"Qi is the life energy within the body."
Kai glanced at Big Dragon and explained, "Everyone has Qi within them, but only a small number of gifted people who know the proper methods can awaken and control it, unleashing incredible power.
"At first, only pandas had mastered Qi. They were naturally full of vitality, making it easier for them to awaken it. Later, Master Turtle and I learned Qi from the pandas and spread it widely.
"My school differs from Master Turtle's. To awaken Qi through his school, one must calm one's heart and recognize who one truly is."
"Who I truly am?"
Big Dragon looked confused. "Aren't I just me? Do I really need to recognize that? Master Turtle always likes to be mysterious and speak in riddles, as if he can't talk any other way."
Andrew laughed. "That's how all great masters are. Otherwise, how would they seem so lofty?"
"Haha, exactly. That old turtle loves being mysterious."
Kai wholeheartedly agreed. He continued, "I couldn't learn Master Turtle's methods, so I created my own school. Awakening Qi is simple: fight to the death. As long as you keep forcing yourself into desperate situations and know how to awaken Qi, you can awaken it.
"Big Dragon, I took you as my disciple because you are well suited to this method. If you can awaken Qi, you will become my true disciple. If you can't, then just die."
"Hahaha."
Kai's words did not make Big Dragon shrink back. Instead, he burst into laughter. "I like your method—simple and direct. I, Big Dragon, will not die. Until I defeat you, A Bao, and Master Turtle, I will never die."
"I hope so."
Kai laughed as well. Then, the three continued searching for Master Turtle. Yet for two straight days, they could