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Chapter 46: My Disciple Has the Talent of a Proud Genius?
Chapter 46: My Disciple Has the Talent of a Proud Genius?
"So, do you want to sell this ginseng?" The old doctor asked.
"Not necessarily, but I want to know its value so I can gauge its worth," Lu Qing replied honestly.
The old doctor pondered for a moment and said, "Generally speaking, ginseng of this age is always in high demand and scarce in the market."
"Ginseng can tonify Qi and nourish the blood, strengthen the foundation, and, most crucially, save one's life in critical moments."
"Those wealthy aristocrats and martial artists in the city are always eager for such precious elixirs."
"This wild ginseng of yours, despite some minor damage to its roots, is still very much intact and fully retains its medicinal properties."
"In fact, I just tested it, and perhaps due to its unique growing environment, this ginseng's efficacy is even stronger than that of ordinary century-old ginseng."
Hearing this, Lu Qing recalled the faint red glow of mysterious power on the ginseng.
Perhaps this was what Master meant by 'special'.
"Ordinarily, a century-old wild ginseng like this would fetch a price of at least a thousand taels of silver in the big cities."
"Yours might even be worth more, but I can't be certain of the exact value."
A thousand taels of silver! Ten times the price of Red Moon Carp!
Despite his mental preparation, Lu Qing's heart still pounded fiercely at hearing this figure.
"Are you tempted?"
The old doctor smiled at the astonished look on his disciple's face.
"Yes, a little," Lu Qing nodded.
Who wouldn't be moved by a thousand taels of silver?
Especially someone like him, a country boy.
"However, although this ginseng is valuable, I still advise against exchanging it for silver," the old doctor's tone suddenly shifted.
"Master, why is that?" Lu Qing asked, taken aback.
"Don't you want to practice martial arts? This ginseng is one of the best auxiliary medicinal ingredients for Qi and Blood cultivators like you."
"I mentioned before that I wanted to prepare a few servings of the Qi and Blood Nurturing Soup for you, but this century-old ginseng, if used properly, will be even more effective than that soup."
"With its help, it will be much easier for you to enter the Qi and Blood realm."
"I'll refine it into Blood-Nurturing and Qi-Boosting Pills for you. Once you've mastered the foundational exercises of the Nurturing Body Fist, take one pill daily, and before long, you'll officially enter the Qi and Blood realm."
Such a good thing?
This was truly an unexpected delight.
Lu Qing was overjoyed.
He had been worrying about how to quickly reach the Qi and Blood realm, and now a solution had presented itself so soon.
"So, do you still want to sell this ginseng or keep it for yourself?" the old doctor asked.
Lu Qing didn't hesitate, "Please help me refine it into pills, Master!"
"Oh, you've made up your mind?" The old doctor looked at him.
"Yes, silver is but a worldly possession. My own abilities are far more important," Lu Qing said.
"It's good that you have this awareness. In this world, nothing is more important than your own abilities. Without them, even if you have abundant silver, you won't be able to keep it safe," the old doctor said, stroking his beard in approval.
"Since you've decided, I'll take these next two days to refine this ginseng into Qi and Blood pills for you."
"Thank you, Master!" Lu Qing exclaimed happily.
"Don't get too excited yet," the old doctor said, tempering his enthusiasm, "Even if I refine the pills, you won't be able to take them until after you've mastered the foundational exercises of the Nurturing Body Fist. Otherwise, you'll just be wasting the pills' efficacy."
Chapter 46: My Disciple Has the Talent of a Proud Genius?
"The basics of the Fist Technique?"
Lu Qing's heart stirred, and he suddenly said, "Master, after I returned yesterday, I practiced the fist technique you taught me alone. I think I've grasped a bit of the essence, but I'm not sure if I've understood it correctly. Please guide me."
"Oh? You've already gained some insight so quickly?"
The old doctor was intrigued but didn't take Lu Qing's words too seriously. He thought that Lu Qing had merely practiced the moves and wanted to show off his progress.
"Then show me what you've learned. Let's see what insights you've gained."
"Yes, Master," Lu Qing replied and immediately began to demonstrate the first nine forms of the Nurturing Body Fist.
When Lu Qing started with the first form, the old doctor watched with a smile. But as Lu Qing smoothly transitioned from the first to the second form, the smile on the old doctor's face faded, replaced by a look of surprise.
He noticed that Lu Qing's first form was not only executed with standard and fluid movements but also carried a unique flair.
As the creator of the Nurturing Body Fist, the old doctor knew exactly what that flair implied.
It meant that Lu Qing had not only mastered the form but had also infused it with his own understanding. In other words, he had truly grasped the form, and the technique had become a part of him.
But how was this possible?
It had only been one night since he taught Lu Qing the fist technique! How could he have reached such a level with the Nurturing Body Fist? The old doctor was astonished.
However, what came next surprised him even more.
Lu Qing seamlessly transitioned from one form to the next, each movement flowing effortlessly into the next.
After completing all nine forms, he started again from the first form and continued his demonstration.
Lu Qing performed the first to the ninth form repeatedly, completely immersed in his practice.
It was only after the ninth repetition that he slowly came to a stop, exhaled a turbid breath, and stood there with a flushed face and vibrant spirit.
As for the old doctor, he was already stunned, his mouth agape in disbelief.
"Master, how was it? Did I make any mistakes?" Lu Qing asked eagerly.
"Nine revolutions to return to the origin, lively qi and blood, and a vibrant spirit. You've completely grasped the fundamentals of the Nurturing Body Fist," the old doctor mumbled, seemingly unaware of Lu Qing's question.
"Master, are you alright?" Lu Qing asked, a bit concerned, as he saw the old doctor's expression. He wondered if his display had startled his master.
"Tell me the truth, Lu Qing!" The old doctor's face suddenly turned serious, startling Lu Qing. "What happened when you were practicing the fist technique yesterday?"
"What do you mean?" Lu Qing thought for a moment before replying, "After I returned yesterday, I practiced the fist technique in the courtyard. As I was practicing, I suddenly felt a rush of insights, and my body naturally followed the key points of your teachings."
"When I came back to my senses, I felt refreshed and energetic, and the intricacies of the first to the ninth forms of the Nurturing Body Fist suddenly became clearer to me. It was no longer as obscure and difficult to comprehend as before."
What Lu Qing described was actually the state he had achieved after using his supernatural ability to cultivate, but he intentionally omitted mentioning his ability.
However, these words sounded like thunder to the old doctor.
"Enlightenment... It was enlightenment," the old doctor murmured.
He looked at Lu Qing as if he were a rare treasure.
"Could it be that this disciple, whom I suddenly decided to take in, is a proud genius of the martial world, experiencing enlightenment during his very first attempt at cultivation?"
(End of Chapter)
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