The mysteries within were still difficult for Li Xian to comprehend. However, following the instructions to practice, he would digest what he could on the spot, and for what he couldn't, he would first commit it to memory.
From that day on, Li Xian would daily "Wash Eyes, Forge Vision", "Inhale Ghost Fragrance", "Hear Ghost Sounds", "Bathe Hands, Train Fingers", mastering the foundations of the four astounding techniques of the Weary Ghost Pulse.
Washing the eyes to forge vision was the most painful.
Su Fuyou produced a unique medicinal wash, presenting a deep blue hue, simultaneously scalding hot and chilling cold, dripping it into the eyes, causing excruciating pain and itch deep in the bones, as if oil was poured into them and ice was inserted within. Daily at the hours of Zi, Chen, and Wu, he would wash and temper his eyes with the solution. A fiery, stabbing pain accompanied each session, resulting in the eyes invariably becoming red and swollen afterwards.
