193: Chapter 190 Young people should exercise restraint.

Elder Peng's massaging speed quickened further, and every press carried significant force, dealing tons of damage to Li Changsheng.

Although he constantly used Qi circulation methods to offset it, Elder Peng seemed to have noticed this. Once his pressing speed increased, Li Changsheng found it difficult to keep up with the rhythm.

Perhaps his Qi had just reached the previous painful spot when the other man had already moved on to the next area.

In no time, Li Changsheng was dripping with sweat.

But in the next moment, Elder Peng pressed down hard on Li Changsheng's cervical spine.

Boom!

Li Changsheng felt as if his brain had exploded, his entire head experiencing the pain of a guillotine's decapitation as his spinal nerves began to send out intense pain signals.

Ah!~

This time, Li Changsheng really couldn't hold it back. It hurt! It hurt too much!

Then, Elder Peng continued to press various areas of the neck while beginning to perform Massage massage toward the head.

Once he reached the cranial region, the pressure lightened significantly, allowing Li Changsheng to let out a long breath.

Only then did he realize that, at some point, he had broken out into a fine sweat.

His whole body was as if it had just been fished out of water.

Li Changsheng looked at the old TCM doctor resentfully, thinking to himself: With such a brutal massage, would there even be any repeat customers?

"Young man, are you wondering how I'll make money in the future with this kind of massage?"

The old TCM doctor suddenly said with a chuckle.

Li Changsheng didn't speak, but his meaning was clear: Doing it this way, it would be easy to lose your job.

"Mr. Li, Elder Peng is an authoritative figure both at home and abroad. He doesn't usually personally intervene, but when he does, it's like this. However, you'll soon understand the benefits."

Zhou Guoli said with a chuckle from the side.

Hearing this, Li Changsheng nodded inwardly. Not to mention later, even now he felt comfortable all over, as if all the pressure and discomfort accumulated recently had been swept away.

It felt like being among the clouds. Although he hadn't noticed anything wrong with his body before, he now felt an unprecedented sense of comfort and clarity.

"Young man, your skills are well-trained, especially this Hard Qigong; you're much more capable than Kid Zhou," Elder Peng laughed.

"Elder Peng also knows Traditional Martial Arts?" Li Changsheng asked suspiciously.

"No, no! I don't know much, just a bit. I once had a research project studying the clinical combination of Acupuncture and Health-preserving Qigong."

Elder Peng withdrew his hands, washed them in a basin, and then used a towel to wipe Li Changsheng's back.

"I just checked you over. Your physical constitution is excellent, the best among everyone I've ever examined. Living to eighty or a hundred with this physique won't be a problem.

However, you should also pay more attention. You seem to have accumulated quite a few internal injuries and hidden ailments; this needs your attention. It's likely related to the martial arts you practice."

"Martial arts? I practice Xingyi and Baji Quan. Elder Peng, are you familiar with these two styles?" Li Changsheng was intrigued; the old gentleman seemed able to offer some health advice.

"Yes, I know a little. Judging by your symptoms, I imagine you've been practicing since you were a child?"

Elder Peng's words made Li Changsheng pause.

"Elder Peng, what do you mean by that? Is there something very wrong with me?" Li Changsheng asked suspiciously.

"There's no problem now, but by your forties or fifties, there will be quite a few minor issues. They are just small ailments, though; you don't have any major ones and are very healthy.

However, if you continue like this, your knees and head won't be able to take it, and you'll also suffer from stiff shoulders and a rigid neck.

It seems you also practice some health-preserving exercises; otherwise, you'd eventually suffer from shortness of breath and deficiency."

As Elder Peng spoke, Li Changsheng felt like a lively young man who had suddenly been reduced to a third-class cripple in the blink of an eye.

"Uh... Elder Peng, could you elaborate?"

Li Changsheng was truly puzzled. He felt his physical fitness should be top-notch; why was this old doctor being so critical?

Elder Peng was quite patient—or rather, he was very patient with Li Changsheng.

In his eyes, Li Changsheng was like a unique individual whose health was incredibly good.

But he had to point out the potential issues.

"Saying your knees will ache is because of Baji Quan. Power starts from the feet. For those of you who practice Baji, especially the Eight Vajra Moves, there are Horse Stances, Bow Stances, and the Four-Six Stance, all of which require practice of bending the knees and vibrating the feet.

In actual combat, you also like to stomp. Over time, don't you think that affects the knees? Moreover, your knees are already under a bit of strain. Saying you're prone to headaches later is also because of Baji's stomping, though it's not prominent yet."

Elder Peng paused before continuing:

"Next is stiff shoulders and a rigid neck. This is actually fine, the probability isn't high, and it's likely related to the good habits you maintain while practicing Xingyi and Baji.

Sinking the shoulders and dropping the elbows, Containing the chest and stretching the back, and Suspending the crown with an upright neck—these can easily cause stiffness in the shoulders and neck.

However, because you practice Health-preserving Qigong, this isn't a big problem. Do you know the Eight Brocades? Practice that more to stretch and Move, and you'll be fine.

Like those who sit in front of computers for long periods, they can also practice this. I practice it myself now."

Elder Peng seemed to be in a talkative mood.

"As for the shortness of breath and deficiency, it's likely because when you practiced Xingyi, you didn't quite grasp the essentials of the 'Heng' and 'Ha' breaths at first. Over time, this can easily lead to held breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms of shortness of breath."

Li Changsheng listened very intently. He could see that even if Elder Peng hadn't practiced martial arts, he at least had a very deep understanding of them.

It seemed the other man's research was quite extensive.

"I shouldn't have symptoms of shortness of breath. At the beginning, I did have some held breath and chest tightness, but later, as I became more familiar and entered the Hidden Jin stage, those symptoms disappeared. I must have completely mastered the secrets of the 'Heng' and 'Ha' breaths."

As the saying goes, great things in the world must be done with attention to detail, and details determine success or failure.

Martial arts are by no means as simple as routines and Moves. If one doesn't grasp the essentials, it's easy to create many hidden dangers instead.

"Next is Acupuncture. This will be much more comfortable. Mr. Li, please enjoy!"

Zhou Guoli said with a chuckle.

This time, Zhou Guoli wasn't lying; Elder Peng's skill was truly superb.

Li Changsheng's research into Acupuncture wasn't deep; he only knew a bit about it through his understanding of the body's Acupoints and meridians.

"Doesn't it feel great, Mr. Li? This is professionalism. If it were some small clinic's Acupuncture doctor, if their skill is good, it's fine, but if not, it easily causes soreness, numbness, swelling, weakness, and pain. Elder Peng is a master in this Domain; you've gained a lot by having him perform Acupuncture on you."

Zhou Guoli said with a smile. Meanwhile, he also had quite a few needles stuck in him, but judging by his expression, he also felt quite comfortable.

Elder Peng glanced at him and snorted, "Talkative!"

"However, what Little Zhou said isn't false. For Acupuncture, you still need to find a professional. I once saw a patient with rheumatism who went for Acupuncture.

The first time, there was soreness, numbness, swelling, and weakness in the limbs, as well as a stinging reaction. The second time was aching, and the third time was aching plus pain. By the time he came to see me, he couldn't even walk properly.

Mr. Li, look at all these needles on you. Does it hurt?"

"No!"

Li Changsheng shook his head. It really didn't hurt. He didn't know how many needles were on his body, but there were definitely more than ten.