"Aqing, do you know what it takes to become a good doctor?"
Upon hearing his master's question, Lu Qing hesitated for a moment before answering, "Outstanding medical skills?"
"That's only one aspect," said Dr. Chen. "In addition, an excellent doctor should also have a calm and composed mind and a healthy body."
"A calm and composed mindset, and a healthy body?" Lu Qing murmured.
"That's right." The old doctor nodded. "As a doctor, a calm and composed mindset is very important."
"Because as a doctor, you will inevitably encounter all kinds of patients in the future."
"Among these patients, some were in unbearable pain and wailed constantly, some were on the verge of death, some had terrifying and horrifying symptoms, and some were even irritable and prone to shouting, cursing, and fighting."
"When you encounter such a patient, if you don't have a calm and composed mindset, it will be difficult to accurately diagnose the patient's condition and treat the patient."
"So you must remember that when you have mastered medical skills, no matter what kind of patient you encounter, you must remain calm and composed. This will help you treat patients better."
"This disciple will remember," Lu Qing said respectfully.
"As for a healthy body..."
The old doctor pondered for a moment before continuing.
"As I just said, as a doctor, you will always encounter some difficult patients."
"Some patients are not only short-tempered themselves, but their families are also difficult to understand. Sometimes, they will fly into a rage over the slightest dissatisfaction and even take their anger out on the doctors."
"At times like these, as a doctor, one should no longer think about treating and saving lives, but should prioritize preserving one's own health."
"In that case, a healthy body is very necessary; otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to cope with those unreasonable patients and their families."
When the old doctor got to this point, an indescribable expression appeared on his face, as if he had recalled some unpleasant memories.
It seems Master has encountered quite a few people who cause trouble for medical staff before, Lu Qing thought to himself.
The old doctor shook his head, shaking off some unpleasant memories, and continued.
"Besides dealing with difficult patients, doctors also need to be in good health to go into the mountains to collect herbs and travel around."
"Therefore, medical skills are certainly important if one wants to become an excellent doctor."
"But equally important are a calm mind and a strong physique."
"Master, how can I develop a strong physique?" Lu Qing humbly asked.
"You've hit the nail on the head," Dr. Chen said with a smile.
"Do you remember the set of boxing techniques I used when you first came to my place?"
"Remember."
Lu Qing thought to himself, "I not only remember it, I almost simulated it."
This was the first time his master had brought up cultivation on his own initiative, and he couldn't help but feel a little excited.
"I acquired this set of boxing techniques by chance when I was young, and it is thanks to it that I, your master, am still in good health at this age."
"Now that you have joined my school, it is time to teach you this set of boxing techniques."
"Master is going to teach me martial arts?" Lu Qing asked with delight. "So Master knows how to practice martial arts?"
"I only have a basic understanding. Your body is a bit weak. Whether you want to go into the mountains to collect herbs or travel around in the future, you will need to exercise more. As doctors, we must not only know how to treat illnesses and save lives, but also know how to regulate our own bodies and strengthen our health."
"If you yourself are sickly, how can you be in a good state to diagnose and treat patients?"
Dr. Chen knew that someone as intelligent as Lu Qing would never give up on finding out the truth about her parents' deaths.
He had no reason to stop his disciple.
After all, as a son, it is only natural for him to want to know the truth about the death of his biological parents.
In that case, all he could do was to give his disciples some self-defense skills.
Back in the courtyard, the master and apprentice stood in the middle, while Xiaoyan happily ate snacks at a stone table and watched them.
"Ah Qing, before I formally teach you boxing, I need to tell you some common sense about martial arts cultivation," Doctor Chen said solemnly.
"Yes, Master."
Lu Qing suppressed his excitement.
Finally, I can learn about cultivation!
"The so-called martial arts cultivation is divided into several realms according to those who practice martial arts," Doctor Chen began to explain in detail.
"Great realms are divided into innate and acquired."
"The minor realm, the acquired realm alone, is further divided into three realms: the Qi and Blood Realm, the Tendon and Bone Realm, and the Internal Organ Realm."
"The Qi and Blood Realm is for beginners in martial arts, mainly focusing on invigorating their Qi and blood and regulating their Qi."
"When blood and qi are flowing smoothly, the body naturally becomes stronger, strength increases, and energy is abundant."
"Therefore, martial artists who have reached the Great Perfection of Qi and Blood are all strong and powerful. They can easily be thrown away even if three or five strong men grab them."
"The Bone and Tendon Realm is where martial artists begin to consciously temper their bones and tendons."
"Through various secret techniques and mental methods, one can temper one's own muscles and bones, thereby achieving the effect of strengthening muscles and bones and undergoing a complete transformation."
"A martial artist who has reached the Great Perfection of the Bone and Tendon Realm is far stronger than one who has reached the Qi and Blood Realm. They can turn a galloping horse and throw an ox with their bare hands, which is quite terrifying."
"As for the internal organs..."
The old doctor paused for a moment before continuing, "Martial artists at this level have already reached a peak in terms of qi, blood, muscles, and bones, making it difficult to break through further. Therefore, they begin to seek further physical transformation from the outside in."
"And this transformation lies within the internal organs."
"The human body's internal organs are inherently fragile; even slight damage can endanger one's life."
"But martial artists at the Inner Organ Realm can cultivate their internal organs to be exceptionally strong, achieving unity of internal and external, with long-lasting breath and extremely strong endurance."
"A martial artist who has reached the Great Perfection of the Inner Viscera Realm possesses powerful internal energy, enabling them to travel thousands of miles without stamina remaining, and to remain submerged in water for several hours without exhausting their breath."
"Having reached this level in martial arts training, one has far surpassed the imagination of ordinary people, reaching the limits of human potential."
"Those who can reach this level are truly one in ten thousand, and can be called dragons and phoenixes among men. Therefore, martial artists who have achieved great success in internal energy cultivation are also given the title of Grandmaster by martial arts practitioners."
This story was both fascinating and awe-inspiring to Lu Qing.
The cultivators in this world are more powerful than he imagined.
What about pulling a galloping horse, throwing an ox with bare hands, or a long-distance raid of a thousand miles...?
All of these behaviors are nothing short of inhuman.
No wonder he felt such a strong sense of oppression from that Master Ma before.
It turns out he possesses such formidable power.
"Master, if the Acquired Realm is this powerful, what about the Innate Realm?" Lu Qing asked impatiently.
"I don't know the power of the Innate Realm either." The old doctor shook his head. "The experts of that realm are all like dragons, appearing and disappearing without a trace. Some like to roam the world freely, while others are supreme figures who guard a country. Ordinary martial artists have a hard time getting in touch with them."
Lu Qing's eyes darted around, and he asked again, "What about Master? What realm is he at now?"
"Hahaha." The old doctor laughed heartily. "Master is old and frail. No matter what realm he is, it doesn't matter anymore. Besides, I am just a doctor. I only care about treating illnesses and saving lives. I don't care about those things of fighting and competing. The level of one's realm is irrelevant."
Alright, Lu Qing knew that the old man didn't want to reveal his cultivation level.
"However, although I am not good at fighting, I can still teach you some methods to strengthen your body."
"You'd better study this set of boxing techniques I'm about to teach you very well."
