737. Preaching the Dao (Seeking Subscriptions)

Joshua was a chatterbox.

Xu Changqing rubbed his brow and sighed.

He had enjoyed chatting with the young man in the tavern, and Joshua had taken the opportunity to ask him for some guidance in martial arts.

Indifferent to the matter, Xu Changqing followed Joshua to an open area at the edge of town.

But looking at the rusty iron sword in the youth's hand and his utterly chaotic swordsmanship, Xu Changqing really wanted to tell him that he would be better off honestly staying in town and making a living.

Otherwise, he probably would not even be able to beat the kobolds in the wilderness!

"So? What do you think of my swordsmanship?"

Joshua had no such self-awareness. Wiping away his sweat, he asked with an expectant look.

"Mm... it's average..."

Xu Changqing shook his head. "What I mainly cultivate is the Dao. I haven't studied much about fists, kicks, and such..."

"A blade? I can practice with a blade too..."

"No, the Dao!"

After correcting him several times, Xu Changqing rolled his eyes and gave up struggling.

Still, an idea suddenly interested him. Old man... how suited are the people of this world to Daoist arts? If I were to establish a Daoist court here...

The Dao is all things. You can give it a try...

Sulu watched the show from the side.

Xu Changqing therefore taught Joshua some methods of visualization and meditation.

They were mainly meant to gather one's thoughts, temper one's will, and lay a foundation for "establishing one's foundation and entering the Dao."

"This strange cultivation method..."

Joshua found it very strange. He often watched the town patrol's training, and this was completely different.

Things like "acupoints" and "meridians" left him utterly confused.

And not long after he assumed the "five hearts facing heaven"