Volume 1: Laying the Foundation Chapter 35: Unexpected Cultivation

  Following these devices will be a large number of German workers, which will also become one of the main pillars of Chen Xiaoqi's industrial kingdom. However, he will soon have a headache about the placement problem of these people, not just work and accommodation, so many workers who are not part of the American International will stay here, which will increasingly attract the attention and dissatisfaction of the local government, after all, not every one of them is an engineer!

  Putting aside these thoughts, Chen Xiaoqi felt a bit sentimental about this telegram. He didn't expect that He Dageng would be finished off so quickly, and by the Green Gang no less, rather than the Japanese or French people he had imagined. It seemed he had overestimated the foreigners and underestimated his fellow countrymen! The Green Gang was visiting, but what kind of person would come all the way to America for him? What business did they have here? Be cautious in response? Ha ha, Chen Xiaoqi wasn't afraid of them causing trouble here. As a major taxpayer, he was already the largest entrepreneur in this small town of tens of thousands of people. His laboratory was priceless, and there were so many people waiting for him to create more opportunities for wealth! The Green Gang coming here would have no chance of making trouble, probably they just wanted to discuss cooperation?

  People haven't arrived yet, and thinking about it is useless. Chen Xiaoqi still concentrated on his inventions and creations, and every day he would take out a certain amount of time to go to the training ground to communicate with those new young people who had joined, personally telling them about his ideals and future strategies. Here, he called himself the principal, as the highest leader of this very irregular secret military training camp, he was indeed worthy of it. He did this not because he had a deep plan, but purely for the convenience of controlling these people, after all, humans are grateful creatures, the higher his status in their minds, the more prestige he would have, and the less internal danger there would be in the future. Haven't you seen how many students from Huangpu were under the old general, so many talents emerged, helping him to establish such a large empire, each one loyal and devoted, otherwise how could he have risen so quickly?

  Chen Xiaoqi's personal qualities are truly unmatched, these half-products that have been trained for several months can't compare to him in any aspect of military quality, so unknowingly, Chen's charisma has become higher and higher. Adding to that, as the boss, he is generous to his employees, pays high salaries, and is a four-haves boss with ideals, culture, ability, and conscience, he has truly become the guiding star in these people's hearts.

  Chen Xiaoqi's social circle is very small, since he came here, he has not left Champagne City, basically going back and forth between the University of Illinois and Meihua Laboratory, and even the factory in Chicago, where Stern is driving back and forth.

  Most of the major cooperation intentions are basically people coming to him for negotiation, and the detailed work is now being operated by a management team, so he doesn't need to worry too much. As a result, others who want to get his attention don't have much opportunity, especially after he goes out with bodyguards, it's even more difficult.

  He still sits in meditation every day without interruption. This obviously effective way of cultivating has finally made a welcome breakthrough after seven years of continuous persistence over two lifetimes. One evening, Chen Xiaoqi re-entered the meditative state he had experienced in school, and from then on, he gradually returned to normal, entering the meditative state smoothly each time he sat, with his inner energy circulating, his vital energy rising, and his spirit elevating. When yang energy returned, his dan Tian energy was activated, surging upward through the three gates and downward through the three fields. In just a few days, the Ren and Du meridians were unblocked, his body's energy quality greatly transformed, his health improved, his vitality recovered quickly, and he gradually developed an extraordinary aura that inspired awe in those who caught sight of him, striking fear into the hearts of evil-doers who dared not approach him abruptly.

  There was a period of time when a special function similar to the divine movement appeared, Chen Xiaoqi could see the faint light halo around people's bodies when he concentrated his mind. Later, he could judge a person's physical health and strength based on the color and intensity of the light halo, which made the people around him feel mysterious and extraordinary for a while.

  Later, Chen Xiaoqi was able to look inward and see his internal organs during meditation. He saw his five viscera and six bowels, blood vessels, muscles, and tendons clearly before him, each radiating colorful lights. The vivid colors of the internal organs were unlike the dull, lifeless flesh depicted in anatomical diagrams. What's more, he discovered the existence of meridians, which shone like silver threads, flashing with a soft, ethereal light that seemed to be there and yet not there at the same time. No matter how hard he concentrated his mind to discern them carefully, he found an infinite number of intricate structures existing within. In the Ren and Du meridians, the vital energy flowed like the Yangtze River, constantly changing colors and lights, while some blocked meridians had dull lights, clearly showing unhealthy conditions.

  Chen Xiaoqi wasn't foolish enough to do something as absurd as "operating dan tian and colliding with the meridians", not to mention that he hadn't discovered where the energy was that could stimulate the collision of the meridians, even if he had, he wouldn't dare to, unless he didn't want to live anymore. Everything was gradually recovering normally through the body's self-regulation, when his mind was calm and focused, the body's ability to repair itself would automatically fix those damaged areas, and when these meridians and internal organs were restored, the person's external aura and halo would be different.

  Of course, Chen Xiaoqi didn't become a human X-ray machine from then on. Things weren't that mysterious. He had long heard the Taoist priest in Luoshan talk about the various seemingly magical changes that might occur during cultivation. As he progressed in his practice, this occasional and objective magical ability would naturally disappear, and people would return to normal. When he truly cultivated the Great Medicine and became a legendary Golden Elixir True Man, these magical abilities could be used at will. Using such abilities casually under current circumstances was exhausting one's life force, slowly killing oneself!

  At this point, Chen Xiaoqi finally realized that the old Taoist was not just a swindler who only knew how to cheat and eat. Although what he said was no different from what he saw on the internet, it was indeed effective on him! He didn't dare to hope that he could become a true master of the great Tao, but if he could make himself strong and healthy without getting sick, that would be more than enough. At the same time, he also understood what the ancient medical sages Zhang Zhongjing and Sun Simiao had emphasized about "inner seeking". Not to mention his own state of introspection and inner vision, even when he was in a state of meditation and fetal breathing, he could accurately perceive the subtle changes in each part of his body. For example, if he smelled a certain smell with his nose, he could feel how that smell would stimulate those organs and nerves, which meridians it would enter, and what kind of reaction the internal organs and blood would have. This was the actual proof of the existence of "meridians" that traditional Chinese medicine repeatedly emphasized as its foundation, rather than cutting up a person to look for them, because they couldn't be found that way. The meridians and the elixir field were not purely physical existences, but rather had a higher level of meaning.

  From this, Chen Xiaoqi also understood why supporters of scientific education always bring up this topic when attacking traditional Chinese medicine. It's too difficult to prove that the famous doctors in the past were able to diagnose and perceive the condition of patients through their cultivation of mind and body, reaching a certain level of clarity and calmness. If later generations of doctors can't even cultivate themselves properly, how can they use these brilliant diagnostic and treatment methods that have been proven over thousands of years? You need to be strong yourself in order to forge iron, this is undoubtedly true. No wonder traditional Chinese medicine can't compete with Western medicine, people's minds and public opinion have all become "scientificized", it's like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, it's just not going to work.

  But Chen Xiaoqi now understands, has realized and is aware, yet it's all in vain. One person can't defeat a microscope, nor does he have the ability to make everyone, especially those elite who are eager to eradicate Chinese culture, personally experience the existence of their own meridians. Those people are as stubborn as volcanoes that refuse to change, this scoop of cold water is just a drop in the ocean!

  Let's not mention anything else, Chen Xiaoqi's cultivation has made great progress, and in the eyes of his trusted followers, he suddenly appears much more majestic and powerful. Those who are clever like Hu Qian and wise like Zhou Yunpeng all understand that this leader must have made some unknown great gains in a certain aspect. As for this situation, Huang Zhen Shan said that it seems to be similar to what was seen on General Li Jinglin's body. General Li is known as the "Sword Immortal" and is the successor of the Wudang Jiugong Sword School. He claims that one sword can split open bullets, whether or not this is true, but his cultivation has reached a level where his aura is naturally extraordinary.

  Right away, these thick-skinned people asked the boss what kind of miraculous medicine he had eaten and what kind of supernatural skill he had practiced to become this way. Chen Xiaoqi couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, so he simply told them it was the Golden Elixir Great Way. Whether they believed it or not was up to them. These people actually believed him!

  Chen Xiaoqi had no choice but to explain those awkward phrases to them. Actually, there's nothing special about it, just like Zhang Ziyang's "Jin Dan Four Hundred Sentences", Lü Dongbin's "Hundred Character Stele", and "Taishang Laojun Qingjing Jing" etc. These were all things he had heard from the old Daoist over the past two months, otherwise if he went to read books himself, it wouldn't be easy to fully understand them.

  It doesn't matter what he said, several people were already confused. Such profound and mysterious things are difficult to understand without a deep cultural background and spiritual wisdom. Not to mention practicing it, let them sit cross-legged for a few times, but doing this for years is too hard! Plus Chen Xiaoqi said that he had practiced for seven years before seeing some effects, these guys were even more discouraged. Besides, even if they succeeded in practicing, they couldn't ascend to heaven or live forever, what's the point?

  So it won't be long before this matter is settled.

  Not long after the chaotic events had passed, one day, Chen Xiaoqi was reviewing documents in his office when he received a notification from the security guard that there was a visitor. The person who came was from Shanghai and claimed to be the deputy general manager of "Sanxin Company", Zhang Xiaolin.

  Zhang Xiaolin?! This Green Gang big shot, one of the three giants of Shanghai, the worst guy among the three, how did he personally come to America?

  At that time, Chen Xiaoqi, who was not mentally prepared at all, was frightened by the thunder. He was very familiar with these people, and later generations wrote about their major events in Shanghai, writing and rewriting, filming and re-filming, and they became a legendary generation after decades of tireless efforts.

  Alright, this is my own turf, no matter who comes, whether it's a triad boss or a government official, in any case there won't be any danger, and I absolutely can't lose face. With the momentum of his recent breakthrough in cultivation, Chen Xiaoqi gathered his emotions, held his head high and puffed out his chest, and strode out of the office with an air of confidence, bringing Hu Qian to the reception area at the entrance of the laboratory park.

  All the way, Chen Xiaoqi's mind was spinning with numerous thoughts, pondering the true intention of this guy's arrival. After all, He Dagen had already been finished off, and it was likely that the family business and secret formula created by this unlucky kid had already become Zhang's property. So what was he coming to him for?

  In the reception room, a haze of cigarette smoke fills the air. The bilingual staff member has already brewed a pot of clear tea and lit a new filtered cigarette, offering several newspapers and chatting idly with the guest to make sure they don't feel neglected.

  Chen Xiaoqi coughed softly outside, pushed open the door and came in. The first thing he saw was three Chinese people, dressed very "modern". The leader, who appeared to be around forty years old, had a slightly chubby build, with some baldness on his forehead, short hair, and a few strands of white hair at the temples. His face was smooth and shiny, with a pair of piercing eyes that seemed to gleam like an eagle's. He wore a long black robe, with the imprint of a hat on his head, and held a ivory-colored jade cigarette holder between his fingers. He reclined lazily on the sofa, with one leg crossed over the other, exuding an air of leisure.

  Two young men, obviously followers, stood a step behind, both wearing ordinary suits, with their hands neatly placed on their abdomen, eyes straight ahead, and full of energy.

  Chen Xiaoqi's eyes swept over them, then with a smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said to the middle-aged fat man who was obviously the big boss: "I've kept you waiting for a long time, I'm so sorry. I was busy with trivial matters and didn't have time to greet you. Please forgive me! I am Chen Xiaoqi, and may I ask who are you three?"

  That middle-aged fat man stood up with a smile, put the cigarette holder on the ashtray, and cupped his hands to return Chen Xiaoqi's courtesy: "It turns out that it is Mr. Chen in person! I'm sorry for not showing respect earlier! Mr. Chen doesn't have to be polite, we came suddenly and didn't send a visiting card or invitation beforehand. If Mr. Chen doesn't mind our sudden visit, haha! I am Zhang Xiaolin, director of Shanghai Sanxin Company, nice to meet you, Mr. Chen."