novellhall Chapter 5 Internal Skills: Flowing Meridian
Chapter 5 Internal Skills: Flowing Meridian
During his journey, Lin Zhuo carefully read the post titled "Four Methods of Mindfulness - A General Discussion on the Practical Application of Qigong" by user [万军享宴兵势主-思如狂] on the Zongwang Forum.
The Qi refined by a Qigong master is like raw ore. Depending on the purpose, a piece of ore can be used to forge different objects, such as weapons, wheels, armor, or musical instruments.
A single thought, when guided and tamed, can exert several times or even dozens of times its original power and produce various effects.
Broadly speaking, there are four ways to use Nen in combat.
The first is [Destruction], which affects the power and damage effect of the move.
The second is [Divine Speed], which, as the name suggests, affects movement speed and the speed of attacks.
Its third name is [Body Protection], which uses qi to protect the body, preventing injury from knives and axes, and ensuring that it is not burned by fire or drowned by water. It involves defense and resistance against all kinds of damage.
Finally, there is [Mystery], which is the most special category, encompassing all application methods other than the three methods mentioned above.
Nen and psychic energy are very similar, and many spellcasters even regard Nen as a special subcategory of psychic energy, since the two are so similar in both principle and effect.
Qi can also create miraculous, spell-like abilities, such as flying, soaring through the clouds, burrowing underground, and breaking through the soil. Qi masters call these extraordinary skills or supernatural powers.
[Mystery] The ultimate skill includes techniques from the martial arts tradition that involve the spiritual level, capable of shaking the mind, confusing the intellect, and even turning the target into a puppet.
Lin Zhuo didn't intend to play any kind of back-and-forth probing with Qiao Mingyang. Once he mastered the art of bewitching minds, he would naturally be able to uncover all the tricks and schemes in this man's mind.
He still lacks a lot of basic skills, and it is the time for him to concentrate on studying and training. He should not be in a hurry because of a task, otherwise he will inevitably neglect one thing and neglect another.
After washing off the grime in the restroom and feeling refreshed, he returned to his workstation.
Lin Zhuo usually works on the computer behind the counter in the library lobby to facilitate face-to-face communication with customers. He only goes to the dedicated imaging room to work when review work is required.
A thermos filled with tea was placed on the corner of the table. I pulled out a chair and sat down, looking over the low counter and around the rows of tables and chairs in the hall.
Customers all had e-readers, with only a very few reading physical books. Each person had a table laden with a dazzling array of snacks and drinks, and everyone listened to music with their headphones on, keeping the place quiet except for the occasional rustling noise.
Lin Zhuo was satisfied with the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere. He looked away and pretended to stare at the screen, but his mind was actually wandering into the online forum.
In the martial arts system of Qigong masters, the most important and crucial link is naturally internal energy, which is the beginning and end of all martial arts. The quality of internal energy directly affects the upper and lower limits of a Qigong master.
In addition, there are martial arts skills, lightness skills, hard skills, and special techniques, which are adapted to different application scenarios.
By combining these five techniques, one can construct a complete set of Qigong master skills.
Lin Zhuo couldn't afford any ready-made skill books. Nor did he need to; the highly praised and time-tested introductory martial arts theories in the forum discussion threads were enough for a newcomer to create his own complete set of techniques.
The discussion group is full of profound theories on Nen (energy), and veteran players, even legendary powerhouses, share their inspirations and ideas in order to pool their wisdom.
But putting aside the fact that this kind of knowledge is too obscure and difficult, the fact that unverified and crude ideas can easily lead to going astray is simply because he doesn't pay attention to such impractical content.
Lin Zhuo spent almost the entire afternoon at his workstation, cramming on theoretical foundations.
His thirst for power made him read like he was eating; each passage he read felt like swallowing a big mouthful of food, relieving his hunger and making his mouth water.
To onlookers, the librarian seemed as quiet as a long-silent log in the woods, his expression unchanging and his steps rarely shifting. The young man's face was serene, except for his two bright, dark brown eyes, which shone like charcoal burning in a hearth.
Because of his striking energy and spirit, customers who ask him for advice are able to trust him more, and when they read the books he recommends, they are more focused and serious, as if they "cannot let down the administrator's heartfelt recommendations."
Lin Zhuo was always willing to help others, and he never forgot his business.
He had a clear goal: to delve into the theory of internal martial arts.
This technique is known among experienced practitioners as the "Flowing Qi Classic." Its main purpose is to mimic the innate natural flow of Qi and blood within a living organism, promoting more efficient metabolism in the body. It can improve the practitioner's appetite, strengthen their internal organs, gradually regulate their constitution, and store up vital essence.
Although the "Flowing Water Classic" is simple and unadorned, it is truly the best choice for beginners. After many improvements and revisions, it can be called perfect.
Not only is the learning threshold low, but it is also universally applicable to almost all worlds. Players of any race, even flower spirits or silicon-based stone golems and tin golems, can all learn this special version of the skill. It is practically a must-read for all Qigong masters in the online world.
Lin Zhuo's homework lies in understanding human anatomy and the techniques of circulating qi. To do this, he needs to have some knowledge of medicine, since the human body structure in different worlds cannot be generalized.
The Jianlan Library had a rich collection, which he could use to supplement his knowledge by comparing it with posts on the internet and browsing medical books, constantly fine-tuning his cultivation techniques and qi circulation routes to suit his own conditions. Lin Zhuo felt as if he were tightly holding a piece of jade, carefully polishing it until the outer layer peeled away, revealing its brilliance bit by bit.
Until a certain point, he was certain that he had a firm grasp of the situation, had completed all the theoretical deliberations, and could create the skill.
Lin Zhuo then got up and went into the quiet and enclosed audio-visual room of the library. He turned off the lights and played random video materials as cover. His body was basically submerged in the shadows, with only the faint glow of the screen flickering on his face.
It's quiet here, undisturbed, and there's no need to worry about leaks. While it's not a top-notch practice room, it's good enough.
call--
Calm your mind and focus your energy.
This time it went even more smoothly. His mind was like fire, and in the blink of an eye, his primordial essence was ignited. A surge of heat flowed through his body, and his original physical outline swelled up slightly.
Lin Zhuo closed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the player panel projected in his field of vision, and selected the skill creation module.
A notification popped up immediately.
[A new, unnamed, blank skill has been created. Please begin refining the skill's operational principles.]
He began to circulate his mental energy throughout his body. Wherever his mind and attention went, his flesh and skin felt a burning sensation. This swelling heat in his nervous system helped Lin Zhuo sense the flow of his mental energy, preventing it from deviating from the intended path.
With utmost care, I slowly focused my attention on my internal organs and bones. My mental energy moved like a ball of fire, leaving scalding tracks that were hot, sour, and swollen, but thankfully there was no pain.
[A practical demonstration has been detected; data entry is in progress]
[Skill completeness 0%...10%...26%...]
[Skill credibility 0%...7%...15%...]
As Lin Zhuo cautiously channeled his energy, the skill information on the integrated network panel continued to improve.
He spent 25 minutes circulating his Qi throughout the entire technique, bringing his skill completion rate to 100%. After another 20 minutes, he skillfully completed the second round of Qi circulation, and his skill credibility also reached its maximum value.
Ding--
Skill created successfully! Evaluating skill level against the built-in database...
Please name this skill; you may choose whether or not to leave a comment.
【Flowing Essence (Lower Grade, Gray)】
[Those born of nature give birth to and nurture all things without wisdom; those born of nature are confused and agitated, thus shortening their lifespan. This practice uses acquired thoughts to align with the principles of nature, specializing in guiding qi and strengthening the body. With prolonged practice, one returns to the innate state of being, like an infant. Those who practice this will be free from illness and enjoy longevity.]
Learning progress: 0% (Base multiplier × 1)
Current effect: Gradually improving health status to [Perfect].
(When your progress reaches 99%, you can try to break through the bottleneck and unlock the next effect.)
I will begin here. —Mayfly Mountain