Li Xiaoyao

First, the Blood Qi section of the Character Panel showed that the "Old Injury Ailment" effect that had plagued Meng Qingshan for so long had been resolved through this breakthrough in internal cultivation.

Second came the increase in his various attribute values, all of which were clearly reflected on the Character Panel.

The most noticeable was his Blood Qi Value, which had doubled compared to the original body.

Finally, two new entries had appeared beneath his character attributes: "Dantian Meridians" and "Basic Skills."

From the "Dantian Meridians" section, he could see that he had now opened the Shenque Acupoint among the Dantian Six Acupoints.

After the Shenque Acupoint was opened, his internal cultivation attribute increased by 7 points.

A 7-point increase was no small amount for a player in the early stages.

Using the Long Wind Heart Method, which he was currently focusing on, as a reference, 7 points were equivalent to three levels of Skill Level in this internal cultivation technique.

In the setting of the game Wulin Qixia Zhuan, the Dantian Origin was ingeniously divided into six acupoints, collectively known as the Dantian Six Acupoints.

These six acupoints were Guanyuan, Qihai Acupoint, Shenque, Mingmen, Tanzhong Acupoint, and Yintang.

Each of these six acupoints held mysteries deep within the human body and was crucial to cultivating internal arts, harmonizing Blood Qi, and strengthening one's Physique.

As long as players cultivated the corresponding martial arts techniques, they could gradually open these acupoints.

Each time a player opened an acupoint, they would unlock the corresponding Basic Skill.

These Basic Skills each had their own distinct traits and effects, adding more room for exploration and enjoyment to players' growth paths and gameplay.

Take Meng Qingshan as an example. The Dantian acupoint corresponding to the Long Wind Heart Method, which he currently focused on, was the Shenque Acupoint.

Once the Shenque Acupoint was opened, he could comprehend the Basic Skill, "Regulate Breath."

Likewise, if the Dantian acupoint corresponding to the martial art Meng Qingshan cultivated at this moment had been the Yintang Acupoint, then the skill he comprehended would have been "Spiritual Perception."

Although Meng Qingshan had already known the effects and uses of "Regulate Breath" in his previous life, he still opened its Attribute Panel for a look.

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Skill: "Regulate Breath"

Description: Those who have achieved Lesser Accomplishment in the internal arts of the attribute Meridians corresponding to the Hand Taiyang (Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian, and Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian) may comprehend this skill.

Effect: Enter a seated state to Regulate Breath, increasing Blood Qi recovery speed by 50%.

Note: Gradually opening the acupoints of the Hand Taiyang Meridians can increase recovery efficiency.

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After seeing that the effect listed on the panel was no different from what he remembered, Meng Qingshan closed it without hesitation.

Looking again at the Cultivation Bar on the Character Panel, only 145 cultivation points remained.

This round of cultivation had nearly exhausted all the cultivation points he had gained today, yet Meng Qingshan felt no frustration over it. Instead, he felt more invigorated than ever.

The Eight Directions Palm Technique was the entry-level martial art of the Changfeng Escort Agency.

Thus, the first set of Martial Arts practiced by all Apprentices of the Changfeng Escort Agency was the Eight Directions Palm Technique, and Meng Qingshan was no exception.

Since his body had fully recovered, Meng Qingshan joined the other Apprentices of the escort agency in their morning training as soon as he woke that day.

On the raised platform of the Training Ground, he calmly assumed the opening stance and planted himself in a steady horse stance. Settling his mind and drawing in breath, he seemed to draw the freshness of the entire morning into his body.

Meng Qingshan had already practiced the Eight Directions Palm Technique to the Perfection Realm. Every movement flowed with strength, and his legs stood firm as boulders, as though rooted to the ground.

As his moves shifted, he stepped forward and unleashed a Stepping Palm Strike. The force of his palm sliced through the air, and the faint sound of something tearing through the wind could be heard.

After practicing the Eight Directions Palm Technique several times, fine beads of sweat still appeared on Meng Qingshan's forehead despite the cool breeze brushing past him.

Yet he still felt refreshed and exhilarated.

Before long, his cousin Li Qingzhu came over to call them to breakfast.

While they were eating, Gou Sheng'er leaned over and asked in a low voice, "Senior Brother, when do you plan to teach me your ultimate art?"

Meng Qingshan glanced at him and replied unhurriedly, "Gou Sheng'er, I watched you for a while during this morning's training. Your Eight Directions Palm Technique has already reached Lesser Accomplishment. When I have some free time, I'll pass on the Changfeng Escort Agency's ultimate art to you."

Upon hearing this, Gou Sheng'er's delight was impossible to conceal. He nearly jumped with excitement. "Really?"

His shout immediately drew the attention of the other Apprentices, and everyone turned curious looks toward him.

"Gou Sheng'er, what did Senior Disciple Brother say to you?"

"Brother Gou, if there's good news, you have to share it with us!"

Gou Sheng'er immediately stood on the bench and loudly proclaimed, "Everyone, listen up! Senior Brother has decided to teach me the Changfeng Escort Agency's secret ultimate art! From now on, I'll be the Changfeng Escort Agency's Second Senior Brother!"

Meng Qingshan did not interrupt him as he watched the smug look on his face.

Fortunately, his cousin Li Qingzhu had gone to deliver food to Uncle Kui. Otherwise, if she had seen this scene, the Kid would definitely have been scolded.

However, Gou Sheng'er was clearly quite popular among these Apprentices. In just that short while, the children had already started calling him Second Senior Brother.

At the mention of Second Senior Brother, the image of a fat, pig-faced monk could not help but rise in Meng Qingshan's mind.