Chapter 42: Cultivation Technique Simulation 100

Chapter 42: 100% Technique Simulation

"The set of boxing techniques I am about to teach you is something I stumbled upon by chance in my youth. It is easy to learn but difficult to master. Getting started isn't too hard. I will perform it once first; watch closely."

After the old doctor finished speaking, he took a stance and began practicing the routine he performed every morning.

Lu Qing watched with bright, eager eyes.

As soon as the old doctor finished the first move, a prompt appeared in his field of vision.

【Technique discovered. Proceed with simulation?】

Staring at his master's figure, Lu Qing silently chose to simulate.

【Simulation starting. Current progress: 1%, 2%, 3%...】

As the old doctor practiced each move and posture, the progress bar in Lu Qing's vision jumped rapidly.

【97%, 98%, 99%, 100%】

Finally, as the old doctor reached the final move and began to close the stance, the progress bar in Lu Qing's vision hit one hundred percent.

【Technique simulation successful.】

【Technique Name: Body-Nurturing Boxing.】

【Origin: Derived and perfected by Chen Songqing based on a nameless, incomplete technique he accidentally obtained in his youth.】

【Effects: Strengthens the body and nurtures health; highly effective for regulating Qi and blood, and tempering tendons and bones. Upon reaching a profound level of cultivation, there is a certain probability of breaking through to the Internal Organ Realm.】

【Proceed with cultivation?】

Lu Qing did not choose to cultivate immediately.

Instead, he was captivated by some of the information within.

It turned out that this boxing technique was actually created by his master, derived from an incomplete manual he had found years ago.

To be able to independently deduce and perfect a technique—with such ability, if placed in the martial arts world, his master would surely be hailed as a martial arts genius.

*It seems Master's skills are even more formidable than I imagined,* Lu Qing thought to himself.

"Well, Ah Qing, did you see the moves I just practiced clearly?"

At this moment, after finishing the closing stance, the old doctor asked with a smile.

"I couldn't quite understand them," Lu Qing said honestly.

Lu Qing was telling the truth.

Without relying on his special ability, he truly could not understand the boxing techniques the old doctor was performing. Aside from feeling a certain unique rhythm, everything else was a blur to him.

"Haha, it's normal not to understand," the old doctor laughed. "What I just demonstrated was merely the 'form' of this boxing set. The truly important parts—the mental cultivation formulas for circulating Qi and blood and tempering tendons and bones—I haven't taught you yet."

"Come, I will now teach you the mental cultivation method for circulating Qi and blood."

Next, the old doctor began to explain the boxing techniques to Lu Qing, move by move.

How to regulate breathing, how to circulate Qi and blood, how to focus the mind on the Dantian...

Every detail of the cultivation points was explained with extreme clarity.

This lecture lasted for two hours.

"Alright, that's enough for today."

When the explanation reached the ninth move, seeing that Lu Qing could already strike the poses with some semblance of competence, the old doctor spoke.

"This boxing set consists of thirty-six moves in total. The primary effect of the first nine moves is to invigorate the Qi and blood and regulate one's breath."

"In the coming days, as long as you can persevere and practice diligently, the day you truly master them will be the day you formally step into the Qi and Blood Realm."

"As for the subsequent moves, your current physique cannot yet withstand them, so there is no need to practice them for the time being."

"Master, do you mean that once I have mastered these nine moves, I will be able to increase my strength and become robust like those martial artists you mentioned?" Lu Qing asked in pleasant surprise.

"Correct. As long as you can enter the Qi and Blood Realm, you will naturally be able to be like them," the old doctor nodded.

He then cautioned, "However, you must remember: too much is as bad as too little. Practicing martial arts requires moderation. Do not seek instant success or try to achieve everything in one go; doing so will instead easily damage your body."

"This disciple will remember," Lu Qing nodded seriously.

"Also, practicing martial arts is very taxing on one's energy, so you must keep up with your nutrition. Don't be stingy with the silver you earned from selling the Red Moon Carp. Buy more meat to eat in your daily life, lest your Qi and blood fail to replenish and instead exhaust your body."

"This disciple understands," Lu Qing nodded again.

He had already taken back the silver from selling the Red Moon Carp from his master and hidden it in a secret corner of his house.

It seemed now was the time to use that money.

"It's a pity that I am still missing a few medicinal ingredients and haven't been able to gather them all. Otherwise, if the ingredients were complete, I could prepare a few doses of Qi and Blood Replenishing Soup for you. That might greatly shorten the time it takes for you to enter the Qi and Blood Realm," the old doctor said with some regret.

"There is no need, Master. You have already done more than enough for me. I have yet to repay your kindness; how could I dare to trouble you further?" Lu Qing said hurriedly.

"Very well. When I have time to go into the mountains one day, I'll see if I can find those ingredients," the old doctor said.

Seeing that his master had not given up, Lu Qing was deeply moved.

He didn't know what to say for a moment and could only silently commit this kindness to his heart.

"Alright, that's it for today. Don't forget to practice your boxing when you go back. When you come up tomorrow, I will check to see if you have become slack."

After the master and disciple chatted for a while longer, the old doctor waved him off.

Lu Qing hesitated for a moment and said, "Master, why don't I stay behind to serve you?"

"No need. My body is still sturdy; I'm not at the stage of needing someone to serve me. Besides, I have medicinal herbs piled up everywhere here; I don't have room for you and Xiao Yan to live. You should go back to your own home."

The old doctor refused without hesitation.

"Then... this disciple shall take his leave and come up to pay his respects tomorrow."

Seeing the old doctor's persistence, Lu Qing could only drop the matter.

He picked up the drowsy Xiao Yan and prepared to descend the mountain.

"Wait a moment."

Just as he was about to leave, the old doctor suddenly came out of the courtyard and handed Lu Qing a book.

"You have already read the *Classic of a Hundred Herbs* thoroughly. Next, read this *Treatise on Acupuncture and Acupoints*. Memorize the human acupoints in it first; I will test you on them later."

When Lu Qing reached the foot of the mountain holding the book and carrying Xiao Yan, his expression was still somewhat dazed.

He had originally thought that after becoming the old doctor's disciple, he and Xiao Yan would live in the small courtyard halfway up the mountain.

After all, as a disciple, it was only natural to serve the master and take care of his daily life.

But the old doctor didn't seem to have such intentions, instead telling him to continue living in his home at the foot of the mountain.

Although this was a good thing for Lu Qing, he still felt it was a bit strange.

Shaking his head to stop thinking about it, Lu Qing carried the sleeping Xiao Yan and walked toward his home.

Upon returning home, his first task was to take some money to find Uncle Zhang.

Then, ignoring the man's protests, he used the money from the apprenticeship gifts the villagers had prepared for him today to make up the difference.

After all, he was not short of money now, and he felt it would be improper to let the not-so-wealthy villagers bear the cost of his apprenticeship gifts.

After handing the money to Uncle Zhang, Lu Qing returned to his own courtyard, preparing to begin his boxing practice.

Only this time, he intended to use his special ability to cultivate.

(End of Chapter)