"Uncle Gu, hurry up and go! Don't worry about me. Go back and tell my mother that I'm unfilial and failed to bring honor to her." He shouted at the old man.
"Am I, Gu Yanzhou, the kind of man who clings to life and fears death?" The old man said. "Young master, don't be afraid. These hounds are not physical entities; they can only erode the soul, not harm your flesh. Use the breathing technique I taught you to steady your mind. As long as you keep righteous thoughts in your heart and possess an upright, masculine spirit, they won't be able to hurt you for a while."
Hearing this, Chen Wenxue snapped out of his daze. He quickly straightened up, placed his feet slightly apart, caved in his chest, rounded his back, and assumed a horse stance.
Chapter 20