books44 Chapter 180 Heavy Snow and Declining Sun
Chapter 180 Heavy Snow and Declining Sun
Chapter 180: Heavy Snow and Fading Sun
The universe is vast and boundless, with galaxies resembling a mysterious tapestry, countless stars twinkling and outlining the enigmatic contours of the cosmos. The sun, as the ruler of the solar system, pulls the Earth along its predetermined orbit with its immense energy. When the sun's ecliptic longitude reaches 255 degrees, the Great Snow solar term, carrying with it a bone-chilling cold and unique energy, quietly arrives.
On the edge of an ancient town lies a tranquil courtyard, surrounded by evergreen pines and cypresses, like a pristine paradise forgotten by time. A faint scent of medicine permeates the stone house within. Inside, ancient medical books and a subtly glowing crystal ball rest quietly on a wooden table. A diagram on the wall, depicting the interplay of celestial phenomena and human meridians, seems to whisper tales of an untold connection between the universe and life.
Lin Qing, tall and straight, with deep and resolute eyes, had been fascinated by the mysteries of nature and life since childhood. At this moment, he stood by the window of the stone house, gazing at the swirling snow outside. He took a deep breath of the cold air and slowly spoke, his voice low and powerful: "The heavy snow has arrived. The sun's ecliptic longitude is 255 degrees, the snowfall has increased dramatically, and the yang energy is increasingly weak. The yang energy in the world is weak, while the yang energy in the human body is deeply hidden, and the yin energy is at its peak. At this crucial time, it is essential that we adjust our body and mind in accordance with the seasons and maintain our physical balance." His words echoed in the room, allowing everyone to truly feel the power and majesty of nature.
Qin Feng, brimming with energy, crossed his arms, slowly closed his eyes, and activated 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 is cold and condensed, closely connected to the changes in the energy of the human body's meridians. Our bodies are facing a severe challenge from the cold, and keeping warm is of utmost importance." His words were filled with a strong curiosity and desire to explore the unknown world.
Jasmine, with bright, sparkling eyes and an aura of spiritual energy, sat quietly to one side, eyes closed, fully activating her microscopic energy perception. Her breathing was steady and deep, her consciousness seemingly merging with the surrounding nature. After a long while, as she delved into the microscopic world of cells, she slowly opened her eyes, a mysterious light shimmering within them, and softly said, "Entering the cells, I discovered a significant increase in antioxidant enzymes. They act like brave guardians, doing their utmost to resist the damage caused by the cold. The self-protective mechanism of life is truly exquisite." Her gentle yet powerful voice led everyone into the wondrous realm of the microscopic world.
Ye Lan, dressed in a plain-colored robe, possessed a gentle and refined demeanor. She lightly stroked the long flute made of mysterious wood and nodded slightly: "What you say is absolutely right. During the Great Snow season, the Qi and blood in the bladder meridian of the human body are at their peak. The bladder meridian can be regarded as the body's 'detoxification defense line,' mainly responsible for detoxification and cold prevention. It coordinates with the kidney meridian to jointly resist the cold and plays a key role in our health." Her clear and melodious voice added a touch of liveliness to the solemn atmosphere.
Just then, a series of urgent knocks broke the silence. A young villager rushed into the stone house, his face filled with anxiety and fear: "Sirs, please, please save our village! After the heavy snow, many people have fallen ill, suffering from severe joint pain and persistent colds and fevers. What are we going to do?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Qing and the others immediately headed to the village. The scene before them upon entering the village shocked them greatly. The entire village was shrouded in gloom; the villagers lay pale and weak in bed, their faces etched with pain and helplessness.
Lin Qing walked to the bedside of an old man, carefully took his pulse, and frowned more and more: "This is a typical case of cold evil invading during the heavy snow season, damaging the yang energy, causing the joints and meridians to be blocked, and the resistance to decline, which is why these symptoms have appeared."
Jasmine stepped forward with a warm smile, reassuring the villagers: "Don't be afraid, everyone. We will definitely find a way to alleviate your pain. During the heavy snow season, the cold air in the world is extremely strong, and the yang energy in the human body is weak, making it easy for cold pathogens to invade. But we can use the special energy of the heavy snow, combined with the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, to help you nourish your body."
Afterwards, Jasmine explained dietary conditioning methods to the villagers: "In terms of diet, eat more foods that dispel cold. Ginger is warm in nature and can relieve exterior symptoms, dispel cold, warm the middle and stop vomiting. Drinking a bowl of ginger and brown sugar water on a snowy day can warm the body and prevent and relieve colds; green onions can induce sweating, relieve exterior symptoms, dispel cold and promote yang. Adding more green onions when cooking is beneficial to the body; mutton is also a nourishing delicacy during the snowy season. It can tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang, warm the middle and dispel cold. Eating a hot pot of mutton can replenish nutrition and enhance immunity." The villagers listened attentively, their eyes ignited with hope, and they all nodded and remembered.
To effectively help the villagers recover, Lin Qing decided to teach them "Heavy Snow Cold Prevention Exercises." Standing in the village square, he said loudly, "Now, I will teach you a set of 'Heavy Snow Cold Prevention Exercises' specially designed for the Heavy Snow season. This set of exercises, through moxibustion and foot soaking, can unblock the bladder meridian and dispel cold to keep you warm. Follow along with me and carefully feel the changes in your body brought about by each movement."
Lin Qing took out a lit moxa stick and held it above the acupoints on the bladder meridian: "Everyone, do as I do and use moxibustion to warm the acupoints on the bladder meridian. Moxibustion can warm and unblock the meridians, dispel cold and dampness, and help us expel cold pathogens from the body. Be careful not to burn your skin and keep an appropriate distance." As she spoke, she demonstrated on several important acupoints, and the villagers hurriedly found moxa sticks to try it, their expressions focused.
Next, Lin Qing prepared a basin of steaming hot foot bath water, adding mugwort leaves and Sichuan peppercorns: "During the Great Snow season, soaking your feet in mugwort leaves and Sichuan peppercorns can stimulate acupoints on the feet, promote blood circulation, and enhance the body's Yang energy. The water temperature should be moderate; soak until you sweat slightly." The villagers followed suit, immersing their feet in the water to enjoy the warmth and comfort.
After the moxibustion and foot soak, Lin Qing guided the villagers through simple physical activities: raising their arms upwards, gently rotating their waists, and moving their knees and ankles. "Doing these exercises will promote blood circulation, enhance flexibility, and help resist the cold. During the heavy snow season, appropriate exercise is beneficial to health." The villagers moved their bodies in rhythm, seemingly resonating with the energy of nature.
Ye Lan played the long flute on the side, its melodious sound adding to the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. The flute music echoed through the village, as if encouraging the villagers, 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 was pleasantly surprised to find that as the villagers performed the "Snowy Cold-Prevention Exercises," the previously chaotic energy field gradually stabilized and became orderly, the disordered energy flow returned to normal, and resonated with the energy of the heavy snow. "You're all doing very well. Keep it up, and your bodies will definitely see noticeable changes," Qin Feng encouraged the villagers. His words were like warm sunshine, illuminating their path to health.
However, an unexpected event occurred. After several villagers practiced the method, their symptoms not only failed to improve but worsened; they experienced unbearable joint pain, persistent high fever, and even fell into a coma. The village was instantly plunged into panic again, and the villagers began to doubt Lin Qing and the others' methods.
"What's going on? We did as you said, but our condition has worsened instead?" a villager asked angrily.
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, and that a mysterious cold poison was eroding their cells. Qin Feng examined the village's energy field and discovered an ancient cold cellar hidden underground. During the heavy snow season, the yin energy was extremely strong, the seal on the cold cellar loosened, and the cold evil energy escaped, interfering with the villagers' recovery.
Lin Qing consulted ancient medical books and finally found a clue. It turned out that this cold cellar was set up by an evil sorcerer long ago. Every once in a while, the cold evil energy sealed in the cellar would try to break through the seal and harm the human world. During the heavy snow season, the yin energy was strong, the sealing power was weakened, and the cold evil energy had an opportunity to take advantage.
"We must reinforce the seal of the cold cellar and dispel the cold evil in order to truly help the villagers regain their health," Lin Qing said.
The group decided to hold a special ceremony above the cold cellar. Following ancient records, they drew a giant Bagua (Eight Trigrams) pattern on the ground, surrounding it with precious medicinal herbs and crystals. Lin Qing, Jasmine, Ye Lan, and Qin Feng stood at the four corners of the Bagua, activating their respective abilities to reinforce the seal and dispel the cold evil energy with the help of natural and cosmic energy.
Lin Qing used acupuncture to insert silver needles into specific acupoints, guiding the flow of qi and blood to resist the invasion of cold evil; Jasmine penetrated deep into the cellular level to repair damaged cells, enhance resistance, and purify the cold toxins within the cells; Ye Lan played the long flute to transmit positive energy, dispel the gloom, and weaken the power of cold evil; Qin Feng fully introduced the positive energy of heaven and earth to fight against the cold evil and strengthen the seal.
With everyone working together, the evil cold was gradually suppressed, the seal on the cold cellar was reinforced, and the village's energy field returned to normal. The villagers' health improved, and those whose conditions had worsened gradually experienced a reduction in symptoms.
After this ordeal, the villagers trusted and appreciated Lin Qing and the others even more. Afterwards, the villagers persisted in practicing the "Snowy Weather Prevention Exercises" and followed dietary advice to recuperate, gradually recovering, and the village returned to its former vitality.
Back at the stone house, Lin Qing remarked, "The heavy snow allowed us to witness the wonder of nature's yin and yang transformation, and also gave us a deeper understanding of the close connection between the human body and nature. The path of exploration is endless, and each deeper understanding of the relationship between the solar terms and the human body makes us more in awe of nature and cherish 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."
Excitement gleamed in Qin Feng's eyes: "By sensing the energy of the heavy snow, 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 us explore the mysteries of the universe."
Jasmine, brimming with enthusiasm and determination, said, "While observing the changes in the villagers' cells, I discovered new clues about the effects of snow energy at the cellular level. This is of great significance for studying the mysteries of the human body and disease prevention. I will conduct in-depth research and strive for greater breakthroughs." On this day of heavy snowfall, Lin Qing and others not only rescued the villagers but also deepened their understanding of the mysteries of nature and life.