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Chapter 7: Capturing a Glimpse of Life
Chapter 7: Capturing a Glimpse of Life
Chen Chuan realized that this approach wouldn't work, so he focused his mind, gradually easing the pain by transferring it to his 'Second Self'.
The 'Second Self' could bear both the injury and the pain, but this time, he merely shifted the sensation of pain.
He understood that the injury from the drug might be the direct source of stimulation, and without any harm, the drug's infiltration would be pointless.
But this was enough; without the distraction of pain, he could also focus his attention on the Breath Regulation Technique.
Yu Gang calmly observed from the side.
As expected, Chen Chuan's breathing became chaotic, but he remained unfazed. Typically, this was the initial reaction of those attempting the Breath Regulation Technique for the first time. If he couldn't endure it and had to stop, Yu Gang would intervene, using patting and rinsing to dissolve the accumulated drug's power, and then wait for the next attempt. Otherwise, the body would only suffer unnecessary damage.
Yu Gang didn't expect Chen Chuan to succeed in one go, as he was well aware of the excruciating pain caused by the drug's stimulation, especially during the first contact. Very few could withstand it.
Generally, even those with strong willpower needed to try two or three times to adapt, and it wasn't unusual to require several more attempts. However, most couldn't endure the torment and gave up halfway.
But soon, Yu Gang's calm expression betrayed a hint of surprise. After just half a minute, Chen Chuan's breathing stabilized.
Yu Gang stared at Chen Chuan, impressed by the young man's resilience.
At this moment, Chen Chuan was earnestly guiding his breath, but after two attempts, he still hadn't grasped any techniques, meridians, or breaths. He was utterly clueless.
With the drug's effects gradually dissipating, there wasn't enough time left to complete a third attempt. To avoid any lingering issues, Yu Gang decided to have the 'Second Self' bear the remaining bodily harm.
Consequently, the 'Second Self' exhibited numerous, varied degrees of semi-transparency, some stronger and some weaker. Yu Gang observed this phenomenon, his mind stirring with a sudden idea...
"Alright, let's stop here 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 wasn't resisting or showing any signs of rejection. Instead, his expression hinted at eagerness. After a brief silence, Yu Gang said, "Go and rinse off in the shower for half an hour."
Chen Chuan acknowledged, picked up a large cup of saltwater prepared by Yu Gang, and went to the adjacent shower room to rinse off under the simple showerhead.
At this moment, he felt incredibly hungry, as he hadn't eaten lunch yet, and the Breath Regulation Technique's stimulation of vitality and blood circulation had taken a toll on his body. After rinsing off, he asked, "Mr. Yu, is there anything to eat here?"
Yu Gang was prepared and tossed him a sealed box about two fingers wide and fifteen centimeters long. "It's Longde Foods' nutrient paste. It may not taste like much, but it contains all the necessary nutrients for martial arts training. If you go to Wu University, you'll have to eat this every day."
Chen Chuan tore open the packaging and saw a whole strip of green paste inside. He didn't hesitate to gobble it down, and as expected, it had little flavor. But soon, he felt his energy return, and his hunger subsided. The effect was almost instantaneous.
After resting for over ten minutes, with Yu Gang's assistance, he reapplied the medicinal ointment and began his second attempt.
This time, with his newfound experience, he immediately transferred the sensation of pain and a portion of the injury when the burning sensation returned. Simultaneously, as he practiced the Breath Regulation Technique, he observed his 'Second Self', noticing that the semi-transparency intensified with each breath.
He paid close attention and confirmed that these semi-transparent manifestations were directly related to his breathing.
The varying degrees of semi-transparency, sometimes stronger and sometimes weaker, and their intermittent nature, were likely due to the inhalation and exhalation guiding vitality and blood circulation. Pure drug harm wouldn't manifest in such complexity.
Through this, he witnessed the effects of the Breath Regulation Technique firsthand. Currently, the technique's guidance was inadequate, causing the vitality and blood to be chaotic and scattered during invocation. Could it be that when these semi-transparent areas no longer exhibit varying degrees of intensity and instead become interconnected and consistent, merging into a unified whole, they would achieve the state Yu Gang described?
He believed this was highly probable, and since he couldn't find a starting point, it was worth trying. Even if he was wrong, he could remove the damage through his 'Second Self'. So, he intentionally adjusted his breathing rhythm based on the semi-transparent manifestations on his 'Second Self'.
After half an hour, he had to stop again, feeling a bit fatigued with slightly rapid breathing. However, he was exhilarated as he felt he was on the right track, sensing he was getting closer to the edge.
Yu Gang observed him, the mixture of sweat and medicinal ointment dripping from his feet, and said, "Even with restorative medicine, a person can only attempt three to four times a day. Do you want to continue?"
Chen Chuan firmly replied, "Continue!"
After washing up and resting, he immediately began his third attempt.
With each adjustment, the signs of dissipation gradually converged, as if they were interconnected. At this moment, he also felt something, but just as he was about to grasp that thread, the duration of the medicine's effect ended once more.
He could only wait for the next opportunity.
This time, when he stood up, he suddenly felt a sense of palpitations and shortness of breath, his head spinning, and his feet unsteady. He fell back down, and although the pain and some of the injuries were gone, the remaining drug stimulation was still very real.
Yu Gang, seeing his condition, said, "Let's stop here for today. The breathing exercise, the boost in qi and blood, and the drug stimulation will put a heavy burden on your internal organs."
Chen Chuan lifted his head and said, "Mr. Yu said a person could attempt up to four times. I want to try once more."
Yu Gang, meeting his gaze, sensed his unwavering determination. In a deep voice, he said, "Since you insist, then try one last time."
As usual, Chen Chuan went to wash up, then ate two tubes of nutritional ointment. After resting, he proceeded with his fourth attempt.
He believed he had found the right direction. The damage presented by his "Second Self" was like a corrective ruler, allowing him to constantly approach the correct position.
This time, he had to go all out.
Yu Gang stared at Chen Chuan; the damage from the ointment was immense, not only physically but also mentally. After experiencing repeated dual torment, how many could persist?
Four attempts were only theoretical; most people would give in after one or two tries. It was unexpected that Chen Chuan persisted to this point.
Lu Ke, after cooking the meat, ran up. Seeing Chen Chuan's relentless attempts, he couldn't help but stare in disbelief.
At the beginning of the year, he had tried the breathing technique once. He would never forget that feeling.
Initially, it was a burning, stinging pain, but later, it felt like countless ants crawling under his skin. This would give birth to an indescribable restlessness, making one want to shout, jump up, and swing their fists and feet.
As Yu Gang couldn't bear to see him endure this, he believed Chen Chuan wasn't ready yet, so he temporarily halted this cultivation.
Until now, he hadn't been able to overcome his shadow. Each time he recalled it, there was a hint of phantom pain.
Yet, Chen Chuan, this city boy whom he believed had never endured hardship, persisted throughout. He couldn't describe his feelings; perhaps it was a mix of admiration and jealousy, and even a hint of wishing for Chen Chuan to encounter failure.
At this moment, he couldn't help but speak up, "Master, can Chen make it?"
Yu Gang said, "Martial arts cultivation has six elements: goal, determination, action, perseverance, luck, and talent. I initially confirmed his goal and determination, and now I see his action and perseverance. He already possesses four of the six elements."
Lu Ke uttered an 'oh,' not looking at Yu Gang, but asked, "Then, Master, if Chen possesses four elements, shouldn't he find the knack soon?"
Yu Gang spoke in a deep voice, "No, among the six elements, the most difficult to possess is talent, and the most indispensable is luck."
At this moment, Chen Chuan's entire being was focused on his breathing, almost unaware of the outside world.
He was so close, just a little more.
With his efforts, the correction of the breathing technique reached its final stage. As the flickering light gradually converged, he sensed a hidden energy mechanism, something along the meridians, gathering the originally scattered breaths together.
In an instant, he finally understood what Yu Gang meant by 'whole.'
At this time, the medicine's effect was almost over, and he stopped.
Yu Gang watched him sitting there, motionless, his body rising and falling slightly with each breath. "Don't rush. You must eat some restorative medicine first. Continue trying tomorrow."
Chen Chuan slowly lifted his head. His eyes shone brightly as he said, "I think I've found the knack."
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(End of Chapter)
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