Zi Xingzi trained a fighting cock for the Zhou king. Having met him, the king asked:
— Is the rooster ready to fight?
- Not yet. While he is arrogant, he boasts in vain.
After 10 days, the king asked the same question again.
- Not yet. Throws itself at every shadow, responds to every sound.
After 10 days, the king asked the same question again.
- Not yet. The look is still full of hatred, the energy is in full swing, over the edge.
Another ten days passed. Zi Xingzi said to the king:
- Almost ready. Doesn't worry even if he hears another rooster. Look at him! It looks like it was carved from wood. The completeness of its properties is perfect! Not a single rooster will dare to respond to his call; he will turn and run away.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru