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Chapter 7:
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Chapter 7: Blowing It Out of Proportion
Li Xuan withdrew his gaze and assumed the appearance of a strict teacher.
"Your example, although crude, captures the essence."
Xu Yan breathed a sigh of relief, silently admonishing himself: 'I can't make random comparisons anymore. If I leave a bad impression on Master, it'll be disastrous!'
"Among those who can achieve Golden Bones, one in ten thousand, even if the speed of cultivation in the early stages is not as fast as the ancient prodigies, if one can achieve Golden Bones, they will be no weaker than the ancient prodigies!"
Li Xuan continued to fabricate, "To refine Golden Bones, it relies on perseverance, talent, and persistence. Blood and qi penetrate the bones, refining them to the marrow, then trigger the transformation of blood and qi, circulating nine times to form Golden Bones."
"The difficulty of Golden Bones goes without saying. Perseverance, talent, and persistence are indispensable. Achieving Golden Bones paves a smooth path in martial arts."
Xu Yan listened with excitement, "Master, I will definitely refine Golden Bones!"
"I am pleased with your ambition, but everything should be done within your limits. There is no need to demand too much!"
Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
In his heart, he muttered, 'You refining Golden Bones? I can't wait for that day!'
At this moment, Xu Yan couldn't wait to start practicing immediately, striving to refine his bones as soon as possible, to achieve Golden Bones!
After listening to his Master's words, he was filled with enthusiasm!
"Master, what about Jade Bones? What are Jade Bones?"
Xu Yan didn't forget that among the ranks of bone refinement, there was one above Golden Bones, which was Jade Bones!
"Jade Bones!"
Li Xuan paused and said, "Originally, I didn't intend to mention Jade Bones, but since you asked, I'll tell you."
His mind raced as he fabricated information about Jade Bones.
"Jade Bones are flawless, crystal clear like jade. Those who can refine Jade Bones are one in a million!"
Li Xuan stood up, one hand behind his back, slightly raising his head, displaying an air of superiority.
He slowly began, "Disciple, Jade Bones cannot be achieved through talent, perseverance, or persistence alone. Those who can achieve Jade Bones are favored by fate, favored by heaven and earth. Only those with extraordinary insight, who can sense the great Dao, can achieve Jade Bones!"
"Remember, don't aim too high!"
Xu Yan was greatly shocked, hearing about fate, being favored by heaven and earth, and having extraordinary insight. It was too mystical!
The more mystical it was, the more powerful it implied. Once Jade Bones were achieved, the individual would be incomparably strong.
"Master, what if one refines Jade Bones?"
Li Xuan looked at him thoughtfully and said, "Regarding Jade Bones, there is a saying: Jade Bones are flawless and eternal! Once Jade Bones are achieved, even after death, after enduring thousands of years, they will not decay. They may even become treasures of heaven and earth, as if they have a spirit, becoming rare treasures in the world!"
Li Xuan elaborated, blowing Jade Bones out of proportion!
Xu Yan was deeply moved, clenching his fists tightly, full of enthusiasm, eager to refine Jade Bones immediately.
Li Xuan patted his shoulder and said, "I don't expect you to achieve Jade Bones. Remember this and do your best."
"Master, rest assured, disciple will work hard and will not disappoint your expectations!"
Li Xuan looked pleased, thinking to himself, 'Since bone refinement has been mentioned, I might as well fabricate about organ refinement too.'
Seeing Xu Yan, who seemed full of energy like a chicken injected with blood, he knew he would be full of fighting spirit for a short time.
Seizing the inspiration now, he might as well tell him about organ refinement.
So Li Xuan began, "Since I have already detailed the method of bone refinement for you, let me also tell you about organ refinement. I will answer your questions about the basic realms in detail."
"Thank you, Master, disciple will listen diligently!"
Xu Yan said respectfully.
"Organ refinement is about tempering the viscera, enhancing their vitality and toughness. Those who have achieved mastery of organ refinement, even if their heart is pierced, will not die. They can rely on blood and Qi to heal and recover the heart. Of course, this is only for ordinary injuries. If they are injured by the power of blood and Qi, it's a different story..."
Li Xuan spoke calmly and unhurriedly.
Xu Yan was shocked to hear that even if the heart was pierced, they wouldn't die, and they could recover with blood and Qi?
The strength of martial arts indeed surpassed ordinary imagination!
"The five organs correspond to the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. When Qi and blood circulate through the five organs, harmoniously merging into one, integrating the five elements, it signifies the perfection of organ refinement. This further integrates the basic realms, consolidating them into one's body. When the tendons and bones resonate, and Qi and blood surge like stars, it is considered the beginning..."
Li Xuan fabricated the theory of organ refinement and some rough methods of refinement. He wasn't a real practitioner, nor had any techniques. Naturally, the fabricated cultivation methods couldn't be very detailed, but there was still a rough outline.
Because of this, after Li Xuan finished speaking, he added, "Disciple, you must remember, true cultivation involves enlightenment and understanding. Only in this way can you find your own path."
"The methods I have passed on to you represent the true essence of martial arts. You must comprehend the 'meaning' within them on your own, without being bound by specific rules. Do you understand?"
Xu Yan respectfully bowed, saying, "Yes, Master. Your disciple will keep this in mind, constantly seeking enlightenment, and will never slack off or be bound by rules!"
"You understand. I am pleased," Li Xuan said with a satisfied expression.
"Get ready, do some chores, feed the chickens or whatever, and then start practicing."
After sending off Xu Yan, Li Xuan took out that Thousand-Year-old Mountain Ginseng with a conflicted expression on his face. This was a rare item. Wouldn't it be a waste to stew it now?
"It's such a large root. Stewing a bit won't hurt. I've never tasted Thousand-Year-old Mountain Ginseng in my two lifetimes."
Li Xuan pinched off two long roots and instructed Xu Yan to use them to stew chicken tomorrow.
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After finishing his hectic tasks, Xu Yan began his cultivation. He assumed a horse stance, tempering his skin, while carefully pondering the methods of bone and organ refinement taught by his master.
"I must understand the meaning within them, comprehend their mysteries!"
Gradually, Xu Yan gained some insights. The specific methods of bone and organ refinement had a clear direction.
"To refine the skin in this way, then bone and organ refinement shouldn't differ too much. It's just a matter of different ways to mobilize Qi and blood, and the direction of tempering... I understand!"
Xu Yan was excited.
The next day, after eating a meal of Thousand-Year-old Mountain Ginseng stewed chicken, Li Xuan was surprised to find that he felt more energized and his endurance had increased. His body had even become slightly stronger.
"The Thousand-Year-old Mountain Ginseng of this world actually has such miraculous effects?"
He immediately took out the entire ginseng and instructed Xu Yan to stew a bit every day.
Although ginseng was precious, one's own body was more important.
Xu Yan was deeply moved, his eyes moist: "This is my token of gratitude to Master, yet he readily used it to assist me in cultivation. I cannot disappoint Master!"
"After I achieve bone refinement, I'll go back and pick a beautiful token of gratitude for Master!"
As Xu Yan continued his cultivation, he felt his qi and blood become more vigorous, the speed of tempering his skin greatly increased, and the medicinal power of ginseng continued to be refined, enhancing his qi and blood, and accelerating the speed of tempering his skin.
"At the latest, the day after tomorrow, I will complete the refinement of my skin!"
Xu Yan felt excited about the progress of his skin refinement!
(End of Chapter 7)
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Translated by Evil Duke.
Translated by Evil Duke.