Body Refinement for Longevity: From Health Cultivation Exercises to Overcoming All Techniques

Xu Kingdom, Black Lion City, the Chen family, a family of martial arts practitioners.

In a training ground, Chen Han tried to clench his fist and, just like before, punched the wooden stake solidly under the drenching of sweat.

But the result was still devastating.

Before his five fingers could even clench into his palm, a sharp pain, as if bones were breaking and tendons were being torn apart, swept over his entire arm.

"It's happening again!"

He was in so much pain that his face contorted, and he gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath.

"Am I destined to be just another nobody in this life? It's so frustrating..."

That's right, just half a month ago, Chen Han transmigrated. In his previous life, he was just an ordinary young man on Blue Star. His gaze finally settled on a pair of large searchlights.

When he regained consciousness, he was reborn into the body of an ordinary young man in a chaotic world similar to ancient times, without parents and all alone.

This world is overrun by demons and monsters, and wherever they go, blood flows for miles, making it a veritable hell on earth.

Of course, there are also ways to deal with this, namely, those who practice martial arts, martial artists!

With all industries in decline, martial arts must stand firm.

The only thing the government valued more than production was martial arts!

However, the world is not peaceful, and for ordinary people, no matter where they live, it is a time of great suffering.

Gang warfare, open and covert killings, and the forced prostitution of women are commonplace even on the streets of the city.

His predecessor was a descendant of a martial arts family. He was valued by his family for his outstanding talent, but an accident caused his bones to break inch by inch, making him a cripple.

His family is currently preparing to send him into the secular world to fend for himself.

To put it bluntly, we're not going to support him anymore. He can't practice martial arts, and he won't be able to make any significant contributions to the family in the future, so naturally we can't waste resources on him.

Chen Han was not surprised. In order to gain a foothold in this chaotic world, it was absolutely impossible without ruthless methods and decisiveness.

Being sent into secular life by his family meant that he would no longer have the family as a powerful support and would be no different from an ordinary person.

Thus, life becomes fragile. In this chaotic world, the food to sustain life, the fighting between gangs, and the heavy taxes are all enough to make him wish he were dead.

Moreover, given his current physical condition, he might become a cold corpse in just one winter.

Chen Han looked at the void in front of him, where there was a transparent panel that only he could see.

A proficiency panel.

Heaven rewards diligence; success is inevitable!

Name: Chen Han

Lifespan: 18/32

[Skill: Breaking Mountain Fist (Minor Mastery) 20/100]

This was something he brought with him when he transmigrated to this chaotic world, and it is currently his only hope.

Heaven rewards diligence; success is inevitable!

As long as he puts in the effort and puts in the work, he will surely reap the rewards, and all obstacles will cease to exist in his path.

However, it has not yet truly come into play.

Because Chen Han can no longer box, he can't even eat properly. Even the doctor said he won't be able to do heavy work in the future, let alone practice martial arts.

After a moment of quiet sorrow, Chen Han suddenly muttered to himself, "Given the current situation, it seems my only option is to settle for practicing Tai Chi for health and wellness."

Tai Chi Health Preservation Exercise!

According to the elders of the family, if one maintains proper nutrition and practices this health-preserving exercise diligently, it is possible for the broken bones to heal, the tendons and veins to be remodeled, and the body to recover. At the very least, it will not be difficult to even clench a fist.

Chen Han took out an old book with the words "Tai Chi Health Preservation Exercise" prominently displayed on the cover.

This skill is useless to ordinary martial arts practitioners, but for him, it is a hope to return to the martial arts path and survive with dignity in this chaotic world.

Once opened, a lifelike figure appears, its movements graceful and light, like a dragonfly skimming the water or leaves fluttering in the air.

As Chen Han looked at it, a smile gradually appeared on his face. "This health-preserving exercise does not have any rapid moves. It is all done slowly and leisurely, which is quite suitable for me."

Chen Han watched carefully for a while, and after grasping the general idea, he tried to practice.

[Tai Chi Health Preservation Exercise +1]

[Tai Chi Health Preservation Exercises (Beginner) 1/50]

Sure enough, about half an hour later, the panel reacted, and at the same time, his body underwent some almost imperceptible changes.

I feel much more relaxed and comfortable.

This situation gave Chen Han hope, and he was overjoyed.

"In this way, as long as I maintain a sufficient daily intake of nutrients and practice this Tai Chi health exercise, I should be able to recover to about 70-80% in less than two years."

But after the initial excitement, Chen Han also considered the difficulties he was facing.

"In chaotic times, resources are scarce, especially since I come from a family of martial artists, where resources are even more scarce. Now that I am no longer a martial artist, it is definitely impossible for me to profit from this."

Chen Han quickly made a decision: try to ask his old friends for help, since his predecessor had many wealthy friends not long before the incident.

If he were to speak up, he could likely resolve the current problem.

Without hesitation, Chen Han immediately left the training ground...

But after half a day, he felt despair.

The "brothers" who used to call him brother and the uncles who were once very affectionate towards him all found excuses not to see him after learning that he had come to see them. Some even dismissed him with just a few words. Where was the easygoing person he used to be?

Chen Han gritted his teeth, then let out a helpless sigh and gave a bitter laugh. "That's right. Back then, it was all just polite talk and polite actions. If I hadn't been injured, it would be fine, but to still think that way now is just naive of me."

With a "nothing to lose" mentality, Chen Han knocked on the last door.

dong dong dong~

Who is it?

As he spoke, the door opened, and a young man of similar age to Chen Han appeared in front of him.

"Brother Chen Lei, it's me."

Chen Han forced a smile.

This person was born in the same year as him. They were childhood playmates, like brothers, and practiced martial arts together from scratch, helping each other along the way.

Upon learning of his accident, Chen Lei immediately rushed to visit him and helped him resolve many of his troubles.

"Chen Han, it's you. Come in and rest for a while. You've just recovered from a serious illness, so don't hurt yourself."

Chen Lei's face lit up when he saw the newcomer, but his gaze faltered and dimmed when he heard the slightly humble address of "elder brother."

"It's alright, that will do. I came here today to ask you for a favor. I'm no longer able to practice martial arts and have to leave the clan. I wonder if you know any important figures in the clan who could help me get a few months of training opportunities?"

Chen Lei sighed inwardly, his expression shifting. Although he was also a skilled martial artist and highly regarded by the clan, the clan's resources were currently very scarce, and he was powerless to help.

But I wanted to refuse, yet I felt a little reluctant.

In his view, Chen Han's current situation is nothing more than a desperate attempt to profit from reselling the family's martial arts resources.

After all, with bones and tendons broken, trying to practice martial arts again is nothing short of a pipe dream.

If the people in charge of the clan knew about this, they would naturally understand it better than he did, and if they were to bring it up, the chances of success would be slim.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "How about this, I'll ask around for you. If it's possible, I certainly won't let you down, brother."

Chen Han finally showed his first genuine smile of the day, and a feeling of "this brother is trustworthy" welled up in his heart.

"I am very grateful to you, Brother Chen. Thank you."

......

Sure enough, in the afternoon, Chen Lei came to find Chen Han and told him some good news.

"Chen Han, there's an opportunity. Do you know Chen Qiuyu?"

Chen Han was slightly taken aback, a complex look flashing in his eyes. How could he not recognize this woman?

If it weren't for her past life, this woman might have already gone to see Buddha.

That day, the original owner was a martial arts apprentice with exceptional talent. He went out with this woman on business, but they were unexpectedly framed by hostile forces.

Just as the two were about to be engulfed by the mudslide, Chen Han immediately threw the woman out, buying her a few precious seconds to escape.

But he himself was submerged...

This body was also broken and ruptured at that time, and when he woke up again, he had transmigrated to this place.

Afterwards, the woman did not tell her family about the incident. Instead, she told Tian Gang that he had held her back, and the elders of the family believed her without a doubt.

Later, he heard that the woman came from a wealthy family and that her parents held a high position in the clan. As a result, he dared not speak out against her anger and had no choice but to swallow his anger.