"Master, what do you mean?" Lu Qing asked.
"Your physique has always been somewhat weak. If you want to step into the Qi and Blood Realm, you must first make up for the deficiencies in your foundation."
"Taking blood-nourishing and qi-boosting pills is supposed to have this effect, but doing it this way would be a bit of a waste."
"So you caught this golden loach at just the right time. With it, I'll make you a pot of medicinal soup to make up for your losses."
“But Master, I wanted to share this golden loach with you,” Lu Qing said hesitantly.
"Master, just get a bowl of soup from you then, no need to be so particular."
The old doctor acted immediately, carrying the golden loach into the kitchen.
Lu Qing followed him inside and saw the old doctor skillfully processing the golden loach.
Besides removing the internal organs, even the blood was kept and put into an earthenware jar.
The old doctor then added some more medicinal herbs and began to boil them.
This ordeal lasted for a full hour.
As the nourishing soup simmered, its fragrant aroma filled the entire room, making Lu Qing and Xiao Yan unable to resist swallowing their saliva.
"That's fine."
The old doctor extinguished the fire, let the earthenware pot cool down a bit, and then took it out and placed it on the table.
As soon as the lid was opened, a rich aroma wafted out, making Lu Qing and his sister's mouths water even more.
Even the old doctor, upon smelling it, couldn't help but exclaim, "Truly worthy of being one of the ten delicacies, this extraordinary fish!"
The old doctor took out three bowls: two large and one small.
First, two bowls of soup were served.
Then he pushed the rest of the contents of the earthenware pot directly in front of Lu Qing.
"Xiaoyan is still young and can't handle much of the medicine. A small bowl is enough. As for me, I'll just have a taste. You can eat the rest."
“Master...” Lu Qing hesitated.
"Stop fussing over it. Remember, eat it all, don't leave even the soup scraps."
Seeing his master's stern face, Lu Qing could only take the earthenware pot and make himself a bowl of soup.
The elderly and two children started drinking the soup.
Lu Qing took a sip of the soup and felt an indescribable umami flavor spreading from the tip of his tongue, so delicious that it seemed as if every pore on his body was about to open up.
On the other side, he saw that Xiaoyan was also drinking very happily, her eyes almost squinting.
The old doctor took a sip of the soup, savored it carefully, and then swallowed it.
Some sighed, "No wonder it's one of the ten delicacies of the world. It's no wonder that nobles and wealthy people are willing to spend a lot of money to buy these rare fish."
"Brother, this fish soup is so delicious!" Xiaoyan exclaimed happily.
Following his master's instructions, Lu Qing drank the soup bowl after bowl. Before long, he finished half a pot of soup and ate all the soup dregs as well.
After finishing the soup and sitting for a while, Lu Qing began to feel hot all over, and there seemed to be a surge of heat in his dantian.
Seeing his condition, the old doctor smiled and said, "It's alright. The medicinal effects of this tonic soup have begun to take hold. Go outside now and practice your health-preserving exercises to fully absorb the medicinal effects."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qing hurriedly went outside, as he was already feeling too hot from the effects of the medicine to sit still.
Once in the courtyard, he calmed his mind, focused his spirit, and began practicing the first to ninth forms of the health-preserving boxing routine.
The old doctor followed him out and nodded repeatedly, seeing that Lu Qing had quickly gotten into the zone and was immersed in practicing the boxing techniques.
My disciple truly deserves to be called a martial arts genius with extraordinary talent. Even when the medicine is burning his body, he can still quickly enter a state of cultivation.
In the courtyard, Lu Qing, who was feeling unwell from the burning sensation caused by the tonic soup, was still there.
As I began practicing the boxing techniques, my mind immediately calmed down.
Various insights about health-preserving boxing flowed through his mind, and a sense of enlightenment rose in his heart.
Subconsciously, I began to guide the medicinal power within my body using the health-preserving boxing style.
The Health Preservation Boxing technique is the culmination of the old doctor's life's work, which he deduced and perfected from an incomplete exercise method he had accidentally obtained in his youth.
It encapsulates his decades of medical practice and his understanding of the human body's qi, blood, muscles, bones, and the functioning of the internal organs.
It has remarkable effects on nourishing the body and strengthening health.
The Health Preservation Boxing consists of 36 forms in total. The first nine forms form a small system of their own, with each form linked to the next and echoing the previous one.
A single exercise can nourish one's blood and qi, and regulate one's breathing, making it an excellent method for cultivating blood and qi.
Lu Qing was immersed in practicing the boxing techniques, practicing the first nine forms of the health-preserving boxing again and again.
As he practiced, the medicinal power transformed from the tonic soup within his body, like birds returning to their nests, was rapidly gathered by him.
It is slowly refined, integrated into the blood and qi, transformed into vital energy, and strengthens the body's foundation.
Lu Qing was so engrossed in practicing his boxing techniques that he was oblivious to the passage of time outside.
He didn't know how much time had passed when he suddenly felt a jolt throughout his body.
The body's Qi and blood seemed to have broken through a certain point, instantly connecting into one. The Qi could move freely, flowing throughout the body, and everything was as desired.
Lu Qingfu had a sudden inspiration and began to slowly withdraw his energy, closing his eyes and quietly sensing the changes within his body.
"Good, the Qi and blood are connected and circulating throughout the body. I've finally achieved the Qi and Blood Realm!"
The old doctor exclaimed in admiration upon seeing this.
After a while, Lu Qing opened his eyes.
At that moment, he felt completely relaxed, as if he had inexhaustible energy.
I have also gained much more control over my body.
He stretched out his palm, and with a thought, a bloody aura instantly condensed on it, making his palm red and almost dripping blood.
As the mind disperses, the blood and energy also disperse, and the palm immediately returns to its normal state.
"The so-called Qi and Blood Realm refers to a martial artist's ability to control the Qi and blood throughout their body, cleanse their physical body, and enhance their strength."
"When the mind focuses, the blood and qi in the whole body are connected, which not only allows for the unleashing of powerful strength, but also greatly enhances the body's defense."
"Therefore, even a few ordinary strong men would not be a match for a martial artist who has entered the Qi and Blood Realm."
"Whether it's explosive power or defensive capabilities, they're far inferior; there's simply no chance of winning."
As Lu Qing stepped into the Qi and Blood Realm and felt the various changes within his body, a sudden realization dawned on him.
No wonder Master said that a martial artist in the Qi and Blood Realm could be easily thrown away even if several strong men grabbed him.
Compared to ordinary people, the explosive power of a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist is indeed extraordinary.
"How does it feel to have entered the Qi and Blood Realm?"
At this moment, the old doctor came over.
"It feels great," Lu Qing said happily. "Master, no wonder you said martial artists are powerful. I just entered the Qi and Blood Realm and I already feel my strength has increased a lot. I really can't imagine how powerful those high-level martial artists are."
"With your talent, it's only a matter of time before you reach that level."
The old doctor had great confidence in Lu Qing's martial arts aptitude.
After all, how many people can go from a physically weak teenager to the Qi and Blood Realm in just a few days?
The martial arts talent that Lu Qing displayed was no less than that of the young prodigies he had heard about during his travels around the world.
“Ah Qing, now that you have entered the Qi and Blood Realm and become a true martial artist, there are some things you need to understand.”
The old doctor's expression suddenly became serious.
"Master, please speak," Lu Qing said respectfully, his heart tightening.
"There's one thing you need to know: martial arts training methods are usually divided into training methods and fighting methods..."
