Chapter 14: Drawing Qi into the Body

Chen Haoxi spent an afternoon explaining what the vital energy of the Energy Cultivation Realm is used for and where it comes from.

He also let Yu Lin and the three others experience his Qi.

It was a marvelous feeling that Yu Lin could not describe.

There are many ways to obtain it: from food, from the air, from the essence of the sun and moon, and so on.

Bai Xiaoxia asked whether there was any scientific theory supporting it, or what components the Qi was actually made of.

Chen Haoxi replied:

"We already have Heavenly Authority, and you're still pondering scientific theory?"

"If it could truly be researched, the nation wouldn't still be blocking information now; it would have been widely deployed, conquering the world, going interstellar, planting red flags across the galaxy!"

It is worth mentioning that

ZhouYi had already reached the Qi Induction stage, almost stepping into Chain Form, and was far ahead.

It seems the Quanzhen Sect had been secretly cultivating for a long time.

A rumor circulating online says: "The Taoist master says to trust science, then turn and fly with a sword."

Maybe it's not a joke..........

Now.

In the dormitory.

Yu Lin sat cross-legged on the floor, silently reciting the mantra of "Refining Qi from Initiation to Burial" in his mind.

He calmed his mind to sense the presence of Qi.

But saw nothing.

A faint golden speck of light appeared at his brow!

The Light Dot flickered like a Morning Star, flashing intermittently, and Yu Lin's whole body shivered.

It seemed as if countless hair‑thin strands were drawn from the Light Dot, penetrating pores and drilling into his body.

Those golden qi streams surged through his meridians, where they passed warm currents rippled and his bones emitted a faint hum.

Unlike Chen Haoxi's demonstration that required self‑guidance, Yu Lin's vital energy spontaneously gathered in his energy center and then circulated along the twelve main meridians.

In just half an hour, his previously empty meridians were more than half filled.

Until his body was completely saturated.

"Huh."

Yu Lin let out a long breath.

He slowly opened his eyes, feeling the surge of power throughout his body, and thought he sensed a hint of Feather Divine Valor.

He got up and approached the body‑data scanner provided by the Civil Affairs Bureau.

A single test.

It was about 3% higher than his initial body data.

It may not seem much, but accumulated over time it can reach a terrifying level.

And it comes with absolutely no side effects.

If the bodybuilding circles found out, what would they need supplements for? Cultivation, cultivation nonstop, twenty‑four hours a day!

Anyone who doesn't cultivate is a fool and will be mocked for life.

"Comfortable."

Yu Lin stretched his waist, picked up his phone and looked.

A message from Ning Ya topped the list, and when he opened it:

【Why aren't you replying?】

【Why aren't you replying?】

【You can't really be taking off, can you? No way, no way?】

【Yu Lin, although we've only known each other for a few days, each day feels like a year; rounding up, it's a lifetime.】

【Why still no reply? Feelings have faded; I'm hanging myself in your house, turning it into a haunted home—who dares to buy it?】

【Still not replying? I'm going to poop in your living room............】

Yu Lin: 【???】

【It's not sister, what exactly are you doing? Don't go berserk here】

【I'm just cultivating.】

The moment he sent it, Ning Ya's reply came back:

【Cultivation? What cultivation? I think you're deliberately dangling me so I can't control myself and fall into your trap】

【Those.........】

Yu Lin: 【Stop the nonsense, I don't believe you can't cultivate】

【What level of cultivation do you have?】

Ning Ya: 【So ruthless, so clever, you know you can't hide it from me】

【Sister, I'm at the Concentrated Spirit Realm; when I first cultivated, it only took three days to draw Qi into the body!】

【Impressive, right?】

【Little brother, you're not lacking; I think seven days is enough for you!】

Yu Lin: 【Impressive】

【No need seven days, I just drew Qi into the body】

He didn't try to hide it; Ning Ya works at the Civil Affairs Bureau, how could he conceal it from her?

There was no need either.

The other end of the phone.

Ning Ya hadn't replied for a long time; so long that Yu Lin thought she had already left the chat.

She sent:

【6, chanced upon Gui Ge, gave it my all but couldn't win】

Then there was no further message.

Yu Lin glanced at the other messages, casually rejected a few classmates' invitations to go out and play, exited WeChat, and opened the short video app.

He scrolled straight for half an hour, cleared his mind, and deeply relaxed.

Only then did he get up to go Wash bath.

The next day, in the afternoon.

Knock knock knock.

Quiet, everyone.

I'll ask you a question.

Chen Haoxi stood at the front, hands clasped behind his back, and spoke slowly:

If your leader asks you to prepare four bottles of water, but when you get there there are five people, what do you do?

Bai Xiaoxia, you answer first.

Huh? Me?

Yes.

Oh. Bai Xiaoxia put down the cotton candy bag in her hand and replied loudly with a confident look:

Four bottles of water aren't enough for me to drink, let alone give them to them—watch me drink it all!

Chen Haoxi remained silent, offering no comment, merely looking at Qin Zhao:

And you?

Qin Zhao gave a cold smile, baring his canine teeth:

I'll keep the water, wait till I see that leader, and then pour it over his head together!

Chen Haoxi fell silent again, then looked toward ZhouYi:

ZhouYi put away the Copper Coins and answered loudly:

I'll say I went to the wrong place, since that leader already doesn't want to see me and gave me wrong information—why should I stay here?

We Daoists value a penetrating mind.

Finally, there's a decent one. Chen Haoxi looked at the last person, Yu Lin, who was holding and reading a book titled Strange Tales:

Yu Lin, what about you?

Yu Lin closed the book and replied: "I'll set it aside, let them choose for themselves; those who are thirsty will naturally go get water."

It doesn't matter either way.

Chen Haoxi sighed: "You all, each of you, why are you like this?"

I just want you to remember, you are individuals! Four bottles of water, five people, you didn't count yourselves in! Of course what you said isn't wrong—everyone understands differently.

Enjoyment is fine, staying detached is fine; everyone pursues different things, Teacher I respect you, but don't go overboard!

Saying this, his eyes suddenly turned sharp, his tone also extremely grave.

If in the future I find out you've been doing evil, bullying the common folk, then don't blame me, Teacher I, for not showing mercy!

Even if I have to risk my life, I must teach you a lesson!

Of course, if it's those evildoers, just beat them up; if you can't win, come find me, Teacher I; if I can't win, I'll find someone else—nothing else, just that I have lots of connections!

Remember, Teacher I am your backing!

Did you all hear that?

Yu Lin and the four nodded:

We heard!

Very good!

Now we'll formally begin the lesson; I'll check your progress, Yu Lin, come over.

Chen Haoxi watched Yu Lin step forward and had him extend his hand.

He then grasped his hand; upon this check, his expression changed greatly.

Huh? You succeeded in guiding the Qi?