What A Dream Wants

His sudden realization all started with the book:

'Cold takeout isn't good takeout.'

Instead of only eating one bag of takeout, he ate four and saved 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.

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.

"For young cultivators, often it is asked if it is important to understand the relationship between Qi and the body.

The answer lies as follows:

Those who neglect the profoundness of Qi-Body relativity do not understand its importance. If they took the time to comprehend the basic association between the body and the energy found in the environment, they would probably break through a bottleneck that once would plague them. Those who could achieve a perfect understanding of the relation between qi and the body, don't just break through the boundaries of a mortal. They break through the limits set by nature and ascend higher into the heavens.

For those who fashion themselves to be a cultivator, 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... 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.

"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 the helium that allows it to fly. Depending on aptitude and constitution, some are able to 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 chest, strengthens one's heart, preventing them from being easily wavered from temptations.

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 emergency situations 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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