Chapter 116 Martial Arts Manifestations, Rebirth Reveals True Nature
The existing proficiency of [Innate Fetal Cleansing Diagram] [1] point was obtained during the Black River Village period when Li Xian consumed Crab Treasure, and the essence of heaven and earth ran rampant in his body, accidentally washing away some of the fetal impurities.
Although this unorthodox approach, lacking proper methods, involves continuously consuming refined foods, allowing the essence of heaven and earth to circulate and disperse within the body. Through repeated cycles of this process, some of the impurities from one's birth can be washed away impurities.
It only scratches the surface.
In front of the compound.
The large cauldron emitted a series of "humming" sounds, a sign that the fine food was fully cooked. Li Xian ordered his men to remove the dragon-sounding charcoal from the bottom of the cauldron and then pour cold water all around to quickly cool it down.
When cold water is poured onto the cauldron, it evaporates into steam in an instant.
A crackling sound.
It took a full quarter of an hour for the temperature to drop.
Then, he ordered all the guards to work together to move the lid of the cauldron and smash it heavily on the ground.
Li Xian leaped onto the cauldron's handle and saw that the broth was very thick, with only a shallow layer at the bottom of the cauldron.
The lean meat exudes a delicate fragrance as it soaks in the rich broth.
Li Xian picked up the lean meat and placed it on a wooden plate. He handed it to Madam Wen and said, "Madam, the delicacy is ready."
Madam Wen nodded, took out a small knife with a jade handle from her waist, and with a light stroke, cut off a piece of meat the size of a thumb from the corner, saying, "You have done a good job cooking this, so this meat is a reward for you."
"As for the remaining pot of soup, the guards can divide 70% among themselves. The remaining 30% can be shared among the servants."
Although the lady was materialistic, this was not a flaw. She always distributed tasks efficiently and decisively, never procrastinating.
Li Xian watched the lady leave, then carefully wrapped up the lean meat, feeling very pleased:
"This small piece of lean meat is probably worth more than a hundred crab treasures. I am now without any way out and need to rely on my wife. One may have ambitions, but one must keep one's feet on the ground!"
After the lady left, Li Xianlai was responsible for distributing the thick soup.
He summoned Bi Hao, gave him 30% of the soup, and said, "Dilute this 30% of the soup with water and distribute it to all the servants. If you dare to keep even a drop for yourself, I will execute you immediately!"
Having witnessed firsthand the moment when the uncle and nephew devoured the semen alone, they naturally understood the nature of the affair.
"I promise I wouldn't dare, I promise I wouldn't dare!" Bi Hao knelt down and kowtowed.
In reality, for menial servants like Bi Hao, drinking the "essence soup" had little effect and was practically a waste. However, being nourished by the essence of heaven and earth did, to some extent, strengthen their constitutions.
Work harder to carry the water.
Of the remaining 70% of the soup, Li Xian took 30% for himself, and the remaining 40% consisted of 10% each of A, B, C, and D. He first diluted it with water, then used seven kinds of animal bones, such as tiger bone, deer bone, and pork bone, along with herbs to strengthen the body, to simmer a pot of potent soup.
The guards divided the food among themselves.
To govern the entire compound.
Li Xian closed the door behind him and bolted it to avoid being disturbed. Calming himself, he saw a piece of lean meat and seven bowls of white soup on the stone table.
Three-tenths of the soup was served to one person. That's actually quite a lot.
Li Xian drank a bowl first. With a gulp, the soup disappeared into his mouth, and he could not taste the soup at all.
But I could clearly feel a cool sensation sliding into my abdomen.
It transformed into wisps of the essence of heaven and earth, which quickly "escaped" and scattered from all directions.
[You drank the 'Water Longevity Turtle Broth' and your skill proficiency increased by 56.]
[Skill: Ingestion]
[Proficiency: 156/2000 Minor Mastery]
[Description: How can a mortal clay figure attain enlightenment? Only through the mouth. You dine throughout the mountains and fields, seeking out the finest things; through this accumulation, you will eventually achieve something, you will eventually gain something.]
[Upon reaching a minor level of mastery in elixirs, all ingested substances will increase in efficacy by 40%, and resistance to toxicity will increase by 10%.]
"That's the feeling!"
Li Xian's technique [consuming food] took effect. The essence of heaven and earth that entered his stomach increased out of thin air.
A bowl of soup originally contained only six strands. But after being enhanced, it magically became eight strands, making the small bowl contain more than a pot of crab treasures.
This time, Li Xian didn't restrain himself. He let the essence of heaven and earth flow freely, feeling its coolness as it glided through his flesh, bones, and veins.
Wait until the essence has completely dissipated.
Li Xian took a deep breath and sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing.
He then removed his clothes and armor, feeling completely relaxed. He pushed his palms towards the sky, assumed a horse stance, twisted his waist to one side, and lowered his head towards the ground.
In such an odd posture, he drank another bowl of soup.
According to the key points in the "Prenatal Cleansing Diagram," one uses intention and Qi to guide the flow of the essence of heaven and earth. Using specific postures and stances, one opens the vital points...
Most of the essence of heaven and earth dispersed along the route, eventually emerging into the palm of the hand, vaguely... seemingly carrying with it extremely subtle five turbid embryonic qi.
A few drift about aimlessly; there's no need to pay them any attention.
[Practicing the Innate Cleansing Diagram, pushing the palm towards the sky, using purity to remove impurity, proficiency +1]
[Practicing the Innate Cleansing Diagram, pushing the palm against the sky, cleansing away impurities and shedding mud, proficiency +1]
Li Xian's senses grew stronger, proving that the term "clay figure" used by the world was not mere nonsense.
That's a very apt description.
After practicing the [Innate Embryo Cleansing Diagram], I really felt like a "mud person".
Thick layers of "mud and dirt" adhere to the tendons, bones, veins, acupoints, and orifices, obscuring the pearl's luster.
No wonder it's called "clay figure".
"So this is what cleansing the fetus is all about. In Black River Village, I consumed precious essences and tried to fight against heaven and earth with my own strength, attempting to lock the essence of heaven and earth into my body. Although this can be considered cleansing the fetus, I did not grasp the essence. Even if I ate and drank precious foods for a lifetime, it would be difficult to cleanse myself completely."
"Because the essence of heaven and earth disperses without any pattern. Sometimes it goes east, sometimes it goes west, just like the dust in the yard that four or five naughty children sweep. Sometimes the children sweep the east, sometimes they sweep the west."
"Sometimes when you sweep up the mud, I sweep it back up, making the yard a mess."
"When the master returned, the naughty children, to avoid punishment, simply swept the mud under the bed and into the crevices. The filth didn't lessen; in fact, it became even harder to notice!"
Li Xian drank several bowls of the fine soup, and his understanding became increasingly clear.
Only now did he begin to grasp even a fraction of the basics!
The Prenatal Washing Chart consists of nine illustrations, each depicting a posture and a dispersal route.
This is the "Pushing Heaven Posture," which mainly cleanses the impurities from the arms, hence it is also called the "Handwashing Posture."
He drank all seven bowls of soup.
[Proficiency: 5/81]
Li Xian has made significant progress; under the sunlight, her arms resemble beautiful jade and appear even whiter.
"Time to eat lean meat!"
The moment the refined flesh entered the stomach, more than thirty strands of the essence of heaven and earth surged out. After being further strengthened by ingestion, these strands of the essence of heaven and earth became more than forty strands.
They all rushed towards their hands.
An indescribable sense of joy welled up in my heart.
Shedding the mud to reveal the truth, seeing the light of day, parting the clouds and breaking through the shackles—the experience is truly indescribable.
A few wisps of visible black energy drifted out from the palm of his hand.
[Proficiency +5]
[Prenatal Washing Diagram]
[Proficiency: 10/81]
The fine food had been completely consumed. Li Xian, however, was still not satisfied. Feeling delighted, he wiped his lips, clenched and unclenched his hands, sensing the subtle changes.
"This method of cleansing the body is indeed very different from the past. I can truly feel my body being washed and cleansed. I wonder... will this enhance my martial arts?"
Li Xian immediately unleashed the "Azure Palm," striking out several times and finding his attacks to be faster and more natural.
His interest was piqued, and he focused his Qi even faster.
In an instant, a green membrane appeared on his palm, and his palm power increased to a new level. When he used the "Overturning Rivers and Seas" move, his inner energy surged out from his palm, and there was actually a scene of green river waves crashing.
Although it's very unreal, it's clearly different.
The martial arts displayed an unusual phenomenon...
"When I used the Azure Palm with all my might before, although it had the momentum to overturn rivers and seas, the palm strike as fast as lightning, and the internal energy surging, and it could strike far away from a distance, there was absolutely no such strange phenomenon. I have only undergone a rebirth, so why have I made such great progress?"
Li Xian was astonished and pondered for a long time. But martial arts knowledge doesn't grow out of thin air; without guidance, racking one's brains on one's own is ultimately just self-inflicted trouble.
He decided to stop thinking about it and focus on practicing martial arts. He would wait for the right time to ask his wife for clarification.
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"Commander Li!"
That night.
In Yihezhuang.
When the guards on patrol saw Li Xian, they all bowed and paid their respects.
"Hmm." Li Xian nodded. "Was there anything unusual during today's patrol?"
"Not at the moment," the second-class guard leading the group replied, stepping forward.
Li Xian said sternly, "Be vigilant. Qingning County has been quite unstable lately. Send the word down, and all the brothers inside and outside the village should keep their eyes open."
"yes!"
All the guards agreed.
As the leader, Li Xian's duty was to protect the estate. Every so often, he would personally oversee and observe the situation within the estate.
Li Xian recalled Pang Long's serious injury. In the past, given Pang Long's strength, no one in Qingning County could have harmed him.
Now that he is in command, he should be careful in advance.
"You stay here for a moment," Li Xian casually called out to one of the guards.
"Commander Li, is there anything else?" The guard bowed and scraped.
Li Xian asked, "How was Commander Pang injured?"
The guard said, "Oh, about that. You were in Heihe Village at the time, so you didn't know. I'm telling you, you'd better be careful."
"Recently, a sect called the 'Leopard Blade Sect' has arrived in Qingning County. They are incredibly powerful, and I've heard that their leader is no ordinary person."
"They acted domineeringly and ruled the county like tyrants. They vandalized several of the ladies' shops. Qiuyue reported this to the ladies, who then ordered Pang Long to handle the matter personally."
"This trip caused a great commotion. The leader of the Leopard Blade Sect, Leopard Blade 'Xu Liefeng,' said: 'Where are you from, you scoundrel? You dare to come here? Take three blows from my disciple before you talk to me.' As soon as he finished speaking, one of his disciples drew his sword and slashed."
"I was there too. Good heavens, that man's knife was incredibly fast. He severed Commander Pang's wrist with a single strike. Commander Pang kicked back, and the man countered with his own foot, shattering Pang Long's foot bones!"
"Commander Pang was no match for the enemy and was seriously injured and bedridden."
The guard shrugged, a hint of schadenfreude in his voice. But realizing that Li Xian was on good terms with Pang Long, he immediately forced a sorrowful expression.
Li Xian pondered, "So that's how it is. After this matter, has Madam made any statement?"
The guard said in a panic, "I dare not inquire about the lady's affairs. But... but I have heard some things."
“Speak freely, I won’t blame you,” Li Xian said.
The guard breathed a sigh of relief. "I don't know where the rumor came from, but it seems that the madam also punished Commander Pang, saying that he handled the situation improperly."
"As for the Leopard Blade Sect... they're still doing very well, and they're incredibly powerful in the county. People from our Yihe Village have to avoid them when they go to the county for fun."
Li Xian pondered, "This matter is quite strange. Madam is so materialistic. Having her shop vandalized is a minor matter, and Commander Pang's serious injury is also a minor matter. Why not ask them for compensation?"
"That's enough, it's all in the past, there's no point in dwelling on it."
He cleared his mind of distractions and said, "I see. Alright, you can continue your patrol."
"Yes, Commander Li!" The guard respectfully took his leave.
(End of this chapter)
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