People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 89, What is a cultivation genius?
As He Guanzi dispersed his true energy, the leaves that had surrounded him fell neatly onto the table like obedient soldiers.

Seeing Xu Qing's shocked and expectant gaze, He Guanzi gently stroked his beard.

"Besides simple Qi cultivation and object manipulation, based on the Autumn Water of Ten Thousand Rivers, one can also perform many techniques of the Heavenly Sect."

"So? Do you find these two cultivation methods acceptable?" He Guanzi asked with a faint smile.

"Please teach me, teacher!" Xu Qing exclaimed excitedly.

What does "just passable" mean? This is exactly what he's been dreaming of. It not only makes up for his current shortcomings, but it's also perfect for showing off.

"Alright, I will now teach you the mental cultivation method and incantation."

After calming down, Xu Qing listened attentively as He Guanzi taught her the key points and formulas for the "Ten Thousand Rivers Autumn Water" and "Heart Like Still Water" techniques.

As He Guanzi lectured, the excitement in Xu Qing's eyes gradually faded, replaced by doubt.

"These mantras about the autumn waters of ten thousand rivers and the stillness of the heart sound familiar. They seem somewhat similar to the Qi of heaven and earth that the teacher mentioned earlier."

"With one comes spirit, with spirit comes intention, with intention comes plan, with plan comes name, with name comes form."

"Heaven and earth were formed from primordial energy, and all things are born from heaven and earth."

Seeing the confusion in Xu Qing's eyes, He Guanzi assumed that the other party did not understand the key points he was explaining.

Both "Ten Thousand Rivers Autumn Water" and "Heart Like Still Water" are top-tier internal cultivation techniques of the Heavenly Sect. Even the most talented disciples in the sect need several days to be able to sense the presence of the energy flow using their internal strength.

It took him half an hour to sense the presence of the airflow, and it took him two hours to control it.

This is only because he has a profound foundation in Taoist philosophy. It's perfectly normal for someone like Xu Qing, who is a latecomer to Taoism, not to understand it.

"That's not right either. My high school teacher in my past life taught me that airflow is the vertical movement of air. The reason for airflow is the temperature difference caused by uneven heating. Hot air is lighter and rises, and cold air flows in to replenish it, forming convection."

"No, no, how can martial arts be explained by science? But what this teacher is talking about—the energy of heaven and earth and the flow of water in countless rivers—does seem quite similar to what we learn in geography class."

"There seems to be a related description in 'Riding the Wind,' and it also seems to appear in the Liezi bamboo slips. Gale winds are a type of airflow."

Gradually, Xu Qing didn't know what was wrong with her, and she fell into a state of emptiness.

Various kinds of knowledge began to mix together in his mind: what he had learned in his previous life, riding the wind and his own understanding of the Liezi bamboo slips, the scriptures spoken by He Guanzi, the mental techniques of Wan Chuan Qiu Shui, and so on.

These pieces of knowledge are constantly mixed and separated, mutually corroborating and combining with each other.
"So, Wan Chuan Qiu Shui uses internal force to disrupt the airflow around the body, forming a new circulation. What was the direction of the airflow again?"

The purple energy that had been lingering in Xu Qing's dantian began to circulate along his meridians, and the Evergreen Skill began to operate according to the mental method of Ten Thousand Rivers and Autumn Water.

Xu Qing closed his eyes and remained silent, his internal energy surging, the purple energy within his body driving the continuous circulation of his internal energy.

Fifteen minutes later, a white aura began to circulate around him.

Seeing this, He Guanzi paused, his hand stroking his beard, and his mouth opened slightly as he looked at Xu Qing in surprise.

He had some sense of Xu Qing's talent, but this was his first time meeting Wan Chuan Qiu Shui, and he had only heard him describe it once.

He figured that no matter what, it would take Xu Qing at least several hours to master the basics and sense the presence of the airflow.

If all else fails, he can accept half a day, since he is a latecomer to the field and doesn't have a deep foundation in Taoist learning.

But explain to me what the hell means by feeling the airflow in just fifteen minutes?!
"What is a genius? This is a genius! You said you couldn't beat Xiaoyaozi in a year? I think six months will be enough!"

He Guanzi's face flushed slightly with excitement. He had met many geniuses, but they all called him a genius. However, he now felt that Xu Qing was the real genius!
Gambling on his life's honor and reputation, he increasingly felt that taking Xu Qing as his disciple was the most successful decision of his life!
"What kind of cultivation genius is this? He's already achieved enlightenment? But how exactly did this kid do it? Is it true that he understood one method and mastered all methods?"

He Guanzi looked suspiciously at Xu Qing, whose aura was growing stronger and stronger. He had indeed told Xu Qing that he was right, but he himself had only reached this level after writing books and establishing his own theories.

And what about Xu Qing? He hasn't even read many Taoist classics, let alone written any books. How did he manage to do that?

"Never mind, as an anomaly, he is an unfathomable existence. Even without anyone to teach him, he was able to cultivate to the level of a second-rate master."

“With a renowned teacher like me guiding him, it’s only natural that he can achieve this.” He Guanzi quickly accepted Xu Qing’s exaggerated talent and even felt that it was a bit slow for Xu Qing to take a quarter of an hour to do it under his guidance.

Xu Qing sensed the vortex of energy surrounding him and gradually became aware of the flow of energy. He then began to circulate his internal energy in an attempt to control this flow of energy.

Sensing the direction of the airflow, Xu Qing gradually integrated his internal energy into it, disrupting the original airflow and beginning to manipulate it with his own internal energy.

He Guanzi sat to the side watching Xu Qing begin to try to manipulate the airflow, put aside all his thoughts, and began to use the sound transmission technique.

"The transformation of Qi lies in its formlessness; it uses the formless to transform into the tangible, and the tangible to control the formless."

He Guanzi continued to explain the key points of Wanchuan Qiushui to Xu Qing.

As Xu Qing listened to He Guanzi's words, he gradually understood and used his internal energy to regain control of the flow of energy within his body.

Half an hour later, it was already dark, and only a sliver of light remained on the horizon.

The aura surrounding Xu Qing gradually dissipated, and he slowly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with joy.

"Teacher, I've succeeded."

Xu Qing picked up a leaf from the table and placed it in his hand. He circulated his internal energy, and the leaf in his palm slowly floated up and then slowly fell back down.

Upon seeing this, He Guanzi maintained a calm demeanor on the surface, but was inwardly astonished.

"Not bad, not bad. With your talent, it's quite normal that you were able to get the hang of it so quickly."

"However, do not become arrogant. The mysteries of the vast autumn waters and the still waters of the heart require diligent study and practice to understand and improve your control over your internal energy, so that you can manipulate it as easily as you wield your arms."

"From now on, you must practice every day to transform the internal energy gained from external forces into your own and control it."

He Guanzi continued to encourage Xu Qing. He was pleased that Xu Qing had surpassed him, but he also did not want Xu Qing to become complacent and slack off.

"I will remember this," Xu Qing said earnestly.

That's all for today. Go back early and review your notes.

"When you can control all sixteen levels of internal energy at the same time and use it freely, I will teach you the Heavenly Sect Techniques."

Xu Qing's eyes lit up, and he became even more determined to be down-to-earth and cultivate the Ten Thousand Rivers Autumn Water and the Mind Like Still Water as soon as possible.

"Disciple retire!"

"Go."

Xu Qing returned to her doorstep from the teahouse with satisfaction, but before she could even open the door, she heard a mournful sound.

Turning my head, I saw that the houses next door had already been decorated with white lanterns and white banners.

"What happened? Did something happen to Dr. Feng's family?" Xu Qing asked, puzzled.

His neighbor was a Korean doctor named Feng Nan. The two had some contact with each other, though they weren't close, they had a good relationship.

He was able to enter the Imperial Medical Academy without having been formally enrolled in the civil service because his father, before passing away, had helped him through a neighbor's connections.

Before Xu Qing could think it over, a carriage arrived at his doorstep.

"Imperial Physician, you're back." Liu Yi stepped down from the carriage with a big smile on his face.

Xu Qing snapped out of her daze and smiled at Liu Yi, saying...

"So it's Zuo Sima. What brings you here?"

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