However, if such a genius act were seen by a master of inner strength, they would undoubtedly sneer and shake their heads in private, only having one comment, "The ignorant know no fear."
With a plan in mind, Zhang Xiaohua began his experiment. He imagined vitality filling his pores and, according to the Heart Sutra, absorbed them into his body's meridians. Following his understanding, he circulated the imperceptible vitality throughout his body. After completing one cycle, he stopped cultivating and examined his body without finding any abnormalities. This showed that, although he did not know if the method was effective, it at least had no adverse effects.
So, Zhang Xiaohua continued to cultivate, completing thirty-six cycles before stopping.
