Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen: People Come Like a Tide

  When he opened his eyes again, the sun was rising in the east. Xuan Qi sat on the mat, practicing for a night, not only did he not feel tired, but he looked refreshed and spirited. A strong foul smell lingered on the tip of his nose, and his body was covered with sticky, wet, and black substances.

  Every time he cultivates, it's like a rebirth. Xuan Qi is already used to this way of life. As the toxins in his body are constantly being expelled, his true energy grows stronger. He lies in the bathtub and washes three times until his skin turns red and there is no unusual smell before changing into new clothes and heading out.

  "When will our bodies stop discharging these filthy things?"

  "From acquired to innate, only after the Great Perfection can one be free from outflows and impurities." Lao Ding was happy to enlighten Xuan Qi: "When a person is in their mother's womb, they are in a fetal breathing state, which is the innate state. The body is without outflows or impurities, but the intellect is dull and unable to cultivate. After birth into the mundane world, one gradually awakens to intellectual awareness, yet this worldly awareness is also polluted by the turbid qi of the world. When one has cultivated spiritual awareness, the body has already become impure and acquired. If you want to attain the innate state again, you must travel a long road; fetal breathing and avoiding grains are essential."

  "In the mortal world, there are many ways to cultivate immortality and ask about the Tao, but in the end, they all lead to the same destination. Even foolish husbands and wives know about the way of Bigu, but they cannot practice it because their moral character is not sufficient. If they try to force themselves into Bigu, they will starve to death."

  Xuan Qi nodded, and it was clear in his heart. As the environment is polluted, food is unsafe, and humans live on this planet, they are invaded by filthy air every day. Even if they were born with a congenital body, they gradually become ordinary people's assets as they grow up. Cultivating to eliminate impurities from the body is to find another true self. As the realm continues to improve, one can eventually practice embryonic breathing and avoid grains. Transcending the three realms, not bound by the five elements, becoming a great cultivator of Tongxuan. At that time, whether it's ascending in broad daylight or breaking through the void, it's all easy to say.

  At this point, the idea is clear. Xuan Qi stood in the small courtyard, adopting a three-body stance, his body rotating with the object, forgetting both himself and the object. Xuan Xiu practiced internal energy of the inner family, while Xing Yi practiced external skills of the outer family. Generally, practitioners pay attention to the combination of internal and external, but Xuan Qi accidentally stumbled upon the right path and ran forward on the correct road.

  The Shuimu Garden was less noisy in the early morning, although there were still a few teachers exercising in twos and threes, but they all looked worried. Lu Guangyan was taken to the hospital yesterday morning and returned home in the afternoon to rest. The doctor said it was overwork and would be fine after some rest. However, two clouds of worry still hung over the entire Beiqing area.

  Undercurrents began to surge, whether it was a change of principal or parachuting in others. Some department heads were already distracted and went to the side, next to the playground, in that single-door villa, lived the champion of this year's college entrance examination. Can he be allowed to adjust his major and join his own ranks? These few days are extremely important and crucial.

  Several department heads gathered over here, looked at each other and then guarded against each other, guessing what the other was thinking, they all knew in their hearts but didn't say it out loud, instead they watched cautiously.

  In the courtyard, Xuan Qi was unaware that he had become the focus again. After a round of Xingyiquan, his body slightly warmed up, although he didn't sweat, but felt somewhat exhilarated. Refreshing! Refreshing! The places where he couldn't get through before suddenly became clear, and the fist made three explosive sounds in the air, which was not an explosion produced by relying on true energy, but an explosion produced purely by physical techniques.

  Originally just an entry-level master of the Xuan Qi, now he has entered the inner sanctum, his realm gradually becoming perfect. With the same power and the same movements, the might that is unleashed is completely different.

  After finishing work, Xuan Qi had a smile on his face, reached out to touch the bottom of the pool and found that it was already dry after one night. He began to plant lotus seeds in the fish pond, and after each seed was planted, he opened the valve to fill the water inside. When the water filled half of the pool, Xuan Qi carried two fish tanks out and placed them on either side of the pool. Then he started throwing turtles into the pool, one! Two! Three... By the time he threw in the seventh turtle, the doorbell rang. Xuan Qi simply pushed the remaining three turtles into the water, then cleaned his hands and went to open the door.

  A group of people were standing at the entrance, led by the head of the medical department. When he saw Xuan Qi, he immediately smiled and said: "Xuan classmate, are you still used to living here? Fortunately, there was you yesterday, otherwise I didn't know what to do!"

  "Yesterday I was in a hurry and offended you, didn't I?!" He said with a smile, stepping aside to make room: "Please come in."

  Some things can't be explained in just a few words, and need to be discussed in detail. The director didn't stand on ceremony, and the owner followed him inside. As soon as they entered the courtyard, someone exclaimed: "The air in this courtyard is so fresh!"

  "Ah!" Another person also followed in agreement, and then his eyes lit up, seeing the artificial hill and pond in the courtyard: "How did this place get an extra pond with so many fish?! And such a big turtle!!?"

  Xuan Qi didn't think of hiding it, and directly said: "I've been in poor health since I was young. The rural doctor said that my vital energy is insufficient, and told me to buy two turtles every month, release their blood on the first and fifteenth days of each month, and eat turtle meat. My heart is soft, and I couldn't bear to take lives, so I only released some blood without killing them to eat their meat. In this way, after a year or two, I ended up raising these turtles, releasing their blood once every half year."

  Later, my energy got better and better, studying also got more and more awesome, drinking turtle blood became a habit. I came to Beiqing to study, originally planned to walk and read, now the school gave me a small yard, I built a turtle pond, and raised turtles. Saying that, Xuán Qí's face still showed a difficult expression: "If it doesn't work, I'll just have someone fill it up!"

  "Go! It's definitely okay!" The head of the medical department directly approved, and said with a hint of flattery: "As long as it's beneficial for your studies, any changes are fine, I can guarantee this on behalf of the school." Xuan Qi was talking about a folk remedy, not just making something up. If someone really has insufficient vital energy and is feeling unspirited, drinking turtle blood can indeed replenish their vital energy and boost their spirits. Of course, when taking the blood, one mustn't harm the turtle, taking only a little is a blessing, taking too much would be harmful and damage one's moral character.

  In the living room, the host and guests sat down, and Xuán Qí busied himself pouring tea for each teacher. As the steam rose from each cup of tea, the room fell into a brief silence, and some words were not so easy to say out loud, especially when it came to this matter of digging at someone's wall corner.

  After a silence, the director of the medical school spoke up: "Xuan, you also know that the computer industry is not doing well now. The T industry has high opening and low going, and most of our senior brothers who have just graduated are still unemployed. I heard that you chose to major in computer science, and I'm worried about you."

  As he spoke, he took a sip of tea and saw that Xuan Qi's face was calm and unruffled, without any signs of displeasure. He continued to speak: "Yesterday, I saw you helping to rescue the old principal, showing great medical talent. Today, you're here raising turtles, already entering the realm of traditional Chinese medicine. Our medical college has a department of traditional Chinese medicine, and if you're willing, I can arrange for you to switch majors immediately. Whatever scholarship, whatever mentor, as long as you're willing, feel free to choose." He added another big hat: "The heavy responsibility of revitalizing traditional Chinese medicine rests on your shoulders!"

  As soon as the head of the medical department finished speaking, the head of the physical education department next to him also said: "Xuan student, you have such a good physical quality and national skills foundation, shouldn't you be learning Xingyiquan? Our sports department also has a national arts department, as long as you are willing to come, Huaxia's national arts will definitely be revitalized."

  There were also several department heads who started to boast. They put the burden of national rejuvenation and saving the world on Xuán Qí's head, in their eyes, Xuán Qí was a passionate young man, born great, with lofty aspirations. As long as they slightly provoked him, he would inevitably be willing to worship them, each one with shining eyes, waiting for Xuán Qí's response.

  A good teacher produces excellent students, but it also depends on what kind of good teacher and what kind of excellent student. Some disciples need to be strictly tempered in order to become a talent. Some disciples need to be guided with kindness in order to become a complete talent. And some disciples are originally gems, as long as they are slightly guided, they will shine brightly in an instant. And Xuan Qi is just such a gem in their eyes, how can they not go crazy?

  Just as the house was bustling like a vegetable market, the door was pushed open again. Deng Xianli, carrying fried dough sticks and soy milk, originally had a smiling face with six neat white teeth, suddenly saw that the house was full of colleagues. His face turned serious, his eyes wide like bronze bells, and his body, which had not been exercised for many years, darted into the room like an agile leopard. Then he looked at all the familiar faces and shouted: "What's going on? Trying to poach me?"

  The head of the medical department, as the initiator, naturally couldn't be timid at this time, and smiled: "Xuan Qi is a talent, but the computer industry has declined! It's not easy to find a job after graduation, it's better to switch to our medical department and revive national skills!"

  "Who says computers are outdated!" Deng Xianli was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, his face turned bright red as he puffed out his chest and shouted: "Do you want me to tell everyone what websites you visit every day on your computer?!"

  The head of the medical department seemed to be caught by the scruff of his neck, with a red face and silent as if he had been defeated in a fight, shrinking his head like a defeated rooster, sitting quietly on the bench, humiliated! For a moment too excited, he even forgot about this, now he's out of luck, nothing can be said!

  "Actually I think..." The head of the sports department had just opened his mouth when Deng Xianli glared at him and said, "A 6G D drive, is that impressive?"

  One sentence made the director of the physical education department's face flush red, and finally he weakly said: "Actually, I think Xuan Qi is more suitable for studying computer science." Although it was very humiliating, one has to bow his head when under someone else's roof. Ah! Endured!

  Everyone in the room, although they still had things to say, chose to shut up when they saw Deng Heli's furious expression. Digging a pit for someone is best done in private, and it's not even certain if it will be successful, so there's no need to offend people to their faces. So one by one, they all wisely chose to leave.

  Deng Heli watched as the crowd walked away, and in an instant, he transformed from a fierce and sinister appearance to one of kindness and benevolence. It was truly just a matter of seconds: "Xuan Qi, have you had breakfast? I bought you some fried dough sticks and soy milk." His expression turned serious: "The computer industry is currently going through a tough time, but I believe its future is bright."

  Xuan Qi also nodded: "I also believe that the future of computers is bright." Upon hearing this, Deng Heli's hanging heart returned to his stomach, and he was completely relieved!