"The set of boxing techniques I'm about to teach is something I stumbled upon when I was young. It's easy to learn but difficult to master. Getting started isn't too hard. I'll demonstrate it once first, and you can watch carefully."
After the old doctor finished speaking, he set up his boxing stance and began practicing the set of boxing he did every morning.
Lu Qing stared intently at him.
As soon as the old doctor finished demonstrating the first move, a prompt appeared in his field of vision.
【A cultivation technique has been discovered. Should we simulate it?】
Staring at his master's figure, Lu Qing silently chose to simulate.
【Simulation started, current progress: 1%, 2%, 3%...】
As the old doctor demonstrated the boxing techniques move by move, the progress bar in Lu Qing's vision was also jumping rapidly.
【97%, 98%, 99%, 100%】
Finally, when the old doctor finished practicing his boxing technique and began to wrap up his stance,
The progress bar in Lu Qing's field of vision also jumped to 100%.
【Simulation of the cultivation technique was successful.】
【Name of Exercise: Health Preservation Boxing】
【Origin: Developed and perfected by Chen Songqing based on an unnamed, incomplete martial arts technique he accidentally acquired in his youth.】
【Efficacy: Improves physical fitness and health, with remarkable effects on regulating qi and blood, and strengthening tendons and bones. Upon reaching a high level of mastery, there is a certain probability of breaking through to the Inner Organ Realm.】
【Should we engage in cultivation?】
Lu Qing did not choose to start cultivating immediately.
Instead, he was drawn to some of the information inside.
It turns out that this boxing style was actually created by the master based on an incomplete martial arts technique he acquired when he was young.
Being able to independently deduce and perfect the technique, Master's ability would certainly earn him the title of a martial arts genius in the martial arts world.
It seems that his master's skills are even more impressive than he had imagined.
Lu Qing thought to himself.
"Well, Ah Qing, did you see the moves I just demonstrated clearly?"
At this moment, after the old doctor finished his treatment, he asked with a smile.
"I can't quite understand it," Lu Qing said honestly.
Lu Qing was telling the truth.
Without relying on his special ability, he really couldn't understand the boxing techniques the old doctor was practicing.
Aside from a unique charm, everything else is shrouded in mystery.
"Haha, it's normal that you don't understand." The old doctor laughed. "What I just demonstrated for you was just the form of this set of boxing techniques. The real important parts, the mental techniques and formulas for circulating qi and blood and strengthening muscles and bones, I haven't taught you yet."
"Come, I'll teach you the mental techniques for circulating qi and blood in this boxing style now."
Next, the old doctor began to explain the boxing technique to Lu Qing, move by move.
How to regulate breathing, how to circulate qi and blood, how to focus the mind on the dantian...
All the key points of the training are explained in great detail.
This lecture lasted for two hours.
"Alright, that's all for today."
When the doctor finished explaining the ninth move and saw that Lu Qing was already able to perform the moves quite well, he said...
"This set of boxing techniques has a total of thirty-six forms. The main effect of the first nine forms is to invigorate blood and regulate breathing."
"In the days to come, as long as you persevere and practice diligently, the day you truly master them will be the day you officially enter the Qi and Blood Realm."
"As for the later moves, your current physique is not yet able to withstand them, so you don't need to practice them for now."
"Master, do you mean that once I master these nine forms, I will be able to become as strong and powerful as those martial artists you described?" Lu Qing asked excitedly.
“That’s right. As long as you can reach the Qi and Blood Realm, you can naturally be just like them.” The old doctor nodded.
Then he added, "However, you must also remember that too much of anything is bad. When practicing martial arts, you must also be moderate and not be impatient for quick success or try to achieve results overnight. Otherwise, you may easily damage your body."
"Disciple has remembered." Lu Qing nodded earnestly.
"Also, martial arts training is very energy-consuming, so you need to keep up with your nutrition. Don't be stingy with the money you earned from selling red moon carp. Buy more meat to eat on a regular basis, so that your blood and energy are replenished and your body is not wasted."
"Disciple understands." Lu Qing nodded again.
He had already retrieved the silver he received from selling the Red Moon Carp from his master and hid it in a secret corner of his home.
It seems it's time to use this money.
"Unfortunately, I'm still missing a few herbs and haven't been able to gather them all. Otherwise, if I had all the herbs, I could have prepared a few doses of Qi and Blood Nourishing Soup for you, which might have greatly shortened the time it takes for you to enter the Qi and Blood Realm," the old doctor said with some regret.
"No need, Master. You have already helped me more than enough. I haven't even repaid you enough, how could I dare to trouble you any further?" Lu Qing quickly replied.
"Alright, I'll see if I can find those herbs when I have time to go into the mountains someday," the old doctor said.
Seeing that his master seemed not to have given up, Lu Qing was deeply moved.
He didn't know what to say for a moment, and could only silently remember this kindness in his heart.
"Alright, that's enough for today. When you get back, don't forget to practice your boxing. Come back tomorrow, and I'll check if you've slacked off."
The master and apprentice chatted for a while longer before the old doctor waved them away.
Lu Qing hesitated for a moment, then said, "Master, why don't I stay and serve you?"
"No need, I'm still healthy and strong, I don't need anyone to take care of me. Besides, I have medicinal herbs piled up everywhere here, there's no room for you and Xiaoyan to stay. You should go back to your own home."
The senior doctor refused without hesitation.
"Then... this disciple will take his leave now and will come back to pay his respects to you tomorrow."
Seeing that the doctor insisted, Lu Qing had no choice but to give up.
He picked up Xiaoyan, who was already half asleep, and prepared to go down the mountain.
"Wait a moment."
Just as they were about to descend the mountain, the old doctor suddenly came out of the courtyard and handed Lu Qing a book.
"You've already thoroughly studied the 'Compendium of Materia Medica.' Next, you should read this 'Treatise on Acupuncture Points.' First, memorize the acupuncture points on it; I'll be testing you on it later."
When Lu Qing arrived at the foot of the mountain with the book in his hand and Xiao Yan in his arms, his expression was still somewhat blank.
He originally thought that after becoming the old doctor's apprentice, he and Xiaoyan would live in the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.
After all, as a disciple, it is only natural to serve one's master and take care of his daily life.
However, the old doctor didn't seem to have such intentions and instead wanted him to continue living at his home down the mountain.
Although this was a good thing for Lu Qing, he still felt something was off.
Shaking his head to stop thinking about it, Lu Qing carried the sleeping Xiao Yan home.
When he got home, the first thing he did was to withdraw some money and go to find Grandpa Zhang.
Then, disregarding the other party's refusal, he made up for the money that the villagers had prepared for him as a disciple that day.
After all, he is not short of money now, so how could he ask his already impoverished fellow villagers to bear the cost of his apprenticeship ceremony?
After handing the money to Grandpa Zhang, Lu Qing returned to his own courtyard and prepared to start practicing his boxing.
However, this time, he will use his supernatural abilities to cultivate.
