8mi Chapter 7 Cultivation
Chapter 7 Cultivation
I don't know how much time passed.
When Feng Xiu opened his eyes, it was already late at night, and the medicinal liquid in the bucket had long since turned cold.
Standing up, Feng Xiu dried himself with a towel, changed into loose clothes, and then ordered someone to tidy up the room.
After the guards withdrew.
Before going to sleep, Feng Xiu performed the Eight Vajra Exercises as usual.
The movements also seemed to have more charm than before.
His mind was perfectly clear, and his eyes shone brightly beneath his brows.
"This feeling!"
Feng Xiu gently clenched his fist, feeling a surge of energy far more abundant than before flowing through his body. The soreness and weakness he had felt from practicing his boxing during the day had largely disappeared.
"It's only in the internet age that you get to know someone from the past. You'd never have a celestial being personally imparting their skills to you." Feng Xiu clicked his tongue.
The Eight Vajra Exercise is a set of health-preserving qigong that emphasizes the unity of movement and stillness. Its qi-circulating methods are not too profound and are used to regulate one's own meridians. It also has some similarities with the moves in the Five Powers Fist.
After finishing the first round of practice, Feng Xiu was still not satisfied. He took a short rest and then continued practicing.
Once, twice, until the fifth time, I finally felt satisfied and stopped the movement.
Just as I was about to go to bed, a strange movement came from my consciousness space.
【Life: 6】
【Spirit: 0】
【Strength: 0】
[Agility: 0]
[Technique Record: Eight Vajra Techniques (Mastery Level, Health +3), Five Strength Fist (None)]
[Synthesis: Not attainable until reaching the pinnacle of perfection]
The previously flashing Five Forces Fist was now fully displayed. Moreover, for a brief moment after it was displayed, the [Synthesis] field was highlighted, followed by the display of new font.
Feng Xiu's face lit up with joy. He focused his mind on the light screen, looking at the newly updated data and the small, flashing text at the bottom. His heart was filled with emotion.
If the previous practice of the Eight Vajra Skill was merely imitating its form, then this time, it seems to have touched upon the core essence of this skill.
Furthermore, with the support of the first eight forms of the Five Strengths Fist today, one's inner spirit has been refined to an even higher level.
Feng Xiu stared at the light screen, his mind racing.
This was the time when the cultivation manual revealed the greatest changes, but he actually didn't have much experience with it.
"The Transcendent Realm should be the highest level of a skill. Two skills can be combined once. Although I haven't learned the Five Strength Fist yet, the panel has already recognized it."
Feng Xiu glanced at his strength value, which was 0, and his lips twitched.
"It seems that the cultivation manual will only show data resulting from one's own diligent cultivation."
"And then all cultivation techniques were summarized and solidified into four attributes, and then a holistic blessing was given to oneself."
Otherwise, it's impossible to explain how an adult's strength could be zero.
"However, while the cultivation manual shortened my growth time, it wasn't particularly powerful overall; it was more of a special shortcut."
Thinking of this, Feng Xiu regained his composure.
He recalled the Five Strength Fist taught by Zhou Gang, though he had not yet performed the complete sixteen forms.
But that sluggishness and pause had already transformed into a smooth and coordinated movement of the body.
Suppressing the urge to continue, Feng Xiu relaxed his body and lay down on the bed.
No rush, there's plenty of time. A new and promising road lies ahead.
Faced with the gradual approach to martial arts, if he were to injure his body, he would probably have nowhere to even cry.
The next day, Feng Xiu woke up very early.
To be precise, he was awakened by the warm yet vibrant life force within his body.
The sky outside the window was still dark, but he was not sleepy at all.
Yesterday's medicinal bath after cultivation was a great benefit to a body that had no foundation and had undergone systematic training.
It was as if he had returned to his peak at eighteen, and his very being exuded a surging vitality.
In the small courtyard.
Feng Xiu practiced two sets of the Eight Vajra Skills in succession, and felt refreshed. With each breath, his breathing became slightly deeper, and he shifted his footing.
While the energy was still there, he smoothly and effortlessly continued with the Five Forces Fist.
He stretched out his hands, making a fist-opening salute gesture, and then suddenly straightened his body.
As he lunged forward and lowered his waist, Feng Xiu felt a continuous, tingling sensation in his hip bones, ligaments, ankles, and other areas, which was incredibly comfortable.
The first eight stances of the Five Strengths Fist encompass the muscles, bones, skin, and membranes used in martial arts training. Almost every move performed can bring about noticeable changes throughout the body.
The first movement stretches the tendons, the second vibrates the bones, the third stretches the skin, and the fourth activates the membranes.
This cycle repeats endlessly, creating a continuous cycle of life.
Feng Xiu became increasingly engrossed in the activity, his movements now displaying a sharper edge compared to his sluggishness and awkwardness yesterday.
"I see. The Eight Vajra Skill is for nurturing, and the Five Strengths Fist is for training. Only by nurturing and training can they be in harmony with the orthodox way of martial arts." Feng Xiu looked delighted.
Once, twice.
On the martial arts field, Feng Xiu seemed tireless, his fist techniques flowing smoothly and naturally like mercury.
Sweat gradually soaked his inner shirt, but his boxing stance became more and more skillful and swift, until the first eight moves became completely instinctive. With a thought, his fists and feet would arrive.
At this moment, the sky was just beginning to brighten, the rising sun was casting its gentle rays, dispelling the chill of the morning.
The mansion gradually awoke, with faint footsteps and whispers coming from all directions, and smoke rising from the kitchen.
The maids and guards began their busy day, but they all kept their distance from this courtyard, afraid of disturbing the young master's cultivation.
Feng Xiu involuntarily stopped and took a deep breath facing the rising sun.
"So heavy~"
Instantly, cool air rushed into the surging lungs, mingling with the warm blood and qi in the body.
This roused him, and he suddenly felt a heavy weight in his chest.
"A morning exercise and a midday exercise—the vitality of sunrise is indeed of great benefit to nourishing one's qi and blood."
Feng Xiu suddenly realized why the镖队 (bodyguard team) members had to practice their skills under the scorching sun.
There really is a lot to say about martial arts training.
Just as he was savoring the fresh and mysterious feeling that came from breathing, a silent footstep landed at the courtyard gate.
"good!"
A loud exclamation suddenly rang out.
Feng Xiu was startled and turned around to see Zhou Gang standing with his arms crossed, a smile of undisguised admiration on his face.
"Uncle Zhou," Feng Xiu quickly bowed.
"No need for such formalities."
Zhou Gang strode over, his eyes sharp as lightning, scanning him up and down, lingering for a while on the spot where he was soaked in sweat and steaming from his head.
He then burst into laughter, stepped forward, and patted Feng Xiu on the shoulder: "Come on, play it again, let me see your progress."
Feng Xiu naturally agreed, and immediately began to move, his moves quite graceful.
After a while.
After finishing the combo, Feng Xiu looked at Zhou Gang and said with a hint of anticipation.
"I originally thought it would take you at least three to five days to practice the first eight forms until your body moves in unison with your thoughts."
"It seems that the Five Strengths Herbal Bath is even more effective than I thought."
At this point, Zhou Gang had some doubts in his mind, so he read it carefully and patiently.
The revisionist movement is progressing rapidly, somewhat beyond expectations.
"That's strange. Your blood circulation is powerful yet has a tenacity I've never seen before. The circulation is so long and continuous that it doesn't seem like a beginner's work, but rather like someone who has practiced internal martial arts for many years."
"Have you figured out some method of reconciliation on your own?"
It seemed that some special technique had been incorporated into his fist moves, but even he didn't know why.
However, he didn't think about this problem for too long. Over the years, he had seen many people with amazing talents.
Martial arts can have geniuses, but even geniuses need to be nurtured with hard work.
The pampered rich young master is inherently at odds with the hardworking and uncouth warrior.
Although it's unclear whether Feng Xiu's enthusiasm is just a passing fad, his earnest and hardworking demeanor is still commendable.
"Uncle Zhou has such good eyesight. I did practice some other health-preserving exercises before, but I never expected to reap such great rewards."
Knowing that he couldn't hide it from Zhou Gang, Feng Xiu simply told him the truth.
However, he did not mention anything about Vajra Kung Fu, and said it with a smile.
Zhou Gang's eyes narrowed slightly. "Health-preserving Qigong?" He pondered for a moment.
"What kind of method is this? It can make your blood circulation so long and steady. It doesn't seem like an ordinary product."
Feng Xiu's heart tightened, but he remained calm and said:
"I once went to a general store on North Street and found an old book on Qigong. I didn't think much of it at first, but I found the movements in the book strange and comfortable to practice."
Zhou Gang smiled, unsuspecting, "Everyone has their own destiny, and this is your good fortune."