Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art

Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art, First Stance: Golden Toad Embracing Carp.

Incantation:

Body crouches low, mind merges within; palms grip fully, Qi flows through the body; inhale and store in the abdomen, exhale and disperse in all directions...

"You need to pay attention to your posture, like a toad on the ground, merging your mind and body into one. Your hands should grip fully, allowing Qi to flow through your entire body. When you inhale, gather the Qi in your abdomen, and when you exhale, disperse it in all directions..."

As Qin Yue'e explained, Li Shuidao immediately imitated the illustration in the book, flipping over and lying down, crossing his hands in front of his chest, curling his body, resembling a toad embracing a carp, supporting himself on the ground with his elbows.

"That's right, the posture is correct, just like that," Qin Yue'e's eyes lit up.

The Golden Toad Embracing Carp Li Shuidao struck was flawless.

"Hold on! The core of the first stance of the Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art, Golden Toad Embracing Carp, is two words: 'containment.' You must achieve 'stable body, contained Qi, gathered technique'..."

"Persist! The longer you persist, the better. The longer the Golden Toad Embracing Carp is held, the better the containment effect. Pay attention to your breathing frequency, don't be too fast, you're too fast. Slow down a bit, don't be so stiff, be gentler, slower..."

"Yes, just like that, gently. You must be gentle at first, and slowly enter it, otherwise your meridians will hurt..."

After about ten breaths, sweat had already appeared on Li Shuidao's forehead.

"Hold on a little longer, and I'll tell you the second stance: Water Toad Dragon. Golden Toad Embracing Carp is just for containment. You still need to send out your Magical Power, penetrating your limbs and meridians. During this process, the toxins accumulated in your internal organs can also be expelled from your body." Qin Yue'e explained.

"Master's Wife, I can't hold on much longer," Li Shuidao said, sweating profusely.

"Listen carefully..."

Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art, Second Stance: Water Toad Dragon.

Incantation:

Body half-arched, mind merges with the body; dispersed Qi flows through the back, transformed Qi penetrates the entire body; Qi circulates like a swimming dragon, true intent concentrates and holds breath...

"When you perform this move, all the pores on your body open, your breathing becomes audible, and you achieve internal and external fusion, becoming one. Right! Husband once said that to master this move, you must grasp your innate Spiritual Power, the Water Breath Technique, otherwise the toxins cannot be expelled through the pores," Qin Yue'e suddenly remembered this point, her voice tinged with panic.

At this moment, Li Shuidao's eyes widened, and he pushed up with his hands, like a toad emerging from water. The Magical Power he had gathered flowed towards his arms like a swimming dragon, causing his joints and bones to crackle, an indescribably smooth and comfortable sensation.

Comfortable...

More than half of the toxins accumulated in his internal organs were actually expelled.

If he were to repeatedly practice the first two stances according to this cultivation method, Li Shuidao would truly not need to take any detoxification medicine to expel all the poison from his internal organs.

Now that Li Shuidao could expel toxins on his own, coupled with the life energy brought by the "Great Tonic Life-Extending Soup," he was no longer in mortal danger.

"Shui'er, your talent is so strong," Qin Yue'e said, full of astonishment.

Li Shuidao had only seen these first two moves twice, and Qin Yue'e had only started explaining them while he was cultivating.

He hadn't expected her to finish explaining and him to have already mastered it.

The "Golden Toad Embracing Carp" and "Water Toad Dragon," which were originally expected to take two days to master, were actually comprehended and completed within half an hour.

With such talent, if nurtured well, he might become a powerful trump card for her in the future.

Qin Yue'e's gaze was deep: both a lover and a confidant...

"Master's Wife, you flatter me. I haven't fully grasped it yet, and I still need to practice more to comprehend it completely," Li Shuidao said humbly.

"Mm, why don't you take a look at the later chapters," Qin Yue'e said, guiding him.

"Thank you, Master's Wife." Li Shuidao opened the Daoist Book and looked further...

Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art, Third Stance: Jade Toad Gazing at Moon.

Incantation:

Body sits, lies, or stands, all meridians flow with the heart; sit quietly bathed in moonlight, the Jade Toad gazes at the moon; mind gathers in the abdominal wheel, Qi sinks into the true Dantian; left and right turns circulate energy, all blood vessels expand and relax; palms gently lift to grasp cloud Qi, internal organs gain vitality; spine stretches to store true essence, head suspended to connect with the heavens; breath deepens to absorb heaven and earth, expelling the old and welcoming the new with a carefree heart...

"The incantation for Jade Toad Gazing at Moon is much more profound, involving the cultivation of artistic conception, making it difficult to grasp," Li Shuidao muttered to himself, his expression solemn.

"Golden Toad Embracing Carp is for gathering Qi, Water Toad Dragon is for breaking through obstacles, and Jade Toad Gazing at Moon is for sublimation. Sublimation is naturally the most difficult..." Qin Yue'e explained from the side.

"Sublimation..." Li Shuidao savored the words.

"If you want to master Jade Toad Gazing at Moon, you not only need sufficient talent but also need to repeatedly practice the first two stances to thoroughly connect all your meridians."

Li Shuidao nodded upon hearing this: "Since it's about sublimation, and the foundation must be extremely solid, only then is sublimation possible."

"After half a year, once you've opened up all your meridians, you can cultivate the Jade Toad Gazing at Moon move. Focus on practicing the first two stances for now," Qin Yue'e advised.

"Master's Wife!"

"What is it?"

"My poison has been expelled, and it's inconvenient for me to continue staying in your room. I'll take my leave now." Li Shuidao bowed deeply, returned the Daoist Book with both hands, and was about to turn and leave.

"Wait!" Qin Yue'e called out to Li Shuidao.

"May I ask what important matter you have, Master's Wife?"

"You have to promise me one thing!" Qin Yue'e said suddenly, her expression serious.

"Please tell me, Master's Wife, I will do my best," Li Shuidao said earnestly.

"The cultivation method I taught you today was only to save your life. Of course, you can cultivate it, but you absolutely cannot pass it on to the Li Family. Can you do that?" Qin Yue'e asked with a serious expression.

Li Shuidao looked up with a solemn expression and said, "Master's Wife, please rest assured. Not only will I not impart the cultivation art, but I will also do my best to conceal my cultivation. If I don't even have the cultivation of the mid-stage Spirit Channeling Realm, who would believe I possess a superior cultivation art?"

Qin Yue'e nodded with satisfaction. "Shui'er, if you obey me, Master's Wife will certainly not treat you unfairly."

"That is only natural. If elders have something to say, how can a junior not obey? Even if it means going through fire and water, this junior would not refuse!" Although Li Shuidao spoke with conviction, he deliberately emphasized the seniority between them, hoping Qin Yue'e would remember the proper distance between them.

Qin Yue'e opened her mouth, unsure how to respond. Li Shuidao seized the opportunity and quickly departed.

After hastily bidding farewell to his Master's Wife, he returned to his small courtyard and immediately shut himself in, refusing to see anyone.

Li Shuidao took out his brush, ink, paper, and inkstone to transcribe the Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art.

He picked up his brush and began copying, his strokes swift as flying.

On the white Xuan paper, Chinese characters appeared one after another.

He transcribed it from beginning to end, without missing a single word...

Although the Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art only had three forms, it was incredibly profound and required repeated viewing and contemplation...

The Tao Te Ching has only a little over five thousand characters, yet one can gain new insights every time they read it...

Especially the final form, Jade Toad Gazing at Moon, which could not be practiced until at least half a year later. By then, he would have long forgotten it.

Only by recording it in a book could he truly ensure he wouldn't forget or make mistakes.

This transcribed Daoist Book was written in Chinese. Even if Jiang Xue, Lu Qi'er, or even his Master himself discovered it, it wouldn't matter, as no one would be able to recognize it anyway...

After finishing the transcription of the Daoist Book, Li Shuidao held it in his hands and studied it repeatedly. Once he confirmed it was accurate, he carefully put it away.