811 It’s Hard to Succeed when the Heart Is Chaotic (1/2)
The master and apprentice practiced boxing on the mountain. Their movements were the same. They were not very fast and could be clearly seen. There seemed to be no novelty.
Wang Yao's movements seemed more natural. Zhong Liuchuan seemed slightly stiff in some maneuvers like the pause when a car shifts gears. It didn't have a smooth and flowy appearance, but it didn't last long and was gone in a flash.
After practicing two rounds of boxing, Wang Yao stopped and stood aside to watch Zhong Liuchuan practice. After finishing one practice, Wang Yao pointed out several shortcomings. Zhong Liuchuan continued practicing one set of boxing moves 10 times.
”Alright, let's stop here today,” Wang Yao said.
”Thank you, Sir,” Zhong Liuchuan said
They went down the mountain together. At the foot of Dongshan Mountain, several truckloads of trees that had just been planted had grown green leaves, which was against the law of nature.
”Sir, this mountain is amazing,” Zhong Liuchuan said with a laugh. ”It's autumn, but the trees are sprouting and the bugs are singing.”
”Mmm, it's probably because the spiritual energy is stronger,” Wang Yao said.
In fact, the trees were green all year round on Nanshan Hill. That could be seen in some places in the south, but it was unusual in northern areas like Lianshan County.
At the foot of the hill, the two men parted ways. Zhong Liuchuan went home, and Wang Yao opened his clinic.
At noon, Sun Yunsheng came to the mountain village from Dao. He was there to learn skills from Wang Yao.
”Master,” Sun Yunsheng said.
”Don't call me that. I feel uncomfortable hearing it,” Wang Yao said with a laugh.
”Shall I follow Senior and call you Sir?” Sun Yunsheng asked.
”Yes, sure,” Wang Yao said.
As he was speaking, a patient came into the clinic.
”Give me a moment,” Wang Yao said.
”Yes, Sir, no problem.” After speaking, Sun Yunsheng sat quietly and watched Wang Yao treat the patient.
The patient's illness was relatively easy to treat. He had sprained his waist at work. After several massages from Wang Yao, the man felt less pain.
”Have a good rest after you get back, and try not to go down to the fields to work for a few days,” Wang Yao said.
”There are many peanuts in the field,” the man said.
Everyone who farmed knew that the peanut harvest time was quite tiring. They had to bend down and get up again. Ordinary people could not stand it.
”You can ask others to help with that,” Wang Yao said. ”Your body is more important.”
”OK, I got it,” the middle-aged man said.
Although that was what he said, when he got back, he would still have to go to the fields. In this season, he could only earn money from farming through those plots of peanuts.
When the patient left, Wang Yao called Zhong Liuchuan. ”I'd like you to help teach Sun Yunsheng. Teach him the Method of Self Renewing in my place first.”
”Yes, Sir,” Zhong Liuchuan replied. He soon arrived at the clinic. ”OK, come with me.”
Zhong Liuchuan invited Sun Yunsheng to his home. He taught him the Method of Self Renewing that Wang Yao had taught him.
Although Sun Yunsheng had a traditional kung fu background, he was often busy with the business world. He was more systematic than Zhong Liuchuan but not as skilled. His heart was difficult to calm down. This Method of Self Renewing required one to be calm before it could be mastered.
”Calm your heart and breathing.” Zhong Liuchuan instructed.
With the deepening of his practice, Zhong Liuchuan's skill of cultivating Qi was advancing. He practiced every day and recited Taoist sutras, so his practice was improving almost every day.
”Senior, let me think about it first.” Sun Yunsheng, who was always unable to reach the threshold, simply stopped practicing.
”OK.”
Sun Yunsheng took several deep breaths. He went to one side of the room and closed his eyes.
Creak…
The door opened. Wang Yao walked in from outside. He asked, ”How is it?”
”I'm always unable to find the way,” Sun Yunsheng replied.
”There's no rush,” Wang Yao said. ”Take your time.”
He gave Sun Yunsheng some guidance. He looked at his anxious appearance and patted him on the shoulder.
”You must have a peaceful mindset,” Wang Yao said. ”It's practice, not a competition. You can't rush it.”
”Yes.” Sun Yunsheng nodded.
After practicing the entire afternoon, he still couldn't master it.
”Are you staying here tonight?” Wang Yao asked.
”Yes, I planned to stay here,” Sun Yunsheng replied.
”Let's have dinner together tonight,” Wang Yao said. ”Ask Hao to join us.”
”Yes, Sir,” Sun Yunsheng said.
After leaving Zhong Liuchuan's home, Sun Yunsheng went to his residence. Hao and two other men accompanying him had already reorganized the room.
”How did your learning go, Young Master?” Hao asked.