When Caden saw that Charlie was about to leave, he subconsciously begged, “Master Wade, don’t be in a hurry to leave! Master Wade, I know that I was wrong now. Please give me another chance to make up for my mistake!”Charlie smiled and said, “Look at what you’re saying! What’s wrong with you obeying your ancestors’ orders? Don’t deny yourself or be presumptuous. I still have things to do, so I’ll leave first. We’ll talk later.”Caden did not dare to let Charlie leave just like that. After all, wouldn’t he lose his four meridians directly if Charlie really left and refused to acknowledge him in the future?! Therefore, he could only open the car door as he spoke with tears and snot in his nose, “Master Wade, cultivation is not easy! Please give me another chance on account of my good attitude in repenting!”Charlie smiled slightly and said, “I’m sorry, I really can’t give you another chance. It’s just four meridians, anyway, so you can go back and cultivate in seclusion so that you c
Caden did not know what it meant to have his meridians sealed by Charlie. He only knew that he could not leave in despair. At a certain moment, he even thought about calling Charlie’s grandmother to ask her to fight for justice for him.However, after thinking about it, he felt that he absolutely could not make such an impulsive move. After all, Charlie had already told him not to disclose his identity to his grandmother. If Caden were to piss Charlie off and he committed such a crime knowingly, not to mention his four meridians, Charlie might even kill him then. After much deliberation, Caden, who was depressed, felt that he had to find a way to obtain Charlie’s forgiveness. This was the only way for him to regain his original cultivation. He recalled that Charlie had said that he would take him to Champ Elys Resort, so he stood up immediately and hailed a taxi by the side of the road. This was the taxi driver’s first time seeing an old man dressed as a Taoist priest. In additi
Caden felt even more aggrieved at the taxi driver’s concerns and questions. He was a well-known figure in the Oskian community in North America and many people, including high-ranking officials and nobles, admired and worshipped him.He never would have dreamt that he would be bullied by Charlie to the point of crying after he came to Aurous Hill. This kind of discrepancy caused him to feel even more sad and aggrieved. What hurt him the most was not the grievances he had suffered just now but the fact that he had to bite the bullet and take a taxi in tears to find Charlie to apologize and atone for his sins after suffering so much grievance just now. This was the consequence and fate of offending someone whom one should not offend. Caden also understood that the reason why Charlie was punishing him like this was because his petty schemes had made Charlie angry. Thinking about it now, the pill that Charlie had given him was extremely valuable and could even be said to be a pricel
After the hot spring resort was closed to the public, Isaac had replaced the people here with his own confidants. Albert had also sent many of his trustworthy subordinates to take charge of the security patrols here to ensure that no outsiders would encroach on this place. The security guard talking to Charlie was one of Albert’s subordinates. Charlie lowered his car window and asked with a smile, “This entire resort belongs to me, so don’t I have the right to go in, then?”As Charlie had only lowered the car window slightly at first, the security guard had not seen Charlie’s face clearly. When Charlie rolled down the car window, he was immediately startled and said apprehensively, “Master Wade, it’s you! I didn’t know that you were the one driving the car. I’m really sorry for offending you just now. Please forgive me…”Charlie said with a smile, “It’s okay. You’re also doing your job, and you’re doing a very good job.”The man was immediately relieved and said respectfully, “Mas
When Albert heard Charlie’s words, he asked with a surprised expression, “We won’t be letting him in? Master Wade, didn’t you bring the trainer over to familiarize himself with the working environment? Why aren’t you letting him in, then? I really don’t understand…”Charlie chuckled and said casually, “He’s a little ignorant, so he should be punished for his ignorance. Otherwise, we won’t know how he will behave inappropriately in the future.”Albert instantly understood and said with a smile, “I understand, Master Wade! Let’s ignore him for the time being, then! I’ll bring you around to take a look at the place first and let you know of some of my ideas for adjustment. Feel free to let me know if you have any needs and requirements, and I’ll do my best to realize them.”Charlie nodded and said to Albert, “Let’s go!”Meanwhile, the taxi Caden took had already arrived at the intersection where Albert’s subordinate was on duty. The taxi driver slowed down, pointed at the sign in th
His cell phone suddenly rang at this point. Even though he was upset, he still took out his cell phone to take a look. After taking a look at it, he felt as if his grievance had been instantly amplified. This was because it was a phone call from Charlie’s grandmother. Caden looked at the name of the caller and could not stop his tears from flowing uncontrollably. However, he still resisted the urge to cry, pressed to answer the call, and spoke with a somewhat hoarse voice, “Lady Acker…”Lady Acker asked in surprise over the other end of the line, “Master Howton, you sound very tired. Did something happen?”Caden wiped his tears away, forced a smile, and said, “I’m fine, I’m just old and have a weak resistance, so I caught a cold. I’ll probably be fine in a few days.”Lady Acker was relieved and said, “The Ackers are preparing to leave for Aurous Hill soon. Master Howton, I wonder how long you will be staying in Aurous Hill?”Caden immediately became excited when he heard this a
Charlie then drove out, and Caden, who had been waiting for a long time at the fork in the road, saw the BMW Charlie drove from afar. Therefore, he quickly stood up and trotted all the way to the roadside, forced a smile, and waited for Charlie to arrive. Meanwhile, Charlie also saw Caden from a distance. In fact, Charlie already guessed that Caden would come and that he would definitely be waiting for him here.So, when he drove down, he deliberately slowed down, stopped next to Caden, rolled down the car window, and said with a smile, “Master Howton, why are you here? Are you here for the hot springs?”Caden hurriedly said in a low voice, “Master Wade, I… I was waiting for you here.”Charlie had a playful expression on his face as he asked in amusement, “Waiting for me? You should hurry up and get ready to return to the United States. Why are you waiting for me here?”Caden hurriedly pleaded, “Master Wade, I really know that I was wrong. Please give me a chance.”With that sai
There were three volumes and twenty-seven chapters in the complete version of the Taoist Sect Hanbloom Method totaling nearly fifty thousand words. However, what Caden had written down on the paper was only a little more than a thousand words, so it was presumably just the first chapter of the first volume.The first chapter in the Taoist Sect Hanbloom Method was a complete introductory method that mainly taught people how to cultivate martial arts from the beginning, how to sense their own elixir field and meridians, and how to transform their essential bit by bit through exhalation to gradually break through each of their own meridians. Although Charlie had given Aurora some inner family boxing techniques such as the Four Elephant Palm in the beginning, that kind of inner family boxing technique could only improve a martial artist’s combat effectiveness. It was a combat technique and not a mental cultivation method that could improve a person’s cultivation.Since Charlie had mast
Charlie shook his head and replied, "I live in another building." As he said that, he pressed the button for the first floor in the elevator. The woman nodded slightly and said with a smile, "I thought you two were a couple. You look so well-matched." "No, no..." Nanako, feeling embarrassed, quickly replied, "Uh... We're just friends." The woman nodded and stopped teasing her. The elevator soon reached the first floor. Charlie bid farewell to the two women, got off the elevator, and walked toward the villa area. At this moment, he could never have imagined that the woman who had been in the same elevator with him was actually an underling of his biological mother. The reason she had returned a step ahead of him was also part of a carefully planned arrangement. Ashley was worried that Charlie might overthink things, so she had deliberately arranged for the woman to appear in front of him, allowing him to confirm that the woman was just an ordinary person who knew nothing a
Just as Charlie and Nanako were about to get out of the car, a female driver exited her car in the parking space diagonally opposite. After locking her car, she carried her bag and walked toward the elevator hall. When Nanako saw the woman, she turned to Charlie and said, "Charlie, that is the neighbor I mentioned. That day, I overheard her talking to a friend on the phone, and that's how I found out that Master Jeevika was coming to Aurous Hill." Charlie nodded slightly and smiled, saying, "It seems we should thank her when we get the chance. With just one phone call, she inadvertently helped you attain enlightenment." "Yes!" Nanako fully agreed with Charlie's point, saying, "If it weren't for her, I might not have had the chance to attain enlightenment." She then asked, "Do you want to meet Master Jeevika? Maybe he can give you some inspiration." Charlie shook his head. "My situation is special, so it's better to avoid meeting strangers who have already attained enlightenme
Due to the time difference, Charlie did not immediately call Kathleen. However, he believed that this matter was a piece of cake for her, so he planned to call her in the evening to discuss it and then start working on the follow-up plans. So, Charlie said to Nanako, "I think there's no need for you to continue practicing martial arts. Instead, why not come with me to the villa this afternoon and help me out? Once we're done, we can both head back to Thompson First." Without hesitation, Nanako nodded and said, "I'm all yours." She then asked, "Should I inform Master Howton of my departure?" Charlie waved his hand and said, "He must still be teaching. Let's talk to him privately later." "Okay." After that, Charlie and Nanako went to his villa halfway up the mountain. Once they got to the basement of the villa, Nanako was taken aback by the sight of a simple fluid-filling machine with many unused bottles and caps nearby. She asked, "Why do you have pharmaceutical equipment
With this thought in mind, Charlie silently decided to spend more time at the villa in the future, where he could focus on studying cultivation. Perhaps he might discover a breakthrough path based on his current foundation. However, the thought of Holly's family living in the villa next door posed a dilemma. If he went there every day to practice in seclusion, he would inevitably have to pass by Holly's house. Out of courtesy, it would be impossible not to greet them. But once he started exchanging pleasantries, his efficiency would naturally decrease. Moreover, it would eventually cause a misunderstanding if Nanako were to go there every day as well. Thus, Charlie felt an eagerness to find a new place for cultivation. After some thought, the lakeside mansion that Kathleen had purchased under the alias Kylie when she was in Aurous Hill came to mind. The Quinton family's villa, located in the Sonfo Valley far from the city, was nestled among mountains and waters, boasting exce
Nanako could also feel that the energy available for her to draw upon in her Sea of Consciousness had suddenly surged. Her sensory abilities, which had already improved significantly after achieving enlightenment, instantly leaped to an even higher level. The Reiki within her body became exceptionally abundant. With just a slight movement of her divine sense, the Reiki immediately dispersed from within her, making the entire office feel as if it was under her bird's-eye view, completely under her control. Moreover, this sense of control continued to extend outward. In just a short moment, eight nearby rooms also fell within her perception range. Charlie could sense the Reiki Nanako was releasing. Observing her closely, he noticed that her body was already brimming with Reiki, suggesting that it was no longer possible for her to continue taking the elixir. After a while, Nanako retracted the Reiki she had been using for perception and looked up at Charlie, saying, "Previously I co
Although Nanako had just attained enlightenment, she had already realized a critical problem: the Reiki available to her was very little, and there was almost no external channel for obtaining Reiki. For cultivators today, getting Reiki was the most difficult thing. There was no Reiki in the world, so the only external channels to obtain Reiki were elixirs, spiritual stones, or formations. If someone had a complete cultivation method, he could generate Reiki in his body by practicing the method, but for people like Charlie and Nanako who lacked such methods, this self-sufficient path was not feasible. Therefore, the small amount of Reiki that was generated in Nanako's body when she attained enlightenment was basically used up after she tried to sense Reiki. Charlie was slightly better than Nanako. The spiritual stones he accidentally obtained in the early days provided him with a lot of Reiki. Later, he relied on Cultivating Pills to barely make up for the gap in Reiki. Altho
Nanako giggled gently, thinking that Charlie was exaggerating. "You're so funny, Charlie. Who could possibly fail to attain enlightenment for hundreds of years? Those who haven't probably wouldn't live that long anyway, right?" Charlie smiled ambiguously. The matter concerning Vera was, of course, something he couldn't share with anyone, including Nanako. However, it was indeed a fact that Vera, despite taking the Eternal Pill and living for so many years, still hadn't attained enlightenment. Moreover, back in the day, Fumiko had served Marcius faithfully for an entire lifetime. From the paintings, it was evident that Marcius was genuinely devoted to Fumiko at that time. Otherwise, he wouldn't have returned to fulfill his promise after obtaining his opportunities. Yet, despite receiving Marcius's wholehearted support, Fumiko still failed to achieve enlightenment. In contrast, Nanako had managed to attain enlightenment so effortlessly, merely through the guidance of a monk.
Caden didn't know what kind of gifts Charlie was planning to give everyone, but from his perspective, since each of the over 400 people would receive one, it was likely something that could be bought with money. Caden was as rich as a king and wasn't particularly interested in things that money could buy. However, since Charlie had mentioned it, he naturally wanted to show his support. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "Despite your busy schedule, you're still thinking of us. I'm truly honored, and on behalf of everyone, I thank you." Charlie chuckled. "You're welcome." Caden respectfully replied, "If there's nothing else, I'll go ahead and ask Miss Ito to come over." "Okay." Caden retreated and went back to the martial arts hall. He called Nanako over and said in a low voice, "Miss Ito, Mr. Wade is at the manager's office right now. He wants to see you." "What?" Nanako squealed in pleasant surprise. "Mr. Wade is here? Oh my, I'll go over now! Thank you, Master Howton."
After that, Charlie asked, "Has everything been going well here lately?" Caden clasped his hands respectfully and replied, "Everything has been going very well. With the follow-up mental techniques you provided from the Taoist Sect Hanbloom Method, everyone's foundations are very solid. This batch of students has made the fastest progress I've seen in all my years of teaching." Charlie remembered his disciple, Sonia, who had previously taken the entire Taoist Sect to Oskia on her own initiative, effectively becoming part of his sect. Since he didn't have time to manage them, he had left everything under Caden's supervision. Curious, he asked, "How are the Taoist Sect disciples doing in their training?" Caden responded, "These disciples' training progress has been much faster than when they were in the United States. Sonia is now like a workaholic, training all day, every day, and her progress is astonishing—beyond my expectations." He continued, unable to hide his admiration, "