Stone Platform Stance Practice

Feng Xiao nodded with satisfaction upon seeing everyone's reactions, then his tone shifted:

"However, the meridians in the human body are naturally blocked and obscured. They need to be broken through with powerful Qi and Blood to gain complete control over these pathways."

"After that, with a Qi and Blood Furnace and a body like flowing fire, even crossing rivers and breaking through cliffs will be child's play."

Feng Xiao spoke with longing on his face, but seeing the servants also start to fantasize, he coldly interrupted them:

"Alright, stop thinking about those impossible things. Even I am only at the Second Meridian... You lot? If you can even pass the First Meridian, it'll be like smoke rising from your ancestral graves."

"The Nine Realms of Meridian Opening, each meridian a mountain to overcome, isn't so easily broken through. If your aptitude isn't good enough, getting stuck at the First Meridian for decades is common."

He shook his head dejectedly, looking at the young faces before him. "Although the First Meridian is relatively simple, out of these twenty-odd people, if four or five succeed, that's considered a lot."

These words were like a basin of cold water, dousing the servants.

Out of the twenty-six people present, less than twenty percent could break through?!

"Such a cruel success rate."

Xu Yuan was also shocked by this number, but thinking of the System Panel in his mind, he felt a surge of fighting spirit.

Why be afraid? As long as I encounter an opportunity, I'll give it my all. Even if I fail, it won't have been in vain!

In this world with extraordinary powers, he absolutely refused to live his entire life as a servant.

Seeing that everyone had been wounded by reality, Feng Xiao felt more balanced and said in a low voice:

"The first step is to practice stances to find Qi and Blood. The second step is to refine Qi and Blood. Once the meridians are saturated and you feel a swelling sensation, finally, gather your Qi and Blood to break through the blockage in one go, allowing the meridians to circulate completely."

"For the first step, if you can, it's best to go to the front yard and buy a bowl of Meridian Nourishing Soup. This soup will make it easier for you to find the pulse of Qi and Blood, and it will also protect your tendons and sinews from damage later on."

"Enough talk, now, I will teach you the Stone Platform Stance Practice passed down by the Shangyang Family."

As Feng Xiao spoke, he began to demonstrate. The movements of the stance, the breathing techniques, were explained slowly and meticulously.

The servants' eyes widened, afraid of missing any crucial point.

After the time it takes for a cup of tea to brew, the demonstration was complete.

Feng Xiao hadn't even broken a sweat. He looked up at everyone: "Did you remember it all? Someone come up and demonstrate."

Silence fell over the crowd.

This entire set of stance practice involved dozens of routines with diverse variations. It was dazzling to watch, how could anyone remember it all in one go?

Going up now would be a small matter if they made a fool of themselves, but it would be terrible if they left a bad impression on Master Feng. Their margin for error was very low.

Thus, many servants exchanged glances, hesitating. As they were contemplating, Suddenly, a voice called out: "Master Feng, I am willing to try!"

It was Xu Yuan who spoke.

Having fallen to the point of being a servant, what face do I have left? The skills I learn are what truly matter.

Moreover, this is the perfect opportunity to verify my golden finger!

"Good, then it's you." Feng Xiao saw that he was the quickest to act and had him step forward. "Begin."

Xu Yuan took a deep breath and began to demonstrate, following his memory of what he had just seen.

However, as soon as he started, someone couldn't help but laugh.

Feng Xiao immediately interrupted: "This is incorrect. Doing the movement like this has no effect."

As he spoke, he pressed on Xu Yuan's shoulder. Xu Yuan instantly lost his balance, stumbling and nearly falling, which drew a burst of laughter.

Xu Yuan's expression remained unchanged. He quickly adjusted and continued to demonstrate, but was soon interrupted by Feng Xiao again: "Your body needs to be tense, otherwise you can't generate force... Is this a stance practice? Even a child doing a horse stance is more stable than you!"

"Your footwork is wrong here."

"What's with your hands? Are you curling them up like you're trying to grab chicken claws?"

Once Feng Xiao started teaching, his temper flared, and his words were not exactly friendly. His occasional harsh remarks made the servants' faces turn red.

If someone with a weaker mindset were here, they would have probably collapsed and fallen to the ground long ago. But Xu Yuan's expression was calm, as if completely unaffected, and he improved his movements one by one according to Feng Xiao's instructions.

What others didn't know was that Xu Yuan was more than just calm; he even felt like laughing.

Because at this moment, the System Panel had already changed.

[Name: Xu Yuan]
[Skills: Tai Chi Exercise (Minor Accomplishment 1%), Stone Platform Stance Practice (Beginner 1%)]
[Aptitude: 3 (Mediocre)]

"As expected, the skills have been recorded."

Xu Yuan rejoiced inwardly and continued to refine the details of the stance practice with Feng Xiao.

However, not everyone on the field was just watching the show.

Some who were quick-witted had already started practicing along.

Feng Xiao looked at Xu Yuan's increasingly standard movements and nodded with satisfaction. "Not bad, you can go down now."

At the end, he added: "It's just that your body is a bit depleted. It's best to use it in conjunction with Meridian Nourishing Soup."

Meridian Nourishing Soup?

Xu Yuan's heart stirred. He had heard that this stuff wasn't cheap, and even the Martial Students in the front courtyard couldn't afford to use it every day.

After Xu Yuan left the stage, Feng Xiao glanced around. "Someone else come up."

Knowing they wouldn't be blamed for not practicing well, the eager crowd raised their hands one after another.

"You."

Feng Xiao didn't bother to look at the order and casually picked a stronger-looking person to come up. After carefully demonstrating for him, he chose a maid. After these three had gone, he finally spoke:

"Alright, that's all for today."

"Except for the monthly period, I will come and teach you all once every day at the hour of Si, until... two months from now."

As soon as he finished speaking, the little servants immediately panicked, regretting not seizing the opportunity to step forward and ask for guidance earlier.

Some were dissatisfied. Feng Xiao had only taught three people, and there were over twenty people here. How could they learn?

It was simply irresponsible.

However, they didn't dare to voice these thoughts openly.

Seeing their expressions, Feng Xiao knew what they were thinking and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

What a joke!

They were just a bunch of menials, and they expected him to personally guide each one of them?

The reason a Martial Master was here to teach them was merely a slight attempt by the higher-ups of the Shangyang Family to avoid overlooking any hidden gems.

These servants had starved since childhood, their Qi and Blood severely depleted. Apart from a few with exceptional talent, most would find it difficult to cultivate further.

Furthermore, even if there were geniuses, they would still stand out in this situation!

Feng Xiao was very clear about this. He shook his head and slowly walked out of the courtyard.