Chapter 4: Life and Death, Entry and Exit

Indeed, there is a way to it

The strength of internal energy is equivalent to one's realm

The Complete True Heart Method

Not correct

With a spirited leap, he joyfully and excitedly grasped the short sword, feeling a sense of accomplishment as he exited the Murong residence

With great enthusiasm, complete the third round, consolidating a true energy flow the thickness of half a little finger in the dantian

Upon arriving at the Bamboo Grove, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the number of people seeking bamboo here is quite extraordinary

However, the duration of each session of true energy operation is relatively long (approximately one hour), and very few individuals can complete three full cycles in one go. Some even prefer to meditate using their mental techniques after a battle, when they are exhausted, to quickly recover their state. It is only later, after gradually discovering and summarizing their experiences, that they persist and slowly accumulate and enhance their internal energy

However, this is not significant

The players around fell silent once again

Master of the Bamboo Grove

Although I currently possess no skills, I vaguely understand the purpose of this task, and with a flick of my robe, I reveal an unperturbed demeanor as if the sky were falling.

The master of the Purple Bamboo Forest seemed to have taken an interest: "A mere servant possesses such spirit and demeanor. The reputation of the Murong family is indeed well-deserved. However, if you wish to take my Purple Bamboo, you must follow the rules. Unless you can withstand three moves from my sword servant..."

Before approaching the bamboo grove, a strong gust of wind came rushing towards me, blocking my path to happiness

During the time spent near the Quanzhen School, in the first month, I practiced meditation all day long, and apart from carrying out some relatively simple tasks, I hardly wasted any time on anything else

Kai Xin estimated that this amount of energy, although not yet usable in actual combat, could still enhance movement speed by operating the complete true heart method at critical moments

Although Kai Xin has had extensive experience with various mental techniques, she still does not dare to be careless

Gusu City, East Suburb of Zizhu Forest, this place name seems familiar. As Kaixin thought curiously, she quickly walked out of the city

A mere sword servant surprisingly possesses a profound understanding of the advanced martial art "Finger Flicking Divine Skill". It seems that the task assigned by Miss Murong is indeed a challenging one

Miss Murong had never truly left; she had been observing from a distance. It was only when she noticed a faint, barely perceptible wisp of vapor rising from the boy's head that she smiled and departed with ease

The Complete Reality School emphasizes health preservation and physical cultivation, with a strong reliance on internal strength. Whether it is the palm techniques or sword techniques that the Complete Reality School excels in, if they lack power, they are merely empty forms.

After entering a meditative state like an old monk, I spent over ten minutes in a vague and ethereal circulation of energy, only then did I finally perceive a faint and elusive breath emerging from within the dantian

Please enlighten me

Having traversed the martial world for so many years, it seems I have never heard of such a sect in the realm. Could it be an inconspicuous minor sect?

This time

Due to the previous familiarity with the meridians and the established route, there was a slight increase in speed, and it concluded in less than twenty-five minutes

Begin the second round

To deal with people from the underworld, one can only use the rules of the underworld

Happiness comes in threes, right? Very well, I am not afraid of your rules; I am only afraid of your lack of rules

At least from Kai Xin's perspective, as long as one guides the vital energy to circulate within the body for three cycles each day, expands the meridians, strengthens the acupoints, and enriches the dantian, performing this three times daily, one can achieve results in no more than three months

Having achieved a certain level in martial arts, the enhancement of internal energy leads to a state referred to in the martial world as 'Life and Death'. This signifies the ability to traverse between realms. Only those who reach this state can be somewhat justifiably called individuals who navigate the martial world.

"My master is here; if outsiders take a step in, do not blame me for being impolite"

Happiness will naturally not resort to the petty tricks employed by these players around, intending to deceive with some lowly tactics. Such trivial schemes are utterly useless to the seasoned experts of the martial world who are observant and attentive, especially with a master of the Finger Snap technique overseeing the situation; under such circumstances, deceitful and slippery tactics are absolutely inadvisable.

This is no longer a secret for many players; otherwise, if Kaixin were to start cultivating internal energy from now on, it is highly likely that he would soar to great heights, standing out first in the methods of internal energy cultivation and becoming an unparalleled powerhouse on the Chinese mainland

It is not difficult to achieve this

Only happiness comes unexpectedly and brings joy

Running is indeed quite tedious, but it is also a very serious matter. Especially during the initial attempts, the meridians are fragile, and it is not advisable to be overly hasty or aggressive during the process. Seeking speed not only risks damaging the meridians but also leads one down the wrong path. Many have suffered setbacks at this stage, so it is essential to exercise utmost caution during a complete run

In contemplation, with a disdainful reprimand echoing through the forest, a player who intended to stealthily approach and chop bamboo was abruptly ejected by a gust of wind, landing in a graceful manner akin to a falling wild goose, with their face hitting the ground. They covered their nose and scurried away in embarrassment.

Unfortunately

With a quick turn of the eye, I happily pulled someone over to ask, only to learn that many musical instrument shops in Suzhou City have a task from www.hetushu.com, which is to retrieve a piece of purple bamboo from Zizhulun. Those who successfully obtain the bamboo will not only receive a reward of half a tael of silver for the task, but may also catch the attention of the owner of Zizhulun and be taken under their wing

Straightening the collar, I happily walked out of the crowd. With a composed and leisurely pace, I made my way openly towards the pavilion in the bamboo grove.

Outside the lush and striking expanse of the purple bamboo forest, more than one hundred players dressed as newcomers and laborers stand scattered about, some in small groups of three to five, while others linger at the edge of the purple bamboo forest, yet not a single one dares to step into its confines

Unless one can reach the first level of internal martial arts, entry and exit...

From nothing to something, the change appears significant, yet it is merely a slight enhancement of true energy; the distance to entry and exit remains quite far.

In the realm of the Jianghu, this is considered a very ordinary foundational mental technique. However, in comparison to common sects such as the Five Tiger Gate and the Pili Hall, this mental technique appears to be much more authentic.

As the eyes of the happy one turned, they noticed a graceful woman in a pavilion within the forest, accompanied by a sword servant, playing the guqin.

Miss Murong has come here to collect bamboo herself, which allows her to enter the task sequence of the Murong family. This indicates that the master of the Purple Bamboo Forest is certainly not an ordinary expert

However

With a calm demeanor and no signs of panic, he clasped his hands in a fist and presented himself with a gesture reminiscent of a martial artist: "I am happy to meet you. On the orders of my lady, I have come to visit the Purple Bamboo Forest. I hope, for the sake of the Murong family, that you can grant the request for the three sections of purple bamboo. I would be immensely grateful." His composed manner, articulate speech, and the lofty mystique of the Murong family sparked lively discussions among the surrounding players.

Whether one can gain the favor of the Murong family depends on whether one can successfully complete the task this time

Hehe, it's time to embark on the first task in the martial world

Suppressing the inner turmoil, Kai Xin cautiously guided a small thread of true energy into the meridians, advancing slowly.

Is the bamboo in the Purple Bamboo Forest something you can take freely?

After nearly half an hour, the first round of the Complete Reality Heart Method finally came to an end. The true energy within the dantian has become more robust, more than doubling in strength, and is no longer as difficult to perceive and grasp.

Murong Family

Kai was taken aback, revealing a look of contemplation

Leave one person happy, and continue to silently circulate the vital energy, expanding the meridians

The Purple Bamboo Forest, originally from the South China Sea, features slender stalks of a deep purple hue, suitable for making bamboo flutes

In "Jianghu", the stratification of realms is quite distinct, ranging from the initial state of having no internal energy at all to the novice stage where one has just begun to glimpse the threshold. The differences in internal energy levels are minimal, resulting in weak combat capabilities, making it very difficult to emerge unscathed even when facing ordinary beasts