Under One Person: The Seeker of the Dao in the Lü Family

Chapter 40 Golden Elixir Rejuvenation Pill, Not Yet Ready

Pure Yang Limitless Skill

This is a very famous martial arts technique. Whether in modern martial arts novels or fantasy novels, this technique is considered top-tier.

In fact, this is a Taoist exercise manual created by Zhang Sanfeng, the patriarch of Wudang, and can be regarded as the essence of Taoist exercises, containing the profound meaning of Wudang's alchemy.

Lu Qian lifted the blue book cover, and the first sentence inside was the one Zhou Meng had just said: "There are three thousand unorthodox techniques, but apart from this Golden Elixir, all are obscure."

The phrase "all are obscure" clearly reveals the arrogance of Master Zhang Sanfeng.

Of course, they certainly have the right to be arrogant.

Lü Qian nodded, then continued flipping through the pages.

Zhou Meng's voice rang out from the side, "Our Wudang alchemy can be summarized in four words: [Golden Elixir Returning to the Elixir]."

"When cultivating, one should use one's own pure Yang Qi to circulate throughout the body according to the proper pathways."

"The essence of Yang Qi from the heart and kidneys is extracted, steamed upwards to the lungs and internal organs, and becomes Lung Metal, which condenses into Golden Liquid. Then, the Golden Liquid is taken and flows throughout the limbs and bones; this process is also known as Golden Liquid Refining."

"Upon successful completion of cultivation, one can transform into a pure Yang body, with golden skin and jade bones that are indestructible."

"Furthermore, this method is wonderful in both form and spirit. When the body and spirit are united, one can attain the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and the Five Qi Returning to the Origin."

A true word is passed on, and a thousand volumes of books are falsely passed on.

The manual in Lü Qian's hand was very thin, and he quickly finished reading it under Zhou Meng's guidance.

He closed the manual in his hand and handed it back to Zhou Meng. "Thank you, Grand Tutor. I have memorized it."

Those who cultivate are quick-witted, and Lü Qian was exceptionally gifted from a young age. After reading the contents of the manual once, he memorized it all.

"Oh, truly exceptionally talented."

Zhou Meng took the manual and exclaimed in admiration. He put the manual back into the wooden compartment and wrapped it tightly with oiled paper again.

"Try to condense pure Yang Qi first, and I'll keep an eye on it for you."

"yes!"

After saying this, Lü Qian went to his bedding, lay face up, and instantly entered a meditative state.

Zhou Meng nodded in approval at this speed, inwardly full of admiration.

Lu Qian is fifteen years old now, which is the age when the yang energy is gradually increasing and the mind is restless. The fact that he can still sit still and enter a meditative state shows that his meditation skills are truly profound.

After entering a meditative state, Lü Qian circulated his Qi according to the methods of the Pure Yang Limitless Skill, attempting to condense pure Yang Qi.

The kidneys are the place where essence is stored, and they also store the body's true yang.

The heart belongs to the fire element, so he tried to extract true yang from the kidneys and combine it with the fire energy of the heart.

This step requires controlling the Qi to condense without dissipating, allowing the Kidney Qi and Heart Fire to accurately combine and transform into pure Yang Qi, which then rises and enters the Lungs.

In the Five Elements theory, the lungs belong to the metal element. Metal generates water, and pure yang energy entering the lungs condenses into metallic fluid.

The liquid gold is thick and viscous, and does not disperse.

Drops of golden liquid gathered together, rising like a trickle from the Du meridian to the Niwan Palace in the upper dantian.

The Niwan Palace was nourished by the golden liquid and filled with golden light. Lü Qian immediately felt his consciousness clear and his primordial spirit stable.

Immediately afterwards, the golden liquid flowed down from the upper dantian to the lower dantian, and then followed the Qi circulating throughout the body, flowing to all parts of the body, including the five internal organs.

After following the exercise once, Lü Qian looked inward and saw that his internal organs revealed their true colors, radiating five-colored light, and his bones and muscles were radiating a faint golden light.

What Lu Qian couldn't see from the outside was that his whole body was also radiating a faint golden light, and the five-colored Qi clusters on his abdomen, corresponding to the positions of the five internal organs, were shining brightly.

Zhou Meng nodded in satisfaction at Lü Qian's appearance. "It's done!"

He then returned the oil paper package to the foot of the bed and closed his eyes to meditate on the bed.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the silver moon hangs high outside the room, and the stars are shining brightly; the night is already halfway over.

"call--"

Lu Qian exhaled a breath of stale air, stopping the internal circulation within his body. He opened his eyes, his gaze shining brightly.

Hearing the noise, Zhou Meng opened his eyes and looked at Lü Qian, who was lying on the bedding looking as happy as if he had received a treasure.

"Thank you, Master Xie, for imparting your wisdom."

Lu Qian looked at Zhou Meng, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, and bowed to him.

Zhou Meng accepted Lü Qian's bow with a smile, then looked at him and asked, "How is it? Have you mastered it?"

Lu Qian clenched his fist, feeling the enhanced physique after being nourished by the golden liquid. He then calmed his mind and felt the tranquility of his primordial spirit and consciousness. He said excitedly, "It's done. Now I have mastered the alchemy. All that's left is to grind it out."

"Don't be greedy for quick results. You are still a minor, your true yang is not enough, and your yang energy is not strong enough. The time is not right yet, and your cultivation needs to be moderate."

"Although the alchemy method is good, you must be careful not to overexert yourself."

Zhou Meng looked at Lü Qian and gave him a serious reminder.

Lü Qian is only fifteen years old now, which is the age when his body is growing.

At this time, his body was not fully developed and was still somewhat immature. Zhou Meng was worried that he would overdo his cultivation and injure himself.

"yes!"

Lü Qian answered respectfully.

"Alright, it's not a good day to practice the Golden Elixir Rejuvenation Pill. Just continue your cultivation as usual."

"good!"

Inside the wooden house, Zhou Meng and Lü Qian sat cross-legged, engaging in their usual spiritual practice.

Outside, the bright moon drew closer to the western mountains, and the stars hung high in the dark night sky.

As time passed, a new sun rose over the eastern horizon.

The faint morning light shone through the windows of the wooden house, waking the two people who were practicing their meditation.

After packing his bedding, Lü Qian said goodbye to Zhou Meng on the bed and then went to the front mountain to attend the morning prayers.

Time flies, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye.

These days, Lü Qian and Grand Tutor Zhou Meng have been living and eating together. Under Zhou Meng's guidance, Lü Qian practices Feng Hou Qi Men and Wudang's Golden Elixir every day, and his days are very fulfilling.

Zhou Meng's vision and knowledge in cultivation were far beyond what the young man Lü Qian could compare to.

Taoist cultivation is quite esoteric, emphasizing profound meaning in subtle words. With Zhou Meng, a highly accomplished practitioner who had cultivated for decades, present, Lü Qian asked Zhou Meng about the difficulties he encountered in interpreting the Taoist canon, and ultimately received clear answers to all of them.

This made Lü Qian's path to enlightenment smoother.

During this fulfilling time, Lü Qian seemed to forget that he was just staying at Zhou Meng's place. When he heard the news that his room had been repaired, he even showed a surprised expression.

"Grand Tutor, may I stay?"

Lu Qian looked pitifully at Zhou Meng, who was sitting cross-legged on the couch, and pleaded in his tone.

Zhou Meng laughed at Lü Qian's appearance, "No good, Xiao Qian. You young man are full of energy, but your grandmaster is an old man with no bones. I can't keep up with your constant cultivation."

"Now that you're back, this old man can finally get a good night's sleep without worrying about anyone asking me about my cultivation in the middle of the night."

Upon hearing this, Lü Qian's head drooped, his face hidden in shadow, making it difficult for Zhou Meng, who was sitting above him, to see clearly.

But as someone who had watched Lü Qian live on Wudang Mountain for three years, and even lived and ate with him during that time, Zhou Meng immediately realized that this little hedgehog was up to no good.

He quickly interrupted Lü Qian's still-developing plan, "You brat, don't do anything like tearing down the house yourself or pretending that your Grandmaster Zhou Sheng was here again. My eyesight isn't failing me yet."

"I can tell at a glance what kind of house has collapsed on its own."

"Hehe, Grand Tutor, what do you think of me? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

Lu Qian raised his head, scratched the back of his head, and gave Zhou Meng a harmless smile.

However, Zhou Meng was not deceived by this gentle appearance, and he snorted coldly.

"snort!"

"Let me tell you, if your house collapses again, I don't care who's to blame. You'd better go down the mountain and beg for alms first!"

"I don't care whether you go back to the Lü family and ask your great-grandfather for it or what, you'll have to pay for the house renovations yourself."

"The economy in Wudang Mountain has been sluggish in recent years, and it's no longer possible to build new houses."

Having said all that, Lü Qian had no choice but to abandon his nearly formed plan. With a dejected expression, he said, "Yes! This disciple understands."

"snort!"

Seeing Lü Qian's expression of having lost money, Zhou Meng became even more certain that his prediction had not been wrong.

This little madman really wants to tear down his house again, so he can stay here a little longer.

But then he thought again, given Lü Qian's extraordinary talent, he wasn't comfortable letting him cultivate on his own. If something went wrong, he wouldn't have a Lü Qian to compensate Lü Ci.

He could only sigh helplessly, "Oh well, fine, I guess I owe you. From now on, you can come here after your evening classes every day, but you can only stay until midnight."

"Thank you very much, Grand Tutor!"

Lu Qian was overjoyed and bowed to Zhou Meng.

"You monkey!"