When I got home, except for the pain in my feet for a few days, I didn't feel any other discomfort. I didn't feel depressed or depressed. It seemed that there really weren't any "ghosts", it was just people who scared themselves. I rested for a few days.

, my feet recovered and I was able to walk quickly again. It seemed that I just didn’t exercise a little less.

I heard that in ancient times there was a kind of Kung Fu called Qing Gong. I don’t know if it’s true or not. When I was a kid, I often saw an old man in Shangtang Village running shirtless in the middle of the winter. He would go to the pear forest behind the school and perform tricks in a certain way.

"Practice martial arts". While practicing, he yelled "ho, ha, ha, ha..." loudly.

I was busy studying at that time. Although I was very curious, I didn't have time to learn from him. I don't know if he is still alive.

I asked around from other people. I am really lucky. My grandfather is still alive.

I used some of the little money I had left to buy a bag of bananas and went to visit me.

His home is actually not far away, just at the foot of the hill above the primary school. It’s just that the houses in Shangtang Village are too crowded. The road between the houses is also too narrow. I feel like I can only walk, not even ride a bicycle.

You have to push it up and walk.

After many twists and turns, asking questions and guessing, I finally arrived in front of his house.

His home is surrounded by a low courtyard wall and two opposite wooden doors.

I went to shake the iron lock on his door, and the locks hit each other and made a "dang-dang-dang" sound. It was not very crisp, but rather dull.

After a while, a less loud but still distinct voice came from inside: "There are no dogs in the yard, just come in."

It's quite special. The average person's voice should be: "Who is it? Looking for that one? What's going on?..."

With the owner's permission, I boldly opened the courtyard door and walked in.

The first impression is that this yard is really clean. Although the yard is made of dirt, there is no accumulation of water, no potholes, no fallen leaves and weeds, and no chicken or duck droppings.

In the center of the courtyard are some irregular stone slabs embedded in the soil. These irregular stone slabs form a smooth stone road more than one meter wide, leading directly to the front door of the main house. There are three loquat trees on the left, and there are hanging ropes between the trees.

A sandbag, only slightly damaged. There was also a large wooden stick with two black bicycle straps attached to it. Two iron rings as big as bowls were threaded on the wooden stick. The iron rings looked like they were already in length.

It has not been used for a long time and is already covered with rust. There are some large and small stone hammers and stone plates scattered on the ground, all of which are strong stone guys.

Walking into the house. Wow! Their home is really special. The shrine in the middle of the main room of their house actually enshrines "Heaven and Earth, Lord, Prince, Master". Under the shrine is a large Eight Immortals table, and there is also a table with ours under the Eight Immortals table.

The "Eight Immortals Table" is about the same size as when we usually eat. There is an incense burner on the big "Eight Immortals Table". There are apples and bananas on both sides of the incense burner, as well as some candies. It seems that they are often worshiped. There are a handful of "Eight Immortals Table" on each side of the big "Eight Immortals Table"

"Taishi chair", there is a small table next to the Taishi chair.

This layout is completely different from the layout of most families I see.

I saw the silver-haired senior Li sitting on the "Grand Master's Chair" on the left, holding a radio in his hand and listening to a radio program that I didn't know whether it was "Peking Opera" or "Sichuan Opera". His left hand

There is a clear flower ceramic tea cup placed on the table next to it, with steam rising from the edge of the tea lid that is tilted.

I hurriedly greeted: "Hello, Senior Li." I put the bananas on the big "Eight Immortals Table".

Senior Li looked at me kindly and asked, "Who are you?"

Me: "Senior Li, I am Mu Yi from Watang Village. When I was studying, I often saw you running with bare arms in the winter. I also followed you to the pear forest to see you practicing kung fu."

Senior Li laughed hahaha: "What's the point of that? It's all just tricks and embroidery."

Me: "Senior Li, please stop being modest. I think you are at least over eighty years old. Your energy and complexion are better than many young people." In fact, what I was thinking was that you are better than this young man like me.

Much better.

Senior Li: "Young people today are different."

When I heard this, I felt that there was something in his words, so I quickly followed his words and asked, "Is it different there?"

Senior Li: "Today's young people pay attention to 'short, flat and quick' in doing things, and like to do things that are 'blow the chaff and see the rice'."

Seeing that I was still standing, he quickly pointed to the bench next to him and motioned for me to sit down and talk. I quickly sat down.

I said: "Senior Li, I came today just to learn some kung fu from you. I hope you can teach me some kung fu." I said a little nervously.

Senior Li smiled and said: "'Kung Fu'? What 'Kung Fu' do you want to learn?"

Me: "'Qinggong'?"

Senior Li looked at me seriously: "'Qing Gong'? What do you want to learn 'Qing Gong' for? Fly over roofs and walls, or rob homes and homes?"

I was speechless for a moment by his question. After a pause, I reluctantly said: "I just want to walk faster and jump farther." This is what I really mean. Because in school, my sports

My grades are often failing. At that time, I really hope that I can have some skills so that I can run faster, jump higher, and jump further. Alas.

Senior Li withdrew his sharp gaze and became friendly again. "'Kung Fu' originally didn't exist. The so-called 'Kung Fu' is nothing more than some methods of strengthening the body. I look at your face and you are not that kind of scheming person."

You are a crooked person. Since you have the chance to come to my courtyard, I will have a few words with you."

After saying that, he stood up. Seeing him standing up, I quickly stood up. Suddenly I felt a little restrained.

He smiled and said: "Let's not just sit up. Sitting for a long time is harmful to the body."

I don't understand what he means when he says "sitting for long periods of time is harmful to the body." Isn't the most comfortable position sitting up or lying down?

We came to the courtyard. He pointed to the large and small stone hammers and stone plates scattered on the ground and said, "Do you know what they are for?"

Me: "It should be for strength training, right?"

He nodded. "Yes. These are guys who practice strength. They always pay attention to a step-by-step approach. You can't become a big fat man with one bite. When I was a child, adults taught me to practice kung fu. When I was young, I had strong energy and blood. What did I feel?

Everything can be solved with fists. Later, when I went to the battlefield, I saw my comrades fall one by one in the hail of enemy bullets. Only then did I realize how insignificant 'kung fu' is in the face of weapons."

Having said this, Senior Li's expression turned gloomy.

It turns out that Senior Li is still a revolutionary soldier.

I looked at Senior Li in awe and said softly: "You seniors are heroes."

He sighed and said: "We are not heroes. We are just in an era when defending our country is the only choice for every bloody man. But how do you little kids know the cruelty and cruelty of war?"

It’s so helpless.”

I still wanted to ask him. But he waved his hand and said softly: "How lucky you are to live in a peaceful era! Make good use of this hard-won peace."

After saying that, he walked straight to the back of the house. I quickly followed him.

It turned out that there was a dam behind the house, and there was a pit like a well on the dam. Senior Li stood by the pit silently. I also walked to his side silently, looking curiously at the pit that looked like a well but not a well.

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Senior Li: "Don't you want to learn 'Qing Kung'? There is no such thing as 'Qing Kung' in this world. It is just a kind of strength and skill of people who practice martial arts. Judging from your appearance, you should be sixteen or seventeen years old. You are practicing martial arts."

If you say it’s a little late, your muscles and bones have already aged. I’ll teach you a simple method. Do you see the pit in front of you? This is the place to practice ‘Qing Gong’.”

I looked at him doubtfully. I didn't know what this pit had to do with "Qing Gong".

Senior Li: "When you go back, you can dig a hole like this in the corner of your courtyard or other suitable place. Look out of the hole and jump out of the hole every day. Don't be impatient, take your time and do it step by step.

Whenever you can jump out easily, you dig the pit down an inch. Not only do you need to practice jumping out of the pit, you also need to use sandbags or lead weights and tie them to your calves with leggings. First, tie half a pound on each side.

Usually, I only need to take a bath, sleep and rest to relieve it. I don’t need to do it while walking or running. I also do it step by step and gradually increase the weight.”

I couldn't help but ask: "Do you need help when practicing pit jumping?"

Senior Li: "Don't tie them when you practice first, as they can easily get injured. Wait until your strength reaches a certain level before you tie them again."

When I heard what he said, I thought it was quite simple. Not complicated at all. So I asked with a smile: "Senior Li, if you practice like this, when will you see some results?"

Senior Li looked at me and said sincerely: "Practice martial arts is a very hard work. You should not practice with the thought of achieving some results. The key to practicing martial arts is one sentence, 'Practice the muscles, bones and skin on the outside, and practice on the inside.

Practice "One Breath". Your muscles and bones are not suitable anymore, so you can only practice "skin" and "qi"."

I seemed to understand and asked: "Senior Li, what is 'skin' and what is 'qi'?"

Senior Li: "To put it simply, 'skin' is to train yourself to be rougher, thicker and stronger, and don't be as thin and weak as you are now. As for 'qi', others have other explanations. As for me

Let me tell you, it is a kind of spirit. Not afraid of challenges, not afraid of sacrifices, not afraid of losing, a bloody spirit. A kind of temperament. Righteous! The heart is upright and heroic."

Seeing that I listened very seriously, Senior Li continued: "Don't have any mental burden. Just think of it as a physical exercise. Don't be obsessed with it. A young man of your age will still be able to do it in the future."

When faced with many major life events such as starting a family and starting a business, don’t force yourself.”

I nodded vigorously.

Senior Li: "It's getting late."

I understand that Senior Li is "seeing off guests".

I quickly bowed to him, thanked him for his advice, and prepared to leave.

Just when I was about to close the door to his courtyard, I heard him say to himself: "'pi' and 'qi' are also 'temper'".
Chapter completed!