Lord of the Five Elements Tribulation Chapter 51

Chapter 51: Great Tonic Soup, Stepping into the Qi-Blood Realm (Seeking further reads on Tuesday)

“Master, what do you mean?” Lu Qing asked.

“Your physique has always been a bit weak. To enter the Qi-Blood Realm, you must first replenish your underlying deficiencies.”

“Originally, consuming Blood-Nourishing and Qi-Boosting Pills would have this effect, but that would be too wasteful.”

“So, your Golden Loach is just in time. With it, I’ll cook you a medicinal tonic soup, which will just make up for your deficiencies.”

“But Master, I wanted to share this Golden Loach with you,” Lu Qing hesitated.

“I’ll just have a bowl of your soup, no need to be so formal.”

The old doctor immediately put words into action, carrying the Golden Loach into the kitchen.

Lu Qing followed him, watching as the old doctor skillfully prepared the Golden Loach.

Apart from removing the internal organs, even the blood was kept and placed together in an earthenware pot.

Then the old doctor added some medicinal herbs and began to simmer it.

This simmering lasted for an hour.

During this time, as the soup boiled, a fragrant aroma filled the entire house, making both Lu Qing and Xiao Yan uncontrollably swallow their saliva.

“It’s ready.”

The old doctor turned off the heat, allowed the earthenware pot to cool slightly, and then placed it on the table.

As the lid was opened, a rich aroma wafted out, making both Lu Qing and his sister salivate even more.

Even the old doctor, upon smelling it, couldn’t help but exclaim, “As expected of one of the ten freshest delicacies.”

The old doctor took out three bowls: two large and one small.

First, he served two bowls of soup.

Then, he pushed the rest of what was in the pot directly in front of Lu Qing.

“Xiao Yan is still young and can’t handle much medicinal power. A small bowl is enough for her. As for me, I’ll just taste it. You should eat the rest.”

“Master…” Lu Qing hesitated.

“Stop being so wishy-washy. Remember, eat it all, don’t even leave the dregs.”

Seeing his master’s stern face, Lu Qing could only take the earthenware pot and ladle himself a bowl of soup.

The old man and the two children began to drink the soup.

Lu Qing took a sip of the soup, feeling an indescribable freshness spread from the tip of his tongue, so fresh that all his pores seemed to open.

On the other side, he saw Xiao Yan drinking happily, her eyes nearly closed.

The old doctor took a sip of the soup, savored it carefully, and then swallowed.

He sighed a little, “As expected of one of the top ten delicacies in the world. With this taste, it’s no wonder those nobles and wealthy people spare no expense to acquire these rare fish.”

“Brother, this fish soup is so delicious!” Xiao Yan was very happy.

Lu Qing followed his master’s instructions, drinking bowl after bowl of soup. Before long, half a pot of soup was gone, and he had even eaten all the dregs.

After finishing the soup and sitting for a while, Lu Qing began to feel heat all over his body, and a surge of warmth within his Dantian seemed to be moving.

Seeing his state, the old doctor smiled, “Alright, the medicinal power of this tonic soup has begun to take effect. Go outside now and practice the Body-Nourishing Fist to fully absorb this medicinal power.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing quickly walked out; he was already feeling restless from the medicinal heat in his body.

In the courtyard, he concentrated his thoughts, focused his mind, assumed his stance, and began to practice the first to ninth forms of the Body-Nourishing Fist.

The old doctor followed him out, and seeing Lu Qing quickly enter a state of deep concentration in his fist practice, he nodded repeatedly.

His disciple was indeed a martial arts genius with extraordinary talent. Even with the burning medicinal power within him, he could quickly enter a state of cultivation.

In the courtyard, Lu Qing, who had been feeling somewhat uncomfortable from the burning medicinal power of the tonic soup, found his mind suddenly calming down as he began to practice the fist technique.

Various insights about the Body-Nourishing Fist flowed through his mind, and a sudden realization dawned on him.

Subconsciously, he began to use the Body-Nourishing Fist to guide the medicinal power within his body. The Body-Nourishing Fist was a culmination of the old doctor’s life’s work, developed and perfected from a partial ancient manual he had chanced upon in his youth.

It embodied decades of his understanding of human qi, blood, muscles, bones, and internal organ circulation from his medical practice.

It possessed remarkable efficacy in nourishing the body, strengthening the physique, and promoting health.

The Body-Nourishing Fist consists of thirty-six forms, of which the first nine forms constitute a small system, interconnected and mutually reinforcing.

One complete practice can nourish qi and blood, regulate breathing, and is an excellent method for cultivating qi and blood.

Lu Qing immersed himself in the fist practice, performing the first nine forms of the Body-Nourishing Fist repeatedly.

As he practiced, the medicinal power transformed from the Great Tonic Soup swiftly gathered within him like birds returning to their nest.

Slowly, it was refined and integrated into his Qi and blood, transforming into vital essence and strengthening the foundation of his body.

Lu Qing practiced the fist technique selflessly, unaware of the passage of time.

After an unknown period, he suddenly felt a jolt throughout his body.

His whole body’s Qi and blood seemed to break through a certain point, instantly connecting together, his Qi flowing according to his will, circulating throughout his body, everything as he wished.

Lu Qing, as if divinely inspired, slowly began to conclude his forms, closed his eyes, and quietly sensed the changes within his body.

“Good, qi and blood connected, circulating throughout the body. The Qi-Blood Realm has finally been achieved!”

The old doctor exclaimed when he saw this scene.

After a while, Lu Qing opened his eyes.

At this moment, he felt completely light, as if he had inexhaustible energy.

His control over his body had also greatly improved.

He stretched out his palm, and with a thought, a surge of qi and blood condensed on his palm, making it flushed and almost dripping with blood.

As his thought dissipated, the qi and blood also dispersed, and his palm immediately returned to its normal appearance.

“The so-called Qi-Blood Realm means that a martial artist can control the qi and blood throughout their body, purify their flesh, and enhance their strength.”

“With a single thought, the entire body’s Qi and blood connect, not only capable of unleashing powerful force, but also greatly increasing physical defense.”

“Therefore, even several ordinary strong men would be no match for a martial artist who has entered the Qi-Blood Realm.”

“Whether it’s explosive power or defensive capability, the difference is too vast; they would have no chance of winning.”

By entering the Qi-Blood Realm and experiencing the various changes within his body, Lu Qing gained a sudden enlightenment.

No wonder his master said that a martial artist in the Qi-Blood Realm could easily shake off several strong men hugging them.

Compared to ordinary people, the explosive power of a Qi-Blood Realm martial artist was indeed extraordinary.

“How do you feel after entering the Qi-Blood Realm?”

At this moment, the old doctor walked over.

“I feel great.” Lu Qing said joyfully, “Master, no wonder you said martial artists are powerful. As soon as I entered the Qi-Blood Realm, I felt my strength increase significantly. I can’t imagine how powerful those high-level martial artists must be.”

“With your talent, reaching that level in the future is only a matter of time.”

The old doctor had great confidence in Lu Qing’s martial arts potential.

After all, how many people can go from being a physically weak youth to entering the Qi-Blood Realm in just a few days?

The martial arts talent Lu Qing displayed was no less than that of the young prodigies he had heard about during his travels.

“A-Qing, since you have entered the Qi-Blood Realm and become a true martial artist, there are some things you need to understand.”

The old doctor’s expression suddenly became serious.

“Master, please speak,” Lu Qing’s heart tensed, and he respectfully said.

“There’s something you must know: the cultivation methods of martial artists are usually divided into training methods and combat methods…”