"Ah! Are you saying that Zhang Ruochen and Zhang Ruowu passed it down to you?"

Fang Ni exclaimed in amazement. She knew Ye Hao was a disciple of Wudang and even a disciple of the sect leader Zhang Ruochen. Of course! This sect leader was behind the scenes, with a nominal sect leader openly recognized, but they were not at the true headquarters of Wudang.

"Exactly, pure Tai Chi inheritance, with a lineage that can be traced back several thousand, even over ten thousand years," Ye Hao introduced.

"Isn't it just five thousand years…" Su Qing wanted to mention that isn't there only five thousand years of civilization history?

Fang Ni said, "Five thousand years of cultural history is just the phrase used by us in the ordinary secular world. In some other places, there are other kinds of people living hidden lives, not appearing in the secular world. Some of them gradually decline to the secular world, but their inheritance dates back to eras Huaxia cannot trace. We shouldn't underestimate these inheritances."

"Ah! Is Tai Chi powerful?" Su Qing asked after hearing Fang Ni's words. She never imagined that earth was divided into two kinds of people.

Xia Zhu listened quietly, although a ripple stirred in her heart, these matters didn't have much connection to her; she was just a listener.

"Powerful, my master said Tai Chi is the most mysterious force in the universe, evolved from a primal force (Heaven and Earth) into Tai Chi, Yin and Yang; from Yin and Yang into the Five Elements, and then to all things. So, the life we lead, the air we breathe, and the meals we eat all originate from the transformations of Tai Chi," Ye Hao explained.

"What is its powerful aspect?" Su Qing asked.

"When trained to a certain level, you might be able to use Tai Chi's power to differentiate into all things or transform all things into Tai Chi," Ye Hao said.

"How about in a fight?" Su Qing just wanted to know if it could fend off attackers, not much concerned with the power to change into all things.

"When someone throws a punch at you, you can gently deflect it to another direction, or use the force against the force—'four ounces shifting a thousand pounds' illustrates this," Ye Hao smiled.

"I don't believe it—the 'four ounces shifting a thousand pounds' is just in novels; how could it be possible," Su Qing expressed disbelief in Ye Hao.

Actually, it wasn't that she didn't believe Ye Hao, but she wanted to see some impressive moves from Ye Hao.

"Nini, you've practiced, try a couple of moves with me," Ye Hao turned to Fang Ni, knowing that no amount of strong explanation could compare with an actual face-to-face spar.

"Okay, I want to see how real Tai Chi is like," Fang Ni said, raising her fists to crash directly into him.

Seeing this, Ye Hao raised a hand, and as Fang Ni's fist was about to hit his face, he pulled forcefully, causing Fang Ni to lose her balance and tumble towards him.

Ye Hao dodged, and Fang Ni continued pitching forward. As she was about to fall, Ye Hao wrapped an arm around her waist and, using the force of her plunge, lifted her upright.

Ye Hao twirled Fang Ni in the air twice, all done smoothly and swiftly.

Fang Ni was held firmly in Ye Hao's grip but hadn't fully regained her senses; when she did, she found herself placed steadily back on the ground.

"Wow! Ye, is this Tai Chi? It seems like you weren't using much force?" Su Qing's eyes sparkled as she asked Ye Hao.

"Indeed, you don't need to exert much force. That move was using force against force—'four ounces shifting a thousand pounds,'" Ye Hao smiled.

"I want to learn. When Yuyu wants to hit me, I can use 'four ounces shifting a thousand pounds' to avoid her," Su Qing said, shaking Ye Hao's arm.

"Earlier, you used genuine Tai Chi? I felt a force wrapping around me," Fang Ni asked after returning to her senses.

"That's the power of Tai Chi—abbreviated as the Power of Yin and Yang," Ye Hao said.

"Can we learn it?" Xia Zhu asked on the side.

"Of course! If my wife can't learn, who can?" Ye Hao laughed.

"Won't it trouble you?" Fang Ni didn't want to make things difficult for Ye Hao, knowing this is Wudang's absolute skill. If Ye Hao can decide, that's okay, but if not, they would avoid learning Tai Chi so as not to put Ye Hao in a tough spot.

"Certainly not. As long as it's not taught to outsiders, you're not outsiders," Ye Hao smiled.

"That's good! Can we start learning now?" Fang Ni asked.

"I'll give you the instructions, and tonight, I'll teach you to cultivate," Ye Hao said.

"Great!" All three women nodded.

Lin Ruyu stood in the wooden building's corridor, both cooking and smiling at them; she didn't join in.

Ye Hao imitated his master's teachings, letting the three women sit down. He deliberately created an atmosphere like learning the Tao, then slowly recited the Tai Chi instructions.

The women listened with confusion; they hadn't practiced cultivation techniques and didn't understand the body's acupoints, so they could only remember the easier parts.

Ye Hao chanted for about an hour, and the women listened silently. Afterward, their legs were numb from sitting cross-legged, as it was too uncomfortable.

"Remembering now isn't crucial; I'll recite it again tonight, which should be enough," Ye Hao said as he stood up with a smile.

"Ye, how long will it take for me to learn based on my aptitude?" Su Qing asked impatiently, preferring practical aspects.

"It depends on whether you're diligent or lazy. If you're lazy every day and don't learn, it'll take long; but if you're diligent, you'll learn quickly," Ye Hao smiled.

Afterwards, Fang Ni went to cook with Lin Ruyu, while Xia Zhu and Su Qing went to shovel snow. The rooftop of the wooden cabin had too much snow; if they didn't clear it, it would certainly make the inside wet before nightfall.

Meanwhile, Ye Hao went to the beach, caught a few fish, and returned to help cook for the meal.

After the hustle and bustle, it was already past four in the afternoon.

All four women ate until satisfied, with Ye Hao alone packing up the entire table of dishes and rice.

After the hearty meal, Ye Hao led them to the place on the western side closest to the coast, bringing out a reclining chair that multiple people could lie on, and the women comfortably lay down.

Gentle sea breezes brushed across their faces, with a faint scent of seawater wafting in. Although they didn't dislike this smell, they deeply enjoyed breathing in as the sun set on the horizon.

Ye Hao lay in the midst of the women, enjoying their beautiful legs draped over his, and both arms served as pillows for them.

Lin Ruyu and Su Qing lay on the outside, letting Fang Ni and Xia Zhu stay next to Ye Hao.

They weren't selfish women; Ye Hao lived with them daily, having ample opportunities to lie together, but Fang Ni and Xia Zhu were different; their homes were far, avoiding gossip.

After all, they hadn't wed yet but were lying with a man, which would inevitably invite gossip.

But, Lin Ruyu and the others were different. Ye Hao initially became their bodyguard, so settling down was not unusual. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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