Chapter 5: Study

Lin Fei pondered for a moment, retracted her posture, took a short break, and when her body had recovered slightly, she began to assume that posture again

This slight tingling and itching sensation typically occurs in some individuals who have not exercised for an extended period and suddenly run several laps on the playground. It is a manifestation of some obstructed capillaries being continuously impacted by the rapidly circulating blood and energy. However, Lin Fei's current sensation is much more intense than that.

It was just a sudden realization that life in the past was rather dull. Lin Fei tidied up the books on the table, stacked them together, and placed them in the drawer

"Chen Yun! Hurry up! What are you two doing?" At the classroom door, two boys carrying backpacks shouted loudly towards this side. Lin Yuqi and Xiao Chao, both of whom had relatively poor academic performance in class, were quite familiar with Chen Yun, but had a mediocre relationship with Lin Fei; they were merely classmates on the way home.

Lin Fei shook her head in silence, "Isn't it strange that I won't go back?"

"That's not right. Clearly, these two steps are continuous. Why does it feel so awkward? Moreover, my exertion wasn't sufficient." Sitting on the ground, Lin Fei began to carefully recall the movements she had just performed.

The entire San Zhong features a large 800-meter playground, an indoor basketball court, and a spacious white stone square used for flag-raising ceremonies and exercises. The area is quite extensive. Lin Fei chose a small undeveloped forest area behind the indoor basketball court as her activity space

The sensation of ant walking, though it may sound mysterious, is actually quite normal. Generally, it is only those with poorer physical condition who experience this sensation most rapidly when they first practice standing meditation. This is because such individuals have weak vital energy and blood, making it easier for them to feel this sensation. In contrast, a robust man would likely not experience this feeling in less than half an hour. However, Lin Fei felt this sensation after only a few minutes of visualization, leaving him uncertain whether to lament his poor physical condition or to praise the effectiveness of the practice.

After Fang Jing in front finished packing her things, she turned around and carefully placed her portable cassette player on Lin Fei's desk

This feeling ... ...

Lin Fei glanced around the classroom. In front of her, two girls, Fang Jing and another, were packing their things in preparation to leave. A large section of the middle seats on the right was empty, with only a few top students like Zhao Chuanfang and Cheng Dekai still focused on solving the math problems they hadn't completed during class. Generally speaking, top students like them have their own strict study plans; it is not uncommon for them to do math during Chinese class, and even the teacher would not intervene. This is a privilege reserved for the top five students. The other students who usually stay at school should have gone to the cafeteria to get their meals.

His training is mainly divided into two parts. One part involves practicing the visualization patterns and coordinating hand seals. This type of exercise has a time limit, but it is very effective for replenishing energy. The other part focuses on basic sword techniques; the former can be considered static skill, while this part is entirely dynamic skill, specifically designed to enhance physical fitness and strengthen bodily capabilities. After the last encounter with that strong man, where he injured his thigh muscle, Lin Fei does not wish to experience such a situation again.

The second circle consists of a significant portion of students with moderate academic performance, who each align themselves with different top performers among the top ten. They unite around these top students, relying on them for support when facing academic challenges. Most of these individuals come from well-off families and hold considerable influence among their peers. They are also the primary group engaged in mutual comparison. The third group includes students who, like Lin Fei, Chen Yun, and Fang Jing, struggle academically. However, some within this group may come from good families or excel in other areas. This group also contains many students from well-off families who have a strong voice among their classmates and are primarily involved in mutual comparison. The third group, which includes students like Lin Fei, Chen Yun, and Fang Jing, consists of those who perform poorly academically. Some of these students, despite their poor academic performance, come from good families or have notable strengths in other areas, and they actively seek to align themselves with the second group. In contrast, students like Lin Fei, who lack both academic performance and family support, and have no outstanding qualities, belong to the lowest tier in the class. Their numbers are limited to single digits.

The top ten students in academics form a circle, engaging in conversations with one another, competing, and are on a different level compared to other students. The gaze of all others is always one of condescension and superiority. Within this circle, there are study committee members, class monitors, and representatives for each subject, and of course, the selection of positions in the class is also based on academic performance.

A gentle breeze rustles through the leaves, and the scorching sunlight is overshadowed by the coolness of the forest. The surroundings are quite serene, especially during the time when the number of students at the school is at its lowest. This place, usually deserted, feels even more tranquil.

Following the first pose, Lin Fei began to pose exactly the same while holding the branch

In Class 1 of the second year of high school, there is actually a well-defined hierarchy among the main groups.

Having just assumed this posture, there is not a trace of the previous signs appearing

By the way, I was just imagining the parts of the body I was going to attack! Could this be the reason? Suddenly, I began to envision the attack points in my mind as well. Almost instantly, a wave of coolness surged from various parts of Lin Fei's body, quickly converging at her eyes. However, since her eyes were tightly closed, there was no outlet for this sensation, and it had to remain around her eyes. This time, though, there was no feeling of exhaustion as before.

This formula is used for practicing the Eye Sword, and one must close their eyes during the practice. Suddenly, a stream of information flowed into my mind in this posture.

Lin Fei placed a bottle of mineral water, which she bought from the cafeteria, on a stone bench in the forest. She chose a slightly larger empty space beside it. Standing in the center, she closed her eyes and began to visualize the first pattern of the first layer of the first realm. Her hands slowly moved in a circular motion at her lower abdomen. As the time for visualization passed gradually, Lin Fei could clearly feel her energy and blood flow accelerating, and a tingling sensation spread throughout her body, as if countless ants were traversing through her blood vessels. This is what is referred to as the "ant-walking sensation." In her previous life, Lin Fei had also encountered some practices and methods related to cultivation, and she had a good understanding of the knowledge in this area.

Wasn't the effect just achieved like this? Lin Fei felt somewhat puzzled as she recalled the sequence of actions from earlier

Looking forward in the direction of the branch, this attack direction... Lin Fei carefully imagined it, and suddenly a chill surged from his heart. The chill instantly rushed to his eyes, and suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his eyes, causing tears to flow out. At the same time, a small portion of his energy drained from his eyes, leaving his body feeling somewhat fatigued.

Once the sword is drawn, when practiced to the highest realm, one can cause the enemy's heart and courage to shatter with just a gaze, leading to their inevitable demise without any treatment. This is a newly emerged concept in the foundational swordsmanship.

"No need," Lin Fei said with a smile. Fang Jing did not possess any outstanding qualities, but due to her good figure and lively personality, she belonged to the group of individuals in the third group who gravitated towards the second group. She was quite well-liked in class and always cherished borrowed items. Therefore, Lin Fei did not mind lending her the portable cassette player. Moreover, she was one of the very few classmates in the previous life who had never mocked Lin Fei's appearance.

Visualizing the pattern alone can replenish energy, and surprisingly, when combined with hand seals, it has the effect of transporting vital energy and significantly enhancing one's fundamental qualities, which undoubtedly took Lin Fei by surprise. However, the first visualization lasts at most a few minutes, and even with five consecutive attempts, it amounts to only about twenty minutes. It was not until he reached the limit of his visualization that Lin Fei slowly stood still and released the hand seal, allowing his entire body's vital energy to naturally calm down. Yet, in just these twenty minutes, he was already drenched in sweat. However, the first visualization lasts at most a few minutes, and even with five consecutive attempts, it amounts to only about twenty minutes. It was not until he reached the limit of his visualization that Lin Fei slowly stood still and released the hand seal, allowing his entire body's vital energy to naturally calm down. Yet, in just these twenty minutes, he was already drenched in sweat

Why is there no explanation of the intermediate changes between these postures? It goes directly from one posture to another, yet at a glance, it feels completely coherent? He noticed that between every two postures, there are almost opposite requirements for exertion.

As soon as the teacher left, the classroom instantly became lively. From the time school ended in the morning until classes resumed in the afternoon, there was a period of two and a half hours in between. Excluding meal times and travel, there was about an hour and a half available for free arrangement. Generally speaking, in the second year of high school, in the class where Lin Fei is, more than ten students choose to self-study in the classroom until the afternoon, having their meals directly at the staff cafeteria of the school. Most of the other students, however, head straight home with their backpacks. Lin Fei used to be one of them. Generally speaking, in the second year of high school, in the class where Lin Fei is, more than ten students choose to self-study in the classroom until the afternoon, having their meals directly at the staff cafeteria of the school. Most of the other students, however, head straight home with their backpacks. Lin Fei used to be one of them.

As the school bell rang at noon, the Chinese teacher decisively halted the ongoing explanation of classical Chinese literature, organized the lesson plan on the podium, adjusted his glasses, and walked briskly out of the classroom with a composed expression. This new Chinese teacher, Mr. Zhang, is truly a model teacher who never extends class time. Regardless of how passionate or spirited the discussion may be, even if he is just a little short of completing the planned content, once the bell rings, he immediately picks up his lesson plan and leaves without a word. He has received considerable praise among the students.

Thank you.

This time it should be correct

This session is equivalent to several hours of long-distance running, engaging the circulation of energy and blood throughout the entire body. Without the first pattern to replenish energy, an ordinary person would likely be exhausted in less than five minutes with just this method of exercise. The consumption of energy and blood is too great to be replenished in time; this exercise method is excessively demanding. Feeling a warm sensation throughout her body, Lin Fei continued to the second part of her training, as standing still did not consume much energy.

The basic swordsmanship steps replayed repeatedly in his mind. It was not until the fourth repetition that he suddenly noticed a key point

Of course! The guy who ranks fifth from the bottom in the entire English class actually chooses to study on his own. I said, Feifei, are you out of your mind?

Chen Yun left the classroom with a blank expression, dragging his backpack along with two friends. However, he appeared quite displeased. Lin Fei understood his mindset; generally speaking, when a student has poor grades, seeing someone who is even worse can provide a sense of superiority and comfort. Yet, when those who are academically inferior begin to show signs of improvement, it creates a sense of crisis within him. He fears being surpassed and becoming the worst among them. When those who are academically inferior begin to show signs of improvement, it creates a sense of crisis within him. He fears being surpassed and becoming the worst among them.

After putting away her belongings, she felt in her pocket to check the remaining money. This was the lunch money she had specifically asked her family for the night before. Her family was very supportive of Lin Fei studying at school. After leaving the teaching building, she went to the school cafeteria and ordered a serving of egg and tomato soup along with taro soup, finishing her meal in just a few bites. Lin Fei then began to wander around the entire school.

This time, he carefully remembered this phrase and kept his eyes tightly closed during practice

"What! Are you not going back?" Chen Yun looked astonished. "Pretend! Pretend! You continue!"

It seems that these postures can be used both for training and for combat. The first image depicts the "Eye Sword"; what effects do the other postures have? There are a total of five images of basic footwork, each recording a different footwork posture. Lin Fei tried each one and found that, apart from the first image, the other four images can be connected. Practicing all four images in sequence made her feel some soreness in her muscles, indicating that it should be a muscle workout. After practicing a few times, Lin Fei felt refreshed; although her body was very tired, her mind was exceptionally clear.

Casually, she broke off a straight branch from a small tree nearby. Following the patterns and postures of the basic swordsmanship that appeared before her, she began to practice the steps one by one. The footwork of the basic swordsmanship was extremely peculiar, with each step containing a different combination of complex force applications. After only trying two steps, Lin Fei felt a sharp pain throughout her body and directly sat down on the ground.

As a fine, ant-like sensation spread throughout her body, including her scalp, Lin Fei began to feel a slight itch and prickling on the surface of her skin. This was a sign that the circulation of vital energy and blood had started to impact some of the finer capillaries. Generally, if one were to practice ordinary standing meditation, it would be impossible to reach such a level without several months of foundational practice. One can only imagine how formidable this cultivation method is.