Chapter 5, Health Preservation Techniques

Daoist priest, I am willing to offer one hundred gold pieces to purchase the health-preserving technique in your possession

Seeing the old Taoist from Qingyuan looking so resolute, even Lei Dao was somewhat shaken. Could it be that this old Taoist has truly consumed the longevity elixir

If the old Taoist from Qingyuan dares to deceive him, Lei Dao has plenty of ways to deal with this old Taoist. After all, he is the third young master of the Lei family, and it would be no problem at all to fabricate an old Taoist without any identity or background in the Lei family fortress.

Uh... the longevity elixir has not been concocted, how can the old Daoist consume it? However, the old Daoist unexpectedly obtained an ancient recipe, which is the longevity elixir. Moreover, along with the formula for the longevity elixir, there was also a set of health-preserving exercises. The old Daoist diligently practiced the health-preserving exercises for thirty years, and his body gradually became stronger, which is why he has been able to live for such a long time

If Lei Dao previously only speculated that the old Taoist was not actually valued by the Lei family, he can now be certain of it. The Lei family does not trust the old Taoist Qingyuan; otherwise, with just a word from Lei Dao's father, the head of the Lei family, Lei Heng, how could Lei Dao's elder brother not exert himself?

If the old Taoist priest is indeed seventy, then given his condition, it is likely that living to eighty or even ninety years old is not out of the question

The Taoist priest said it is of no concern

I promised that the next time I see my elder brother and *the book*, I will definitely ask my elder brother to pay attention to the news about the snow lotus

In this world, seventy is undoubtedly a remarkable age, as the average person only lives to be in their fifties, and reaching sixty is already considered quite good, let alone seventy

Thus, Daoist Qingyuan gritted his teeth and said: "I do not want a hundred gold pieces, I only ask that Young Master San agree to one request from this old Daoist."

As long as the Third Young Master practices diligently, he will surely cultivate a sense of energy

Liu's foot stamping: Not yet initiated

Do we still need to practice for more than twenty days

"Wait a moment, did you just mention health preservation exercises? Is it because you practiced health preservation exercises that you have lived for so long?"

He is now out of options; this health-preserving practice is his only hope

If he could truly cure such a terminal illness as tuberculosis, he would have long since made a name for himself in front of the dignitaries of the state capital, why would he need to deceive the local wealthy and powerful like the Lei family in this remote town

I hope you are not deceiving me, otherwise...

Uh... the old master does not know if it is due to the health-preserving techniques. However, there should be some connection. Nevertheless, the most important thing is the longevity elixir. Once the longevity elixir is formulated...

The venerable elder of Qingyuan has once again begun to tirelessly "promote" the longevity elixir

Name: Lei Dao (18 years old)

This set of health-preserving exercises, which possesses neither offensive power nor any special characteristics, is regarded by Lei Dao as utterly useless; no wonder that the elder Qiong Yuan readily agreed to impart it.

Impossible

Lifespan: One year, one month, and twenty-five days

The health-preserving exercises have already been recorded by the elder Daoist of Qingyuan, containing some mnemonic verses, but more importantly, a variety of peculiar movements that seem to mimic the actions of animals

The old Taoist, rather pleased with himself, said: "Perhaps the Third Young Master does not believe it, but I am indeed almost seventy years old."

Zhao's Long Fist: Not yet initiated

Iron Sand Palm: Not yet initiated

Just now, Leidao has already understood that this Qingyuan Laodao is actually just a wandering sorcerer, and he is not interested in the so-called longevity elixir. Moreover, the millennium snow lotus is considered a rare treasure of heaven and earth; how could the Lei family fortress possibly obtain it

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Leida felt a sense of being deceived, and he increasingly believed that Qingyuan Laodao was a charlatan from the underworld.

The elder Taoist's expression was somewhat awkward, but he still explained: "This health cultivation practice is quite simple to learn. The first step is to develop a sense of qi. At that time, the old Taoist practiced for over twenty days before he barely managed to cultivate a sense of qi. As long as the young master persists in practicing, there may be unexpected gains."

Now, Qingyuan Laodao is somewhat regretful; he really should not have boasted and incited Leidao.

Eagle Claw Kung Fu: Not yet initiated

Leidao could not help but feel suspicious

Raydao was taken aback.

Just this condition

Leida does not quite believe in the so-called longevity elixirs, but seeing the spirited appearance of Elder Qingshan, perhaps the health-preserving skills he has acquired truly have an effect

Leidao cast a deep glance at Elder Qiong Yuan, wondering if Elder Qiong Yuan had gone mad, forsaking a hundred gold coins to insist on concocting a longevity elixir

Leido was somewhat speechless

Therefore, as long as Lei Wei speaks, in the matter of seeking information about the snow lotus, it is even more effective than what Lei Heng has to say

However, he is just a Taoist priest; what difference does it make even if he possesses a hundred gold pieces? He does not marry or have children. At his age, if he still harbors any obsession, it would be the elixir of life.

Childhood Skill: First Level Accomplishment (Can be Enhanced)

He can only guarantee that the Thunder Path will cultivate a sense of energy; as for any other effects, he cannot make any promises. After all, he has also realized that the Thunder Path has turned the practice of health preservation into a "hope" for healing. If anything goes wrong, the consequences would be simply unimaginable

Leidao shot a fierce glare at the old Daoist Qingyuan

The elder of Qingyuan did not delay, but immediately prepared to impart the cultivation technique of Thunder Dao for health preservation

The old Taoist priest seemed to have laid everything bare in order to "persuade" Lei Dao

So, you have consumed the longevity elixir

Reido immediately blurted out

In these years, relying on my eloquence and a mastery of the art of healing, I have accumulated a modest savings; however, compared to a hundred gold pieces, the disparity is undoubtedly vast

Is this truly a form of health preservation practice

On the contrary, the health-preserving skills of the old Taoist priest made Lei Dao even more eager.

As for the health-preserving exercises, the old Taoist is not foolish; indeed, the health-preserving exercises are rather trivial, and even he cannot ascertain their effectiveness.

Very well, I will now impart the health-preserving techniques to the Third Young Master

Qing Yuanlao said with a sheepish expression

Leidao only practiced the movements three times and completely memorized them. However, he felt nothing at all

Above the thunder path are the elder brother and the second brother. The elder brother, Lei Wei, oversees the business in the county town and the government town, making him the next person in charge of the Lei family fortress.

However, given the circumstances, he can only take one step at a time

Health cultivation practice: Not yet initiated

Indeed, in his ability data, there was an additional skill related to health preservation, but he had still not entered the threshold. According to the old Taoist's explanation, one must cultivate a sense of qi before it can be considered as having entered the threshold

As long as the Third Young Master makes every effort to persuade the Eldest Young Master to pay close attention to the thousand-year snow lotus, the hundred-year snow lotus will also suffice. If there is any news, it must be purchased, and the old Daoist will wholeheartedly offer his health-preserving techniques.

He looked at his body data

Leida made a decisive decision on the spot, even mentioning an enticing price

That would take a long time, but the problem is that what Lei Dao needs the most right now is time

Qing Yuan, the old Taoist, felt a stir of emotions; he was not an otherworldly "immortal" who shunned the affairs of the mortal world. He was merely a Taoist priest, and even a wild Taoist without a certificate of ordination.

He would never believe that this old Taoist could be seventy years old

It is no wonder that the Qingyuan Taoist Association would use this to exchange with the Lei Dao.

A hundred gold pieces

Reid did not hesitate at all and answered straightforwardly.

Health cultivation techniques? Is this not a case of when one door closes, another opens? Previously, Lei Dao had given up all hope and had even begun to despair. Unexpectedly, there is now a glimmer of hope, having learned about health cultivation techniques from the old Taoist of Qingyuan.

The practice of health preservation has the character "功" in its name, which initially led me to believe it was something extraordinary. However, I found it to be quite ordinary, and the movements are incredibly slow. As for the so-called mantras, they seem more like a means to calm the mind, and they are essentially of no practical use

These actions combined constitute health-preserving exercises

But how is this possible

Now it is settled, Lei Dao has indeed "attached himself" to him, and the old Daoist is left with no tears to cry, only able to pray that Lei Dao will not encounter any mishap

No one in the entire Lei family fortress has ever lived to the age of eighty