The Daoist master Xu Jin watched his disciple with a smile, and seeing Li Ming’s serious expression, he nodded in satisfaction and presented two sets of martial skills.
Pine View True Energy, Mixed Origin Technique
"The ’Pine View True Energy’ only contains the thod for cultivating true energy, but the true energy cultivated is top-notch even within Jianghu. It’s not just strong and vigorous, but also superior in its continuous flow and endless reserve of power, and it even has healing effects."
"Like the Green Pine, it remains evergreen no matter the changes of the seasons—spring, sumr, autumn, winter. The only drawback of this technique is that it has no specialized martial skills to accompany it; while the true energy is powerful after cultivation, the martial arts techniques to be deployed must be matched separately."
Daoist master Xu Jin carefully pointed to ’Pine View True Energy’ as he introduced it gravely, and after finishing, he introduced ’Mixed Origin Technique’ with a cheerful smile.
"The ’Mixed Origin Technique’ can cultivate combined internal and external Mixed Origin Power. It belongs to the upper tier of inner strengths and cos with the Mixed Origin Palm technique, which can be offensive or defensive, combining internal and external aspects into an excellent thod."
"Both of these techniques are very important. I will not make the choice for you. It’s up to you to decide based on your own intentions, but rember, whatever you choose, you must focus on it without regret."
Xu Jin spread out the two techniques and began with a smile.
"Can’t the techniques be cultivated at the sa ti?"
Li Ming frowned slightly, asking in surprise.
"These two techniques are true techniques, different from the foundational techniques you’ve practiced before. Each person can only cultivate one type of true technique. Of course, when it cos to martial skills, it doesn’t matter, but you can only cultivate one type of technique."
Xu Jin pointed to ’Pine View True Energy’ and then to ’Mixed Origin Technique’: "For example, if you have cultivated ’Pine View True Energy’ and then want to cultivate this ’Mixed Origin Technique’, you must transform the original ’Pine View True Energy’ into ’Mixed Origin Power’ in order to successfully cultivate this technique."
"However, the advantage of having more techniques is that although true energy can be transford, the beneficial effects that each technique has on your true energy can be retained."
"For example, ’Mixed Origin Power’ involves the cultivation of both internal and external aspects. Once you’ve perfected ’Mixed Origin Power’, cultivating ’Pine View True Energy’ afterward can make your true energy even more formidable. The physical strength refined by the Mixed Origin Power would also remain intact, and the sa applies vice versa."
Xu Jin spoke cheerfully, but after he finished, his expression turned sowhat grave: "Your talents are indeed exceptional, and now that you’ve rged with the pure Yang energy, plus the fact that your body’s full potential was previously hidden and is now fully open, your innate advantages will be fully revealed."
"Therefore, your master cannot predict the speed of your future cultivation, so it wouldn’t be right for to make a decision for you. But be aware that biting off more than you can chew will lead to indigestion. Hence, the first technique you choose should be the one you desire most."
"In this way, even if you don’t have ti to switch to a second technique later on, you won’t have regrets and will still gain from your choice."
Having said this, Daoist master Xu Jin simply watched Li Ming with a smile, waiting for his decision.
"In that case, Master, I’ll choose ’Mixed Origin Technique’ first. Once ’Mixed Origin Technique’ is mastered, I’ll co back to you for ’Pine View True Energy’ cultivation."
Li Ming smiled, glanced at the two books, and without hesitation picked up ’Mixed Origin Technique,’ grinning at Xu Jin as he said so.
He still had the imperial examination path to follow and couldn’t, like many martial artists, gallivant around collecting various martial skills. ’Mixed Origin Technique’ inherently includes excellent Mixed Origin Power and is an integrated internal and external cultivation technique, which also cos with a corresponding palm technique. It’s perfect for him to practice.
It not only forms a unified combat strength but also serves as a solid foundation for martial skills, without the additional stress of having to match and learn other martial arts techniques.
Since it’s an accompanying martial skill, it’s certainly easier to cultivate, which ans more ti to study on top of practicing martial arts.
Hearing Li Ming’s choice, Daoist master Xu Jin nodded in approval, took ’Pine View True Energy’ back, and then began to carefully teach Li Ming the contents of ’Mixed Origin Technique’.
"Pine Tree Technique," as a practice that cultivates both internal and external powers, naturally cannot be practiced sitting down like many internal energy exercises. Instead, it is paired with a set of dynamic exercises and internal breath transportation thods that work in tandem, sowhat similar to "Original Energy Stance."
"Original Energy Stance," though a stance practice, is undoubtedly also a dynamic exercise. While cultivating "Original Energy Stance," Li Ming had to maintain his stance every day, for only in this way could his power increase.
As for the dynamic exercises of "Pine Tree Technique," they stretch every muscle and bone in the body from the inside out, along with the five organs. During this process, the internal breath also circulates with the movents.
In the process of dynamic exercise cultivation, as the blood and qi flow, the internal breath follows suit. Only by doing so can one achieve the duality of internal and external cultivation.
Fortunately, Li Ming’s "Green Pine Wishing Strength" is also a foundational martial skill. After mastering this martial skill, any kind of strength technique or martial skill practiced in the future will be more powerful and easier to learn. It does not conflict with the "Pine Tree Technique," which is a true power practice, and the two can be cultivated together.
After choosing "Pine Tree Technique," Li Ming continued to cultivate "Green Pine Wishing Strength" while diligently learning "Pine Tree Technique." Before he knew it, a month had passed.
On this morning, the round and red sun rose from the east, casting golden light that illuminated the whole world.
The hardworking villagers all got up early to steam their breakfast and, after eating, started their day’s work for survival.
By the ti the sun had fully risen, breakfast had mostly been enjoyed.
"Hoo~"
Within the courtyard of the Li Family in Yi Mountain Town, Li Ming’s movents appeared slow but in reality, he exerted all his strength with each action. His breathing was as heavy as an ox, and with every breath, he slowly executed a series of movents.
"Shua~~"
As he shifted his soles, dust sprinkled up from the hard earthen ground. Li Ming’s muscles were tense like bowstrings until the next move relaxed them like fatty flesh. In this way, tensing and relaxing over and over, he cycled through the dynamic exercises of "Pine Tree Technique."
The Taoist ntor Xu Jin watched approvingly, a smile on his face, thinking to himself that it was no surprise such an outstanding talent, who had passed the imperial examinations at the age of sixteen, showed such promise.
"Pine Tree Technique," being one of the ten great true powers of Pine View, ordinarily takes commoners three to five months of dedication before they can even begin to set foot on the proper path of cultivation.
Yet, Li Ming had completely mastered "Pine Tree Technique" within a re month, embarking on the official path of cultivation. His talent was so evident that it could not be denied.
Only after completing the last movent did Li Ming stop and turn to smile at his Taoist master, who had taught him for ten years.
"Not bad, you’ve managed to practice ’Pine Tree Technique’ so well in just a month. Your talent is rare even in Pine View’s history, matched only by one or two of the ancestors."
Xu Jin spoke emotionally and then tested the strength of Li Ming’s muscles and bones, nodding with satisfaction: "Now that you have grown, and embarked upon the true practice of ’Pine Tree Technique,’ which is a thod that cultivates both internal and external power, the demand for resources and energy is incredibly high."
"Simply relying on ’Nourishing Origin Pills’ is no longer sufficient. I will report this matter to the sect, and in the anti, you should manage your cultivation progress well. Do not overcultivate. Wait until I bring you ’Essence Origin Pills,’ and after you take them, you can go all out in your cultivation."
Xu Jin’s face was full of smiles, and hearing this, Li Ming quickly and gratefully bowed in thanks: "Thank you for your concern, Master."
"Humph, there is no need for thanks between us. However, ’Essence Origin Pills’ are expensive, and even though the sect will cover eighty percent of the cost, the remaining twenty percent is still slightly higher than the current rate at which you consu ’Nourishing Origin Pills.’ Is your family able to afford it?"
Xu Jin frowned with concern, to which Li Ming replied with a smile: "Please rest assured, Master, my family will definitely be able to co up with the money."
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