jdhmnovel Chapter 151 The Meaning of Fist (1)
Chapter 151 The Meaning of Fist (1)
To his mother Zhong Yu, Ye Kai was a very difficult son to get along with.
At home, he almost never shows resistance or disobedience. This does not mean that everything goes smoothly. Sometimes he will receive words that are different from his ideas, but in this case, Ye Kai will show a confused expression, fall into deep thought, and finally come up with a compromise plan.
Zhong Yu felt uneasy about Ye Kai being too clever, but since there was no real harm, she couldn't blame him for it.
Like any other woman, Zhong Yu was disgusted by Ye Kai's somewhat violent behavior. She discussed this issue with Xiu many times, but her husband insisted again and again that he would handle it and there would be no problem.
Nevertheless, as a mother concerned about her son's future, she decided to follow the contact information and send Kai to karate classes. This was because of the preconceived notion that if students learn martial arts, they will become more polite and less violent.
This is Zhong Yu's lack of knowledge. Although Xiu is not an experienced martial artist, he cannot persuade her. The purpose of martial arts is to master martial arts, mainly the technique of using the body as a weapon.
Spiritual training is important because without it, martial arts is just the creation of a weapon. This idea is based on the concept of "making the sheath together with the sword".
In other words, if the person does not realize the usefulness of spiritual cultivation, then this cultivation will be ineffective. In fact, violent incidents among martial artists are not uncommon, and these incidents are the result of their immature spirit being controlled by emotions.
Ye Kai's case is different. He doubts his own righteousness, believes in his own justice, and continues to be prudent. The danger of forcing violence on such a person is futile. He is the type who does not recognize the effectiveness of spiritual cultivation.
The change occurred when Ye Kai entered the upper grades of elementary school. His usually smiling face became cheerful.
Zhong Yu understood this change as a big change in her son's heart. Ye Kai became like his cousin Ye Yue, and what Xiu said became a reality.
They influenced each other and grew up together, which made her feel happy. Maybe it was the effect of martial arts, he was gradually getting closer to adulthood. That's what she thought.
Until something like that happens...
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When Ye Kai was young, he was filled with extremely simple heroic aspirations.
The heroes in fairy tales pick up swords and knives, with courage and wisdom, and use friendship and love to maintain peace and save the world.
As he grew up, he realized that there were actually very few things he could get. In particular, it was difficult to own a weapon. In his world, it was almost impossible to own a physical weapon.
Therefore, the only thing left is his own body. This is something that no one can forbid. If he clenches his fist, it becomes a weapon. All he needs to consider is the responsibility that comes with the result.
Another problem is that his understanding of "justice" is extremely abstract and relative in terms of the diagram. As the core of everything, the instability of this concept is unacceptable to the teenager.
However, one day, he had a good idea. He thought that justice was located at the center of the world, that is, outside.
If he placed it at the center of himself, he would not be affected by social trends. Through the process that everyone would consider, he established this concept of "justice" and used it as a pillar.
He realized that this was a dangerous thought. Even if he was not influenced by the outside world, he should not be influenced by emotions. He must always be skeptical and make sure there were no mistakes. By doing this, Ye Kai strengthened his sense of justice.
He focuses on strengthening this pillar, which is the foundation for ordinary people to gradually rub against each other in social life and interpersonal relationships. It is difficult to evaluate whether this choice is right or wrong. Because this type exists to a certain extent.
However, when power intervenes, problems may arise. It usually becomes extreme, becoming a hero or a tyrant. It can be imagined that in history, those who can achieve great things are unwavering pillar holders.
There is a person with a different pillar around Ye Kai. That is his cousin Ye Yue. He doesn't know what kind of thinking process Ye Yue went through to establish this concept. But it is an extremely solid belief.
A peaceful and reconciled mind. This is Ye Yue’s core pillar. When Ye Kai realized this, he was very surprised. He respected Ye Yue for turning that almost shaken belief into something so solid. Therefore, he valued and respected Ye Yue’s judgment even more.
Although this helps avoid unnecessary conflicts, the only dissatisfaction is his influence. Ye Yue's pacifism is completely conservative and cannot change the environment. Ye Kai believes that there are too many people who turn the right cheek after being slapped on the left cheek.
Even so, if Ye Kai believes that Ye Yue can save the world with kindness, he still hopes to stand by him.
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Since his mother Zhong Yu suggested that Ye Kai sign up for a karate gym, he decided to give it a try.
If you want to stay by Ye Yue's side to protect him and what he believes in, you must sharpen your teeth when necessary. Even if this is not Ye Yue's original intention, the world is not entirely kind, and the power of protection is necessary, he thought.
Although Ye Kai had no preconceived notions or special feelings about martial arts, he seemed to be quite adaptable and he could clearly feel his own progress.
He began to look forward to the power of the increasingly sharp weapons. Progress is a factor that makes people greedy. In order not to be overly obsessed, but to want the necessary part, he devoted himself to the empty hand.
The instructor explained that this kind of power could become a weapon and should not be used lightly. He once felt strange about this and raised questions.
“If this power is useless, why would teachers learn it?”
This may be a question that the teacher often hears. The teacher answered fluently: "We are not training the fist, but the heart that controls the fist. This is what must be strong."
“But I think the heart is made of emotions. Can anyone be as still as a mountain?”
The teacher stressed the importance of self-control, but I believe that the heart is the carrier of emotions. I think other pillars are more important than the easily swayed heart.
“The essence of martial arts is to strive to maintain this mentality. Devoting one’s life to it and pursuing perfection makes one stronger and better.”
"Ok, I see."
In fact, he didn't completely agree. If you try to exclude emotions, humans will become zombies. And the last part sounds almost like religious thinking, making the whole discussion meaningless.