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Chapter 51: Nourishing Soup and Entering the Qi and Blood Realm
Chapter 51: Nourishing Soup and Entering the Qi and Blood Realm
"Master, what do you mean?" Lu Qing asked.
"Your body has always been rather frail. If you want to enter the Qi and Blood Realm, you must first make up for your deficiencies," the old doctor explained.
"Consuming the Blood and Qi-enhancing pills already has that effect, but doing so would be somewhat wasteful."
"So, your timing with catching this Golden Loach is perfect. With it, I'll make a nourishing medicinal soup that will help make up for your deficiencies."
"But Master, I caught this Golden Loach thinking we could enjoy it together," Lu Qing hesitated.
"I'll just sip some of your soup, no need to be so formal about it," the old doctor said.
Without further ado, the old doctor picked up the Golden Loach and headed into the kitchen.
Lu Qing followed him in and watched as the old doctor skillfully prepared the fish.
Aside from removing the intestines, he kept everything else, including the blood, and placed it all into a clay pot.
The old doctor then added some medicinal herbs and began to simmer the concoction.
This process took an entire hour.
As the soup cooked, a fragrant aroma filled the entire house, causing both Lu Qing and Xiao Yan to salivate uncontrollably.
"It's ready," the old doctor announced as he turned off the heat and allowed the clay pot to cool down before bringing it to the table.
When the lid was opened, a rich and enticing aroma wafted out, causing Lu Qing and his sister to salivate even more.
Even the old doctor couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of one of the Ten Delicacies, this fish is extraordinary."
The old doctor took out three bowls, two large and one small.
He first ladled out two bowls of soup.
Then, he pushed the clay pot towards Lu Qing, leaving the remaining soup for him.
"Xiao Yan is still young and can't handle too much medicinal power. One small bowl is enough for her. As for me, I'll just taste a bit of the broth. You can finish the rest," the old doctor instructed.
"Master..." Lu Qing hesitated.
"Don't be squeamish. Remember, drink it all, even the soup residue," the old doctor said firmly.
Seeing his master's serious expression, Lu Qing had no choice but to take the clay pot and pour himself a bowl of soup.
The old doctor, Lu Qing, and Xiao Yan began to sip their soup.
Lu Qing took a sip and felt an indescribable freshness on his tongue, so fresh that it seemed like all his pores wanted to open up.
On the other side, he saw that Xiao Yan was also thoroughly enjoying her soup, her eyes narrowing in delight.
The old doctor sipped the soup delicately, savoring the flavor before swallowing it.
He sighed, "As expected of one of the Ten Delicacies, this taste is truly exceptional. No wonder those wealthy and noble people are willing to spend a fortune to obtain these rare fish."
"Brother, this fish soup is delicious!" Xiao Yan exclaimed happily.
Following his master's instructions, Lu Qing drank bowl after bowl of soup. Before long, he had finished half a pot of soup, consuming even the soup residue.
After finishing the soup, Lu Qing sat for a while and soon began to feel his body heat up. In his dantian, there seemed to be a surge of warm energy.
Seeing Lu Qing's state, the old doctor smiled and said, "Good. The medicinal power of the soup is taking effect. Now, go outside and practice the Nurturing Body Fist to fully absorb this medicinal power."
Hearing this, Lu Qing quickly got up and left. The medicinal power coursing through his body was making him restless.
In the courtyard, Lu Qing calmed his mind, focused his spirit, and began to practice the first nine forms of the Nurturing Body Fist.
The old doctor followed him out and watched as Lu Qing quickly entered a state of immersion in his fist technique. He nodded in satisfaction.
His disciple truly lived up to his reputation as a gifted martial arts prodigy. Even with the medicinal power coursing through his body, he could still quickly enter a state of cultivation.
In the courtyard, Lu Qing, who had been feeling a bit uncomfortable from the soup's medicinal power, found his mind calming as he began to practice the fist technique.
Insights and understandings about the Nurturing Body Fist flowed through his mind, and a sense of enlightenment arose within him.
Chapter 51: Unlocking the Qi and Blood Realm
Unconsciously, Lu Qing began to guide the medicinal power within him with the Nurturing Body Fist.
The Nurturing Body Fist was a martial art that the old doctor had spent most of his life perfecting, based on the incomplete manual he had obtained in his youth.
It encapsulated his decades of medical understanding of the human body's qi, blood, meridians, and internal organs.
When practiced, it had a remarkable effect on nourishing and strengthening the physical body.
The Nurturing Body Fist consisted of thirty-six forms, the first nine of which formed a small, interconnected system, with each move complementing the next.
Practicing this initial sequence could nurture one's qi and blood, regulate their breath, and was considered an excellent method for cultivating qi and blood.
Lu Qing immersed himself in the martial art, repeatedly performing the first nine forms of the Nurturing Body Fist.
As he did so, the medicinal power within him, derived from the nourishing soup, responded like homing birds, quickly gathering under his control.
Gradually, he refined and assimilated it into his qi and blood, transforming it into vital energy that strengthened his bodily foundation.
Lu Qing was so engrossed in his practice that he lost track of time.
After an unknown duration, he suddenly felt his entire body tremble.
His qi and blood seemed to have surpassed a critical point, instantly linking up and flowing smoothly throughout his body, responding to his every whim.
Lu Qing, inspired by this development, slowly retracted his moves and closed his eyes, quietly sensing the changes within him.
"Excellent! Your qi and blood are now connected and flowing throughout your body. You've successfully entered the Qi and Blood Realm!" the old doctor exclaimed with admiration.
After a while, Lu Qing opened his eyes.
At that moment, he felt refreshed and energized, as if he had an endless supply of strength within him.
His control over his physical body had also improved significantly.
He extended his palm, and as he focused his intent, a cluster of qi and blood manifested, causing his palm to turn reddish, as if blood would drip from it.
As he dispersed his focus, the qi and blood dissipated, and his palm returned to its normal state.
"The Qi and Blood Realm enables a martial artist to control the qi and blood flowing through their body, cleansing and strengthening their physical form, and enhancing their physical strength," the old doctor explained.
"With a mere thought, you can connect your qi and blood, not only unleashing tremendous power but also greatly improving your defensive capabilities.
Even a group of ordinary strongmen would stand no chance against a martial artist in the Qi and Blood Realm.
Their offensive and defensive capabilities are worlds apart, making victory for the former all but impossible."
Having experienced the transformation brought about by entering the Qi and Blood Realm, Lu Qing gained a profound understanding of his master's earlier words.
No wonder his master had said that a martial artist in the Qi and Blood Realm could easily throw off several ordinary men holding onto him.
Indeed, the explosive power of a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist far surpassed that of an average person.
"How do you feel now that you've entered the Qi and Blood Realm?" the old doctor asked, approaching Lu Qing.
"I feel great, Master," Lu Qing replied joyfully. "Now I understand why you said martial artists are so powerful. I've only just entered the Qi and Blood Realm, yet I already feel much stronger. I can't even begin to imagine the might of higher-level martial artists."
"With your talent, it's only a matter of time before you reach those heights," the old doctor assured him, confident in Lu Qing's potential.
After all, how many people could go from having a frail body to entering the Qi and Blood Realm in just a few days?
Lu Qing's innate talent for martial arts was on par with the young geniuses he had heard about during his travels.
"Qing, now that you've entered the Qi and Blood Realm and become a true martial artist, there are some things you should know," the old doctor said, his expression turning solemn.
"Please enlighten me, Master," Lu Qing said, his heart stirring as he bowed respectfully.
"There's something you should understand about the martial arts practiced by cultivators—they can generally be categorized into training methods and combat techniques..."
(End of Chapter)
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