Chapter 36 Body Refinemen (2/2)
”Now then, let an
The next few hours, Arran listened attentively as Lord Jiang explained how to use the technique to increase one's strength
The basic idea was very simple All he had to do was manipulate the circulation technique to redirect his Essence into those parts of his body which he wanted to strengthen Yet the details were as complex as the idea itself was simple, and several ti's explanations
Finally, though, he thought he understood enough to give it a try
”How do I practice it safely?” he asked, recalling Lord Jiang's earlier warnings
”Ju said ”Stand in place, squat down, then send the Essence into your legs right as youpushed his ood fifteen feet When he landed it ith a loud thud, and his feet left two deep prints in the soft ground
Arran stared in amazement With the man's bulky physique, it would be a sround This, however, was nothing short of astonishi+ng — even if Lord Jiang had not been the size of a s ht
”If you're able to jus with Essence,” Lord Jiang said Then, with a loud laugh, he added, ”But you won't have to worry about that for a feeeks yet”
The hours that followed saw Arran juain It didn't take long before he understood that this would be even harder than learning to use the circulation technique while running, and he knew that for now, all he had to worry about was looking like a fool
It was nearing sunset when suddenly, Jiang Fei's voice sounded across the field
”I've done it!” she cried out ”I can use the circulation technique!”
Iratulate her, thankful for the opportunity to take a much-needed break
”It's so si confused ”It tookmy hand”
”It is,” Arran said with a nod, ”but only once you kno”
Jiang Fei had immediately understood what Arran had also learned over the past weeks, which was that the Body Refinement techniques were difficult to learn, butEssence the nor said as he joined the it?” Jiang Fei asked at once She was clearly i replied ”Not right now, at least”
”But Uncle Bear—” Jiang Fei began, frustration evident on her face
”But nothing,” Lord Jiang interrupted her ”You will begin your training in theFei looked as confused as Arran felt
”Techniques only for said
”What's the other half?” As he asked the question, Arran already suspected what the ansould be
”The other half is to eat, and eat well!” Lord Jiang bea for the three of us!”