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Chapter 5: Perfection of Flesh Refining
Chapter 5: Perfection of Flesh Refining (End of Chapter)
More than half a month had passed since Li Xuan took in Xu Yan as his disciple and imparted the made-up cultivation technique.
These past weeks had been the most comfortable days of Li Xuan's life since he transmigrated to this world. Every day, his disciple attended to his needs, sparing him from chores like cooking, feeding the chickens, and tending to the vegetable garden.
His days consisted of sleeping, strolling leisurely around the village, or simply lounging in a chair, utterly relaxed.
There was only one leaf of the Nine Leaf Primal Herb left; after today's stew, it would be gone.
Li Xuan marveled at the effectiveness of the rare medicinal herb. Over the past few weeks, he could distinctly feel his body transforming. His mental and visual acuity had improved, his body had become stronger, and his physical strength had increased.
"Should I stew the millennium-old wild ginseng tomorrow? Won't that be too nourishing?" Li Xuan mused as he lay in his chair.
"Maybe I should save the millennium-old wild ginseng for later," he thought, glancing at Xu Yan, who was practicing horse-stance cultivation. Li Xuan was a bit perplexed by his disciple's calm demeanor even after all this time. "He's surprisingly patient, and his steady temperament is commendable, but he's not the brightest."
"This is good, though. The calmer his disposition, the better it is for me… But it's been over half a month, and he hasn't made much progress. Not a single question?" Li Xuan wondered in surprise.
"I'll ask him if he has any questions during dinner. I should at least fulfill my duty as a master," he decided.
"Now, how should I make up something plausible to fool him?" Li Xuan pondered, thinking of ways to concoct a reasonable explanation, console Xu Yan, and encourage him to persist.
…
"I've finally perfected flesh refining!" Xu Yan exclaimed during his cultivation practice. He felt his qi and blood surge throughout his body, his skin tightening and then relaxing. At that moment, he sensed a significant enhancement.
Perfection of flesh refining!
"Master is right; cultivation should not be rushed, and a balance between work and rest is essential," Xu Yan thought.
"Every day, I make time to cook, feed the chickens, tend to the garden, and even catch wild game for extra meals. Although it seems like my cultivation time has decreased, the alternation between relaxation and focus has greatly improved my mental state, making my cultivation faster and more effortless!"
"My master's realm is truly profound!" Xu Yan marveled inwardly.
His master was indeed a reclusive master, and every word and subtle guidance bore profound wisdom that benefited Xu Yan immensely.
Xu Yan glanced at Li Xuan, who was lounging in his chair, and his eyes shone with admiration and aspiration.
"When will I be able to attain my master's level? He appears so ordinary and unassuming, yet he is a true master. This is probably what Master meant by returning to simplicity and approaching the Dao," Xu Yan thought.
"I must not be overly ambitious. I will take a steady and pragmatic approach, and one day, I will become a powerful cultivator like my master!" Xu Yan encouraged himself.
"In less than 20 days, I've perfected flesh refining, and I'm just a step away from completion. In another three to five days, I'll finish flesh refining and move on to bone refining," Xu Yan projected.
"After I perfect flesh refining, I'll ask Master about the intricacies of bone refining."
"Master mentioned that the ancient geniuses took only five days to perfect flesh refining. Although I can't compare to them, completing it in less than a month should still be considered decent, right?" Xu Yan thought as he checked the time and realized it was time to prepare a meal.
He ended his cultivation session, went to the chicken coop, grabbed a chicken, and slaughtered it to stew with the last leaf of the Nine Leaf Primal Herb.
With one leaf stewed each day, there was now only one leaf left.
As Xu Yan was killing the chicken, a thought suddenly occurred to him.
"Master said that after perfecting flesh refining, one's body becomes difficult to injure by ordinary blades and swords. Let me test it out," Xu Yan muttered to himself as he held the kitchen knife and lightly slashed his arm.
As a cultivator who had perfected flesh refining, he was no longer an ordinary person. So, when he made that slash, he didn't infuse his qi and blood, nor did he apply much force—just the strength of an ordinary person.
The blade left only a faint white mark on his arm, which quickly faded away!
"So, this is the defensive capability of a perfected flesh refining stage?" Xu Yan was thrilled. Although he hadn't applied much force, he could easily eviscerate a chicken with that knife. An ordinary person would have had their flesh and bones deeply wounded by such a slash.
However, the knife couldn't leave even a scratch on his skin.
"Just as Master said, after flesh refining, one's body becomes resistant to ordinary blades and swords!" Xu Yan's anticipation for the upcoming bone refining and organ refining stages intensified.
…
"You've been able to remain calm and steady these past few days, neither arrogant nor impatient. I'm pleased with your progress," Li Xuan remarked during the meal.
"Yes, Master. I understand the importance of humility and patience," Xu Yan replied reverently.
He felt fortunate that he hadn't acted rashly or impatiently, thus leaving a good impression on his master.
"He's been cultivating for so long, and although he seems calm and unhurried, he must be feeling anxious inside. I should comfort him and encourage him to persist. Things have come this far, and I have no choice but to continue with my deception," Li Xuan thought to himself. Then he said, "Cultivation is a journey that emphasizes perseverance, a steadfast will, and a solid foundation. Seeking quick results is detrimental, and you must always keep that in mind."
"Yes, Master. I will heed your teachings," Xu Yan nodded solemnly.
However, his thoughts were quite different: "I've perfected flesh refining, and Master is probably worried that I might rush into bone refining without a solid foundation. Even if I perfect flesh refining, I should still take the time to solidify my gains before moving on to bone refining. I mustn't act impatiently and give Master the impression that I'm hasty and impulsive."
Xu Yan reminded himself not to let his newfound strength go to his head and make him arrogant and complacent.
Li Xuan had no idea that Xu Yan had interpreted his words in this way, nor did he know that Xu Yan had not only sensed his qi and blood but had also perfected flesh refining. Seeing his disciple's attentive attitude, Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"This disciple is an honest fellow, even if he's not the brightest. If he had met someone else, he might have been deceived and brought ruin upon himself and his family!"
"It's a pity that I'm not a reclusive master. Otherwise, having such a respectful and well-behaved disciple would indeed be a source of comfort," Li Xuan mused.
Then he said, "I know that you must have some questions about your cultivation progress, and I'm ready to provide you with answers."
Xu Yan's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Master knows that I'm about to start bone refining, and he's reminding me not to be impatient and to keep a calm mind. He's going to answer my questions about bone refining, which will not only soothe my anxious heart but also guide me in the right direction," Xu Yan thought, feeling that every word from his master was filled with profound wisdom meant to teach and guide him.
"Master, I have no more questions about flesh refining. I'd like to ask about bone refining. Are there any specific techniques or methods to infuse qi and blood into the bones and temper them?" Xu Yan asked. "And how will I know when I've completed bone refining?"
…
Xu Yan's question about bone refining took Li Xuan by surprise. He had prepared a set of deceptive answers related to sensing qi and blood and the initial stages of flesh refining, but he hadn't anticipated Xu Yan's inquiry about bone refining, and he hadn't fabricated any lies about that yet!
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