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Chapter 122 We Are a Reputable and Upright Sect

"Meditation is something that ordinary people can benefit from if they practice it a little bit, but if you want to reach a high level, then there are certain dangers."

"As for our sect's visualization method, it can also be classified as meditation, but due to some special reasons, the difficulty of practicing it is beyond your imagination..."

Seeing Fang Cheng listening attentively, Ma Jianguo paused for a moment.

After thinking for a moment, he further explained the doubts to him:
"I've told you before that if an ordinary person wants to possess power beyond the ordinary and reach a level comparable to those monsters, he must practice both physically and mentally to achieve true transformation."

"We usually practice martial arts to strengthen our bodies. We just need to pay attention to the combination of work and rest, replenish nutrition in time, and avoid the loss of qi and blood. Basically, there will be no major problems with our bodies."

"Even if you get sick from overwork or get injured, you can recover through treatment or you can choose to stop exercising and live out your life like an ordinary person."

“But spiritual practice is different. Once you start, there is no turning back.”

"In all the abnormal and dangerous situations you encounter, no one can help you. The only thing you can rely on is your own willpower."

"During this kind of practice, if one's will is confused or damaged, there is no such thing as healing. At the very least, one may become mentally ill or have hallucinations. At the worst, one may go crazy or even become demented."

Having said that, Ma Jianguo picked up the teacup and moistened his throat.

Seeing that Fang Cheng still had some doubts in his eyes, he continued:

"Think about it, when your physical fitness improves, you can clearly feel that you are stronger, you can run faster, and you have more energy."

"And what does it feel like when your spiritual energy is increased? The most obvious feeling is that your hearing and eyesight become sharper. Your eyes are brighter and your ears are more sensitive."

"Then, as your spirit becomes stronger, the things you see become more and more subtle and complex, and the sounds you hear are tens of thousands and chaotic. Your entire head is filled with information that you usually ignore. Can you still stay awake?"

After hearing what Ma Jianguo said, Fang Cheng suddenly realized and instantly thought of his own personal experience.

When the mental attribute exceeds the limit of 20 points, the greatly enhanced perception of the five senses does bring a lot of convenience to oneself, as if one has super powers.

But as it rose to 30 and 40 points, some unbearable strange conditions gradually began to appear, and I could feel that my emotions seemed to be getting out of control more easily than before.

Ma Jianguo continued to explain:

“Spirit is a very strange and mysterious realm. Some people practice diligently for decades, but their progress is as slow as a snail. However, some people are gifted or have a chance to become enlightened in a moment and undergo a fundamental change.”

"It can be said that it is completely different from practicing martial arts to exercise the body. If there is not enough willpower and control methods, a person's spiritual energy is too high, which is actually not a good thing."

"And meditation is the most common method of spiritual practice, so for the sake of caution, I let you lay a solid foundation before considering learning visualization."

Fang Cheng nodded as he listened, feeling that listening to your words was worth more than reading for ten years.

I feel deeply moved that Teacher Ma is worthy of being a master and head of Tai Chi.

Then, he happily asked a series of questions:

"Uncle Ma, you have been practicing Qigong for decades. What level of spiritual practice have you reached?"

"Have you ever entered into a state of concentration? Can you tell me about your experience after entering into a state of concentration?"

"Cough, cough."

Ma Jianguo was drinking tea and seemed to choke. He coughed several times:
"The sun is shining brightly today. The weather looks great..."

Seeing that the old man seemed to be avoiding the question, Fang Cheng thought that he had some secrets that he was not comfortable telling.

So he changed the subject and brought up the matter of the special search team, which both he and Ma Dong Hyuk were concerned about.

After hearing this, Ma Jianguo frowned and his expression became more serious than before.

"Ah Cheng, you should try to have less contact with those guys in the future."

Fang Cheng looked at him puzzledly.

This time, Ma Jianguo did not keep anything to himself, but told the truth that he knew.

The so-called "Special Investigation Team", whose full name is "Special Affairs Investigation Team", is a special organization affiliated with the National Security Department.

Its main responsibility is to take some extremely powerful preventive measures and clearance operations against supernatural events that ordinary police forces cannot handle, as well as powerful enemies like monsters.

Because the nature of the mission is very special, the government will cooperate with its actions and deliberately conceal the truth from the public, so outsiders naturally rarely know about it.

And for Ma Jianguo, the most important point is.

The predecessor of the Special Search Team was developed from the "National Martial Arts Hall" founded by the ancestors of the Ma family.

The members were basically selected from strong martial artists and combat athletes. However, with the development of biopharmaceutical technology, those warriors took drugs to strengthen their physical fitness in order to break through their physical limits, thus embarking on a wrong path.

"From now on, if someone tries to win you over and tempt you with those potions, don't agree."

Ma Jianguo solemnly warned Fang Cheng:

"You know, the path that our martial arts research association is on is the broad and smooth road. They are just misguided and unorthodox. As the heirs of a famous and upright sect, we must maintain a principled stance and distinguish ourselves from them."

Fang Cheng couldn't help but feel a little stunned when listening to the old man's righteous criticism of the special search team with an official background.

At this moment, a loud call came from inside the house:
"The food is here, stop chatting and start eating!"

Ma Dong Hyuk and Chen Yingjun brought out several pots of steaming dishes from the kitchen and placed them on the round table in the hall.

Fang Cheng and Ma Jianguo immediately walked into the house, and after exchanging polite words, they sat down as host and guest.

"Ah Cheng, how about you try my cooking first?"

Ma Donghe deliberately turned the glass turntable and placed a dish of very fresh-looking food in front of Fang Cheng.

"This is deer antler stewed with tiger penis. It is a great tonic for us warriors and it is hard to eat normally."

Upon seeing this, Ma Jianguo also spoke up to introduce it and pointed out its preciousness.

Fang Cheng immediately felt hungry after hearing this. He picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of tiger penis and put it in his mouth.

"How about it?"

Ma Dong Hyuk looked at Fang Cheng with anticipation on his face.

"Um...wu..."

Fang Cheng chewed a few mouthfuls carefully, his face showing an indescribable expression.

After a little consideration, he commented: "How should I put it? It's quite authentic. The authenticity is the most important thing."

Ma Dong Hyuk was overjoyed when he heard this and said complacently:

"Of course, the highest level of cooking is to preserve the purest original flavor of the ingredients!"

"Ah Cheng, since you like it, you must eat more."

Then, he enthusiastically introduced several other dishes:
"This is braised lamb penis, this is braised bull penis with scallions, this is rooster turtle eggs, and the most nutritious one is lobster stewed with sea lion penis!"

"hiss……"

Fang Cheng glanced at the banquet and couldn't help but gasp.

Wow, this is the full whip, right?
The dishes on the table are colorful and fragrant, and they look really delicious.

Ma Jianguo smiled and picked up a piece of food with chopsticks, ready to taste his son's cooking.

Then his expression changed slightly, and then he took a sip of soju without leaving a trace to relieve the smell in his mouth.

He glanced sideways at Fang Cheng, who looked normal, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the customer had a rather unique taste and seemed quite satisfied.

Although he was not very impressed with Ma Dong Hyuk's cooking skills, Fang Cheng still gave him face and tasted a few bites of each dish.

After all, the food is rare and precious, so just consider it as supplementing nutrition for the body.

A family dinner was filled with toasts and laughter.

Fang Cheng clinked his glasses with Ma Donghe and Chen Yingjun, then stood up and toasted Ma Jianguo with a glass of wine.

Then, continue to calmly enjoy the "delicious food".

Suddenly, his eyes flashed, and several prompt messages appeared before his eyes.

[You have tasted a rare and rich meal, Gourmet Experience +1]

[You have tasted a rare and rich meal, Gourmet Experience +1]

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(End of this chapter)