Chapter Nine, Seeking Alternative Paths

Judging by the cultivation progress of the younger brothers, such an advantage is likely to be maintained until around the age of fifteen

What can replenish the energy consumed by the dantian is not limited to medicinal cuisine, but medicinal cuisine undoubtedly plays a major role

They can only be advised to practice diligently, following the guidance of their masters and engaging in hard training. At the very least, this will ensure they do not fall behind others

It is also unknown what kind of miraculous changes occur in the meridians as the heat from the dantian rises, transforming into a more refined form of biological energy, internal strength, or what is referred to as true qi

Outer disciples who practice internal skills at the beginner level are clearly receiving more attention from the sect.

Unfortunately, whether it is the martial artist Chen Daobā or the other young members of the group, they do not even have the thought of taking a second glance.

To avoid being affected by counterfeit supplies, which would also slow down his progress in training and improvement

Wu Dong also keenly noticed that the gaze originally directed at him by the martial artist Chen Daobā had completely vanished

Beside that, he did not say much more

They are able to benefit from the meticulous guidance of the instructing masters and also receive additional training resources

Wu Dong, on the other hand, possessed insights from his previous life. In terms of cultivating internal energy, he found it impossible to continue as before. Therefore, he would naturally shift his thinking and seek alternative paths to strengthen himself.

Since the rising heat in the Dantian can be transformed into true energy or internal power, such miraculous biological energy naturally has other uses and applications

Hearing this, Wu Dong felt a deep sense of envy, as he currently has a great need for medicinal cuisine

At worst, one might be assigned by the counterfeiters to some inconspicuous industry as a minor player; as long as the counterfeiters themselves do not encounter significant upheaval, at least safety and basic sustenance will not be an issue

Indeed, according to the descriptions provided by the younger brothers, each time they cultivate their internal energy, they can only draw a wisp of rising heat from their dantian into specific meridians.

In addition to the essential daily exercises, such as practicing stances and boxing together, during the remaining training time in this village, Wu Dong and the other boys in the same group generally spent time apart.

The nutritional supplementation from other meats, poultry, and eggs, along with the efficiency of cultivating the heat in the dantian through one's own hard work and exercise, is indeed too slow

Harboring resentment in my heart, yet not expressing it, I continue to adhere to my usual routine, exercising daily without fail, regardless of the weather.

The experiences from his past life endowed him with a scientific mindset. When faced with matters he did not understand, he approached them with bold speculation and cautious verification, and he was also able to put his ideas into practice

It seems that ever since he was unable to make progress in his internal cultivation, he has been deliberately excluded.

The so-called unblocking of meridians actually involves mobilizing the heat energy from the dantian, continuously permeating a specific meridian, allowing it to gradually adapt to the presence of the rising heat energy from the dantian

During the training in this village, I felt a clear sense of exclusion from the other youths in the group, as well as a noticeable disregard from Master Chen Daobā. However, Wu Dong was not particularly concerned about it

With his insight and understanding, he can easily analyze the essence of internal martial arts training from the recounting of the younger brothers, at least for the present moment.

The young brother, Slim Monkey, remains as close as ever. Every time he receives new guidance from Chen Daoba, he will return to the village and share it in detail with Wu Dong

During this process, there will also be the dissipation of the rising heat extracted from the dantian, which can be described as shockingly inefficient

Clearly, they have no confidence in Wu Dong's future prospects in the martial arts field

At present, Wu Dong is relatively satisfied

When the time comes, even if there is no hetushu.com or if a better method for becoming stronger is not discovered, there is no need to worry excessively

Upon realizing this, he could only remind the younger brothers to increase the amount of hot air drawn from the dantian, as approaching it from this angle should help accelerate the cultivation speed a bit

I heard from the young brother that after they have practiced their internal skills for one year, they will be able to enjoy another medicinal meal on top of the current one.

According to the younger brothers, after entering the basics of internal cultivation, it is a long process of opening up the meridians

Including the lean monkey, a group of young practitioners who were just beginning to learn internal martial arts received guidance from Master Chen, known as Scarred Knife, and each time they deliberately avoided Wu Dong during their training sessions

In summary, he currently shows no signs of discouragement whatsoever

Previously, Wu Dong displayed his prowess, directly using overwhelming force to intimidate the other youths in the group, making them afraid to speak loudly in his presence. Even the martial artist Chen Daobā regarded him with a measure of respect.

Perhaps, when one gains a deeper understanding of this world in the future, one may discover other, more suitable methods for self-improvement.

Wow, isn't that a bit too realistic?

He found it amusing and did not take it to heart

If it were other disciples from the counterfeit sect, encountering a situation like that of Wu Dong from hetushu.com, they would either be completely disheartened as if dead or would entirely fade into obscurity

Utilizing the rising heat from the dantian to refine the body and enhance physical fitness is a commendable method, though it also consumes a considerable amount of dantian heat

The meridians throughout the human body are inherently unobstructed; otherwise, one would fall ill and experience various diseases

No one knows whether there are other manifestations of biological energy within the body in this world; it is certain that there will be opportunities to explore and gain insights in the future

At the very least, he could clearly perceive the rapid improvement of his physical fitness at this moment, which was significantly stronger than that of the three younger brothers who had just begun their training in internal martial arts, when it came to physical attributes alone

Is it possible now? Chen Daoba's gaze remains somewhat subtle, while the other boys in the group display their disdain and contempt quite openly, their expressions unmistakably revealing their scorn.

As a result, he managed to develop a method that utilizes the rising heat from the dantian, enhancing physical fitness through scientifically rigorous exercises

Due to my inability to practice internal skills, I have only heard the younger brothers introduce these situations. Without practical experience, I cannot provide any suggestions or discuss any directions and methods for optimization and improvement

As for what one wishes to change in other powerful ways, unless one possesses an exceptionally firm will or has received divine favor and encountered extraordinary circumstances, one would not even consider this matter at all

The words of the young brother reminded him that he could allocate some of his energy to medical research, and if he could prepare medicinal dishes himself, that would be even better

It is possible that the level of the "Tiger Heart Method" is too low; otherwise, the higher-ups of the counterfeit organization would not be so generous.

Such a method may be rather crude and the efficiency of utilizing the rising heat in the dantian is extremely low, but it cannot be denied that it is indeed effective

However, the martial arts instructor Chen Daoba, who is responsible for teaching, along with the other boys in the group, except for the thin monkey, would not think this way

The other two young brothers also followed this approach, which not only pleased Wu Dong but also allowed them to understand some of the cultivation methods after entering the fundamentals of internal energy.

It is evident that the initiation into internal cultivation, or the lack thereof, has directly divided this group of external disciples into two distinct levels

Before the younger brothers were able to significantly enhance their combat abilities through the use of internal energy or true qi, Wu Dong was still able to easily defeat them

The internal strength or true energy acquired through the cultivation of internal skills originates from the almost overflowing rising heat within the dantian