Chapter 273: Improving the Cultivation Technique
After more than a year of development, buildings sprouted one after another in Jiang Family Village, and the county government building at the center had also topped out.
On the streets, people came and went, a constant flow of cars, bright lights shining, already showing the vitality and prosperity of a new urban area, with not a trace of the backwardness and barrenness of the past.
Ge Dongxu's villa was by the river, with wooden fences in front and on both sides, as well as walls formed by the evergreen camphor trees and citrus trees, while a small path at the back led to a gently flowing stream.
It had the feel of a peaceful retreat amidst the hustle and bustle, like a haven detached from the world.
As soon as Fan Hong and the others entered the yard, they felt as though they had arrived in a different little world.
There were no noisy crowds or traffic, nor was there the dusty air that floated around construction sites.
Everything here was so natural, the air so fresh, that even a light breath made them feel a slight fluctuation in their True Qi.
The concentration of nature's spiritual energy here was actually far beyond that outside.
"What a great place! What excellent Feng Shui! What a wonderful layout!" Fan Hong couldn't help but exclaim three times in admiration.
"Hehe, this small place is nothing grand, just a little spot I found myself, then I took some time to organize and arrange it during my leisure, it's quite modest," Ge Dongxu said with a light smile.
"Director Ge is being too modest. Honestly, even with all the great Feng Shui sites in the capital and our great efforts in arranging them, they still don't compare to your place here," Fan Hong quickly responded.
"Please, come inside," Ge Dongxu said with a smile, without further modesty.
Although the place was small, he had put quite a bit of effort into it over the past two years. Not only had he used a large amount of white jade when laying the foundation of the house, but he had also buried many spirit-gathering Talisman Jades around the perimeter. Each tree and plant, the species chosen, and the location of planting were all meticulously considered.
Though the concentration of spiritual energy couldn't compare with some Blessed Lands and Cave Heavens in the mountains and forests, in a bustling city, this was already very rare.
Inside the villa, Cheng Le Hao and Du Yifan were studying and cultivating in a downstairs room, and they found it strange to see Ge Dongxu leading a few people inside.
Ge Dongxu didn't want to distract Cheng Le Hao and Du Yifan, so he briefly introduced Fan Hong and the rest, then led Fan Hong upstairs, while Xu Lei and the others waited in the living room downstairs.
Once upstairs, Ge Dongxu led Fan Hong into the cultivation room, then had him sit cross-legged, start his Cultivation Technique, while he placed his hand on top of Fan Hong's Baihui acupoint and intently felt the circulation of True Qi within Fan Hong's Meridians.
After some time, Ge Dongxu lifted his hand and then closed his eyes in contemplation.
Fan Hong saw that Ge Dongxu was deep in thought and didn't dare to disturb him; he waited tensely and anxiously at the side.
The matter was not only related to whether he could advance further, but also to the cultivation of his descendants.
About an hour later, Ge Dongxu opened his eyes and said, "I now have a method for improvement, but I need you to confirm something. I will now channel True Qi into your body, using the new cultivation method to guide your True Qi through the Meridians. If you don't feel any stagnation or pain in the chest, then it means it's successful."
"Okay," Fan Hong said, his face lighting up with surprise as he quickly closed his eyes.
Seeing this, Ge Dongxu continued to place his hand on Fan Hong's Baihui acupoint, then channelled True Qi, leading Fan Hong's True Qi from the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian to the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian to the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming, and so on through the Twelve Regular Meridians and back to the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian, circulating round and round.
After several Circulation Cycles, Ge Dongxu said, "I'm now going to remove my hand, but don't stop, continue according to the way we just practised, and feel it carefully."
After finishing, Ge Dongxu withdrew his hand and quietly watched Fan Hong.
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Soon after, Fan Hong opened his eyes.
His eyes were filled with indescribable ecstasy as well as gratitude and awe.
Just moments ago, as he had cycled through several Circulation Cycles, not only did he no longer feel the pain in his chest, but his True Qi also flowed exceedingly smoothly. There were faint signs that the Realm, which had been stagnant for over a decade, was beginning to loosen.
Clearly, after Ge Dongxu's improvement, the Fan Family's Cultivation Technique had undergone some qualitative changes.
"Many thanks to Teacher for showing me the way, Fan Hong will never forget this kindness!" After a while, Fan Hong suppressed the overwhelming joy in his heart, stood up solemnly, and once again intended to perform a kowtow of respect to Ge Dongxu, this time addressing him as Teacher instead of Director Ge.
Within Qimen, Ge Dongxu's actions definitely qualified him as a benevolent mentor.
"No, no, Director Fan, I really cannot accept being addressed as your Teacher," Ge Dongxu hastily supported Fan Hong, preventing him from kneeling and bowing.
"It's not that you're not worthy, but rather that I, Fan Hong, am of dull aptitude and lack the fortune," Fan Hong said with a flash of disappointment in his eyes.
The incident just now was sufficient to prove that Ge Dongxu was a Grandmaster Level figure. Such an individual could not be casually taken as a master by just anyone.
"I didn't mean that, I'm too young, it's not appropriate to be your Teacher," Ge Dongxu quickly said.
Fan Hong, who already regarded Ge Dongxu as a Grandmaster Level figure, naturally did not realize these were sincere words from Ge Dongxu and assumed they were merely polite refusals. Knowing he still lacked the fortune, he sighed quietly in his heart and then bowed his hands, saying, "Regardless, I shall eternally remember the great teaching kindness of Mr. Ge in my heart."
Qimen, after all, is an ancient succession, and even though Fan Hong had taken a position in government, deep down he was still a practitioner of Qimen, and he had not dared to forget the tradition of respecting teachers and valuing doctrines. Since Ge Dongxu had granted him the favor of instruction, and yet Ge Dongxu was not willing to formally take him as a disciple, Fan Hong reverted to addressing him as Mr. once more.
In ancient times, Mr. inherently implied the meaning of a teacher.
"You're too serious, Director Fan; it was merely a small effort on my part. If you have any doubts regarding cultivation in the future, we can continue to discuss and exchange insights," said Ge Dongxu. Seeing Fan Hong's nature of remembering and seeking to repay kindness despite holding a high position in the public sector, Ge Dongxu's esteem for him increased and he did not mind giving some guidance.
Upon hearing these words, Fan Hong's whole body shuddered, then he thanked Ge Dongxu profusely with a face full of ecstasy.
After expressing his gratitude, Fan Hong didn't dare to bother Ge Dongxu any further and bid him farewell.
Xu Lei and the others were discerning individuals and noticed a subtle shift in Fan Hong's attitude towards Ge Dongxu as he came downstairs. They felt a hint of the respect due to a junior, causing great surprise among them.
"Mr. Ge, please return, please return," Fan Hong said, stopping Ge Dongxu before he could leave the villa.
"Well then, I won't see you out," replied Ge Dongxu, not accustomed to exchanging pleasantries, he shook hands with Fan Hong and the others one by one.
"Xu Lei, cancel all surveillance on Mr. Ge and the people around him. Also, in the future, whenever Mr. Ge needs assistance, you must cooperate fully," Fan Hong said in a grave voice as he got into the car.
"Yes!" A trace of surprise flitted across Xu Lei's face, but he promptly accepted the order with due solemnity.
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