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Chapter 142: Chapter 66 Medicine, Nourish Wind Force Qi

"What?"

Shen Xiaohu was a bit stunned.

Shen Qing decided not to tease him any longer and said, "It's alright, your aunt and uncle are doing well. I moved them and forgot to tell you. I'll take you there tonight."

"Really?"

"Why would I lie to you? Wipe your nose."

"Oh!" Shen Xiaohu stopped his tears, suddenly feeling quite pathetic. His expression changed, "Damn, why do my eyes always get sand in them?"

Shen Qing helplessly shook his head.

Suddenly, he felt that Shanwa and the two had entirely different personalities, like two extremes.

"Keep practicing. I'm going to see Uncle, the Hall Master." Shen Qing patted his shoulder and walked toward the inner courtyard.

On the way, he encountered many disciples of the Outer Court, all of whom were extremely respectful toward him.

'Brother' from the left, 'brother' from the right, all faces smiling.

It seemed that the news of him killing the Boss of Mi Gang had spread, making him quite renowned among many people.

Shen Qing went straight to the backyard and happened to meet Dongxue, to whom he asked, "Is Master here?"

Seeing it was Shen Qing, Dongxue dared not delay and hurriedly said, "Lord Shen, the master is in the study. He said if Lord Shen comes, to please seek him out."

"Alright, I'll go now."

Maid Dongxue lifted her head to watch Shen Qing's departing figure, feeling pity for Li Lingchan in her heart.

"I heard that yesterday, when Miss Four heard that Lord Shen had obtained a martial title, her face swelled with regret. Ah... If only she hadn't spoken so definitively that day, perhaps there would still be room to maneuver now. With Lord Shen in Qi Niang's favor, the other branches probably can't compete anymore."

She shook her head, stopped thinking about it further, and left with her head held high and chest puffed out.

In the backyard study, the door was tightly closed.

Shen Qing knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

A robust voice came from inside the study.

Shen Qing pushed open the door and walked in, seeing Li Linfeng sitting in a chair, smiling brightly at him.

The sunlight streamed through the windows of Linfeng Hall, spreading across the smooth floor and casting mottled shadows on Shen Qing's resolute face.

This scene, in Li Linfeng's eyes, made him inwardly commend, "What a fine piece of jade indeed, I never thought I'd encounter such a disciple in my lifetime."

If it hadn't been for Shen Qing's intervention, Linfeng Hall would have nearly been destroyed by Mi Gang. Li Linfeng felt a sense of gratitude toward this disciple.

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"Disciple Shen Qing, greets Master." Shen Qing bowed, his voice neither servile nor overbearing.

Li Linfeng smiled slightly, emotionally saying, "Qingzi, the recent crisis in Linfeng Hall was nearly disastrous. Had you not acted timely, I fear my whole reputation would have been utterly destroyed, not to mention possibly bringing ruin upon our family and disciples."

Shen Qing quickly waved his hands, "Master, you overstate it. I only did my duty, and besides, it was the unified effort of everyone in Linfeng Hall, not just my own doing."

"You're too modest." Li Linfeng nodded, admiringly watching Shen Qing, "The speed of your cultivation's progress is truly rare in my lifetime. In just a few months, you've broken through to the Qi Cultivation Realm. Honestly, I've never seen someone as exceptionally talented as you."

Shen Qing opened his mouth to speak, but Li Linfeng stopped him, "Let's skip the modesty and pleasantries."

Li Linfeng changed the subject and continued, "Since you've now broken through to the Qi Cultivation Realm, I presume you're interested in the training method for the Qi Cultivation Realm, right?"

"Exactly, I humbly ask for your guidance, Master."

"Can you now feel the surges of Qi from time to time?"

"Master, I can feel it somewhat. This Qi is like what Master mentioned before, originating from the bones, condensing in the flesh, and emanating from the skin, but the sensation still seems somewhat weak."

Li Linfeng nodded and said, "This is what it's like to just step into the Qi Cultivation Realm. Shen Qing, do you know the realms above the Qi Cultivation Realm?"

Shen Qing had already gotten a general idea from Zhou Yu before.

But seeing that Li Linfeng apparently still had guidance to offer, he chose to hide this and said, "Disciple does not know, and looks forward to Master's teachings."

Li Linfeng said earnestly, "Above the Qi Cultivation Realm, there is the Qi Hai Realm, and beyond that the Yu Luo Realm, Dan Realm, Innate Realm, among many other realms. Can you glean some clues from these names of the realms?"

Shen Qing pondered for a moment and said, "It seems that starting from the Qi Cultivation Realm, the later realms rarely involve the refinement of the physical body."

"Correct." Li Linfeng approved, "In fact, from the Great Perfection of Qi and Blood to the Qi Cultivation Realm, the higher-ups like to collectively refer to them as the Body Refining Realm."

"Body Refining?"

Li Linfeng nodded, "Indeed, the heavens and earth contain the Spiritual Energy of the Great Dao, which can be utilized by us humans and transformed into the learning of Martial Arts."

"However, the human body is too frail, and if one wants to cultivate and utilize this kind of Spiritual Energy, one must have a physique far superior to ordinary people, a vessel that can bear this strength."

"The more robust and larger this vessel, the more power it can hold, until one grasps the great forces of heaven and earth, achieving many things ordinary people cannot. With ultimate cultivation, burning mountains and boiling seas, and even physical sanctification and longevity are possible."

"Burning mountains and boiling seas, longevity!" Shen Qing's expression grew solemn.

"The Qi Cultivation Realm, as the final realm of Body Refining, may not require much effort for many children of official families and famous clans, possibly polished almost from birth," Li Lin said, "But for us at the lower levels of martial artists, it is also crucial."

"If you want to go further, and later have the opportunity to enter the court to study higher realms of Martial Arts, you must cultivate enough Qi. The key to Qi Cultivation lies in the 'cultivation'."

Saying this, Li Linfeng took out an aged piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to Shen Qing: "Medicine and Martial Arts are inseparable. This is the fundamental Medicine formula I've deduced over the years to cultivate Qi, consuming it daily will help you condense more Qi, enhancing your cultivation."

"Thank you, Master, for your generous gift." Shen Qing took the paper, full of gratitude.

"I will now teach you the guiding direction of the Wind riding Force, which you can learn as well," Li Linfeng's voice was low and rhythmic.

Having said that, he demonstrated the flow of the Force, slowly reciting the incantation: "The heart moves with the will, Qi moves with the heart, strength arises from the heart, power emanates from Qi. In guiding, like the wind passing through a bamboo forest leaving no trace; where the Force reaches, like breaking bamboo, unstoppable."

Gradually, an invisible force seemed to be pushing the airflow around Li Linfeng; he suddenly pointed with both hands, and the airflow burst forth instantaneously, emitting a rustling sound.

Seeing himself so depleted of energy, Li Linfeng felt somewhat disappointed and calmed his mind to say, "Have you remembered all that?"

Shen Qing nodded, "I have remembered."

Seeing this, a hint of relief flashed in Li Linfeng's eyes, "That's good. While you cultivate Qi, you should also refine the usage of this Power. When your body's strength increases to the utmost, it will be the Great Perfection of Qi Cultivation Realm, and you can begin to open your Qi Sea."

Shen Qing thought for a moment, then still asked, "How can I begin to open the Qi Sea?"

"To open the Qi Sea! Either accept the official supports from the Great Zhou Court and obtain the Wish Power Pearls distributed by the court, using Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to make a breakthrough; or accept the inheritance of certain holy places... As for the other shortcuts and underhanded methods, having immense wealth can also do the trick."

Shen Qing frowned; none of the options seemed feasible for someone from the lower levels of martial artists.

Li Linfeng, as if knowing Shen Qing's thoughts, said, "Now that you have a martial title, you need not panic. In the future, you can join the court to serve the Zhou Dynasty, which is the best way to break through to the Qi Hai Realm."

"Disciple understands."

"You may go now. If you don't understand anything, come and ask me at any time."

"Yes."

Shen Qing bowed again and left the study.

He looked up at the azure sky, muttering to himself, "It seems with a martial title, I'll have to find a way to secure an official position in the future."