Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 142 - 66: The Fundamental Medicine, Nourishing the Wind Force Qi

"What's that?"

Shen Xiaohu looked a bit confused.

Shen Qing decided not to tease him anymore and said, "It's nothing. Uncle and Aunt are doing well. I helped them move, forgot to tell you. I'll take you there tonight."

"Really?"

"Why would I lie? Wipe your nose."

"Oh!" Shen Xiaohu stopped his teary eyes and suddenly felt a bit incompetent, his expression changed, "Damn, why do I always get sand in my eyes?"

Shen Qing shook his head helplessly.

He suddenly thought that Shanwa and Shen Xiaohu had completely opposite personalities.

"Keep practicing. I'll go find the Hall Master, your uncle." Shen Qing patted his shoulder and headed towards the inner courtyard.

On the way, he encountered many Outer Court disciples, each showing him great respect.

They called him senior brother from the left and right, all with smiling faces.

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

Shen Qing went straight to the backyard and coincidentally met Dongxue. He approached and asked, "Is Master here?"

Seeing it was Shen Qing, Dongxue dared not be negligent and quickly said, "Lord Shen, the master is in the study. He said if you come by, to see him."

"Alright, I'll go now."

Dongxue watched Shen Qing's retreating figure, feeling sorry for Li Lingchan in her heart.

"I heard yesterday that the Fourth Miss regretted so much after learning Lord Shen got a martial title. Alas... she spoke too absolutely that day. Otherwise, there might have been some room for maneuver now. With Lord Shen on our side, the other two families probably can't compete."

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

The door of the study room in the backyard was tightly closed.

Shen knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

A voice full of vigor from Li Linfeng came from inside the study.

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

Sunlight shone through Linfeng Hall's window, casting mottled shadows on the polished floor, reflecting on Shen Qing's resolute face.

This scene in Li Linfeng's eyes couldn't help but make him praise inwardly, "What a piece of beautiful jade, I never thought I'd meet such a disciple in this lifetime."

This crisis at Linfeng Hall, if not for Shen Qing stepping in, might have led to their destruction by Mi Gang. Li Linfeng felt grateful to this disciple.

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

Li Linfeng smiled slightly and said emotionally, "Qingzi, this crisis at Linfeng Hall, if not for your timely intervention, my lifelong reputation might have been ruined. Not only that, but the entire family could have been implicated."

Shen Qing quickly waved it off, "Master, you exaggerate. I only did my duty, and it's really the unified effort of Linfeng Hall, not just my credit."

"You're too modest." Li Linfeng nodded, admiringly looking at Shen Qing, "Your cultivation progress is the fastest I've ever seen in my life. In just a few months, you've broken through to the Qi Cultivation Realm. Honestly, I've never seen someone as talented as you."

Shen Qing opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by Li Linfeng, "No need for modest or courteous words."

Li Linfeng continued, "Since you've already broken through to the Qi Cultivation Realm, I suppose you're looking for training methods for it?"

"Indeed, I hope Master will kindly instruct me."

"Are you now able to feel bursts of Qi?"

"In response to Master, somewhat. This Qi, as you previously mentioned, originates from the bone, consolidates in the flesh, and manifests in the skin. However, this feeling still seems weak."

Li Linfeng nodded and said, "This is typical of someone who has just stepped into the Qi Cultivation Realm. Shen Qing, do you know the realms above the Qi Cultivation Realm?"

Shen Qing already had a rough idea from Zhou Yu.

But seeing that Li Linfeng seemed to have more guidance, he chose to conceal it, "Disciple does not know. I hope Master will instruct me."

Li Linfeng said earnestly, "Above the Qi Cultivation Realm, there's the Qi Hai Realm, followed by the Yu Luo Realm, Dan Realm, Innate Realm, and many others. From the names of these realms, can you discern anything?"

Shen Qing pondered for a while, "It seems that starting from the Qi Cultivation Realm, the subsequent realms rarely involve physical training."

"Correct." Li Linfeng praised, "From the Great Perfection of Qi and Blood to the Qi Cultivation Realm, these realms are generally termed Body Refining Realms by those above."

"Body Refining?"

Li Linfeng nodded, "The spiritual energy in this world, the great path, can be transformed into martial arts for human use."

"However, the human body is too fragile. To cultivate and utilize this spiritual energy, one needs a body far superior to the ordinary, a vessel capable of bearing this power."

"The more solid and larger this vessel, the more power it can bear, mastering the might of heaven and earth, accomplishing things ordinary people cannot. At the peak of cultivation, burning mountains, boiling seas, even making the body holy and achieving longevity are possible."

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

"The Qi Cultivation Realm is the final realm of body refining. For many families of officials and noble disciples, they might have been nurtured almost enough from birth without needing much thought." Li Linfeng said, "But for us martial artists at the bottom, it's crucial."

"If you want to progress further, and perhaps join the court to learn higher martial arts stages, you must cultivate enough Qi. The essence of Qi Cultivation lies in the word 'cultivate.'"

With that, Li Linfeng took out a yellowed piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to Shen Qing, "Medicine cannot be separated from martial arts. This is a fundamental recipe for cultivating Qi that I've developed over many years. Taking it daily can help you refine more Qi and enhance your cultivation."

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

"Now I'll teach you the guiding direction for Wind riding Force. You can learn it as well." Li Linfeng's voice was deep and rhythmic.

Finishing his words, he demonstrated the flow of Power, reciting the formula slowly, "The mind moves, Qi follows the mind, Power arises from the heart, strength comes from Qi. In guidance, it is like wind through a bamboo forest, leaving no trace; where Power reaches, it is like breaking bamboo, unstoppable."

Gradually, the air around Li Linfeng seemed to be driven by an invisible force. He pointed with his hands, and the air exploded with a rustling sound.

Seeing his somewhat exhausted state, Li Linfeng felt a bit lost but calmed himself, "Did you remember everything?"

Shen Qing nodded, "I remembered."

Seeing this, a glimmer of satisfaction flashed in Li Linfeng's eyes, "Good, you cultivate Qi while using this Power. When you've increased your Power to the maximum, you will reach the Great Perfection of Qi Cultivation Realm and open up the Qi Sea."

Shen Qing thought for a moment and asked further, "How do I open up the Qi Sea?"

"To open the Qi Sea! You can either receive the benefits of the Great Zhou Court, receiving Wish Power Pearls distributed by the court and use Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to break through; or accept the heritage of certain sacred places... As for taking shortcuts, if you have a lot of financial resources, it's also possible."

Shen Qing frowned; it seemed none of these were possible for martial artists like them at the bottom.

As if knowing Shen Qing's thoughts, Li Linfeng said, "Now that you have a martial title, you don't need to be anxious. In the future, you can join the court and serve it, which is the best way to break through to the Qi Hai Realm."

"Disciple understands."

"You may go. If there's anything you don't understand, come ask me anytime."

"Yes."

Shen Qing bowed again and exited the study.

He looked at the blue sky, muttering to himself, "Now that I have a martial title, I'll need to find a way to secure an official position in the future."