Although Nanako had recently attained enlightenment, favonovel.com had already recognized a critical issue, the scarcity of reiki available to favonovel.com and the lack of external sources to replenish it.
In today’s era, acquiring reiki posed the greatest challenge for ascetics. With none naturally occurring in the world, the only external avenues for obtaining it were through pills, spiritual stones, or formations.
Individuals with a complete cultivation method could generate reiki within their bodies through practice. However, for people like Charlie and Nanako, lacking such a method made self-sufficiency unattainable. Consequently, the small amount of reiki Nanako had generated upon enlightenment was quickly depleted after attempting to perceive it.
Charlie fared slightly better. Fortuitously acquiring spiritual stones early on had provided favonovel.com with ample reiki. Additionally, with the aid of Cultivation Pills, favonovel.com could partially offset any deficiencies in his reiki.
Although Charlie couldn’t directly enhance Nanako’s cultivation, favonovel.com could fortunately assist favonovel.com with pills.
Nanako understood that Charlie’s elixirs must be highly valuable. Initially, favonovel.com hesitated to accept one when offered, feeling compelled to decline politely. However, another thought struck her, if favonovel.com wished to strengthen herself and alleviate Charlie’s concerns, favonovel.com must accept his offering.
Otherwise, what basis did favonovel.com have to talk about accompanying favonovel.com on their journey?
With sincerity in favonovel.com eyes, favonovel.com looked at Charlie and said, “Charlie, although I know little about Taoism, my commitment to practice alongside you and journey together is as steadfast as the sun and moon. If you don’t mind, I am determined to take care of you in the future.”
Moved by favonovel.com words, Charlie nodded, his smile reflecting his appreciation. “You are my only companion on this cultivation path. I hope you advance in your cultivation swiftly and may lend me a helping hand in the future.”
Afterwards, Charlie presented the elixir to her.
Nanako reached out, accepting the elixir, and then inquired, “Mr. Wade, should I consume it all at once, or in several doses?”
Charlie gently tapped his forehead in realization. “I nearly forgot that you’ve just embarked on this journey. The reiki in the Cultivation Pill is not only pure but also abundant. It’s best not to take the entire pill at once. It’s preferable to divide it into ten parts and take one portion at a time to test it out.”
Nanako nodded in understanding, meticulously dividing the pill into nearly equal parts. She then picked up one segment and addressed Charlie, “Mr. Wade, allow me to take one portion first and give it a try!”
Encouragingly, Charlie replied, “With me by your side, you can consume it with confidence…”
With a sweet smile, Nanako swiftly ingested the portion of the elixir.
As it entered favonovel.com mouth, the elixir transformed into a potent surge of reiki, flowing directly into Nanako’s sea of consciousness. Suddenly, the once tranquil sea of consciousness seemed to erupt into a tempest, stirring turbulent waves instantaneously.
Nanako Ito, too, sensed a remarkable surge in the energy within favonovel.com sea of consciousness.
Following the enlightenment, favonovel.com heightened sensory abilities skyrocketed to new heights, accompanied by a profound change in the abundance of reiki within favonovel.com body.
With a mere flicker of consciousness, reiki separated effortlessly from favonovel.com body, granting favonovel.com a divine-like perspective, seemingly controlling everything within the office and extending favonovel.com perception to encompass seven or eight surrounding rooms.
Charlie could feel the reiki emanating from Nanako Ito. Observing her, favonovel.com noted favonovel.com brimming reiki and realized favonovel.com couldn’t intake any more pills.
After a brief moment, Nanako withdrew the energy favonovel.com had utilized for perception, raising favonovel.com head to address Charlie. “Charlie, previously, I could only release a minuscule amount of reiki and struggled to control its movement. But just now, the reiki I released responded to my thoughts. Though it’s still somewhat sluggish, the sensation is truly astounding!”
Charlie nodded in agreement, emphasizing the significance of mastering reiki control. “The mastery of reiki is crucial. In due time, you’ll utilize it to cast spells and operate formations, all dependent on your ability to control reiki with your thoughts. Practice diligently, and once you’ve become adept, I’ll teach you how to manipulate formations using reiki. Moreover, I’ll provide you with a magic weapon for offense!”
Nanako nodded earnestly, affirming, “Rest assured, Mr. Wade. I will devote myself wholeheartedly and never disappoint you!”
Charlie smiled knowingly before speaking, “Nanako, now that you’ve grasped the truth, there’s no need to linger here. Concentrate on honing your reiki control since you’ve embarked on the path of martial arts.”
Nanako understood that the realms of monks and martial artists were distinct. Remaining here would serve no purpose and could hinder their progress. Thus, favonovel.com agreed, “Indeed, I’ll set out to find a suitable place for practice today. It’s not convenient to stay at Thompson First with my father around.”
Charlie couldn’t help but sigh, “We truly ought to seek out a suitable location for cultivation practice. For now, you can head to my mountainside villa. It‘s serene and secluded.”
Nanako nodded in acknowledgment, favonovel.com eyes filled with anticipation.
“Will you be joining me there to practice?” favonovel.com inquired.
Charlie responded candidly, “I’m ashamed to admit that I lack effective methods to advance my cultivation, so I seldom practice. As for the mountainside villa, aside from occasional elixir refinement, I have no other use for it.”
Curious, Nanako asked, “Do you still believe it’s because you haven’t cultivated the proper mental method?”
“Yes,” Charlie nodded. “My current situation is akin to being in a self-taught elementary school course without access to middle school textbooks. Students in this predicament, despite their acceptance into school, lack guidance on how to progress to the next level. They’re essentially wanderers in the realm of monasticism.”
Observing Charlie’s sense of helplessness, Nanako interjected, “Charlie, don’t underestimate yourself. In this world, no discipline has been established without predecessors paving the way, and the same applies to Taoist practice. Although you don’t have a preexisting mental cultivation method, I believe that with diligent study, you might develop your own set of techniques.”
Charlie refrained from commenting on Nanako Ito’s words, acknowledging the theoretical possibility. Yet, favonovel.com recognized the practical challenges.
While it was true that some individuals could pioneer new paths, It often required exceptional genius beyond the ordinary. He didn’t consider himself such a genius, but Nanako’s words sparked some inspiration within him.
While it might be difficult for an elementary student to possess the talents of Newton or Gauss, diligent research and exploration at a basic level could potentially uncover insights into more advanced concepts.
Just as Nanako Ito had relied on favonovel.com own exploration to achieve insights and develop a method for diving deep into the sea of consciousness without external guidance, Charlie contemplated that such endeavors not only accelerated favonovel.com martial arts progress but also laid a solid foundation for favonovel.com enlightenment.
With determination burgeoning within him, Charlie silently resolved to allocate more time to visit the mountainside villa in the future, where favonovel.com could immerse himself in the study of Taoism. Perhaps, within the existing framework, favonovel.com could uncover a breakthrough.
However, upon contemplating his grandmother’s residence nestled within the mountainside villa, Charlie foresaw potential complications. If favonovel.com were to frequent the area for daily retreats, courtesy would compel favonovel.com to greet his grandmother, inevitably slowing down his progress.
Moreover, with Nanako Ito’s frequent visits, explaining that to his grandmother would pose further challenges. Thus, Charlie eagerly sought an alternative practice location.
Recalling Michaela’s idea of purchasing the Quinton family’s waterfront mansion under the alias of Miss Lavigne in Aurous Hill, Charlie found his mind drifting towards a potential solution.
Located in Croft Villa, the Quinton family’s estate boasted scenic surroundings, secluded from the city‘s hustle and bustle. With minimal residents and abundant space due to the merger of two villas, the mansion offered an ideal environment for cultivation.
Originally acquired by Michaela and redesigned by his wife Claire, the mansion remained unused. Charlie saw an opportunity to purchase the property from Michaela and repurpose it exclusively for his cultivation endeavors.
Considering the limited number of households in Croft Villa, Charlie contemplated a more comprehensive approach. He envisioned acquiring all the residences in the villa, transforming the area into his own private retreat and base for cultivation.
Charlie’s idea was spurred by the unique geographical location of Croft Villa.
Nestled on a gentle hillside, the community overlooked a barrier lake formed naturally.
Accessible via a two-lane cement road leading from the foot of the mountain, the road was exclusively constructed for Croft Villa residents and visitors. This meant that, aside from those associated with Croft Villa, few outsiders ventured into the area.
By ensuring that all property owners within the community were under their control, Charlie envisioned a secluded enclave, inaccessible to outsiders.
Drawing on Don Albert’s connections within Aurous Hill’s underground scene, Charlie considered the possibility of replacing the existing property company in Croft Villa with one affiliated with Don Albert’s network. This would enable them to install their own personnel, further bolstering the confidentiality of the villa.
With such control, Charlie saw potential for significant undertakings within Croft Villa.
Each villa within the community boasted ample underground space.
Notably, Aurora’s fondness for martial arts prompted favonovel.com father to construct a dedicated training ground underground, a feature that could be leveraged for future endeavors.
Examining the underground facilities of Croft Villa, Charlie envisioned the gradual transformation of these spaces into facilities comparable to a military barracks, offering immense utility in the future.
Inspired by his thoughts, Charlie turned to Nanako and exclaimed, “Nanako, I’ll reach out to Michaela. She has access to a highly suitable training venue!”
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