Chapter 267 Martial arts accumulation, gradually forming a school, golden light in its infancy, the lady arrives?
Li Xian introspectively examined himself, having fully absorbed the essence of heaven and earth. He had reached the pinnacle of the Essence Absorption Realm, and signs of the Primordial Essence Realm were beginning to emerge. Consuming "Yellow Nine Ginseng" was now his top priority.
After fleeing for several days, he was already more than a hundred miles away from Xiucheng. Hidden in the vast sea of people, how could the Luo family of Xiucheng find him? Seeing that everything was settled and that Wen Caishang, Yihezhuang, and the others had not yet found him, Li Xian figured they would also find it difficult to locate him.
"Su Qiuwu, Zhao Zhiyuan and the others pressed me so hard that I managed to shake them off. It was certainly due to luck, but when it comes to escaping... I suppose I have some experience."
He felt a slight sense of satisfaction and peace of mind. He began planning the consumption of "Yellow Nine Ginseng." The recipe, "Golden Light," consisted of drinking golden scales, swallowing nine ginseng, and consuming yellow dew. Those who drink golden scales must have scales and a tail, drawing inspiration from the nature of swimming fish. Those who swallow nine ginseng must not see any extraneous light…
Li Xian pondered, "If it's a rented room in an inn, there will be gaps in the doors and windows, which will inevitably let in some light. With people coming and going, it's hard not to be disturbed. When swallowing the Yellow Ginseng, one must not move or touch any stray light..."
He said, "I need to rent a mansion. Only by hiding deep inside can I avoid being disturbed."
They were now in "Fanjing City," located in the northeast of Qiongtian Prefecture. A few more days' journey would take them to Chongling Prefecture. Li Xian marveled at the vastness of the region; even Qiongtian Prefecture alone was enough to keep them traveling for a considerable time.
Powerful families held sway over the land, monopolizing resources, while ordinary people endured their misery in silence. However, due to the vast territory and abundant resources, the population remained dense even during times of turmoil.
Li Xian patted his pouch and calculated how much silver he had left. After searching his entire body, he found only thirty-seven taels. This was more than enough for ordinary travel and lodging, and occasionally he could even drink wine and eat meat, living a carefree and elegant life.
He needed the money to prepare a suitable place to consume "Huang Jiu Shen" (a type of ginseng). Wandering around, he found several empty courtyards that perfectly met his requirements. Each courtyard contained a secret room, completely dark and quiet.
Li Xian thought, "If I could sneak into a secluded room in a mansion and calmly consume the medicine, that would be perfect." However, even vacant mansions and courtyards in the city already had owners. They were cleaned and patrolled daily. With Li Xian's lightness skill, hiding would be easy. But he couldn't move while consuming the medicine; if he were discovered, it would be disastrous.
If one were to leave the city and search for caves to drink from, exploring the mountains and rivers, and employing geomancy to find suitable places, it would require considerable effort. Moreover, with "demons" roaming freely, disturbances would be inevitable.
Consuming "essence" makes one more susceptible to attracting demons. Li Xian chose a residence in the east of the city, a very remote location.
After careful consideration, he realized that the usual methods wouldn't be enough to secure the residence. So he took a different approach, heading straight for the clothing section, where he spent all his remaining money on fine clothes, hair ornaments, sachets, jade pendants…
It won't take long.
Li Xian was suddenly struck by his appearance. He was draped in silk brocade, exuding an air of nobility and elegance, with a handsome and ethereal presence. Adorned with a hair ornament and a red mole, he stood tall and unique. As he stood there, onlookers turned their heads and whispered among themselves, while the woman stared in a daze.
A body of pure Yang energy adds to its unique allure.
Li Xian looked at himself in the mirror and was quite satisfied: "I really do look like a noble young master." He went straight to the residence in the east of the city and waited quietly in front of the vermilion gate for a moment. Passersby on the street saw him and whispered among themselves. Some people in the teahouses and restaurants knew the owner of the residence and sent someone to inform him.
Before long, a middle-aged man ran over, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Young master, are you... interested in this house?"
Li Xian nodded and said, "I was traveling through this place and found the scenery quite nice. Why don't you call your master here?"
Not long after.
A stout man dressed in brocade robes approached. This man was named Tian Fu, a member of the Tian family in the city. This mansion had been listed for sale for many years, and although some people had occasionally looked at it and inquired about the price, no deal had been made yet.
Tian Fu was taken aback when he saw Li Xian. The young man was strikingly handsome and had a tall, upright figure. How could he underestimate him? He quickly took a few steps forward and said, "Young master, are you looking to buy a house? There's a 'Drunken Spring Residence' nearby. Shall we move in and discuss the details?"
Li Xian said, "No need, let's talk inside." Tian Fuxi said, "Okay, okay!" He led the way and pushed open the vermilion door.
Tian Fu said, “My mansion is warm in winter and cool in summer, and it occupies a large area. Alas, if I hadn’t been staying with the family recently and helping them with their affairs, I would really be reluctant to sell it.”
Li Xian noticed a huge rock and nodded slightly. Tian Fu said, "Young master, you may not know, but this huge rock has a very significant history, however..."
Li Xian said, “How could I not know? This boulder is yellowish on the east side and greenish on the west side. Its texture is smooth, like jade but not jade. From afar it has the feel of amber, and up close it has the charm of pine trees. This is ‘Jade Pine Stone’.”
"If I'm not mistaken, this turquoise of yours was obtained at the foot of Mount Su."
Tian Fu exclaimed in surprise, "How did you figure that out, young master?" He was astonished by Li Xian's discerning eye and the impressive background he revealed in his conversation.
Li Xian laughed and said, "No stone in the world is more extraordinary than that of Sushan. No pine tree in the world is more extraordinary than that of Sushan. I have an uncle who is in this line of work, how could I not know?"
"Ah!" Tian Fu said, "Young master... then... what is your surname?"
Li Xian smiled and shook his head: "I'm buying a house and don't want to get entangled in family matters. Let's not talk about it anymore. If I'm interested, I'll buy it myself. Just lead the way."
"Good! Good!" Tian Fu was already feeling reserved, but seeing that Li Xian's speech, demeanor, appearance, and temperament were all impeccable, he knew that Li Xian must come from an extremely powerful family.
The two strolled side by side. At each courtyard they passed, Li Xian spoke eloquently, explaining its meaning and allusions, displaying his refined taste and erudition. Tian Fu was deeply impressed; although he understood the general meaning of the courtyards, he could not explain them as clearly and logically as Li Xian.
The procession lasted for a little over an hour, passing through a canal in the courtyard. The canal was about three zhang wide, with artificial stones and flowers arranged on both sides, resembling the Biyue River. At that time, the political situation was chaotic, and the local families felt deeply insecure, yet they also harbored a secret desire to contend for power.
Powerful local clans, especially those with lofty ambitions, often incorporate magnificent landscapes into their family mansions, arranging them into unique settings. This subtly reveals their boundless ambitions and aspirations, a desire that is both unseen and yet undeniable.
Li Xian laughed and said, "I never expected to see 'River-Turning Carp' in such a small place."
A grey carp swims freely in the canal. It is quite domineering, striking the golden carp with its tail and biting the red fish with its mouth. It reigns supreme in the canal.
Li Xian asked with a smile, "Do you intend to dominate?"
Tian Fu was embarrassed, deeply surprised by Li Xian's keen eyesight, who had actually noticed something amiss from the courtyard scenery. He said, "It's really embarrassing... This courtyard scenery was something I had paid for when I was young and didn't know my place. Every time I pass by here, I can't help but blush. I'm sorry to have made you laugh, young master."
Li Xian said, “In this life, all we seek is to ‘settle down and make a living.’ Even if you don’t say it, I can see it. Your courtyard is about thirty years old. The initial courtyard was magnificent and grand, with the intention of imitating the heavens and the earth. The later expanded courtyard is more inclusive and down-to-earth.”
Tian Fu admired him immensely.
Li Xian casually flicked the water, causing it to ripple. He was teasing the river carp. Tian Fu's expression changed. He said, "Young master, this river carp is fierce and should not be teased! Otherwise, it will bite back and draw blood, and if that fails... it will try to kill itself by smashing its head against a rock."
The River-Turning Carp is an extremely precious ornamental fish for residential courtyards. It can only be seen when the river water is churning and swirling, like a dragon dancing in the wind and waves. A single carp can fetch as much as 700 taels of silver.
Although the price is inflated, it is indeed not cheap. This carp is fierce and extremely difficult to raise. It requires careful training by a fishmonger to maintain its aggressive nature as much as possible, while also being able to live in a secluded lake.
That's why it's so popular.
Li Xian laughed and said, "It's alright. Let's see who teases them." He gently nudged the carp a few times, and the carp became docile.
He possessed the aura of a dragon, bathed in dragon-infused water. No matter how fierce the carp was, how could it dare to act recklessly towards him?
Tian Fu was greatly shocked and felt even more admiration, becoming quite reserved.
Li Xian, with his thick skin, said, "These river carp are a bit expensive, mainly because they're rare. But all the rarest things in the world aren't rare to me. Not to mention playing with them, my little nephew even caught a few to eat the other day."
"ah!"
Tian Fu's legs trembled; he was completely stunned. He said, "Young...Young Master...you have such...good fortune." The carp was extremely rare, and while his family could afford "seven hundred taels" of silver, the fishmongers needed to verify his family's wealth and status before selling it.
There's a saying: "Noble carp enters the homes of the poor." The "poor homes" referred to were local powerful families. The Tian family spent thousands of taels of silver bribing officials to acquire the "Flipping River Carp." And yet… the fishmongers refused to sell the second and third "Flipping River Carp," saying nothing.
Therefore... the pond is teeming with carp, wealth is secondary. Their fortune must be closely related to the fish trade.
Li Xian said, "Alright, I'm tired of walking around too." Tian Fu quickly called out, "Uncle Wang, quickly bring over the jade stool."
Uncle Wang moved quickly and efficiently, bringing over a jade stool. To show his hospitality, Tian Fu took the stool first and placed it beside Li Xian, saying with a smile, "Young master, please sit down."
Li Xian smiled and said, "You're too kind." He gently stroked his brocade robe and sat down gracefully.
Tian Fu said, "Of course, of course. Then, young master, what do you think..." His demeanor and insight were unmistakable. He had handled the furnishings, landscaping, and feng shui of the residence, and he understood the intricacies of the matter best, so he was naturally deeply impressed.
Tian Fu said, "If you have any intentions, young master, you might as well... you might as well come back to my family with me. We can discuss this in detail and surely reach a result that satisfies both of us."
He wanted to build connections, so he decided to take a small loss and sell his house.
“No need for that,” Li Xian said with a smile. “When I buy a house, I don’t look at the price at all. Besides… I already know the price in my mind. If I like it, I can buy it.”
"I see..." Tian Fu was extremely disappointed. But he thought that if Li Xian could really stay here, they could build relationships and connections... and things could progress slowly.
Tian Fu said, "And you are...?"
Li Xian closed his eyes slightly, tapped the edge of the jade with his fingers, and said leisurely, "I have always preferred tranquility. The garden layout, the rockery and pond here... are not particularly sophisticated. But the tranquility is quite to my liking."
"Alright then, I'll stay for a few days and see. You mustn't disturb me. If it's satisfactory, I'll buy it."
Tian Fu was pleased with his appearance, but could not obtain what he desired.
Li Xian said, "You can send everyone away. There's no need to entertain them. I'm not interested; they'll only disturb my sleep."
Tian Fu said, "Young master, you have refined tastes. Very well, please rest." Not daring to disturb him, he told all the guards and servants in the house to leave.
They were about to leave the residence.
Wang Bo, a servant of the Tian family, asked, "Master, are we just going to let him stay like this? What if he's a fraud..."
Tian Fu said, "What a joke. This gentleman is extremely knowledgeable, and his ability to appreciate and judge objects is the result of decades of cultivation. It's extremely rare for someone to have such discerning eyes. Besides, look at his demeanor and appearance, how could he possibly be a fraud?"
Uncle Wang said, "But... I see that his clothes don't seem very luxurious."
Tian Fu said, "Ridiculous. Clothes don't need to be expensive. Even if you carried thousands of taels of gold on your shoulders, could you match that young master's demeanor?"
Uncle Wang said, "Yes, yes...that's true!" He suddenly realized.
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Inside the mansion. Li Xian's plan went smoothly, allowing him to stay for three to five days, which should be more than enough to consume "Huang Jiu Shen" (a type of ginseng). He sat quietly for half an hour, waiting for everyone to leave before heading straight to the secret room.
He kept the time in mind. He waited until "Mao Shi" (5-7 AM) to begin.
The secret room was dark and gloomy, with a heavy stone door. The servants came to clean it every day, and there was no dust. Inside, there was a bed, a table, and a futon, but nothing else.
Li Xian sat on a prayer mat beside him.
After adjusting his breathing, focusing his mind, and clearing his thoughts, he took out a candle. The candle was three inches long, made from fish oil, and could burn for three days. When lit, the flame was bright and not easily extinguished.
Li Xian lit the candle. With everything ready, he stared intently at the candle and saw the wax melt and the candle shorten by three millimeters. He then immediately drank the "Huang Jiu Shen" ginseng floss.
[You consumed Huang Jiushen, a medicinal drink; skill proficiency increased by 79.]
[Art of Magic - Unknown... Proficiency +1]
Li Xian's breathing was steady, and he patiently continued. Every time the candle shortened by three millimeters, he would drink ginseng. The secret room was pitch black, and the passage of time was unknown... but the length of the candle could be vaguely discerned from the time.
A day has passed.
[You have consumed Huang Jiushen, increasing your skill in consuming ginseng by 32.]
Prolonged consumption of the same type of precious essence will reduce the rate of skill advancement. Li Xian already knew this back in "Bear and Tiger Mountain".
[Art of Magic: The Golden Light Prototype]
[Proficiency: 46/100]
The effects of the infusion took hold for Li Xian, and his magical arts, initially "unknown," gradually began to take shape with the "nascent form of golden light." He remained calm and composed, not shifting an inch. A day later, his mastery of the magical arts and the golden light technique reached [56]...
On the morning of the third day.
Li Xian successfully exited the seclusion. His proficiency in [Art of Magic - Golden Light Prototype] has reached [71]. He can obtain the Art of Golden Light by drinking [Morning Dew].
[Crafts and Food]
[Proficiency: 2969/3000 (Mastery)]
The seclusion yielded abundant results. Li Xian loosened his muscles and bones, sitting in meditation for three days. The moment he moved, a series of sharp cracking sounds rang out. Tian Fu and the others kept their promise and did not inquire about it for three days.
The Heaven and Earth Box still contains the head of "Huang Jiu Shen" ginseng. Li Xian's "ingestion" technique is characterized by "comprehension," so the amount of Huang Shen needed to ingest it is very small.
Wen Caishang had told him that each of the ingredients "Heavenly Essence," "Earthly Essence," and "Human Yellow" could only be consumed once in a lifetime. Li Xian had consumed "Golden Scales" and "Yellow Nine Ginseng"... At this moment, he still had "Yellow Nine Ginseng." If he also had "Golden Scales," he would take "Golden Scales" later.
The recipe is: Golden Scales, Yellow Ginseng, Golden Scales. This combination is useless. On the contrary, it disrupts the original recipe, making it difficult to accurately apply the techniques when tasting the third essence.
The same principle applies to combinations like Golden Scales, Yellow Ginseng, and Yellow Ginseng... Hence, the essence of human yellow is a treasure, shared by all the powerful. While human yellow is indeed precious and rare, there is also a mysterious reason behind it.
Lu Dongzhi consumed "Tian Kui," "Di Kui," and "Jianzhong Huang"... Due to the order of their consumption, he obtained the technique "Lost Dream." After obtaining the technique, "Tian Kui" and "Di Kui" still remained. Why didn't he continue consuming them to piece together the technique of sword control?
It was because he had already consumed all three essences. Even if he reversed the order and drank them again, it would be ineffective. That was why he could indulge in his desires and use the essences of heaven and earth to seduce women.
Li Xian has hidden the 'Huang Jiu Shen' well. If he encounters a rare treasure in the future, he can exchange it for other treasures to gain benefits.
Birds chirped softly in the courtyard, and spring was in full bloom. It was early June. Li Xian had been busy with martial arts training every day, and now he had used deception and temptation to get three days of peace and quiet.
He moved a small stool over and sat down idly, suddenly thinking: "One day... if I were to enter the Three Realms, I would need to find a place, acquire some property, and build a residence. Besides practicing martial arts, I would have the leisure and inclination to play the zither, paint or write calligraphy, practice swordsmanship or watch plays, raise cranes or fish, or... capture a few beauties to enjoy myself..."
"In my leisure time, I would take my beloved on a trip, enjoying the scenery and shopping. That kind of pleasure is something even the gods wouldn't trade. If that day ever comes, I could bring my younger brother over. Alas! My brother has lofty ambitions and is dedicated to his studies, but he refuses to marry. That's terrible, but since that's his ambition, how can I stop him?"
"With our strength, we've captured the lady who dares to be so arrogant. Dress her in silk robes and lock her up in the deep mansion."
Li Xian smiled, yet the world was in utter chaos. The Great Wu Dynasty was regaining its former glory, sweeping across the land. Or... a hundred schools of thought would rise, vying for supremacy and profit. When the nest is overturned, how can any egg remain intact? Wen Caishang possessed immense strength, her manor brimming with treasures. Facing the rebel army "Yellow Dragon," she too chose to "avoid their sharp edge."
Many people make a crowd, and a large number of people create momentum.
When the tide turns, one should avoid its sharpest point. How difficult it is to secure one's livelihood!
Li Xian contemplates the future, indulging in fantasies. He has always been down-to-earth, believing that hard work pays off. Rare moments of tranquility allow his usual random thoughts to surface. But he doesn't wallow in them; instead, he refocuses his resolve, determined to conquer the martial world.
He had been exhausted from running around lately. Now that he had a little free time, he finished drinking the "Huang Jiushen" and took out two items: "Shudao·Xueshengji" and "Xuelian Sandian".
"Before the Black-Faced Bat King died, he muttered about 'Master' and so on. Could he have a master behind him? His martial arts were quite unorthodox, but his strength was considerable. He was also a person with great fortune, having mastered the art at a young age."
"This technique, Blood Regeneration, is truly wondrous. Let me see what it looks like."
The recipe was a piece of yellow paper made of animal hide. Inside it were written: Human Yellow Blood Drop Seed, Human Yellow Yellow Sprout, Human Yellow Bitter Bodhi.
There are many intricacies to consuming these beverages; how and when to consume them is almost like a ritual. Li Xian thought to himself, "The treasures of this art are quite ordinary, but the methods of consuming them are far more complex than the golden light of the art itself."
The lower edge of the recipe book records the wondrous applications of this technique. "Blood generates muscle" refers to the use of blood to transform muscle, attaching to bones and growing flesh. Performing this technique requires the expenditure of qi and blood, but its wondrous uses are numerous.
The Black-Faced Bat King used "bones" as weapons, spitting blood and regenerating flesh. Combined with his martial arts skills, he could instantly create clones. Naturally, this was a miraculous and unexpected technique, driving Luo Feiyan into a deadly corner.
Li Xian had a whimsical idea: "The power of this martial art lies in its application to medicine!" It can circulate blood to regenerate muscles, cure fatal injuries, and even heal damage by spitting out blood.
Then I checked the "Three Classics of Blood Refinement".
The thin, dark brown book had ancient, crooked characters... Li Xian glanced at it a few times and immediately felt as if the characters were twisted maggots crawling into his brain through his eyes, causing him great pain.
Li Xian played the "Self-Preservation Melody," and the celestial sound echoed in his mind, instantly dispelling the strange sensation. Li Xian cursed inwardly, "The author of this book is filled with resentment and unwillingness to die. This twisted will has been infused into the ink and brush. Those with weak minds will inevitably have their mentality distorted and become mad and furious after reading it for a long time."
He had mastered the "Guardian Body Sound," and the ethereal music surrounded him, protecting his entire body. A thin, jade-like membrane seemed to adhere to his skin, making his flesh even stronger. When Li Xian used the "Iron Copper Body," the "Guardian Body Sound," and the "Yang-Playing Immortal Music" together, his body was as hard as red iron, making him extremely formidable.
The further one progresses in martial arts, the more the early accumulations and transformations become. Li Xian's learning and gains, the internal energy he has built, and his foundation—none of it will be wasted.
His mind settled instantly. All the records in the classics came into view. This was "lower-level martial arts," but it wasn't about fists and kicks. It consisted of three parts: Blood Transformation, Blood Spitting, and Blood Elimination.
The Blood Transformation Manual states: "Blood is like a bridge, connecting the heavens and the netherworld." However, these nine characters were not created by the Blood Transformation Manual, but were copied from elsewhere.
The Black-Faced Bat King sucks human blood, which flows into his intestines and fills his abdominal cavity. But how to transform the blood of others into his own is an immense challenge.
The Blood Transformation Manual serves this purpose. This technique is extremely evil, as it is a martial art that trains the "intestines." It completely abandons the "stomach" and, through ingesting medicinal drinks and bathing, transforms the stomach into a "blood sac."
A blood sac three inches long represents minor achievement; a blood sac six inches long represents major achievement; a blood sac nine inches long represents perfection; and a blood sac twelve inches long represents the pinnacle of achievement.
The blood from food and drink is transported through the blood sac and transformed into the body's own new blood. However, the efficiency is very low.
Li Xian said, "This scripture is evil! If one practices it, one will only be able to live by drinking blood. It will be difficult for one to digest other foods."
The classic text states: "For beasts, one part of a hundred parts of blood is transformed into one. For mud, two parts of a hundred parts of blood are transformed into two. For essence, ten parts of a hundred parts of blood are transformed into ten." This clearly shows that the efficiency is extremely low.
The Blood-Spitting Manual records the uses of blood. How to cultivate toxic blood, how to spit blood to form cocoons... Although related to blood, upon closer examination, no evil is found. However, the Blood Transformation Manual complements it.
If one does not know the "Blood Dissolving Manual" and performs the Blood Vomiting Manual a few times, one will become depleted of blood, weak and feeble, and will surely die. The final "Blood Elimination Manual" is somewhat incomplete, recording how to eliminate blood and preserve it when facing overflowing blood.
It also records a move called "Using Blood to Eliminate Muscles" and "Injuring oneself by seven parts while killing the enemy by twelve parts": the Great Blood Seal of Muscle Elimination. However, this move is incomplete, and the method of practice is flawed.
Li Xian's lower-level martial arts include: Vast Expanse Leg, Azure Palm, Thunderous Finger, and Seven Star Step. He is highly proficient in all of them, but compared to the scions of his family and the talents of his sect, his skill is not many. Moreover, his martial arts lineages have all formed their own sectarian systems, complementing each other and greatly increasing their power.
Li Xian thought to himself, "This martial art is indeed of the evil school, especially the 'Blood Transformation Manual,' which turns the stomach into a blood sac. From then on, one lives by drinking blood, and the 'blood sac' is afraid of the sun. When exposed to sunlight, the blood sac contracts and peristalsis, and may even cause intestinal obstruction."
"I can learn the Blood-Spitting Manual without any problems. Although I don't know the Blood-Transforming Manual, I practice the Five Organs Avoiding Turbidity and Gathering Yang Meridian. When the five organs circulate turbidity, the blood in the body grows. The efficiency is probably not much different from that of the Blood-Transforming Manual."
Thinking of this, Li Xian felt overjoyed. His inner energy had accumulated to seventy zhang, and he was only "two zhang" away from his next transformation.
However, due to the lack of martial arts training, the growth of internal energy was slow. Now, having obtained a lower-level bloodline manual, and through diligent practice, the third transformation of the Qi Lake is just around the corner.
Li Xian thought to himself, "The Five Internal Organs' Turbidity-Dispelling and Yang-Meeting Meridian has such a wondrous effect! It's truly amazing!"
This manual is the general outline of the Chunyang School of martial arts. It is naturally extremely powerful, a single technique that trains all five internal organs simultaneously. If Wen Caishang knew of it, she would surely praise it highly. However, it is also extremely difficult:
Strengthen organs, invigorate bones and blood, bring about creation, generate five kinds of rosy clouds, and walk on lotus flowers.
Even the Pure Yang Hermit Lü Dongzhi... could only "create miracles." His birth of the Five Clouds and walking on lotus flowers... remain unknown to this day. The Pure Yang School underwent numerous changes, but due to the extreme difficulty of the Five Organs' purification and yang-gathering meridians, even entry into the sect was challenging, leading to its decline.
Li Xian was unaware of the many crucial points. He resolved to study the "Blood-Spitting Manual," but fearing blood deficiency, he first honed his "Five Organs' Purification and Yang-Gathering Meridian."
[Your five internal organs' function of circulating fluids has been improved; proficiency increased by 1.]
[The Five Viscera Avoid Turbidity and Meet Yang Meridian]
[Proficiency: 489/800 (Beginner)]
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Li Xian devoted himself to circulating the turbid fluids, nourishing the blood and strengthening the body. The turbid fluids, like mischievous children, wandered through the five internal organs, sometimes knocking on the doors of the organs to frolic inside, and sometimes circling around them, never entering.
The method of transporting toxins by the five internal organs is by no means to strictly follow routes to move toxins. Memorizing routes is extremely inefficient. Instead, it is to summarize the principles from the previous volume and apply them to the internal organs.
It's like...the five internal organs, like a martial arts manor, each residing in the east, west, south, and north, each an enemy, friend, and confidant to the other. Moving the filth...is like going out for a visit.
When the heart is impure, it seeks out the kidneys. From the farthest corners of the world, no matter how far, sometimes the heart can knock on the kidney's door and converse freely with the impure. Sometimes, the heart is so engrossed that it doesn't want to part for days. Sometimes, the kidneys are in a bad mood and refuse to open their doors.
Sometimes, even a virtuous person with a clouded mind can have a temper and walk away. This applies to the heart and kidneys, as well as the liver, spleen, stomach, and so on.
Because it is extremely difficult to predict, and the movement of impurities is unpredictable, some people believe it all depends on luck and mystery, and thus harbor great resentment towards the Five Viscera Avoiding Turbidity and Meeting Yang Meridian. The word "Meeting" in the Five Viscera Avoiding Turbidity and Meeting Yang Meridian refers to the meaning of "intersection".
It also implies a sense of understanding.
Therefore, the first volume records the principles, allowing people to carefully contemplate them. Li Xian grasped the principles of the first volume, and his efficiency in transporting impurities was quite good. Coupled with the principle that "Heaven rewards diligence," his progress was remarkably rapid.
For every effort you make, you will reap what you sow.
He practiced and recuperated in this way for half a day.
Suddenly, a knocking sound was heard at the vermilion gate.
(End of this chapter)
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