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For seven consecutive days, Lin was immersed in reading various annotations and "Basic Internal Skill," completely absorbed and neglecting food and sleep.
This was Lin's greatest achievement since arriving in the Galactic Era—he had found an interest beyond cooking: cultivation!
Cultivation is divided into two types: the cultivation of the Mysterious Gate, also known as Spiritual Power cultivation, and the cultivation of the Dantian, also referred to as Dantian Qi cultivation.
These two aspects complement each other while also being distinct, which is quite profound.
A martial artist may have a preference; they might be stronger in Spiritual Power or Dantian Qi. However, this is only relative. Overall, to achieve further breakthroughs, progress must be made in both areas.
Through his research, Lin Ye discovered some insights. Since yesterday, he had been eager to try awakening his Dantian and Mysterious Gate.
Awakening is the first step in cultivation and a crucial one. Often, a person's martial arts talent significantly affects the time it takes to awaken.
An ordinary person might need a year or even two years to explore what is called "Earth Energy" (as referred to in "Basic Internal Skill"), but someone with exceptional talent might only need a week, or even just an hour!
There are various methods for awakening. Some choose high-pressure training, pushing their bodies and minds to the limit, which often forces out the potential within.
This can create a gap in the Mysterious Gate and Dantian, achieving the goal of awakening.
Others opt for a gentler approach, attempting to communicate with the Mysterious Gate and Dantian. This method resembles rehabilitation training for someone who has lost control over part of their body.
These methods are experiences summarized by predecessors, and there are already systematic training methods available; however, most people are unaware of them. Only experienced martial artists understand how to awaken.
Although Lin was not a martial artist, after a week of studying annotation books, he had grasped the concept of awakening quite well. In terms of theoretical knowledge, he was no worse than a Warrior Apprentice.
This is not about how good Lin is at martial arts, where he can grasp things quickly, but rather how impressive those annotations are. Even a martial arts idiot could nod along to the principles after reading those books.
Therefore, it is normal for Lin to be vastly different from a week ago, as he has absorbed all those theoretical texts into his mind.
Having read so much, what Lin wants to do most now is to try!
Awakening for an ordinary person is not something that can be achieved in one go; it is a winding road that requires enduring countless failures before success.
Thus, Lin Ye does not need to carry too much psychological burden. He is ready to attempt his first awakening in life.
It may be the first time, but not entirely. Ten years ago, the younger Lin had already attempted the awakening ritual many times. The newly awakened Fatty had force-fed Lin with methods from school, hoping to help him awaken as well, but it was all in vain.
The awakening ritual must vary from person to person. At that time, the process was largely filled with children's playfulness, so failure was expected. However, it left a significant impact on young Lin, and he had since avoided discussing cultivation matters.
...
That morning, Lin had completed the first half of the preparation for Four-Flavor Blood Nourishing Porridge and was just waiting for the right time to finish cooking.
With nothing else to do, ripples began to form in Lin's heart. Over these past few days, he had nearly memorized Basic Internal Skill backward and had read the annotation book no less than three times, gaining a thorough understanding of awakening.
Suddenly, a thought popped into his mind: since he had some free time now, why not attempt an awakening ritual?
As soon as this thought arose, Lin Xin felt an irresistible itch; it was like having a cat swirling around in his chest, making him increasingly uncomfortable.
Glancing at the kitchen, a wisp of white steam just rose from the edge of the Iron Pot. It would take another half an hour to finish cooking, which was enough time for him to occupy himself for a while.
"Why not try the method of communication?"
He stroked his chin and muttered to himself. Looking up, he noticed it was still early; the sun had only just revealed half of itself, painting the eastern sky red. He estimated that Fatty and the neighbors would take some time to arrive.
With that thought, Lin could no longer suppress the impulse in his heart. He turned and walked into the bedroom, sitting cross-legged on the bed, preparing to challenge the path of a warrior for the first time and begin his cultivation!
The method Lin chose for cultivation was the most ordinary and also the most reliant on talent. Known as the Comprehension Method or Meditation Method, it is an ancient practice that has been used from ancient times to the present.
This method was nothing extraordinary; it followed conventional norms, did not progress quickly, and posed little danger. Compared to later improved awakening methods, it seemed somewhat outdated and significantly more difficult.
However, many Ancient Families chose this method for their descendants' awakening. It was a form of inheritance and a test of talent.
Those awakened through this method would experience a certain degree of influence on their talent later on.
Everyone believed this; whether it was true or not remained unproven, as talent was one of the most elusive aspects.
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Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Lin's mind surged with thoughts about the meditation techniques he had studied.
The first step of meditation is to empty one's mind and enter a state that is half asleep and half awake. This state is akin to dozing off, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion.
This step was the hardest to achieve. If it weren't for Lin's time studying Herbal Cuisine and learning Meditation and Tai Chi from those masters, he wouldn't have been able to accomplish it so easily.
Originally, it was a practice for self-cultivation and to deepen his understanding of Herbal Cuisine, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be useful now.
Lin reached the level of Meditation in a very short time.
Compared to meditation, this is a slightly lower level, but at least he could meet the minimum requirement stated in the book, allowing his mind to empty and his brain to enter a blank state.
When the mind is free of distractions, most of the body's organs enter a semi-dormant state, significantly reducing their activity. This is when those dormant organs awaken.
It is like the transition between day and night; the human body resonates with the earth, experiencing the alternation of day and night just as the sun and moon do.
His breathing became slower and slower. Lin felt as if he had returned to those days of studying Herbal Cuisine, sitting on a large rock in the mountains every morning with the Herbal Chef.
The air was fresh, filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers. If he listened closely, he could almost hear the sound of morning dew sliding off the tips of leaves.
This was merely an unconscious imagination, yet it stemmed from Lin's deepest impressions because those years of Meditation experiences allowed his imagination to create this scene.
In this first step of meditation, Lin Qing effortlessly achieved it! He found himself in a half-asleep, half-awake state, like a dream!
Experience is indeed an important cornerstone of success. Lin's past experiences provided him with much help; those twenty years were not lived in vain.
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