----------------------------Chapter 6 Qin Tan, Tajiquan Master---------------
"In Japan, I learned from Master Chen, a respectable Martial Arts master of
the Diving Swallow style. He told me that the Phoenix mirror when paired with
the Dragon mirror, Chi You would resurrect itself. Chi You is supposedly a legendary
Chinese monster that will devour our world."
"That is partly true, but the interpretation of Chi You isn't exactly what the
legend says." Master Qin Tan tried to clarify.
"Oh?" Ryo said not understanding.
"I'll get into that later...continue." Master Qin Tan put his hands behind his back.
"Oh yes, next I Journeyed to Hong Kong. The Wan Chai area... I was searching
for a man named Zhu Yuanda. I didn't find him in Wan Chai, however I learned
about the four wude there"
"Interesting, that is something only Martial Artist of true virtue know of, did
you forget them?" The Master aked seriously.
"No, I have not forgot them." Ryo answered.
"Then please tell me what you know about each."
"Ok...There is JIE, judge yourself without conceit, and do not show or use your
moves thoughtlessly. I learned this from Master Zhoushan of the Guang Martial
Arts school. GON, practice everyday without neglect. Jianmin a Master of
the Chen style of Tai Chi taught me this one. Next, there was DAN, be brave
and stay calm to make the right decision. Zhangyu gave me a valuable lesson
on this. Finally, there was YI, never hesitate to what is right. Guixiang, yet
another Master of the Chen style of Tai Chi told me about this one."
Master Qin Tan chuckled to himself.
"You are so young, yet you know so much. At the same time you have much to learn."
"After that, and many battles with the Chiyoumen. I found Zhu Yuanda, but he
had a different explanation for the mirrors. He said when both mirrors are
together, it will make a map to the riches of the Qin dynasty" Ryo stopped after
this.
"Zhu Yuanda, he is well known throughout the Martial Arts world. His theory
may be true as well. I've seen the mirrors, both mirrors before. Throughout
history these mirrors where the objects of destruction. Countless have died
to gain possession of their power. A power I've never seen myself. Yet
it drives the heart of men to darkness."
The Master looked at Ryo deeply when asking the next question.
"Where is the other mirror?"
Ryo looked away in distress when he begin to speak.
"It was stolen by a man named Lan Di, he killed my Father as well..."
There is another pause. Shenhua grabbed on Ryo's arm to get some kind of compromise
in his look. But there was none.
"My condolences...was your Father named Iwao by any chance?"
"Yes it was..." Ryo said in a low tone.
"Now I remember, many years ago two men came to this village. One was Japanese,
the other Chinese. I gather by the similar physical attributes Iwao Hazuki
was your father....the other was Zhou Sungming...yes that's right."
Ryo face lit up with enthusiasm, maybe this man did know something about his
father.
"Sir, what do you know!?" Ryo said these words with feeling.
"Calm down young one, sit down, and I shall tell you what you wish to know."
Ryo sat down as instructed, Shenhua sat beside him.
"As I said, your father and Zhou Sungming came here years ago to train. Both
were very talented Martial Artist, with great potential. They came here to refine
their skills, to make their Kung fu better."
"Is that all?" Ryo asked.
"No, your father...hmm his style was very unusual. It was a style of fighting
that utilized hands, feet; as well as throw moves. I forget its name." The Master
stroke his chin; looking for the answer.
"Jujitsu.."
"That's it... Very interesting style. I gather he trained you before he passed?"
"Yes me and my father trained a lot. I'm the last link to the Hazuki style."
Ryo said agreeing.
"Yes you are; be responsible."
"Master, I understand Zhou Sungming; was the master of the Tiger Swallow style."
"Indeed, a very deadly fighting art. The ferocity of a tiger, and the swiftness
of a swallow. A double edge sword..." The master said in all seriousness.
"Lan Di said my father murdered Zhou Sungming. I don't want to believe it
is true. But even Zhu Yuanda doesn't know what happen between them. I don't
know what to believe...." Ryo looked away, obviously in an unsettled state of mind.
"They were good...no great friends. I would not know, why or how a tragedy, such as
you have told me; would occur between the two."
Ryo looked down at the ground in an uncertain manner. If he didn't know what
happened between the two...who knew?
"Now then, about the mirrors. I will tell you of another theory."
Ryo's attention was fully focused on what the man was saying now.
"In Japan, I learned from Master Chen, a respectable Martial Arts master of
the Diving Swallow style. He told me that the Phoenix mirror when paired with
the Dragon mirror, Chi You would resurrect itself. Chi You is supposedly a legendary
Chinese monster that will devour our world."
"That is partly true, but the interpretation of Chi You isn't exactly what the
legend says." Master Qin Tan tried to clarify.
"Oh?" Ryo said not understanding.
"I'll get into that later...continue." Master Qin Tan put his hands behind his back.
"Oh yes, next I Journeyed to Hong Kong. The Wan Chai area... I was searching
for a man named Zhu Yuanda. I didn't find him in Wan Chai, however I learned
about the four wude there"
"Interesting, that is something only Martial Artist of true virtue know of, did
you forget them?" The Master aked seriously.
"No, I have not forgot them." Ryo answered.
"Then please tell me what you know about each."
"Ok...There is JIE, judge yourself without conceit, and do not show or use your
moves thoughtlessly. I learned this from Master Zhoushan of the Guang Martial
Arts school. GON, practice everyday without neglect. Jianmin a Master of
the Chen style of Tai Chi taught me this one. Next, there was DAN, be brave
and stay calm to make the right decision. Zhangyu gave me a valuable lesson
on this. Finally, there was YI, never hesitate to what is right. Guixiang, yet
another Master of the Chen style of Tai Chi told me about this one."
Master Qin Tan chuckled to himself.
"You are so young, yet you know so much. At the same time you have much to learn."
"After that, and many battles with the Chiyoumen. I found Zhu Yuanda, but he
had a different explanation for the mirrors. He said when both mirrors are
together, it will make a map to the riches of the Qin dynasty" Ryo stopped after
this.
"Zhu Yuanda, he is well known throughout the Martial Arts world. His theory
may be true as well. I've seen the mirrors, both mirrors before. Throughout
history these mirrors where the objects of destruction. Countless have died
to gain possession of their power. A power I've never seen myself. Yet
it drives the heart of men to darkness."
The Master looked at Ryo deeply when asking the next question.
"Where is the other mirror?"
Ryo looked away in distress when he begin to speak.
"It was stolen by a man named Lan Di, he killed my Father as well..."
There is another pause. Shenhua grabbed on Ryo's arm to get some kind of compromise
in his look. But there was none.
"My condolences...was your Father named Iwao by any chance?"
"Yes it was..." Ryo said in a low tone.
"Now I remember, many years ago two men came to this village. One was Japanese,
the other Chinese. I gather by the similar physical attributes Iwao Hazuki
was your father....the other was Zhou Sungming...yes that's right."
Ryo face lit up with enthusiasm, maybe this man did know something about his
father.
"Sir, what do you know!?" Ryo said these words with feeling.
"Calm down young one, sit down, and I shall tell you what you wish to know."
Ryo sat down as instructed, Shenhua sat beside him.
"As I said, your father and Zhou Sungming came here years ago to train. Both
were very talented Martial Artist, with great potential. They came here to refine
their skills, to make their Kung fu better."
"Is that all?" Ryo asked.
"No, your father...hmm his style was very unusual. It was a style of fighting
that utilized hands, feet; as well as throw moves. I forget its name." The Master
stroke his chin; looking for the answer.
"Jujitsu.."
"That's it... Very interesting style. I gather he trained you before he passed?"
"Yes me and my father trained a lot. I'm the last link to the Hazuki style."
Ryo said agreeing.
"Yes you are; be responsible."
"Master, I understand Zhou Sungming; was the master of the Tiger Swallow style."
"Indeed, a very deadly fighting art. The ferocity of a tiger, and the swiftness
of a swallow. A double edge sword..." The master said in all seriousness.
"Lan Di said my father murdered Zhou Sungming. I don't want to believe it
is true. But even Zhu Yuanda doesn't know what happen between them. I don't
know what to believe...." Ryo looked away, obviously in an unsettled state of mind.
"They were good...no great friends. I would not know, why or how a tragedy, such as
you have told me; would occur between the two."
Ryo looked down at the ground in an uncertain manner. If he didn't know what
happened between the two...who knew?
"Now then, about the mirrors. I will tell you of another theory."
Ryo's attention was fully focused on what the man was saying now.
