Chapter 201: Breakthrough Testing
With the computers in his lab helping him model the flows of Qi in the meridians, Li Lang was able to refine his technique rapidly and precisely. He made a new version of his technique for Long Yi to test out.
As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Long Yi’s mastery of Qi within his body had reached new levels. Though Li Lang surmised his Qi had undergone a qualitative change, so his tests couldn’t accurately represent what a normal Energy Gatherer would experience, he still deemed the test worthwhile as he could verify the safety of the technique.
It took no time for Li Lang to teach the particular set of movements to Long Yi at all, and the test soon got underway. Just like in the previous instance, with Xiao Dong, Long Yi slowly transitioned from one martial stance to another. However, this time Li Lang had accounted for the delay between movements and ensured the various Qi channels within his body would converge in his dantian at the same time and with the same strength.
This meant the critical moment was at the end when the streams of Qi would finally meet.
“How much of your Qi is being affected by the technique?” Li Lang asked his latest test subject.
“Slightly more than a tenth. It should be fine.”
“Just make sure you stop as soon as you sense something wrong.”
While being occasionally questioned about his experiences, Long Yi was soon able to complete the prescribed set of movements. When he did, nothing particular happened. No discomfort, no pain, or anything to worry about.
“Is this supposed to happen?” he asked.
“Not sure. The physique of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator may be different. This technique is meant to aid low aptitude Energy Gatherers in breaking through. In the first place, your grade three aptitude means you have enough control over Qi that you don’t need it.”
“So we didn’t learn much from this test?”
“No, not at all. We learned that it should be safe to practice. You may be more powerful, but that would mean any adverse reaction would be even more severe. If nothing happened, I think I can resume testing with Xiao Dong again.”