Entering the Martial Arts World for the First Time(two)

Surrounded by the rolling green mountains, there lies a tranquil and peaceful small mountain village named Qingping Village. The days here are just like the gurgling stream beside the village, flowing gently and leisurely, as if the wheels of time have also slowed down their pace here.

Curling wisps of smoke rise regularly every day from the rooftops of the well-arranged farmhouses, permeating the air above the village and weaving a simple and warm pastoral picture.

Lin Feng spent his childhood and youth in this Qingping Village. Most of the people in the village made a living by farming, leading a simple life of "working at sunrise and resting at sunset".

Lin Feng's parents were also hardworking and honest farmers. Although they didn't possess profound martial arts skills or extensive knowledge, they gave Lin Feng boundless love and warmth.

When Lin Feng was young, he often played around the village. Every corner of the village had witnessed his footprints, whether it was the figure chasing and frolicking in the fields or the curious eyes exploring the unknown in the mountains and forests. However, an old man in the village quietly changed the trajectory of Lin Feng's life.

This old man was named Li Yichen. It was said that he had once roamed the martial arts world in his youth and had seen a great deal of the world. But time spares no one. Now, he had already become an old man with gray temples and wrinkled face, living in seclusion in Qingping Village and leading an ordinary life. Nevertheless, the unique temperament of the old man always made Lin Feng yearn for something more.

One day, Lin Feng was playing in the village as usual. When he passed by Li Yichen's small courtyard, he heard a strange sound coming from inside. Out of curiosity, he approached and peeked through the half-open courtyard gate. He saw Li Yichen standing in the center of the courtyard, his figure vigorous, his movements flowing smoothly, and he was performing a set of boxing techniques with great vigor. Lin Feng was so fascinated that he stared without blinking. It was not until Li Yichen finished the set and returned to his standing position that Lin Feng came back to his senses. He couldn't help but push open the courtyard gate and ran in. Looking at Li Yichen with admiration, he asked,

"Grandpa Li, what are you doing? It's so amazing!"

Li Yichen looked at the curious young man in front of him, and a gentle smile appeared in his eyes. He said, "Child, this is martial arts, a skill used to strengthen the body and uphold justice."

As soon as Lin Feng heard this, a strong desire welled up in his heart. He tightly grasped the sleeve of Li Yichen and pleaded, "Grandpa Li, can you teach me martial arts? I also want to be as powerful as you!"

Li Yichen was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Lin Feng to make such a request. He carefully examined Lin Feng and saw that the young man had a determined look in his eyes, full of yearning for the unknown and desire for strength. After a moment of hesitation, Li Yichen nodded and said, "Alright, since you have this intention, I will teach you some basic martial arts. But you must remember that for those who practice martial arts, the most important thing is to have a heart of justice."

From then on, Lin Feng began to learn martial arts from Li Yichen. Every morning, before the first ray of sunlight fully illuminated the village, Lin Feng would come to Li Yichen's small courtyard early and start his daily training. Li Yichen first taught Lin Feng the most basic skill of standing in a horse stance. He told Lin Feng that the horse stance was the foundation of learning martial arts. Only with a solid foundation could one perform more powerful martial arts. Lin Feng followed Li Yichen's instructions, separating his feet, bending his knees, keeping his body straight, and trying his best to maintain his balance. At the beginning, his legs couldn't help but tremble, and he couldn't hold on for long. But Lin Feng had an unyielding spirit in his bones. Every time he fell, he would immediately get up and start again. Day after day, Lin Feng's horse stance became more and more stable. After the time it took to burn an incense stick passed, his figure remained motionless, and big beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but he didn't care at all.

After mastering the horse stance, Li Yichen began to teach Lin Feng some simple boxing techniques and moves. Lin Feng learned very seriously, practicing each move repeatedly, striving for perfection. He often practiced boxing in the courtyard against a wooden stake. Every punch he threw was accompanied by the howling sound of the wind, as if he wanted to pour his yearning for the martial arts world and his pursuit of justice into each punch. Li Yichen watched Lin Feng's progress from the side and felt secretly pleased in his heart. He knew that this young man had extremely high martial arts talent and unwavering perseverance. Given enough time, he would surely make a name for himself in the martial arts world.

In addition to martial arts, Li Yichen often told Lin Feng stories about the martial arts world. Those legendary experiences of heroes upholding justice, punishing evil and promoting good made Lin Feng fascinated. He seemed to see a world full of passion and enthusiasm. In that world, heroes roamed the world with their swords, shouting out when they saw injustice, and using their strength to safeguard justice and peace. In Lin Feng's heart, his yearning for the martial arts world became even stronger. He longed for the day when he could also, like those heroes, leave his own legend in the martial arts world.

As Lin Feng grew up, his martial arts skills also improved day by day. Although what Li Yichen taught him were only some basic martial arts, Lin Feng, with his own efforts and talent, mastered these skills to a high level. His prestige in the village also gradually increased. His little friends all admired him very much. Whenever they encountered difficulties, they would come to him for help. And Lin Feng would always not hesitate to lend a helping hand and use his strength to help others.

However, the peaceful life in Qingping Village could not satisfy Lin Feng's heart that yearned for the martial arts world. Whenever night fell, he would lie on the roof of his own house, looking at the starry sky, and the stories of the martial arts world told by Li Yichen would always come to his mind. He imagined himself holding a long sword, roaming in the martial arts world, fighting against the forces of evil, and standing up for the weak. He knew that his future lay in the vast martial arts world, not in this small mountain village.

Finally, on a sunny day, Lin Feng heard a passing merchant caravan in the village talking about the changes in the martial arts world. They told the story of the rise of the "Six Directions Alliance" and the various evil deeds committed by this evil force in the martial arts world. In Lin Feng's heart, a raging fire of anger ignited. He could no longer bear to continue living an idle life in this peaceful small mountain village. He decided to leave Qingping Village, step into the martial arts world, find his own path of chivalry, and fight against the evil "Six Directions Alliance". And what he didn't know was that when he took this step, countless challenges and unknown dangers awaited him...