<h4>Chapter 1030: Chapter 1037: Unexpected Gains (Part 2)</h4>


    "Grandfather, what unexpected gain?" Ling Chen asked curiously.


    "An old Taoist monk taught me a set of boxing techniques. He didn’t say much, only told me to practice it often as it would be good for my health. You know, he had the look of a celestial being, and back then we were a bit superstitious, so we naturally believed him. After returning from the Taoist temple, I practiced the technique every morning as he taught me and did so consistently for about half a year. My health improved significantly. At that time, due to running thepany day and night, my health had deteriorated with numerous ailments. Yet, because of that boxing technique, all my illnesses disappeared, and I became healthier than those young people."


    "It was only then that I realized the old Taoist monk who taught me must have been an extraordinary master. Later, I found an opportunity, took a load of gifts, and headed to the temple to thank him in person. However, when I got there, I discovered that the temple had changed hands, and the old Taoist monk had long left, reportedly wandering the world. Since then, I’ve never seen him again. But all these years, I’ve persisted in practicing that boxing technique. Look at me now, over eighty years old, yet nothing’s wrong with my body. In terms of health, the young generation immersed in food and pleasure can’t evenpare to me."


    Upon hearing Yang Yan’s words, Ling Chen was taken aback. This was too miraculous, wasn’t it?


    "Grandfather, is the boxing technique you mentioned the one I just saw?"


    "No," Yang Yan said. "That Tai Chi Boxing is something I taught myself to rx the body. Why, are you interested in seeing it?"


    Ling Chen nodded; of course, after hearing Yang Yan’s experience, he became very interested in that boxing technique.


    "Alright!" Yang Yan replied with a smile, "Since you’re interested, I’ll demonstrate it for you."


    Saying that, the two returned directly to the courtyard of the vi.


    In the middle of the yard, Yang Yan took a deep breath, slightly spread his legs, sank his waist, and slowly raised his two arms, posing a striking action. Immediately, Yang Yan executed a horse step with a forward punch, his fist following closely. After the punch, his body did not pause but swiftly transitioned to the next move.


    In about a minute, hepleted the entire set of boxing techniques, as smooth as flowing water. When Yang Yan finished, his forehead was covered in sweat, looking quite strained.


    Yang Yan wiped the sweat from his palms, turned to Ling Chen and asked, "Kid, did you see clearly?"


    Hearing Yang Yan’s voice, Ling Chen snapped back and blurted out, "What? Grandfather, what did you just say? I didn’t hear you clearly."


    "What were you thinking? Didn’t you see the boxing technique I just performed?"


    "No, no, I saw it. It was good, very good," Ling Chen replied with a forced smile.


    Even though he said so, Ling Chen was utterly shocked in his heart. Being a martial artist on the Earthly List, he could see things more clearly than Yang Yan. The set of boxing techniques Yang Yan demonstrated looked in with nothing special. However, Yang Yan was just an ordinary person, not a master, so he couldn’t grasp the true essence of it.


    If a master were to perform this boxing technique, it would definitely be at apletely different level.


    "Grandfather, when the old Taoist monk taught you this boxing technique, did he ever tell you about the breathing method?"


    Yang Yan nodded, "He did, but I couldn’t quite grasp it. I tried many times but never seeded. Moreover, whenever I use that breathing method, my whole body feels strained, as if all my strength is drained."


    As he thought!


    Ling Chen’s eyes lit up. The so-called breathing method he referred to was actually the mental method of the boxing technique. This kind of boxing is Inner Boxing; only those who have cultivated Inner Strength can unleash its power. Yang Yan, being an ordinary person, naturally found it strenuous.


    "Grandfather, can you teach me the boxing technique and the breathing method?"


    "You want to learn?" Yang Yan smiled and readily agreed, "Of course, no problem. Come, I’ll teach you the boxing technique first."


    Yang Yan’s boxing technique was very simple, just a few moves along with the mental method mantra. Although the mantra was somewhatplex, Yang Yan’s memory was excellent, and he taught Ling Chen every word by heart.


    Just as Ling Chen memorized everything, Yang Qingling came out from the house and said, "What are you two up to? Come inside, breakfast is ready."


    "Alright, we’reing," Yang Yan replied with a smile.


    After breakfast, Ling Chen sat alone in the bedroom, recalling the mental method mantra Yang Yan taught him. Following the mantra’s cirction path, Ling Chen circted Inner Strength through his body. Before long, he felt warm andfortable all over.


    Click, click!


    This mental method is really something. Ling Chen secretly rejoiced, never expecting such an unexpected delight from Yang Yan.


    The entire day, Ling Chen stayed in his room, studying the boxing technique. If it weren’t for Yang Qingling calling him several times, Ling Chen might have even forgotten to eat.


    After dinner, Ling Chen was about to head back to his room when he suddenly received a call from Nanrong Hao.


    "Hey! Chen, where are you?"


    "At home. Why, do you need something from me?"


    "Did you forget what you asked me to dost night? Chen, I’ve taken care of it. If you’re free now,e over quickly. We’re waiting for you here."


    "Alright, send me the address, and I’ll be right there."


    After the call ended, Ling Chen informed Yang Qingling and drove out of themunity.


    After about forty minutes of travel, Ling Chen arrived at an old warehouse in the Old City. Several young men stood outside, smoking. Seeing Ling Chen park and approach, they quickly threw away their cigarettes and respectfully addressed him, "Chen!"


    Ling Chen nodded and asked, "Is Haozi inside?"


    "Haozi, Jiang Hao, they’re all inside." With that, the young men opened the warehouse doors and weed Ling Chen in.


    Entering the warehouse, Ling Chen nced around and saw Nanrong Hao and Jiang Hao sitting at a makeshift table. A few bottles of beer and some marinated snacks and peanuts were on the table. The two were happily eating and drinking.


    "You two really know how to enjoy yourselves." Ling Chen stepped forward, jokingly scolding them, and casually picked up a bottle of beer, taking a few swigs.


    Jiang Hao chuckled and said, "Chen,e, take a seat, let’s have a few drinks first."


    Ling Chen waved his hand and said, "No, I don’t have time to fool around with you. Hey, didn’t you say you took care of it? Where are they?"