Chapter 6 A First Glimpse

Chen Yi glanced at the virtual panel and stopped being distracted. He concentrated on practicing the spear stance with Wang Lixing.

With every breath he inhaled and exhaled, he could feel strands of heat surging from his limbs and bones, hitting his flesh and bones like a hammer.

Only a trace of heat remains in the meridians, which cannot be detected unless one pays close attention.

Wang Lixing, who was standing aside, stared at Chen Yi closely. When he saw sweat on his forehead and his body trembling slightly, he breathed a sigh of relief.

It's done.

In fact, apart from the basics of martial arts and the content of spear training he just mentioned, there were a few other things he didn't say.

First of all, not everyone can practice martial arts.

Even the simplest stance training cannot be practiced if one's physical aptitude is too poor or if one has a special constitution.

Fortunately, Chen Yi's performance at this moment is in line with the characteristics of "Big Spear Posture" practice.

The second is that the older people are, the lower their achievements in martial arts practice.

Chen Yi, for example, only started cultivating at the age of twenty. Even if he worked diligently every day, breaking through to the eighth rank would be his limit.

"From now on, wake him up every day after 3:30 AM and have him practice standing meditation."

At this time, Xiao Xuanliao also saw that Chen Yi's standing meditation had become methodical. After giving him some instructions, he pushed the wheelchair and left Chunhe Garden.

For him, coming to teach Chen Yi to practice the spear stance was just a side job, the main purpose was to see how Chen Yi performed.

"Yes, Second Master."

Wang Lixing respectfully saw him off and turned back to continue paying attention to Chen Yi.

An hour later, Wang Lixing finally said, "That's enough, son-in-law. Let's stop here for today."

Hearing this, Chen Yi's breathing became disordered, and his body came out of the hot state. He suddenly felt sore, numb, and painful all over, as if he had been hollowed out, and his legs went weak.

Wang Lixing saw this and stepped forward, holding the back of his shirt to straighten him up, explaining:

"Sir, practicing the Great Spear Posture Technique consumes a lot of energy. In the future, have Miss Xiaodie prepare more meat for you to avoid exhausting your body and losing essence and blood."

Chen Yi stood unsteadily, wearily raised his hand, and nodded weakly.

The consumption is indeed great, as if I had conducted fifty or sixty operations in one night, and I have no strength left in my body.

A smile appeared on Wang Lixing's dark face as he said:

"The Great Spear Stance Technique is a secret martial arts technique passed down by the Xiao family. It is of a very high grade and its effects are in no way inferior to those of the high-ranking sects in the martial arts world."

"Therefore, it is reasonable that one consumes more energy during cultivation."

Chen Yi nodded, just wanting to sit down and rest for a while, and then have a big meal to fill his stomach.

Wang Lixing knew he was tired, so he didn't bother him any further and gave him some instructions before leaving:

“The son-in-law must have heard what the second master said. From now on, I will come to call the son-in-law to practice standing meditation every day after 3:30 a.m.

Four o'clock in the morning?

"Okay, okay..."

Chen Yi didn't even have the strength to refute anymore; whatever he said, went.

These days, although his sleep and rest schedule is relatively regular, he still sleeps until the morning before getting up.

I wonder what it will feel like to be an hour ahead of schedule.

I don’t think it would be a good thing.

After Wang Lixing left, Xiaodie, who was guarding outside the west gate of Chunhe Garden, ran over with several plates of pastries in her hands.

"Aunt, sir, Miss asked me to give this to you."

Without saying a word, Chen Yi sat down in the pavilion and began to eat heartily.

It was not until he had eaten all the cakes and drank some water that his physical fatigue was relieved.

"Xiaodie, go and get some more food, this isn't enough. Oh, and meat, Brother Wang just said he needs meat."

"Okay, I'll go right away, please wait a moment, uncle."

When Xiaodie saw that he had recovered, the worry on her face dissipated a little, and she immediately trotted to the kitchen in the backyard.

After sitting for a while, Chen Yi let out a long sigh, "This skill is really powerful."

However, after recovering a little, he realized the benefits of practicing standing meditation.

The most obvious change is that the body has gained some strength.

It's not about muscular strength, but rather that when you clench your fist, you can feel a faint flow of energy within your body as your breathing pauses.

"Is this the way of martial arts?"

Chen Yi silently pondered for a moment, exclaimed "amazing!", and then summoned the control panel:

Name: Chen Yi

Cultivation: Mortal body

Martial Arts & Body: Beginner (0/1)

Training Method: Spear Stance Technique (Beginner Level)

Opportunity: 1

After reading it, Chen Yi directly added the opportunity points to "Martial Arts·Physique".

Suddenly, some mysterious and inexplicable things appeared in his mind.

Just like when he added some calligraphy skills, these contents were not meant to be directly mastered by him. Instead, he needed to personally experience and understand them during the cultivation process until he fully absorbed them.

Chen Yi didn't rush to recall and continued to look at the interface: "There is an additional 'cultivation', a mortal body, um..."

That's quite appropriate.

He was a frail scholar; it was quite remarkable that he could be considered an ordinary person.

Then Chen Yi's gaze moved down to look at the intelligence that had been updated today:

[Daily Intelligence - Low-Grade Profound: Before midnight, within Jiaxing Garden. The young Marquis Xiao Wuge and his heir Zhang Heng are locked in a fierce battle, determined to determine a victor. A small amount of fortuitous opportunity may be obtained.]

Jiaxingyuan?

Chen Yi was stunned and turned to look at the corridor not far behind him.

It's so close...why don't we give it a try?

After waiting for so long, he finally got this opportunity that was so close at hand.

As his mind raced, Chen Yi stroked his chin, pondering the feasibility.

Jiaxing Garden is where the eldest daughter of the Xiao family has her private quarters; it's unlikely that those armored soldiers could get in.

Moreover, before midnight, people and horses are tired.

If he was lucky enough, he might not have to leave Chunhe Garden and could lie on the wall to watch the two people fighting.

"It's worth a try!"

After making the decision, Chen Yi relaxed.

While Xiaodie was still waiting for him to reply, he began to recall the profound mysteries of martial arts in his mind.

"Martial arts encompass a wide range of disciplines, including physical training, fist and footwork, and weapon techniques. Each of these can be practiced individually to achieve enlightenment."

"Take Zhuang Gong for example. Even if you achieve a breakthrough in your cultivation, you can still continue to practice techniques to improve your physical body."

"Therefore, cultivation level is only a martial arts realm. Even at the same realm, there are differences in strength, qi, and physical strength."

Based on his experience of practicing the spear stance for an hour, Chen Yi absorbed some of the profound mysteries of "Martial Arts and Body" and gained some insights.

"The task is arduous and the road ahead is long."

"Without any special opportunities, relying solely on daily laziness, let alone improving one's martial arts skills, even progress in calligraphy will take a very long time."

This further solidified Chen Yi's determination to find a way to sneak into Jiaxing Garden tonight.

"Young Marquis Xiao Wuge and Heir Apparent Zhang Heng?"

I did hear Xiao Die mention Xiao Wuge, saying that he had been studying martial arts and classical texts at the Marquis's residence.

I don't know how far he has progressed in martial arts.

However, even Madam Xiao Jinghong has a fourth-grade cultivation level, so this young marquis must be no less capable.

(End of this chapter)