Qi Kai nodded in agreement, and the Mountain-Splitting Palm struck towards Du Tianyu.
"Good, don't move."
Qi Kai immediately froze. Du Tianyu analyzed, "Palm techniques and fist techniques are interconnected, the difference lies only in the way force is exerted. Fist techniques are fast, palm techniques are slow. Fist techniques are light, while palm techniques are heavy."
"This is only relative. The Mountain-Splitting Palm requires a step forward to gather momentum before striking. I have many ways to counter it. But with fist techniques, there's no need for such trouble; you can attack directly at close range."
As he spoke, he took a step to Qi Kai's side and gestured a few times with his fist.
"Therefore, fists are primary, and palms are supplementary. Only by changing from fist to palm at the opportune moment can the Mountain-Splitting Palm be truly effective."
After speaking, regardless of whether the others were bewildered or not, he simply returned to his seat and took a couple of sips of tea.
To be honest, Qi Kai looked utterly lost, not understanding what he meant by fists and palms. Qi Jiuzhou was also somewhat puzzled. Why was his family's unique skill not good? And what was this talk of changing from fist to palm? He didn't take it to heart at all.
However, he still cupped his fists to thank Du Tianyu for his guidance.
Qi Youxi felt frustrated. Just like that, they had been swindled out of ten million. Looking at Du Tianyu's appearance, she gritted her teeth in anger.
Everyone returned to their seats. Qi Jiuzhou asked with a puzzled expression, "Grandmaster Du, why would Qi Kai develop ailments from practicing my Qi family's palm technique? Why am I unaffected?"
Du Tianyu carefully looked at Qi Jiuzhou, then at Qi Kai, and said:
"The Qi family's palm technique is an extremely Yang-based technique. If the Yang energy cannot be released, it will rise and damage the heart meridian. I observe that Elder Qi's Yin and Yang are balanced, while Qi Kai's Yang is excessively dominant."
He then looked at Qi Kai and said, "Qi Kai, have you abstained from women? Or is your marital life not harmonious?"
These words immediately made everyone feel awkward, especially Qi Youxi.
Qi Youxi finally couldn't hold back anymore. She stood up, pointed at Du Tianyu, and angrily said, "Shameless! What nonsense are you spouting, you lewd pervert!"
"Youxi, this is Grandmaster's presence, don't be rude," Qi Jiuzhou scolded, then quickly apologized, "Grandmaster Du, Youxi doesn't understand etiquette and has offended you. Please forgive her!"
"It's alright, I don't mind!"
"You don't mind? Grandpa, where does he look like a Grandmaster? He's just a swindler in my eyes!"
"Shut your mouth! If you continue to be so rude, you can get out!"
"Fine, I'll get out!"
Tears welled up in Qi Youxi's eyes. Her whole family had doted on her since she was little, never scolding her even once. Today, her grandfather was telling her to get out for the sake of an insignificant student, no, a swindler, for a swindler! How could she bear it? Crying, she ran out.
Du Tianyu was also quite helpless, not expecting things to turn out this way.
"You must have found this amusing, Grandmaster!" Qi Jiuzhou cupped his fists.
"Not at all, let's get back to the main topic. I think I've roughly figured things out.
Elder Qi was a soldier and went to the battlefield in his youth. The vigorous fighting allowed his Yang energy to be released normally.
Later, I suspect Elder Qi greatly enjoyed the company of women, which also allowed his Yang energy to be released."
These words made Qi Jiuzhou's old face flush red instantly. He didn't know where to put his old face, thankfully his granddaughter had left.
Du Tianyu didn't care at all and looked at Qi Jiuzhou, asking:
"Elder Qi, did you make Qi Kai practice boy's exercises from a young age?"
"Yes, that's true. A martial arts friend suggested it to me, saying that the Mountain-Splitting Palm was already so powerful, adding boy's exercises would make it even more so."
"Hmm! That statement is both right and wrong. You can't maintain a virgin body forever. Once it's broken, the Yang energy must be released, otherwise problems will arise.
Qi Kai, when you go back, pay more attention to your marital relationship; it will be beneficial for you."
"This...! Thank you for your guidance, Grandmaster!" Qi Kai's face was awkward, but he still bowed his head in thanks.
Du Tianyu pretended not to see it. As long as he wasn't embarrassed, they could do whatever they wanted. He then turned to Qi Jiuzhou and asked:
"Elder Qi, there's something I don't understand, and I hope Elder Qi can enlighten me."
"Grandmaster, please speak freely. This old one will answer to the best of my knowledge."
"I keep hearing you call me Grandmaster. I'd like to know the current realm divisions in the martial arts world."
Qi Jiuzhou looked at Du Tianyu with some surprise and said, puzzled, "Grandmaster Du, don't you know the martial arts realms?"
"Indeed, I do not!"
"Oh?" Qi Jiuzhou seemed quite perplexed. How could someone so powerful not know the martial arts realms?
However, he didn't dwell on this question too much and explained, "The secular martial arts world is divided into Inner Strength, Lesser Mastery of Inner Strength, Greater Mastery of Inner Strength. Reaching the point where Inner Strength can be released externally is the Innate realm, which is also the Grandmaster realm."
"And then?"
"Hmm! Grandmasters are divided into Innate and Acquired. Upon reaching the peak of the Acquired realm, one can sense the power of heaven and earth, and this is called the Divine realm, also known as Martial Venerable, divided into Lesser Martial Venerable and Greater Martial Venerable.
Those who can cultivate to perfection can mobilize a portion of the power of heaven and earth. Breaking through the Divine realm leads to the Saint realm, also known as Martial Saint.
Reaching the peak of the Martial Saint realm is the 'Land Immortal' realm, also becoming a Martial Sage. Throughout history, there have been very few Martial Sages who could become Land Immortals."
"Then why did Elder Qi call me a Grandmaster?"
"This... This Grandmaster's Inner Strength can be controlled freely, capable of injuring people with Qi force. After my exchange with Grandmaster Du, I merely guessed that Grandmaster had already reached the Grandmaster realm!"
"Oh! You're talking about this?" Saying this, Du Tianyu curled his right finger and flicked it towards the wine bottle on the table. There was a crisp sound of glass, and two chopstick-thick holes appeared through the bottle, red wine instantly flowing out from the two holes!
Everyone at the table was horrified. Qi Jiuzhou, Qi Zheng, and Qi Kai quickly stood up and bowed deeply, "Grandmaster's divine power!"
Qi Jiuzhou secretly rejoiced, thankful that he wasn't senile. This was indeed a Grandmaster. Qi Kai was even more shocked. How old was this young man? He was actually a Grandmaster.
Qi Zheng was a businessman, but this was also the first time he had seen someone pierce a wine bottle from a distance. He also secretly marveled!
"Sigh! This is just a small trick, not worthy of being called a Grandmaster. Since we are befriending each other, we are friends. There's no need for 'Grandmaster this' and 'Grandmaster that.' I'm not used to hearing it."
"This..."
"No 'this' or 'that.' Let's do this. I'm the younger one, just call me by my name. I'll address you as Elder Qi. Come on, Elder Qi!" Saying this, he raised his wine glass and then said to the Qi Zheng and Qi Kai brothers, "Big Brother Qi, Second Brother Qi, let's have a toast!"
The few of them were flattered and quickly picked up their wine glasses. Elder Qi laughed heartily, "Since Grandmaster has instructed, how dare we not comply? Come, come..."
"If you call me Grandmaster again, I'll really be unhappy. Just call me young man, young friend, or more intimately, Tianyu!"
"Alright, alright, Tianyu. We're all family here, no need for formalities. Come, cheers!"
Qi Zheng and Qi Kai were also overjoyed.
Just then, Fatty Wang called, "I've been looking for you everywhere, where are you?"
"What's wrong? I'm eating out."
"Hurry back, there's an urgent matter." Du Tianyu looked at the time. He was full and it was time to leave.
"Fatty, I'm heading back now!" Hanging up the phone, he stood up to bid farewell.
The Qi father and son didn't insist on him staying and ordered a subordinate to send Du Tianyu back.
After Du Tianyu left, the Qi father and son returned to the private room. The three of them looked at each other, all sweating profusely. After sitting down to relax, the eldest son, Qi Zheng, curiously picked up the wine bottle on the table, examining the two piercing holes closely. They were smooth and clean; even a drill probably couldn't achieve that.
Qi Kai lowered his head, secretly pondering the fist technique just now, because he understood that a Grandmaster wouldn't take out something ordinary. He involuntarily demonstrated the Mountain-Splitting Palm.
Elder Qi Jiuzhou took a sip of tea, feeling very happy in his heart. Being able to befriend such a young Grandmaster was the proudest thing he had done. The benefits for the Qi family were immeasurable. To be able to cultivate such a young Grandmaster, just thinking about the sect behind Tianyu was terrifyingly powerful.
"Qi Zheng, Qi Kai, from now on, you two must be respectful when you encounter Grandmaster Du. My Qi family is about to reach a new level."
"Dad, he's so young. Is he really as good as you say?"
"Qi Zheng, you have no idea what a young Grandmaster means! How many families would spare no expense to win over such a person? Not to mention the sect behind him, even the potential he will reach is unimaginable! Divine realm? Even a Land Immortal!"
Qi Zheng was immediately shocked by his father's words. Yes, unimaginable!
Suddenly, a loud "ah!" startled the two of them.