Chapter 44: The Beginning
Chapter 44: The Beginning
Due to the many events that occurred on the first day of school, Chen Chuan was also preparing to rest early.
According to the course schedule, there would be public lectures starting tomorrow. Before a guidance teacher was assigned, he thought it would be good to go and observe. After a quick shower, he went to bed.
The next day, at six o'clock, he had just finished washing up and was about to go out for exercise when he suddenly heard a knock on the door from outside.
Who could it be at this early hour?
He walked over and opened the door. Outside stood a middle-aged man of average build, wearing a white shirt with a diagonal striped pattern. His jacket was draped over his arm, and under his arm, he carried a briefcase. He looked to be in his forties or fifties, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. Although his face appeared somewhat round, it was evident that he was a handsome young man in his youth.
In his hand, he held a pair of decorative sunglasses and a name card, which he waved at Chen Chuan, "Hello, Chen. I'm your teacher, Cheng Zitong. You can call me Teacher Cheng or Old Cheng."
Chen Chuan glanced at the name card and immediately responded politely, "Hello, Teacher Cheng." However, after recalling, he felt that among the materials provided by the dormitory teacher, there didn't seem to be any teachers with the surname Cheng.
"It's quite sudden, isn't it?" Teacher Cheng smiled, "Not only do students choose teachers, but teachers can also choose students. I looked at your resume, and it's impressive. You're a promising student, so I came to find you."
Chen Chuan stepped aside and said, "Please come in, Teacher Cheng."
Teacher Cheng let out a sound of acknowledgment and entered. He sat down on the sofa, leaned back, and surveyed the surroundings. He sighed, "This dormitory has been like this for many years..." Seeing Chen Chuan pouring water, he waved his hand at him, "Don't be busy, come and sit down. Let me tell you about something."
Chen Chuan still poured a cup of water for him and placed it on the coffee table in front of the sofa, saying, "Please excuse me, Teacher Cheng. There's only boiled water here."
"Oh, why be so polite? Well, you're a very polite student."
Teacher Cheng took the cup, waited for him to sit down, and then said, "Chen, others believe that you started practicing the breathing technique too early, depleting too much of your potential. But in my opinion, you are precisely a talented student. However, I think there's an urgent issue with your body that needs to be addressed; otherwise, it will be very troublesome. By the way, let me show you something first."
He picked up the briefcase beside him, took out a stack of papers, and handed them to Chen Chuan. "These are records of some past students from Wu Yi University. They cover the period from when they were seventeen until they were thirty-seven. You don't need to look at the front; just pay attention to the back. Yes, flip through it."
Chen Chuan flipped through the documents to the back and quickly discovered that these Wu Yi students, from their twenties to thirties, almost everyone had medical records and underwent surgeries very frequently. Some even experienced such situations before the age of twenty.
Teacher Cheng said, "Do you see it now?"
Chen Chuan raised his head and asked, "What's the reason for this?"
Teacher Cheng shook his head, "If only it were that simple. We'll have to discuss this slowly."
Chen Chuan said, "Please guide me, Teacher Cheng."
"Don't be so polite," Teacher Cheng said, although he was pleased with Chen Chuan's attitude. He continued, "You've already started practicing the breathing technique and can feel its benefits. But you may not understand what lies beneath the breathing technique."
Chen Chuan couldn't help but ask, "What is it?"
Teacher Cheng explained, "Under the influence of the breathing technique, your body's resistance, the strength of your internal organs, the load-bearing capacity of your bones, and all aspects of your body will undergo a qualitative leap. You should be able to sense that, with the breathing technique, you've pulled ahead of ordinary people who haven't practiced, and you're improving every day."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Yes, that's right."
"But this also brings about another effect," Teacher Cheng said slowly. "Your body will grow some non-existent tissue and organs, which we call transmuted organs. For example..."
He pointed at Chen Chuan, "Under the influence of the breathing technique, your body will first grow some additional fascia tissue. It is precisely because of the existence of these tissues that martial arts experts can emit forces beyond ordinary people.
When these organizations appear in your body and continue to grow, you will initially feel itching or fever in your body. At that time, you will clearly feel that all aspects of your physical fitness are growing rapidly."
Chen Chuan's heart couldn't help but think of the symptoms of fever he felt shortly after starting to practice the breathing technique. He even asked Yu Gang about it. The improvement in physical fitness might be because he had been practicing the breathing technique for a long time without stopping.
Teacher Cheng saw his reaction and said, "It seems you've already experienced it, but don't be nervous. That shows that your body is in good condition and very suitable for cultivation. You should know that some people even have some transmuted organs from birth. Such people are also called those with innate 'talent.'"
However, this situation cannot be left unattended, especially after undergoing martial arts training. Prolonged conscious external stimulation will cause these organizations to grow rapidly. If there is no proper guidance and these organizations are allowed to grow wildly, they may invade and impair the functions of some of the body's organizations, leading to various illnesses. At that time, surgery to remove them will be inevitable. In more severe cases, it may cause deformities or even loss of life.
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Teacher Cheng, I'm not sure how long it's been since this issue started."
Teacher Cheng tapped his knee with the decorative sunglasses in his hand and replied, "It varies from person to person. Everything in this world has its pros and cons. The more talented one is, the faster the transmutation organs develop, and the higher their potential."
He gestured towards the documents and said, "The shortest time mentioned here is less than a year. Yes, less than a year. To be precise, it's ten months. Let me ask you, how long has it been since you started practicing the breathing technique until now?"
"Three months," answered Chen Chuan.
Cheng Zitong frowned and said, "Three months... It's been three months already."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and realized that his second self might not be able to resolve this issue.
As of now, his second self could only handle some direct physical harm, but the prerequisite for removing the harm was the existence of a holistic 'self'. These transmutation organs were also considered a part of the 'self', just as it was impossible for him to remove his own blood and organs out of thin air.
He wasn't sure how his second self would evolve in the future, but at least for now, it was impossible to achieve such a feat.
So he asked, "Then, Teacher Cheng, how can I avoid this?"
Cheng Zitong waved his hand and said, "Don't view this as something too terrifying. You should face it head-on. I even think it's a gift from above. Without these transmutation organs, it's impossible to surpass one's limits with the original human body. But if we can harness them for our benefit, they can become the ladder to our ascent."
"Precisely. Although martial arts stimulate the organs, if we guide them in an orderly manner, there's a chance to turn their drawbacks into advantages. But the method of guidance must be correct."
Chen Chuan asked earnestly, "Teacher Cheng, what constitutes an orderly and correct approach?"
Cheng Zitong instructed, "Stay seated and don't move."
He stood up and probed Chen Chuan's shoulders, joints, neck, spine, and other areas with his hands. Chen Chuan could feel a tingling sensation where he was touched.
Cheng Zitong furrowed his brows and said, "Such rapid progress, and you've only been practicing for three months? Some people might not achieve this level even after three years of training. It must be a natural talent..."
He sat back down, his expression turning serious. "It seems I need to accelerate your progress. If this continues, things might not turn out well for you."
Chen Chuan, however, remained relatively calm and asked, "According to Teacher Cheng, how long before I encounter that situation?"
"Hmm..." Cheng Zitong spoke in a low voice, "It's hard to say. The most optimistic estimate is about six months. If it's faster, it might happen within two to three months. Your transmutation organs will become difficult to control, and to safeguard your health and even your life, we might have to consider the least ideal method."
Chen Chuan didn't ask what those methods were, but he could guess some of them.
Cheng Zitong spoke solemnly, "You've been practicing the basic breathing technique. Starting tomorrow, I'll teach you a higher-level breathing technique, and you must master Qi Force as soon as possible, no matter how small it is. This will allow your transmutation fascia to grow not on its own but in the direction you need it to.
If, after a week, you don't feel any stinging, tingling, or swollen sensations in your body, it means your direction is temporarily correct, and we can continue training. If not, we'll need to make adjustments until you master the complete Qi Force. This will be considered as overcoming one hurdle.
But it doesn't mean it's over. If your transmutation organs are still growing at that time, you'll need to find a way to enter the next stage, and this will continue until the first rapid growth phase slows down. Only then can you breathe a sigh of relief."
He looked at Chen Chuan very seriously and said, "Since I've decided to be your tutor, no matter how difficult it is, I'll help you overcome this hurdle. But it requires your determination. No matter how hard I try, it won't work without your commitment. What's your answer?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Teacher Cheng, thank you for telling me all this. Do you know that my first reaction after hearing your words was happiness?"
"Happiness?"
Chen Chuan nodded and looked out the window, his eyes filled with anticipation. "Those powers that surpass common sense are what allow one to break free from existing constraints and reach greater heights, to experience the scenery there." He turned back to Cheng Zitong and said sincerely, "Teacher Cheng, I'll do my best because this is precisely what I've been pursuing and expecting."
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