blueteamnovel Chapter 53 Gift of Breathing Techniques
Chapter 53 Gift of Breathing Techniques
After demonstrating a few times, Rowling said no more and picked up the book again to read.
How much she can understand depends on herself.
Ellie didn't ask any more questions. She quietly walked to the side and began to carefully imitate Rowling's posture.
She stopped thinking about pushing the stone and focused on adjusting her posture and breathing, trying to find that feeling of being "rooted to the earth".
At first, her movements were very awkward, and she couldn't regulate her breathing.
But she was very patient, trying and adjusting again and again.
The drizzle soaked her hair and clothes, but she was completely unaware, lost in the moment.
Although Rowling was reading a book, his mental focus remained on Ellie.
He could see that with each attempt the girl made, the energy in her body began to flow more orderly and efficiently. Although it was still weak, it was no longer the chaotic flow it had been before.
Her posture gradually became more composed, losing some of the childish frivolity and gaining a rare sense of self-control.
"His talent is indeed remarkable."
Luo Lin secretly praised him.
To be able to adjust to this level after only watching a few demonstrations demonstrates an understanding and physical coordination that far surpasses that of ordinary people.
After a long time, the rain gradually stopped.
Ellie finally snapped out of her focused state. She felt sore all over, but her spirits were incredibly high, as if she had opened the door to a new world.
She walked up to Rowling and respectfully bowed, a bow that was no longer merely an imitation but carried a genuine sense of reverence.
"Thank you for your guidance, sir!"
"Remember that feeling, practice it daily, but don't overdo it to avoid injuring your body."
Rowling put down his book, his tone remaining calm.
"Go."
"Yes, sir!"
Ellie nodded vigorously, her eyes shining with an unprecedented light.
She picked up her little broom, bowed again, and then left the courtyard with light steps, yet with a touch of newly learned composure.
From that day on, every time Ellie came to clean, in addition to completing her daily work, she would practice that basic standing posture and breathing technique in the yard for a while, with Rowling's tacit permission.
Rowling would occasionally offer a word of correction to one or two minor mistakes she made, but most of the time he simply let her figure things out on her own.
Ellie is making rapid progress.
Her lower body became more and more stable, and her breathing became more and more sustained.
Although still thin, his energy and spirit were noticeably stronger, and his eyes were brighter and sharper.
She even started trying to apply that technique to her daily work and found that her efficiency improved significantly.
Rowling saw all of this.
Guiding Ellie was something he did casually in his spare time during his research, like observing an interesting experimental sample.
But seeing the girl revitalized by his guidance, he felt a deep, indescribable sense of satisfaction.
His research remains his focus, but this little episode in his life doesn't seem so bad.
He was unaware that this casual suggestion was like planting a seed full of life in barren land, quietly nurturing a certain possibility for the future.
Time passed smoothly amidst Rowling's research and Ellie's regular visits.
The changing seasons in Black Rock Town are not obvious; only the increasingly biting chill in the air heralds the arrival of late autumn.
Rolin's research on the fusion of star power and the corrosive orb was still stuck at a bottleneck. The unstable starlight coating was difficult to maintain for long. Several forced fusion attempts almost caused the orb structure to collapse prematurely in his palm, which consumed a lot of his energy.
He had to temporarily put this research on hold and instead focus his energy on studying the energy conductivity of locally produced ores. This was both a change of approach and a way to lay the foundation for the possible creation of enchanted items in the future.
That afternoon, after Ellie finished cleaning the yard and the first floor, she didn't immediately start practicing her standing posture as usual. Instead, she stood hesitantly by the stairs at the entrance of the laboratory, nervously twisting the faded hem of her clothes.
Luo Lin had just emerged from a failed experiment involving the transfer of mineral energy, and his mental energy was somewhat depleted. He was resting on the first floor when he noticed her unusual behavior and looked up at her.
"gentlemen……"
When Ellie saw Rowling looking at her, she mustered up her courage and spoke, her voice a little softer than usual.
"I...I've been practicing the method you taught me recently, and I feel like I've gotten a little stronger. Moving that small stone block in the corner of the yard isn't so difficult anymore."
"But...but every time I practice to the end, I always feel a tightness in my chest and have trouble breathing..."
Upon hearing this, Rolin naturally scanned Ellie's body with his mental energy.
The girl's blood and energy were indeed much stronger than when they first met, like a gentle stream that had become more active.
However, that set of basic power-generating postures and crude breathing techniques were, after all, just a framework he demonstrated casually, lacking refined methods for guiding internal energy.
Ellie practiced entirely on instinct and sheer tenacity. When her blood and qi reached certain subtle meridians, they became stagnant and accumulated in her chest. Over time, this could indeed leave hidden dangers.
"Come here," Rowling beckoned.
Ellie quickly ran over, stood in front of him, tilted her head up, and looked up with a hint of unease in her eyes, as if she was afraid that she had practiced it wrong.
Rowling extended a finger, a faint wisp of starlight-infused magic swirling around its tip. It wasn't a probe, but rather a gentle guidance, as he lightly touched Ellie's brow.
Ellie felt a cool and gentle breath flow into her from between her eyebrows, quickly spreading throughout her body. The stuffy feeling in her chest seemed to melt away as the breath passed through, and she felt much more relaxed.
"You practice too diligently, but your methods are not refined enough, and your breathing is off track."
Rowling withdrew his finger and explained in a calm tone.
"What I taught you was merely the form of mobilizing energy, lacking the corresponding method of guiding the breath."
Ellie seemed to understand, but her body didn't lie, and she nodded quickly:
"Thank you, sir! I... I'll be more careful in the future."
Looking into her clear yet longing eyes, Luo Lin pondered for a moment.
This girl's character is truly rare; her resilience and gratitude are not feigned.
A basic, complete knight's breathing technique may not seem like much to a wizard, but for ordinary people without connections, it is the key to changing their destiny.
Since he had sown the seeds of this cause so casually, he didn't mind giving her a real chance to step into the doorway.
"Simply paying attention is not enough."
Rowling stood up and walked towards the bookshelf.
He remembered that when he was sorting through the miscellaneous books he brought from the academy, he saw a small booklet with an animal skin cover. It contained several widely circulated, relatively mild low-level knight breathing techniques, which the academy had collected for reference.
He quickly found the booklet, dusted it off, flipped through it, and selected a basic method called "Rock Breathing Method".
This breathing method emphasizes a solid foundation. Although the growth of qi and blood is slow, it is solid and stable, and it is not easy to go wrong. It is just right for Ellie to build a foundation at present.
He handed the booklet to Ellie:
"This contains a breathing technique that, when combined with your previous practice, can guide the flow of energy within your body."
"Here you go. Practice using the diagrams and annotations. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me after you've finished cleaning."
Ellie froze, staring at the seemingly antique booklet, her little hands trembling slightly, too afraid to take it.
Although she was young, she knew how precious these cultivation methods were. In the town, which knight apprentice didn't have to pay a huge price to receive guidance?
"Sir...this...this is far too valuable..."
"It's useless to me."
Luo Lin's tone remained largely flat.
"If you don't want it, put it back."
Ellie then carefully took the booklet and hugged it tightly to her chest, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.
Her eyes were slightly red, and she bowed deeply to Rowling, her voice choked with emotion: "Thank you, sir! Ellie... Ellie will never let you down!"
"Go on, there's no need to practice today. First, understand the contents of the booklet."
Rowling waved his hand.
Ellie nodded vigorously, bowed again, and then, carrying the booklet, left the courtyard with light but restrained steps.
From that day on, Ellie's training entered a new phase.
She no longer just practiced her posture and strength; more often, she would sit on the stone steps in the corner of the courtyard with the booklet "Rock Breathing Method" in her arms, studying the diagrams and words on it diligently.