Six Character Mantra

A sudden kick stunned all the students in the class.

Although others had been kicked by Tie Kuang to varying degrees, none of them had been kicked as hard as this.

Xian Wu slammed against the white plaster wall of the training grounds in a "big" character shape with a "boom."

"Why did you kick me?" Xian Wu knelt on one knee, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth with his left hand.

If he didn't get a reasonable explanation today, he would make him pay with his life.

This was too much bullying!

He didn't cause trouble, nor was he afraid of it. Bullying him for no reason, was there any law?

Unexpectedly, Tie Kuang suddenly clapped his hands and laughed, "Good, you can block my kick even before reaching the Bronze Warrior rank. You're quite good."

What did he mean? Xian Wu didn't understand what Tie Kuang was up to.

"From now on, Xian Wu will be my class representative. Anyone who dares to bully him again is going against me. Do you understand!"

Tie Kuang turned and announced his decision to the students.

Class representative???

For a moment, the students in the beginner Warrior class showed expressions of envy, jealousy, surprise, admiration, and dissatisfaction.

That "Pants-Stripping Fiend" actually became the class representative? This joke was too much.

A good-for-nothing with only 1 Soul Force is worthy of being their class representative? Was Instructor Tie Kuang blind?

If Xiao Ning'er were to be the class representative, they wouldn't complain. After all, her talent was undeniable.

But why that commoner kid?

Some expressed dissatisfaction with Instructor Tie Kuang's decision, while others were very pleased.

Lu Piao: Brother Wu, you're amazing! You've really brought honor to us brothers.

Nie Li: I... I want to be as outstanding as Xian Wu too.

Du Ze: Heaven rewards diligence. As long as I work hard, I will definitely surpass Xian Wu.

Zhang Ming: Why do all the good things fall to Xian Wu? When will one fall to me?

Zhu Jun Xiang: Big brother, you are my role model.

Xiao Ning'er: Xian Wu, I will definitely reach the Bronze rank before you. I, Xiao Ning'er, will not be inferior to anyone!

"Thank you, Instructor Tie Kuang!" Xian Wu cupped his fists in thanks.

Although he really wanted to acknowledge Instructor Tie Kuang as his godfather, he felt a bit embarrassed to ask in front of so many people.

Instructor Tie Kuang nodded, "Return to the team."

The reason he did that was to protect Xian Wu indirectly.

Xian Wu had offended so many people, and he would likely face retaliation afterward. If something happened to a student, he, as the instructor, would definitely be held accountable.

Not only would his bonus be deducted, but he might even be expelled from the instructor team.

Tie Kuang didn't want such a thing to happen. Even if the probability was very small, he had to nip it in the bud.

The class representative was the instructor's spokesperson. You had to consider the master before hitting the dog. Those noble young masters should understand this principle.

Next, at Instructor Tie Kuang's signal, Xian Wu moved to the front of the team to demonstrate the horse stance for his classmates.

As fate would have it, Xian Wu's position was directly opposite Xiao Ning'er.

He was so embarrassed that he felt like he could dig a three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment with his toes.

I have to say, Xiao Ning'er was truly beautiful, the same type as his first (secret) crush.

To describe her in one word: cool.

Xiao Ning'er had a slender figure, wearing a form-fitting goose-yellow mini-skirt and a pair of black high boots.

Her jet-black hair cascaded smoothly over her fragrant shoulders, and beneath her elegant bangs were a pair of clear, bright eyes.

Her skin was fair and flawless, with a faint rosy hue, and her plump lips were as tender and delicate as rose petals.

Even in women's clothing, she was so stunningly beautiful. If she were to wear men's clothing, who knows how many young girls she would captivate.

"Why are you closing your eyes? Are you sleepy!" Instructor Tie Kuang smacked the back of Xian Wu's head.

Xian Wu had no choice but to obey orders and admire the beauty.

Xiao Ning'er frowned slightly. Xian Wu's clever, spirited, and radiant eyes stared at her, making her feel uncomfortable all over.

While Xian Wu was silently admiring the beauty, the male students in the beginner Warrior class were also staring at him with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

They were considering whether to give Xian Wu an "aruba" after school.

To openly ogle their goddess Ning'er like that was simply too... enviable.

After holding the horse stance for an hour, Instructor Tie Kuang began the latter half of the practical training session.

At this time, those few troublesome noble students were still running laps around the training field, one of them so tired he was spitting.

They probably won't dare to mock Xian Wu in Warrior class again.

Patting Xian Wu's sturdy back, he was brought back into the formation.

After reorganizing the scattered formation back into a dense one, Instructor Tie Kuang continued the lesson.

"Warriors must cultivate both internally and externally. Stance training is external cultivation; next, I will teach you internal cultivation."

"This technique is called the Six Character Mantra, the most basic body-tempering technique of Sacred Orchid Academy. It can greatly improve your strength."

"As the name suggests, the Six Character Mantra is composed of six characters. They are 嘘 (xū, first tone), 呵 (hē, first tone), 呼 (hū, first tone), 呬 (xì, fourth tone), 吹 (chuī, first tone), and 嘻 (xī, first tone)."

"The Hoo Skill calms liver qi, the Ha Skill tonifies heart qi, the Hu Skill cultivates spleen qi, the Si Skill tonifies lung qi, the Chui Skill tonifies kidney qi, and the Xi Skill regulates the triple burner."

"Come, learn with me." Instructor Tie Kuang began to demonstrate.

"First is the preparatory stance. Regardless of which technique you practice, you must first assume the preparatory stance. Follow my movements."

"Feet shoulder-width apart, head upright, neck straight, chest in, back arched, waist and hips relaxed, knees slightly bent, entire body relaxed, breathing naturally."

"The Six Character Mantra uses diaphragmatic breathing, which is normal breathing. As you inhale, your lower abdomen gradually expands; as you exhale, your lower abdomen gradually tightens. Abdominal breathing is the opposite."

"When practicing, exhale first, then inhale. When exhaling, utter the character, simultaneously contracting your anal sphincter and retracting your kidneys, shifting your weight to your heels."

"Rest after saying each character six times, then move on to the next character."

"Come, I'll demonstrate the Hoo Skill first." Instructor Tie Kuang cleared his throat.

"Hooooo... exhale... xū... xū..."

Instructor Tie Kuang's hands slowly rose from in front of his abdomen, backs facing each other, moving from his ribs to shoulder height.

His arms spread upwards and outwards like a bird's wings, palms facing diagonally upward, while his eyes widened with the exhalation.

"Inha... le..." Instructor Tie Kuang bent his arms, his hands moved past his face, then slowly down past his chest and abdomen, hanging at his sides.

"Six repetitions form one cycle, understand? Now, everyone spread out into gymnastic formation and follow me."

The dense formation dispersed again, and everyone assumed the preparatory stance.

"Hooooo... exhale... xū... xū..."

Everyone followed Instructor Tie Kuang's movements.

As they practiced the Hoo Skill, Xian Wu felt like he needed to pee, and the other male classmates felt the same.

Next, Instructor Tie Kuang demonstrated the other five character skills to the students one by one, then let everyone practice freely.

"Report, Instructor, I need to go to the restroom!" Lu Piao suddenly raised his hand.

Damn it, stop the "xū" already, or I'm gonna wet myself.