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Chapter 50 Blood Coagulation Technique
The Iron Mountain Kung Fu can only be practiced to the seventh level of bone forging. If one wants to advance to the third level, one must practice martial arts that condense qi and blood. However, blood condensation martial arts are all monopolized by aristocratic families and are not accessible to outsiders.

After Zhong Lin was promoted to the seventh level of bone-tempering realm, the effect of practicing "Iron Mountain Kung Fu" had become negligible. For this reason, he even went to Lao Zhou to ask for advice.

To explain it in Lao Zhou's words, in martial arts practice, one trains the muscles, bones and skin externally, and the breath internally.

Now that the muscles, bones and skin have been tempered, the next step is to temper the internal organs from the outside in.

However, the tempering of the internal organs cannot be completed directly like the tendons, bones and skin. After all, the internal organs are fragile and can be injured if not handled with care. Therefore, a special force is needed to help strengthen the internal organs.

Therefore, the sixth level of martial arts is to condense qi and blood and cultivate the power of qi and blood, so it is called the qi and blood realm.

The next step is to stimulate the five internal organs with qi and blood to achieve the effect of training the internal organs. The five internal organs are strong and powerful, so the fifth level is called the internal strength level.

Unfortunately, all the methods of refining qi and blood are monopolized by the aristocratic families, and even the government offices do not have such martial arts methods.

Or maybe there was, but such a precious item would not be given to Zhong Lin. After all, Zhong Lin was just a painter on a temporary assignment in the government office.

The reason why the chief constable was able to condense qi and blood was because he was the county lord's man, and the county lord was from the Mei family of Tianyang County.

Xu Lewu sighed heavily. He also learned about the nine ranks of martial arts from Zhong Lin. Naturally, he was very clear about the faces of the aristocratic families. Thinking about getting the method of condensing qi and blood from the aristocratic families, he would never get it unless he became their dog.

"Zhong Lin, what about the martial arts school? There are masters in the school. Do they have any methods to condense qi and blood?" Old man Xu asked anxiously.

The power of the aristocratic families was deeply rooted in people's minds, and he didn't want Zhong Lin to take risks if there was any way out.

Zhong Lin shook his head and said, "I've inquired and found that most of the martial arts schools in Heishan County can only cultivate to the seventh level of Bone Tempering Realm. The masters of the major martial arts schools are basically all at this level. Only the masters of the Divine Fist School and the Sky Eagle Martial Arts School are at the sixth level of Qi and Blood Realm."

"Then find them..."

Old man Xu stopped talking halfway through his words. He realized that this was simply impossible.

Even for his clinic, apprentices need to do odd jobs for three years and serve tea and water for three years before they are qualified to slowly start to handle medicinal materials. As for being accepted as his apprentice and personally taught medical skills, it will take even longer.

"In a martial arts school, only the direct disciples are qualified to be taught the more advanced martial arts. I don't need to explain the direct disciples! It's not easy for an outsider like me to deal with it."

Zhong Lin had actually gone to learn more about these two martial arts schools that possessed Qi and blood techniques, but the more he learned, the more bitter it became.

Generally speaking, a martial arts school can only train a few disciples, after all, it requires spending a lot of resources to purchase medicinal materials, pills and the like.

Basically, each of these two martial arts schools only has three true disciples.

They are mainly divided into "senior disciples" who inherit the mantle and carry the brand in the future.

This depends on whether your own son is capable and motivated. If not, then choose someone else.

For example, the Xu’s Medical Clinic owned by Old Man Xu. Unless Brother Xiu fails to live up to his expectations in the future, he will still be the heir to this medical clinic.

The "second disciple" who respects money and builds connections.

The third disciple who is the most capable and keeps up appearances.

The three major disciples each have their own division of labor:

The eldest disciple is the head of the school and regards the master as his father; the second disciple provides financial support and polishes the brand; the third disciple is mainly responsible for dealing with various martial artists who come to visit.

To use the lines from the previous life movie "Master", it is the substance, appearance and inheritance.

Simply put, the eldest disciple's choice is more based on the master's character. After all, he has to take care of his master in his old age and help his descendants.

The second disciple is selected based on family background, which must be wealthy. The third disciple is selected based on martial arts skills.

If you think about it, if Zhong Lin could go to a martial arts school, it would be best for him to be the third disciple. Unfortunately, both martial arts schools already have third disciples, and Zhong Lin came too late.

The only ways to get ahead in Heishan County are to "be a thug", "sell yourself into slavery", or "become a personal disciple". Unfortunately, none of them is suitable for Zhong Lin.

Old man Xu's face darkened, and he sighed heavily. After saying a thousand words, he finally fell silent.

"Okay, Old Man Xu, don't worry about me. You know my strength, and I won't put myself in danger." Zhong Lin said with a smile.

"Hey! Just know it yourself."

"Haha, I definitely know that. I still cherish my life very much. Now go back and pack up! Move in tonight. I don't want to buy you a coffin tomorrow morning."

Zhong Lin laughed out loud and made some teasing remarks.

Old Man Xu was also so angry that he blew his beard and glared, cursed angrily and turned to leave Zhong Lin's yard.

That night, Old Man Xu and his family of two moved in. Zhong Lin also packed up all the supplies and medicinal herbs in the house and brought them over under the cover of night.

The cellar had been dug a few days ago, and lime and insect repellent were sprinkled inside, and all kinds of daily necessities were hidden inside.

If there is any disturbance, a few people will hide in there directly. They will have no problem living for a month or so with the supplies inside.

Zhong Lin didn't even know where he found a large piece of granite, the kind that weighed a thousand pounds. He would use this stone to cover the entrance of the cave. No one could open it unless they were born with supernatural powers or were warriors of the seventh rank or above who had completed bone forging. However, these two types of people would not come to this ordinary little courtyard.

perfect.

The flames jumped, and the dim warm light spread like a rosy glow.

Today's dinner is scrambled eggs with oyster mushrooms, lotus root and pork ribs soup, stir-fried green beans, and stir-fried bean sprouts.

When Mrs. Xu brought out the last dish, Zhong Lin also called out to Xiao Shitou and Xiu Ge'er who were practicing calligraphy at a table not far away.

"Stop studying and come over to eat!"

The two of them rushed out with a bang. From the moment the first dish was served, they were no longer in the mood to practice calligraphy and just wanted to eat quickly.

"Go wash your hands."

Old Madam Xu slapped the backs of their hands and scolded them.

As she spoke, Old Lady Xu took out another pot of rice wine, poured a glass for Zhong Lin first, and then poured another glass for Old Man Xu.

"Dalinzi, thank you so much. Let this old man have a couple more drinks with you later." Old Madam Xu said gently.

"You are too polite, old lady. Please eat your food."

He reached out and picked up two eggs and put them into the bowls of Xiao Shitou and Xiu Ge'er.

Since the death of my previous life's mother, it has been rare to see such a homely atmosphere.

Zhong Lin didn't care, but Xiao Shitou really enjoyed the atmosphere of the meal. Being with his friends made him have a better appetite.

(End of this chapter)