As a grandmaster of martial arts,
Hua could discern the source of Lucas's true qi with just a slight perception. Although she thought the Bi Yu Divine Skill was quite ordinary, not comparable to the Supreme Mystery True Art or the Memory Heart Sword Art,
but…
since Lucas wanted to learn it, Hua was willing to teach. She wouldn't force her disciple to learn anything.
To be fair,
this point was actually quite good.
If Hua forced Lucas to learn a certain martial art, that would be troublesome.
For example, Taixu Sword Qi.
To make Lucas learn a move he could almost certainly not master
would be a bit too much to ask.
Just like last time, at Hua's suggestion, Lucas sat cross-legged on the futon.
The Crimson Phoenix Immortal stood behind him, extended a hand, placed it on the man's head, and slowly infused Honkai Energy to assist his cultivation.
A warm sensation enveloped his entire body.
It felt as comfortable as soaking in a hot spring.
The true qi refined from Honkai Energy circulated through his twelve main meridians and eight extraordinary meridians.
A large amount of Honkai Energy surged into his body during the process.
Lucas's meager true qi was like a small kitten, while the Honkai Energy entering his body was a ferocious beast.
With just one charge,
Lucas's true qi would be dispersed.
He simply had no ability to refine this powerful Honkai Energy.
Fortunately, the Crimson Phoenix Immortal was by his side; she infused her own true qi, which settled in Lucas's dantian like a dragon and tiger divine beast.
When the Honkai Energy, originally like a ferocious beast, encountered Hua's true qi…
it instantly transformed into a gentle lamb.
Allowing Lucas to refine and absorb it at will.
The Crimson Phoenix Immortal standing behind him was very close, and the faint scent of lavender lingered at his nostrils.
If he felt carefully,
he could even feel faint warmth from her body through his back.
"Disobedient disciple, calm your mind, do not let your thoughts wander."
As if noticing something,
the Crimson Phoenix Immortal suddenly spoke, her five fingers pressing slightly harder.
Feeling the unusual sensation on his crown,
Lucas immediately snapped back to attention.
And concentrated on cultivating the Bi Yu Divine Skill.
Are you kidding?
Getting distracted in front of Hua could lead to death.
Soon…
After just a dozen minutes, Lucas's true qi increased by one wisp.
Today was Thursday.
Lucas already had four wisps of true qi in his body, and with a bit more cultivation during the day, he could reach five wisps.
If he came to see Hua every night,
it was estimated that by Sunday,
Lucas could possess eleven wisps of true qi, reaching the standard to activate the Eden Star.
He could probably go to conquer Theresa around Monday.
"Let's stop the internal cultivation here for today." Hua withdrew her hand, "Next, we'll practice martial arts moves… I see your Judo cultivation is good. Come on… let me guide you in your Judo."
Hua had not yet asked Lucas to pay any price.
This was because…
Hua was satisfied with Lucas's performance, so she was willing to teach him a little more.
If he were to displease the Crimson Phoenix Immortal,
she would demand payment in just a few moves.
Lucas stood up and bowed, saying, "Understood, Master."
"You make the first move."
Hua made an opening stance.
Lucas didn't waste words either; he darted forward and once again engaged in battle with the Crimson Phoenix Immortal.
Although they had just fought a short while ago,
he hadn't expended much energy.
Lucas was full of vitality, and furthermore, he had rested for over ten minutes.
Judo is different from normal martial arts moves.
It focuses on grappling, excelling at dragging opponents to the ground, then using joint locks and chokeholds to control the enemy.
As for Judo…
Lucas wasn't really proficient, or rather—he wasn't overly proficient in any combat skill.
He knew a little bit of everything.
When facing Hua,
using Judo was quite good.
After all, the Crimson Phoenix Immortal was too 'hard'; using softness to overcome hardness was the best strategy.
If they were to go head-to-head,
Lucas would absolutely not last more than ten moves against Hua.
Now the two were sparring in Judo.
Hua also wouldn't use other moves; they fell to the ground together within three moves.
The Crimson Phoenix Immortal used a mount position to suppress her opponent,
gaining the advantageous position.
Lucas, however, seized the opportunity to pull his legs free, passing one leg under her armpit and the other over her neck, forming a triangle, intending to clamp the gray-haired woman's head.
This was a bottom-position reverse triangle.
If, before the triangle choke was fully formed,
Hua didn't counter or escape in time, she would lose this round.
Unfortunately…
Even if the Crimson Phoenix Immortal suppressed her strength, her vision and combat instincts far surpassed Lucas's.
Sensing her opponent's intention,
Hua abandoned the mount position, instead leaning her body back, extending her beautiful legs forward, clamping one of Lucas's arms, and quickly flipping to the ground.
This was a Judo technique targeting the arm.
An armbar.
Generally speaking, this move is more effective from the bottom position.
But Hua, surprisingly, used it while in the top position.
He almost succeeded in capturing her.
Fortunately, Lucas reacted quickly. When she locked his hand, he continued to pursue and lock her head.
The two rolled around on the stone ground of the Martial Arts Arena, countering each other's moves.
For a moment, they were evenly matched.
Judo was not a skill Hua excelled at; in terms of mastery in this area,
Lucas was already no weaker than the Crimson Phoenix Immortal.
Unfortunately, Judo has its limitations.
If the enemy doesn't play fair, using Judo can easily lead to problems.
If Lucas dared to fight the Night Valkyries like this,
It could easily happen that just as a chokehold was about to be completed,
A Night Valkyrie would pull out a knife from somewhere, or simply bite him.
In such situations, using Judo would undoubtedly be a disadvantage.
Even if the chokehold eventually succeeded,
He would pay a considerable price.
This Judo PK lasted for nearly ten minutes.
Lucas ultimately lost to Hua by one move due to exhaustion and was cruelly choked out by a guillotine.
...
"Not bad... to be able to fight with your master for so long. It seems your Judo has been honed quite well. If you could cultivate the Cun Xin Fist to this level, perhaps you could exchange a few more moves with me."
The serene Hua gently brushed the dust from her body.
The martial arts of Shenzhou are profound and extensive.
In Hua's eyes, Judo was always a minor path; even if mastered, it was not as significant as a single hair of the Cun Xin Fist.
And indeed, that was the truth.
If Hua had used the Cun Xin Fist just now instead of Judo,
Lucas would basically have had no chance to get them into a grappling state.
"This disciple has learned much."
Lucas immediately bowed with cupped hands. After a Judo match, he was drenched in sweat.
Hua, however, showed no signs of abnormality. Her expression was calm, her gaze indifferent, and her demeanor extraordinary and ethereal.
She truly resembled an immortal from the heavens.
"Next..." Hua gently waved her sleeve, "Do you have anything to offer?"
"This disciple is willing to massage and relieve your fatigue, Master."
Lucas's tone was sincere.
Hua pondered for a moment, then sat cross-legged on the ground and said, "Alright... then let's see your performance."
"Yes."
After Lucas finished speaking, he walked behind Hua and slowly extended a pair of wicked hands.
Shoulders, neck, waist, abdomen...
All these areas were massaged one by one.
Except for certain sensitive parts that Lucas still didn't dare to touch, all other areas had been thoroughly massaged by those large hands.
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