Chapter 17

"Disciple, calm down, calm down. Although this has saved your life, it has also caused your twelve main meridians to become congested. The vast essence energy is like solid ice. If you had the cultivation of the Qi Gathering Realm, you would have advanced your skills due to the abundance of essence energy. However, as an infant, you have no internal energy at all, and cannot channel it into your dantian, thus you cannot resolve such a large amount of essence energy. Now, your dantian and twelve main meridians are congested due to the vast essence energy, making it difficult for your internal cultivation to progress. Although your meridians grow as you age, this slight growth is not enough to affect the essence energy in your twelve main meridians. Therefore, your master has specially taught you the 'Qi Nourishing and Essence Cultivating Technique.' This technique is different from the 'Essence Cultivating Technique' that is widely spread outside. It was deeply researched and evolved by the founding ancestor of Kunwu, and has some effect of 'nourishing the meridians and expanding the channels,' although the effect is weak, it can still be considered a 'unique technique.'"

Ye Qingxuan nodded slowly, but was inwardly very surprised. He never expected that the 'Qi Nourishing and Essence Cultivating Technique' would be a unique technique, which was indeed quite unexpected.

In the world of martial arts, apart from being divided into "ten colors and thirty grades" based on their level, they are also categorized into "Qi Techniques," "Martial Skills," and "Unique Techniques" based on their type.

"Qi Techniques," as the name suggests, are methods for cultivating qi, also known as "internal skills." "Qi" is the foundation of all martial arts techniques in this world, and all martial skills rely on "qi" to be executed.

"Martial Skills" are the basic techniques of martial arts application, such as a series of saber techniques, sword techniques, palm techniques, fist techniques, leg techniques, and body techniques. All techniques used against enemies for combat are considered martial skills.

The third type, "Unique Techniques," are the most peculiar martial arts techniques in this world. They are mainly divided into two categories:

One category is techniques that allow your moves or internal energy to carry some additional properties. For example, some methods can make your attacks carry "fire energy" or "cold energy," instantly enhancing the quality of your attacks and making them incredibly powerful. This method of adding additional properties to your moves or internal energy is one type of "unique technique."

The other category is even rarer and more unique. These techniques do not increase internal energy or be used against enemies, but are special methods that change the basic physical attributes of humans. These techniques expand meridians, strengthen blood and qi, fortify bones, and toughen tendons... They can be said to harness the power of nature. Even someone with extremely mediocre martial arts talent can use these techniques to change their physical constitution, achieving unobstructed meridians and abundant blood and qi, thus transforming from a mediocre talent to a genius. Such techniques are extremely rare, and any sect that possesses them is usually a prestigious lineage. Even among the top ten sects in the martial world, not every sect has such unique techniques. With these techniques, it is entirely possible to ensure that all disciples become martial arts geniuses, thereby defending their status in the martial world.

If a new sect possesses such techniques, it can attract countless elite disciples to learn, and as long as the sect can protect itself from collapse in the first few decades, it will be sufficient to ensure the prosperity and growth of the sect, becoming a major new sect and occupying an important position in the martial world.

Lingxu Zhenren stroked his long eyebrows and continued, "This 'Qi Nourishing and Essence Cultivating Technique' was evolved by the founding ancestor and later improved by several generations of Kunwu masters. Its effects are miraculous and are an effective means of curing the congestion in your meridians. Although it is far inferior to the 'Reversing the Mystic Pulse Cultivation Technique' of Shu Mountain, it should not be underestimated. Since you were young, I have often practiced with you and given you massages. Additionally, you started practicing the 'Qi Nourishing and Essence Cultivating Technique' at the age of three. I believe that in a few years, by the time you are fourteen, you will be able to resolve the congestion in your meridians. At that time, with the vast essence energy stored in your body and your natural talent of having twelve main meridians unobstructed, your cultivation of internal energy will progress rapidly, and within a few years, you will reach the Qi Gathering Realm, becoming a rising star in the Yunzhou martial world."

As the old Taoist spoke, he became increasingly animated, and Qingxuan also shook off his depression, filled with boundless hope for his future. "Disciple thanks Master for your cultivation and guidance." Qingxuan jumped off the wooden chair and, with a thud, thud, thud, respectfully bowed three times.

He never expected that the unfortunate 'Qi Nourishing and Essence Cultivating Technique' had such effects! It turns out I am not a mediocre talent in my Master's eyes! But a genius! With the long-standing depression cleared, little Qingxuan was extremely excited and sincerely bowed three times to his Master. At the same time, he felt a bit resentful for having underestimated this technique over the years and not practicing it diligently. It seems that his dream of becoming a martial arts expert will be delayed. After returning, he will definitely practice even harder to achieve his goal of becoming an expert as soon as possible.

"Disciple, stand up. Let me take your pulse and see how your technique is progressing." "Ah?" Qingxuan was immediately taken aback. He had treated the technique as a piece of junk and only practiced it a few times for show, never putting in any hard work. "Hmm—what's wrong?" Could this disciple be so lazy that he never practiced? The old Taoist's eyes narrowed, and his tone became stern. "No—nothing." Qingxuan dared not tell the truth. "Come over—"

A light shout, and the Master's authority instantly erupted. "Yes, Master." Helplessly, Qingxuan, feeling somewhat guilty, extended his hand. Lingxu Zhenren gently placed his hand on Qingxuan's pulse, closed his eyes, and lightly stroked his beard. Qingxuan felt a warm current flow from his Master's hand to his wrist, then up his arm to the Jiquan point under his armpit. At this moment, Qingxuan involuntarily shivered, feeling extremely comfortable. Hmm? Another of his Master's cherished beard hairs broke off. Qingxuan's heart tightened, and he immediately lowered his head, waiting for a scolding. One breath, two breaths... After several breaths, the expected scolding did not come. Qingxuan, puzzled, couldn't help but look up at his Master. He saw that Lingxu Zhenren's originally changed expression had become extremely cautious, as if he was verifying something... Could it be that heaven pities me, and at this moment, some kind of turn of events is happening?

Originally, when Lingxu Zhenren saw his little disciple Qingxuan's evasive attitude, he suspected that he had been lazy in his practice and was preparing to warn him after a brief inspection. However, during the inspection, when his internal energy reached the Jiquan point, he felt a sudden change, which made the old Taoist's eyes suddenly open wide, and his expression became puzzled, leading to a more careful verification. The sudden change in expression scared Qingxuan into a cold sweat. The subsequent puzzled expression made Qingxuan feel a bit strange.