Chapter 42: 100% Simulation of Martial Art
Chapter 42: 100% Simulation of Martial Art
"The martial art I'm about to teach you is something I acquired by chance in my youth. It's easy to learn but difficult to master. The entrance requirements aren't particularly demanding. Watch closely as I demonstrate it."
After speaking, the elderly doctor assumed a fighting stance and began to practice the same set of boxing moves he performed every morning.
Lu Qing watched intently, his eyes gleaming.
As soon as the old doctor finished the first move, a prompt appeared in Lu Qing's vision.
[Martial art detected. Would you like to initiate a simulation?]
Lu Qing silently chose to simulate, his eyes fixed on his master's figure.
[Simulation initiated. Current progress: 1%, 2%, 3%...]
As the old doctor practiced each move and technique, the progress bar in Lu Qing's vision rapidly ticked upward.
[97%, 98%, 99%, 100%]
Finally, as the old doctor's martial art routine reached its final move and he began to retract his stance...
...the progress bar in Lu Qing's vision also reached 100%.
[Simulation successful.]
[Name of martial art: Health-Preserving Fist.]
[Origin: Created by Chen Songqing through perfecting an unnamed, incomplete martial art he acquired in his youth.]
[Effects: Great for regulating qi and blood, relaxing tendons, and strengthening bones. At higher levels of proficiency, there is a certain probability of breaking through to the Internal Organs realm.]
[Would you like to start cultivating this art?]
Lu Qing chose not to start cultivating immediately.
Instead, he was drawn to some of the information presented.
So this set of boxing techniques was actually created by his master based on an incomplete martial art he had acquired in his youth.
To be able to perfect a martial art on one's own... his master's ability would surely be hailed as genius-level in the martial arts world.
It seemed his master's abilities were even more impressive than he had imagined.
Lu Qing thought to himself, impressed.
"Well, Qing, did you see the moves I just demonstrated clearly?"
The old doctor asked with a smile, having finished his routine.
"Not really," Lu Qing admitted honestly.
He was telling the truth.
Without relying on his special ability, he truly couldn't understand the old doctor's boxing techniques very well.
Aside from sensing a unique flair to the moves, everything else was a blur.
"Haha, it's normal not to understand," the old doctor laughed. "What I just showed you was merely the form of this boxing style. The truly important part—the mental techniques for directing qi and blood and tempering tendons and bones—I haven't taught you yet."
"Now, I will teach you the mental technique for directing qi and blood in this boxing style."
The old doctor then proceeded to explain each move and technique in detail, instructing Lu Qing on how to regulate his breathing, direct his qi and blood, and focus his intent on his dantian...
He explained all the key points of the practice for two full hours.
"Alright, let's stop here for today."
After explaining the ninth move and seeing that Lu Qing could now imitate the moves and postures fairly well, the old doctor said, "This boxing style has a total of thirty-six moves. The primary effect of the first nine moves is to invigorate qi and blood and regulate your breath."
"If you persist and practice diligently from now on, the day you truly master these moves will be the day you officially enter the Qi and Blood realm."
"As for the subsequent moves, your current body can't handle them yet, so there's no need to practice them for now."
"Master, do you mean that once I master these nine moves, I'll be able to increase my strength and become robust and powerful like those martial artists you mentioned?" Lu Qing asked excitedly.
"Indeed," the old doctor nodded. "Once you enter the Qi and Blood realm, you will naturally possess similar abilities."
Chapter 42: 100% Simulation of Martial Art
"However, remember this: too much of anything is harmful. When practicing martial arts, moderation is key. Do not be impatient for quick success, or you may end up harming your body instead."
"Yes, master," Lu Qing nodded solemnly.
"Also, practicing martial arts can be exhausting, so you need to keep your nutrition up. Don't skimp on your spending; buy more meat to eat. If your qi and blood aren't adequately nourished, your body will suffer."
"Understood, master," Lu Qing nodded again.
The money he had earned from selling the Red Moon Carp had long been retrieved from his master and hidden away in a secret corner of his home.
Now, it seemed, was the time to put that money to use.
"It's a pity that I'm missing a few medicinal ingredients. Otherwise, if I had all the necessary materials, I could brew you a few servings of Qi-Blood Nurturing Soup, and you might be able to enter the Qi and Blood realm much sooner." The old doctor expressed some regret.
"No need, Master. You have already helped me more than enough, and I have yet to repay you in any way. How could I possibly trouble you further?" Lu Qing quickly replied.
"Alright, then. Perhaps I'll go into the mountains one day and see if I can find those missing ingredients," the old doctor said.
Seeing that his master hadn't given up, Lu Qing was deeply touched.
He didn't know what to say and could only silently remember this kindness in his heart.
"All right, that's enough for today. After you go back, don't forget to practice the boxing techniques. Come back tomorrow, and I'll check to see if you've been slacking off."
After chatting a while longer, the old doctor waved his disciple away.
Lu Qing hesitated and said, "Master, why don't I stay and attend to you?"
"No need. I'm still healthy and vigorous. I don't need anyone waiting on me. Besides, my place is filled with medicinal ingredients, and I don't have room for you and Xiao Yan to stay. You should just go back to your own home."
The old doctor refused without hesitation.
"Then... I'll take my leave now and come to pay my respects to you tomorrow," Lu Qing said, seeing his master's insistence.
Holding Xiao Yan, who was already half asleep, Lu Qing prepared to head down the mountain.
"Wait."
Just as they were about to leave, the old doctor came out of the yard and handed Lu Qing a book.
"You've already memorized the Hundred Herbs Classic. Now, read this Acupuncture Point Theory. First, memorize all the acupuncture points on the human body. I will test you on them later."
When Lu Qing, carrying Xiao Yan and the book, reached the foot of the mountain, he still looked a little dazed.
He had originally thought that after becoming the old doctor's disciple, he and Xiao Yan would live in the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.
After all, as a disciple, it was only right that he attend to his master and take care of his daily needs.
However, it seemed that his master had no such plans and intended for them to continue living in their home in the village.
Although this was a good thing for Lu Qing, he still felt a little strange about it.
Shaking his head, he stopped thinking about it and carried the already sleeping Xiao Yan back home.
Upon returning home, the first thing Lu Qing did was to take out some money and go find Zhang Deyu.
Then, ignoring the other man's refusals, he made up the difference for the gift the villagers had prepared for his master.
After all, he didn't lack money now, and he certainly couldn't let the not-so-wealthy villagers shoulder the cost of his apprenticeship.
After giving the money to Zhang Deyu, Lu Qing returned to his yard and prepared to start practicing the boxing techniques.
However, this time, he would be using his special ability to aid in his cultivation.
(End of Chapter)
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