Chapter 56

Chapter 056: Deeply Pleasing to My Heart

What is this!

Seeing that the poster was once again that familiar woman, he instinctively became more scrutinizing.

Light Body Nine-Segment... some kind of training method?

And this department's abbreviation [People's Union Association]—was it preparing to ignite the galaxy?

The moment he saw the words "People's Union," the first thing that popped into Yan Cang's mind was a slogan from some sci-fi narrative.

But this clearly wasn't that; the full name was "Chinese People's United Charity Foundation," which was quite positive and uplifting.

He couldn't help but click into the post, browsing with curiosity.

The main text within was meticulously worded, forceful, and logically clear, clearly polished with care.

At the beginning, Yu Jing, in her capacity as the "First President of the Chinese People's United Charity Foundation," succinctly explained the founding purpose and official background of the [People's Union Association].

Its core mission was to establish an open, transparent, and efficient platform for charitable donations and precise aid, aiming to gather small contributions to accurately assist fellow countrymen in distress and get through tough times together.

Then, the text took a sharp turn, dropping a bombshell: to celebrate the founding of the [People's Union Association], she would personally and freely disclose the complete illustrated guide to the Light Body Nine-Segment Guiding Technique, which she had recently acquired.

Attached here were nine images, clearly drawn, with detailed movement breakdowns, and even breathing rhythms and various key points thoroughly annotated.

The images were laid out in a row, free for anyone to view, learn, save, and share.

She emphasized that this technique was extremely easy to pick up, required no additional resources, and was suitable as a "Foundation Gift" to enhance the physical fitness of all faction members.

She encouraged everyone to practice it daily to strengthen their bodies.

Finally, she clearly explained the operational model of the [People's Union Association] for the public: all sources and uses of collected Fate Points would be fully disclosed in a dedicated announcement post... subject to supervision by all fellow countrymen.

Every step in the text hit the key points, appearing sincere and well-planned.

It was a textbook-level public relations debut.

Very striking.

But Yan Cang's focus at the moment was entirely on the nine illustrated technique guides clearly displayed in the text.

The movements in the images were slow and smooth, the lines clear, and the breathing rhythms and mental key points were marked plainly.

At a glance, even someone with no training experience could roughly imitate the poses just by looking at the pictures.

But...

"Is this thing really effective?"

His mind stirred slightly, and a trace of Omniscience power flowed in his eyes.

Instantly, all kinds of information about the technique became clear in his heart.

Easy to learn, gentle and non-strenuous movements, with a calm and natural breathing method.

Practicing once or twice a day could gently and consistently, slightly but tangibly, improve the practitioner's various bodily functions.

With long-term persistence, the effects accumulated significantly.

If one could keep it up until the end of the Hundred-Day Trial... most people with average physiques would be able to break through to over 2 points in the [Essence] attribute.

In terms of improvement alone, this effect was nothing earth-shattering.

But the core advantage lay in: no threshold.

No specific talent required, no need for additional resource support—such as medicinal supplements or strict dietary conditions.

And it places almost no demands on the practice environment.

As long as you can read, understand diagrams, and have basic mobility, you can follow along and practice.

It can be said that all current trial participants in the Huaxia faction meet the conditions for cultivation.

"Hiss... There's actually something this good?!" Yan Cang was somewhat surprised.

He couldn't help but recall back when he used the "Great Fate Art" to pre-select the "Sword Nurturing Art"...

Among the vast future visions, he had indeed seen some body refining or health preservation techniques that were relatively simple to start and suitable for widespread promotion.

But those techniques, aside from often requiring a certain physical foundation or mental disposition...

Either they would, while showing results, greatly accelerate bodily energy consumption, necessitating ample nutritional supplementation.

Otherwise, they would drain the foundation, making one weaker the more they practiced.

And given the current environment of the Trial Ground, even within the Huaxia faction with the Fate Net, most people could only barely meet their daily basic food needs.

Thus, if such techniques were made public, they would inevitably become exclusive benefits for a very small minority.

And they would likely drive up the price of meat, and even all high-calorie foods.

This would instead increase the survival pressure on ordinary people, contradicting the original intention of improving overall strength.

It would be a case of more harm than good.

So back then, he had simply skipped over them without paying attention.

But this "Light Body Nine-Segment Guiding Technique" before him was vastly different.

Its effects were slow and gentle, but its strength lay in being comprehensive, safe, without side effects, and with almost zero consumption.

It perfectly suited the current universal stage of "seeking survival first, then pursuing development."

But where did this come from?

"Let me take a look!"

With a slight thought, Yan Cang expended a negligible amount of energy to activate the "Great Fate Art."

He traced the origin and circulation process of this technique.

He instantly understood, "Oh, so it's an item opened from a Silver Chest..."

"No wonder!"

In terms of actual effect, the "Light Body Nine-Segment Guiding Technique" was naturally more than a tier below the techniques from Golden Chests.

Take the "Sword Nurturing Art," a technique focused on enhancing the [Qi] attribute: the body tempering and strengthening effect attached to its "Refining Essence into Qi" process already surpassed the "Light Body Nine-Segment Guiding Technique," which specialized in this area.

But it was likely precisely because of its mild effects that it required no additional resource support.

For now, as a foundational technique to universally improve the basic physical fitness of the populace...

It was indeed more than suitable!

When everyone had a practical path to become stronger, even if it was just the most basic physical enhancement, it undoubtedly counted as a glimmer of hope.

This was a huge boon for the survival rate of the entire Huaxia faction, and even for its future development potential.

Moreover, improved physical fitness also meant being able to top-up more Fate Points each day...

"This is a good thing!"

"Sister Jing, you did well!"

Yan Cang offered a heartfelt praise in his mind.

After learning that this technique was privately purchased by Yu Jing and she had decided to make it public for free...

He immediately removed the "Bad Woman" label he had mentally reserved for her.

Though he also felt this was probably meaningless?

Probably!

Yan Cang didn't dwell on it and instead turned his attention to the real theme of this post—the "People's Union Association."

By unveiling itself with a Foundation Cultivation Method capable of serving as the cornerstone for billions, this new department's starting posture and public goodwill were likely maxed out from the get-go.

The credibility and rallying power it would gather among the people might reach an unimaginable height.

As long as there were no major blunders in subsequent operations, it was destined to grow into a behemoth impossible to ignore.

"The People's Union Association..."

"It feels like they're aiming for something big!"

With that, his thought flickered and faded, not lingering too long.

He simply swiped the screen to see others' reactions:

[People's Union? Damn, that name! Then I declare it's time to ignite the galaxy!]

[Huh? What's going on? How did Sister Jing post something like this? Total shift in style!]

[It is a bit sudden! In her last post, Sister Jing was still sharing the changes after getting her "Digital Heart" and showing off her hunting results... and now she's suddenly "President"?]

[Yeah, from a woman who just went from fearing the wilderness to fearing the wilderness wasn't dark enough, how did she suddenly become the head of some department? Did Sister Jing get recruited?]

[Probably. The post's wording clearly mentions official backing. But a charity department... hmm, I'll hold off and see for now.]

[Holding off +1, but Sister Jing's character and credibility are still trustworthy. Is the donation channel open? Let me check it out.]

[The donation channel is in another pinned post on the OP's personal page. That post has replies disabled, only allowing tip-style donations... The post also says all donation details and subsequent usage will be publicly disclosed there for everyone to monitor anytime. That's pretty transparent.]

[Transparency and openness are definitely a plus! I happen to have some spare Fate Points, and I'm too lazy to sort through the Help Zone to tell truth from lies. Donating to a channel that looks this reliable gives me peace of mind.]

[Honestly, if I have extra Fate Points and genuinely want to help my fellow countrymen, but don't want to get scammed in the Help Zone, now there's finally a channel that seems legitimate.]

[Good, having a donation channel is nice. The Help Zone is a mixed bag now. You mean well, but sometimes you get disgusted by people faking pity to scam donations.]

[Yeah, the Help Zone was supposed to be a place for mutual aid, but a few bad apples have spoiled the whole barrel!]

[Oh... how did you guys figure out you were scammed?]

[Isn't that simple? After donating, just check if your Faction Contribution has noticeably increased!]

[Exactly. The rules say helping fellow faction Trial Participants earns you Contribution. Many people only realized they might have been duped when their Contribution didn't go up. Though the proportion isn't high right now, it's still really off-putting when it happens.]

[Yeah, especially after word spread that Faction Contribution can affect Treasure Chest quality. A lot of people proactively went to the Help Zone to assist others, and that only muddied the waters further.]

【Now it's great! With the People's Union Association providing an officially endorsed, transparent, and open donation channel, it's much more convenient for everyone!】

【Not necessarily. The person above already said most people are only helping out because they're after Faction Contribution!】

【Hey! What do you think—if we donate directly to Sister Jing, would we get Faction Contribution too?】

【That's actually possible, don't dismiss it!】

【Wait... guys, is no one here concerned about this "Light Body Nine-Segment Guiding Technique"?】

【I've been scrolling through, and I haven't seen anyone discussing the technique's effects. This is completely different from the other techniques posted on the Forum before—it has clear illustrations and looks super simple!】

【How could it be that fast? The smart ones are still silently practicing it right now. Only you're foolishly asking about it.】

【Oh, I see. Then I'll go practice too, and I'll share the results later.】

...

Seeing this, Yan Cang suddenly understood.

"So that's why the response isn't quite what I expected—the focus is scattered... It turns out most people haven't reacted yet, or they're still verifying the technique's effects."

"True. Even if someone immediately started practicing, a full set of moves takes some time. They wouldn't be able to reply in the front-page comments."

"But by now, the post's popularity has already exploded. It must be because those who rushed to practice first are coming back with feedback."

He scrolled through the comments and looked at the latest updates.

Sure enough, the tone began to shift noticeably:

【Holy crap! These nine moves are really super simple! I just mimicked the illustrations a few times and already memorized them!】

【And after formally completing the full set in one go, I really feel lighter, and the stiffness in my shoulders and neck has eased a lot!】

【It's really effective! The moves are simple, and after finishing, I'm slightly sweaty—not the heavy sweat from intense exercise, but a comfortable, warm feeling all over, like my blood and Qi have been activated.】

【Same here. But it seems when I repeat the set a second time, the effect becomes less noticeable. Looks like it needs to be done consistently. I strongly recommend everyone do it at least once a day.】

【Is this for real? Can anyone else confirm? I'm so anxious! Waiting online, urgent!】

【It's real. The whole set is simple and effortless. Go practice it, and you'll know after you finish.】

【Reporting! Finished two rounds and can confirm it works! I even sent the illustrations to my mom, and she said she learned it—the moves aren't hard and are indeed effective.】

【I wonder if it's a placebo? I did it twice, didn't sweat much, but the soreness in my arm from chopping wood seems to have eased a little.】

【It's not an illusion! The technique is effective and has zero learning difficulty... Sister Jing is so reliable! No more words—I'm heading to the donation post to support with some Fate Points.】

【Thank you, Sister Jing! Thank you, People's Union Association! This welcome gift is really practical! I'll donate some Fate Points too, to show support.】

【Haha, from now on, I can get stronger just by practicing this set of moves. This is awesome! Long live Sister Jing! Long live the People's Union Association!】

"Everyone, start training immediately! A healthy body is the capital of revolution. Once you get stronger, not only will your survival be more assured, but you'll also be able to top up more Fate Points each day!"

...

Seeing that last comment, Yan Cang couldn't help but curl his lips upward and casually gave it a like.

"That couldn't be more true!"

It was practically music to his ears.

As for the aftermath of this post, Yu Jing and the People's Union Association she led were destined to reap immense prestige, influence, and public trust...

If things went smoothly from here, it could rapidly evolve into a formidable giant within the Huaxia Faction.

Yu Jing's own status and power would also rise accordingly, making her a true heavyweight.

This was entirely foreseeable, even without deep thought.

But...

"What does that have to do with me, a sixteen-year-old ordinary kid?"

Yan Cang lounged in his chair, thinking contentedly.

"Instead of wasting time on that, I'd rather think about what to eat for dinner!"

"Oh, that's already settled, so no need to think about it..."

"Wait, I still need to think a bit. After all, the dinner I ordered today is Lu cuisine!"

"There's a dish called 'Nine-Turn Large Intestine' in it. Surely the State Banquet chef won't serve it to me in its original flavor, right?"

Yan Cang instinctively straightened his back.

But soon, he slumped back into his lazy posture.

It was because he thought of the Great Fate Art—he could just take a glance at it with that before eating to be safe.

Trying to mess with me? No way!

Then, Yan Cang's gaze fell back on the post reflected in the mirror.

In fact, it wasn't just that he had no particular feelings for the People's Union Association...

He subconsciously felt that any power shifts were none of his business.

He believed he could stay behind the scenes and didn't want to get involved in any specific disputes or affairs.

He was just an ordinary bystander.

Of course, if some decision came up that affected the stable operation of the Fate Net...

Then they'd better be ready to strike it lucky!

Yan Cang casually closed the forum interface, no longer paying attention to the increasingly heated discussion.

At that moment, sunlight streamed through the wooden window outside.

It fell warmly on him, carrying the unique laziness of the afternoon.

Making one a bit drowsy.

But he was still full of energy.

Right then, the voices in the comments cheering for Yu Jing and the People's Union Association echoed in his mind.

A thought suddenly popped into his head: What if tomorrow he opened something like the Light Body Nine-Segment Guiding Technique, but a more powerful cultivation method...

And then released it too—what would happen?

But before this random train of thought could unfold, he immediately dismissed it.

Nothing good!

First, the Golden Chest might not necessarily yield a cultivation method meeting those conditions.

After all, better effects often came with higher requirements.

Second, he needed to avoid continued inflation and enhance the value of Fate Points.

Even if he could get such a method, it wouldn't solve this fundamental problem.

He couldn't have Yu Jing release something for free, only for him to turn around and charge for it!

Even if it were an upgraded version, the "basic version" wasn't released by the Fate Net.

"That would be too embarrassing—there's no way he'd do that!"

But then...

"If it could directly provide a foundation or even increase familiarity, then charging a fee wouldn't be out of the question."

Yan Cang pondered.

Soon, he rested his chin on his hand. "I'm getting off track. Besides, I feel like there should be a more suitable method at this stage."

"Forget it, I won't dwell on these trivial details."

"Tomorrow at noon, when I open the chest, I'll just unleash the super invincible 'Great Fate Art'!"

"By then, all the problems will be solved!"

He cleared his cluttered thoughts and pulled out the game console again.

"There are still a few hours until dinner—I'll play some games first."

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