14: Chapter 14 Combat Skills: Practicing martial arts during the day, and... well, you know... at night.

Wen Yan shoved two yellowed ancient books into Su Yingxue's hands.

Although the pages were old, they were well-preserved, and the writing on the covers remained clearly visible.

Wen Yan pointed to the books.

"Ice Palm, a Low Grade palm technique, shares the same lineage as your Flowing Cloud Palm. When cultivated to a deep level, your palms can emit frost and freeze an opponent's Qi and blood."

"Phantom Steps, a Low Grade movement technique. Once mastered, your body will Move like a ghost, and it can produce miraculous effects when combined with your palm technique."

She then pulled a thicker booklet from her bosom and handed it to Lin Yun:

"Stone-Splitting Fist, a Medium Grade fist technique. It is fierce and overbearing. Combined with your foundation in Fierce Tiger Fist, its power can reach a higher level."

Lin Yun took the manual, feeling its weight in his hands.

Opening the first page, dense text and diagrams of human Meridians came into view.

The Moves were exquisite, far beyond what he had practiced with Fierce Tiger Fist before.

Wen Yan explained:

"The Combat Techniques you learned before were all unranked and had limited power."

"From today on, study these well."

"The movement technique is universal; it suits both of you."

She looked at the two of them and sternly warned, "Remember, it is not the case that the more Combat Techniques you practice, the better."

"Cultivating one or two techniques to a profound level is far better than learning ten half-baked ones."

"So, for the next period, you will focus exclusively on these three Combat Techniques."

Lin Yun and Su Yingxue both nodded earnestly.

Wen Yan first instructed Su Yingxue on Ice Palm.

This palm technique indeed shared the same lineage as Flowing Cloud Palm, both hiding killing intent within softness, but it was even more exquisite.

Wen Yan demonstrated personally. With a single palm strike, the temperature in the Training Room plummeted, and a thin layer of frost actually condensed on the surface of the force-measuring target in the distance.

"The essence of Ice Palm lies not in freezing, but in 'stagnation'," Wen Yan said, withdrawing her energy.

"By using cold energy to affect the circulation of an opponent's Qi and blood, you make their movements slower and their reactions sluggish."

"When cultivated to a high level, it can even freeze the opponent's Meridians."

Su Yingxue watched, dazzled and mesmerized, and immediately threw herself into practice.

At first, her strikes were unremarkable, but as she circulated her Qi and blood according to the Cultivation Technique, her palm wind gradually carried a chill.

"Yes, that's it."

"Pay attention to the angle of your wrist rotation. Apply thirty percent of your force in the palm and seventy percent in your fingertips. The cold energy should emanate from your fingertips, not the entire palm."

On the other side, Lin Yun was also studying Stone-Splitting Fist.

This fist technique was indeed overbearing, emphasizing breaking skill with force, with broad and open Moves.

However, the difficulty lay in the control of power.

One must concentrate the strength of the entire body into a single point and explode at the moment of contact with the target.

He tried a few punches against the sandbag, but either his power was scattered, or the timing of the explosion was off.

"Too hasty."

Wen Yan appeared behind him at some point.

"Stone-Splitting Fist emphasizes building momentum before unleashing. Watch—"

Wen Yan casually punched the sandbag.

There was no earth-shattering sound; the sandbag only swayed slightly.

But when she withdrew her fist, a clear fist print, several inches deep, appeared on the surface of the sandbag.

"Power must be restrained, only exploding at the moment of contact."

"Try again."

Lin Yun reset his stance.

This time, he slowed his movements, feeling the flow of power.

Just as his fist was about to contact the sandbag, he abruptly urged his Qi and blood.

"Bang!"

The sandbag shook violently, and a shallow fist print appeared on the surface.

"You've made progress."

Wen Yan offered a rare compliment.

"Keep practicing. When you can punch through this special sandbag, you will be considered to have entered the gate."

Lin Yun's eyes brightened, and he practiced even harder.

Training continued until noon, and both were somewhat exhausted.

Lin Yun was fine, as a Martial Artist naturally has abundant stamina.

But Su Yingxue was pregnant; although she was also a Martial Artist, the consumption was significantly greater, and sweat was already visible on her forehead.

"If you're tired, go recover," Wen Yan said to Lin Yun.

"Go to the Gravity Chamber, use ten times gravity, and circulate the Five Hearts Toward Heaven Method."

Lin Yun nodded and walked into the Gravity Chamber.

Cultivating under ten times gravity was difficult, but the recovery efficiency was indeed high.

Universe energy was more easily absorbed by the body under pressure, and after one cycle, most of the fatigue was gone.

Su Yingxue looked at Wen Yan with pleading eyes.

Wen Yan sighed, "You go too, but only at two times gravity. And if you feel any discomfort, stop immediately."

"Thank you, Sister Wen Yan!" Su Yingxue happily walked into another Gravity Chamber.

Lin Yun was a bit worried at first.

Gravity acts on every cell; can a pregnant woman really withstand it?

But after Su Yingxue finished one session and came out, not only was she not uncomfortable, but her complexion was rosy and her Qi and blood were full; only then was he relieved.

It seems that pregnancy for a Martial Artist is indeed different from that of an ordinary person.

After a short rest following lunch, training continued in the afternoon.

This time, Wen Yan focused on instructing the two on Phantom Steps.

This movement technique was truly exquisite, with strange footwork that allowed for maneuvering and dodging within a small space.

Wen Yan demonstrated personally; she moved rapidly within the training ground, her figure leaving behind faint afterimages, as if three people were moving at the same time.

"So amazing!"

Su Yingxue exclaimed in admiration.

Wen Yan stopped and began to instruct.

"The essence of Phantom Steps lies in 'the coexistence of truth and illusion'."

"Every step you take must make it impossible for the opponent to judge what is real and what is false."

"Remember, it is not the faster the better, but the more 'confusing' the better."

The two began to practice.

At first, their footwork was awkward, and they often tripped over themselves.

But under Wen Yan's patient guidance, they gradually grasped the knack.

Lin Yun discovered that Phantom Steps and Stone-Splitting Fist were a perfect match.

First, use the movement technique to confuse the opponent, then strike a vital point with a thunderous punch, doubling the power.

As for Su Yingxue, the combination of Phantom Steps and Ice Palm was even more insidious.

She could strike several palms while dodging, with cold energy overflowing, making it impossible for the opponent to defend.

By evening, the day's training ended.

Although they were exhausted, their eyes shone with excitement.

Having mastered true martial Combat Techniques, their strength had undergone a qualitative leap.

The following days were spent in this manner.

During the day, the couple followed Wen Yan to learn martial Combat Techniques and Cultivate the Five Hearts Toward Heaven Method.

Wen Yan's teaching was strict and meticulous; every Move had to be done perfectly, and no detail was overlooked.

At night, it was the couple's private time.

After confirming that appropriate activity during pregnancy was not only harmless but beneficial, the couple's "exchanges" became more frequent.

At first, they were a bit cautious, but after finding that it really had no effect, they let go.

As for the lights in the new room staying on until late at night every day, Wen Yan had gone from initial annoyance to complete indifference.

She even learned a new skill.

Staying in the Training Room until very late, waiting until that young couple was done with their "exchanges" before returning to her room to rest.

This way, she wouldn't hear those sounds that unsettled her.

At least, that's what she told herself.