Chapter 652
In the courtyard, Mr. Huang, who had risen even earlier than Yang Fan, was exercising his body.
Despite being nearly sixty, Mr. Huang’s muscles and bones were extremely supple, and his movements were powerful and controlled with ease.
"Boy, come here!"
Mr. Huang finished his practice and waved Yang Fan over.
Yang Fan walked up and asked, "Mr. Huang, what boxing are you practicing? It looks pretty fierce. I feel like I’d be half-dead if you hit me with one of those punches."
Mr. Huang’s eyes widened, "Don’t give me that Yin Yang talk, youngster. This isn’t some harmful boxing; it’s a Qi Cultivation Technique for bolstering the body, promoting health and longevity. Before you study Traditional Chinese Medicine, you must first practice Qi. It’s not about achieving any level of cultivation; it’s about preventing disease from affecting you."
"Mr. Huang, what do you mean by that?" Yang Fan asked, puzzled.
He had met many doctors, but this was the first time he had heard such a claim.
Huang Baoming said, "You’re bringing up something that’s really put me in a tough spot. This is a tradition handed down from the past. People used to believe that if you were to cure someone with acupuncture, part of the diseased energy from the patient would transfer to you. It might not show immediately, but over time, as it accumulates year by year, it can shorten your life."
"I know many doctors who are skilled, and many who have died of illness, but whether it’s for this reason, I can’t be certain. However, before starting to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine, my master made it a requirement for me to lay a solid foundation in Qi Cultivation, and as far as I can tell, I’m still reasonably healthy."
"However, there’s an important premise to this issue: it concerns acupuncture specifically. Using other methods like moxibustion, Bian Stone therapy, and prescriptions doesn’t matter. But in today’s world, very few can truly be called skilled at acupuncture, and that includes myself."