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Chapter 30: Old Stories and the Dragon Sect's Martial Arts
Li Qi waved his hand dismissively. "It's all ancient history now. Back in my youth, your grandmother and I were deeply in love and almost ended up together. Unfortunately, her husband didn't approve..."
Xue Jing: ""
"Do tell."
Xue Jing rarely indulged in gossip, but he was intrigued.
Li Qi stroked his balding head and humbly said, "Hey, it's really not that interesting. When I was younger, I was decent-looking, maybe about a five out of ten. As a result, I had my fair share of temptations."
"I was still young and hot-blooded back then, so I enjoyed fighting. I managed to join the renowned Dragon Sect, and at the time, your great-grandfather hadn't become the sect leader yet. He and I were like brothers, and I often visited his home..."
Li Qi's eyes turned nostalgic as he reminisced.
"The first time I saw your grandmother, her..."
Xue Jing sat down, listening intently, not wanting to miss a single word.
Unexpectedly, Li Qi clicked his tongue. "Ah, it's not worth mentioning. The past is not something I like to dwell on."
Xue Jing was a little anxious. "Come on, Master, please continue."
Li Qi glanced at him. "Did you come here to learn martial arts or to listen to stories? Mind your own business when it comes to the affairs of the older generation."
Xue Jing moved his mouth, barely stopping himself from cursing out loud.
What a cliffhanger!
"Alright, we can talk about this some other time. Let's focus on the matter at hand," Li Qi said.
Xue Jing also refocused his attention and nodded. "Yes."
"Come here. Let me examine your bones," Li Qi beckoned.
Xue Jing stepped forward.
"Extend your hand."
Xue Jing did as instructed.
Li Qi extended his thin, aged palm and grabbed Xue Jing's wrist, shaking it vigorously like he was tossing noodles! An irresistible force surged through Xue Jing's wrist and into his body.
His entire body felt like a small boat in a storm, making involuntary movements as his bones emitted a series of crisp crackling sounds.
"Hmm... Hmm?"
Li Qi sensed the feedback transmitted through the force and explored Xue Jing's body, first with confusion, then with astonishment.
"Young man, what kind of exercises do you usually do?"
He asked, puzzled.
"Just running and stuff. I don't do much else," Xue Jing replied.
Li Qi muttered in disbelief after hearing this, "Impossible, could this be true?"
He lifted his head, and his cloudy old eyes suddenly shone with an eerie light. "Do you know the state of your body?"
Xue Jing felt a bit uneasy under his gaze and asked, "Is something wrong, Master? Is my body unhealthy?"
"Unhealthy?" Li Qi shook his head, looking like he wanted to laugh.
"It's not unhealthy; it's too healthy—healthy to an almost impossible degree."
"Your body is like a masterpiece crafted by a compulsive god. Every muscle, every bone, every organ... they are all perfectly balanced and in pristine condition, to a frightening degree."
Li Qi was full of praise, marveling at the muscles on Xue Jing's arm as if he were caressing a priceless treasure.
"If I didn't know better, I would think you were a product of those big corporations, a human genius created through technological means."
"I never imagined that such a perfectly engineered human body could exist naturally in this world..."
Xue Jing narrowed his eyes.
Undoubtedly, this was due to the Skill Panel.
Ever since he activated the Skill Panel, especially after acquiring the "Fighting" skill, his body had transformed into this extraordinary state.
In a sense, he truly was the 'artificially engineered genius' that Li Qi spoke of.
"Xue Jing," Li Qi said, his eyes shining with enthusiasm as he looked at his disciple. "Without a doubt, you are the most suitable person in the world to practice the Dragon Sect's martial arts."
"If it's you, I believe you can cultivate the most perfect Dragon Body."
"Dragon Body?" Xue Jing's eyes flickered. This was a new term for him.
Li Qi smiled and explained, "The so-called 'Dragon Body' is the physical condition that one develops after diligently practicing a complete set of martial arts from a sect.
"Each sect's martial arts have unique techniques and fighting styles, emphasizing different aspects such as agility or explosive power. Those who practice these arts eventually develop a physique suited to their style of combat."
"Just as a sprinter's leg muscles are more developed, and a boxer's muscle structure is entirely different from that of a basketball player, the body trained for different purposes will also differ. This is the concept of a 'Dragon Body'."
"For example, the Golden Wind Dojo, which you may be familiar with, practices a style called the Golden Wind White Rainbow Sword. When their Dragon Body reaches its peak, the internal structure of their bodies becomes completely unlike that of ordinary people. They can generate sharp, knife-like force, and hitting someone with a punch is like slicing them with a blade, tearing off large chunks of flesh. Decapitating someone with a palm strike is also a simple task for them."
Xue Jing listened with gleaming eyes, "What characteristics does our Dragon Sect's Dragon Body possess?"
Li Qi smiled, "Our Dragon Sect's Dragon Body has characteristics, and at the same time, it doesn't."
"Hmm?" Xue Jing was puzzled.
Li Qi continued with a hint of pride, "Have you heard of the concept of a 'hexagonal warrior'?"
"The core philosophy of our Dragon Sect can be summed up in eight words—'Hide the dragon within the body, nurture the dragon within the heart'."
"Once the Dragon Body is perfected, it's like having a real dragon residing within your body. It can be big or small, rise or hide, possessing agility, speed, strength, and defense... It encompasses everything, including five killer moves and three secret techniques to handle any situation, leaving no weaknesses."
However, he sighed, "Of course, trying to excel in everything often means spreading oneself too thin. The Dragon Sect's requirements for physical talent are extremely high. Those who lack sufficient talent will only end up as mediocre practitioners of the Dragon Sect's arts."
"Even your senior brothers and sisters might not have the necessary talent. Although they also practice the Dragon Sect's arts, they will need to find their own ways to modify their training methods and develop Dragon Bodies with different areas of focus."
Li Qi patted Xue Jing's shoulder, "Your physical talent is the best I've seen in my life. It's so well-balanced that it's unbelievable. Your body is the most suitable for the Dragon Sect's 'hexagonal' concept."
That sounded awesome...
Xue Jing eagerly said, "Please teach me, Master."
Li Qi smiled, "Alright, let's not delay. Today, I'll teach you the static stance of the Dragon Sect's 'Moving and Static Stances'—the 'Hibernating Dragon Technique'."
He grabbed Xue Jing's hand and gave it a shake, sending a surge of energy through his palm and into Xue Jing's body, controlling his movements.
Xue Jing's legs involuntarily spread apart, his torso leaning to the left and pressing down to the limit, his fists clenched and held beside his ears. His entire body resonated with the sound of cracking bones, resembling a coiled dragon ready to strike.
"Remember this stance, as well as the corresponding breathing and the vibration of your body's nodes," Li Qi instructed.
"The Hibernating Dragon Technique aims to 'nurture dragon qi'. It involves visualizing the posture of a dragon, imitating its movements, and cultivating a mighty dragon qi within your body."
"Once you've mastered this stance, I'll teach you the dynamic stance, 'Shaking Armor Technique', to 'train your dragon power'."
Xue Jing remained silent, focusing all his attention on remembering every internal and external change he was experiencing.
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(End of Chapter)
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