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Chapter 41: The Cultivation Realm
Chapter 41: The Cultivation Realm
"Lu Qing, do you know what it takes to become a good physician?" Master Chen asked.
Lu Qing hesitated for a moment before answering, "Excellent medical skills?"
"That is one aspect," Master Chen replied. "In addition, an exceptional physician should also possess a calm and composed mind, as well as a robust physique."
"A calm mind and a robust body?" Lu Qing murmured.
"Indeed." Master Chen nodded. "As a physician, maintaining a calm and composed state of mind is of utmost importance."
"Being a healer, you will inevitably encounter patients of all sorts—some writhing in unbearable pain, crying out in agony, others on the brink of death, their lives hanging by a thread. There will be those with terrifying and ghastly ailments, and even patients with volatile temperaments, prone to outbursts of anger and violence."
"When faced with such patients, if you lack a calm and steady mind, it will be challenging to accurately diagnose their conditions and provide effective treatment."
"So, remember this well. When your medical skills mature, no matter what kind of patient you encounter, always maintain a calm demeanor. Only then can you provide the best care and treatment."
"I will keep your words in mind, Master," Lu Qing said respectfully.
"As for a robust physique..." Master Chen paused for a moment before continuing.
"As I mentioned earlier, physicians often have to deal with difficult patients."
"Sometimes, not only are the patients ill-tempered, but their family members can also be equally unreasonable. At the slightest dissatisfaction, they may fly into a rage and even take their anger out on the physician."
"In such situations, the physician's priority should shift from healing to self-preservation. This is where a strong body becomes essential, enabling you to handle such irrational patients and their relatives."
As Master Chen spoke, a fleeting expression crossed his face, as if he were recalling an unpleasant memory.
Lu Qing thought to himself that his master must have encountered quite a few troublesome patients in the past.
Shaking his head, Master Chen dismissed the unpleasant memories and continued, "Aside from dealing with difficult patients, a physician also needs to venture into the mountains to gather herbs, travel to remote places, and more. All of these activities require a strong and healthy body."
"Therefore, to become an exceptional physician, medical skills are indeed important."
"However, a calm mind and a strong body are equally vital."
"Master, how does one go about cultivating a robust physique?" Lu Qing asked humbly.
"Now you're asking the right questions," Master Chen said with a smile.
"Do you remember the set of boxing techniques I demonstrated when you first arrived?"
"Yes, Master," Lu Qing replied, his heart racing. How could he forget? He had even come close to simulating the technique with his ability.
This was the first time Master Chen had brought up the topic of cultivation, and Lu Qing couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
"I acquired that set of boxing techniques by chance in my youth," Master Chen continued. "And it is because of those techniques that I still possess a robust body at my age."
"Now that you are my disciple, the time has come for me to teach you those techniques."
"Master, you're going to teach me martial arts?" Lu Qing asked, his face lighting up with surprise. "I didn't know you were also skilled in that area."
"I only have a rudimentary understanding," Master Chen said modestly. "Your body is rather weak, and if you wish to venture into the mountains for herbs or travel far and wide, you must strengthen yourself through training. As healers, we must not only know how to treat others but also how to take care of our own bodies and maintain good health."
"How can we expect to heal others if we ourselves are frail and sickly?"
Master Chen knew that someone as clever as Lu Qing would not give up on seeking the truth about his parents' deaths.
He had no reason to stop his disciple from doing so. After all, it was only natural for a child to want to uncover the truth about their parents' demise.
Chapter 41: The Martial Cultivation Realm
"There is something else I can do to help my disciple protect himself."
Back in the courtyard, Master Chen and his disciple stood in the center while Xiao Yan happily munched on snacks at the stone table, watching them.
"Lu Qing, before I teach you the martial arts, I must first impart some knowledge about the cultivation of the martial path," Master Chen said solemnly.
"Yes, Master," Lu Qing replied, barely containing his excitement.
Finally, he would learn about cultivation in this world!
"The martial path, as understood by its practitioners, is divided into several realms," Master Chen began to explain. "The grand realms are categorized into XianTian (Pre-Heaven) and HouTian (Post-Heaven).
"The minor realms, within HouTian, are further divided into three levels: QiXue (Qi and Blood), JinGu (Tendons and Bones), and NeiFu (Internal Organs).
"In the QiXue realm, beginners in martial arts primarily focus on invigorating their qi and blood, regulating their breath.
"When the qi and blood are vibrant and the breath flows smoothly, the body naturally becomes robust, strength increases, and one's spirit soars.
"Thus, those who have reached the apex of the QiXue realm possess exceptional strength, capable of easily tossing aside several burly men with little effort.
"In the JinGu realm, cultivators begin to intentionally temper their tendons and bones.
"Through various secret techniques and mental exercises, they refine their tendons and bones, achieving the effects of stretching tendons and pulling bones, resulting in a transformative effect.
"Those who have mastered the JinGu realm possess strength far surpassing that of the QiXue realm. They can halt a galloping horse, throw a bull with their bare hands, and perform other awe-inspiring feats.
"As for the NeiFu realm..."
Master Chen paused before continuing, "Cultivators in this realm have pushed their qi, blood, tendons, and bones to an incredibly robust state, making further progress difficult. Thus, they turn their focus inward, seeking an even more profound physical transformation from within.
"This transformation occurs in the internal organs.
"The human organs are typically fragile, and any slight damage can endanger one's life.
"However, cultivators in the NeiFu realm strengthen their organs to an extraordinary degree, unifying the internal and external aspects of their bodies. They possess enduring vitality and long-lasting breath.
"Those who have mastered the NeiFu realm have powerful internal energy, capable of traversing a thousand miles without losing stamina or diving underwater for hours without running out of breath.
"At this level of cultivation, one surpasses the imagination of ordinary people, reaching the Post-Heavenly limit of the human body.
"Those who attain this realm are truly one in a million, considered dragons among men. Thus, martial artists who have achieved mastery in the NeiFu realm are bestowed the title of 'Grand Masters' by their peers."
Lu Qing listened to this explanation with a mix of excitement and awe.
The cultivators in this world were even more powerful than he had imagined.
Concepts like halting galloping horses, throwing bulls with bare hands, and traversing a thousand miles...
These feats were nothing short of superhuman.
No wonder he had felt such intense pressure from that young master Ma; the youth's strength had been extraordinary.
"Master, if the HouTian realm is so formidable, what about the XianTian realm?" Lu Qing asked eagerly.
"The capabilities of the XianTian realm are beyond my knowledge," Master Chen shook his head. "Those who attain such a realm are like mythical dragons—some choose to roam the world freely, while others become the guardians of nations. They are rarely encountered by ordinary martial artists."
Lu Qing's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Then, Master, what realm are you in?"
"Hahaha," Master Chen laughed heartily. "I'm just an old man now. It doesn't matter what realm I'm in; my body has already declined with age. Besides, I'm just a doctor, concerned with healing and saving lives, not with competition and strife. Whether my realm is high or low is of no consequence."
Alright, Lu Qing thought, the old man didn't want to reveal his cultivation level.
"However, although I may not be skilled in fighting, I can still teach you some methods to strengthen your body," Master Chen continued.
"The martial arts I will teach you from now on are crucial, so you must learn them well."
(End of Chapter)
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