Acupoint technique
So that very day, she showed them the various acupoints in the body and each of them were asked to identify their locations in the body as they had already been shown.
"Chen Feng! Step forward and say out the three major acupoint and show me their locations," she said.
Chen Feng stepped and pointed them out without any complication. She did it for the rest of them and they did well. Training that day was a success, it was the first day of two months. Let's see the end of the training as we go on.
That very day, after the training, they all returned back to their various wings to rest and prepare for training the next day.
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It was another day, other students in the academy were busy with their regular training, meanwhile, the candidates for the competition had to report at the ancestral temple for their training.
That very morning they all arrived at the training ground early enough since they were all eager to learn the acupoint technique. As usual, master Lin Fei always comes a bit late.
Just after some moment of waiting, she walked in majestically.
"Good morning master," they all greeted.
"Morning student," master Lin Fei responded.
"I hope you came fully prepared for today's training as it would different shape unlike yesterday," she said.
"I can remember quite well that you were all acquainted with the location of the three major points."
"So today, we are going to focus on one point and practically learn how to use it," she added.
"Are we all ready to begin?" She asked.
"Yes master," the students answered with excitement welling up in them.
"Okay then. We'll begin with the 'Ying meridian'."
"If you can recall, I said the Ying meridian is associated with???" she asked.
"Movement," the students echoed at almost the same time.
"Good," she said.
"If the 'ying meridian' of an individual is blocked, the person would be immobilized till the meridian is unblocked."
"But it all depends on your ability to manipulate Qi," she said.
"The 'ying meridian' is located in the jugular vein of your neck. Once it's it with a certain amount of Qi, it's blocked and vital energy seize to flow in that direction which then stops movement," master Lin Fei added.
"So right now, I'm going to make an illustration as I did before, but in a more teachable manner," she said.
After that, she called out Hu Mei and before everyone one quickly hit his 'ying meridian' with a little amount of Qi she gathered in her palm.
"Hope you all understand what I did? Remember that the Qi directed to the meridian must be minimal," master Lin Fei said as she unblocked Hu Mei's acupoint.
"Yes master," they all responded.
"Good, so each one of you would step out and try it one each other. Each wing representatives would try it out on each other," she added.
So after that, the floor was open for them to test their skills. Each of students had their turn.
First, it was Chen Feng and Hu Mei who stepped forward. They both blocked and unblocked each other's meridian just as master Lin Fei taught them.
Everyone were amazed by how they did it in one trial.
Next was Tan Ning and Gui Shan. They both stepped forward to give it a trial.
"Gui Shan, you may go first," Tan Ning said.
"Okay," Gui Shan said as he blocked his meridians which immobilized him and afterwards unblocked it.
It was then Tan Ning's turn. Just as everyone else, he gathered a little amount of Qi in his hand and inserted it to Gui Shan's acupoint.
But to the surprise of everyone, it didn't take any effect, Gui Shan was still able to move.
"Just give it another try," Gui Shan said.
Tan Ning gave it another trial, but the result was the same. So master Lin Fei came to them to check things out, so she gave it a trial to see if Tan Ning was the one unable to do it.
To her surprise, Gui Shan wasn't immobilized after she hit his acupoint.
"Impressive! I never knew you have such a special body," master Lin Fei said referring to Gui Shan.
"Over time, they have been certain individuals whose 'ying meridian' have been non-responsive to this technique and off limits. Gui Shan is indeed lucky and it'll earn him an advantage in combat situations," she said.
That moment, everyone just looked at Gui Shan with even more amazement and curiosity.
"There is always something off about Gui Shan, but I'll find out one day," Hu Mei said to himself.
After that, Qin Feiye and Bi Yao stepped forward to give theirs a trail. Following what master Lin Fei said, they were both able to do it.
The training continued as they practiced how to control their skill, increase their pace and range of attack.
"So next on, each of you would have to do the skill swiftly by running from a distance as though you want to attack an opponent," she said.
"Although the Ying acupoint is easily accessible unlike the rest, it still requires skill to use it in a battle stance," master Lin Fei said.
"On needs to have a good reaction time and flexibility in order to take your opponents unaware," she added.
"So what you need to practice now is how to be flexible with it in a combat stance as your opponent may not necessarily stand still and allow you to use the technique," she said.
So after that, each of the student had to give it a trial and practice for the remaining hours of the day. It was indeed a hectic one, but they were able to get the hang of it.
After the practice that day, they all returned back to their wings excited as each of them had learnt a new skill entirely.
"Please remember, this skill must nit be abuser on your fellow students in the various wings, they are meant for your rivals at the competition," master Lin Fei said.
The soon came to an end for that day since it was evening. Just as they were about returning to their wings, Bi Yao ran up to meet Gui Shan to exchange some pleasantries.
"Hello! Gui Shan," Bi Yao said as she tapped him at the back.
"Hi! How is the training so far?" Gui Shan asked.
"Great," she said.
"Gui Shan you know, come to think of it, you're amazing, my dad love talents such as you, I can't wait to take you see him," she said with excitement.
"Oohhhh...yeah, capital right?" Gui Shan said.
"Yes if course. How are you anticipating the competition, I know you would make it into the elite team considering how skillful you are," she said.
"I believe it would be difficult for you to meet a rival who can stand up to your skills," Bi Yao said.
After having some chitchat, they both bade each other farewell as they returned to their different manors.
Gui Shan and Tan Ning returned back to the Crimson manor with the excitement of the new technique they've learnt.
Gui Shan got to his block after they walked for a while and entered his room. Immediately he got in, he jumped on his bed since training that day was a hectic one.
"Hmmm...," Gui Shan said as he gazed on the ceiling of his room.
He rested for a while, as his normal routine, he needs to also train his wolf skills. So as usual, he transcended to his subconscious mind.
When he got there, he decided to ask some questions pertaining his ying meridian being blocked.
"Good day master," Gui Shan said.
"Good day my son, how was training today?" Grandmaster Hun Feng asked.
"It was great, I got to learn a new technique," Gui Shan said.
Without wasting time, Gui Shan went straight to the point.
"Master, I want to know why my ying acupoint is inaccessible, is it some special feature of a wolf warrior?" Gui Shan asked.
"Ahem! You've partly answered the question, but I'll do my best to explain it all," old man Hun Feng said.
"When I learnt the wolf technique and got the bloodline, lots of changes took place in my body," he said.
"I then lost some weaknesses which pertains to human nature and these made me stronger,"
"So there are still more for you to discover. As time goes on, you'll get to discover that you've lost some weaknesses and won't be easily brought down like any other human," he said.
"Gui Shan! This is your destiny, the fate of the Wushu kingdom rests on your shoulder, hence you're made special," Grandmaster Hun Feng said.
Gui Shan was satisfied with the answer, so he continued his wolf training for that day. His motivation that day was so strong that he was able to advance by one level in the wolf mode.
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