In a world of immortals and swordsmen, a young Taoist named Mu Shao'ai loves flying swords, raising poison insects, drawing talismans, and refining pills. Isn't it delightful to live a care...
[Hun Yuan Zhuang: Entering the Inner Chamber - Mastering the Skill]
Once his true energy was formed, Bai Cang practiced the Hunyuan stance again and naturally advanced to the "perfect mastery" level.
"As expected, taking drugs is the only way." Bai Cang couldn't help but sigh to himself.
If he had enough "small health-preserving pills", Bai Cang felt that it would not be difficult to open up the twelve regular meridians and the eight extraordinary meridians within three months and become a first-class master.
Unfortunately, what he lacks most right now is resources.
He only had five taels of silver on him, and if he wanted to buy the "small health pills" at the "domestic sales price," he would have to save up for another nineteen months.
It's better to wait for the "salary" three months later.
This made Bai Cang even more eager and impatient for the "drug trial".
After all, for others, drug trials are a matter of life and death.
But for Bai Cang, this was a free "perfect tonic soup"!
Who can resist the temptation of getting something for free?
"Damn old Deng, he actually blocked my shortcut to heaven!"
Upon arriving here, Bai Cang felt a strong urge to "hate" Zhang He.
The most absurd thing is that, faced with this "enemy who blocked his way," Bai Cang actually had to sincerely thank the other party.
After all, compared to his martial arts talent, his special physique of being "immune to all poisons" was the secret that needed to be concealed the most.
Once exposed, who knows if the Three Yin Master will use it as special material and refine it into some kind of mess?
With this three-month buffer, Bai Cang will no longer be so conspicuous when she goes to test the drug again.
At most, it will only "reveal" that he is a "martial arts prodigy".
"Thinking too much is pointless, go to sleep!"
"Starting tomorrow, everyone will be a child, and everyone will have a bright future."
Bai Cang got up and went to bed, lying down with his head facing east, sleeping on his side.
It resembles a dog crouching in sleep, or a dragon coiling and circling.
One arm is bent and placed under the head, the other hand is placed on the lower abdomen, one leg is stretched out, and the other leg is curled up.
At the same time, I silently recited the mantra in my mind: "The dragon returns to the primordial sea, the yang lies dormant in the yin. People call it a hibernating dragon, but I hibernate my heart, silently concealing its function, breathing deeply..."
This is a secret technique recorded in the "Internal Cultivation Methods," named: Hibernating Dragon Sleep.
It is said to be a simplified version of the orthodox cultivation methods of the Xuanmen sect, and is most suitable for nourishing the mind and spirit.
Bai Cang didn't know whether it was true or false, but that didn't stop him from following the law.
Cultivation involves specific rules regarding clothing, food, shelter, transportation, sleep, and movement.
Even ordinary martial arts are like this.
It is said that cultivators can use "entering meditation" instead of sleeping, and are cultivating at all times.
Bai Cang hoped that he could also develop such a habit and quickly emulate the cultivators.
Bai Cang slept exceptionally soundly that night.
With the aid of the "Hibernating Dragon" secret technique, that wisp of true energy naturally circulated throughout the body.
It made him feel as if he were soaking in a hot spring, nourishing his body and mind.
I woke up feeling refreshed and full of energy, without the usual grogginess.
But there's one downside: you'll be hungry!
"No wonder they say that scholars are poor and warriors are rich; without money, you can't get anywhere."
Bai Cang patted his belly, "Once you start cultivating, you're consuming energy every moment. You're practically a four-legged gold-devouring beast."
"Fortunately, I now have the status of a virgin, so I can temporarily take advantage of the temple's resources for free, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to afford to train."
Thinking of this, Bai Cang got up, pushed open the door and went out.
The moon has set but the sun has not yet risen; the sky is just beginning to brighten.
At four o'clock in the morning, the Sanyin Temple was completely silent.
In the dim light, Bai Cang arrived at the small courtyard in front of the hermitage, assumed the stance of the Hunyuan stance, and quickly immersed himself in it.
With the support of that wisp of true energy, Bai Cang walked through the Hunyuan Stance ten times without feeling tired.
I felt full of energy and vitality.
"call!"
"suck!"
"Three long and two short!"
"Seven rises and eight falls!"
"Nine shallow and one deep!"
While practicing standing meditation, Bai Cang tried to adjust his breathing to adapt to the operation of the "transportation method".
Soon it was getting light, and the sounds of people getting dressed and washing up could be heard from the neighboring hut.
Knowing that Jiao Fei had already gotten up, Bai Cang took the opportunity to stop his stance and cease his attempt at the "transportation method".
He simply adjusted the Hunyuan stance to the "entering the inner chamber" level and slowly began practicing the stance exercise.
"Brother Bai, so early?"
A moment later, Jiao Fei pushed open the door and came out. He was taken aback when he saw what was happening. "No wonder Steward Zhang values Brother Bai so much."
I thought I was already quite diligent by getting up before dawn to practice my skills.
But I never expected that the curly-haired dog next door would be even curlier than me.
They are more talented than me and more hardworking.
This made Jiao Fei really nervous.
Upon hearing the voice, Bai Cang turned around and immediately laughed, "Diligence can make up for lack of talent."
"I don't have Brother Jiao's family background. What other way is there besides hard work?"
With just one sentence, Bai Cang dispelled the other party's slight resentment caused by being "caught in the crossfire".
Everyone hates Juan Gou, yet everyone is Juan Gou.
Involution goes against human nature, yet it is quite in line with human nature.
"If even Brother Bai is considered clumsy, then aren't we just clay chickens and earthen dogs?"
Jiao Fei took the opportunity to walk to Bai Cang's side and assumed the stance of the Hunyuan Stance. "Together?"
Bai Cang understood that the other party was subtly requesting guidance, and immediately replied with pleasure, "It's good to have company."
So Bai Cang "voluntarily" demonstrated the Hunyuan stance at the "entering the inner sanctum" level.
He would occasionally offer advice and correct some minor mistakes Jiao Fei made while practicing Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation).
But it never touches on the core essence; it's always just scratching the surface.
Useful, but not much.
It would make Jiao Fei feel grateful, and at the same time make him feel restless and eager.
The reason Bai Cang did this was quite simple: to bait the fish.
After much thought, he concluded that only Jiao Fei, a scion of a prominent family, could reattach his broken leg, which he had been "cultivating by taking drugs."
The cheap godfather's gold coins, "Young Master Bai" dared not squander them.
But Jiao Fei not only had the guts to smear this "little Deng" gold coin, he was also very bold.
Jiao Fei clearly understood this as well, but he was unwilling to take the bait easily.
Shortly afterward, around 6 a.m., on their way to the scripture hall to listen to the lectures, Jiao Fei took the initiative to bring up some "gossip and interesting stories" from the Sanyin Temple.
For example, which deacon has a good or bad relationship with whom, their likes and dislikes, and some unspoken rules within the Three Yin Temple, etc.
Like Bai Cang's "fishing baiting", Jiao Fei was clearly also a fishing enthusiast.
All information is only superficially presented, never delving into true secrets.
This way, I can repay Bai Cang's favor without suffering a loss myself.
Bai Cang didn't care: "Let's just wait and see."
Fishing requires a lot of patience, especially when catching big fish, which requires a long line.
Sooner or later, he'll hook Jiao Fei up.
Once he's emptied out of his pockets, if he wants Bai Cang to "guide" him again, he'll have to be "willing" and offer real money.
The already mastered Hunyuan stance is Bai Cang's greatest source of confidence.
And just like that, ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
During these ten days, Bai Cang and Jiao Fei were inseparable.
Besides practicing his skills every day, he would either sit in on lectures at the scripture hall or go to the pharmacy to familiarize himself with the identification and processing of various medicines.
And the "medicinal diet" that Bai Cang had been looking forward to was finally distributed on this day!