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Chapter 46: My Disciple Has the Talent of a Heavenly Prodigy?
"Want to sell this Ginseng?" Old Doctor asked.
"Not necessarily," Lu Qing answered honestly. "I just want to know its worth—so I’ll have a clear idea in mind."
Old Doctor pondered for a moment. "Generally speaking, Ginseng of this age is always in high demand—so sought after that it’s practically impossible to find on the market, even at any price."
"Ginseng nourishes Qi and blood, strengthens the foundation, and fortifies the essence. In life-or-death moments, it can even be used to save a dying life."
"City elites, martial artists—they’ve always chased after such precious herbs like hungry wolves."
"Your old mountain Ginseng may have minor damage to its roots, but it’s insignificant. It doesn’t affect the medicinal potency at all."
"In fact, I just tested it. Perhaps because of the unique environment where it grew, its medicinal effect is actually stronger than that of an average hundred-year-old Ginseng."
Hearing this, Lu Qing recalled the faint red glow of Abilities pulsing faintly on the Ginseng.
So that was what the master meant by "special."
"A typical centennial old mountain Ginseng would fetch at least a thousand taels of silver in the big cities."
"Yours? It might be worth even more. But I can’t give you an exact figure."
A thousand taels of silver! Ten times the value of the Red Moon Carp!
Even though Lu Qing had braced himself, his heart still skipped a beat at the number.
"Are you tempted?" Old Doctor smiled, watching his disciple’s wide-eyed expression.
"A little," Lu Qing admitted.
Who wouldn’t be moved by such a sum? Especially someone like him—a country boy.
"But even though this Ginseng is worth a fortune," Old Doctor suddenly changed tone, "I still advise you not to turn it into silver."
"Master, why?" Lu Qing blinked, surprised.
"Isn’t it true you want to train in martial arts? This Ginseng is one of the finest auxiliary herbs for Qi Xue Jing cultivators."
"Didn’t I say I’d prepare a few Qi Blood Nourishing Decoctions for you? Well, if used properly, this hundred-year-old Ginseng can actually surpass the effect of those decoctions."
"With its aid, stepping into Qi Xue Jing will be far easier."
"I’ll refine it into a Blood-Nourishing and Qi-Invigorating Pill. Once you’ve mastered the basics of the Nourish Body Fist, take one pill every day. Before long, you’ll officially enter Qi Xue Jing."
A gift like this?
This was truly an unexpected blessing.
Lu Qing was overwhelmed with joy. He’d been worried about how to break into Qi Xue Jing quickly—now, the solution had arrived so soon.
"So, what’s it going to be?" Old Doctor asked. "Sell this Ginseng, or keep it and take it yourself?"
Without hesitation, Lu Qing said, "Please, master, refine it into a pill for me!"
"Oh? Are you certain?" Old Doctor looked at him seriously.
"Yes. Silver may be valuable, but it’s only a worldly thing. Nothing compares to one’s own strength," Lu Qing said firmly.
"Having such insight is admirable," Old Doctor nodded, stroking his beard. "In this world, nothing matters more than your own abilities. Without strength, even if you own mountains of silver, you can’t keep it."
"Since you’ve decided, and I happen to have free time these two days, I’ll refine this Ginseng into a nourishing pill for you."
"Thank you, master!" Lu Qing beamed.
"But don’t get too excited yet," Old Doctor added, dashing his hopes. "Even if the pill is made, you can’t take it until you’ve fully mastered the Nourish Body Fist."
"Otherwise, taking it would be nothing but waste of medicinal energy."
Mastering the fist?
Lu Qing’s mind stirred. He suddenly said, "Master, after I returned yesterday, I kept practicing the martial art you taught me. I think I’ve grasped a small clue—though I’m not sure if I’ve misunderstood. Please guide me."
"Oh? You’ve already made progress so soon?" Old Doctor raised an eyebrow, though he didn’t take it seriously. He assumed Lu Qing was just showing off, having memorized the moves well.
"Show me what you’ve learned. Let me see what you’ve truly grasped."
"Yes, master."
Lu Qing immediately assumed the stance and began practicing the first nine forms of the Nourish Body Fist.
At first, Old Doctor watched with a smile.
By the time Lu Qing completed the first form and began the second, the smile faded. His expression shifted to shock.
Because the first form wasn’t just flawlessly executed—it flowed with a subtle, unique rhythm.
As the founder of the Nourish Body Fist, Old Doctor knew exactly what that rhythm meant.
It meant Lu Qing hadn’t just memorized the form—he had internalized it, and even added his own understanding.
In other words, he had truly mastered it. The technique had begun to take root in his body.
But how was this possible?
It had been less than a day since he taught Lu Qing the fist!
How could he have already reached such a level?
Old Doctor was stunned.
But what came next left him even more shaken.
Lu Qing continued seamlessly through each form—fluid, precise, perfectly connected.
After completing all nine forms, he started again from the beginning, repeating the sequence over and over.
Nine full rounds, without pause.
Finally, he slowly lowered his hands, exhaled a long breath, and stood there—face flushed, eyes bright, radiating vitality.
Old Doctor, meanwhile, stood frozen, mouth agape, utterly speechless.
"Master, how was it? Did I do anything wrong?" Lu Qing asked, full of energy.
"Nine Transformations Return to Origin... Qi and blood flowing freely, spirit sharp and lively. You’ve… completely mastered the Nourish Body Fist," Old Doctor murmured, as if speaking to himself.
"Master? Are you alright?" Lu Qing asked, concerned. Had he frightened his master by showing off?
"A Qing," Old Doctor suddenly turned serious, his eyes locked onto Lu Qing. "Tell me the truth—what happened when you practiced the fist yesterday?"
"What happened?" Lu Qing thought for a moment. "After returning home, I practiced in the yard. As I went through the movements, I suddenly felt a flood of insights. Without realizing it, my body began following the key points you taught me. When I came back to myself, I felt completely refreshed—my mind clearer, and suddenly everything about the first nine forms made perfect sense. No longer obscure or hard to grasp."
What Lu Qing described was precisely the state he entered after activating his Abilities—but he had hidden the existence of those Abilities.
Yet to Old Doctor, it sounded like thunder.
"Enlightenment… It’s enlightenment," Old Doctor whispered, his voice trembling.
His gaze on Lu Qing was no longer that of a master to a disciple—it was the look of a man beholding a rare treasure.
"My disciple, whom I took in on a whim… is this a true martial prodigy, who entered enlightenment on his very first day of training?"
(End of Chapter)
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