Martial Arts Revealed Their Wonders, Fetal Washing Revealed the Truth

The existing Proficiency of [Innate Fetal-Washing Diagram] [1] point was obtained during the Black River Village period when Li Xian Consumption Crab Treasure, and the Heaven and Earth Essence surged wildly in his body, accidentally washing away some of the fetal impurities.

Although this unorthodox approach, lacking proper methods, involves continuously consuming Essence Food, allowing the Heaven and Earth Essence to circulate and disperse within the body. Through repeated cycles of this process, some of the impurities from one's birth can be washed away impurities.

It only scratches the surface.

In front of the compound.

The Great Ding emitted a series of "humming" sounds, a sign that the Essence Food was fully cooked. Li Xian ordered his men to remove the Dragoncry Charcoal from the bottom of the cauldron and then pour cold water all around to quickly cool it down.

When cold water is poured onto the cauldron, it evaporates into steam in an instant.

A crackling sound.

It took a full quarter of an hour for the temperature to drop.

Then, he ordered all the Guard to work together to move the lid of the cauldron and smash it heavily on the ground.

Li Xian leaped onto the cauldron's handle and saw that the Essence Soup was very thick, with only a shallow layer at the bottom of the cauldron.

The Essence Meat exudes a delicate fragrance as it soaks in the Essence Soup.

Li Xian picked up the Essence Meat, placed it on a wooden plate, and presented it to Madam Wen, saying, "Madam, the Essence Food is ready."

Madam Wen nodded, took out a small jade-handled knife from her waist, and with a gentle stroke, cut off a thumb-sized piece of meat from the corner, saying, "You've done a good job cooking this; this meat is a reward for you."

"As for the remaining pot of Essence Soup, the Guard can divide 70% among themselves. The remaining 30% can be shared among the Miscellaneous Servant."

Although the lady was materialistic, this was not a flaw. She always distributed tasks efficiently and decisively, never procrastinating.

Li Xian watched the lady leave, then carefully Essence Meat, feeling very pleased.

"This small piece of Essence Meat is probably worth more than a hundred Crab Treasure. I am currently without any connections and need to rely on you, madam. You may have ambition in your heart, but you must keep your feet on the ground!"

After the lady left, Li Xian was responsible for distributing the thick Essence Soup.

He summoned Bi Hao, gave him thirty Decoction, and said, "Dilute this thirty Decoction with water and distribute it to all the Miscellaneous Servant. If you dare to keep even a drop for yourself, I will execute you immediately!"

Having witnessed firsthand the moment when the uncle and nephew ate the Essence Soup alone, they naturally understood the nature of the act.

"I promise I wouldn't, I promise I wouldn't!" Bi Hao knelt down and kowtowed.

In reality Bi Hao Miscellaneous Servant like Bi Hao, drinking the "Essence Soup" had little effect and was practically a waste. However, being nourished by the Heaven and Earth Essence could at least make their physique a little stronger.

Work harder to carry the water.

Of the remaining 70% of the Decoction, Li Xian took 30% for himself, and the remaining 40% consisted of 10% each of ingredients A, B, C, and D. He first diluted it with water, then used seven kinds of animal bones, such as tiger bone, deer bone, and pork bone, along with herbs to strengthen the body, to simmer a pot of potent soup.

The Guard divided the food among themselves.

To Commander's Compound.

Li Xian closed the door behind him and bolted it to avoid being disturbed. Calming himself, he saw a piece of Essence Meat and seven bowls of white Decoction on the stone table.

Three- Decoction was served to one person. That's actually quite a lot.

Li Xian first drank a bowl. With a gulp, the Soup disappeared into his mouth, and he could not taste the soup at all.

But I could clearly feel a cool sensation sliding into my abdomen.

It transformed into wisps of the Heaven and Earth Essence, which quickly "escaped" and scattered from all directions.

[You drank the ' Water Longevity Turtle Luo 'Essence Soup and your skill Consumption Proficiency by 56.]

[Technique: Consumption]

[Proficiency: 156/2000 Minor Accomplishment]

[Description: How can a mortal Clay Embryo attain enlightenment? Only through the mouth. You eat your way through the mountains and fields, seeking out the finest things, accumulating knowledge over time, and eventually you will achieve something, eventually you will gain something.]

[Having reached Minor Accomplishment level of Consumption, all ingested substances will have a 40% increase in efficacy, and toxicity resistance will increase by 10%.]

"That's the feeling!"

Li Xian's skill [Consumption] took effect. The Heaven and Earth Essence that entered his stomach increased out of thin air.

A Decoction originally contained only six strands. But after being enhanced, it magically became eight strands, making the small bowl contain more than a pot of Crab Treasure.

This time, Li Xian did not restrain himself. He let the Heaven and Earth Essence flow freely, feeling its coolness as it glided through his flesh, bones, and veins.

Wait until the essence has completely dissipated.

Li Xian took a deep breath and sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing.

He then removed his clothes and armor, feeling completely relaxed. He pushed his palms towards the sky, assumed a horse stance, twisted his waist to one side, and lowered his head towards the ground.

In such an odd posture, he drank another bowl of Essence Soup.

According to the key points in the "Innate Fetal-Washing Diagram," one uses intention and Qi to guide the flow of the Heaven and Earth Essence. Using specific postures and stances, one opens various vital points...

Most of the Heaven and Earth Essence dispersed along the route, eventually emerging into the palm of the hand, faintly... seemingly carrying with it also extremely subtle five turbid embryonic qi.

A few drift about aimlessly; ignore them.

[Practicing the Innate Fetal-Washing Diagram, pushing the palm towards the sky, using purity to cleanse impurities, Proficiency +1]

[Practicing the Innate Fetal-Washing Diagram, pushing the palm to the sky, washing away impurities and shedding mud, Proficiency +1]

Li Xian's perception grew stronger, proving that the term "Clay Embryo" used by the world was not mere nonsense.

That's a very apt description.

After practicing the [Innate Fetal-Washing Diagram], I truly felt like a "clay figure".

Thick layers of "mud and dirt" adhere to the tendons, bones, veins, acupoints, and orifices, obscuring the pearl's luster.

No wonder it's called "Clay Embryo".

"So this is what Fetal Washing truly means. Back in Black River Village, I consumed Essence Treasure, attempting to defy heaven and earth with my own strength, trying to lock the Heaven and Earth Essence within my body. Although this could be considered Fetal Washing, I didn't grasp its essence. Even if I ate and drank Essence Food for a lifetime, it would be difficult to cleanse it completely."

"Because the Heaven and Earth Essence disperses without any pattern. Sometimes it goes east, sometimes it goes west, just like the dust in the yard that four or five naughty children sweep. Sometimes the children sweep the east, sometimes they sweep the west."

Sometimes, when you sweep up the mud, I sweep it all back up, making the yard a mess in the process.

When their master returned, the mischievous children, to avoid punishment, simply swept the mud under the bed and into the crevices. The filth didn't lessen; in fact, it became even harder to notice!

Li Xian drank several bowls of the Essence Soup, and his understanding became increasingly clear.

Only now did he begin to grasp even a fraction of the basics!

The Innate Fetal-Washing Diagram consists of nine illustrations, each depicting a different posture and the route of dispersal.

This is the "Heaven-Pushing Form," primarily used to cleanse the arms of impurities, hence it is also known as the "Hand-Washing Form."

He ate seven bowls of soup in a row, drinking them all.

[Proficiency: 5/81]

Li Xian has made significant progress; under the sunlight, her arms resemble beautiful jade, appearing even whiter.

"Time to eat Essence Meat!"

The moment the Essence Meat entered the stomach, more than thirty strands of the Heaven and Earth Essence surged out. After being further strengthened by Consumption, they became more than forty strands of the Heaven and Earth Essence.

They all rushed towards their hands.

An indescribable sense of joy welled up inside me.

Shedding the mud to reveal the truth, seeing the light of day, parting the clouds and breaking through the shackles—the experience is truly indescribable.

A few wisps of visible black energy drifted out from his palm.

[Proficiency +5]

[Innate Fetal-Washing Diagram]

[Proficiency: 10/81]

The Essence Food had been completely consumed. Yet, Li Xian still felt unsatisfied, his heart filled with joy. He wiped his lips, clenched and unclenched his hands, sensing subtle changes.

"This method of Fetal Washing is indeed very different from before. I can truly feel my body being washed and cleansed. I wonder... will this enhance my martial arts?"

Li Xian immediately unleashed the "Jade Luo Palm," striking out several times, and found that his attacks were faster and more natural.

His interest was piqued, and he focused his Qi even faster.

In an instant, a green membrane appeared on his palm, and his palm power increased to a new level. When he used the "River-Turner and Seas" move, his Inner Qi surged out from his palm, and there was actually a scene of green river waves crashing.

Although it's very unreal, it's clearly different.

The martial arts displayed an unusual phenomenon...

"When I used the Jade Luo Palm with all my might before, although it had the momentum to River-Turner, the palm strike as fast as lightning, and the Inner Qi surging, and it could strike far away from a distance, there was absolutely no such strange phenomenon. I have only undergone a rebirth, so why have I made such great progress?"

Li Xian was astonished and pondered for a long time. But Martial Dao knowledge doesn't grow out of thin air. Without guidance, racking one's brains on one's own is ultimately just self-inflicted trouble.

He decided to stop thinking about it and focus on practicing martial arts. He would wait for the right time to ask his wife for clarification.

"Commander Li!"

That night.

One Accord Manor.

When the Guard on patrol saw Li Xian, they all bowed and paid their respects.

"Hmm." Li Xian nodded. "Was there anything unusual during today's Patrol Duty?"

"Not at the moment," the Grade-B House Guard leading the group replied, stepping forward.

Li Xian said sternly, "Be on high alert. Qingning County has been quite unstable lately. Send the word down, and all the brothers inside and outside the Manor should keep their eyes peeled."

"Yes!"

All the Guard agreed.

As the leader, Li Xian's duty was to protect the manor. Every so often, he would personally oversee and observe the situation within the manor.

Li Xian recalled Pang Long's serious injury. In the past, given Pang Long's strength, no one in Qingning County could have harmed him.

Now that he's in command, he should be more cautious.

"You stay here for a moment," Li Xian casually called out to one of the Guard.

"Commander Li, is there anything else?" The Guard bowed and scraped.

Li Xian, "How was Commander Pang injured?"

The Guard said, "Oh, about that. You were in Black River Village at the time, so you didn't know. I'm telling you, you should be careful."

"Recently, a sect called the 'Leopard Saber Sect' has arrived in Qingning County. They're incredibly powerful, and I've heard their leader is no ordinary person."

"They acted domineeringly and ruled the county like tyrants. They vandalized several of the ladies' shops. Qiuyue reported this to the ladies, who then ordered Pang Long to handle the matter personally."

"This trip caused a great commotion. The leader of the Leopard Saber Sect, Leopard Saber 'Xu Liefeng,' said, 'Where are you from, you scoundrel? You dare to come here? Take three blows from my disciple before you talk to me.' As soon as he finished speaking, one of his disciples drew his sword and slashed."

"I was there too. Good heavens, that man's knife was incredibly fast. He severed Commander Pang's wrist with a single strike. Commander Pang kicked back, and the man retaliated with his own foot, shattering Pang Long's foot bones!"

"Commander Pang was defeated and is now seriously injured and bedridden."

The Guard shrugged, a hint of schadenfreude in his voice. But realizing that Li Xian and Pang Long were on good terms, he immediately forced a sorrowful expression.

Li Xian pondered, "So that's how it is. After this matter, has Madam expressed any opinion?"

The Guard said in a panic, "I dare not inquire about the lady's affairs. But... but I have heard some things."

"Speak freely, I won't blame you," Li Xian said.

The Guard breathed a sigh of relief. "I don't know where the rumor came from, but it seems that the madam also punished Commander Pang, saying that he handled the situation improperly."

"As for the Leopard Saber Sect... they're still doing quite well, and they're incredibly powerful in the county. Even the people from our One Accord Manor have to avoid them when they go to the county for fun."

Li Xian pondered, "This matter is quite strange. Madam is so materialistic; having her shop vandalized is a minor matter, Commander Pang injury is also a minor matter. Why doesn't she demand compensation from them?"

"That's enough, it's over and done with, there's no point in dwelling on it."

He cleared his mind of distractions and said, "I see. Alright, you can continue your patrol."

"Yes, Commander Li!" The Guard respectfully took his leave.