Master of Martial Arts, please enjoy a drunken revelry in the martial world.

Chapter 34 The Dragon's Regret!

Gu Qianbei was delighted upon hearing this.

The reason he mentioned exchanging wine for martial arts skills was to subtly imply to Hong Qigong that he should use his martial arts skills as payment for the wine.

In addition, he had just saved Xiaomi, which was considered a favor to the Beggars' Sect, so Hong Qigong naturally wanted to repay him.

More than a decade ago, Mu Nianci was noticed by Hong Qigong for rescuing two disciples of the Beggars' Sect, and he taught her the Free and Easy Palm Technique for three days.

Gu Qianbei also wanted to replicate this extraordinary encounter.

His goal, of course, was the legendary Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

Given the various superior martial arts skills he had previously demonstrated, Hong Qigong could not teach him ordinary martial arts.

Of course, this was also because he knew that Hong Qigong liked to guide young people in their cultivation, and that other powerful figures would not pay any attention to him.

"It is an honor for a junior to receive guidance from a senior."

Hong Qigong nodded and laughed, "Let's make this clear first, I'll only teach you for one night. If you can't learn it, don't blame me, the old beggar."

"That's natural."

"Then watch closely! This palm strike is the first move of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, called 'The Dragon Regrets'!"

As Hong Qigong spoke, his aura suddenly changed.

He was originally just a slovenly beggar, but now he exudes the air of a grandmaster.

Hong Qigong slowly raised his hands, planted his legs in a horse stance, crossed his hands in front of him, and then suddenly unleashed a powerful punch with his right hand after spinning in the air!

boom!

The palm strike erupted, hitting the large tree not far away.

A solid palm-sized hole had been punched into the tree!

"So strong."

Gu Qianbei's pupils contracted, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

Just now, Gao Lu's palm strike on the bluestone left only a palm print three-tenths of an inch deep, but now Hong Qigong actually smashed through a tree that three people could hug with a single palm strike.

The difference in strength is ridiculously large.

"As the saying goes, 'The dragon that soars too high will regret it, and fullness cannot last.' If the force of a palm strike is seven-tenths, then the force remaining in the body must be thirteen-tenths. The true superior martial arts are about advancing and retreating, having both hardness and softness."

Hong Qigong slowly withdrew his palm, explaining the essence of the previous strike.

This move, "Regretful Dragon," may seem simple, but it contains the core concept of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

The remaining seventeen palms can all be said to have evolved from this one palm.

This shows how powerful that palm strike was.

And there is another extremely magical aspect to this palm strike.

That is, it is easy to learn but difficult to master.

As the first move of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, it can be considered an entry-level move, so it naturally can't be too difficult.

However, truly understanding its essence and unleashing its full power is extremely difficult.

The same palm strike can have vastly different power, sometimes dozens of times greater, depending on whether the practitioner has only learned the basics or mastered the essence.

It's just like Tai Chi.

Ordinary people can learn it, but very few can unleash the true power of Tai Chi.

"Ready? Let's give it a try."

Hong Qigong stepped aside and pointed to a large tree not far away.

"it is good."

Gu Qianbei was eager to try, so he didn't stand on ceremony and stepped forward.

However, he did not immediately unleash the "Regretful Dragon" technique. Instead, he closed his eyes and immersed himself in the atmosphere of the palm strike that Hong Qigong had just unleashed.

In his mind, he kept simulating the various ways of channeling force in this palm strike.

The most important aspect of palm techniques is not the external moves, but the internal application of energy.

If the force is right, then no matter how the palm technique is executed, it will be correct.

Conversely, if the force is wrong, even if the moves are exactly the same, the same effect cannot be achieved.

Seeing that Gu Qianbei remained motionless, deep in thought with his eyes closed, Hong Qigong not only did not urge him, but also nodded appreciatively.

"This kid has a good character. Much better than Jing'er was back then."

Upon seeing this scene, Hong Qigong couldn't help but recall the time he spent teaching Guo Jing and Huang Rong.

That time and that moment are exactly like this moment.

The only difference is that Guo Jing back then wasn't as handsome as Gu Qianbei.

Xiao Zhao and Huang Rong are equally beautiful.

Of course, Huang Rong was much more lively.

Just as Hong Qigong was lost in thought, Gu Qianbei suddenly opened his eyes.

He assumed a horse stance, crossed his arms in front of him, and then struck out with a bang as his right palm spun around!

The movements were exactly the same, but the overall feel was quite different.

boom!

The palm strike whistled, causing the tree branches to tremble, while the force of the palm struck the tree trunk, blasting a chunk of dry bark away.

"what?"

Hong Qigong was slightly surprised, because Gu Qianbei's palm strike seemed chaotic and its power was far less than his previous palm strike, but it had actually captured some of the essence of the "Regretful Dragon" technique.

Before Hong Qigong could even warn him, Gu Qianbei quickly adjusted and unleashed a second palm strike.

This palm strike was faster than the previous one, but it was much less powerful.

The palm strike was gone, so the leaves stopped swaying, but the force of the palm strike landed solidly on the tree trunk.

A deep palm print appeared on the tree trunk where the bark had been knocked off!

The tree trunk was dented by a third by this single blow!

Although he did not fully understand it, he had grasped the essence of the "Dragon Soaring Too High Will Regret It" idiom.

A slap can lead to regret!

His palm force was completely controlled by Gu Qianbei, without any leakage or even a gust of wind.

"Good lad! You've already mastered the 'Regretful Dragon' technique after just two palm strikes?"

Even Hong Qigong, a man who had seen the world, was so shocked by this scene that he slapped his thigh in surprise.

This young man's talent is simply outrageous.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhao couldn't help but feel happy for Gu Qianbei.

That's the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!

Looking across the entire martial arts world, it is a top-tier palm technique.

There are three people who are famous in the martial arts world for their Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

First, there is Hong Qigong, the Beggar from the North; second, there is Guo Jing, the great hero who guards Xiangyang; and third, there is Qiao Feng, the current leader of the Clean Clothes Sect of the Beggar Clan.

These three were all outstanding figures of their time, and all possessed the cultivation of a Grandmaster.

Although Gu Qianbei has only learned one palm strike so far, it is still a rare stroke of luck.

"It's all thanks to the seniors for their excellent teaching."

Gu Qianbei said with a smile, his words revealing his delight.

Unexpectedly, I learned the "Regretful Dragon Soaring" technique so easily.

"Hehe, this old beggar knows his place and can't accept such praise. The apprentice I taught before was so stupid it gave me a real headache."

Hong Qigong shook his head, recalling the painful experience of guiding Guo Jing in practicing the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

If it weren't for Huang Rong's delicious food, he probably would have run away long ago.

However, because he gained two good apprentices, his life was not in vain.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Now that you've grasped the meaning of 'the dragon soars to its fullest extent,' this old beggar can drink this wine with a clear conscience."

"Hmm, this wine is really good. Want me to get some more?"

Gu Qianbei was not stingy and immediately threw another gourd full of sunflower wine over.

"If you would like more, senior, you can visit Qianchou Si in Qixia Town another day. That's my winery. They have more than just this Sunflower Sun-Facing Brew there; they also have other fine wines."

Hong Qigong happily accepted the wine gourd, then laughed and said, "Qianchou Si in Qixia Town? This old beggar will remember this. I'll definitely go and take a look when I have time."