Fist Arts Perfected; Entering the Leisure Martial Pavilion
Martial arts emphasizes the four words "eating, nourishing, training, and soaking." Even though Li Xian came from a humble background, he had already dabbled in "eating," "training," and "nourishing" through his own strength and opportunities.
Only the word "pao" has been heard but never seen.
The word "pao" can also be called the word "mu", which means taking a medicinal bath to quench the body.
Uncle Xiang didn't know the specifics of the Medicinal Bath either. After receiving his reward, Li Xian left the Accounts Office.
"What heavy silver."
Li Xian weighed it in his hand, his wrist bending slightly from the weight, feeling the weight of money for the first time.
Martial arts training is extremely expensive. A few taels of silver might not even make a ripple, but for an ordinary person, it would take a lifetime to save up ten taels of silver.
"Even if it's just indulging in a life of pleasure, that's enough."
"But this money was acquired by luck, so it should be saved for future needs."
When you put silver into your pocket, and the amount of money is small, you naturally have to be careful with every penny.
Returning to the Estate Guard Compound, it was deserted; most of the Guard had been assigned to Patrol Duty.
Because Li Xian has just been promoted, he hasn't been scheduled for duty for the past few days and has a lot of free time.
He found a secluded spot, surrounded by vegetation. This was his usual training ground, rarely disturbed by anyone.
Sit cross-legged on the ground, clear your mind, calm your breath, and adjust yourself to a martial arts state.
"Seize the opportunity; do not slacken your efforts."
"What are A, B, C, and D? In the end, they're just illusory ranks. Only strength truly belongs to you."
He immediately condensed his Qi into threads, starting from the Dantian), and once again traveled around the various acupoints.
When the Qi thread passes through the 204th acupoint, the Dantian becomes empty, and the Qi thread can no longer maintain its shape, dissipating into the flesh and blood.
You've made progress again.
During his three days in Bear-Tiger Mountain, Li Xian had no time to practice martial arts. However, his Inner Qi increased rapidly, entirely because he fed on tigers and bears, which greatly replenished his energy reserves. This replenished the Inner Qi that should have been condensed but could not be generated due to poor diet.
"The scions of the Aristocratic Clan families enjoy pampered living conditions, allowing them to accumulate a sufficient amount of Inner Qi with minimal effort."
"If one can Qi Circulation Through the Heavens early on, locking in Qi and Blood and slowing down their decline, one can go further on the path of Martial Dao."
"Although I am not as well-off as them, I can just take it one step at a time and do my best in the present. There is no need to give up on myself, much less to feel envious or inferior."
With a flick of his right hand from his chest pouch, three Medicinal Pills appeared: Deer Blood Pill, Tiger Blood Pill, and Bear Gallbladder Pill...
"Deer Blood Pill is a nourishing pill that replenishes qi Qi and Blood, and its effects are relatively mild. Take this pill first!"
He swallowed the Deer Blood Pill in one gulp. The Medicinal Pills bestowed upon him by the lady had completely different effects from the Medicinal Pills purchased from the Leisure Pill Pavilion.
The difference lies in the difference between the first and second elixir.
Medicinal Pills entered his stomach, a warm sensation surged upwards, like a forest of flesh and blood, or a herd of deer galloping past. His muscles trembled slightly.
[You have consumed Deer Blood Pill, skill Consumption Proficiency +12]
Li Xian used the effects of the elixir to improve his martial arts skills.
[Four Directions Fist]
[Proficiency: 4618/5000 (Major Accomplishment)]
[Proficiency +1]
Two hours later, the effects of the Deer Blood Pill wore off.
The Inner Qi has become more condensed.
"The combination of diet and training is the true path to Martial Dao cultivation."
Li Xian did not immediately swallow the Tiger Blood Pill. Although the effects of the Deer Blood Pill had worn off, the surge of Blood Qi it had generated had not subsided.
A martial artist's physical body is like a lake.
When a martial artist practices martial arts, their Qi and Blood are circulated throughout the body, affecting the bones, muscles, and tendons, just as ripples spread across a lake.
As the punches continued, ripples spread outwards, and only when the body felt tired did the lake begin to ripple.
By stirring up the waves and washing away the surrounding mud, the lake will expand, and only then can a martial artist be considered to have made progress.
Swallowing Medicinal Pills allows their effects to evaporate within the body, stirring up the flow of Qi and Blood, much like reaching into a calm lake and creating ripples.
Then, take advantage of the momentum to practice martial arts, Wave-Pushing Palm.
Progress is faster than usual!
[Your Qi and Blood and qi surge, your fists move like dragons, Proficiency +4]
[Your body is surging like a lake, Wave-Pushing Palm, Proficiency +7]
In Martial Dao training, one either progresses or regresses. If the body's core remains stagnant, it is like a dead lake that will eventually dry up.
Lazy people, even if they insist on practicing martial arts every day, will stop practicing as soon as the lake is slightly disturbed.
Therefore, he practiced martial arts day after day, month after month, year after year, but never made any progress.
Sweating profusely.
Not having to worry about Patrol Duty, Li Xian naturally seized every minute and second, not wanting to waste a single moment.
My hands were so numb from practicing that I couldn't throw a punch anymore.
He then switched to practicing the Clearwind Leg technique.
These two martial arts techniques are very basic, but the more basic a martial art is, the wider its applications.
All the hard work you put in will never be in vain!
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Li Xian took one pill each day, and successively consumed Tiger Blood Pill and Bear Gallbladder Pill.
This was the second time the Tiger Blood Pill had been taken, and because the method of Consumption had Proficiency, its efficacy was slightly better than the last time.
His bones and muscles are strong and his strength has increased considerably. I haven't tested how much weight he can carry yet, but I imagine he's already one of the best among the Guard.
Bear Gallbladder Pill are even more extraordinary.
This pill tastes extremely bitter and fishy, like chewing raw gall. The bitterness is unavoidable and lingers for a long time.
But after swallowing it, it immediately turned into a clear stream, rushing up to the back of the head, Fontanel, and between the eyebrows.
Wisps of white steam rose from three spots.
The most significant change is in the eyes. The pupils are now clearer and more expressive, and the eyesight has noticeably improved.
With the help of the Medicinal Pills, Li Xian's martial arts progressed rapidly in the past two days.
[Four Directions Fist]
[Proficiency: 61/10000 Perfection]
[Description: You have diligently practiced your boxing techniques and finally Perfection. Your boxing spirit is powerful, and your movements are natural. You have transcended the framework of specific moves and can adapt to any situation.]
A casual punch, yet it possesses the demeanor of a grandmaster, exuding a unique aura.
In terms of Four Directions Fist alone, Pang Long is far inferior.
When the Four Directions Fist broke through, it caused the body's core to surge, and the Inner Qi to grow, filling it to more than half full!
The Qi Circulation Through the Heavens is no longer a distant prospect for him.
After Perfection the Four Directions Fist, Li Xian stopped practicing it.
Show what you should show, and hide what you should hide. When you're out in the world, having a trump card that others don't expect gives you more confidence.
The focus is on Clearwind Leg.
[Clearwind Leg]
[Proficiency: 139/1500 Minor Accomplishment]
[Description: Your Leg Technique is graceful, like willows swaying in the wind. You have reached Minor Accomplishment mastery of the Clearwind Leg technique, your leg strength has increased, and it complements the 'Running' skill perfectly. You have also grasped the 'Riding the Wind' characteristic, making you even faster.]
The term "Riding the Wind" refers to using the force of the wind to achieve greater speed.
Even ordinary people will run faster when running with the wind. But once you master the "Riding the Wind" property, it's as if you can step on the wind, making you faster and more agile.
"Call!"
Li Xian exhaled a breath of stale air, clenched his fist, and felt his growing strength and increasingly powerful Inner Qi. He felt completely at peace.
Perfection boxing technique!
He inquired and found that none of the hundreds of Guards had mastered Basic Martial Arts to the point of Perfection.
Because it takes too much time.
Basic Martial Arts are very easy to learn, with almost no entry barrier. Even so, from Initiation to Minor Accomplishment, a talented person might achieve something through two years of diligent and persistent practice.
The time it takes to Minor Accomplishment to Major Accomplishment varies; some take a year, while others take five or six years.
However, the path from Major Accomplishment to Perfection is endless, requiring innate Root Bone, luck, opportunity, or guidance from a master.
Most martial artists have at least considered Perfection their Basic Martial Arts, but ultimately they all give up.
Because when you reach a certain level of mastery, you gradually stop feeling your own progress.
This kind of torment is what truly tests one's heart and breaks one's will.
"My Leg Technique have also reached Minor Accomplishment mastery. I wonder how my strength compares to that of Grade-B House Guard."
"We can put the Four Directions Fist aside for now; it's time to find some time to go to the Idle Martial Pavilion and get an Entry Vehicle Martial Arts!"