Chapter 42 Cultivation Technique Simulation 100%
"The boxing technique I'm going to teach you is something I chanced upon in my youth. It's easy to learn but hard to master. Getting started isn't too difficult. I'll demonstrate it once, and you watch closely."
Having said that, the elder doctor assumed the boxing stance and began to demonstrate the set of boxing techniques that he practiced every morning.
Lu Qing watched intently.
He had just seen the elder doctor complete the first move when a prompt appeared in his field of vision.
[Discovery of a cultivation technique. Would you like to simulate?]
Staring at his master's figure, Lu Qing silently chose to simulate.
[Starting simulation. Current progress, 1%, 2%, 3%…]
As the elder doctor practiced each move, Lu Qing's progress bar rapidly advanced.
[97%, 98%, 99%, 100%]
Finally, as the elder doctor's boxing reached the final move and began to close the form,
Lu Qing's progress bar also reached one hundred percent.
[Simulation of cultivation technique successful.]
[Name of cultivation technique: Nourishing Body Boxing.]
[Origin: Developed and completed by Chen Songqing based on a nameless, incomplete cultivation technique he obtained in his youth.]
[Effects: Strengthens the body and nourishes the health, regulating Qi-Blood, fortifying tendons and bones with remarkable effects. When cultivated to a profound level, there is a certain probability to break through to the Internal Organ Realm.]
[Would you like to begin cultivation?]
Lu Qing did not choose to cultivate immediately.
Instead, he was drawn to some of the information inside.
So, this boxing technique was created by his master from an incomplete cultivation technique he had obtained when he was young.
Being able to independently deduce and refine a cultivation technique, his master's skill would surely earn him the title of a martial arts genius in the Jianghu.
It seemed that his master's abilities were even more formidable than he had imagined.
Lu Qing couldn't help but think to himself.
"How about it, Ah Qing, did you clearly see the moves I just practiced?" asked the elder doctor with a smile after finishing.
"I didn't quite understand," Lu Qing honestly replied.
Lu Qing was telling the truth.
If it hadn't been for his Superpower, he really wouldn't have understood the elder doctor's boxing technique at all.
Aside from a particular rhythm that he could sense, everything else was murky to him.
"Haha, it's normal not to understand," the elder doctor laughed heartily. "What I just demonstrated was merely the form of the boxing technique. The real essence lies in the mental method and mantra of moving Qi-Blood and forging tendons and bones, which I haven't taught you yet."
"Come, I will now teach you the mental method for moving Qi-Blood in this boxing technique."
Following that, the elder doctor began to explain the boxing technique to Lu Qing move by move.
How to regulate breathing, how to move Qi-Blood, how to focus the mind in the Dantian…
He explained all the key points of training in great detail.
This went on for two hours.
"That will be enough for today," said the elder doctor after he had explained up to the Ninth Move and saw that Lu Qing was able to assume the stance and posture quite well.
"This boxing technique consists of thirty-six moves in total. The main effect of the first nine moves is to invigorate Qi-Blood and regulate the breath."
"In the days to come, as long as you persevere and diligently practice, the day you truly master them will also be the day you officially step into the Qi-Blood Realm."
"As for the moves that come after, with your current constitution, you can't withstand them, so there's no need to cultivate them for now."
"Master, do you mean that once I've mastered these nine moves, I'll be able to increase my strength and become robust like those martial artists you talked about?" Lu Qing asked excitedly.
"Indeed, as long as you step into the Qi-Blood Realm, you'll naturally be comparable to them," the elder doctor nodded.
He then cautioned, "However, you must also remember that too much of something is just as bad as too little. In cultivating boxing, moderation is important. You must not be impatient for quick results nor harbor any delusions of instant success. Otherwise, you might end up harming your body."
"Disciple understands," Lu Qing nodded earnestly.
"Also, martial arts training consumes a great deal of energy, so you need to keep up with your nutrition. Don't skimp on the silver you earned from selling the Red Moon Carp. On a daily basis, eat more meat to avoid depleting your Qi-Blood and weakening your body."
"Disciple understands," Lu Qing nodded again.
The silver he had received from the sale of the Red Moon Carp he had already retrieved from his master and hidden in a secret corner of his home.
It seemed that it was time to use that silver.
"It's a pity that I'm lacking a few medicinal herbs and haven't been able to gather them. Otherwise, if I had all the ingredients, I could prepare you a few doses of Qi Blood Nourishing Soup, and that might greatly shorten the time for you to enter the Qi-Blood Realm," the elder doctor said with some regret.
"There's no need, Master. You've already helped your disciple enough. How can I ask for more without having repaid your kindness so far?" Lu Qing hurriedly said.
"Very well, I may go into the mountains someday if I have the time, and then see if I can find those herbs," the elder doctor responded.
Seeing that his master seemed unwilling to give up, Lu Qing was incredibly moved.
He didn't know what to say and could only silently remember this kindness in his heart.
"Alright, that's enough for today. When you go back, don't forget to practice boxing. Tomorrow when you come up, I'll check whether you've been slacking off or not."
After a brief conversation, the elder doctor waved him off.
Lu Qing hesitated, then said, "Master, why don't I stay and serve you?"
"No need, I'm still in good health and not at the point of needing someone to look after me. Besides, my place is cluttered with medicinal herbs, and there's no extra space for you and Little Yan. It's better you go back to your own home."
The elder doctor refused without hesitation.
"Then... I will take my leave first and come back tomorrow to greet you," Lu Qing said.
Seeing his master's firm stance, Lu Qing had no choice but to give up.
He picked up Little Yan, who was already dozing off, and prepared to descend the mountain.
"Hold on a moment."
Just as he was about to descend the mountain, the elder doctor suddenly came out from the courtyard and handed a book to Lu Qing.
"This 'Hundred Herbs Scripture,' you've already read thoroughly. Next, read this 'Acupuncture Points Theory.' Memorize the acupuncture points on the body first. I'll test you later."
By the time Lu Qing, carrying the book and holding Little Yan, reached the foot of the mountain, his face wore a look of bewilderment.
He had thought that after taking the elder doctor as his master, he and Little Yan would be living at the Half Mountain Small Courtyard from now on.
After all, serving one's master and managing his daily life is a disciple's bounden duty.
But the elder doctor didn't seem to have any such plans and wanted him to continue living in his own home at the foot of the mountain.
While this was a good thing for Lu Qing, he still felt it was somewhat strange.
Shaking his head, he stopped thinking about it and carried the sleeping Little Yan home.
When he got home, the first thing he did was take some money and go find Elder Zhang.
Then, despite the latter's protests, he made up the money that the villagers had prepared for him as a gift for his master.
After all, he was not short of money now, and how could he have the heart to let the already not so wealthy villagers bear the cost of his tuition?
After giving the money to Elder Zhang, Lu Qing returned to his own courtyard, ready to start practicing boxing.
However, this time, he would be utilizing his Superpower for cultivation.Nôv(el)B\\jnn