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Recalling the diction from period dramas, he replied, "Please speak freely."

"Alright then, benefactor, please remove your clothes.

I would like to feel your muscles and bones to see what talent you possess in order to continue the teachings."

...

On a cold winter night, several thick logs were added to the bonfire in the woods, making the flames rise high and creating an intense warmth around.

In this crimson firelight, Chen Zhou took off his clothes, leaving only his thin underwear, sitting by the fire as Bi Kai prodded and pressed his muscles and acupuncture points, cooperating with Bi Kai by doing various actions.

Although Bi Kai inherited family sword techniques, he lacked formal tutelage and was unfamiliar with bone-touching.

He could only judge whether Chen Zhou was a good martial arts prospect by common traits of experts in the Martial World.

The first point is comprehension, which requires Chen Zhou to later memorize the essentials of the techniques and practice the movements to truly understand.

The second is martial virtue and character.

A person of high moral character is humble, steady, kind-hearted, and never bullies the weak.

Chen Zhou had long passed this aspect.

In the battle with the Mammoth, Bi Kai and Gao Yao redirected trouble towards the east, and Chen Zhou could have ignored it but instead heroically intervened. Moreover, after saving them, he did not seek to exploit this favor but departed gracefully, something hardly achievable by ordinary people.

The third aspect is muscle and bone.

This topic is complex, but in modern terms, it refers to assessing innate physique attributes like arm length, as longer arms give an advantage in combat, and longer legs are suited for leg techniques.

Also, it includes evaluating coordination, flexibility, and reaction speed.

In these areas, Chen Zhou exhibited terrifying potential—

Although his arms and legs were of normal proportion, his flexibility, coordination, and reaction speed far exceeded those of ordinary people, even surpassing Bi Kai, a martial arts expert.

After Chen Zhou demonstrated several highly difficult yoga poses, Bi Kai was even more stunned.

He couldn’t fathom why someone who had never practiced any martial arts could possess such a physique; even among many Shaolin masters, few could achieve such feats.

Undoubtedly, in terms of muscle and bone, Chen Zhou was not only qualified but far exceeded Bi Kai’s expectations.

With such a physique, even if Chen Zhou was older or had less insight, as long as he put in the effort, he could still make significant achievements in external martial techniques.

After assessing muscle and bone, Bi Kai had great confidence in Chen Zhou and proceeded to test his physical strength.

In modern terms, this refers to assessing strength and posture, including explosive power and stability.

Chen Zhou underwent tests such as heavy lifting, testing punching power, and practicing the horse-riding stance.

The results left Bi Kai equally astonished.

For someone who had never trained in martial arts to possess strength greater than any specialized external martial arts master, with superior explosive power and an unbelievably stable stance...

Once Chen Zhou assumed the horse-riding stance, even if tied to a rope pulled by a Great Horned Deer, he remained immobile.

Had he not known that Chen Zhou had no reason to deceive him, Bi Kai might have thought that Chen Zhou was feigning ignorance for some ulterior motive.

There was no issue with martial virtue, muscle and bone, or strength; comprehension still needed to be observed, but Bi Kai felt there was no need to test willpower.

To survive and last this long in such an environment, Chen Zhou’s willpower couldn’t possibly be lacking.

Moreover, with such an astonishing physique, even if his insight and willpower were lacking, mastering a couple of techniques focused on movements would be more than sufficient.

It must be understood that within Bi Kai’s experiences, none of the renowned martial arts experts could match Chen Zhou’s terrifying muscle and bone and strength.

This means his benefactor already possessed a formidable hardened physique before learning techniques.

In this way, as long as the person is not too dull, after memorizing the techniques, within three to five years they could seamlessly integrate them, leaping into the ranks of masters.

...

Upon confirming his benefactor’s enviable martial aptitude, Bi Kai got to the main point.

Closing his eyes and resting quietly as he waited for Chen Zhou to dress, he stood holding a long staff, a glimmer of light in his eyes, faintly regaining his former spirit.

"The Yue Family Spear originated from the heroic Zhou Tong.

Marshal Yue learned the spear technique, merging it with the Xiang Family Spear of the Western Chu Conqueror Xiang Yu, Zhao Family Spear of Zhao Yun, Luo Family Spear of Luo Cheng, and the Yang Family Spear of Yang Liu Lang. After countless battles, it became the unique Yue Family Spear Method.

My tutelage was incomplete, and within this spear technique, strategic maneuvers and full understanding of its essence were missing.

My ancestors created the "Hunyuan Sword Classic," which includes internal and external techniques, with concepts of pacing and fighting.

When elaborated, it can be divided into principles, methods, skills, techniques, intent, body, and application, I suppose the spear technique is similar.

This Yue Family Spear lacks much of its internal strength and only retains basic incantations and external skills. However, all sixty-four spear moves are complete. Mastering external skills alone can cultivate a warrior who can take the head of an army general.

Benefactor, listen carefully, watch closely, and remember firmly; I will now demonstrate each of the sixty-four spear moves one by one!"

Saying this, Bi Kai, despite having only one arm, began to wield the long staff in hand.

"This spear is short in body but profound in method.

A short body cannot face battles unless mastered;

A profound method cannot be taught by the careless;

This method is for rough men of battalions, the spear body is long, the spear circle large, suited for those with great force and wild valor to learn..."

...

In the end, heavily wounded and crippled, Bi Kai recited the spear technique while performing it, and despite trying his best to control his body, his steps were unsteady and the single arm sometimes couldn’t fully extend.

To ease his body movement, Bi Kai took off his fur clothes and hat, wearing only thin clothing.

Nighttime in the mountains is extremely cold; although there was a bonfire beside them, without a wall to block the warmth, all of it couldn’t envelop someone.

With Chen Zhou’s physique, he was slightly shivering after removing his clothes earlier for some movements, let alone Bi Kai.

Knowing Bi Kai might only be able to demonstrate once, Chen Zhou devoted his utmost attention, focusing on Bi Kai’s every move while using his exceptional memory to engrave Bi Kai’s words into his mind.

Bi Kai’s speech was heavily accented, so he couldn’t fully memorize or understand it after just one listen, but he could at least frequently recall and extract their true essence.

Halfway through the spear demonstration, sweat was already breaking out on Bi Kai’s forehead.

For a martial artist, activities that loosen the muscles and bones should bring a ruddy complexion, but his face turned pale after this effort, alarming Chen Zhou, who quickly stood up to stop Bi Kai from continuing with the spear.

However, Bi Kai was particularly stubborn. Although he appeared gentle, once he decided on something, not even ten oxen could drag him away.

He pursed his lips tightly, a kind of inexplicable tenacity showing on his face, and without speaking, merely gently pushed aside Chen Zhou’s hand, motioning him to continue watching as he seriously demonstrated the next move.

...

After a moment, the entire Yue Family Spear Technique was finally demonstrated, but Bi Kai’s face had turned from white to purple.

Once he wrapped himself in fur and returned to sit by the fire, just as he was closing his eyes to regulate his breath, he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, staining his beard red.

Knowing Chen Zhou was about to dissuade him, Bi Kai raised a hand prematurely.

"Benefactor, I have little time left, and having lost my martial arts, I am just a cripple.

I cannot avenge Brother Gao, nor repay your great kindness, so don’t persuade me further.

Today, I would rather die transmitting this spear and saber technique to you. Should there come a day when you can kill the enemies who wronged the two of us brothers, I hope you can cut down their heads and pour a cup of river water for a ritual.

Then, the souls of both us brothers would find solace in heaven."

Having said that, Bi Kai wiped the blood off his lips and forced himself to stand up straight, his demeanor suddenly changing, exuding an exceptionally heroic aura.

"Benefactor, please lend me your saber!"

Chen Zhou handed over the Long Saber, and Bi Kai grasped the hilt, turning swiftly to unsheathe it.

Looking down at the shimmering blade, he praised it as a fine blade, using all his strength to swing it.

...

Beside the flickering bonfire, the saber light glittered.

A dying swordsman of the Martial World burned through the remainder of his life, chanting saber techniques while making the Long Saber dance with fierce momentum.

Chen Zhou sat on a bench, staring fixedly at the scene.

He thought he would forever remember this day, this night, this swordsman.

He was the only swordsman with flesh and blood, spirit and soul, he had seen in more than fifty years.