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Chapter 7: Capturing a Glimmer of Life
Chapter 7: Capturing a Glimmer of Life
Chen Chuan realized that things couldn't continue like this, so he used his mental power to gradually reduce the pain, transferring it to his "Second Self."
The "Second Self" could bear both the injury and the pain, but this time, he only moved the sensation of pain.
He was aware that the harm from the medicinal force might be the direct source of stimulation, and without any harm, the purpose of allowing the medicinal force to permeate would not be achieved.
But this was enough; without the interference of pain, he could also focus his attention on the breathing technique.
Yu Gang calmly observed from the side.
As expected, Chen Chuan's breathing became chaotic as he started, which was a common reaction for beginners attempting the breathing technique. If he couldn't endure it and couldn't continue, Yu Gang would step in to stop the practice, then use patting and rinsing to disperse the accumulated medicinal force before trying again. Otherwise, the body would only suffer unnecessary damage.
Yu Gang didn't expect Chen Chuan to succeed on his first attempt, as he knew from experience that the medicinal force could be extremely painful, especially during the first contact. Very few people could withstand it.
Usually, even those with strong willpower would need to try two or three times to adapt and perform the technique relatively normally. It wouldn't be unusual to try a few more times, but more often, people would give up halfway through, unable to endure the torment.
But soon, Yu Gang's calm demeanor changed, as just half a minute later, Chen Chuan's breathing stabilized.
Yu Gang stared at Chen Chuan, impressed by the young man's resilience.
Chen Chuan focused on guiding his breathing, but after two attempts, he still couldn't find any secret techniques, meridians, or breaths. It was as if he was groping in the dark.
With the medicinal force gradually dissipating, there wasn't enough time left to complete a third attempt. So, Yu Gang decided to let the "Second Self" bear the remaining harm to the body during the process.
This caused the "Second Self" to exhibit numerous and varied degrees of virtualization, like many misty voids. Seeing this, Yu Gang had an idea...
"Alright, let's stop for now," Yu Gang spoke up. "It's about time."
Chen Chuan quickly asked, "Mr. Yu, can we continue later?"
Yu Gang noticed that Chen Chuan not only showed no resistance but also seemed eager to try again. After a moment of silence, he said, "Go to the bathroom next door and rinse off. Take a half-hour break."
Chen Chuan nodded and drank a large cup of saltwater that Yu Gang had prepared for him. Then, he went to the adjacent bathroom and turned on the simple showerhead to rinse off.
Feeling hungry, as he hadn't eaten lunch yet, and the breathing technique had activated his life force and energy, which was taxing on his body, Chen Chuan asked after rinsing off, "Mr. Yu, is there anything to eat here?"
Yu Gang was prepared and threw him a sealed box, about two fingers wide and fifteen centimeters long. "This is nutritional paste from Longde Foods. It might not taste like much, but it contains all the necessary nutrients for martial arts training. If you go to Wu Yi University, you'll have to eat this every day."
Chen Chuan tore open the packaging and saw a whole strip of green paste, which he swallowed without complaint. Indeed, it had little flavor, but soon he felt his energy returning, and his hunger subsided. The effect was immediate.
After resting for another ten minutes, with Yu Gang's help, he reapplied the medicinal ointment and began his second attempt.
This time, he was more experienced, and when the burning sensation returned, he immediately used his mind to transfer the pain and some of the harm. As he practiced the breathing technique, he also observed the "Second Self," which showed varying degrees of virtualization.
He noticed that these virtualizations were closely linked to his breathing. The intensity of virtualization in certain areas fluctuated, appearing and disappearing, likely due to the life force and energy being drawn in an unorganized manner. Pure medicinal force wouldn't manifest such complexity.
Through this observation, he directly witnessed the effect of the breathing technique. Currently, the technique's guidance was inadequate, causing the life force and energy to be summoned in a chaotic and scattered way. He wondered if when these virtualized areas showed no intensity fluctuations and became smoothly connected and consistent, it would achieve the unified state Yu Gang mentioned.
Chen Chuan believed this was possible, and since he had no other leads, it was worth a try. Even if he was wrong, he could remove any harm through the "Second Self." So, he intentionally adjusted his breathing rhythm based on the virtualizations on the "Second Self."
Half an hour later, despite feeling a little fatigued and his breathing slightly labored, Chen Chuan's heart was filled with excitement. He sensed he was on the right track, inching closer to the solution.
Yu Gang observed Chen Chuan's labored breathing and the mixture of sweat and medicinal paste dripping down his legs. "Even with restorative medicine, a person can only attempt three or four times a day. Do you want to continue?"
"I'll keep going!" Chen Chuan replied with unwavering determination.
After a quick wash and rest, he embarked on his third attempt.
With each adjustment, the signs of distortion gradually aligned, as if interconnected. He sensed something, and just as he was about to grasp the thread, the effects of the medicine wore off once more.
He would have to wait for the next attempt.
As he stood up this time, he suddenly felt a wave of dizziness and shortness of breath. His head spun, and his legs felt unsteady, causing him to sit back down. The pain and some of the injuries had subsided, but the lingering effects of the medicine were still very much present.
Yu Gang, seeing Chen Chuan's state, suggested, "Let's stop for today. The breathing exercises, blood circulation, and medicinal stimulation are putting a heavy burden on your internal organs."
Chen Chuan lifted his head and said, "Mr. Yu mentioned that a person can attempt up to four times. I want to try once more."
Yu Gang, meeting Chen Chuan's gaze, sensed his unwavering determination. "If you insist, then one last attempt."
Chen Chuan, as usual, went for a quick wash and returned to take two nutrition paste sticks. After resting, he proceeded with his fourth attempt.
He believed he had found the right direction. The 'Second Self' revealed the injuries as a corrective measure, guiding him closer to the correct path.
This time, he had to give it his all.
Yu Gang stared at Chen Chuan, knowing the damage caused by the medicinal paste was immense, not just physically but also mentally. How many could endure such repeated torment?
Theoretically, four attempts were the limit, and most people could barely withstand one or two before giving in. Chen Chuan had persisted to this point, surprising everyone.
Lu Ke, after cooking the meat, rushed back up. Seeing Chen Chuan's relentless attempts, he couldn't help but stare in awe.
At the beginning of the year, Lu Ke had tried the breathing technique once and would never forget the sensation.
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At first, it was just a burning, stinging pain, but as time went on, it felt like countless ants crawling under his skin. An indescribable restlessness arose, making him want to scream, jump, and flail his arms and legs.
Because Chen Chuan couldn't bear the pain, Yu Gang believed he wasn't ready and temporarily halted the cultivation.
Even now, he hadn't fully shaken off the shadow of that experience. Each time he recalled it, a faint illusion lingered.
But Chen Chuan, the city boy whom Lu Ke thought had never endured hardship, persisted through it all. Lu Ke couldn't describe his feelings—a mix of admiration, jealousy, and even a hint of wishing for Chen Chuan's failure.
At that moment, Lu Ke couldn't help but ask, "Master, do you think Young Master Chen can do it?"
Yu Gang replied, "Combat cultivation has six elements: goal, determination, action, persistence, luck, and talent. I've seen his goal and determination, and now his action and persistence. He already possesses four of them."
Lu Ke let out an 'oh,' without looking at Yu Gang. "So, Master, if Young Master Chen has four elements, shouldn't he find the trick soon?"
Yu Gang spoke in a low voice, "No. Among the six elements, talent is the most difficult to possess, and luck is the most indispensable."
At this moment, Chen Chuan focused his entire being on his breathing, becoming almost oblivious to external stimuli.
He was so close, just a hair's breadth away.
With his efforts, the breathing technique correction reached its final stage. As the flickering lights converged, he sensed a hidden vital energy, something indescribable. Following this meridian, the originally scattered breaths seemed to converge.
In an instant, he finally understood what Yu Gang meant by 'the whole.'
At this point, the medicine's effects were almost over, and he stopped.
Yu Gang watched Chen Chuan sitting there, motionless, his body gently rising and falling with each breath. "Don't rush. You need to eat some restorative medicine first. Let's continue tomorrow."
Chen Chuan slowly raised his head, his eyes shining brightly. "I think I've found the trick."
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(End of Chapter)
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