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Chapter 7: Exaggerating Beyond Belief
Chapter 7: Exaggerating Beyond Belief (End of Preview)
Li Xuan retracted his gaze and resumed his stern teacher demeanor.
"Your metaphor, though crude, captures the essence of it."
Xu Yan sighed in relief, silently reminding himself, "I must be careful with my choice of words from now on. I could accidentally give Master the wrong impression, and that would be disastrous!"
"Those who achieve Golden Bones are one in a million. Even if their initial cultivation speed is slower than the ancient geniuses, once they attain Golden Bones, they are no weaker than those geniuses of old!"
Li Xuan continued his fabrication, "To forge Golden Bones, one needs perseverance, talent, and determination. Infuse your qi and blood into your bones, refining them to the marrow, triggering a transformation of your qi and blood. Repeat this cycle nine times, and Golden Bones will be yours."
"The difficulty of achieving Golden Bones is evident. Perseverance, talent, and determination are all essential, and those who succeed will find the path of martial arts wide open before them."
Xu Yan's heart stirred with ambition as he listened, "Master, I will definitely forge Golden Bones!"
"Your ambition pleases me, but always remember to act according to your capabilities and avoid excessive demands on yourself."
Li Xuan nodded with satisfaction.
However, his inner monologue added, "You'll be lucky to even forge those Golden Bones!"
At that moment, Xu Yan was eager to begin cultivating immediately, determined to refine his bones and achieve Golden Bones as soon as possible. Inspired by his master's words, he felt a surge of motivation.
"Master, what about Jade Bones? What are Jade Bones?"
Xu Yan hadn't forgotten that above Golden Bones in the bone refinement stages, there was also the level of Jade Bones!
"Jade Bones..."
Li Xuan paused before replying, "I hadn't planned on discussing Jade Bones, but since you asked, I'll tell you about it."
His mind raced as he invented a description of Jade Bones.
"Those who attain Jade Bones possess flawless and translucent bones like jade. Throughout the ages, not a single person has achieved Jade Bones!"
Li Xuan stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, and his head held high, exuding the aura of a wise and accomplished master.
He began to speak in a slow and solemn tone, "Disciple, Jade Bones cannot be attained through mere talent, perseverance, or determination. Those who achieve Jade Bones are blessed by the heavens and endowed with exceptional good fortune. Only those with extraordinary comprehension, capable of sensing the Grand Dao, can attain Jade Bones."
"Remember this well and avoid being overly ambitious."
Xu Yan's heart was shaken by these words—heavenly fortune, blessed by the heavens, sensing the Grand Dao—it all sounded incredibly mystical!
The more mystical it sounded, the more powerful the achievement of Jade Bones seemed.
"Master, what if one were to forge Jade Bones?"
Li Xuan gave him a meaningful glance and said, "There is a saying about Jade Bones: 'Jade Bones, flawless and eternal, unchanging through the ages.'"
"Once Jade Bones are attained, even in death, the body will not decay, even after countless ages. Instead, it will be refined by time, transforming into a treasure of the heavens and earth, as if imbued with a spirit, becoming an incredibly rare treasure in this world!"
Li Xuan spun a tale, exaggerating the qualities of Jade Bones, making them sound incredibly divine and mystical. Xu Yan was stunned, his fists clenched tightly, his blood boiling with enthusiasm, longing to achieve Jade Bones immediately.
Li Xuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "I don't expect you to achieve Jade Bones, but keep this aspiration in your heart and do your best."
Xu Yan clenched his fists and vowed, "Master, rest assured, I will work hard and never disappoint your expectations!"
Li Xuan's face was filled with satisfaction, but his thoughts turned to the topic of organ refinement that he had brought up. Since he had already mentioned bone refinement, he might as well continue with a fabricated explanation of organ refinement.
Seeing Xu Yan's fervent enthusiasm, he knew that his disciple would remain motivated for some time.
Seizing the moment of inspiration, Li Xuan began to explain, "Now that I've explained the method of bone refinement in detail, I might as well also tell you about organ refinement. I will elaborate on the foundational realm and provide you with a thorough understanding."
"Thank you, Master, I am all ears!"
Xu Yan replied respectfully.
"Organ refinement involves tempering the internal organs to enhance their vitality and resilience. Those who master organ refinement can even survive a stab wound to the heart. They can use their qi and blood to heal and restore their heart, although this only applies to ordinary injuries. If the wound is caused by the power of qi and blood, it's a different matter..."
Li Xuan explained in a calm and measured tone.
Xu Yan was astounded, unable to imagine that someone could survive a stab wound to the heart and heal it with their qi and blood.
The power of martial arts was indeed beyond the comprehension of ordinary people!
"The five organs correspond to the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. When qi and blood circulate through the five organs, unifying them into a harmonious whole, it marks the completion of organ refinement. Then, by integrating the foundational realm and unifying it within oneself, one experiences the rumbling of tendons and bones, and the qi and blood surging like a torrent, signifying the entry into the initial stages."
Li Xuan fabricated a theory of organ refinement, along with some rough methods.
Since he was not a true cultivator and didn't possess any cultivation techniques, the cultivation methods he invented naturally lacked intricate details. However, he provided a general framework to work with.
For this reason, after finishing his explanation, Li Xuan added, "Disciple, always remember that true cultivation lies in comprehension and intention. Only by finding your own path can you achieve greatness.
"The methods I have passed on to you embody the true essence of martial arts. You must cultivate your own understanding and grasp the underlying 'intention.' Don't be constrained by specific forms; do you understand?"
Xu Yan bowed respectfully and replied, "Yes, Master, I will keep your words in my heart. I will constantly seek enlightenment and never slack off or become fixated on mere forms."
"I'm glad you understand," Li Xuan said with a look of contentment.
"Go and take care of the chores, feed the chickens, and then you can start cultivating."
After dismissing Xu Yan with a wave of his hand, Li Xuan took out the thousand-year-old wild ginseng.
His expression was conflicted as he held the precious herb. "This ginseng is so large; it won't hurt to cook a bit of it for a taste. I've never had the opportunity to taste thousand-year-old wild ginseng in my life."
Li Xuan plucked two long strands of the ginseng whiskers and instructed Xu Yan to use them to cook chicken soup the next day.
...
After finishing his chores, Xu Yan began his cultivation practice. He assumed a horse-riding stance and refined his skin membrane while carefully contemplating the methods of bone and organ refinement taught by his master.
"I must comprehend the intention behind these methods and unravel their mysteries!"
Gradually, Xu Yan gained some insights. The specific techniques for bone and organ refinement became clearer, and he understood the process.
"If refining the skin is like this, then refining the bones and organs shouldn't be too different. It's just a matter of directing the qi and blood in different ways and refining them toward distinct purposes... I understand now!"
Xu Yan was thrilled by his newfound understanding.
The next day.
After consuming the thousand-year-old wild ginseng chicken soup, Li Xuan was astonished to discover that his qi seemed more abundant, and his endurance had improved. His body had become even stronger.
"Could this world's thousand-year-old wild ginseng have such an incredible effect?"
Without hesitation, he took out the entire ginseng root and instructed Xu Yan to cook a portion of it every day.
Although ginseng was precious, his physical condition was a higher priority.
Xu Yan, on the other hand, was deeply touched. His eyes glistened with emotion as he said, "This was my gift to you, Master, yet you didn't hesitate to use it to aid my cultivation. I will not let you down!"
"Once I enter the bone refinement stage, I will return home and select a precious gift to present to you, Master!"
During his cultivation, Xu Yan felt his qi and blood becoming more vigorous, accelerating the refinement of his skin membrane. The medicinal power of the ginseng was constantly refined, enhancing his qi and blood, which in turn increased the speed of his skin membrane refinement.
"At the latest, I'll complete the skin refinement stage by the end of the week!"
Xu Yan sensed the progress of his skin refinement, and his heart swelled with excitement.
(End of Chapter)
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