The teaching of Bajiquan was delivered to me at noon, and I practiced it for an afternoon, temporarily feeling that it was of little use. It is said that physical fitness should be maintained for a long time, and it is estimated that it will take a period of practice before it is effective.

In the evening, I went with Cao Da to the school on mission. We were greeted by a teaching director, a bald middle-aged man. He poured us a glass of boiled water and said sadly, "Two of you, we must save our school."

"Talk about it." Cao Da whispered.

The instructor sighed, "It started about four...