What A Dream Wants

After the arduous hours of reading and studying, Steven suddenly had a moment of enlightenment. He was overjoyed! Reading the book about souls wasn't a waste of time; it had tempered his mental fortitude.

His sudden realization all started with the book:

'Wait... Cold takeout isn't good takeout.'

By eating four bags of takeout first, he could ensure that most of the takeout would find a warm home. And of course, one bag for later.

Steven patted himself on the shoulder for being so smart. He patted off the crumbs on his face using a napkin. He patted his content stomach with one hand.

Two books left to read: "Relativity of Qi to the Body" by Ed. Eneoji and "Cultivation 101" by Vincent Baker.

He guessed he would start reading "Relativity of Qi to the Body" by Ed. Eneoji.

"Often, young cultivators ask if it is important to understand the relationship between Qi and the body.

The answer lies as follows:

Those who neglect the relativity between the body and its environment do not understand its importance. They are ignoramus simpletons. A bit of comprehension can make or break the affliction of bottlenecks. Anyone who fully understands this relationship soars like eagles. Anyone who doesn't, flounders like fish. Cultivators shouldn't just break through the boundaries of a mortal but break through the limits of nature. They should strive to ascend higher into the heavens, not fall back down to the earth.

For those who fashion themselves to be cultivators, can they answer this question? Are they truly a cultivator until they know how qi corresponds to the body? A strong cultivator is not strong without battle experience. A wise cultivator is not wise without understanding the basics..."

Steven felt as if the domineering intro was slightly insulting... or even ostentatious. Needless to say, he was glad he just started cultivating, and thus, this didn't apply to him. Steven took some pride in that fact.

He skipped to the next chapter.

"Also known as vital energy, Qi is necessary for cultivation. Without this energy, cultivation wouldn't be possible. If the body is like a balloon, then qi is like helium. Depending on one's aptitude and constitution, some can cultivate faster, withstand purer energy, or absorb energy in more abundant amounts. Qi strengthens both the body and the soul.

Many types of Qi is attained through cultivation. For example, Kong Qi*, which is the qi obtained directly through the air. Kong Qi is stored in the Lungs. Gu Chi* is obtained from food. Kong helps nourish Yang Qi*, while Gu helps nourish Yin Qi*. When Kong and Gu Qi combine, they form Zong Qi*. Zong Qi, stored in the c.h.e.s.t, strengthens one's heart, preventing them from being easily wavered from temptations.

Then, there's Yin (Ying) and Yang (Wei) Qi*. Yin Qi is stored in the bloodstream, while Yang Qi is stored outside the meridians. By combining Yin and Yang Qi, one is able to form Yin Yang Qi, also known as Zhen Qi*.

Zhen Qi*- Translates to True Qi.

Kong Qi*- Air Qi.

Zong Qi*- Gathering Qi, also known as Pectoral Qi. Pectoral Qi is the combination of Kong and Gu Chi.

Yin (Ying) and Yang (Wei) Qi*- Yin Qi is Nourishing Qi, Yang qi is Defensive Qi, Ying and Wei are the direct Chinese terms.

Although some qi is attained through cultivation, some qi is also innate. For example, Congenital Qi*, which is comprised of Jing Qi* and Yuan Qi*. These Qi's are generally stored in the kidneys and are extremely hard to replenish. Essense qi is can be used in emergencies and is responsible for development. Yuan Qi helps create Zhen Qi and is also responsible for how well one is able to absorb acquired Qi. In other words, Essense qi is responsible for growth, while Original Qi is responsible for talent.

Congenital Qi*- Also known as "Primordial" or "Genuine" Qi.

Jing Qi*- Translates to Essense Qi

Yuan Qi*- Translates to Original Qi

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Steven read this and suddenly felt enlightened, his stomach rumbled, and he closed the book.