhao, the Imperial Envoy, surnamed Qian? Can you make decisions for the Qian family?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gaolang's face immediately turned angry, and he tried to speak several times but held back.
He was, after all, merely a retainer of the Qian family. Although he had become increasingly powerful and influential after the Qian family patriarch disappeared and he collaborated with a branch of the family, he still could not openly speak on behalf of the Qian family.
"How dare you! I am a retainer of the Zhao family, and for the safety of the Qian family, it is only natural that I must inquire about this!"
"I am an inner disciple of the White Ape Martial Arts Academy. I only speak with those who are in charge. Elder Zhao, I must decline this opportunity!"
Su Yu originally didn't want to pay attention to this person, but since he was being bullied like this, he naturally wouldn't swallow his anger and let it go!
Moreover, aside from his own strength, he also has the White Ape Martial Arts School behind him, and he can't let the reputation of the martial arts school be tarnished when he goes out.
Having said that, he didn't even glance at Zhao Gaolang, and gestured for Qian Wenhu to lead the way.
Qian Wenhu was secretly pleased, unable to suppress the smirk on his face. He straightened his back and led Su Yu away in a long stride.
Zhao Gaolang was left standing there, his face ashen, his eyes blazing with anger.
However, he was powerless against the White Ape Martial Arts School and could only grow increasingly angry, cursing wildly.
Those damned martial arts schools in the city! A bunch of cancerous growths!
They're all a group of martial artists banding together! Especially the owners of those martial arts schools, each of them is at least a master of the Tendon Forging Realm. They use their martial arts to break the law, and they are a powerful force!
The Black Stone Army should have eradicated all these cancerous growths years ago!
The three major families are also fools, allowing these martial arts schools to continuously train disciples and grow stronger!
He sat heavily back in his recliner, and a maidservant beside him nervously offered him pastries.
"Snapped!"
Zhao Gaolang slapped the pastry over with his backhand, scattering crumbs all over himself.
"You blind fool!"
Upon seeing that the pastries had soiled her clothes, the maidservant immediately knelt down and begged for mercy, "My lord, spare me! My lord, spare me..."
Zhao Gaolang grinned maliciously, grabbed the maid by the neck, and ignoring her struggles, tore off her upper garment, revealing a white embroidered bodice and a large expanse of snow-white skin.
"You idiot! I'm going to teach you a lesson right now!"
……
The backyard, the reception room, is decorated in an antique style.
Just as Su Yu took a sip of the tea served by the maid, a fragrant breeze, reminiscent of plum blossoms, wafted in from the doorway.
Then a beautiful figure stepped in.
Su Yu looked closely and saw that the woman was dressed in a white robe with gold brocade, a jade belt around her waist, and long black boots with silver thread on her feet. She had a tall and slender figure.
Qian Qinghong!
Unexpectedly, she had changed quite a bit. The delicate and beautiful face I remembered had lost some of its youthful innocence, and now her brows revealed a decisive and heroic spirit, like a white plum blossom blooming in the cold wind.
"Third Miss!" Qian Wenhu bowed respectfully. "This is Su Yu, whom I mentioned to you."
Su Yu stood up and clasped his hands in greeting: "Su Yu from White Ape Martial Arts School greets Miss Qian."
Qian Qinghong's beautiful eyes lingered on Su Yu for a moment, and a perfectly timed smile appeared on her face, like the first melting of snow: "Young Master Su, you are too kind. Please have a seat."
The two sat down, and Qian Qinghong went straight to the point without any preamble: "Young Master Su, I heard you came today for the complete manual of the Azure Wave Fishbone Technique?"
"Indeed," Su Yu said frankly. "I was once a member of a fishing team and I am quite fond of this technique. I wonder if Miss Qian could provide the complete manual? If you have the means, please feel free to ask!"
Qian Qinghong's expression returned to its coldness: "Young Master Su is straightforward, so I will speak frankly as well. To be honest, this technique is the core martial art of my Qian family, and it cannot be passed on to anyone but a core member. Outsiders who wish to learn it only have two paths."
She extended two long, slender fingers:
"Firstly, through marriage and other means, they completely became members of the Qian family."
"Secondly, one can become a first-class retainer of the Qian family. However, this requires at least the strength of the Body Refining Realm and the signing of a retainer contract."
Su Yu sighed inwardly.
It wasn't that easy after all. Marrying into the family was out of the question, and as for the Flesh Refining Realm... he had only just broken through to the Martial Artist realm, and was still quite a distance from the Flesh Refining Realm.
"I wonder if there are any other ways? Such as purchasing it with money?" Su Yu asked, still somewhat unwilling to give up.
Qian Qinghong pondered for a moment and said, "Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Young Master Su has broken through to the Martial Artist level at such a young age and is also training at the White Ape Martial Arts Academy. His future is limitless."
"The Qian family is currently in dire need of manpower. Regarding this matter... I can try to mediate within the family. In three days, regardless of whether it succeeds or not, I will send someone to give you an answer, young master."
Upon hearing this, Su Yu immediately nodded in gratitude.
Qian Qinghong seems to be a decisive person. Since she said that, it must not be without reason. In any case, there is still a glimmer of hope.
……
At the White Ape Martial Arts School, Su Yu opened the martial arts manual in his hand.
Seven Fiends Thunderclap Step! A superior martial art!
On the yellowed pages, the handwriting was vigorous and powerful, exuding an overwhelming aura of killing intent.
It was the footwork technique he obtained from killing that scimitar-wielding warrior that night!
The man nearly killed himself when he used this footwork in conjunction with his powerful curved sword technique, which shows how powerful this footwork is!
Su Yu studied the text word by word, his eyes gleaming with increasing intensity.
"The Seven Fiends Thunderclap Step abandons flashy movements and techniques, pursuing ultimate speed through the explosive release of qi and blood... Qi and blood flow to the Yongquan points on both feet, the tendons snap and spring like thunder. The start is like a bolt of lightning, the landing like a mountain shaking. Each step accumulates momentum, seven steps to shatter wind and thunder!"
"First move, Thunderous Step! With knees slightly bent, all the blood and energy in the body instantly flow to the Yongquan acupoints on the soles of the feet, the tendons taut like a fully drawn bow, from stillness to movement... shrinking the ground to an inch, closing in in an instant, the explosive power is like thunderclap in dry land!"
"Second move, Thunderous Strike! This move specializes in the circulation of Qi and blood, charging and dodging... using the explosive force of Qi and blood to forcibly change direction at high speed, the body twisting and turning like lightning, unpredictable and cunning!"
"The third move, Seven Fiends Thunderclap! This is the ultimate expression of power! With each step, a layer of qi and blood accumulates within the body. The seven steps are linked together, their momentum like a raging tide, rising higher and higher! When the seventh step lands, the body transforms into a fleeting afterimage of light, the force like a mountain collapsing!"