As a top-level Taoist health practice, the Five Animal Frolics can not only prolong life and cure diseases if ordinary people persist in practicing it, but also keep their hearing and eyesight sharp and their teeth strong even when they are over ninety years old.
This technique is recorded in the "Secret Transmission of Hua Tuo" and enshrined in the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountain. It has been passed down for thousands of years.
In his years of research, Liu Feng discovered that the Five Animal Frolics is not just a simple health-preserving exercise.
In fact, it is a foundation-building method that can temper one's muscles, bones, and internal organs, and improve the practitioner's physique and spiritual power.
Therefore, Liu Feng insisted on practicing the Five Animal Frolics every day without interruption.
As he began to move, the spiritual energy throughout his body gradually began to circulate, as if a mysterious force was tempering his body.
The beauty of the Five Animal Frolics lies in its dual cultivation of inner and outer strength.
During the practice, Liu Feng not only felt the changes in his body, but also understood the principles and wisdom behind them.
He felt as if he had merged with five animals in nature, sensing their vitality and spirituality.
As he practiced more, Liu Feng felt waves of comfort. It was as if a warm flame had been ignited in his body on a cold winter day.
His movements became increasingly fluid, as if he had merged with the winter morning, and it seemed as if he was the only one left in the world, quietly breathing, circulating, and refining himself.
After that, he persisted in practicing every day.
As the Five Animal Frolics movements unfolded, his body gradually circulated its spiritual energy, and he felt that every movement was tempering his muscles, bones, and internal organs.
About half an hour later, a faint rosy dawn appeared on the horizon.
He Qunfang was the second to get up.
She saw Liu Feng practicing his martial arts in the courtyard wearing only a thin shirt and said with concern, "Feng'er, it's so cold, why are you wearing so little? Quickly put on your cotton-padded coat, don't catch a cold."
After saying that, He Qunfang turned around and ran back to her room to get Liu Feng a cotton-padded coat.
Liu Feng stopped what he was doing, took the cotton-padded coat, and said to He Qunfang, "Mom, don't worry, I'm not cold at all."
He Qunfang stroked Liu Feng's rosy cheeks, feeling a warm touch, but she still said with concern, "Listen to your mother, quickly put on your cotton-padded coat!"
"Okay!" Liu Feng replied obediently.
Seeing Liu Feng obediently put on his cotton-padded coat, He Qunfang was secretly pleased.
She couldn't help but look at Liu Feng's face and neck, and found that Liu Feng's skin was as smooth as cream, spotless, and also exuded a faint fragrance!
"Feng'er, you are truly different from others!" He Qunfang exclaimed. "Your skin is so delicate and fair, and you are not afraid of the cold. It's amazing."
"Mom, this is the result of my years of cultivation with my master. Cultivation can not only strengthen the body, cure diseases and prolong life, but also make one's skin better!" Liu Feng explained with a smile.
He wanted to gradually guide his parents to understand the benefits of spiritual practice, and then teach them some health preservation methods to maintain good health.
"Okay, okay! You're great! I'll go cook." He Qunfang praised with a smile, then turned and went to the kitchen to get busy.
Not long after, Liu Changqing and Liu Fei also got up one after the other.
Liu Changqing saw Liu Feng standing in the courtyard and asked, "Feng'er, it's so cold, why don't you sleep a little longer? Why are you up so early?"
After saying that, Liu Changqing picked up the carrying pole leaning against the wall, picked up two buckets, and went to the well at the village entrance to fetch water.
"Second Brother, the chilblains on my hands have actually healed!" Liu Fei exclaimed in surprise as soon as he got out of bed.
He couldn't wait to stretch out his hand, wanting Liu Feng to see that his once red, swollen, and bruised hands had now recovered to their original smoothness.
Liu Feng carefully examined Liu Fei's little hands, and as he had imagined, the chilblains had completely disappeared.
Liu Fei happily ran to the kitchen to tell He Qunfang, who was busy with other tasks, the good news.
He Qunfang stared at Liu Fei's small hands in amazement, feeling somewhat incredulous.
She had never heard of any medicine that could cure chilblains on the hands in just one night.
She was secretly pleased and her opinion of her son Liu Feng's medical skills rose even higher.
It is said that Liu Feng has been following his master in his cultivation over the years, and has not only learned profound martial arts, but also mastered many miraculous medical skills.
In retrospect, this medical technique indeed had remarkable effects.
"Second brother, I'm going to collect manure. If I don't go soon, someone else might take it!"
Liu Fei said something to Liu Feng, then picked up the manure basket and target from the corner of the door and hurriedly went out the door.
Watching Liu Fei run away, Liu Feng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on.
In those impoverished times, collecting manure was a very important task for farmers.
Because manure is one of the important fertilizers for crops.
Liu Fei went to collect manure so early, clearly wanting to get ahead of others and collect more.
"Children should be diligent from a young age, starting with picking up manure!" Liu Feng muttered to himself.
However, he was unwilling to waste his precious rebirth time collecting manure.
By this time, Liu Changqing had filled the water tank to the brim, and then went to the kitchen to help start the fire.
On a winter morning, the kitchen is the warmest place.
Liu Yue, the last one to get up, came to the kitchen and was teased by He Qunfang: "The youngest will be back from collecting manure soon, and you, the lazy eldest sister, are only just getting up!"
Although her words were somewhat teasing, He Qunfang's face was full of doting smiles.
“It’s the youngest’s turn to collect manure today, what’s wrong with me taking a nap?” Liu Yue wanted to say this to He Qunfang with such confidence.
But then she remembered that Liu Yue had planned to go to the market with her mother, He Qunfang, today, so her tone softened instantly, and she said softly, "I got up early, and I don't have anything to do..."
After speaking, her gaze involuntarily fell on Liu Feng, who was practicing the Five Animal Frolics in the courtyard. Seeing his movements as fluid and graceful as water, she was drawn to him.
Seeing that Liu Yue was interested, Liu Feng slowed down and patiently taught her a few simple movements.
Liu Yue studied diligently and practiced slowly with Liu Feng.
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