books44 Chapter 179 Light Snow is Approaching
Chapter 179 Light Snow is Approaching
The universe is boundless, the Milky Way is like a vast ocean, and the twinkling stars seem to be telling the ancient secrets of the cosmos. The sun, the star that rules the solar system, pulls the earth to rotate endlessly along its predetermined orbit with its immense energy, performing the grandest dance of life in the universe. When the sun's ecliptic longitude reaches 240 degrees, Minor Snow, this seasonal messenger carrying a biting chill and unique energy, quietly arrives.
Deep in the mountains, there stands an ancient stone house, surrounded by thousand-year-old trees whose thick branches intertwine and guard this mysterious place. Inside, the air is filled with the fragrance of sandalwood. On a long wooden table sit ancient medical books and a crystal ball that emits a faint glow. On the walls hang a chart comparing celestial phenomena with the human body's energy channels, revealing the wondrous connection between the universe and life.
Lin Qing, tall and imposing with deep, penetrating eyes, had been fascinated by nature and the mysteries of life since childhood. Standing beneath the eaves of the stone house, gazing at the dark clouds, he inhaled the icy air and spoke in a deep, powerful voice: "The Minor Snow solar term is approaching. The sun's ecliptic longitude is 240 degrees. The weather will turn cold, and snow will fall. At this time, the coldness of heaven and earth intensifies, the body's yang energy weakens, and yin energy strengthens. We must pay attention to recuperation, adapt to the season, and maintain the body's balance." His words resonated, allowing everyone to truly feel the power of nature.
Qin Feng, agile and full of energy, crossed his arms and closed his eyes, activating his unique spatial perception ability. A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with excitement and wonder: "This is amazing! The spatial energy has become cold, strongly affecting the human body's magnetic field. We need to replenish our yang energy to resist the cold." His words were full of curiosity and a desire to explore the unknown world.
Jasmine, with her bright, intelligent eyes, closed them and fully activated her microscopic energy perception. After a long while, she slowly opened her eyes, which shimmered with a mysterious light, and said softly, "Deep inside the cells, I discovered that the mitochondria are functioning more effectively, working harder to generate more heat to help the body stay warm. The self-regulating mechanism of life is truly ingenious." Her voice was gentle yet powerful, drawing everyone into the wonders of the microscopic world.
Ye Lan, dressed in a plain-colored robe, with a gentle and refined demeanor, lightly stroked the long flute made of mysterious wood and nodded slightly: "What you say is absolutely right. During the Minor Snow season, the Small Intestine Meridian is full of Qi and blood. It is responsible for separating the clear from the turbid and acts as the body's 'nutrient sorting station.' It is internally and externally related to the Heart Meridian, working together to maintain nutrient absorption and blood circulation, which is crucial for health." Her clear and melodious voice broke the solemnity in the room.
At this moment, a young villager rushed into the stone house in a panic, pleading for help: "Sirs, please save our village! After the weather turned cold, everyone in the village is suffering from abdominal pain and diarrhea. What should we do?" Lin Qing and the others immediately went to the village, only to find the entire village shrouded in gloom. The villagers were pale and weak, lying on their beds, in pain and helplessness.
After taking an elderly man's pulse, Lin Qing frowned and said, "This is because the cold evil invaded during the Minor Snow season, damaging the Yang Qi of the Small Intestine Meridian and causing its function of separating clear and turbid substances to become disordered." Jasmine smiled and comforted the villagers, "Don't be afraid, everyone. We will use the energy of Minor Snow and the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to help you recuperate."
Afterwards, Jasmine explained dietary conditioning methods to the villagers: "During the Minor Snow season, you should eat more warm and nourishing foods. Lamb soup is warm in nature and can invigorate the kidneys and strengthen yang, warm the middle and dispel cold. Drinking a bowl will warm your body and enhance your resistance; red date porridge can invigorate the middle and benefit qi, nourish blood and calm the mind, and nourish the spleen and stomach; longan can nourish the heart and spleen, and it is very good to eat a few every day or soak them in water with goji berries." After listening, the villagers' eyes lit up with hope, and they all nodded and remembered.
Lin Qing decided to teach everyone the "Minor Snow Intestinal Warming Exercise": "This exercise, through abdominal heat application and specific movements, can unblock the small intestine meridian, warm the yang and stop diarrhea. Follow along and feel the changes in your body." He took out a warm salt bag and placed it on his abdomen to demonstrate the heat application: "Using a salt bag to apply heat to the abdomen promotes blood circulation, warms the small intestine meridian, and relieves abdominal pain and diarrhea. Be careful not to burn yourself." The villagers quickly followed suit, their faces showing relaxed expressions.
Next, Lin Qing stood with her feet shoulder-width apart, placed her hands on her abdomen, and massaged her in a clockwise direction: "Place your hands on your abdomen and massage in a clockwise direction like this to promote intestinal peristalsis and enhance the function of the small intestine meridian. The pressure should be moderate." The villagers followed the rhythm, moving their hands gently on their abdomens, as if having an intimate conversation with their small intestine.
Afterwards, Lin Qing guided the villagers to do stretching exercises: "Everyone, do stretching with me to stretch your meridians, promote blood circulation, and enhance your Yang energy. Appropriate exercise during the Minor Snow season can help resist the cold." The villagers stretched their bodies in rhythm with him, as if they were responding to the energy of nature.
Ye Lan played the long flute, and the melodious sound added a sense of tranquility and peace to the focused atmosphere. It echoed through the village, encouraging the villagers and making their movements more fluid and their minds and bodies more relaxed.
Qin Feng activated his spatial perception ability to observe the changes in the villagers' physical energy. He discovered that as they did the exercises, the originally chaotic energy field gradually stabilized and became orderly, and the disordered energy flow returned to normal, resonating with Xiaoxue's energy. He encouraged them, "You're all doing very well. Keep it up, and you'll see noticeable changes in your bodies."
Just when everyone thought the situation was improving, several villagers' symptoms worsened after practicing the method. They experienced increased abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, and even dehydration. The village was plunged into panic again, and the villagers began to doubt Lin Qing and the others' methods.
Lin Qing and the others quickly analyzed the situation. Jasmine activated her microscopic energy perception and discovered that the villagers' cells were experiencing disordered energy metabolism. Qin Feng checked the village's energy field and found that the nearby river had frozen due to the cold, and cold poison was surging beneath the ice, spreading to the village and interfering with the villagers' recovery.
Lin Qing consulted ancient texts and learned that the river had been cursed long ago, and that its yin energy was particularly strong and its cold poison even more rampant during the Lesser Snow season. The group decided to hold a special ceremony by the river, arranging herbs and crystals into a formation according to the ancient texts.
Lin Qing used moxibustion to suspend moxa sticks at acupoints to dispel the cold toxins; Jasmine penetrated deep into cells to repair damaged cells and enhance resistance; Ye Lan played the long flute to transmit positive energy and purify the air; Qin Feng did his best to introduce positive energy from heaven and earth to fight against the cold toxins.
With everyone's efforts, the cold poison was weakened, the village's energy field returned to normal, and the villagers' health improved. Afterwards, the villagers persisted in practicing the "Minor Snow Warming Intestine Exercise" and followed dietary advice to nourish their bodies, gradually recovering, and the village regained its vitality.
Back at the stone house, Lin Qing remarked, "Minor Snow allows us to witness the transformation of Yin and Yang in nature, and to experience the close connection between the human body and nature. The path of exploration is endless, and each understanding makes us more in awe of nature and more appreciative of life."
Ye Lan gently stroked the long flute: "Helping the villagers solve their problems today makes me feel that all my efforts are worthwhile. I also have a new understanding of the resonance between the sound of the flute and the energy of the human body. Perhaps I can create a health-preserving tune that is more suitable for the seasons."
Qin Feng's eyes gleamed with excitement: "By sensing Xiaoxue's energy, I have gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between spatial energy and the human body's meridians and magnetic fields. The fusion of the body with natural energy can enhance perception, and perhaps this can help me explore the mysteries of the universe."
Jasmine was full of enthusiasm and determination: "By observing the changes in the villagers' cells, I discovered new clues about the role of Xiaoxue's energy at the cellular level, which is of great significance for studying the mysteries of the human body and disease prevention and treatment. I will conduct in-depth research and strive for greater breakthroughs."
On this day of Minor Snow, Lin Qing and his companions not only rescued the villagers but also deepened their understanding of the mysteries of nature and life. They know that much more remains to be explored, and they will continue to move forward bravely, carrying with them reverence for nature and a love for life.