It is unfortunate that the image of the practice of Qigong has been tarnished by the actions of unscrupulous Qigong practitioners. Some practitioners with mediocre skills but with connections and resources have fooled the public and made handsome profits by launching lavish advertisingcampaigns and publishing books.
Skills refer to how accurately, forcefully and fast the techniques are executed.
The making of a master depends on the depth of his skills,not the extent of his techniques. His innate sense of modesty and humility would not allow him to seek deification. Nowadays, we can witness this unusual phenomenon whereby the impostors dare to brag whilst the genuine ones dare not tell the truth, except via hints. This has compounded the confusion. Generally, the inborn Qigong master is not choosy about his diet antd does not lead an extravagant lifestyle.