The second line,
"Life-Stealing Spear, Thirteen-Style Whip Technique, Poison Dragon Swordplay..."
The first line was about fist and foot techniques, the second about weapon training.
The third line,
"Breathing Technique," three words, had been crossed out.
Sitting beside him, Zhou Bing, who had been admiring his muscle definition, explained: "You're now a formal member of the hunting squad. The Breathing Technique was always going to be taught to you."
After the Breathing Technique came: "Iron Body Skill, Striking Skill, Sandbag Skill," and so on.
All were methods to enhance one's ability to withstand blows.
If there was time, he could learn them all.
But with strong enemies surrounding them, and several generals and commanders yet to return, did he really have that time?
What ability did he need most right now?
First, he needed speed, or rather, the speed to run away, to be faster.
The corresponding methods would be Light Body Skill or Leg Skill.
Next was defense; the Iron Body Skill on the third line needed to be practiced.
Equally important as speed and defense, if not more so, were the foundational cultivation methods.
Such as "Stance" and "Eight Section Brocade," health-preserving techniques that could enhance attributes. Tang Wen was open to all, but they weren't on the list.
Currently, although "Stance" and "Eight Section Brocade" were strong, advancing to the next level would take too long.
But with enemies at the gates, time was precisely what he lacked.
It would be better to learn a new method that could quickly enhance his attributes.
Although the increase might be small, he could learn several!
As for other skills, like saber or spear techniques,
He didn't plan to learn new ones. With that effort, he might as well practice more with the Wind-splitting Saber!
Tang Wen summarized his thoughts and told Zhou Bing.
She wasn't very familiar with these methods either, so she took him to see Old General Xia.
"So you're Tang Wen! Not bad, not bad." Old Xia, holding a wine jug, was of average height with a slightly hunched back, looking like an ordinary old man.
He sat on the steps, watching a group of guards training in the square.
He looked like the grandpa next door, sitting in a rocking chair, watching the kids play hide and seek.
Hearing Tang Wen's request, Old Xia glanced at him and casually said, "In that case, for Light Body Skill, you can learn Traceless Step. Just add some weights and practice. For defense, choose an Iron Body Skill."
"As for the health-preserving techniques you mentioned, let Bing girl take you to the medical hall to ask. Those old rascals should have plenty of health-preserving techniques."
"Thank you, General!"
"Don't thank me yet, let me check your pulse first."
Tang Wen's vision blurred as the old man opposite him stood up and placed his hand on his wrist.
"This?"
He looked at Zhou Bing, who was equally bewildered.
Tang Wen didn't dare to move, his desire for power growing stronger.
This was the strength of a general.
He couldn't even resist a single move!
"Strange, your kidney qi is abundant, yang energy is vigorous, and your health is excellent. Why are you practicing health-preserving techniques?"
"Huh?" Tang Wen didn't expect the old general to be concerned about his health.
He braced himself and explained, "Isn't it good to be healthier the more you practice health-preserving techniques?"
"Don't waste your time. When you're young, practice the Mountain Splitter Cannon properly! When you're old and your qi and blood decline, you won't be able to practice even if you want to."
"Yes, yes, yes."
After being scolded, Tang Wen finally managed to escape.
He walked with Zhou Bing towards the underground medical hall.
In the medical hall, several male physicians were chatting.
Hearing the reason for Tang Wen's visit and seeing Zhou Bing's looks and figure, they all smiled with the understanding that all men share.
A beautiful woman is a man's downfall!
They were seasoned individuals.
Zhou Bing felt uncomfortable under their gaze and turned to leave the room.
"Hehe, young man! Come, get on the bed!" The oldest doctor patted the white-sheeted hospital bed.
Tang Wen repeatedly insisted that he wasn't weak, that they had misunderstood.
The doctors nodded in unison:
"We understand! Not weak, not weak!"
"Haha, no one said you were weak!"
"Young man, remember, a man should never say he's weak, but that he wants to be stronger!"
"..."
A group of married men, stuck underground, bored to death.
Having finally encountered Tang Wen, how could they let him go?
They unanimously demanded that the young man not be shy and come, they would give him a check-up.
Tang Wen refused, stating that he only wanted the cultivation methods.
The oldest doctor became even more enthusiastic: "Just let us check you! We'll give you the cultivation methods right away, and personally teach you. You'll learn quickly, and you'll master it tonight."
This?
Tang Wen hesitated: "What cultivation methods do you know?"
"Hehehehe," the doctors exchanged glances and spoke with pride:
"Benefit Yang Skill."
"Wall-Facing Yang-Returning Stance."
"Primal Chaos Reclining."
"Sleeping Stance Skill."
Wow, each of you has unique skills!
The elder doctor asked: "Young man, which one do you want to learn?"
"I want to learn them all!"
Tang Wen blurted out.
These cultivation methods sounded so powerful!
How could he not learn them?
The room fell silent.
The doctors burst into laughter, and the clinic was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
The elder doctor laughed and praised: "Good! Looking at your appearance and temperament, you resemble me in my youth! Since we have nothing to do tonight, we'll teach you. How much you remember depends on your destiny."
Tang Wen perked up.
"The Wall-Facing Yang-Returning Stance is a set of stances. First, find a smooth, flat wall, toes slightly outward, yes, like this, squat down."
Tang Wen imitated him. With his strong physique and excellent flexibility, he quickly grasped the key movements.
"The Wall-Facing Yang-Returning Stance," it sounded domineering, but in reality, it was just a few repetitive movements.
The focus was on practicing the muscles of the waist, hips, legs, and a certain special area.
In no time, he mastered this skill [Wall-Facing Yang-Returning Stance, Beginner (1/500)].
"I can learn the next one now."
"Hehe, good lad, you learn fast! Keep practicing! I think besides that beauty just now, you could take at least three more concubines."
Three concubines?
Wouldn't that make one wife and three concubines?
Looking at the elder doctor's vigorous appearance, it was definitely advice from experience!
Tang Wen silently noted this number, not for any particular reason, just to remember it.
Learning the "Wall-Facing Yang-Returning Stance" took only half an hour in total.
He was satisfied. With his high mental strength, he could observe the doctor's movements in great detail.
While imitating and learning, he could better feel the subtle muscle movements and changes throughout his body!
"Come, I'll teach you the Primal Chaos Reclining."
With that, a middle-aged male doctor lay down directly on the office desk.
Tang Wen climbed onto the hospital bed and, following his example, lay down somewhat seductively.
"Primal Chaos Reclining, the primal energy forms, the dantian's yang energy flourishes! Follow my commands, exhale, inhale."
There was also a breathing technique?
Tang Wen memorized the rhythm and began to try it himself.
After about a few dozen minutes.
The experience panel flashed:
[Primal Chaos Reclining, Beginner (3/500)]
"How does my practice look?"
Tang Wen assumed the posture and practiced for a while.
The middle-aged doctor marveled, "Talented, truly talented! You're something else, kid! I've taught others, and the fastest took three days to grasp the essentials. How long did it take you?"
The older doctor added, "I didn't expect this. I underestimated you. Keep practicing, and you'll have no problem with one wife and six concubines!"
Wow!
Master one set, gain three concubines?
Doctor, I want to practice ten, no, a hundred sets!
Next up was the "Sleeping Stance Skill."
The "Sleeping Stance Skill" shared similarities with the "Primal Chaos Reclining."
In addition to the lying posture, it required coordination with the Breathing Technique.
Before 10 PM arrived, [Sleeping Stance Skill, Beginner (3/500)]
"Genius! Genius!"
In the underground clinic, four male doctors in white coats surrounded Tang Wen, who was practicing on the hospital bed, and expressed heartfelt admiration.
Tang Wen opened his eyes, looking at the older doctor with a certain longing.
The latter did not disappoint, waving his ten fingers and shouting, "Nine concubines! At least nine concubines! You're truly a talent, kid."
Tang Wen grinned from ear to ear, "I'm not pursuing that, I just love practicing."
"Understood, understood!"
"Our clinic's doctors also have their own hobbies!"
"Oh?" Tang Wen looked at everyone curiously.
"Doctor Li loves listening to music at the brot
hels."
"Doctor Zhou enjoys drinking at the flower houses."
"Doctor Bai is the most impressive, he likes widows... ahem, appreciates the charm of mature women."
"What am I compared to you, Old Brother Lin, you're even better."
Tang Wen: .