novellhall Chapter 58 A False Alarm, Hunyuan Fusion
Chapter 58 A False Alarm, Hunyuan Fusion
Forget it, what am I doing observing things out there?
Go in.
Should we prepare something?
Lu Qingfeng pondered for a long time, bought some things at the store next door, and then walked into Hengtai Martial Arts School.
The interior space is spacious, with thick bluestone slabs on the floor that have been polished to a shine.
Swords, spears, halberds, sandbags, and wooden stakes were placed against the walls on both sides. Several young people dressed in training clothes were practicing horse stance in the corner, their movements were neat and their breathing was steady.
There was a raised platform at the back, covered with a red carpet, with a plaque that read "Respect for Teachers and Values the Way" hanging next to it. The overall layout was very orderly, just like a traditional martial arts school.
"Brother, what's up?" A middle-aged man in a black training uniform approached, with a muscular build, bright eyes, and a rugged aura from years of martial arts training.
Lu Qingfeng took out a cigarette and offered it to him, waving his hand with a smile: "I work at the bookstore next door, just came to check it out. A newly opened martial arts school? We'll be neighbors from now on, let's keep in touch."
The man took the cigarette but didn't smoke it: "So you're Boss Lu, I've heard so much about you. I'm a coach at the gym, my surname is Wang. Our manager just took over this place and is still settling in."
While talking to the man, Lu Qingfeng subtly glanced around.
As perception spread, everyone in the hall had pure Qi and blood, free from any evil Qi. The equipment only had the smell of smoke and fire from years of use, without any abnormal energy fluctuations.
Of course, he had sensed these things before coming. What Lu Qingfeng needed to do now was to observe even more intensely, and his mental power was being stimulated a second time! The target was the students.
Although the trainees' breathing rhythms were not particularly refined, they exuded a sense of groundedness, showing no signs of being manipulated or corrupted.
"Where is your curator? Would it be convenient to meet him?" Lu Qingfeng asked casually.
Coach Wang pointed to the cubicle behind the platform: "The head instructor is organizing the boxing manuals inside. I'll go call him."
A moment later, a tall, elderly man came out.
His hair was gray, but he was in good spirits. He wore a faded training uniform with a black belt around his waist. His steps were steady and silent, yet they carried an indescribable sense of weight.
"I am honored by your presence, Mr. Lu. I have failed to greet you properly." The old man's voice was loud and clear. His gaze fell on Lu Qingfeng with scrutiny, but without malice.
Lu Qingfeng's heart stirred. He circulated his aura to suppress his own aura and sensed the other party.
The old man's vital energy was like a deep pool, calm and still, yet it contained a power that did not match his appearance. He had no evil aura, but instead exuded a righteous and peaceful aura.
The network panel remained silent, with no notification indicating that the battle had begun.
Not an enemy unit.
"Director Li, you're too kind," Lu Qingfeng replied with a smile. "I just came to say hello and hope you'll take care of me in the future."
The two chatted for a few minutes, mostly about neighborly greetings and trivial matters concerning the operation of the martial arts school.
Lu Qingfeng could sense the old man's martial arts demeanor; he was purely motivated by a desire to pass on martial arts and improve his health, without any ulterior motives.
After confirming that everything was correct, Lu Qingfeng felt relieved. He chatted for a few more minutes before getting up to take his leave: "I won't disturb your practice any longer. Please come to the bookstore often when you have time."
"Definitely, definitely." Director Li personally escorted him to the door.
Back at the bookstore, Xu Lun was hunched over the counter, scrolling through her phone. Lu Qingfeng, of course, couldn't tolerate such a thief, so he assigned her the task of finding new educational materials for the children, though there was little chance she'd find anything. (Trying not to laugh)
He then returned to the backyard, closed the doors between the front house and the backyard, and told Jolyne not to come in unless necessary.
Just in case, Lu Qingfeng returned to his room and closed the door for a second layer of protection.
After everything was in order, he took out a Mind-Concentrating Pill and a Qi-Blood Pill from his backpack and swallowed them together.
Get ready to ascend to the steroid planet!
The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, and a warm, gentle energy slid down the throat, quickly spreading to every part of the body.
[You have used the Mind-Concentrating Pill and the Qi-Blood Pill; Qi-Gathering skill is being assessed...]
[Your absorption of the medicinal effects of the elixir has increased!]
And this unexpected surprise?
It seems I'll need to allocate more skill points to this area from now on, but I shouldn't be distracted while cultivating.
Lu Qingfeng sat down cross-legged and began practicing the "Basic Breathing Method: Nourishing Qi".
The Mind-Concentrating Pill stabilizes the mind, while the Blood-Qi Pill stimulates the flow of blood and qi, causing the blood and qi within the body to surge like a rising tide.
Breathing becomes long and rhythmic. With each inhale and exhale, the faint energy between heaven and earth is continuously drawn into the body, merging with the power of the elixir and one's own qi and blood.
The bottlenecks accumulated through previous cultivation were as thin as paper, shattering instantly under the impact of this immense energy.
Qi and blood flow smoothly through the meridians without any stagnation, and each cycle is more harmonious and fluid.
The Qi within his dantian became increasingly solid, like water droplets gathering into a stream, flowing slowly and nourishing his muscles, bones, and flesh.
[Your continued practice of the "Basic Breathing Techniques: Nourishing Qi" has greatly nourished your Qi and blood!]
[The "Basic Breathing Techniques: Cultivating Qi" has been mastered to perfection!]
[Power system assessment in progress... Assessment successful!]
[New effect added to "Basic Breathing Techniques: Cultivating Qi": Extended Qi Flow!]
[The speed of natural blood and qi recovery increases by 30%!]
During eating/cultivation, the increase in Qi and blood is doubled, and resistance to Yin energy is slightly enhanced!
Before the effects of the elixir had worn off, Lu Qingfeng's heart stirred, and he remembered the "Hun Yuan Zhuang" in the lingering image of Shou Zhenzi's Daoist thoughts.
He stood up, feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, lowered his waist and sat in a horse stance, his hands clasped in front of his chest as if embracing a circle, which was the starting posture of the Hunyuan stance.
Based on a perfect breathing technique, the circulation of Qi and blood is smooth and unimpeded.
Try combining breathing rhythms with stance training. When inhaling, let your breath sink to your dantian and your qi and blood be drawn inward. When exhaling, let your qi and blood be released outward, flowing along the stance to nourish your limbs and bones.
Once, twice, three times... Qi and blood gradually harmonize with the standing meditation, and breathing is no longer just simple inhalation and exhalation, but becomes integrated with the standing meditation, forming a unique cycle.
The aura around him also changed, no longer outwardly violent, but like the posture of the Hunyuan stance, round and heavy, and able to be controlled at will.
You have mastered a new skill: Hunyuan Breathing Technique Lv1
[Effect: Combining breathing exercises and stance training, the increase in Qi and blood during practice is 30%, and the efficiency of physical tempering is improved.]
New special effect: Unity of Primordial Chaos. During cultivation, the aura can be further refined to enhance one's fusion level.
Increased tolerance to foreign energies, enhancing the body's energy tolerance.
Your understanding of essence and spirit has increased; you can now convert spiritual energy into vital energy!
[Spiritual power attribute lost!]
[You have grasped the application of the higher-level energy system "Qi," but the assessment of your related knowledge has failed...]
Lu Qingfeng slowly finished his practice, exhaling a breath of turbid air. The white vapor condensed into a straight line in the air, lingering for a long time.
The spiritual power came from his profession as a Qi Refiner. Before this, he had never come into contact with this kind of free energy. It was a completely foreign energy to his body. Now that he was able to combine the two, it was a pleasant surprise!
As for the application of Qi, there's no rush.
Laying a solid foundation is the beginning of everything.
A smile appeared on Lu Qingfeng's lips. He struck while the iron was hot, taking several Body Tempering Pills to continue tempering his physique.
[You have used a Body Tempering Pill, and it is now synergizing with the Qi Gathering skill effect...]
[Powerful absorption! Your physical strength has increased!]