Chapter 56 Perfecting His Fist Techniques, Entering the Leisurely Martial Arts Pavilion (Please continue reading)
Martial arts emphasizes the four words "eating, nourishing, training, and soaking." Even though Li Xian came from a humble background, he had already dabbled in "eating," "training," and "nourishing" through his own strength and opportunities.
The word "泡" (pào) is the only one I've ever heard of, but never seen.
The character “泡” can also be called “沐”, which means to temper the body with a medicinal bath.
Uncle Xiang didn't know the specifics of the medicinal bath either. After receiving his reward, Li Xian left the accounting office.
"What heavy silver."
Li Xian weighed it in his hand, his wrist bending slightly under the weight, feeling the weight of money for the first time.
Martial arts training is extremely expensive. A few taels of silver might not make a ripple, but for an ordinary person, it would take a lifetime to save up ten taels of silver.
"Even if you go out and indulge in a life of pleasure, that's enough."
"But this money was obtained by luck, so it should be saved for future needs."
When you put silver in your pocket, and you don't have much money, you naturally have to be careful with your money.
When they returned to the manor compound, there was no one around; most of the guards had been assigned to patrol duty.
Because Li Xian has just been promoted, he has no shifts scheduled for the past few days and has a lot of free time.
He found a secluded spot, surrounded by vegetation. This was his usual training ground, rarely disturbed by anyone.
Sit cross-legged on the spot, clear your mind, calm your breath, and adjust yourself to a martial arts state.
"Seize the opportunity and do not slack off."
"What are A, B, C, and D? In the end, they are just illusory ranks. Only strength truly belongs to you."
He immediately condensed his Qi into threads, starting from the Dantian and circulating it around the acupoints once more.
When the Qi thread passes through the 204th acupoint, the dantian becomes empty, and the Qi thread can no longer maintain its shape, dissipating into the flesh and blood.
You've made progress again.
During his three days in Xionghu Mountain, Li Xian had no time to practice martial arts. However, his internal energy increased rapidly, entirely because he fed on tigers and bears, which greatly replenished his energy reserves. This replenished the internal energy that should have been condensed but could not be generated due to his poor diet.
“The sons of aristocratic families enjoy a life of luxury, with ample food, nourishment, and training. As a result, they can accumulate enough internal energy with very little effort.”
"If you can circulate your Qi early on, lock in your Qi and blood, and slow down the decline of your Qi and blood, you can go further on the path of martial arts."
"Although I am not as well-off as them, I can just take it one step at a time and do my best in the present. There is no need to give up on myself, let alone feel envious or inferior."
With a flick of his right hand from his chest pouch, three pills appeared: Deer Blood Pill, Tiger Blood Pill, and Bear Bile Pill…
"Deer Blood Pill is a nourishing pill that replenishes qi and blood, and its effects are relatively mild. Please take this pill first!"
He swallowed the deer blood pill in one gulp. The pills bestowed by the lady were completely different in effect from those purchased from the Idle Pill Pavilion.
The difference lies in the difference between the first and second elixir.
As the pill entered his stomach, a warm sensation surged upwards, like a forest of flesh and blood, or a herd of deer galloping past. His muscles trembled slightly.
[You have consumed Deer Blood Pill, skill consumption proficiency +12]
Li Xian used the effects of the elixir to improve his martial arts skills.
[Four Directions Fist]
[Proficiency: 4618/5000 (Mastery)]
[Proficiency +1]
Two hours later, the effects of the deer blood pill wore off.
The internal energy has become more condensed.
"The combination of diet and training is the true path to martial arts cultivation."
Li Xian did not immediately swallow the Tiger Blood Pill. Although the effects of the Deer Blood Pill had worn off, the surge of blood energy it had generated had not yet subsided.
A martial artist's physical body is like a lake.
When a martial artist practices martial arts, their qi and blood are circulated throughout the body, affecting the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels, just as ripples spread across a lake.
As the punches continued, ripples spread outwards, and only when the body felt tired did the lake begin to ripple.
By stirring up the waves and washing away the surrounding mud, the lake will expand, and only then can a martial artist be considered to have made progress.
Swallowing pills allows their effects to evaporate within the body, stirring up the flow of qi and blood, much like reaching into a calm lake and creating ripples.
Then, take advantage of the momentum to practice martial arts, further fueling the fire.
Progress is faster than usual!
[Your Qi and blood surge, your fists move like dragons, proficiency +4]
[Your body is surging like a lake, adding fuel to the fire, Proficiency +7]
In martial arts training, one either progresses or regresses. If the body's core remains stagnant, it is like a dead lake that will eventually dry up.
Lazy people, even if they insist on practicing martial arts every day, will stop practicing as soon as the lake is slightly disturbed.
Therefore, he practiced martial arts day after day, month after month, year after year, but never made any progress.
Sweating profusely.
Li Xian, who was not bothered by patrol duties, naturally seized every minute and second, not wanting to waste a single moment.
My hands became numb from practicing, and I could no longer throw a punch.
He then switched to practicing the Qingfeng Leg technique.
These two martial arts are very basic. But the more basic a martial art is, the wider its applications.
The hard work you put in will never be in vain!
...
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Li Xian took one pill each day, and successively consumed Tiger Blood Pill and Bear Bile Pill.
This was the second time I had taken Tiger Blood Pill. Because I had become more proficient at ingesting it, its effects were slightly better than the last time.
His bones and muscles are strong and his strength has increased considerably. I haven't tested how much weight he can carry yet, but I imagine he's already one of the best among the guards.
Bear bile pills are even more extraordinary.
This pill tastes extremely bitter and fishy, like chewing raw gall. The bitterness is unavoidable and lingers in the memory.
But after swallowing it, it immediately turned into a clear stream, rushing up to the back of the head, fontanelle, and between the eyebrows.
Wisps of white steam rose from three places.
The most significant change is in the eyes. The black and white of the eyes are now clearer, adding to their charm, and the eyesight has noticeably improved.
With the help of the elixir, Li Xian's martial arts progressed rapidly in the past two days.
[Four Directions Fist]
[Proficiency: 61/10000 Perfect]
[Description: You have diligently practiced your martial arts, finally achieving mastery. Your fist techniques are powerful and your movements natural. You have transcended the framework of fixed forms, adapting to changing circumstances at will.]
A casual punch, yet it possesses the demeanor of a grandmaster. It has its own unique charm.
In terms of skill alone, Pang Long is far inferior.
When the Four Directions Fist broke through, it caused the body's core to surge, and the internal energy to grow, filling it to more than half full!
The circulation of Qi throughout the body is no longer a distant prospect for him.
After mastering the Four Directions Fist, Li Xian stopped practicing it.
Show what you should show, and hide what you should hide. When you're out in the world, having a trump card that others don't expect gives you more confidence.
The focus is on Qingfeng Leg.
[Qingfeng Leg]
[Proficiency: 139/1500 Minor Success]
[Description: Your legwork is graceful, like willows swaying in the wind. You have reached a minor mastery of the Qingfeng Leg technique, your leg strength has increased, and it complements the 'running' skill perfectly. You have also grasped the 'riding the wind' characteristic, making you even faster.]
The term "riding the wind" means using the force of the wind to achieve greater speed.
Even ordinary people will run faster when running with the wind. But after mastering the "riding the wind" property, it's as if you can step on the wind, making you faster and more agile.
"call!"
Li Xian exhaled a breath of stale air, clenched his fist, and felt his growing strength and increasingly powerful inner energy. He felt utterly at peace.
Perfect boxing technique!
He inquired and found that none of the hundreds of guards had mastered basic martial arts to perfection.
Because it takes too much time.
Basic martial arts are very easy to learn, with almost no entry barrier. Even so, from beginner to intermediate level, a talented person might achieve something through two years of diligent and persistent practice.
The time it takes to go from minor success to major success varies, ranging from one year to five or six years.
However, the path from mastery to perfection is endless, requiring innate talent, luck, opportunity, or guidance from a master.
Most martial artists have at least considered perfecting their basic martial arts skills, but ultimately they all give up.
Because when you reach a certain level of cultivation, you gradually stop feeling your own progress.
This kind of torment is what truly wears down the spirit and destroys one's will.
"My leg techniques have also reached a minor level of mastery. I wonder how my strength compares to that of a second-class guard."
"We can put the Four Directions Fist aside for now. It's time to find some time to go to the Leisure Martial Arts Pavilion and get a beginner's martial arts manual!"
(End of this chapter)
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