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Chapter 92 Budding Flowers, First Love (Third Update, Please Read On!)

Back at the bamboo hut, Zhou Zhiruo and Yang Yan no longer sat cross-legged, but instead read books in their usual spots.

Upon seeing Gu Shaoan, the two immediately approached him.

Looking at the two women who had gathered around, Gu Shaoan for some reason thought of the cat guarding the house.

Yang Yan, in particular, looked languid from reading, which added a touch of languor to her delicate beauty.

After greeting the two, Gu Shaoan returned to the bed and sat cross-legged.

As I slightly closed my eyelids and focused my mind, in an instant, the wind and snow outside, the crackling of the fire, and even the subtle sensations of my own body quickly faded and blurred.

His mind turned inward, sinking into a still and undisturbed "abyss".

"All meridians return to emptiness, delving into the abyss to explore the truth. The muscles and skin conceal tunnels, drawing qi to transform spirit. What is lacking innately can be addressed through acquired means. Changing tendons and unblocking meridians, tempering bones and refining the body."

The contents of the "Tendon Changing and Bone Strengthening Chapter" in the Nine Yin Manual flowed through my mind like pearls.

After habitually simulating the flow of internal energy several times, Gu Shaoan finally mobilized the internal energy in his body to flow out from his dantian and begin to circulate within his body along a completely new route.

As the most unique secret technique within the Nine Yin Manual, the "Tendon Changing and Bone Strengthening Chapter" naturally follows an unusual path of practice.

When it runs, it does not follow the broad and well-known channels of the twelve regular meridians and the eight extraordinary meridians.

Acupoints are distributed all over the human body, much like stars in the sky, arranged in an orderly manner throughout the body.

The evolution of celestial bodies also directly affects the flow of qi and blood in the human body.

Therefore, there are 365 days in a year, and 365 acupoints on a person.

A year has 365 days, divided into four seasons, twelve two-hour periods, and twenty-four solar terms.

Just as the heavens are woven with warp and weft, stretching endlessly, so too are the twelve meridians of the human body like a spider web, densely covering the entire body.
The internal energy cultivation method of "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" is precisely those "special hidden meridians" that are hidden deep in the muscles, tendons, joints, and bone marrow cavity!
These hidden veins are as thin as gossamer threads and as deep as a bottomless abyss; many of them are unknown even to Gu Shaoan with his current medical skills.

Without specific methods of operation, and in conjunction with methods of guiding internal energy breathing, even a master whose internal energy has transformed into true qi will find it difficult to detect these hidden meridians through true qi.

Gu Shaoan's refined internal energy, under the precise guidance of the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" mental cultivation method, transformed into strands of "divine needles" finer and more condensed than a strand of hair, carefully "piercing" into those indescribable paths.

The process is extremely slow and sluggish; the slightest mistake can cause it to deviate from its course or even disturb the dormant meridians, leading to muscle spasms and bone pain.

However, once a trace of internal energy is successfully guided into the deep, hidden meridians of the muscles, a wondrous change quietly occurs!

The originally rich internal energy seemed to be endowed with a peculiar "activity" and "penetration" when it flowed through these hidden meridians.

The nature of internal force has not changed fundamentally, but its core seems to have been imprinted with an indescribable ancient mark, carrying a profound warmth and vitality that seems to originate from the source of life.

This internal energy, tempered by "special hidden meridians," is less like "qi" and more like a special energy with the miraculous effect of "forging bones with the I Ching"!

Gu Shaoan focused his mind and guided the internal energy with its special "characteristics" to flow and permeate slowly, like the most exquisite craftsman.

As the internal force passed through, those fascia fibers, so fine they were almost imperceptible, seemed to be nourished, moistened, stretched, and softened by the finest warm jade.

The deepest sense of constraint in my body is being gradually stripped away.

They flow through the bones and joints, especially those joints that have endured significant pressure from exertion or impact. This special active internal energy, like an invisible spring of life, permeates the bone joints, nourishes the synovial fluid within the joint capsule, and slowly seeps deep into the periosteum.

A subtle, warm current, originating from the depths of one's bones, was quietly stirred.

After completing the initial nourishment of the muscles and bones, these special energies did not follow the conventional circulation path back to the dantian. Instead, they actively attached themselves to and sank into the depths of the muscles and bones that were being repaired and strengthened, like diligent worker ants, silently and continuously carrying out deep-level transformation work.

At the same time, their existence is like the best "initiator", allowing the regular internal energy that follows and has not yet entered the "hidden meridian" baptism to run more smoothly and unimpeded when passing through these modified and activated areas, and the speed of circulation is accelerated invisibly!
This is the supreme secret of "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" that truly transcends ordinary martial arts—it is not simply about consuming internal energy to "train" the body, but rather about using internal energy as a bridge to deeply explore the origin of the human body and endow internal energy with special "attributes".

Then, this special energy is used to slowly temper and enhance the martial artist's meridians and bones, thereby improving their physical constitution.

At the same time, this physical transformation can optimize the efficiency of subsequent internal energy operation, forming a perfect cycle of continuous growth and mutual support!

Thanks to Gu Shaoan's own profound internal strength, he felt the effects very clearly during his first practice of the "Tendon Changing and Bone Strengthening Technique".

However, due to his profound skill and the weakness of his meridians, Gu Shaoan soon felt discomfort in his meridians.

He could only withdraw most of his internal energy back to his dantian, and then leave a small portion of his internal energy to circulate slowly and nourish his meridians.

A moment later, after the discomfort in his meridians disappeared, Gu Shaoan opened his eyes.

After experiencing the miraculous effects of the "Tendon Changing and Bone Strengthening Technique" for the first time, Gu Shaoan nodded in satisfaction.

If Gu Shaoan continues to cultivate according to this "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" (易筋锻骨篇), his physical constitution may be able to improve by a level in just one year.

After getting up and stretching his limbs a little, Gu Shaoan called out to Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo, who were inside the room, and brought them to his side.

After having the two sit comfortably on bamboo mats, Gu Shaoan taught them the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" (a traditional Chinese exercise), explaining its effects and its importance to Emei. Upon learning about the effects of the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian," the two were slightly surprised.

"Therefore, once you leave this back mountain, you must not utter a single word about the secret technique 'Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian'."

"Otherwise, it would not only bring disaster upon you, but also bring annihilation upon the entire Emei Sect."

Although the two girls were young, Zhou Zhiruo was intelligent and kind, and Yang Yan was quick-witted and clever. Neither of them were stupid, so they were able to understand the implications of what Gu Shaoan said.

They immediately nodded solemnly in response.

After having the two repeat the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" (a text on internal energy cultivation) once again, and confirming that they remembered it perfectly, Gu Shaoan placed his finger on Zhou Zhiruo's body. As Zhou Zhiruo circulated her internal energy, Gu Shaoan used his finger to slowly guide her internal energy to circulate according to the internal energy cultivation method of the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian".

Neither Zhou Zhiruo nor Yang Yan have yet memorized all the acupoints and meridians involved in the "Huangting Jing Neijing Tu".

Furthermore, the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" involves many hidden meridians. Given their understanding of acupoints and meridians, without Gu Shaoan's guidance, it would have been impossible for the two of them to use their internal energy to circulate according to the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" mental techniques in a short period of time.

The only way is to do what Gu Shaoan is doing now, using his finger strength to slowly circulate Zhou Zhiruo and Yang Yan's internal energy within their bodies.

His fingers landed on Zhou Zhiruo's body, the soft force penetrating her skin and sinking deep, moving slowly.

Zhou Zhiruo concentrated her mind and controlled her internal energy to move it according to the location of Gu Shaoan's finger strike.

With external guidance, Zhou Zhiruo's cultivation speed was naturally slower and more deliberate than Gu Shaoan's own cultivation, but it was also more stable.

It took almost the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before Zhou Zhiruo managed to circulate her internal energy once, following Gu Shaoan's finger strikes, using the "Yi Jin Duan Gu" (Muscle and Bone Strengthening Technique) method.

While it has some effect, it is negligible.

Gu Shaoan was not surprised by this.

Once Zhou Zhiruo is familiar with the operating route of this mental cultivation method, the efficiency and effectiveness of her subsequent self-study will naturally improve.

Yang Yan was not surprised to see Gu Shaoan guiding Zhou Zhiruo in her cultivation.

Although Gu Shaoan is Zhou Zhiruo's junior brother, in their daily interactions, Gu Shaoan is more like her senior brother.

Normally, Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo always put Gu Shaoan first.

As Yang Yan watched Gu Shaoan's fingers slowly moving over Zhou Zhiruo's body, and then thought about her own cultivation later, a hint of shyness flashed in her eyes.

After a long time, and after Zhou Zhiruo had been guided to run the technique three times, she was able to barely control the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" and stumble through the internal energy without Gu Shaoan's help.

Only then did Gu Shaoan let out a breath, wiggle his slightly sore fingers, and walk to Yang Yan and sit down cross-legged.

Then, with two fingers together, they flicked out and pressed against Yang Yan's abdomen.

When Gu Shaoan precisely pressed Yang Yan's Qihai acupoint on her abdomen with two fingers, Yang Yan felt as if her heart skipped a beat.

That touch, with its warm yet gentle force, penetrated her clothes, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples in her heart.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Yan began to circulate her internal energy, carefully probing from her Qihai acupoint under Gu Shaoan's guidance.

Gu Shaoan's fingers also began to move, and as they moved, Yang Yan could even feel the warmth of Gu Shaoan's fingers seeping through her clothes and being clearly perceived by her.

It actually gave Yang Yan a faint, tingling sensation.

Girls are naturally more precocious than boys.

In addition, Yang Yan has more life experience than the average woman, and at this age, she is just beginning to blossom and her heart is just beginning to open to love.

At this moment, being so intimate with Gu Shaoan, one can imagine the girl's feelings.

Gradually, her mind was completely captivated by the warmth of Gu Shaoan's fingertips. Two delicate blushes rose on her cheeks, spreading all the way to her small, exquisite earlobes. A mixture of shyness and indescribable novelty stirred within her. Gu Shaoan, ever perceptive, immediately sensed something amiss when he felt Yang Yan's tense muscles.

Looking up again, when his gaze fell on Yang Yan's slightly flushed face, Gu Shaoan was first stunned, then raised his idle left hand and tapped Yang Yan's smooth and full forehead.

"What are you thinking about? Concentrate and calm your mind."

After being tapped on the head by Gu Shaoan, Yang Yan covered her forehead and said "Oh," then twisted her body to adjust her posture before trying to calm herself down.

Seeing this, Gu Shaoan placed two fingers on Yang Yan again, guiding the circulation of Yang Yan's internal energy.

The tranquility of the bamboo hut was gently filled by the warm glow of the hearth fire and the silent, shifting shadows of snow on the windowpanes.

Only after confirming that Yang Yan's aura was calm and that her internal energy was flowing spontaneously through her hidden meridians did Gu Shaoan slowly get up.

He didn't disturb Zhou Zhiruo, who was immersed in cultivation. He went straight to the window and took out the parchment scroll that Miejue had given him not long ago.

After pausing slightly on the powerful and ancient characters "Essence of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms," Gu Shaoan's gaze moved downwards, imprinting the profound meaning of this unparalleled martial art he had longed for into the depths of his mind, word by word.

After a short while, Gu Shaoan had a complete understanding of the contents of the parchment scroll. He carefully put it away, pushed open the wooden door of the bamboo hut, and silently stepped into the wind and snow.

The crisp, cold air, carrying the chill of the snow, instantly dispelled the warmth inside the bamboo hut.

Gu Shaoan lightly touched the thick snow with his toes, and his figure floated up like a willow catkin, silently gliding into the depths of the snow-covered bamboo forest.

The bamboo shadows swayed, and the heavy snow bent the sturdy bamboo branches.

Standing in the open area of ​​the bamboo forest, Gu Shaoan closed his eyes and reviewed the moves and mental techniques of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. Then, his internal energy suddenly circulated, and he raised his palms, his palm shadows flying.

However, the lack of coordination between internal strength and techniques caused Gu Shaoan's palm techniques to be filled with the stiffness and sluggishness of a beginner.

Especially when internal energy is circulating, it feels like heavy lead and mercury, struggling to move through undeveloped meridian channels.

Gu Shaoan was not surprised by this, and instead focused wholeheartedly on feeling the flow of internal energy within his body and the coordination of the moves.

All superior martial arts involve profound and complex mental techniques.

Many people in the martial arts world have a misconception.

As long as one can obtain a powerful martial arts technique, one can greatly increase their strength and become famous throughout the world after practicing it diligently for a period of time.

What they don't know is that the more profound the martial art, the more difficult it is to master.

Take the power of the Sunset Sword Technique for example. Looking across Emei, dozens of elders have practiced this top-level sword technique within the Emei sect.

It is possible that only Abbess Miejue and Abbess Juechen were able to master the Sunset Sword Technique to the level of "complete understanding".

Furthermore, some elders who have practiced the Sunset Sword Technique for over a decade are still stuck at the "beginner level" due to limitations in their talent.

Not to mention the ultimate external martial art, the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms".

When striking, one must not only consider the internal energy within the body circulating according to the mental techniques and formulas, but also control the speed at which the internal energy circulates.

When raising your hand, where should your internal energy go? When striking with your palm, where should your internal energy go? When should you channel your internal energy into your palm? Every step requires constant attention and mental focus. It demands constant coordination and adjustment.

Not to mention that this "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" is an external martial art.

It is also necessary to take into account both the technique of exerting force and the mobilization of energy.

The difficulty can be imagined.

Even when Gu Shaoan was practicing, this first attempt was barely enough to get into a stance, and he was almost unable to make any effective movements. It was more like a stiff imitation of a movement model.

Moreover, after one round, a thin layer of sweat had seeped out from Gu Shaoan's forehead, which quickly cooled down in the cold wind.

After finishing the first round of practice, Gu Shaoan did not rush to start the second round. Instead, he focused his mind on introspection, thinking about and organizing the problems he had encountered during the practice, so that he could make adjustments as much as possible in the next round.

It wasn't until a hundred breaths later that Gu Shaoan set off again.

Once.

Twice.

It wasn't until an hour later, during the eighth repetition of the cultivation, that Gu Shaoan triggered the effect of the "Enlightenment" stat, instantly immersing his mind in a state of clarity.

In an instant, his thoughts began to become agile and light.

The awkwardness of every movement during the practice, the slightest blockage of internal energy, and the slightest pain from the meridians and bones were all magnified and focused on.

The mantras and mental techniques of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms flowed through my mind like a gentle stream, constantly comparing, analyzing, verifying, and integrating with the problems I had personally experienced during my previous practice.

Where is the joint rotation not smooth enough?
Where is the force transmission path deviated?
Where is the internal force driving method not synchronized with the rhythm of the major tendons exerting force?

One question after another flashed through Gu Shaoan's mind and were quickly deconstructed.

Only when a sense of "I see" arose in his heart did Gu Shaoan move his body again.

This time, Gu Shaoan's movements were still slow.

But it showed a more focused approach to fine-tuning.

The steps he took became heavier, as if gathering the power of the earth beneath his feet.

When he raises his right palm, he no longer simply pursues the shape, but focuses on feeling whether the "force line" exists, which is transmitted from the waist and hips to the spine in an instant, and then from the spine muscles to the shoulder, elbow and wrist.

The internal force was once again activated with difficulty.

This time, he no longer charged blindly, but instead coordinated with the slow and heavy rhythm of his movements, pushing forward wave after wave like the tide, attempting to consolidate and connect along the "key nodes" that had just been analyzed.

His movements remained clumsy, and the muscles and tendons throughout his body emitted dull friction sounds as he tried to exert force in new ways, as if they were bearing an excessively heavy load.

Just as he was about to give up, he flicked his right palm with a slight twist of his waist.

Taking advantage of the moment he exerted force from his waist, his internal energy surged into his palm, forming a special kind of energy, which he then used to strike forward with his palm.

It already has a certain "power originates from the waist and spine, reaching the fingertips" feel to it.

laugh--!
A faint yet real whistling sound suddenly rang out! It wasn't the sharp sound of an outward palm strike, but more like the sound of air being rapidly stirred and torn apart by an invisible force!
About ten feet ahead, a small patch of snow powder, which had been scattered by the wind and was suspended in mid-air, was immediately dispersed, forming a brief misty trail!

"efficient."

Although it was incredibly weak, it was the palm force truly condensed from the "Regretful Dragon" move within the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, and Gu Shaoan's face lit up with joy.

The next second, Gu Shaoan suddenly felt a slight soreness in his right arm.

It was because of the momentary exertion of force when using "The Dragon Regrets".

"As expected of an external martial art, it demands a great deal from one's physique, and indeed, as Master said, the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms is not suitable for women to practice."

The so-called "external skills" in the martial arts world generally refer to two types of martial arts.

One type is martial arts that do not require internal energy and are driven solely by physical strength.

The stronger one's physique, the more powerful one's moves will be.

Secondly, there are techniques like "The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms".

It not only involves special techniques for channeling energy, but also places great demands on the physique and strength of martial artists.

If someone with insufficient physique and strength forces themselves to practice, at best they will find it difficult to unleash the power of martial arts, and at worst they will suffer damage due to the backlash from the force exerted during practice.

After practicing for more than an hour, Gu Shaoan had only managed to grasp a small part of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms and had not even entered the basics. This was the first time Gu Shaoan had experienced the difficulty of cultivating top-level martial arts.

"I'm afraid I'll have to spend a lot of time practicing the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms every day from now on."

Thinking about the martial arts he has mastered and the progress he has made, Gu Shaoan felt that there wasn't enough time in a day.

　The focus will shift to the plot from now on, and there won't be many long and detailed descriptions of cultivation in the short term!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)