novelraw Chapter 191 Cultivation is not just about diligence; comprehension is also very important.
Chapter 191 Cultivation is not just about diligence; comprehension is also very important.
She still has some regular fabrics here, so she doesn't need to mail them. Her eldest daughter has brought in quite a few fabrics of various colors, all of which are locked in the closet in her bedroom.
"Okay, I'll go back and figure out what I need. Thank you so much!" Miao Yafeng said.
She only received their kindness because she helped the Tong family a little because of her brother-in-law. Her sister was right; the Tong family are kind-hearted and trustworthy.
Since the Tong family came to Chenjiatun, most villagers have been friendly to them. It's normal for some people to dislike them, but there are no malicious people among them.
It's possible that their intimidating demeanor scared those people away, or perhaps she received Liu Fengyi's protection after their marriage. The villagers, who believed in the principle of "the people don't fight with officials," were more willing to befriend them. Even Lin Dalaba and Dahuangli, who used to be troublemakers, stopped arguing with them.
Sometimes, Lin Dalaba would shamelessly come over to chat with her, and Tong Jiahui always accepted her amiably. It was normal for the women in the village to have a fight when they were unhappy, but they would make up afterwards and not hold grudges.
Now the Tong family has become a respected and capable family in everyone's eyes, attracting more envy than jealousy. Just because Tong Yuheng brought in a tractor and a double-layered plow, how much trouble has they saved?
It's said that Xiao Tong was planning to help the brigade raise bees, hoping to make money and share it with each household. But now that the weather is warm, why is she still babysitting her uncle's child? Their family isn't short of money, but our family is. We're waiting for her to come back and help us make money!
Before May Day, Tong Yuyao packed her bags and went to the army with the newly recruited soldiers. The unit they were going to was in the south, and it would take several days and nights by train.
Liu Fengyi felt sorry for his daughter and bought sleeper berths for her and another female soldier, Wang Haiyan. Although the expenses were not reimbursed, his family was not short of money, so they didn't care if they didn't get reimbursed.
Tong Yuyao didn't know that the unit she was going to was the same unit where Zhao Xinhui's father, whom she had met on the train, was stationed—Zhao Tiantian's grandfather.
During the recruit orientation class, the officer noticed Tong Yuyao, a seemingly quiet girl who had excelled in all physical fitness tests. And, strangely, she looked so familiar.
After a month of basic training, recruits will be assigned to different units. Female soldiers may be assigned to communications or medical companies, or even to performing arts troupes. However, they must complete the first month of training; otherwise, they may be sent back.
Thus began Tong Yuyao's military career, filled with sunshine and glory!
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Tong Yuheng was still at the base with the soldiers in the training class. After more than a month of training, everyone's combat skills had improved significantly, and everyone had entered the ranks of martial artists, which was better than she had expected.
They had half a day to practice their skills together. At the same time, as their instructor, she gave them individual guidance during their sparring sessions.
Internal energy cultivation cannot be rushed, and she dared not openly use those highly effective medicines. She would only secretly add some medicines that increase internal energy and strengthen muscles and bones when everyone took turns cooking, and even this was of great help to everyone.
I've been secretly using Dimai Dan for bathing for a month, but I can stop now. I'm starting to add herbs that strengthen bones and muscles to my daily baths.
In addition, Tong Yuheng gave them a health-strengthening pill every three days, which also helped improve their physical condition while they were practicing their martial arts.
"You all have excellent aptitude; you truly deserve to be called one in a hundred. However, cultivating internal energy isn't something that happens very quickly. With perseverance, it will take about six months for some of you to cultivate internal energy."
As soon as Tong Yuheng finished speaking, the soldiers' eyes lit up! They could become martial arts masters in just six months? They would definitely train desperately and become the first people to possess internal energy!
"Don't think that you can develop internal energy and become a higher-level martial artist just by practicing relentlessly. Remember, haste makes waste, and if you don't practice properly, you'll damage your meridians and become a cripple!"
Tong Yuheng wasn't trying to scare them. Cultivation isn't just about diligence; comprehension is also very important. Everyone's experience is different during the improvement process.
"Don't think I'm exaggerating. There are plenty of masters in the ancient martial arts world who ruined themselves through excessive training. You just need to persevere and pay more attention to your training, and you will make progress," Tong Yuheng continued to explain.
"Instructor Tong, we will definitely follow your orders and won't practice recklessly!"
"Yes, we won't act recklessly."
Everyone quickly made their promises, dispelling their earlier idea of desperately cultivating.
"Does everyone know how long it normally takes for a martial artist to progress from beginner to junior level?" Li Chengsong, as the deputy instructor, also gave everyone a pep talk.
Everyone looked at him and shook their heads, indicating they didn't know.
"Those who practice ancient martial arts usually start at the age of seven or eight, first strengthening their muscles and bones. Those who are not suitable or cannot endure hardship will be eliminated. This kind of training takes more than three years before one can be judged on their character and pass on the internal martial arts techniques to begin practicing."
It would take at least one or two years, or at most three to five years, to reach your current situation! But you achieved all of this in just one month!
Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They were so lucky to have been spared the three to five-year probationary period! This was an opportunity given to them by the country, and also by the Tong family!
"The pills you've been using during this period, which take one every three days, cost fifty yuan each. After the training ends, each person will only be given one pill per month. If you want more, you'll have to complete the tasks and earn them yourself."
"And the medicinal bath water you use every day is a secret family recipe passed down by Instructor Tong. Not to mention how much effort she spends brewing it for you every day, the cost of the herbs alone is five or six hundred yuan each time..."
The soldiers' mouths dropped open! This much money every day? If you calculate it this way, their training camp alone would cost over ten thousand yuan for medicine! If that were converted into ten-yuan bills, a pile of them could bury him!
Ignoring everyone's shock, Li Chengsong continued, "The country has high expectations for us and has invested a lot of money and resources in us so that we can train here."
The development of the ancient martial arts world requires proper guidance and the growth of loyal warriors like ourselves who can shoulder important responsibilities. Of course, achieving this will take a long time.
Perhaps in the future, we will have to conceal our military identities, but we will always remain the most loyal soldiers of our motherland! As the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility.
Further arrangements will depend on orders from higher command. Our tasks will be even more arduous in the future. For now, you just need to focus on your training. Instructor Tong will only be staying here for three months, so please cherish this opportunity.