EFB Chapter 4 Dragon and Tiger Health-Preserving Posture
Chapter 4 Dragon and Tiger Health-Preserving Posture
The golden-backed python is entirely golden in color.
Its body was covered with golden scales, and it was nearly three zhang long, about the size of a bowl. Several men held it down on a stone slab, and bright red blood flowed from its neck into a wooden basin placed in a stone trough, filling the air with the smell of blood.
Qin Jiu paused slightly.
Then he casually put the sharpened knife down.
Consciousness is a new illustration that appears on the red mark.
"Young Master, Qin Xiong of the Hundred Beasts Garden has left. You need to arrange for another Martial Master of the Third Refinement to take charge of this place as soon as possible."
Before Qin Jiu could even ponder it.
Butler Wang's words rang out from behind.
Qin Jiu pondered for a moment and said, "This is the lifeline of the Qin family. For now, let the commander of the guards stay here. We'll see if the guards can train new third-level martial artists before making any further plans."
"Commander of the Guard..."
Wang Yue frowned and said, "Young Master, Commander Qin Xuanzhou has always been in charge of purchasing medicinal herbs. Now that he is stationed in the Beast Garden, the matter of purchasing medicinal herbs... In addition, Qin Xiong is ambitious. He previously met with the deputy leader of the Chai Gang and the old leader of the Yu Gang at the Zuixianlou. Now that he has lost his important position guarding the Beast Garden, he may harbor resentment."
"Should we...?"
As he spoke, a cold glint shone brightly in his eyes.
It was obvious that he intended to kill.
Qin Jiu waved his hand dismissively: "Let's send someone to keep a close eye on his every move. The outside world is eyeing us covetously. If news of the Qin family dealing with a third-level martial arts master gets out, it will surely make those wolves in the outside world mistakenly believe that our Qin family has crippled itself, and they might not be able to hold back and take action immediately."
"Even if a third-level martial artist harbors rebellious intentions, as long as they don't immediately break off relations..."
"There will always be a place where he can contribute his remaining energy."
Qin Jiu wasn't too worried about Qin Xiong making any moves.
His family members were all at the Qin residence.
No matter what the other party does, they will still have some reservations.
Moreover, from this day forward, he will keep a close eye on Qin Xiong's every move, so that if any signs of trouble appear, he can ensure that they are suppressed immediately.
Thinking this way.
Qin Jiu then whispered a few words to Steward Wang.
Then he had his servants move the golden-backed python and the spirit beast's blood to his own courtyard, while he had his servants prepare medicinal food and inscribe his talent.
"Snake-like waist and python-like tendons..."
Inside the small courtyard.
Qin Jiu hesitated for a moment, then took out ten taels of gold from his pocket, and the Crimson Seal began to vibrate.
It can change shape and bones, and increase strength by a thousand pounds.
For every inch your tendons grow longer, you'll live an extra year.
This is clearly a talent related to one's physical constitution. It's worthwhile to imprint it, since the path of martial arts emphasizes innate physical constitution. Imprinting the snake waist and python tendons can be considered as adding to one's martial arts foundation.
As the illustrations on the red seal faded.
A tingling sensation rose in Qin Jiu's waist, abdomen, and back. At the same time, a chilling sound of bones cracking echoed through his spine.
But there was no pain.
On the contrary, I felt a surge in physical strength and power.
His eyes gleamed with a strange light. He walked to the stone pavilion in the courtyard, grasped the edge of the stone table inside the pavilion with one hand, and then gently lifted it. The stone table instantly rose off the ground.
"The chronic illness has been completely cured."
Qin Jiu let out a heavy sigh.
He then instructed the servants waiting outside the courtyard to summon Wang Yue.
"Uncle Wang, I want to learn martial arts."
"Practicing martial arts?"
Wang Yue was taken aback, then exclaimed in surprise, "Young Master, you mustn't! You are currently weak and lack energy. Forcing yourself to strengthen your body will only do more harm than good!"
Qin Jiu remained silent.
He simply extended his hand to indicate to the other person that he wanted to take his pulse.
Medicine and martial arts have been inseparable since ancient times.
Wang Yue was a martial arts expert and was naturally familiar with this art. So, without thinking, he placed his hand on Qin Jiu's wrist, and almost simultaneously, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"this......"
"Uncle Wang, why do you think I would use a spirit beast to make medicinal food for no reason?"
Qin Jiu said something pointedly.
As for what Wang Yue thinks.
He didn't care.
"With my current physique, does that mean I can't learn martial arts?"
"Of course."
Wang Yue nodded and said, "However, all of my martial arts skills come from the Zhongcheng Ba Dao sword technique passed down by the patriarch. But this martial art is extremely fierce, and in the end, it often damages the internal organs. The internal strength realm is the limit."
"This old servant does not recommend that young master practice this skill."
"I remember the Qin family only has this one mid-level martial art."
Qin Jiu frowned and interrupted him.
Although the original owner was uneducated, he had been exposed to martial arts from a young age and knew quite a bit about it.
The Qin family rose to prominence.
It was all thanks to the Overlord Blade Technique of the old master Qin Guihong that the Qin family was able to establish itself in the inner city of Songshan. During his lifetime, the Qin family was at its zenith, and no martial artist of the same level could rival him. However, after the old master dominated for thirty years, apart from the Overlord Blade Technique, the Qin family had no other mid-level martial arts.
If one only practices inferior martial arts.
Qin Jiu was still not satisfied.
After all, he wasn't from a poor family, and he didn't have to suffer the hardship of practicing such inferior martial arts techniques.
The family has no shortage of either martial arts resources or money.
If you're going to practice, you should practice the best.
"this......"
As Wang Yue spoke, his tone lowered, and finally he simply walked to the door and drove away the servants outside.
After confirming that no one was around,
The courtyard gate was closed.
"The Qin family also possesses a martial art, which is of a superior level."
Wang Yue walked over and whispered, "This skill was obtained by the family head by accident in his early years. However, the martial arts only include stance training and breathing techniques, and are not complete."
"However, if one uses this skill to cultivate one's qi and blood, one can build a solid foundation in martial arts..."
"Superior martial arts?"
A glint of light flashed in Qin Jiu's eyes.
The four major families, two major gangs, and even the most powerful martial arts school in the inner city of Songshan County can only pass down one intermediate-level martial art at most. Other forces, large and small, cannot even find a trace of intermediate-level martial arts, let alone advanced ones.
It is easy to imagine how precious superior martial arts are.
Wang Yue nodded and said, "This skill is called Dragon Tiger Nourishing Life Stance. It is one of the few superior martial arts that can be practiced without any special talent. Its main function is to nourish life, and secondly, to strengthen the body."
"That's why I suggested that the young master practice it."
"Once you master the Dragon-Tiger Health-Preserving Stance, and then practice the Overlord Blade Technique, there shouldn't be any problems."
Qin Jiu nodded slightly.
The three major training methods in martial arts are nothing more than training muscles, bones, and skin.
If the lungs and internal organs are damaged during the third refining process, it will be difficult to break through the internal strength barrier later.
But he possesses the talent to bring dead trees back to life.
There is no such risk.
However, since we already possess superior martial arts skills, there's no rush to learn that sword technique. After all, forcing Wang Yue to teach it would only make us too conspicuous.
After a moment's thought.
He immediately asked Wang Yue to teach him the Dragon-Tiger Health-Preserving Posture.
Qin Guihong did not leave behind a secret manual for this martial art. In the entire Qin family, only Qin Guihong and Wang Yue knew about the Dragon Tiger Health-Preserving Posture. If Qin Jiu hadn't mentioned it, Wang Yue would have said he would take it to his grave. Otherwise, if it were leaked, it would only bring annihilation to the Qin family.
In the following days.
Under Wang Yue's guidance, Qin Jiu diligently practiced the health-preserving stance.
When they occasionally stopped to rest, servants would serve them medicinal meals prepared with spirit beasts.
Time passed slowly like this.
This morning.
While Qin Jiu was practicing standing meditation, a maid brought news.
This made him frown instantly.
"Young Master, the caravan has been prepared at the manor. We will depart for the Han family at dawn tomorrow. The Old Madam has asked you to make the preparations."