46 – Does My Disciple Have The Potential of a Prodigy?

‘So, you want to sell this ginseng?’ the Old Doctor asked.

‘It’s not that I definitely want to sell it, I just want to know its value so that I have an idea,’ Lu Qing answered honestly.

The Old Doctor pondered for a moment, then said, ‘Generally speaking, ginseng of this age is extremely sought after, and it often has a market price.’

‘Ginseng can invigorate the Qi and nourish the blood, solidify the foundation and build up the vitality. At critical moments, it can even be used to sustain or extend life.’

‘These nobles in the cities and martial artists are always eager for such precious herbs.’

‘Even though this old ginseng’s roots are slightly damaged, it doesn’t matter much and doesn’t affect its medicinal properties.’

‘In fact, I just tested it. Perhaps due to the unique growing environment, this ginseng’s efficacy is even stronger than the usual hundred-year-old ginseng.’

Hearing this, Lu Qing recalled the red luminescent energy emitting from the ginseng.

The special feature that Master mentioned might be due to that.

‘Generally, a hundred-year-old ginseng in those big cities can sell for at least a thousand taels of silver.’

‘As for this one, its value is probably even higher, but I can’t determine its exact worth.’

A thousand taels of silver! Ten times the worth of a Red Moon Carp!

Upon hearing this number, even though Lu Qing was mentally prepared, he couldn’t help but feel his heart thump heavily a few times.

‘Are you tempted?’

Seeing the surprised expression on his disciple’s face, the Old Doctor smiled.

‘A little,’ Lu Qing nodded.

Who can hear about a thousand taels of silver and remain unmoved?

Especially a countryside boy like him.

‘However, despite the considerable value of this ginseng, I still advise you not to convert it into silver,’ the Old Doctor’s tone suddenly shifted.

‘Master, why is that?’ Lu Qing asked, stunned.

‘Aren’t you aiming to practice martial arts? This ginseng is precisely one of the best auxiliary herbs for a martial artist in the Qi and Blood Realm.’

‘Didn’t I say before that I wanted to prepare some Qi and Blood Replenishing Soup for you? But with this hundred-year-old ginseng, if used appropriately, its effects would even surpass that of the Qi and Blood Replenishing Soup.’

‘With its help, it would be much easier for you to enter the Qi and Blood Realm.’

‘I will refine it into Blood-Nourishing Qi Pills for you. Once you start practicing Body Nourishing Fist, take one pill daily, and in no time, you will officially step into the Qi and Blood Realm.’

Such a fortunate event?

This truly was an unexpected delight.

Lu Qing was full of joy.

He had been worrying about how to quickly enter the Qi and Blood Realm, never expecting a solution to come so soon.

‘So, do you still want to sell this ginseng, or keep it for yourself to consume?’ the Old Doctor asked.

Without hesitation, Lu Qing replied, ‘Please help me refine it into pills, Master!’

‘Oh, have you thought it through?’ the Old Doctor looked at him.

‘Yes, no matter how good silver is, it’s ultimately an external possession. It’s not as important as one’s own abilities,’ Lu Qing said.

‘It’s commendable that you have this realization,’ the Old Doctor nodded while stroking his beard. ‘In this world, nothing is more important than one’s own abilities. Without skills, no matter how much silver you have, it would be hard to keep it.’

‘Since you’ve made up your mind, I happen to have some free time in the next couple of days. I’ll refine this ginseng into Blood-Nourishing Qi Pills for you.’

‘Thank you, Master!’ Lu Qing said joyfully.

‘Don’t get too excited yet,’ the Old Doctor dampened his spirits a bit. ‘Even if I refine the pills, you won’t be able to take them before you master the Body Nourishing Fist.’

“Otherwise, even if you take the elixir, it will just be a waste of medicinal power…”

Proficiency in the Fist Technique?

Lu Qing’s heart stirred, and he suddenly said, “Master, yesterday after returning, I contemplated the fist technique you taught and seemed to grasp a trick. I am not sure if I misunderstood. Please instruct me.”

“Oh, you have understood something so quickly?”

The Old Doctor showed interest but didn’t take Lu Qing’s words too seriously.

He just thought Lu Qing had become more familiar with the moves and wanted to show off.

“Then, demonstrate it once. Let me see what you have understood.”

“Yes, Master.”

Lu Qing immediately assumed the fist stance and began the Body Nourishing Fist from the first to the ninth form.

When Lu Qing started with the first form, the Old Doctor was still watching with a smile.

But after he finished the first form and moved to the second, the Old Doctor’s smile faded, revealing a look of surprise.

Because he noticed that not only were Lu Qing’s moves very standard and fluent, but they also contained a unique charm.

As the creator of the Body Nourishing Fist, the Old Doctor naturally knew what this charm represented.

It meant that Lu Qing had not only practiced the form to perfection but also integrated some of his own understanding.

In other words, he had truly mastered the form and begun to embody the martial technique.

But, how could this be?

It had only been one night since he taught Lu Qing the fist technique! How could he have practiced the Body Nourishing Fist to this level?

The Old Doctor was shocked.

However, what shocked him even more was yet to come.

Lu Qing continued to demonstrate the Body Nourishing Fist, each form seamlessly connected, flowing smoothly.

After finishing the nine forms, he started from the first again and continued.

One round after another, Lu Qing immersed himself in practicing the Body Nourishing Fist from the first to the ninth form.

After practicing it nine times, he slowly ended his practice, exhaling a breath of stale air, standing there with a ruddy complexion and full of spirit.

As for the Old Doctor, he was already standing there with a face full of shock, mouth agape.

“Master, how did I do? Did I make any mistakes?” Lu Qing asked energetically.

“Nine cycles returning to the origin, with lively vitality and a refreshed spirit… This means you have fully mastered the Body Nourishing Fist…”

The Old Doctor seemed not to hear Lu Qing’s question, mumbling to himself.

“Master, what’s wrong?”

Seeing the Old Doctor like this, Lu Qing couldn’t help but ask.

At the same time, he felt a bit worried; could what he demonstrated have shocked his master?

“Ah Qing, tell me honestly!” The Old Doctor’s face suddenly became very serious, startling Lu Qing, “What happened yesterday when you were practicing?”

“What happened?” Lu Qing thought for a moment and replied, “Yesterday, after returning, I practiced in the courtyard. As I practiced, I suddenly felt a flood of insights. Unconsciously, my body followed the key points you taught.”

“When I came back to my senses, I felt very comfortable and energized. I suddenly understood many key points of practicing the first to ninth forms of the Body Nourishing Fist, no longer feeling the previous obscurity.”

What Lu Qing described was actually his state after using his special ability to practice, but he hid the existence of this ability.

However, these words were like thunder in the Old Doctor’s ears.

“A sudden epiphany… It’s a sudden epiphany.” The Old Doctor mumbled.

He looked at Lu Qing as if he were staring at a rare treasure.

“The disciple I casually took in has experienced a sudden epiphany the first time he practiced martial arts?”