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Life continued in this flat manner, and Lin's life entered a very regular state.
Wake up, cook porridge, read, rest.
In this cycle, Lin was engrossed in reading "Basic Internal Skill," his dedication so intense that he had never worked this hard even before the college entrance examination.
Just a little glimpse reveals how obsessed Lin was with "Basic Internal Skill."
On the third day, the Warrior Exchange arrived as scheduled, delivering the "Willow Leaf Turtle." The turtle was delivered during dusk, and the messenger was anxious, fearing they would miss the timing.
Within three days, an Alien System sent a Willow Leaf Turtle, costing the Warrior Exchange a staggering thirty million Interstellar Coins!
This Willow Leaf Turtle could be the most expensive one in history, without exception!
However, after this long-awaited Willow Leaf Turtle arrived, Lin casually tossed it into the corner without even taking a second glance and continued to read his book.
What had happened to Lin that made him so captivated by "Basic Internal Skill"?
This story begins three days prior...
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The day was somewhat gloomy, thick clouds covered the sky, blocking the annoying blazing sun and finally alleviating the heat of recent days.
The refreshing feeling even extended the morning exercise time for the elderly; no one wanted to waste such good weather.
As usual, Lin leaned over his desk, engrossed in "Basic Internal Skill."
The content of "Basic Internal Skill" is very simple and extremely brief, consisting of over a thousand characters of classical Chinese that, in Lin's eyes, resembles the lengthy classical texts from high school, making him feel dizzy.
His understanding of classical Chinese is not very good. After reading this book more than ten times, he still only grasps it partially, with many obscure and rare ancient characters whose meanings he does not know.
After reading through it, Lin only understood one thing: the basic principles of how Inner Strength operates.
The so-called cultivation of Inner Strength, once its principles are understood, is not as mysterious or elusive as imagined.
Generally speaking, bones, muscles, tendons, blood vessels, and various organs within the body make up a living person.
Organs generate blood circulation; blood flows through the vessels, delivering it throughout the body, thus generating power that enables muscle movement.
Muscles then drive the tendons, which in turn connect to the bones, facilitating normal human movement.
This is the principle of how a normal person moves.
While this seems straightforward, upon closer examination, many aspects remain unclear. Even in the Great Star Sea Era, humanity's level of knowledge still cannot fully decipher the human body.
What appears simple is actually profound. Life is forever the most captivating art of the Creator.
The operation of Inner Strength improves upon ordinary biological movement to produce the application of energy.
Inner Strength refers to a type of energy within the human body, commonly known as Inner Strength or Internal Power, scientifically interpreted as Qi Power, Dantian Qi, or Spiritual Power.
Some researchers believe that the reason living beings can cultivate and generate powerful forces is not due to random occurrences but rather latent potential residing within the human body.
For most living organisms, the areas capable of producing this Qi Power are two specific locations.
The first is the Dantian. Due to the differences in species, the location of the Dantian varies, but they all share a common point: they can generate and store Qi Power. In humans, the Dantian is located three inches below the abdomen.
The second is the brain, which has a more mysterious position. Most species possess this ability, but the locations for storage and generation differ. In humans, the storage place is at the back of the head, referred to as the Mysterious Gate.
If we compare humans to machines, ordinary people can be understood as low-quality machines, where many functions cannot operate due to insufficient initial conditions.
These two areas—the Dantian and the Mysterious Gate—are why ordinary people cannot cultivate successfully.
Unless one possesses an Exceptional Physique, these two areas will generally fall into a dormant state at birth and will quickly age, ultimately leading to complete dormancy.
They become like the human Appendix, an organ that serves little purpose and becomes a burden.
The purpose of cultivation is to awaken these dormant parts, allowing them to begin functioning again, thereby generating power beyond blood flow—that is Qi Power!
This also explains why some people are gifted while others are not.
Due to differences in initial conditions, some individuals have these two areas particularly active; when they cultivate, they progress rapidly and are considered talented by others.
Most people's Dantian and Mysterious Gate remain dormant, rendering them unable to cultivate and making them ordinary individuals.
In simpler terms, cultivation is merely another way of acting beyond our ordinary behaviors; however, this method is profound and elusive, making it difficult to grasp and master.
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The Basic Internal Skill explains this principle using ancient teachings. In addition to discussing these concepts, it also connects the Dantian with hidden pathways in the back of the head—these are the channels for Qi flow, akin to blood vessels, known as Qi Meridians.
The first three sections explain some fundamental principles regarding the positions of Qi Meridians and Dantian. The final section is the most complex; it discusses the resonance between humans and the earth—specifically how to awaken the dormant Dantian and Mysterious Gate.
Not all ancient texts contain profound wisdom. For instance, this book, "Basic Internal Skill," discusses many supernatural beings, using their powers to represent Earth Energy, which makes it even harder to understand; this is where its shortcomings lie.
One recurring emphasis is "sincerity of heart brings spiritual response." Lin found this difficult to comprehend until he came across another book that clarified the focus of "Basic Internal Skill" for him!
When studying ancient texts, many phrases strung together can be confusing. What should one do?
Consult books! We have dictionaries and annotated texts!
Lin, being clever yet somewhat lazy about studying, naturally thought of this. Thus, he opened the marketplace...
Annotated books for "Basic Internal Skill" are extremely rare because they are the culmination of the older generation's lifelong work. Therefore, any annotations that have appeared are either hidden away or monopolized by the descendants of great masters, making it nearly impossible for them to circulate in the world.
Thus, aspiring to self-learn and become a martial artist seems utterly impossible. Aside from those exceptional individuals, one can only succeed by finding a teacher.
Lin had a great teacher: the System marketplace.
Consequently, besides "Basic Internal Skill," Lin's desk was now cluttered with seven or eight other books. The books varied in thickness; some were as thick as high school textbooks, while others contained only a few thousand words of simplified translations.
"Discussion on the Conversion of Qi and Earth Energy," "Interpretation of Basic Internal Skill (Li Family Edition)," "A Brief Discussion on Basic Techniques"...
A collection of peculiar annotations piled together captivated Lin, who became engrossed in these explanations and began his journey toward an initial understanding of Inner Strength.
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