pertwk Chapter 5, Rank 9
Chapter 5, Rank 9
Inside the room, Li Yuan sat on his own small wooden board for practicing martial arts.
Today was the day he felt the fullest in a long time, so he ate three pancakes... a real treat.
"I'm full, time to practice!"
"I must get some today!"
Li Yuan's gaze was firm, then he slowly closed it.
After a while.
A warm sensation arose within his body, like a warm current radiating from his chest to his limbs. Li Yuan felt very comfortable. This was the characteristic of the health-preserving exercise; it was very gentle. Originally, his body was weak and prone to illness.
However, as his progress in practicing health preservation exercises gradually increased, his health improved significantly compared to before.
Now I'm almost back to normal, and I've finally gotten rid of the reliance on medication.
An hour later.
The warm current within Li Yuan's body grew stronger and stronger, but after checking several times, he realized that his health-preserving technique was just a little short. However, this last bit of progress seemed to be like a difficult birth, and it never increased.
"Luckily I ate a lot today, otherwise I would be starving by now."
He secretly thought to himself that he was also relieved.
Once, he practiced while hungry, and finally fainted. When he woke up, it was already the next day, and he was still dizzy. He drank three or four bowls of porridge before he recovered.
As time passed, Li Yuan grew increasingly anxious.
Because he felt hungry.
"Is it really that difficult to get accepted?"
He looked at the display on the panel in his mind, and the health cultivation exercise was still at (49/50). His gaze moved up to the four big characters, "Heaven rewards diligence!"
suddenly!
An unprecedented surge of heat welled up in my chest.
The next moment, it flowed through my body like a snake, and wherever it went, my flesh and blood seemed to boil, trembling incessantly, but it was warm and comfortable to the extreme.
At the same time, the panel changed.
[Realm Level: Ninth Grade (Flesh Refining)]
[Exercise Method: Health Preservation Exercise (Beginner (0/100))]
It's been approved!
This is the Qi and Blood of Martial Arts!
Li Yuan's expression changed, but he immediately suppressed his excitement, calmed his mind, and carefully sensed the changes in his flesh and blood.
for a long time!
He suddenly opened his eyes and looked at his hands. "So this is what a martial artist is like? It feels so powerful!"
Li Yuan felt his whole body was filled with power.
He then went straight to the backyard, his gaze landing on the stone millstone. "Dad said this millstone weighs over three hundred pounds!"
Give it a try!
Li Yuan assumed a horse stance, arms wrapped around himself, and the next moment his muscles bulged. "Rise!"
He roared inwardly.
With a lift of his arms, the millstone was raised, and Li Yuan felt he still had strength left.
"It weighs about 300 jin (150 kg)!"
After he put down the millstone, he had a general idea of what was going on.
Moreover, when he exerted his strength, his entire body exploded like fireworks, unleashing tremendous power.
This is the effect of ninth-grade meat refining.
"I wonder how strong Tie Niu is?"
He was on Li Yuan's kill list. After reaching the next level, his power increased dramatically, which made him extremely confident.
But the next moment!
Snapped!
Li Yuan slapped himself. "What are you thinking!"
What the hell are you talking about! You're asking for it!
Health Preservation Exercises... Starting with health preservation, even if you become a ninth-rank martial artist, you'll only be a little stronger, enough to beat a few ordinary people.
How could they possibly deal with someone like Tie Niu who works on the edge of a knife?
"Keep a low profile and be cautious!"
Li Yuan reminded himself that in this year of famine, in this chaotic world, and in the world of martial arts, a slight mistake could cost him his head.
"No rush!"
His heart calmed down, and he looked up at the crescent moon in the sky. With it hanging there, he could afford to wait.
You need to reach at least the eighth rank, and master several martial arts techniques to ensure victory before killing him.
"I'll let you live a few more days!"
...
next day!
Li Yuan awoke from hunger.
And I'm much hungrier than before.
"The consumption of energy must be even greater after becoming a martial artist," Li Yuan thought to himself.
That's normal.
According to science, energy is conserved. A ninth-rank martial artist, with strong flesh and blood, would definitely need more energy to maintain his strength.
After breakfast, I was about half full.
Then they got busy weighing the medicine, decocting it, and then wrapping the prepared ointment in oiled paper.
At first, Wang Xiulan thought he was just making the same kind of plaster as yesterday, so she didn't pay much attention.
But as he collected more and more medicine packets, she realized something was wrong.
"Ah Yuan, why are you making so much ointment?"
Li Yuan, who was packing, stopped what he was doing. He hadn't told Wang Xiulan about going to Xiaolingfang yet, and seeing that it was getting dark, it was time to tell her.
"Mother, I want to go to Xiaolingfang."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiulan frowned, her eyes filled with worry. "Ah Yuan, that place is too chaotic. Your father said that unless there's no other way, don't go! The family can still manage, so it's better not to go."
She didn't want Li Yuan to take any risks.
If something happens, she won't be able to explain it to Li Shouyi.
Li Yuan stood up, smiling, and came to her. "Mother, I've reached the rank of martial artist! I'm a true warrior now!"
"You've been approved?"
Wang Xiulan stared at him wide-eyed. "Really? You can't lie to your mother just to go to Xiaolingfang!"
"Mother...look!"
Li Yuan walked to the water vat and lifted it up with one hand.
This water tank contains more than 100 kilograms of water.
Then, raising an eyebrow and smiling, he asked, "Mother, do you believe me now?"
No amount of words can compare to letting her see it for herself.
"My God! Our Li family has produced a martial artist! How happy your father will be when he finds out!" Wang Xiulan cried tears of joy, and bowed to the sky with both hands, saying, "Thank you, ancestors of the Li family. Ah Yuan has made something of himself now."
She knew how important a martial artist was to a family.
Wang Xiulan wiped away her tears. "So, are you feeling better now?"
Li Shouyi had been frail and sickly since childhood. He once said that if he could become a high-ranking official, his health would improve.
"It couldn't be stronger."
Li Yuan exerted a little force, and his forearm muscles immediately became full and rounded. "Mother, look."
"That's good, that's good."
Wang Xiulan couldn't help but shed tears again, but she smiled happily, "My son, you are now the true pillar of the family, and your mother can finally rest assured."
Saying this also means that she agrees to Li Yuan going to Xiaolingfang.
"By the way, Mother, besides selling the finished ointments, I'm also planning to use all the money we can get our hands on this time."
"Food prices are soaring."
"Not only are government agencies imposing purchase restrictions, but the quantities are also decreasing."
"Buy more and stock up at home."
In years of famine, having food at home ensures you won't panic.
"Alright, Mother will listen to you. You can do whatever you want." Now that he's the head of the household, she naturally has to listen to Li Yuan.
...
After dinner, Li Yuan pretended to be someone else.
After all, his face was too youthful, making him an easy target.
After a series of actions, Li Yuan transformed into a burly man with dark skin.
"I'm leaving, Mother!"
Li Yuan carried a bag containing medicine on his back and also put the kitchen knife in his arms. Under the cover of night, he quietly left.