Chapter 82 Practice
Xu Qing walked to the stove, lifted the heavy iron pot with both hands, and suddenly his arms sank down.
This iron pot is three times heavier than an ordinary iron pot. It is not easy to just lift it up, let alone operate it with ease.
Master Luo Tian explained: "This is an iron pan made of a special material. I traveled all over the country and finally found this rare material in a remote mountain village. This material heats evenly and has excellent thermal conductivity. It can quickly lock in the deliciousness of the ingredients in the shortest time, allowing the ingredients to completely retain their original flavor without losing nutrition and deliciousness during the cooking process. The only drawback is that the iron pan made of this material is too heavy. In order to master the use of these three pans, I spent more than ten years practicing hard, and finally I can use them skillfully."
Master Luo Tian took the iron pot from Xu Qing, put it aside, and said, "It's too early for you to use these three iron pots now. You are too young and your body is still developing. Using these three iron pots now will be too much of a burden for you and will do more harm than good. If you want to use these three iron pots, you have to wait until you are sixteen at least."
After hearing this, Xu Qing could only nod helplessly.
His age is really a big problem. His physical condition is there. This is the law of human growth and it is not something he can overcome with his own talent and hard work.
He is just an ordinary human being after all.
But after seeing such superb skills, Xu Qing couldn't help but feel itchy.
Especially when he thought that he would have to wait at least four years, Xu Qing felt like countless little bugs were crawling in his heart.
Master Luo Tian saw Xu Qing's frustrated face and said, "Although you can't use these three pots now, but... you can practice the skills first."
Xu Qing was pleasantly surprised.
Master Luo Tian took out three slightly smaller iron pots from the shelf, which were lighter and thinner.
Xu Qing picked up the iron pan and tried it, and it worked great.
Master Luo Tian said: "Use them for now, and then add appropriate weights to your wrists based on your physical condition and let your body get used to it slowly."
"it is good."
Master Luo Tian picked up the heavy iron pot and began to demonstrate, speaking.
"Watch carefully. First, stand firmly, use the strength of your waist to drive your upper body, and use your arms to drive the movement of your wrists. Then, do it like this, then like this, and finally like this. That's it."
He said it simply, but the movements of his hands were not simple at all. He took a horse stance, concentrated his qi in his dantian, bulged his arm muscles, and moved his upper body slightly. His arms danced like a whip, almost flipping the iron pot in his hand. Only a dark round shadow was left flipping in the air, which was dazzling to watch.
After Master Luo Tian finished his demonstration, he put the pot down and asked, "How is it? Do you understand? Do you need me to demonstrate it again?"
Xu Qing nodded.
Master Luo Tian frowned and said, "If you don't understand, just tell me. Don't be embarrassed. Since I have decided to teach you, I will teach you until the end, no matter how many times you want to watch it."
He was also a master and had many apprentices, so he naturally knew the mentality of those who were just starting to learn.
They are afraid of being scolded by the master, or they are afraid that they are too stupid and will make the master dissatisfied, or they are unwilling to admit their own shortcomings due to their self-esteem. With such thoughts, many of them dare not speak out even if they don't understand.
Therefore, when he saw Xu Qing nod so quickly without even a hint of hesitation, he immediately understood what he was thinking.
Master Luo Tian deliberately did not give any verbal prompts during the demonstration, in order to remove the shyness and stubbornness of a beginner like him and allow him to adjust his mindset so that he can learn more efficiently.
He likes students who are diligent and curious, and dislikes those who keep their doubts to themselves. If he doesn't express his doubts, others are not his worms, so how can they know what he understands and what he doesn't understand.
“I really understand.”
Xu Qing said.
Master Luo Tian’s demonstration is very detailed, how could you not understand it?
Master Luo Tian was amused by Xu Qing's stubbornness and said, "Okay, since you understand it, repeat it yourself."
He has hinted at it, no, he has made it clear, but Xu Qing still insisted that he understood it. Could it be that his self-esteem is too strong?
Master Luo Tian thought about Xu Qing's past and thought, well, it's very likely.
The more talented a person is, the stronger his self-esteem is, and the less he dares to face his own shortcomings.
Xu Qing followed his instructions and walked forward, took the thinner iron pot, tried it twice on his hands, and then imitated Master Luo Tian's posture, stepped forward and stood up straight, using the strength of his waist to drive his upper body, and then using his arms to drive his wrists.
In an instant, the iron pot in his hand flew and danced, and driven by his wrist, it drew countless arcs in the air, as if forming a black sphere.
Xu Qing put down the iron pot and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
This is just a facade, he looks very similar, but his waist and leg strength, arm and wrist strength are far from enough, and his muscle control is also very insufficient. It looks very intimidating, but if you really turn on the fire on the stove to cook, I'm afraid it will only turn into a pot of paste.
Master Luo Tian was already watching in amazement.
Even if it is just for show, it will take at least several months to achieve it. He needs to teach by words and deeds, and correct his posture little by little, so as to achieve the first step, which is the correct posture.
And Xu Qing learned it just by taking a look. This is really exaggerated!
Simply unheard of!
Master Luo Tian couldn't help but ask: "What on earth did you eat to grow up?"
Could it be that he took some magic elixir?
Xu Qing said: "I am just an ordinary person, but my five senses are a little bit sharper."
Xu Qing briefly described his special five senses to Master Luo Tian.
Master Luo Tian said with emotion: "This is not just a little bit of sharpness, this is completely beyond the ability of ordinary people. Hey, they still call me 'superman', now I have seen the real 'superman'."
In the past, he only thought that Xu Qing had an extraordinary talent in cooking, but he didn't expect that he actually had a special talent beyond ordinary people.
He patted Xu Qing on the shoulder and said, "It seems that the teaching regulations will have to be greatly changed in the future. I can't let your extraordinary talent be a burden."
After saying this, he suddenly understood Abe's feelings.
Faced with a disciple with such extraordinary talent, it is really stressful for a master.
Even if I teach him everything I know, I will still doubt whether I am hindering his progress.
No wonder Abei let this child come to Yangquan to learn skills. He should not be limited to one school or one faction, but should travel to every corner of the world to learn and enrich himself as much as possible, so that he can live up to this rare talent.
(End of this chapter)