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"Angels are too arrogant. If I want to meet them and ask questions, I'm afraid I need to improve my strength as soon as possible."
Chapter 6 Breakthrough
The next morning, before dawn.
In the courtyard, a Taoist priest was already practicing boxing. His movements were fluid and graceful, and the air crackled and popped one after another.
Li Dao was shirtless, his skin clinging to his bones. Although he was thin, he possessed immense power, and his skin was as red as blood jade under the stimulation of his blood and qi.
The black cat lay on the stone table, silently watching the Taoist priest practice his boxing, its intelligent eyes revealing a look of incomprehension.
Perhaps in its nascent, innocent state of spiritual awakening, it didn't understand why the Taoist was practicing martial arts.
As the sun rose slowly, its crimson rays bathed the earth, the gloomy sky vanished, and Li Dao finished his training.
"I won't go down the mountain for now. I'll focus on improving my strength first. As for the money I owe the bank, I'll pay it back slowly later."
After dressing, Li Dao made a plan in mind and looked at the black cat on the stone table: "Little Black, come with me to the back mountain."
Xiao Hei was the name he gave Xuanmao yesterday, because it's easy to remember. Otherwise, it would feel a bit awkward to keep calling it Xuanmao.
"Meow."
Xiao Hei was unhappy with Li Dao calling it that, but it had no choice. It then jumped off the stone table and climbed onto the other's broad shoulder, its tail drooping and swaying, occasionally lashing its back.
Li Dao chuckled, knowing that Xiao Hei was venting its dissatisfaction. He then patted its head with his large hand and looked down at the injury on its back.
The wound had mostly scabbed over yesterday, and it should be fully healed in a few days.
Li Dao picked two peaches from the peach tree, then left the Taoist temple and headed towards the lush, green back mountain.
Soon, Li Dao arrived at the place where he had cultivated before. Looking up, the view was wide open, with clouds and mist drifting by, which calmed the mind.
Li Dao stood there, looking out into the distance. His tall and straight figure and the way his Taoist robe fluttered in the wind gave him an air of lofty elegance, reminiscent of a banished immortal.
"Little Black, go play somewhere else, this humble Taoist needs to cultivate."
Li Dao stroked a cat's fur.
Xiao Hei glanced at Li Dao, its intelligent cat eyes revealing a hint of disdain, then jumped off his shoulder and ran to lie down under the nearest tree.
That damned Taoist priest, after treating my injuries yesterday, actually started ordering me around.
Li Dao didn't notice this. Only after Xiao Hei left his shoulder did he stand up and perform a set of stance exercises four feet away from the cliff.
This set of stances is called Dragon Tiger Stances, and it is paired with Dragon Tiger Body Refining Exercise. Practicing both at the same time has a multiplier effect.
Those who practice martial arts place the greatest importance on a solid foundation. If the foundation is unstable, one will lack power when striking others, and one's footwork will become unsteady. In combat, this will easily expose weaknesses.
They may even age prematurely and have an unstable old age.
Therefore, there is a saying among boxers: "Practicing martial arts without internal strength training is a waste of time in old age!"
When you get old, all your skills are no longer useful, so what's the point?
Li Dao hadn't been standing there long when his face gradually turned rosy, even his ears turned bright red, and a sudden heat surged through his body.
However, Li Dao's eyes remained clear, and his posture remained completely still.
Li Dao had experienced this kind of intense heat several times before, so he could easily suppress his distracting thoughts and keep his mind focused.
The Dragon-Tiger Stance not only strengthens the body and invigorates blood circulation, but also invigorates yang, replenishes deficiencies, and strengthens the body's foundation. Therefore, it is normal for the body to experience internal heat.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Gradually, the wind subsided, and Li Dao heard a sound like flowing water, as if there was a babbling brook not far away.
However, Li Dao knew that the sound was produced by the flow of blood in his blood vessels.
The heat surged through his body along with his hot blood, and Li Dao felt as if he were being lifted up to the sky. Even though he had experienced it several times, he still couldn't control the chaotic thoughts in his mind.
Unless... Li Dao is willing to cut off his troubles and be free from desires.
However, Li Dao obviously couldn't do that. If he cut off his own troubles, would he still be considered a man?
Li Dao felt it wasn't worth cutting off his troubles just to practice his skills.
As Li Dao breathed in and out, some impurities evaporated from his hot blood, and wisps of foul gas were expelled from his body and dissipated into the world.
Boo!
At this moment, Li Dao felt as if his body had broken free of some shackles, and then a warm current flowed through his entire body.
The next moment, Li Dao let out a comfortable groan, feeling as if he were soaking in a hot spring, experiencing an indescribable comfort that was intoxicating.
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Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Hei immediately looked up at Li Dao, his eyes filled with suspicion.
After waiting a few seconds and seeing that the Taoist priest no longer made any strange noises, it stood up, climbed up the tree, and lay down on a slightly thick branch.
After Li Dao finished groaning, he stopped practicing the standing meditation and began to examine his body.
"Has he broken through in cultivation?"
After sensing it for a moment, Li Dao got the answer, a hint of surprise flashing across his handsome face.
How long have I been cultivating? At most, only four days.
Li Dao couldn't help but marvel at the power of his own comprehension.
The breakthrough in cultivation not only made my body more flexible and agile than before, but also greatly increased my strength. Even my five senses became more acute, with clear hearing, sharp eyesight, and a clear mind.
This was merely a result of Li Dao's general feeling.
For more subtle changes, a hospital examination is needed to obtain a more accurate result.
But one thing is certain: he is much stronger than the average person, comparable to some athletes who have trained for two or three years.
"What was that warm current just now? Qi and blood? Essence and energy? Or some kind of energy? Whatever it was, let's classify it as Qi and blood for now."
"So what just happened should be the tempering of qi and blood. Because of the standing meditation, my blood was activated, which gave rise to qi and blood in my body and tempered my body."
Li Dao possessed extraordinary comprehension and a quick mind; in just a few seconds, he had already guessed the general idea.
goooo~
Just then, Li Dao's stomach growled with hunger, pulling him back to reality.
However, Li Dao felt not only hungry, but also weak in the legs, as if he had been starving for many days. He was so weak that he almost collapsed to the ground.
"Energy follows the law of conservation. The loss of qi and blood during the body tempering and breakthrough must be replenished through nutrition. Otherwise, in the long run, the body will eventually be depleted and die suddenly."
Li Dao steadied his legs, feeling the intense hunger in his stomach. He thought to himself, "I'll call Xiao Hei and we'll leave together."
A couple of days ago, he bought a bag of fragrant rice and some vegetables grown near the Taoist temple to temporarily fill his stomach.
Once his legs are stronger, we'll go to the city for a buffet.
Fortunately, before leaving the Taoist temple, Li Dao picked two peaches. He ate one on the way and kept the other to tide him over.
With Li Dao quickening his pace, the man and the cat soon returned to the Taoist temple.
Wash the pot, rinse the rice, pick the vegetables, heat the oil...
After a full half hour of work, the steaming hot meal was finally served.
The peach tree next to him only had its lush canopy left; all the peaches had already been eaten by Li Dao as a small snack before his meal.
"Little Black, dinner's ready."
……
After finishing his meal, Li Dao washed the dishes and then took a walk in the courtyard to digest the food in his stomach, waiting for the weakness in his legs to gradually subside.
Although Li Dao had eaten and drunk his fill, he could still feel a pang of hunger in his stomach.
However, it wasn't as intense as when it first broke through, and the impact was somewhat alleviated.
After eating and drinking his fill, Xiao Hei lay down under the peach tree to cool off and fell into a deep sleep.
Chapter 7 Rose
Juxia City, Food Street.
The Taoist priest walked among the crowd. Although it wasn't the weekend, there were still quite a few people coming and going.
Singles, couples, mothers and children, fathers and children... eating and drinking, the place is bustling with activity.
Li Dao scanned back and forth, searching for the purpose of his visit.
"StarHub Buffet".
Soon, Li Dao found his target, his footsteps predictable, and he stepped into the store.
Even while walking, Li Dao did not give up the opportunity to practice his skills.
After all, the feeling of constantly getting stronger can be very addictive.
The shop is simply decorated, but it still attracts a lot of customers.
Li Dao glanced around and found that most of the seats were already occupied, with only a few scattered seats remaining unoccupied.
Li Dao withdrew his gaze and went to the counter to pay.
There's a price list next to the counter; the buffet costs 200 yuan, which is a day's wages gone.
"Sir...Taoist Master, takeout is not allowed in the shop, nor is food waste allowed...There are only two rules in the shop."
Seeing that he was a young Taoist priest, the counter lady, fearing that he might not know the shop's rules, emphasized two of them.
Li Dao smiled and nodded: "I understand."
After saying that, Li Dao picked up his plate and began to select food, specifically choosing nutritious meats.
This shop offers not only seafood, food, and desserts, but also meats such as beef, lamb, and pork, making it a diverse and abundant selection.
However, this humble Taoist priest does not eat beef!
……
coffee shop.