Chapter 13 Unblocking the Meridian Channels (1/2)
Hundreds of flowers contested with their fragrances in the flower park where a stone pavillion stood and a little stream flowed. It was a refres.h.i.+ng and serene place.
Zhou Yuan's eyes were closed as he sat inside the stone pavilion while instructions flowed in his mind. It was the Qi drawing method, 'Dragon Breathing', that Cang Yuan had imparted to him previously.
One was unable to practice cultivation techniques during the Channel Opening stage, and could only utilise Qi drawing methods to draw the natural Genesis Qi of the land into the body and attack the sealed eight meridian channels to open them bit by bit.
Hence, there was no need to doubt the importance of a Qi drawing method to one at the Channel Opening stage.
A high cla.s.s Qi drawing method would allow a Channel Opening stage pract.i.tioner to achieve better results with less effort.
There were also Qi drawing methods in the royal treasury. However, after Zhou Yuan gave it some consideration, he still chose Cang Yuan's 'Dragon Breathing'. After all, Cang Yuan was an unfathomable individual and the techniques that he imparted were likely extraordinary.
”Like its namesake, Dragon Breathing mimics the breathing of a dragon. Each breath has the power to extinguish wind and clouds.”
”Extreme skill and practice is needed for a human to imitate a dragon's breathing. Only when one is able to achieve resonance of the flesh and blood and release a dragon roar would one be able to absorb Genesis Qi.”
Zhou Yuan meticulously savoured the 'Dragon Breathing method' and eventually found the most important instructions hidden within it.
”Ninety eight forms of the frolicking dragon.”
Toughening the inner flesh was required for a human to mimic a dragon's breathing, and this hidden ninety eight forms of the frolicking dragon was the most important piece.
One by one, unusual forms flashed in Zhou Yuan's mind. There were a total of ninety eight strange forms. Together, they faintly resembled a frolicking dragon.
Zhou Yuan engraved these movements in his heart before walking out of the stone pavilion. He then lifted his arms started to slowly momic the first form.
His first round of practice undoubtedly appeared rather rough. By the time Zhou Yuan slowly completed all ninety eight actions, he was already drenched in sweat and his body felt like a burning stove.
However, what caused Zhou Yuan to frown slightly was that although his body was burning after completing all ninety eight movements, he did not absorb even the tiniest bit of Genesis Qi.
”It feels as if I'm still lacking a little something.” Zhou Yuan mumbled to himself before wiping his sweat and continuing his practice of the frolicking dragon forms.
An incense stick of time later, Zhou Yuan was dripping with sweat as he finally stopped. He had completed three whole cycles. However, he had yet to absorb any Genesis Qi, causing him to feel as if he had been practising a fake technique.
”It is indeed a little inconvenient to fumble about on my own without a master's guidance.” Zhou Yuan helplessly shook his head. Looks like he needed to practice a few more times to try and grasp its essence.
Just as Zhou Yuan was planning to continue, he suddenly saw a beautiful figure standing in the flower park from the corner of his eye. His eyes immediately brightened a little as he smiled and headed over.
”Big sis Yaoyao, you've come at the right time. I hope to seek some guidance from you.”
The beautiful figure was naturally Yaoyao. Upon hearing Zhou Yuan's voice, she crooked her head and looked at him while carrying Tuntun in her arms. Subsequently, a slight smile was revealed on her exquisite and fair face as she extended five slender fingers. ”Guarantee that I will be given five bottles of Jadeite Brew daily and I will teach you.”
Zhou Yuan was taken aback. Soon after, his eyebrows furrowed as he replied, ”Five bottles is too many. That alcohol is too fierce in nature and will harm your body. I can only give you one bottle a day.”
Yaoyao was about to speak again.
”Any more will be impossible, if not I will go mull over it myself.” However, Zhou Yuan was firm. If Cang Yuan found out that Yaoyao became a heavy drinker mere days after following Zhou Yuan, the former would likely kick Zhou Yuan out from his disciples.h.i.+p in rage.
Yaoyao could only wrinkle her nose and let out a soft snort after seeing Zhou Yuan's resolve before she threw Tuntun forward. ”Take a good look.”
”What do I look at?” Asked Zhou Yuan in bewilderment. Yaoyao did not seem to have any intentions of showing him the frolicking dragon forms.
Yaoyao pointed to the ground at Tuntun and said in a slightly unhappy manner, ”Look at it!”
The corner's of Zhou Yuan's mouth twitched for a moment. However, before he could speak, his pupils abruptly shrank, his face looking as if he had seen a ghost. On the ground, the short and stout Tuntun had suddenly stood up on two legs and started to do a series of profound actions. It was the ninety eight forms of the frolicking dragon.
”This… Tuntun can learn the frolicking dragon forms?!” Zhou Yuan was dumbstruck.
Under Zhou Yuan's stupefied gaze, Tuntun smoothly completed all ninety eight movements. After the final action was done, Tuntun's body suddenly jolted as it opened its mouth wide and the faint roar of a dragon could be heard.
Huuhuu!
Genesis Qi surged over from the surroundings and transformed into a white line that poured into Tuntun's mouth.
After gulping down the vigorous Genesis Qi, Tuntun patted its stomach in satisfiction and turned its head to look at the dumbstruck Zhou Yuan as it disdainfully rolled its eyes.
Zhou Yuan gradually came to his senses at this moment and oddly stared at the little fellow. Exactly what kind of Genesis Beast was Tuntun? To think that it would actually be able to learn human techniques.
”Have you understood?” Yaoyao's airy voice could be heard.