Li Wuyu and Wang Youbao then continued to spar, but because they could not quite remember the moves Xiao Changyi had taught them, the more they sparred, the more they felt something was wrong.
Seeing this, An Jing went to teach Li Wuyu and Wang Youbao.
Although An Jing was not very skilled in performing this set of staff techniques, she had memorized all the moves, so even if not skilled, she could correct the mistakes Li Wuyu and Wang Youbao were making.
Moreover, An Jing was quite patient, and in the end, under her guidance, Li Wuyu and Wang Youbao both memorized all the moves of this staff technique.
It’s just that they were not yet proficient and needed more practice.
However, Li Wuyu was much more impressive than Wang Youbao, a fact that An Jing noticed, and she said, "Wuyu, your previous blind swinging of spears and sticks has been somewhat useful."
At the very least, Li Wuyu’s grip on the staff and agility in performing the staff technique were still quite good.
Unlike Wang Youbao, who felt extremely awkward holding the staff for the first time, difficult to get the grip right, and not at all agile.
Li Wuyu smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Master."
An Jing patted her shoulder, then asked, "You’ve practiced horse stance before, haven’t you? I saw you practicing horse stance this morning for two hours, and you made it look so easy."
Li Wuyu replied honestly, "I’ve always wanted to learn martial arts, but my father wouldn’t find me a teacher, nor would he allow the family’s Protector to teach me, so I had to practice on my own. Practicing horse stance is a basic skill, so of course, I had to do it—three to four times a day, for several years now."
An Jing was very pleased, "No wonder your lower body is so stable. You’ve built a good foundation. This is good; there’s no need for me to have you practice horse stance to train your lower body anymore."
After talking with Li Wuyu, An Jing then turned to Wang Youbao and said, "Youbao, you still need to practice horse stance every day, understand?"
Wang Youbao was silent for a moment before nodding. When he used to practice with Yu Daming and the others, he never felt ashamed even if he didn’t do well, but now, why did he feel so embarrassed?
"Alright, now that you’ve memorized it, I’m not needed here. You two practice well on your own. My husband and I are going to cook, and you two stay here for lunch."
After taking a few steps, An Jing looked back and said, "Youbao, if there’s anything about this staff technique you don’t understand, just ask Wuyu. Wuyu knows it all, and is much more fluent than you."
Wang Youbao: "...Okay."
Li Wuyu immediately asked excitedly, "Bao Bao, Bao Bao, is there anything you don’t understand? I can tell you right now."
Wang Youbao was silent for a moment, then said, "...For now, no."
"Then if you have any questions later, be sure to ask me, okay?"
After having lunch at An Jing’s place and practicing the staff technique for a while, Wang Youbao felt that he had completely memorized the moves of the staff technique and was unlikely to forget them again. He then bid farewell to An Jing and Xiao Changyi, planning to head home.
Li Wuyu immediately said, "Bao Bao, let’s go together. I’m currently staying in town, so it’ll be perfect to ride back in your carriage."
Wang Youbao was reluctant but didn’t feel it was appropriate to refuse, so he nodded, "Then get on the carriage."
"Master, Master, Bao Bao and I are leaving!" With those words, Li Wuyu turned and boarded the carriage with agility and speed that made Wang Youbao feel stifled for a couple of seconds.
Wang Youbao bowed to An Jing and Xiao Changyi before getting on the carriage.
An Jing truly admired Li Wuyu for not missing any chance to be with Wang Youbao.
Despite her admiration, An Jing just smiled and said nothing.