Benign Internal Cycle

Chapter 16: Benign Internal Cycle

At this moment, the Kunlun Mirror was swimming freely within the Sea of Consciousness, feeling increasingly joyful in the vast expanse.

Lu Li's expression faltered, "My Sea of Consciousness... it's actually gotten bigger!"

He had vaguely felt this before, but it wasn't obvious then, and he hadn't dared to be sure.

But now, the Sea of Consciousness had been expanded by 50% by the Kunlun Mirror; it was immediately apparent.

The Sea of Consciousness, also known as the Pineal Gland, has been considered the place where the soul and consciousness are nurtured since ancient times.

In the ancient Xia Country text, the "Dao Shu," it is referred to as "the cave of life for a hundred gods, the jade chamber of soul essence."

A larger Sea of Consciousness would undoubtedly bring immense benefits to the spirit.

Yesterday, with the aid of the Calming Incense, Lu Li had poured a large amount of his mental energy into the Kunlun Mirror.

The Magic Treasure, having received this nourishment, not only improved its own state but also, as a bonus, further opened up its master's Sea of Consciousness.

This might be an instinct to "improve one's living conditions," but it brought Lu Li tangible benefits.

His mental strength grew at an incredible speed;

With a stronger spirit, he could better refine the Kunlun Mirror;

And with the Kunlun Mirror in excellent condition, it would diligently continue to open up his Sea of Consciousness...

This, in turn, formed a perfect "Benign Internal Cycle"!

Lu Li was overjoyed, "So, as long as I can resolve that profound and mysterious 'epiphany,' I can rapidly increase my cultivation realm!"

With power, he could protect himself on Blue Star.

Moreover, due to his personality and his "family heritage," Lu Li wanted to do something about the "Emperor of Izumo" in the other world.

He had started too late and was powerless before, but now, he finally saw a glimmer of hope!

Just as he was filled with righteous indignation, he suddenly heard a "creak" as Xiao Cha's head poked through the window frame.

"Hey, what time is it? Hurry up and get up!"

"Coming right up..."

Lu Li quickly got out of bed.

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It was around 10:00 AM, and the sun was scorching.

Xiao Cha's pretty face stiffened, about to start her lecture.

But Wan Qing came over with a bowl of rice, saying softly, "Practicing martial arts is tiring. Young Master Lu should eat something before practicing~"

The bowl contained millet porridge and a peeled hard-boiled egg.

Lu Li thanked her, took the bowl, and began to eat.

Xiao Cha took this opportunity to explain:

"Martial Arts are cultivation methods created by ancient powerful beings who emulated heaven, earth, and the universe. Like Spirit Refining, there are 9 realms. The first three realms are Tendons Training, Bone Forging, and Organ Refining!"

The girl only mentioned three realms because, given Lu Li's condition, being able to "Bone Forge" would be a miracle; there was no point in mentioning what came after.

Lu Li also voiced his concern, "I have a disability; can I practice martial arts?"

Xiao Cha confidently replied, "It's not a big problem~ It's not like you're going to become a master. You just need to strengthen your body, which will help with Spirit Refining."

Since that was the case, Lu Li wouldn't let go of any opportunity to become stronger.

He quickly finished his meal and said, "Then let's begin."

"A skyscraper is built from the ground up. We'll start with 'Tendons Training' right now!"

Xiao Cha's pretty face turned serious, and she solemnly declared:

"As the saying goes, 'straight bones and supple tendons allow qi and blood to flow freely!' Tendons Training involves stretching the major tendons and ligaments!

There's nothing miraculous about this realm. Reaching great mastery is no different from being a gymnast.

But this is the foundation of Martial Arts, and you absolutely cannot be careless! Even with your disability, you must give it your all to lay a solid foundation!"

These were heartfelt words, and Lu Li nodded vigorously, "I understand. I won't take it lightly!"

"Very good. Next, I'll teach you 'standing meditation.' Watch my movements carefully."

Xiao Cha then placed her hands in a circular shape, with the tiger's mouth facing each other, and began to swing her arms in a circular motion.

"This is the 'Dragon Unwinding Stance.' It can convert the force from your upper body into the power for stretching your tendons, minimizing the impact of your broken leg."

It turned out Xiao Cha had already considered Lu Li's difficulties and thought of a solution in advance.

She swung her arms energetically, her beautiful curves on full display, and the sweat on her body exuded an alluring scent of hormones.

Lu Li felt a bit parched and quickly entered a state of Concentrating Spirit, focusing his attention on her movements.

With the help of "Bullet Time," after watching for a while, he mimicked her movements, achieving about 70% similarity!

Xiao Cha's voice was sweet as she instructed, "Straighten your waist and back, and tighten your lower abdomen."

"Use more force internally, increase the range of motion... Right~ That's it!"

With each instruction she gave, Lu Li's movements became more precise. After just a few words, he was performing the perfect "Dragon Unwinding Stance"!

Xiao Cha was very satisfied, but also more regretful. "Such high comprehension! If not for that broken leg, this person's achievements would be limitless!"

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The two of them, one teaching and one learning, were happily practicing.

But after only half an hour, Xiao Cha called a halt. "That's enough, let's take a break."

Lu Li felt a little unsatisfied.

The "Dragon Unwinding Stance" involved swinging the upper body to stretch the large tendons and ligaments throughout the body, especially the spine.

It was tiring at first, but the more he practiced, the more relaxed he felt! It was like scratching an itch, incredibly comfortable~

"As the saying goes, an inch longer in the tendons means ten years added to your life. Tendon training is very beneficial, but you can't overdo it."

Xiao Cha lightly patted Lu Li's left knee, which felt slightly sore and swollen.

"Your one leg bears all the pressure, so you must pay attention and rest more. Don't ruin your body!"

The human body is exquisite yet fragile; overexertion can easily lead to chronic problems.

Lu Li had no choice but to sit aside and rest. After half an hour, Xiao Cha allowed him to continue training.

After three hours of this stop-and-go training, it was noon.

Lu Li's clothes were soaked with sweat. His weight-bearing left knee was unbearably sore, and the stump of his broken leg burned painfully.

Despite his strenuous efforts, his training efficiency was abysmal.

His broken leg severely impacted the training's effectiveness, not only disrupting the flow but also consuming a lot of time for rest.

Lu Li rubbed his knee, realizing that practicing martial arts was a thankless and difficult task for him.

Xiao Cha encouraged him from the side, "You're already doing very well. It will only take two or three years for you to reach Bone Forging~ Much faster than most people~"

At this moment, Wan Qing, who was tidying up herbs nearby, looked up and said:

"Young Master Lu must be in a lot of pain. Let me give you a massage to relieve it."

Hearing this, Xiao Cha immediately said, "Your hands aren't strong enough, it won't work. I'll do it~"

Wan Qing hesitated, "Forget it, you..."

Xiao Cha ignored her and went straight to Lu Li's side, saying:

"Take off your shirt, I'll loosen your muscles and bones for you."

Lu Li hadn't yet realized the seriousness of the situation and obediently complied.

Then, Xiao Cha extended her fair, smooth jade hands and squeezed his trapezius muscle!

"Ah~ Hiss!!!"

Her delicate hands felt like a vise, gripping so tightly that Lu Li cried out in pain.

"What are you yelling for~ Don't be so weak, you're a man~"

Xiao Cha's words were harsh, but she instantly eased the pressure in her hands, making it much more comfortable.

Wan Qing reminded her, "You've already mastered Bone Forging, you have 500 jin of strength in your hands. Be gentle."

"500 jin!"

Lu Li was a little surprised! This slender girl possessed the strength of an Olympic weightlifter!

It seemed Martial Arts wasn't as simple as he thought!

At this moment, Xiao Cha used her steel-like fingers to massage the muscles around Lu Li's broken leg.

A thought sparked in Lu Li's mind, and he asked, "In Martial Arts body tempering, is there a method to regenerate severed limbs?"

The two girls paused slightly, then said in unison, "Of course, the Golden Body Realm can do it!"

"Golden Body Realm... Is the Emperor of Izumo also at that level?"

"Mhm, that's the 7th realm of Martial Arts. One can withstand cannonballs with their bare body, so losing a limb is no big deal~"

"Withstand cannonballs with their bare body..."

Having been bombarded by tanks, Lu Li knew the power of cannonballs all too well.

He stood up and said, "I've rested enough. Let's continue training. Also~ Is it okay to use the Calming Incense at night?"

"Of course, it's up to you."

The two girls looked at each other, puzzled as to why Lu Li suddenly seemed so urgent.