Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Body Refining and the Old Scholar’s Essays (Massive Chapter for Yue Votes and Recommendations!)
Body Tempering Liquid, this substance, had already been prepared within the village three to four months earlier. Of course, the Body Tempering Liquid they had was made from the blood of wild wolves, and its effects were unknown how much weaker than that of Flood Dragon Blood.
After Wang Sheng first used the Body Tempering Liquid concocted with Evil Flood Dragon Blood and Spiritual Medicine, he continued to use it several times, advancing the progress of the Yijin Scripture almost to the brink of a second Breakthrough. After that, it wasn’t of much use to him, so he gave it to the villagers to use.
However, progress in anything should be gradual, and the Body Tempering Liquid made from the blood of wild wolves was just right for the children of the village.
The Body Tempering Liquid made from Evil Flood Dragon Blood was indeed potent, but it was not suitable for the children of the village who were not martial artists.
Still, Wang Sheng was somewhat surprised. He thought the village head had already used the Body Tempering Liquid, only to find that he hadn’t yet.
“Scholar Zhang said that to really make good use of the Body Tempering Liquid, one must master his training regimen. This can ensure the efficient absorption of the Body Tempering Liquid and also allow its effects to be maximized,” the village head explained, and Wang Sheng agreed with him.
He, too, had used the Yijin Scripture’s Breathing Method when utilizing the Body Tempering Liquid, which indeed could accelerate its absorption efficiency and enhance its effects.
Of course, even without the Breathing Method, he could absorb it directly.
Nevertheless, everyone’s physique is different. What he could do, others might not be able to; thus, it was not wrong to make extra preparations.
“Village head, how many people are going to receive the power of the Body Tempering Liquid?”
“Everyone!”
“Have they all completed their training?” Wang Sheng was somewhat surprised. Logically speaking, when it came to training methods, progress depended on one’s aptitude—there had to be those who were faster and those who were slower.
“Liu Jian’an could have done it two months ago, but that child is stubborn. He insisted on waiting until everyone else was ready to start, and no amount of persuasion would sway him. Later, Scholar Zhang said it would be okay to delay, so the training dragged on until now.”
Wang Sheng remembered Liu Jian’an.
He had talked about him the last time he had a chat with Scholar Jiang.
The most diligent in his studies, he also had the best talent. Now it seemed his martial arts talent was also very good, having met the requirements over a month or two ago.
“Liu Jian’an is an excellent child, though his personality, how should I say…” The village head struggled to describe Liu Jian’an’s nature and could only sigh in the end, “But he’s much better than when he first arrived!”
“It also depends on how you teach him!”
If he remembered correctly, the village head had taken Liu Jian’an in.
“That’s what has been troubling me!”
The village head had a wife, but no children; perhaps that’s why he could devote all his energy to the village.
After adopting Liu Jian’an, the old man, who was close to the grave, suddenly found himself troubled with educational issues.
Fortunately, Liu Jian’an was very obedient; otherwise, it would have been a real headache.
As the two chatted, the Body Tempering Liquid was prepared.
Since it was to be used collectively, all the children were gathered together.
In addition to this, their parents were present, as well as the two teachers who instructed them.
Looking at the people preparing, Zhang Ze felt somewhat sentimental: “If these children absorb the Body Tempering Liquid well, the chances of them becoming martial artists will be higher.”
Wang Sheng was aware of this too, for it was a theory mentioned in that book of miscellaneous notes.
Laying down a solid foundation was of course no idle talk.
Although the disparity in talent wouldn’t change, it indeed could increase the chances of becoming a martial artist.
Otherwise, the village head wouldn’t have had all children receive the Body Tempering Liquid.
Soon, all the children were stripped bare by their parents and thrown into wooden barrels.
Perhaps the water was a bit too hot, for the children, with the exception of Liu Jian’an, were twisting continuously, trying to jump out, and even Liu Jian’an’s facial expression was far from ideal, his face flush with heat.
However, the village head had clearly anticipated this and instructed the parents to hold their own children down.
At the same time, Zhang Ze immediately spoke up: “Calm down this instant, regulate your breathing, and switch to the Breathing Method I taught you—don’t panic.”
Scholar Jiang also piped up: “Settle down, do as you’ve been taught.”
With both strict teachers present, the children gradually calmed themselves. They knew this was greatly beneficial to them, but they temporarily struggled to endure the temperature of the water.
Wang Sheng found it odd: “Village head, did you use a very high water temperature?”
“Yes, for martial artists, it would be alright, but for non-martial artists, the water temperature should be as high as possible without harming the body,” Zhang Ze explained, sharing his personal experience.
Wang Sheng nodded in understanding.
Some things have no restrictions for him, but when it comes to others, there are indeed many details to consider.
He continued to watch the children, their bodies turning red.
It had to be said, the village head did a fine job finding people to educate them. After the initial struggling, all the children gradually began to adjust their breathing, trying to reach the state required for martial training.
Liu Jian’an was indeed the quickest to adjust.
He quickly entered the right frame of mind, beginning rhythmic breathing, causing ripples to continuously spread across the water inside the barrel.
Within the following ten minutes, the red portion of the Body Tempering Liquid in the barrel visibly decreased at a speed visible to the naked eye.
“This rate of absorption…”
Zhang Ze had worked with this kind of Body Tempering Liquid himself. Although the effects weren’t as potent as these, it was still genuine Body Tempering Liquid.