Entering Dao from Infancy

Summary

Li Hao is introduced as a child from the Li family, noted for his inability to practice martial arts due to blocked meridians. His uncle, an old man, expresses skepticism about body refinement as a viable path for him, emphasizing survival over honor in battle. Li Fu, Li Hao's guardian, attempts to defend body refinement but is reprimanded by the old man, who believes in pushing the child to achieve greater heights rather than accepting mediocrity. Li Hao finds the old man's unconventional views amusing and engages in playful banter, which surprises both his uncle and the old man. The old man, intrigued by Li Hao's interest, offers to teach him fishing, dismissing martial arts training as less valuable. Despite Li Fu's concerns about Li Hao's potential in body refinement, the old man insists on nurturing the boy's curiosity and spirit. The chapter concludes with Li Hao excitedly following his uncle, Li Mu Xiu, to learn fishing, hinting at a shift in his training focus from martial arts to this newfound interest.

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