I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 11 Nourishing Qi
These days, except for teaching children in the morning, Chen Shuijun is never in the small courtyard on Qihuang Street.

Chen Zhian found it very strange, and vaguely guessed that the reason why Chen Shuijun was so abnormal was probably because of General Xuan Zi who visited him a few days ago.

But every evening Chen Shuijun would still bring back some food and cook for Chen Zhian as usual, and it had been like this for two years.

So Chen Zhian was not worried. When Chen Shuijun was not around during the day, he could do many things without having to hide anything and was more free.

Just like making medicine.

Perhaps it’s because of the plague many years ago, because of the doctor who cured and saved lives, or perhaps it’s because of the word “Qihuang”, the thing that is most abundant on Qihuang Street is pharmacies.

Almost all the time-honored brands in Southern Jiangsu have opened shops on Qihuang Street.

Chen Zhian went to the money shop on Xingyuan Street. Not to mention how shocked the servant of the money shop was by the two hundred taels of gold note, he returned to Qihuang Street in just half an hour and had found all the medicinal materials for the two prescriptions of "Huangzhong Xingqi Powder" and "Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction".

The practitioner who wrote the Great Snow Mountain Ginseng Qi Prescription and Tiger Fist was quite thoughtful. The medicinal materials in these two sets of prescriptions were not uncommon. Chen Zhian only went to three pharmacies and bought all the medicinal materials.

After an afternoon of exploration, Chen Zhian got two sets of medicine.

He looked at the dark powder in front of him and felt a little hesitant.

"Let me see... Yanhusuo, Curcuma, Safflower, Angelica, Chi Ke, and Arisaema... The dosage is six zhu, one he, six pills..."

"The ingredients and dosage were correct, and the food was stir-fried in an iron pan over medium heat. Even if the effect is not as good as that from the pharmacy, it should not cause poisoning."

"This Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction is much simpler. Just keep it on high heat and nothing will go wrong."

Thinking of this, Chen Zhian no longer hesitated. He packed up the iron pots and stone pots in the yard and returned to the room. He drank the Chizhong ginger tea in the cup, and then took Huangzhong Xingqi Powder with warm water.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, following the instructions in the Great Snow Mountain Ginseng Qi Post, sensing the blood and qi in his body and guiding them to flow through his body.

In just an incense stick of time, Chen Zhian only felt that the blood in his body became stronger, and the heat in his body caused by the inability to withstand the blood and energy was also relieved a little.

"This medicine really works!"

Chen Zhian let out a long breath, and his eyes lit up.

"It's a pity that although these herbs are not difficult to find, some of them are really expensive."

He found it quite funny in his heart: "The two hundred taels of gold from Zhou Xiujing really came in handy. Without the two hundred taels of gold, even if I had the prescription, the two hundred taels of gold I saved in the two years since I regained my memory would not be enough to buy a dose of Huangzhong Xingqi Powder."

Thinking of this, Chen Zhian no longer thought about anything else. He took out the Tiger Fist secret book and walked out of the room.

He had already memorized the tiger-holding posture by heart. Today, he watched it for a long time and then carefully put the secret book into his arms.

He took a deep breath, raised his palms, clenched his fists, and punched out suddenly!
For a moment, the blood and energy in his body actually flowed to his arms along with this punch.

Chen Zhian remained calm and continued punching.

There are only twenty-four moves in the Tiger Fist, but each move is very different from the other, one is more difficult than the other, and there are many variations when they are coordinated with each other.

Many of the moves are extremely complex and are extremely difficult for beginners who have never trained their bodies.

However, the most difficult part is not practicing the moves, but the circulation of qi when performing the moves.

"Mere moves are just fancy tricks. Luck comes from the heart. Only when the blood and energy can hit wherever you point, can they exert their true power."

"But... this luck doesn't seem to be that difficult."

When Chen Zhian first practiced Tiger Fist, he felt that the moves were complicated and cumbersome, and quite difficult to practice.

But the blood and energy in his body were as easy as a finger, and would flow to his limbs and bones as soon as he thought about it!
"This move transfers Qi and blood to the palms and limbs. The palms and claws are as strong as iron and quite lethal, but it trains the muscles of the arms."

"This move gathers energy in the back and waist, like a tiger pouncing on its opponent. The shoulders are as heavy as a rock, and it is no problem for it to knock down an ordinary person."

"This sweep of the leg is like a tiger's tail whip..."

Chen Zhian practiced in the courtyard for a long time until he felt severe pain in his muscles and bones, and his skin and flesh seemed to be separated.

He stopped practicing boxing and boiled the Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction and drank it.

"Da Xue Shen Qi Tie, Tiger Embrace Fist... This one is a martial art and a boxing technique, but it's not difficult."

Chen Zhian lay on the bed, grimacing in pain while applying Glauber's salt to his arms and thighs.

"It's just that... the notes in the Daxue Shenqi Pie say that Huangzhong Xingqi Powder can be effective for three to ten days, promoting qi and blood circulation, nourishing qi and nourishing the body, and warming the fire for cultivation... But I only took Huangzhong Xingqi Powder for less than an hour, and the effect of this medicine seems to have disappeared? Activating qi has become a lot more obscure."

Chen Zhian was very puzzled. He thought about it, gritted his teeth, took out another dose of Huangzhong Xingqi Powder and swallowed it, then closed his eyes and circulated his qi.

That familiar feeling of relaxation returned as expected.

"It seems that the master who compiled the secret manual can also be careless sometimes. The effect of Huangzhong Xingqi Powder can't last that long."

Chen Zhian found the "oversight" in the secret book and felt even more fortunate that he had cheated Zhou Xiujing out of two hundred taels of gold.

It was already the end of the Shen period, and it should be another half hour before Chen Shuijun returned.

The effect of Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction was also evident, and Chen Zhian's body pain was relieved a lot.

Chen Zhian simply set up an iron pot medicine stove and boiled and fried several doses of medicine.

He looked at the several neatly divided doses of medicine, felt the blood flowing through his body, felt the pain in his body, and clearly realized that his body was getting stronger.

"The Yangqi Pass nourishes the body and accumulates a strong and vigorous blood and energy... When the blood and energy are sufficient, it will be able to break through the Yuan Pass in one fell swoop and transform the blood and energy into true essence."

"Once you reach the True Yuan Realm... you have truly entered the realm of mastery."

As he was thinking this, he heard a rustling sound in the yard.

When Chen Zhian walked out of the room, he saw Chen Shuijun still wearing the familiar white clothes, with a gentle smile on her face.

He was holding a rabbit in his hand. The rabbit had been slaughtered. Its fur was snow-white and its ears were long. Chen Shuijun was holding it in his hand.

When Chen Shuijun saw Chen Zhian today, his expression was no different. He raised the rabbit in his hand as usual and said with a smile, "I bought a rabbit today, too."

Chen Zhian raised his eyebrows.

Today, the picture of the Jade Capital in the sky appears vaguely in my mind.

And he clearly saw that the rabbit in Chen Shuijun's hand was emitting a unique aura.

"Dan Orange..."

Chen Zhian was no stranger to this kind of rabbit. In the past two years, he and Chen Shuijun had eaten at least twenty of them.

But only today, this rabbit exudes this red orange aura.

Chen Zhian made a fire skillfully: "This rabbit is a bit special, just like the two fish..."

When he thought of this, his thoughts suddenly flashed and the scene of Kunlun Lake in the Yujing map emerged in his mind.

In Kunlun Lake, Chen Zhian planted nine pieces of red ginger.

Compared to a few days ago, when he could only plant three pieces, this is a huge increase.

When he saw the nine pieces of red ginger growing into a complete red ginger in Kunlun Lake, he suddenly had a different guess. "Or maybe the food my father brought back was very special, but I never practiced, so I didn't see the aura."

Chen Zhian started a fire and glanced at Chen Shuijun who was skinning a rabbit.

The rabbit was already covered in blood, but Chen Shuijun's body was still spotless.

Chen Zhian obtained the Great Snow Mountain Ginseng Qi Pills and entered the Qi-nourishing realm, and finally saw some clues.

"My father, who is a teacher, is not ordinary."

The two of them lit a fire and cooked as usual. Spices in Dayu were expensive, so they only added a little salt when boiling and frying the two rabbits. However, Chen Zhian felt that the rabbit meat was so fragrant. When he ate it, his tongue and teeth were fragrant, and the aftertaste was quite strong.

"You haven't been to Huangmen these days."

Chen Shuijun was not blaming him, but said, "If you think Huangmen is not good, then don't go."

Chen Zhian served himself another bowl of rice and was about to speak.

Chen Shuijun said, "I have to go out tomorrow."

Chen Zhian was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered that Chen Shuijun had told him a few days ago that he was going out and was afraid that he would not be able to come back for a year or two, so he couldn't help but frowned.

Chen Shuijun explained, "This time I am going out to visit an old friend, not to travel far. If nothing unexpected happens, I will be back in a month."

As he spoke, he took out an envelope from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Zhian.

"When you finish your meal, take this letter to Dongfeng Street and look for the small courtyard next to Liuxia Private School. There is a ginkgo tree in front of the gate. Deliver this letter to the small courtyard."

Chen Zhian took the letter and saw that the envelope was blank with no words written on it.

He vaguely guessed that the reason why Chen Shuijun left Sunan Prefecture was probably because General Xuanzi Li Bodu came to Sunan Prefecture.

He looked at the white clothes in front of him. Perhaps it was because of the long time they had been together, or perhaps it was because of the remaining information in his mind, which made him reluctant to part with her.

But Chen Zhian didn't say much. He was silent for a few seconds and said, "Dad, I have some money..."

Chen Shuijun smiled and said, "Just take good care of the pear blossoms in the courtyard. If you encounter problems that you cannot solve in the future, go to the courtyard where I delivered the letter today and ask the owner for help."

Chen Zhian pursed his lips and suddenly asked, "But are we going to look for my mother?"

Chen Shuijun did not answer.

Perhaps it was the soul that merged with Chen Zhian that was causing him to feel lonely. He said, "We have been separated for many years. Maybe my mother has already forgotten us. Dad, why do you have to suffer humiliation?"

Chen Shuijun frowned and looked at Chen Zhian.

Chen Zhian said calmly: "I am not a fool. When you were talking to General Xuan Zi, the son of the Si family in the capital came in and talked to Miss Shen from General Tiebi's mansion."

"Miss Shen said that the Si family in the capital went to the Li family to propose marriage, and General Xuan Zi's surname is also Li. In addition, the Third Young Master Si attacked me without any gentlemanly bearing...

Although it is difficult to see the whole picture, I have already guessed some clues. "

Chen Shuijun frowned and asked, "Did Si Hougui embarrass you?"

Chen Zhian said: "He wanted to embarrass me, but General Tiebi just happened to pass by."

Chen Shuijun put down the bowl in his hand and stood up: "I'll teach him a lesson for you."

Chen Zhian looked at Chen Shuijun with some surprise.

During the more than ten years on Qihuang Street, Chen Shuijun was a man of a dull personality, but he was always kind to others and never had any conflicts with others, let alone fighting.

Only today, Chen Zhian clearly saw some hostility in Chen Shuijun's eyes, which made him feel a little strange.

"In theory, Si Hougui and I are of the same generation. I was embarrassed by him, so what's the point of me teaching him a lesson for me?"

Chen Zhian also stood up and put the letter close to his body: "I will get back at it later."

Chen Shuijun's frown eased a little, and a smile appeared on his face: "You have ambition, but do you know how extraordinary Si Hougui is?"

"Miss Shen told me." Chen Zhian said, "Si Hougui is very powerful."

Chen Shuijun did not mention the matter again, but only answered Chen Zhian's question.

He turned his head and looked at the pear tree beside him, saying, "Although we haven't seen each other for many years, your mother and I share the same shade of clouds and the same moisture of rain and dew. We are also under the same pear tree. How can we be in two different places?"

"I'm going to see your mother, just to bring her some food, no problem."

Chen Zhian looked up at the sky.

It was already dark and a moon was hanging in the sky.

"The green mountains are the same as the cloud and the rain, and the bright moon was once the two townships."

As he went out to deliver the letter, he suddenly thought of the dream.

In the dream, a woman in white looked down at him with tears in her eyes, the reluctance and grief in her eyes were clearly visible.

No matter where you go or where you go, you are all people in a dream.

"Mother……"

The memories of his two lives merged together, making it difficult for him to distinguish reality from fiction.

Chen Zhian walked out of Qihuang Street, then walked along the brightly lit Yanchao Street, across the Qingshui River, and went to Dongfeng Street.

"Father has noticed that I am practicing."

He knew that Chen Shuijun had some background, and Chen Shuijun also knew that he was practicing, and the father and son understood each other tacitly.

"Then practice harder. Since I'm here, I only have Chen Shuijun as my relative, and he's taking care of me like this. If he needs anything in the future, I can help him a little."

Chen Zhian was thinking this in his heart, and the Liuxia Private School appeared in front of him, and he looked forward again.

I saw a ginkgo tree planted in front of a two-story house next to the private school.

This tree seems to be very old. In spring, the leaves of the ginkgo tree are still green, but it is already very lush, with thick branches, tangled roots, and full of vitality.

When Chen Zhian saw the ginkgo tree, a picture of Jade Capital in the sky suddenly flashed through his mind. The next moment, the mist of Kunlun Lake fell into his eyes.

Then he saw... there was another red-orange gas rising and brewing from the ginkgo tree, just like smoke rising from a cooking stove.

The rising air went straight up into the sky and fell into the clouds.

Chen Zhian looked up subconsciously, and the next moment, his pupils suddenly contracted.

He saw above the clouds, a warrior in armor and helmet, about three meters tall, looming, sitting cross-legged, breathing in and out the "qi" of the ginkgo tree!
Chen Zhian pursed his lips, and he suddenly remembered the few words in the Great Snow Mountain Ginseng Qi Post.

"This is a divine appearance... unique to the seventh realm of cultivation, the Jade Fault Realm."

(End of this chapter)