I Am Carrying Gold From the Post-Apocalyptic World

Chapter 34: An Encounter with a Master

After the incident, Wang Bin had no intention of continuing his stroll and returned home early. However, whenever his energy was replenished, he would run downstairs to practice "Crossing the River on a Reed."

The next morning, Wang Bin got up early, put on his sportswear, and went for a morning jog in the nearby park.

Since acquiring the system, his physical condition had improved significantly. He ran five laps around the park, a total of ten kilometers, before stopping.

He noticed an elderly man in a white exercise suit by the lake who seemed special. From this man, Wang Bin sensed the presence of qi, indicating that he was an internal martial arts master.

Wang Bin sat not far from the old man, carefully observing his movements and feeling the flow of qi around him.

The old man's Tai Chi movements were very slow, but Wang Bin could clearly sense that each of the old man's movements could influence the surrounding qi to move with him.

Unconsciously, Wang Bin forgot everything around him, observing the old man while mimicking his movements.

The old man had long noticed Wang Bin, but he showed no reaction. However, when Wang Bin started practicing Tai Chi along with him, the old man's eyes lit up.

From Wang Bin's movements, it was clear that he didn't know Tai Chi, but the old man could also sense a flow of qi around Wang Bin, though not very strong, it was still noticeable.

Someone who didn't know Tai Chi, just by watching him practice for a while, could mimic the movements so well and even mobilize the surrounding qi—this was truly amazing.

What did this mean? Wang Bin was a martial arts prodigy!

After finishing his Tai Chi, the old man smiled faintly and walked over to Wang Bin.

"Young friend, have you practiced before?"

"Ah, sorry, I didn't mean to. I just couldn't help but follow along when I saw how well you were doing!"

"No need to be nervous, I'm not blaming you!"

"Oh, thank you!"

"I saw you did quite well just now. Have you practiced martial arts before?"

"I've learned the 'Diamond Palm,' but I'm not very proficient yet."

"Oh, the 'Diamond Palm,' that's an advanced Shaolin martial art. I didn't expect you to know it. How far have you progressed?"

"I've just reached the second level."

"How old are you now?"

"I'm twenty-one this year!"

"To reach the second level of the Diamond Palm at twenty-one, that's impressive! Are you still in school?"

"Yes, I'm a junior in the Financial Management department at H University."

"Very good, very good! Young friend, how about we have a spar?"

"Spar? How do we spar?"

"I'll use my Tai Chi against your Diamond Palm."

"Ah, I can't do that. My Diamond Palm is too aggressive, it could easily hurt someone!"@@novelbin@@

"No worries, my Tai Chi is also quite formidable, you won't be able to hurt me!"

"Alright then, please teach me!"

Hearing the old man say this and recalling the qi he sensed from him earlier, Wang Bin was eager to spar with the old man, at worst he wouldn't use his full strength.

"Alright, young friend, please make your move."

"Sir, you should go first!"

"No, no, if I make the first move, you won't have a chance. You go ahead! Don't worry, you definitely won't hurt me!"

"Alright, here I come!"

The old man was very courteous, leaving Wang Bin no choice but to make the first move.

Wang Bin used thirty percent of his inner strength and punched towards the old man. As he struck, the surrounding qi began to flow rapidly.

The old man's eyes brightened, and with a gentle block and a slight pull with his left hand, Wang Bin almost lost his balance and fell.

"It seems this old man is indeed an internal martial arts master!"

Wang Bin didn't expect to be defeated in just one move, and he could tell the old man was holding back. If the old man had wanted to hurt him, Wang Bin would probably already be on the ground.

"Again!"

The old man's eyes shone as he spoke to Wang Bin.

"Alright!"

Wang Bin adjusted his emotions, used seventy percent of his inner strength, and attacked the old man again. This time, he was more cautious, combining offense with defense.

The old man was inwardly impressed, realizing that Wang Bin's quick understanding showed good insight.

The old man's Tai Chi was very powerful. Whether Wang Bin's attacks were real or feigned, the old man neutralized them all and often used the force against him, pushing Wang Bin far away several times.

After more than thirty moves, Wang Bin was drenched in sweat, but the old man remained as calm as he was at the beginning.

"Alright, let's take a break!"

"Thank you for your guidance, sir!"

Wang Bin realized that the old man was guiding him and felt very grateful.

"You're young and have already cultivated your inner strength to this level, showing that you're talented and diligent. However, your moves lack flexibility, indicating you lack combat experience. To fully unleash the power of the Diamond Palm, you need more practical experience!"

"You're right, sir. I do lack combat experience. Please continue to guide me in the future!"

"I wouldn't dare say guide, let's learn from each other!"

"Sir, can I learn Tai Chi from you?"

"You haven't mastered the Diamond Palm yet, and you want to learn my Tai Chi?"

"Don't worry, sir, I won't neglect the Diamond Palm. I found that while the Diamond Palm is extremely fierce, it's ineffective against someone stronger than me. Tai Chi is different; it can attack and defend, and use force against force. I think I can use Tai Chi to complement the Diamond Palm's shortcomings."

"Your insight is quite deep. The Diamond Palm is a supreme martial art of extreme strength and yang, but it's also a Buddhist martial art, embodying great compassion. You haven't become arrogant because of your skills, but instead, you're afraid of hurting others, showing you have a good heart. So, I'll teach you!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Hearing the old man agree to teach him Tai Chi, Wang Bin was overjoyed and, imitating scenes from movies, knelt on one knee and bowed to the old man.

"Haha, no need for such formalities!"

The old man didn't expect Wang Bin to be so polite, giving him such a grand gesture, and laughed happily.

The two then introduced themselves, and Wang Bin learned that the old man's name was Li Zhengguo, and his Tai Chi was taught by his master.

They got along well and went to a nearby diner for breakfast.

Just as they finished eating, Wang Bin's phone rang. He apologized and answered a call from You Hongfei.

"Hey, Wang Bin, where are you?"

"I'm out jogging. What's up?"

"The workshop intermediary said they have something. Are you coming? We can also check out our store location."

"Sure, tell me where, and I'll head over."

After hanging up, Wang Bin smiled and said to Li Zhengguo, "Master, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving first."

Li Zhengguo waved with a smile and said, "No problem, go ahead and take care of your business!"

"By the way, Master, I have some things to deal with, so I can only learn martial arts from you every other day. Please don't be upset; I promise I won't neglect my martial arts training!"

"No worries, you young people have a lot going on. Just come practice with me when you have time!"

"Thank you!"

Wang Bin bid farewell to Li Zhengguo and ran home from the diner. He wanted to take a shower and change clothes before meeting You Hongfei and Li Xingping.