I'm Just Making Up The Exercises, My Disciple, Have You Really Mastered Them?

Chapter 7: Blowing It Out of Proportion (Seeking to Continue Reading)

Li Xuan withdrew his gaze and resumed his stern teacher-like appearance.

"Your metaphor, although crude, does convey the intended meaning."

Xu Yan breathed a sigh of relief and secretly admonished himself, "I shouldn't make random metaphors anymore. If I leave a bad impression on my master, it would be disastrous!"

"Among thousands, only one can achieve Golden Bones. Even if the cultivation speed in the early stages is not as fast as the ancient prodigies, if one can achieve Golden Bones, they would be no weaker than the ancient prodigies."

Li Xuan continued to fabricate, "To refine Golden Bones, one relies on perseverance, talent, and persistence. Qi and blood permeate the bones, refining them to the marrow, triggering a transformation of qi and blood. This cycle repeats nine times, and Golden Bones are formed."

"The difficulty of achieving Golden Bones is self-evident. Perseverance, talent, and persistence are all indispensable. If one can achieve Golden Bones, the path of Martial Dao will be smooth."

Xu Yan listened with excitement, "Master, I will definitely refine Golden Bones!"

"I am pleased with your ambition, but you should do everything within your capabilities. There is no need to demand too much."

Li Xuan nodded with satisfaction.

In his heart, he muttered, "You have to be kidding if you think you can refine Golden Bones!"

At this moment, Xu Yan wished to start cultivating immediately, striving to refine his bones as soon as possible and achieve Golden Bones.

After listening to his master's words, he was filled with enthusiasm and motivation.

"Master, what about Jade Bones? What are Jade Bones?"

Xu Yan did not forget that above Golden Bones in the Bone Refining realm, there was another level called Jade Bones.

"Jade Bones, ah!"

Li Xuan paused and said, "Originally, I didn't plan to talk about Jade Bones, but since you asked, I'll tell you."

His mind was racing, fabricating explanations about Jade Bones.

"Jade Bones are flawless and crystal-clear like jade. Those who can refine Jade Bones are one in a million."

Li Xuan stood up, one hand behind his back, and slightly raised his head, displaying an air of superiority.

He slowly spoke, "Disciple, Jade Bones cannot be achieved through talent, perseverance, or persistence alone. Those who can achieve Jade Bones are not only lucky but also favored by heaven and earth. Only those who possess extraordinary comprehension and can sense the Great Dao can become Jade Bones."

"Remember, don't aim too high."

Xu Yan was greatly shocked, as it seemed that achieving Jade Bones required luck, being favored by heaven and earth, and sensing the Great Dao. It was too mysterious!

The more mysterious it was, the more it meant that once Jade Bones were refined, the stronger one would become.

"Master, what will happen if I refine Jade Bones?"

Li Xuan looked at him meaningfully and said, "Regarding Jade Bones, there is a saying: Jade Bones are flawless and eternal, never decaying throughout eternity."

"Once Jade Bones are achieved, even after death and countless ages, they will not decay. They may even be transformed by the passage of time into treasures of heaven and earth, as if they have spirits, becoming rare treasures in the world."

Li Xuan started to fabricate and exaggeratedly praised Jade Bones, making them seem extraordinary.

Xu Yan was deeply shaken, tightly clenching his fists, filled with hot blood, wishing to refine Jade Bones immediately.

Li Xuan patted his shoulder and said, "I don't expect you to achieve Jade Bones. Just keep this belief in your heart and do your best."

Xu Yan clenched his fists and said excitedly, "Master, rest assured, I will work hard and not disappoint your expectations!"

Li Xuan had a look of satisfaction on his face and thought, since he had already mentioned Bone Refining, he might as well fabricate something about Internal Organ Refining as well.

Seeing Xu Yan's appearance, as if he had been injected with chicken blood, he would be full of fighting spirit for a short period of time.

Taking advantage of the inspiration, Li Xuan decided to also tell him about Internal Organ Refining.

So, Li Xuan began, "Since I have already explained the method of Bone Refining in detail, let me also tell you about Internal Organ Refining. I will answer all your questions about this foundational realm."

"Thank you, Master. I will listen attentively!" Xu Yan said respectfully.

"Internal Organ Refining is the process of tempering the internal organs, enhancing their vitality and strength. Those who have achieved mastery in Internal Organ Refining will not die even if their heart is injured. They can use their qi and blood to heal and recover their heart. Of course, this only applies to ordinary injuries. If they are injured by the power of qi and blood, it would be different..." Li Xuan said calmly.

Xu Yan was shocked to hear this. Not dying even if the heart is injured? Being able to heal with qi and blood? The strength of Martial Dao truly exceeded ordinary imagination!

"The five organs correspond to the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The qi and blood circulate through the five organs, forming a harmonious unity. When the five elements are integrated, it is considered a complete Internal Organ Refining. Then, by integrating the basic state, summarizing it within oneself, and experiencing the thunderous sound of the tendons and bones, when the qi and blood are like a protective barrier, that is when one has entered the door..." Li Xuan explained the theory of Internal Organ Refining and some rough methods.

He was not a real cultivator and did not have any cultivation techniques. The cultivation method he made up naturally couldn't be very detailed, but it had a rough outline.

Because of this, after Li Xuan finished speaking, he added, "Disciple, you must remember that true cultivation is about enlightenment and understanding. Only by doing so can you find your own path."

"The method I am passing on to you is the true essence of Martial Dao. You must comprehend and understand the 'meaning' within it on your own, without being confined to specific forms. Do you understand?" Xu Yan respectfully bowed and said, "Yes, Master. I will keep it in mind, constantly comprehend, and never slack off or be confined to forms."

"I am pleased that you understand," Li Xuan said with a satisfied expression.

"After tidying up and feeding the chickens, let's start cultivating," Li Xuan said, waving his hand to dismiss Xu Yan. He then took out the thousand-year-old mountain ginseng with a conflicted expression. It was such a rare item, would it be a waste to stew it now?

"It's such a big piece, it wouldn't hurt to stew a bit and taste it. I've never eaten a thousand-year-old mountain ginseng in my two lifetimes," Li Xuan said as he plucked two long ginseng roots and instructed Xu Yan to use them to stew chicken tomorrow.

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After finishing his chores, Xu Yan began his cultivation. He assumed a horse stance and tempered his skin while carefully contemplating the methods of Bone Refining and Internal Organ Refining taught by his master.

"I want to comprehend the meaning within them, understand their mysteries!" Gradually, Xu Yan gained some insights and had a clear direction regarding the specific methods of Bone Refining and Internal Organ Refining.

"Skin Refining is like this, so Bone Refining and Internal Organ Refining shouldn't be too different. It's just a matter of how to mobilize qi and blood and the direction of tempering... I understand!" Xu Yan became excited.

The next day, after having a meal of stewed chicken with thousand-year-old mountain ginseng, Li Xuan was surprised to find that there was a stronger aura and a feeling of increased endurance. His body had become slightly stronger.

"The thousand-year-old mountain ginseng in this world actually has such miraculous effects?" He immediately took out the whole ginseng and instructed Xu Yan to stew a little every day.

Although the mountain ginseng was precious, his own body was more important.

Xu Yan was deeply moved and his eyes became moist. "This is my gift to my master, yet he readily took it out to assist me in cultivation. I cannot let my master down!"

"After I enter the stage of Bone Refining, I will go back and select a beautiful gift to show my gratitude to my master!"

During his cultivation, Xu Yan felt that his qi and blood became more vigorous, the speed of tempering his skin increased, and the medicinal power of the mountain ginseng was continuously assimilated, enhancing his qi and blood and accelerating the speed of tempering his skin.

"At the latest, the day after tomorrow, I will be able to complete Skin Refining!" Xu Yan felt the progress of his Skin Refining and was filled with excitement.

(End of this chapter)