Soaring Wood Court In the main hall, the blue-robed deacon Li Mu has collected the roster and golden tickets, stood up and walked to Chen Jianghe.
He is about in his early forties, with a thin face and three long beards.
The cuffs of the green robe are embroidered with silver thread with a pattern of entangled herbs, and there is a faint fragrance floating around when you move around.
"Chen Jianghe." Li Mu spoke with a gentle voice, "Now that you are here Soaring Wood Court, there are some rules that I need to explain to you."
Chen Jianghe handed over his hand. "Please tell me, deacon."
Li Mu walked slowly with his hands behind his back and glanced at the medicinal field outside the hall. "Soaring Wood Court is different from the other four hospitals. Gold Pivot focuses on killing, Cangming emphasizes change, Yanchen seeks to explode, Thick Earth consolidates the foundation. And I, Lingmu Court--mainize the word "vitality"."
He paused and looked sideways at Chen Jianghe: "The so-called vitality, one is the medical alchemy, which can save lives and heal the wounded, and bring spring back to dead trees; the other is the hidden weapon of Qinggong, which can wander around and find a glimmer of life in desperate situations. Therefore, the disciples of this academy need to practice both."
Chen Jianghe listened quietly and understood in his heart.
"Let's talk about the residence first." Li Mu walked back to the case, took out a roll of maps, and unfolded it on the table, "The inner disciples all live in "Disciple Peak", and the residences are divided into three classes according to the mountains."
He pointed to several densely arranged small squares on the map. "The lower house is a single room with only a bed and a table, and the annual rent is ten taels of silver."
The fingertips moved up and landed on the slightly wider courtyard. "The middle room is a single courtyard with bedrooms, a small hall, and a quiet room for practicing martial arts. The annual rent is fifty taels."
Finally, we stopped at several independent courtyards surrounded by mountains and rivers and surrounded by bamboo fences. "The upper house has an independent small courtyard. There is a medicinal garden inside for planting. It is far away from the noise, quiet and suitable for practicing. The annual rent is one hundred and fifty taels."
Li Mu raised his eyes and said calmly, "The rent needs to be paid in one lump sum, and the money must be paid to the accounting office of this hospital. In addition,"
He paused, and there was a hint of nonchalance in his tone. "The disciples are provided with maids who are responsible for sweeping, washing, and eating. But the maid needs to pay an additional training fee of ten taels." This hospital will teach her how to recognize medicinal materials and
Know the rules so as not to accidentally touch your disciple's private possessions."
Chen Jianghe's face remained calm, but his heart sank slightly.
Ten taels of silver is enough for an ordinary family of three in Yilin County for several years.
But here, it's just a fee for Yafa to "understand the rules".
Li Mu seemed to see what he was thinking, and a smile appeared on his lips, "Do you think it's expensive?"
Without waiting for Chen Jianghe to answer, he continued, "Xingyi Sect has been established for a hundred years and has more than 10,000 disciples. Resources are limited, so we choose the best from the best. Money, even the first sieve, can't even earn enough money to live on. How can we Martial Dao be diligent? How can we pursue vitality?"
This was said bluntly, even a little coldly.
But Chen Jianghe has to admit that it does make sense.
In troubled times, money is a part of strength. Being able to gather money and keep money are also abilities.
"Disciple understands." Chen Jianghe nodded.
Li Mu hummed, put away the map, and took out a half-palm-sized wooden sign from under the case. The two words "Lingmu Court" were engraved on the face of the sign, and the number on the back was: Ding Nine seven.
"This is your identity card. You can use this card to enter and exit Disciple Peak, Skill Transmission Pavilion, and Hundred Herbs Hall. All the rent, elixirs, medicinal bath materials, and exercises borrowed in the door will be accounted for from this card and settled at the end of each month."
He handed over the wooden sign and said in a more solemn tone, "Remember, the sign is with you. If you lose it, you need to report it immediately. The replacement fee is twenty taels. If it is lost by others and used fraudulently, you will bear all the debt."
Chen Jianghe took the wooden sign with both hands.
Li Mu took out six more booklets of different thicknesses and stacked them on the table.
The top two books have old covers and read <Xingyi Sect Rules and Precepts> and <Soaring Wood Court Regulations> respectively.
"Three hundred school rules and one hundred and twenty hospital rules." Li Mu tapped the page of the book with his finger, and his voice suddenly turned cold, "Be sure to memorize it by heart and miss every word. Violators will be punished by confiscation of the monthly rules, and be suspended to think about their mistakes; in severe cases, they will have their cultivation revoked, be expelled from the school, or even - clean up the family."
Chen Jianghe felt a shiver in his heart and nodded heavily. "Disciples must memorize it by heart."
Li Mu looked slightly calmer and pointed to the four booklets below.
<Hundred Herbs Illustrated Manual (Volume 1)>, <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art (Basics)>, <Analysis of Hundred Poisons (Volume 1)>, <Twelve Forms of Xingyi>.
"<Hundred Herbs Illustrated Manual> It is necessary to memorize the appearance, medicinal properties, picking seasons and principles of mutual restraint of 500 common medicinal materials within three months. This is the foundation of Soaring Wood Court's disciples. In the future, refining elixirs, dispensing medicines, and healing wounds all depend on this."
"<Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> is the fundamental internal training method of our academy." Li Mu picked up the dark yellow book with a solemn expression, "This method is divided into nine levels. The first three levels are specially designed for the energy transformation stage. Since you are already Minor Completion of Transforming Force, you can start practicing from the first level Return to Origin."
He tapped the booklet with his finger and explained in detail, "This layer of Return to Origin" is designed to lead the Dark Strength already born in your body back to its origin, temper the Qi and blood, and gain access to hundreds of bones. When it is completed, the Qi and blood will be the same, and the strength will be blended and unimpeded, which is the state of great achievement in transforming strength."
"Once the first level is completed," Li Mu continued, "You can then move to the second level Flawless." This level focuses on condensation and control, and the energy and blood flowing around the body must be refined to a perfect harmony, and can be sent and received from the heart. When it is completed, the body will be flawless, and the energy will reach the fingertips and hair. This is called the perfection of energy."
Li Mu's voice carried a hint of solemnity. "The third level is called Mysterious Insight." This is a key step in transforming "into the Gang". It needs to be based on the perfect transformation energy of Flawless. The mystery of the changes in strength triggers a qualitative change in the qi and blood, giving birth to the first ray of the most refined and pure Gang Qi" in the body. Once the success is achieved, it is the first time to enter the Gang Jin. From then on, the strength can penetrate the body and hurt people through the air, which is completely different from turning into clouds and mud."
He put down the booklet, looked at Chen Jianghe, and his tone became pragmatic. "For you, the path is very clear. First practice Return to Origin" to achieve the ultimate strength; then practice Flawless" to achieve the perfection of strength; finally realize Mysterious Insight" and open the door to strength. With your foundation, if you can concentrate on training and temper your body with Twelve Forms Fist, this process may not take too long."
He immediately picked up the dark brown-covered book "Twelve Forms of Xingyi" and said seriously, "Twelve Forms Fist, Long,
Tigers, monkeys, horses, hawks, roosters, harriers, swallows, snakes, eagles, eagles, and bears are Xingyi Sect's fundamental external training methods for tempering the body and stimulating qi and blood."
"You need to remember," Li Mu said with sharp eyes, "Qian Erxing Fist and <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> complement each other, like the two wheels of a car and the wings of a bird. Practice boxing to activate the internal organs. The qi and blood of the fu organs strengthen the body, muscles and bones; the cultivation of laws guides the internal energy and nourishes the origin. Both of them are indispensable. When practicing every day, you should first use the exercises to promote qi. When the qi and blood are active, then practice the boxing form, so that you can get twice the result with half the effort."
He will not go into details about the subsequent sixth level and even higher realms, but only said, "Martial Dao practice, the most important thing is concentration and persistence. The road after Gang Jin will be known to you when you get to that step. For now, you only need to focus on these three levels of skills and Twelve Forms Fist."
"As for <Analysis of Hundred Poisons>----" Li Mu raised a meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth, "I, Soaring Wood Court, am cultivating life force, so I need to know the intention of death. Recognize poison, identify poison, and detoxify. Even poisons are used one by one. This book contains hundreds of common poisons in the world, and you need to memorize their properties, signs of poisoning, and solutions within half a year. Remember, the hospital rules prohibit one from using poison on fellow disciples. Anyone who violates it will have his cultivation ruined, his muscles and veins cut off, and he will be imprisoned in the cold pool of the back mountain, and will be a slave to test medicine for life."
The slave who tests the medicine——life is worse than death.
"Disciple, please remember." Chen Jianghe responded solemnly.
Li Mu nodded and pushed the six books in front of him. "Put them away. Follow me and go to the Skill Transmission Pavilion to get the last thing."
After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the hall.
Chen Jianghe carefully put the booklet into his arms and followed quickly.
The two walked one behind the other through the elegant courtyard of Soaring Wood Court and walked along a bluestone path toward the higher reaches of the mountain.
Along the way, I met several Soaring Wood Court disciples, all dressed in moon white or light green clothes, with herb patterns embroidered on their sleeves.
Some people were squatting by the medicinal field to record the growth, some were holding bamboo sieves to dry the medicinal materials, and some were discussing the elixir recipes in small groups in low voices.
Seeing Li Mu passing by, these disciples stopped what they were doing and bowed to salute. "Uncle Li."
Li Mu nodded slightly without saying much.
Chen Jianghe observed silently, and had an initial impression of the atmosphere of Soaring Wood Court - it was quiet and busy, and there didn't seem to be much interaction among the disciples, each focusing on their own practice or affairs.
After walking for about a stick of incense, a three-story wooden building appeared in front of me.
The building is simple and simple, with cornices and raised corners. There is a plaque hanging under the eaves, with the words "Skill Transmission Pavilion" written on it. The handwriting is vigorous, and there is a hidden sense of sword movement.
In front of the pavilion is a small square paved with bluestones. At this time, more than ten disciples were gathered together, discussing something in low voices.
Li Mu walked straight towards the pavilion door without stopping.
Chen Jianghe follows closely.
The moment the two were about to step into the pavilion door, "Get out of the way!"
A clear sound came from the side!
Chen Jianghe suddenly turned his head!
I saw a tall figure coming like a strong wind!
The person who came was actually a woman!
She is nearly seven feet tall, half a head taller than an ordinary man. She has broad shoulders and a thick back. She is wearing a black outfit that tightly wraps her body, outlining her exaggerated muscle outline.
The arms are exposed, the muscles are as stretched as iron, and the skin is glowing with bronze.
The most eye-catching thing is that she is carrying a giant bronze cauldron on her shoulders!
The tripod was half a man tall, with three legs and two ears. Its body was engraved with intricate animal patterns, and it weighed at least a thousand kilograms!
The woman's steps were heavy, and with each step she took, the bluestone made an overwhelming "click-click" sound, and stone chips flew everywhere!
She carried the cauldron and walked quickly, but her speed was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, she was in front of the Skill Transmission Pavilion!
The disciples in front changed their colors in shock and hurriedly dodged to both sides.
But the woman didn't even look at it. She stamped on the ground with her left foot and took advantage of the momentum to fly into the air. She actually jumped three feet while carrying a huge cauldron, and crashed like a meteorite in front of the main entrance of the Skill Transmission Pavilion!
"Boom-!!!"
The huge cauldron hit the ground, and the whole square shook for a moment!
The tripod's feet sank deeply into the bluestone.
Smoke and dust filled the air.
The woman landed steadily, without blushing or out of breath. She only raised her hand to wipe the non-existent sweat from her forehead and grinned, showing her white teeth.
Then she turned her head, her eyes swept over Li Mu, and finally landed on Chen Jianghe.
That is a heroic face.
Her eyebrows are as sharp as a knife, her eyes are as bright as stars, her nose is high and her lips are slightly plump.
His skin is a healthy wheat color, and there is a shallow old scar on his forehead. Not only does it not look ferocious, but it adds a bit of bravery.
"Uncle Li." The woman clasped her fists and said in a hearty voice, with the pride of a child of the world, "Is there a newcomer again?"
Li Mu showed a rare smile on his face, nodded and said, "Shu Ling, this is Chen Jianghe, who just entered this hospital today."
After saying that, he turned sideways and looked at Chen Jianghe with a solemn expression. "Jianghe, this is the senior sister of our hospital, Liu Shuling. Senior Sister Liu has been practicing for twelve years and has already reached the fifth level with <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art>. He has already mastered <Twelve Forms of Xingyi> and has cultivated it to -Grandmastery of Gang Force."
Grandmastery of Gang Force!
Chen Jianghe was shocked.
The woman in front of me, who is only in her mid-twenties, is already Grandmastery of Gang Force! What's even more rare is that she has mastered all of Twelve Forms Fist!
"Chen Jianghe, I have seen Senior Sister Liu." Chen Jianghe bowed and saluted, his posture was respectful but not humble.
Liu Shuling looked him up and down, and suddenly smiled, "Five Forms Root Bone, he became strong at the age of eighteen - well, his foundation is solid. Why, no one wants it from the other four courtyards?"
This question was direct and even a little embarrassing.
But Chen Jianghe's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly, "I am a disciple with ordinary bones, and I cannot stand in the eyes of you Court Master."
A trace of surprise flashed in Liu Shuling's eyes, and then his smile deepened, "It's sincere. That's all, since you have joined Soaring Wood Court, you are my Liu Shuling's junior brother."
She paused, then turned her gaze to the giant bronze cauldron sunk deep into the ground, and suddenly said, "Can you carry this cauldron?"
Chen Jianghe was startled and looked at the giant cauldron.
The body of the tripod is thick, with ferocious animal patterns. There is still dark red medicinal residue left at the mouth of the tripod, exuding a strong medicinal aroma and a strange smell mixed with the smell of blood.
"Disciple----you can give it a try." Chen Jianghe pondered for a moment and said slowly.
Liu Shuling's eyes flashed. "Okay! Try it!"
Chen Jianghe said no more and walked to the giant cauldron.
He took a deep breath, and Dark Strength surged up from his Dantian and flowed through his limbs and bones.
Then he bent down and clasped the tripod's ears with both hands.
The tentacles are cold, the ears of the tripod are as thick as arms, and the texture coming from the palm is as heavy as iron.
"Get up--!"
Chen Jianghe shouted lowly, and his back suddenly exerted force!
The gigantic cauldron rises in response!
But the moment the tripod was three feet off the ground, Chen Jianghe's expression suddenly changed!
There's something wrong with this cauldron!
It's not simply heavy, but there seems to be a strange "suction force" inside the tripod, which keeps swallowing up the strength he lifts!
Just like a punch on cotton, the force is invisible!
What's even weirder is that the smell of medicine and blood mixed with the tripod becomes stronger and stronger as he exerts his strength, and goes straight to his mouth and nose, making his blood boil faintly!
"Hmph!"
Chen Jianghe groaned, clenched his teeth, and pushed his energy to the extreme, the muscles all over his body tensed, and the veins popped out!
"Bang!"
He lifted the giant cauldron forcefully and raised it above his head!
But it only lasted three breaths.
After three breaths, Chen Jianghe's arms trembled violently, the veins on his forehead throbbed, and he suddenly lowered the giant cauldron!
"Boom!"
The tripod's feet smashed into the bluestone again, causing the ground to tremble.
Chen Jianghe took three steps back before he stabilized his figure. His face turned slightly pale, his arms were sore and numb, and his blood was surging.
Liu Shuling's eyes lit up.
"Not bad!" She clapped her hands and laughed, "It can lift three breaths, which is more than half of the disciples admitted to the hospital! This Medicine-Devouring Tripod" specializes in absorbing energy and chaotic Qi and blood. Ordinary transformation energy will collapse when you lift it. You can lift it above your head, and your foundation is much more solid than Five Forms Root Bone's!"
She looked at Chen Jianghe with a bit more genuine appreciation.
Li Mu was stroking his beard and smiling, obviously he had expected this scene.
Liu Shuling laughed, took out a thin book from his arms, and threw it to Chen Jianghe.
"Since you call me Senior Sister, I will give you a greeting gift."
Chen Jianghe took it, the cover of the booklet was light green, and there were four words written on it--<Willow Leaves Flying>.
"This is the hidden weapon technique inherited by our academy." Liu Shuling's tone was casual, but full of confidence, "It takes the shape of a willow leaf, light, thin, fast, and cunning. Once you practice it to a great extent, one leaf will fly like Hundred Leaves, full and false, making it impossible to guard against. Since you have joined Soaring Wood Court, you must learn all about hidden weapons. This technique is just right for you."
Chen Jianghe was shocked and put it away solemnly. "Thank you, senior sister, for the generous gift."
Liu Shuling waved his hand, looked at Chen Jianghe and said seriously, "Junior brother, remember. Twelve Forms Fist and <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> need to The right way is to go hand in hand and practice both internal and external. These three levels of exercises and Twelve Forms Fist are enough for you to practice for a long time. If you are confused, you can come to the third quiet room on the east side of the Hundred Herbs Hall to find me."
Chen Jianghe said solemnly, "Disciple, please remember senior sister's teachings."
Liu Shuling then nodded with satisfaction, grabbed the tripod's ear with one hand, lifted it up as easily as a lantern, carried it on his shoulder, and strode toward the medicine field.
The steps were still heavy, the bluestone slabs creaked, and they disappeared at the end of the bamboo forest path in an instant.
Li Mu then withdrew his gaze, looked at Chen Jianghe, and said calmly, "Shu Ling has a straightforward temperament and values practicality and talent. Since she gave you her skills, she has recognized you. Cherish her."
"Disciple understands." Chen Jianghe said solemnly.
Li Mu nodded, turned around and walked in the Skill Transmission Pavilion.
The interior of the pavilion is wide, with wooden shelves as high as the roof standing on all sides. Countless classics, scrolls, and jade slips are placed in different categories on the shelves.
An old man with gray beard was sitting at the door behind his desk, closing his eyes and concentrating.
Li Mu stepped forward and handed over Chen Jianghe's identity tag. "Ding Nine seven, take the <Willow Leaves Flying> matching concealed weapon map and a hundred basic concealed weapons."
The old man opened his eyes, examined the wooden sign, took out a roll of sheepskin atlas and a cowhide bag from under the case, and handed them over.
"The map is not allowed to be passed on to the outside world, and those who violate it will lose their cultivation. If you use up the hidden weapons, you can get them again with the card, and the limit is one hundred per month." The old man's voice was hoarse, and he closed his eyes again after speaking.
Li Mu handed the things to Chen Jianghe and said, "Everything that should be given to you has been given to you. Remember, from today on, you need to do three things every day: 1. Repair <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> Internal energy nourishes Qi and blood; second, practice the Twelve Forms Fist method to activate the internal organs; third, remember <Hundred Herbs Illustrated Manual>, which is the foundation of this hospital. The three complement each other and are indispensable."
He paused and said in a deep tone, "Xingyi Sect has been passed down for three hundred years, and countless disciples have proven that cultivating internal strength alone is like a tree without roots; practicing fist form alone is like water without a source. Only by cultivating both internal and external strength, and integrating form and mind, is the right way. When you <Withered Wood Meets Spring Art> have completed the first level of "Return to Origin" and stepped into the great achievement of transforming strength, you will know the beauty of it."
Chen Jianghe nodded heavily and engraved these words in his heart. "Disciples must cultivate diligently and live up to the cultivation of their master."
Li Mu hummed, and finally said, "Go ahead. Go to Disciple Peak to rent a house and settle down. Three days later, at the right time, come to the Skill Transmission Pavilion to listen to the first lecture of <Hundred Herbs Illustrated Manual>. Don't be late."
After that, he stopped staying and turned around to leave.