EBE Chapter 16 Children Practicing Martial Arts
Chapter 16 Children Practicing Martial Arts
The next morning, Yun Dan and Xiao Yue went to find their friends as agreed.
Although it was a bit cold today, the sun was shining brightly and it wasn't too freezing.
The two gathered children aged 6 to 12. Yun Dan looked at the group of little kids and counted them. Hey... 17 of them, plus Yun Dan and Xiao Yue, making a total of 19.
Originally, there were 18 people, but Xiaoman, the little snotty-nosed girl, saw them along the way and insisted on coming along. In the end, Yundan had no choice but to reluctantly take them along.
Yun Dan then led her friends in a grand procession towards the valley.
Along the way, the children laughed and chatted, filled with anticipation for the unknown.
Upon arriving at the valley, the group was drawn to a clean and tidy wooden cabin in front of them.
Yun Dan had everyone stand in line, and then solemnly said, "Big sister, big brother, and all my friends, I've called you here today to tell you something."
A few of the younger kids started whispering among themselves after Yun Dan finished speaking so seriously.
"Why does Sister Xiaoya seem so intimidating today? It's like the adults in our family are yelling at us."
Little Man, the snotty-nosed girl, spoke up directly: "Sister Xiaoya, why are you suddenly so fierce today?"
Yun Dan smiled, ignoring Xiao Man's words, and continued, "Actually, I have a secret that I've never told you."
The children all looked at Yun Dan curiously, waiting for her to continue.
Yun Dan took a deep breath and said, "What I want to say is that I know martial arts, and I have been practicing for some time."
Upon hearing Yun Dan's words, the eleven or twelve-year-old children all showed expressions of surprise, while the younger kids didn't react much.
"Martial arts? What's that?" a little boy asked.
"Martial arts are something that can make us stronger and more confident," Yun Dan explained.
"Wow, little girl, aren't you amazing?" another friend asked.
Yun Dan smiled and said, "I'm not very good yet, but I will work hard to cultivate and become stronger."
"Little girl, did you bring us here today to teach us cultivation?" the eldest sister asked.
"Also, why do you know martial arts? When did you start learning?"
"Big sister, I'll tell you how I know martial arts later."
"Little girl, did you bring us here today just to teach us martial arts?"
Yun Dan nodded and said, "Of course, but practicing martial arts requires patience and perseverance. Can you do that?"
The older children all nodded, and the younger ones, seeing their older siblings nodding, also nodded along, seemingly confused, to show that they could do it too.
"Alright, before I teach you martial arts, I have a few questions for you."
"Tell me first, what do you want to do after you learn martial arts? What do you want to do?"
When the group heard Yun Dan's words, they didn't know how to respond, because they didn't understand at all.
"Little girl, you said that after you learn martial arts, you will become very powerful and strong. Does that mean you will be very strong?" a twelve-year-old child asked.
Upon hearing this, Yun Dan thought, "Oh well, these kids have no idea what it's like to learn martial arts."
Yun Dan waved her hands, signaling them to stop talking.
"First, once you learn martial arts, you will be like having divine power. Not only will your strength increase, but you will also possess many amazing abilities that are unimaginable today."
"However, I must solemnly tell you that after you have learned martial arts, you must never go out and bully ordinary people."
"One must not bully the weak."
One must not commit acts that are immoral or immoral.
You must not commit adultery or plunder.
Do you understand? Is it possible to do it?
"Understood," "Can do it," everyone responded in unison upon seeing Yun Dan's serious expression.
"Also, you must never mention to the adults when you go home that I have taught you martial arts. This is a secret among the 19 of us. Can you do that?"
"can!"
"it is good"
"Finally, I also want to tell you that once you have mastered martial arts, you will not need to fear being bullied by others when you go out."
If anyone dares to bully you, just give them a good beating. We don't provoke trouble, but we're not afraid of it either.
"Alright, now line up in two lines. I'll check your qualifications first."
Start with the older ones.
First up was Yun Dan's brother. Yun Dan grabbed Lin He's arm with both hands like iron clamps and gently squeezed it. Then, her right hand, like a nimble snake, explored Lin He's chest.
"My brother's aptitude is inferior."
Yun Dan sighed softly, said nothing more, and then it was the next person's turn.
Among the dozen or so people, the eldest sister was of average or below-average ability.
There was a 10-year-old boy who actually reached the average level. His father was a hunter in the village, so he must have gone into the mountains with his father since he was a child.
Xiaoyue is of above-average quality; Yundan tested her yesterday.
To Yun Dan's surprise, her eyes lit up instantly when she tested the little slug.
"Little slug, your talent is actually top-tier among the best!"
"Sister Xiaoya, I've already told you not to call me 'Little Snotty,' why do you keep calling me that? I'm all better now, my nose doesn't run anymore."
"Wait, what is this?" Yun Dan wondered.
"Little slug, don't speak yet."
"Everyone else, you can leave now. Come into the room with me."
Then he said to everyone, "Don't come in yet, the two of us haven't left the house."
After hearing this, Xiaoman obediently followed Yundan into the bamboo house.
Inside the bamboo house, there was only a small bamboo bed, quietly resting in the corner. There was also a bamboo table and three bamboo stools.
"Little slug, hurry up and sit cross-legged on the bed."
Xiaoman, like a docile little lamb, obediently sat cross-legged on the bed.
Seeing Xiaoman sit down, Yundan lightly leaped onto the bed, sitting cross-legged like a white cloud, her right hand once again reaching out to Xiaoman's body like a nimble snake.
The subtle internal energy, like a gentle stream, slowly seeped into his body and entered his dantian, filling him with wonder.
"Strange, what is this thing? It feels like it's alive, yet it also seems still. Could it be that the little slug possesses such abilities because of this mysterious object?"
It is unknown how much time has passed, but Yun Dan's internal energy has been added in small amounts like a tide.
Xiaoman's eyes were tightly closed, her forehead was covered in sweat, and her face looked as if she were being gnawed by thousands of ants, suffering agonizing pain.
Upon seeing this, Yun Dan was so frightened that she quickly withdrew her inner strength. At this moment, she felt as if she were in a fog and could not detect anything.
"No, it's absorbing my internal energy. How strange!"
Yun Dan immediately withdrew her internal energy, lowered her right hand, and breathed a sigh of relief.
She sat on the bed, watching Xiaoman's symptoms intently. Xiaoman's expression was much better than before, but beads of sweat were still dripping from her forehead.
After a while, Xiaoman slowly opened her eyes and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
"Sister Xiaoya, why did I feel a force inside me just now that made me feel both comfortable and uncomfortable?"
"Little snotty brat, you must always keep in mind what Sister Xiaoya told you today," Yun Dan said seriously.
"Sister Xiaoya will teach you martial arts from now on. You must concentrate on learning and study hard."
Maybe you won't understand now, but just remember, whatever Sister Xiaoya teaches you, just do it, understand?
"I understand, Sister Xiaoya."
"Answer me seriously, do you remember or not?" Yun Dan suddenly shouted, like a bolt from the blue, startling Xiao Man.
"I...I know, Sister Xiaoya." Yun Dan realized that her tone had been a bit harsh and had indeed frightened him, so she gently comforted him and then led him outside.
Once outside, the dozen or so children frolicked and played together like a flock of happy little birds.
Upon seeing Yun Dan emerge, they all stood in neat rows before her, like well-trained soldiers.
Looking at these adorable little ones, Yun Dan said:
"We'll skip the cultivation for today and start again in a few days. You guys should go for runs and get some exercise in the next few days."
Yun Dan had just finished testing their aptitudes, and in the next few days, she would need to refine some pills to help them expel the impurities from their bodies.
Don't overthink it, this isn't a pill from the cultivation world, it's just a pill from the medical techniques within the Linglong Divine Skill.