Chapter 8 Abnormal States

  In this case, it would be better not to use the phone if possible. However, Li Anran didn't even have a pen and paper on hand, so he could only record his thoughts using this thing.

  Even if he had paper and pen at hand, Li Anran didn't dare to use them. These thoughts about his future life absolutely couldn't fall into anyone's hands, otherwise it would be big trouble.

  In order to save battery on his mobile phone, Li Anran could only think of a section of content and then type it out in one breath before putting the phone into standby mode again to continue thinking about the next part.

  Relying on the skills honed from short message chatting and WeChat, a document named Future was quickly filled with a lot of content.

  Because of this kind of thing, Li Anran was still a big girl on the sedan chair for the first time. So what she thought about was basically all over the place.

  As it happens, although the content is a bit disorganized, it really helped Li Anran think of some key things, such as what needs to be handled first at present.

  In order to live a safe and secure life in this world, what aspects should one pay attention to, and how can one safely hold onto that big leg.

  After tossing for more than an hour, Li Anran finally revised the notes and development directions he had temporarily thought of, and then closed his hands satisfactorily.

  After finishing this matter, listening to the rustling sound of the gentle night wind outside the window, Li Anran was depressed to find that he still had no sleepiness at all.

  Although it was still "early" outside, there was a considerable amount of time before the second dawn. Li An sat up straight and started practicing Pure Yang Skill with his legs crossed on the bed.

  This is said to be the only true transmission of the Pure Yang School, Li Anran has been practicing behind the old Taoist priest Li Guizhen since he was a child, and it has been nearly twenty years now.

  As for its effectiveness, it can't be said that there is none. At the very least, Li Anran's physical fitness is quite good. Even if he stays up all night playing games or drinking in college, it's no problem.

  All you need is to practice this pure yang gong after the event, and although there are no other benefits, you will absolutely not feel tired or have a headache due to exhaustion or hangover the next day.

  It's just that kind of effect. Li Anran has been practicing this pure Yang Gong for almost twenty years, and from childhood to adulthood, he has only experienced this little benefit.

  Just thinking about how he was deceived by the old Taoist Li Guizhen, who said that practicing pure Yang skill could make him a great hero like in the movies, and had him practice the door skill, made Li Anran want to laugh.

  Li An was also sleepless, and his mood was unstable after the recent transmigration, so he wanted to use Pure Yang Skill to adjust his state of mind, but unexpectedly something went wrong.

  Unlike traditional Taoist qigong or kung fu, the old Taoist master Li Guizhen taught that this Pure Yang gong does not require mental guidance to circulate the breath, nor does it need any movement to coordinate.

  All that is needed is a simple pure yang seal, plus the storage of thoughts on the "Pure Yang True Explanation" which has more than a thousand words, and it's a very "foolproof" gong method.

  Just as Li An was getting used to the routine of crossing his legs and closing his eyes, starting to visualize the "Pure Yang Formula" in his mind, his spirit suddenly felt a wave of dizziness.

  In an instant, Li Anran's consciousness returned to normal and he was shocked to find himself in a place that seemed like the universe, deep and dark.

  To be more precise, consciousness arrived at a place of deathly stillness. Here, there is no up or down, left or right, no sounds or images, and it's eerily quiet.

  Fortunately, when he followed the old Taoist Li Guizhen at first, Li Anran also learned some knowledge about Taoism by ear and eye, so he didn't panic at this time.

  It's just like usual, continuing to think about that familiar "Pure Yang Art", it's as if everything happening in front of me is just an illusion.

  At first, the effect of storing thoughts was just like that of nearly twenty years ago, and there was no difference. However, as time passed, the situation changed.

  In the originally directionless, soundless, imageless and even colorless silent void, a light suddenly emerged from weak to strong, slowly unfolding.

  Li Anran, who also obtained the true transmission of the old Taoist Li Guiren, knew that some people's situations were special and it was easy to produce hallucinations in their consciousness during practice.

  But this illusion should not be taken seriously, otherwise, a moment of inattention can lead to life-threatening danger. Those who practice qigong and develop mental illness are basically due to this reason.

  In the face of such a situation, it is still impossible to immediately exit the state of meditation. The best approach is to treat everything as an illusion and continue doing what you normally do.

  Just as Li Anran was still thinking about the "Pure Yang Secret" that he had been pondering for almost twenty years without gaining any insight, another glimmer of light appeared.

  As time passed, these small light spots with a hint of pale gold not only appeared one after another, but also at an increasingly faster pace.

  But after a certain point, Li Anran found that these small light spots no longer appeared, but instead presented the shape of galaxies rotating in front of him.

  As they turned, these light golden dots suddenly gathered towards the center of the "galaxy" like swallows returning to their nests under Li Anran's "cold observation".

  After all the light spots converged, a warm and comfortable golden light suddenly burst forth, making Li Anran feel cozy. Then, a talisman emitting soft golden light appeared before him.

  Unlike ordinary traditional talismans, the one in Li Anran's mind is not composed of Taoist cloud seals or ancient characters and patterns from any dynasty.

  But it's made up of countless lines tangled together, and upon closer inspection, there are even tiny light spots twinkling on these dizzyingly complex lines.

  For some reason, when Li Anran saw these sparkling points, the first reaction that came to his mind was actually those acupoints on the human body.

  Looking at this talisman that appeared in front of him in a very strange way, Li Anran didn't know why he didn't feel any surprise, as if it was normal.

  The only thing that feels off is that this mysterious three-dimensional symbol, being referred to as a "symbol seal" doesn't seem quite right, and should be called a "symbol knot" instead.

  Just as Li Anran involuntarily focused his mind on this symbol, gradually entering the legendary state of unity between man and object for who knows how long, his spirit suddenly shook violently, and he immediately withdrew from his meditative state.

  At this time, the sound of roosters crowing one after another came from outside the house. Subconsciously getting out of bed and pushing open the window, Li Anran saw the hazy bright sky as expected.

  "Really?! I actually sat through the whole night?!"

  As for practicing meditation and internal energy, Li Anran was more than familiar with it. Usually when meditating, he wouldn't be able to reach the state of complete unity with nature like last night.

  Even after a long time of sitting in meditation, the two legs that adopted the double-crossed legged position will still feel soreness, numbness, swelling pain and pricking pain.

  Just as he jumped down from the bed and ran to the window, Li Anran found that his legs not only didn't feel uncomfortable, but instead felt very light and agile.

  "Is that for real? Could it be that the Pure Yang Palace's clothes and hat are genuine? But I've never heard Grandfather mention being able to cultivate something like what happened last night?!"

  "Wait a minute, don't those male protagonists in the web novels always have some kind of extraordinary encounter? Am I just that legendary 'golden finger'?"

  Thinking of this, Li An hastily tried it out, but unfortunately, chanting the incantation had no reaction. Sealing the print also had no effect. Using his mind to move objects, there was still not even half a bit of movement.

  "No way, can't be that this symbol in my mind is just a useless trinket? No! It must have some use, I just haven't found it yet."

  Li Anran had thought he could gain some self-defense skills, but after trying them out, he was disappointed, yet still felt that there was something he had overlooked.

  "Never mind, such things are hard to come by, and Grandfather also said that any unusual situations that occur during the practice process must not be taken seriously, and should be treated with a normal heart."

  Li An was at a loss for what to do, but he eventually got out of bed, washed up briefly, and then picked up his sword.

  Pure Yang Swordsmanship is paired with Pure Yang Fist, and it's said that this swordsmanship has quite a bit of killing power, but Li Anran has always treated it as a way to strengthen his body.

  Every time I did rituals for others in the past, I would also dance with this pure yang sword a few times, and match it with various mudras and mantras, which was very impressive.

  Li Anran found a vacant lot outside Zhao Er's house with its back to the mountain and facing the water, drew out the broadsword that had followed him through his journey, and began practicing. However, he felt something was off.

  This set of swordsmanship Li Anran has practiced for nearly twenty years, although it is familiar to the point where he can't be more familiar with it, and when performed, it looks extremely beautiful, even having been performed several times in college.

  But never had the experience of now, heart to, eye to, sword to, body follow sword move, sword follow mind move, as if man and sword are one, like clouds flowing water-like wonderful feeling.

  Apart from this, Li Anran also found that his strength had suddenly increased for some unknown reason, and the somewhat heavy long sword in his hand felt as light as a twig.

  Moreover, in the process of practicing swordplay, Li Anran also discovered that his jumping ability had become much stronger than before, and he could jump to a height of at least over one meter from where he stood.

  Such a change is indeed a good thing for Li Anran. At least, in this era of the Tang Dynasty, it also counts as having a few more points of survival ability.

  It's better if Li Anran didn't have this kind of change. If he could get some kind of system or base like those who crossed over, that would be the best.

  "Never mind, I don't want to think about it anymore. Having something is better than having nothing. Even if I don't know whether this change is good or bad, at least for now, it doesn't seem to have any negative consequences."

  "And even if something bad really happens, it's already happened, what choice do I have now? Let's just wait and see for now."

  After a set of pure Yang sword moves, Li Anran looked at the tree branches that had been cut off by the sword moves and naturally thought that the changes just now should be related to that symbol.