"Before I train you, I must let you understand the essence of my training method. One year from now, even if I go back, you must continue training according to the essence of my Training Method," Zhao Yunxing said sternly, gazing at Qin Yu.
Upon hearing the word 'essence,' Qin Yu's eyes immediately lit up, and he listened intently with rapt attention.
"Looking at the world, there are countless ways of cultivating Outer Strength, yet most training methods have strayed from the right path," Zhao Yunxing said indifferently, at the moment he seemed like an emperor pointing out the landscape, deeming other methods of Outer Strength Cultivation worthless.
"Qin Yu, remember this one thing; to cultivate Outer Strength, you must thoroughly study medical knowledge!" Zhao Yunxing emphasized, staring at Qin Yu.
"Medical knowledge?" Qin Yu found it strange, but still committed it to memory.
Zhao Yunxing continued, "Why do people cultivate? The first reason is for health and longevity, the second is to make their Attack Power even stronger. Those who cultivate Outer Strength want their fists and feet to be as hard as Vajra, indeed, they achieve it. But... is their fist as hard as a War Saber forged from Xuantie?"
Qin Yu's brow furrowed deeply upon hearing this.
Xuantie is rare, and weapons forged from it are much sharper and harder than ordinary iron weapons. The Sharpness of a Xuantie Battle Saber absolutely surpasses that of an Outer Family expert's fists and feet.
"Take Man Dong, for instance, who has reached the peak of strength training—his strength is enormous, his muscles robust, but... compared to an expert, his speed is slow. With just a dagger, I could slit his throat in an instant!" Zhao Yunxing said coldly, a natural aura of killing intent emanating from him.
Qin Yu at this moment did not doubt Zhao Yunxing's words; instead, his eyes shined even brighter, focused intently on Zhao Yunxing, absorbing every word.
"By studying medical knowledge, you can understand that the human body has over a hundred muscle groups, each with its unique function. To train just one area can lead to unfavorable outcomes—great strength but slow speed, or strong limbs but a body that's not agile enough. You may be quick, but your body's toughness may not be sufficient..." Zhao Yunxing spoke eloquently.
Qin Yu now completely understood Zhao Yunxing's point and excitedly said, "Teacher, I understand, we must train all the muscles?"
"No," Zhao Yunxing shook his head, "Even if you want to train all the muscles, do you know how?"
Qin Yu was taken aback.
There are so many muscles in the body, and to train each one was not just a matter of practice; it required knowledge from countless generations of research.
"Moreover, even if there is a way, it's not advisable. Strength and flexibility must be in harmony, and so it is with the practice of Outer Strength. It's not right to train one part alone. Likewise, you can't attempt to swallow everything whole without focus. In the end, due to a lack of concentration, you accomplish nothing," Zhao Yunxing shook his head.
Qin Yu was confused.
Training just one part is wrong, and training every part is wrong too. So what should one train?
"A perfect body needs strong strength, good flexibility, strong Explosive Power, quick speed, sharp reflexes, and strong resistance to blows," Zhao Yunxing listed so many requirements all at once that Qin Yu was stunned. With so many demands, how should one cultivate?
Seeing Qin Yu's dumbstruck expression, Zhao Yunxing rarely smiled, "Don't worry, I have my own ways to train you."
Qin Yu suddenly thought of the Eagle Claw King or the Iron Leg Master, whose claws could easily crush green rocks—their Finger Force was terrifying. But why didn't Zhao Yunxing mention training specific parts?
"Teacher, why not train the limbs like the Eagle Claw Skill?" Qin Yu asked in return.
Zhao Yunxing was pleased with Qin Yu's question, "Qin Yu, you make a good point. For instance, with skills like the Eagle Claw Skill or the Iron Sand Palm, one must train the Finger Force. In addition, one must regularly apply medicinal wine to the palms so they absorb its potency. Coupled with relentless training, the hands can become as hard as steel."
Qin Yu nodded as he listened.
He had also seen the methods of Outer Strength Cultivation, which indeed involved constantly exercising power, while simultaneously applying medicated wine to ensure the palms became extremely hard and so on.
"Such training is simply... the act of a fool!" Zhao Yunxing suddenly cursed, showing great disdain for this training method.
"Teacher, the Eagle Claw Skill is very powerful, so why is it the act of a fool?" Although Qin Yu was much more mature than his peers, he was still just a child. He had seen the power of the Eagle Claw Skill and Iron Sand Palm and couldn't understand Zhao Yunxing's meaning.
Zhao Yunxing proudly said, "Eagle Claw Skill? Iron Sand Palm? Using those, even with toxic medicated wine, in the end, will only make the skin completely rigid, unable to even feel pain, turning into nothing more than a glove. Qin Yu, look at me."
Zhao Yunxing stretched out his right hand, which was smooth and even had a... tender feel to it.
With a flash of white light, an almost transparent glove appeared on Zhao Yunxing's hand. He said indifferently, "Heavenly Silkworm Silk, though considered fairly precious, is just a common item at the same level as Xuantie. As long as you're willing to spend the money, you can obtain it."
Having been born in the Prince Mansion, Qin Yu naturally knew this.
Many items, like common steel and such, were ordinary, while Heavenly Silkworm Silk and Xuantie, though scarce, still couldn't be considered treasures.
Treasures are generally obtained from the Boundless Primordial Wilderness.
For instance, some extremely powerful demon beasts in the Boundless Primordial Wilderness are stronger than Innate Experts and even surpass Upper Immortals. Their fur, claws, horn tips, and so forth—those are the top-tier treasures.
"Although the tenacity of Heavenly Silkworm Silk is average, it is still tougher than the palms of individuals like the Eagle Claw King," Zhao Yunxing said, taking a block of greenstone. With effort in his right hand, he easily crushed the greenstone into fine powder, even more thoroughly than the Eagle Claw King.
Zhao Yunxing looked at Qin Yu and said, "Qin Yu, in terms of Finger Force, I am no weaker than the Eagle Claw King. Finger Force needs to be trained, but you can't let the skin on your hands become rigid. Do you understand what I mean?"
Qin Yu nodded, but then hesitantly asked, "Teacher, are you saying we should protect our palms, not letting them become like those of the people who train in Iron Sand Palm and Eagle Claw Skill, but what's the benefit of training that way? And what about the body? Should I wear Armor and fight opponents?"
Zhao Yunxing's eyes shone with light as he nodded in approval. Teaching an intelligent disciple was much easier, as they understood a lot from just a hint.
"Protecting your palms and preventing them from becoming completely rigid is for the sake of attacking. The palms can hold a saber, a sword, various weapons. Keeping your palms well-protected and maintaining perfect tactile sensitivity is a must for an expert. In fact, many experts soak their hands in milk every day," Zhao Yunxing answered.
Qin Yu suddenly understood.
For attacking, one still needs weapons, and bladed weapons like sabers and swords require hands. A hand with perfect tactile sensitivity, compared to one that's completely rigid and lacks both pain and touch senses, naturally controls blades more accurately.
Killing might hinge on a single moment, leaving no room for the slightest carelessness.
"As for the legs, the Explosive Power must be strong, the speed fast, and they must be agile. Whether it's a fight between experts or amidst thousands of soldiers, if your legs are extremely swift and agile to a terrifying extent, you can even remain unharmed in the midst of thousands," Zhao Yunxing said.
The legs determine a person's movement technique, speed, Explosive Power, and sensitive reactions are, of course, important.
At this moment, Qin Yu became even more excited; he seemed to envision himself flickering like an illusion among thousands of soldiers, killing with a mere motion of his hand, while the enemies could not even touch a hair on him. This was the essence of the movement technique, the essence of speed—the legs were supremely important.
"The hands, flexible and also fast, might not be as strong as the legs, but can wield weapons to attack at will. And the legs, with muscles naturally stronger than those of the arms, possess tremendous attack power and also determine the movement technique. Both are of the utmost importance, while the core of the body is the trunk..."
On the first training day, Zhao Yunxing was actually instilling in Qin Yu the most fundamental essence and the most basic principles of her own training methods.
Qin Yu listened carefully, engraving each and every one of Zhao Yunxing's words deep into his mind...