Chapter 25 - 11: Sparring (3)

Wu Qingqing was blushing and embarrassed; she shouldn’t have bragged about her martial arts skills before the fight, it was too humiliating.

Recalling Su Xiaocai’s movements, she still couldn’t understand how he did it.

"Most of the martial arts out there have inherited straightforward punching and kicking techniques. Many people regard the government-curated Qi Sensing Exercise as merely basic. Since everyone can do it and the moves aren’t impressive and seem soft and weak, they think it’s not as strong as the so-called martial arts out there."

Su Xiaocai hadn’t expected that Wu Qingqing had hardly practiced the most basic Qi Sensing Exercise.

Once you have Qi Sensing, anyone can advance through meditation or daily exercise, making Qi Sensing Exercise not just the first choice for training.

Qi Sensing Exercise emphasizes the smooth flow of the body’s meridians, which is somewhat similar to the body technique she secretly learned in her past life, except that the body technique leans more towards actual combat.

"The Qi Sensing Exercise is the comprehensive essence of martial arts, that’s the real core. The counterattack I just performed relied on the softness I learned from the Qi Sensing Exercise."

Wu Qingqing got up and knelt to listen, feeling much more comfortable now.

Enlightened, Wu Qingqing pondered, "So, should I practice Qi Sensing Exercise now?"

"Practicing Qi Sensing Exercise in the training room, how typical of you to think of that," Su Xiaocai said, crying and laughing at the same time, "Today, let’s start with the simulation of mecha combat counteraction moves."

Su Xiaocai continued, "Our unarmed combat differs from mecha combat; the human body is more flexible. We should simulate mecha movements with our bodies as much as possible and then fight against each other. I’ll slow down my speed and explain to you step by step."

Then Su Xiaocai controlled the robot to play a video of Wu Qingqing sparring with her cousin. "Here, put yourself in your cousin’s shoes, and I’ll teach you how to break all his moves."

Upon hearing this, Wu Qingqing became enthusiastic; she lacked understanding in this area. Previously, coaches would just say, "After you’ve fought more, you’ll know. Once your skills improve, you can win. Fight back this way and you can counterattack."

She changed several coaches, but without exception, none of the counterattack moves were effective because her cousin often had more experience and was quicker in response.

As it was initial instruction, Su Xiaocai taught very meticulously. Not only did he teach Wu Qingqing how to counter her cousin’s moves, but he also taught her how to think.

"The battlefield is ever-changing, often requiring you to endure for dozens of hours in a fight. You shouldn’t be asking how to defeat him the fastest, but rather, how to efficiently and with minimal effort gain the most advantage. You’re not supposed to kill him in one move, in a fight, since you can’t beat him in one strike, just drag it out, disrupt his rhythm..."

Wu Qingqing absorbed all of Su Xiaocai’s demonstrations and skill points like a sponge.

After nearly two hours, Wu Qingqing felt like she had transcended and become much stronger.

As the rental time for the training ground was about to end, Wu Qingqing suggested another match.

The session ended with Wu Qingqing being completely overwhelmed.

Walking along the school path, Wu Qingqing, feeling her damp clothes and then looking at Su Xiaocai, who was dry and composed, sadly realized that some people can’t be caught up with instantly, even if you improve.

The way she defeats you doesn’t need words; just watching is enough to feel it.

Despite the setback, Wu Qingqing wasn’t discouraged. Su Xiaocai, at fifteen, achieved today’s results in seven years; maybe in two more years, she could beat her cousin as well. Just thinking about it was gratifying.

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At the law firm, Lawyer Fei, stepping in five-centimeter heels, moved with disregard for all around her, elegantly sitting back at her workstation.

After a silent ten seconds, she suddenly leaned over the desk, screaming inwardly, unable to contain the surge of joy, her shoulders trembling with excitement.

Su Xiaocai was amazing; one order from him equals three years’ worth of work.

Who would have thought that a fifteen-year-old is about to shock the entire world and become a tech giant?

Fei Yi’s colleagues nearby saw her like this and thought the outcome wasn’t good.

In the past two days, the two senior colleagues in the office have always encouraged Fei Yi with a smile every time they saw her, knowing they were mocking her for taking on troublesome tasks voluntarily.

"Feifei, don’t be disheartened. We’re assistants here; to be a full-fledged lawyer takes some patience."

Fei Yi calmed her mood, but the smile on her lips couldn’t be hidden.

She whispered, "Sister Wu, our opportunity has come, do you want in?" There’s no way she could handle so much work alone; help is needed, and if there’s anyone she wants to promote to lawyer with her among the assistants, it has to be her best friend and college roommate, Wu Xiao.