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Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Abnormal Situation

Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Abnormal Situation

However, he only glanced briefly at the content, then put down the book, planning to eat first before anything else.

Because this part of the practice differed from the previous ones, which could be practiced on any open ground with abandon.

These Sideways Training Martial Arts exercises generally required props for assistance.

Some needed sandbags to hit, some required bumping into trees, and others involved slapping one’s body with bamboo strips.

The book also mentioned that if one was pursuing efficiency, there was no need to learn all these varieties of Sideways Training Martial Arts; of course, learning them all was better, as they complement each other.

Li Ang didn’t even think about it, of course, he chose to learn them all.

If you’ve already got a cheat, and you’re not aiming for full marks, then that’s just lacking ambition.

After preparing a sizable meal that was satisfying for training, Li Ang allocated all the Breakthrough Points to [Physique].

Although he could now continue adding points to [Spirit], considering the upcoming practice of Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training, which was a bit of a body-drainer, it wouldn’t do if his [Physique] couldn’t keep up.

He definitely wouldn’t be able to practice the Sideways Training portion this afternoon, so Li Ang decided to visit the martial arts school and, on the way, buy some things needed for training in the city.

When he arrived at the martial arts school, everyone was still training vigorously, but all this seemed to have little to do with him.

Li Ang asked the head coach Wu Song when he would arrange for him to have students, and Wu Song’s reply was somewhat evasive, as if there was more to it, only saying that he still needed to wait for now.

With Li Ang’s current level of mental agility, it was easy to see that this was the school owner’s intention – it was almost openly stated.

In fact, he didn’t mind now, just felt a bit uneasy about taking a base salary of 80 dollars a day for doing no work, and still using the equipment.

Consequently, Li Ang made a WeChat call to Old Master Hua, learned that he was in his office, and followed the directions there.

Before he even entered, he heard the school owner’s voice, talking about how difficult it was to enroll new students this year, and how business seemed to have been snatched away by some boxing gym.

After Li Ang entered, the normally loquacious school owner seemed to have hit the mute button.

Then he looked at Li Ang with a puzzled gaze, wondering why he had come again, while his expression also seemed a bit unnatural.

On the contrary, it was Hua Tianming who smiled and greeted Li Ang, asking what he needed.

Don’t get the wrong idea, Li Ang really wasn’t there to tattle, nor was there any need for it.

“Old Master Hua, I wanted to ask about the medicinal wine you gave me last time, do you still have any?”

Li Ang asked somewhat sheepishly.

In the Sideways Training section, it was mentioned that if possible, one should use external medicines such as Safflower Oil and Bone-setting Liquor for maintenance during related exercises, and taking a hot bath afterwards was ideal, with medicinal baths being the best.

So, he immediately thought of the bottle of medicinal wine Old Master Hua had given him last time.

That day, after his arm was injured, Sheila used the medicinal wine to massage him, and the bruises had faded significantly by the next day, healing much faster than before.

Sheila’s effort was certainly part of it, but the greater effect was probably from the medicinal wine.

In Li Ang’s opinion, the medicinal wine used by someone as experienced as Old Master Hua had to be stronger than the common Safflower Oil, right?

Li Ang noticed that as soon as he asked this question, the owner’s micro-expression immediately changed, seemingly relaxing a lot.

But Hua Tianming said irritably:

“Didn’t I just give you a bottle? Did you drink it all with peanuts? How could it be finished so quickly?”

Li Ang scratched his head and replied:

“No, I didn’t do that, but I’m planning to practice some Sideways Training Martial Arts recently, and I expect I’ll need a lot, so I was hoping to buy some from you.”

Li Ang had no idea that his words would immediately hit Old Master Hua’s sore spot.

“Who told you to practice… Why did you suddenly decide to take up Sideways Training Martial Arts?”

Hua Tianming had the words on the tip of his tongue when he remembered that Li Ang wasn’t his disciple and that he seemingly had no right to lecture him.

“Last time you mentioned that I needed to exercise more to improve my physical strength. I thought, why not find a Sideways Training Martial Art to practice, as it would be more efficient.”

Watching Li Ang respond with utmost seriousness, Hua Tianming found himself at a loss for words for a moment.

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All he could do was patiently explain:

“I told you to exercise, but I didn’t mean for you to follow Sideways Training Martial Arts. Practicing such techniques excessively would only make your response slower and your nerves more dulled. You might feel an improvement at first, but later on, it could result in negative growth in your abilities.”

“To put it simply, Tongbei Quan might require you to have a physical strength of 60-70 points, and there’s no need to increase your constitution to 80-90 points. Also, Sideways Training Martial Arts requires a great deal of time and energy. Biting off more than you can chew is never good!”

While Old Master Hua was earnestly advising him, Li Ang was nodding continuously on the other end.

Hua Tianming having such a reaction was actually within Li Ang’s expectations.

He understood the logic, but such things only applied to ordinary people; he wasn’t really affected by those negative aspects.

However, he couldn’t explain that, so he could only agree for now.

“Did you understand everything I told you?”

“I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be careful. So, is there any medicinal liquor?”

Hua Tianming sighed, knowing that the boy had listened, but not listened enough.

But there was no helping it. There are many things, many pitfalls, that if you don’t let them experience on their own, no amount of talking is useful.

After all, he is a young man; he was just as stubborn when he was young.

Principles can’t teach a person; experiences can.

He could only hope that the boy wouldn’t take too many detours and waste his natural talent.

“I don’t have much medicinal liquor left here. I’ll give you a bottle later. Forget about the money, it’s homemade, not worth much.”

As Hua Tianming spoke, he also took paper and pen and began to write.

“Additionally, here is a prescription for a medicinal bath. Just get the herbs according to this recipe; it should ensure maximum protection of your body from injury.”

“I really appreciate it, thank you very much.”

Such prescriptions could be found online with various claims of authenticity and effectiveness, but securing one from an old veteran like Old Master Hua was naturally the best option.

In the past, he didn’t have the money, but now that he had some savings, he wanted to ensure he took the best care of his body.

Li Ang stood up and sincerely expressed his gratitude to him.

Currently, he really didn’t have much money, so he could only offer his thanks verbally, but he would have to express his gratitude materially once he earned some money.

Li Ang returned to the outer training hall and watched for a while, feeling that he had no business there, and was just about to leave when the head coach approached him.

He thought the head coach had come to make trouble again, but surprisingly, the man actually brought over a bag and said it was for him.

Upon receiving it, Li Ang discovered that there were two more bottles of medicinal liquor inside.

“Head coach, what’s this for?”

Li Ang tentatively asked.