Cultivating From Obtaining Experience - Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Improvement

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Wang An raised his hand and rubbed his chin.

Yang Zhang looked to be at least 70 to 80 kilograms. The strength he used to send him flying with one punch was incredible.

The Tai Chi energy was indeed extraordinary!

After that, Yang Xianhua spent another half an hour explaining their Tai Chi Steps.

He explained it slowly and made sure everyone could understand.

Wang An could see that Yang Xianhua’s Tai Chi had a sense of harmony, which was another level higher than Yang Zhang’s.

After Yang Xianhua’s demonstration, everyone began to practice. Wang An wanted to ask a few questions, but the director turned around and left the dojo after receiving a phone call.

He seemed to be very busy. This was the first time Wang An had seen this director in the past few days.

When Wang An asked Yang Zhang for advice, he would mostly give vague explanations or answers which were written in the manual. Wang An could even recite them. He was even wrong in some areas. Because there was no one else to ask, Wang An could only ponder over his questions himself and correct it through the system’s notification.

Time flew by this way. After working hard, Wang An had surpassed all the other students in pushing hands after a month.

He was learning and training inside and outside the dojo. Unlike him, the other students stopped thinking about Tai Chi as soon as class was over. Naturally, Wang An improved much faster than them.

Moreover, Wang An already had strong theoretical knowledge. The ancient martial arts manual he downloaded from the internet and the books about Tai Chi that he read all provided him with a very firm understanding. After understanding the principles, he then put his knowledge into practice, which led to fantastic results.

After that, Wang An began to ask Yang Zhang, the eldest disciple of the Tai Chi Dojo, for more advice on combat techniques. There were even students who took the initiative to ask Wang An for advice on Tai Chi. Wang An did not hide anything and answered all their questions. He treated them just like Li Juewen treated him at the very beginning.

In fact, in the process of teaching others, his own understanding would grow.

Observing people was like looking into a mirror. One could avoid the mistakes of others by watching them.

[You imparted Tai Chi techniques to Liu Chong. Tai Chi experience +5.]

[You imparted Tai Chi techniques to Gu Lichuan, Tai Chi experience +3.]

As more and more people asked Wang An for advice, Yang Zhang, who was the instructor in charge, felt bewildered and a bit restless.

He then said that he wanted to test Wang An’s Tai Chi skills with a spar. Of course, Wang An agreed.

The moment the fight started, Wang An could feel the difference between him and the students. The form was smooth and continuous, and there was a sense of unending flowing water.

He could instantly increase his power and speed, but he could pull back his force instantly.

Wang An did not rush and silently drew a circle with his arms.

Not only did his arms move in circles, but his whole body seemed to move with him. Even the muscles and bones in his body rippled in circular motions.

His body was like the waves that surged continuously. His movements were relaxed and flowed like a soft current. The force seemed heavy like lead, yet it also flowed like liquid mercury.

The two of them moved from single to double push hands. They moved from fixed-step push hands to moving-step push hands.

The more Yang Zhang fought, the more surprised he became.

“Damn, this guy had only been practicing for less than two months? Why did it feel like he was a veteran who had practiced for several years! I’ve practiced Tai Chi for so many years, and there are so many people watching. I can’t afford to embarrass myself!”

Yang Zhang suddenly hooked Wang An’s arm with one hand, trying to pull him to the side, while his other hand shot out with the intention of knocking Wang An down.

This was the well-known Tai Chi Single Whip movement.

However, he did not expect Wang An to stand in place with both feet firmly planted. He lightly pushed off the ground with his foot, and his spine surged upwards. He suddenly released his energy, flicked his arm, and in an instant, he freed himself from the hand that had hooked onto him.

Then, he blocked with one hand and punched forward.

Tai Chi energy, shifting, blocking, and striking!

With quick and steady steps, Yang Zan retreated a few paces. His face flushed and stunned. He stood there for quite a while and was unable to regain his composure.

“Impossible, how could I lose?”

“That was just the Tai Chi energy, shifting, blocking, and striking technique. When did this kid learn how to use Tai Chi energy?! I was careless, I must have been careless!”

The spectating students were also stunned.

“Damn, I can’t believe what I’m seeing. He actually beat Teacher Yang!”

“This guy is too awesome!”

Wang An was also stunned. He did not think that he was good enough to use this move to beat Yang Zhang.

Yang Zhang was silent, and his mind was a mess. He had been teaching Tai Chi for so many years, but this was the first time he had been defeated by a student.

Wang An was still standing there in a daze. However, he was experiencing the feeling of energy from just now. At that moment, he felt that the force in his body had suddenly become smooth.

From the soles of his feet to his legs, then to his spine and arms, it was released smoothly.

[You just defeated Yang Zhang in a spar, so you’ve comprehended Tai Chi energy.]

[Tai Chi experience +80.]

“Impressive!” Someone among the students could not help but praise.

“One more time!”

Wang An came back to his senses and looked at Yang Zhang’s shocked expression. He hurriedly cupped his fists and bowed.

“Thank you very much.”

After all, he was a teacher who taught Tai Chi, and the previous scene had embarrassed him.

“Come, let’s try again.” Yang Zhang forced a smile and made a gesture for round two.

This time, he was prepared to put in 120% of his effort and to show everyone here his true abilities and regain his honor.

Unexpectedly, Wang An hurriedly declined and returned to the group of students.

He did not want to make things difficult for himself. If he were to spar again, Yang Zhang would be completely embarrassed if he won again by chance. Moreover, he did not want to lose.

Who would be willing to lose if they knew they could win?

“Why not fight him again? I think you can still beat him one more time.” A guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes came over to Wang An and whispered.

This guy’s name was Li Xinzhu. He had been learning in the martial arts center for almost a month, just two days after Wang An. He often practiced pushing hands with Wang An.

“Are you just here to watch? Why don’t you fight,” Wang An said with a smile.

“I can’t. If I go up, he’ll look even uglier.” Li Xinzhu shook his head.

“Hmm, what do you mean?”

“I mean it literally,” Li Xinzhu said with a smile.

He grinned and patted Wang An’s shoulder. “I think highly of you. Your talent is almost comparable to mine.”

“You should save the dreaming for when you’re actually asleep.”

“Huh?!”

Wang An stopped talking to him and continued to feel the force in his body.

Yang Zhang, who was at the front, saw that Wang An did not accept the challenge. He gave a few more words of courtesy and arranged for everyone to practice on their own. Then, he turned around and left. His expression was very dark.

“The bird that sticks out gets shot. Yang Zhang must be upset.” Seeing Yang Zhang leave, Li Xinzhu reminded Wang An.