Chapter 230: Yoga Is a Good Thing

Gu Qing sat with Wu Yashu, Li Qiushui, and the Tianshan Tonglao, discussing martial arts while holding the "Beiming Divine Skill."

Li Qiushui unrolled the scroll, saw the male figures depicted, and realized the female version of the Beiming Divine Skill had been kept by Gu Qing and Wang Yuyan; she softly pursed her lips. Wu Yashu, after studying the master scroll of the Beiming Divine Skill, added new passages detailing his recent insights.

Gu Qing then produced the secret manual of the Xiao Xiang Gong, which originated from the Mantuo Villa in Gusu and posed no issue.

The Tianshan Tonglao also brought forth the "Eternal Youth and Vitality Skill," and the three manuals were studied together, allowing Gu Qing and the Three Elders of the Xiaoyao to jointly deduce the ultimate synthesis of Xiaoyao martial arts.

From Xu Zhu's example, it was clear the three internal arts could merge—but how to fuse them within a single cultivator, and how to adapt them, became a difficult problem.

"My brother's and my teachings have already merged."

Li Qiushui spoke softly, her voice gentle: "But the Beiming Divine Skill must serve as the foundation. I've cultivated the Xiao Xiang Gong—my qi sustains my life, and if it dies, I die. I cannot fully discard my true qi to switch to Beiming."

Wu Yashu's body contained Xiao Xiang Gong's internal force, which was one reason Xu Zhu learned so quickly.

"Wenchang, you say my Eternal Youth and Vitality Skill has flaws?"

The Tianshan Tonglao sneered: "Then don't rely on this method to preserve your beauty!"

The Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui harbored deep grudges against each other; after learning Wu Yashu's nature, they had briefly reconciled, but any hint of peace would quickly dissolve into mutual insults.

After all, the Tianshan Tonglao 's stunted growth was Li Qiushui's doing.

Li Qiushui now wore a veil daily—also due to the Tianshan Tonglao 's hand.

"Sister is far too suspicious."

Li Qiushui spoke respectfully: "Your humble sister has never harbored such intentions."

Gu Qing was flipping through the manuals, watching the Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui bicker, when he closed the book, glanced at Wu Yashu sitting silently beside him, then tapped the table as their quarrel grew louder: "I can heal your old injuries."

The Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui both fell silent, fixing their gazes on Gu Qing.

"Your internal cultivation has caused bodily imbalance due to the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian."

Gu Qing said: "I can treat this."

In "The Sword of the Sentimental Swordsman," Long Xiaoyun had his meridians severely damaged by Li Xunhuan's heavy technique—and was healed using the methods in the Lianhua Treasure Mirror.

"I can teach you a method to heal the scars on your face."

Gu Qing added to Li Qiushui.

In "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng," Gong Jiu once, in desperation, had Lu Xiaofeng whip him severely; the beating left Gong Jiu covered in wounds, yet he healed rapidly, leaving not a single scar.

This was an ancient yoga technique.

Upon hearing Gu Qing's words, the Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui ceased their quarrel, gathering before him to ask for the method. Gu Qing had Xue Muhua fetch tools, sensed the Tianshan Tonglao 's old injuries, then used acupuncture and herbal medicine to heal her meridians.

As for Li Qiushui, Gu Qing taught her the yoga technique directly, letting her practice and recover on her own.

After this healing, Gu Qing naturally gained good karma; the Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui, without reservation, revealed the deepest secrets of their arts. Thus, the three internal arts naturally formed a single system: Beiming Divine Skill as the foundation, Xiao Xiang Gong as the pillar, and Eternal Youth and Vitality Skill as the roof tiles—merged together, their synthesis yielded profound transformation.

"Unfortunately, we lack Beiming Divine Skill's internal force to activate this entire system," the Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui both realized: this set of internal arts might have been the ancient text, the Eternal Youth and Vitality Skill, brought out by their master, Xiaoyaozi, from the Valley of Eternal Youth.

"That's too easy."

Gu Qing looked at Wu Yashu: "Have you ever considered giving them a small amount of Beiming Divine Skill's internal force as a catalyst?"

Wu Yashu readily agreed. Under Gu Qing's supervision, he transferred ten years of internal force to each of the Tianshan Tonglao and Li Qiushui, enabling them to use it as a seed to cultivate the complete Eternal Youth and Vitality Skill.

After leaving the wooden hut, Gu Qing activated his internal force; instantly, his body grew light, his spirit surged, and he felt a concentrated force coalesce in every pore—his body swayed, lifting effortlessly, riding the wind upward.

"The Eternal Youth and Vitality Skill is truly extraordinary."

After completing the Jia Yi Divine Skill, Gu Qing had fully mobilized the power within his acupoints; now, practicing the Eternal Youth and Vitality Skill, the force throughout his body naturally flowed as one—he felt impossibly light, able to draw power even from falling petals and drifting leaves.

"This Eternal Youth and Vitality Skill should be called 'Xiaoyao Soaring Wind.'"

Gu Qing landed lightly, feeling that if he met Chu Liuxiang now, barefoot and facing the wind, he could easily outpace him.

Gu Qing carefully sensed his body: under the state of "Xiaoyao Soaring Wind," his blood and qi flowed more slowly, his energy consumption dropped drastically, and he felt as if in a state of turtle-like hibernation—this reduced depletion greatly extended lifespan.

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Simultaneously, his simulation ability and learning capacity seemed enhanced—he could now absorb an opponent's internal force for his own use.

"A great gain."

Gu Qing felt it was worth coming here.

Internal arts within the human body each possess distinct natures. After achieving the Jia Yi Divine Skill, Gu Qing's internal force had fused completely with his body, and he primarily used its true qi. Yet beneath the Jia Yi Divine Skill's qi, other forces like Mingyu Qi still flowed within him, unmixed—normally this would cause demonic deviation, but Gu Qing's good karma allowed them to coexist and harmonize.

Now, another force joined this flow.

Gu Qing also felt he had grown much stronger.

The Tianshan Tonglao stayed in the Deaf-Mute Valley for over ten days, fully mastering the "Xiaoyao Soaring Wind," breaking through more than a dozen blockages, healing her meridian damage, and leaving the valley with a greatly improved temperament.

Li Qiushui, practicing yoga abruptly, after attempting it a few times, realized its true benefit to her; after the Tianshan Tonglao departed, she remained in the Deaf-Mute Valley, frequently discussing yoga with Gu Qing, determined to fully restore her face before leaving.

As for Wu Yashu, one night he transferred his internal force to Lady Wang, then departed calmly.

"Master."

Abi hurried in: "Azhu is injured. Chief Qiao has brought her for treatment."

Qiao Feng had stormed Shaolin Temple and retrieved the young monk—it was Azhu. She had stolen the scriptures but suffered grave injuries. Upon hearing Xue Muhua was practicing in Shangcai, Qiao Feng drove here for treatment. Abi, seeing Xue Muhua already attending to her, rushed to inform Gu Qing.

Gu Qing nodded. He had just obtained Xiaoyao Soaring Wind—perhaps he would soon acquire the Shenzu Jing.

Since beginning yoga in the Condor Universe, Gu Qing had always felt yoga was a good thing.

(End of Chapter)