Maria looked at Charlie with red eyes and a slight smile on her face, then asked him, “Am I someone very special to you, young master?”
Charlie nodded without hesitation and said firmly, “Of course!”
Maria then asked, “If one day I died, what would that mean to you, young master?”
Charlie said, “That means I’ve lost a true confidant.”
Maria nodded slowly.
He understood Charlie’s feelings.
Because he and Charlie have the same feelings, both believe that the other is the most trustworthy person in the world.
At that time, the price of Pu-erh tea was still skyrocketing.
Like magic beans in fairy tales, the plant continuously grew many new shoots, and Charlie could feel that the Qi of each new shoot was always stronger than the previous generation.
Charlie felt that if development continued at this rate, Mother Pu-erh Tea could completely meet the cultivation needs of several hundred entry-level cultivators. Compared with snacks that are becoming increasingly scarce, this is definitely a huge renewable resource.
The only pity was that there were not many enlightened cultivators around.
However, if such a good thing was given to a martial artist like Ruoli, it would be an extremely precious Treasure, and would definitely be of great use in strengthening the body, increasing inner strength, and cultivation.
Although I don’t have the ability to train hundreds of cultivators, if I can train hundreds of martial artists in the Champs-Élysées Hot Springs Hotel to the peak of martial arts, they will definitely become a powerful force that should not be underestimated!
Seeing Maria hurriedly plucking the young shoots, but unable to keep up with her growth rate, Charlie immediately pulled her and said, “Let’s go, Miss Lin, let’s leave for now. There are still eight teleportation arrays on the remaining eight floors of the Four Directions Pagoda. I haven’t had time to explore them yet. Why don’t you come with me to take a look?”
“Okay!” Maria happily agreed, and said with a smile, “Since Mother Tea Pu feels so comfortable here, there’s no need to rush to pick too many tea leaves. I’ll trim the twigs later, then you can keep the twigs and leaves at your place. When we return to China, you can take them for me to use to make tea.”
Charlie immediately agreed and then took Maria to the teleportation array in the center of the square.
Charlie held Maria’s hand, thinking about going together to the teleportation array on the first floor of the Four Directions Pagoda, but to his surprise, the teleportation array did not respond at all.
He tried the second, third, and even all eight teleportation arrays except the fifth, but without exception, none of them succeeded.
Charlie felt confused and said to Maria, “The remaining eight floors seem to be locked. I don’t know if it’s really locked or I’m not capable enough, but I can’t get in.”
Maria said, “There might be some high level secrets there, but you don’t need to worry too much, young master. Once the base around the teleportation array is complete, you can come back here at any time and one day you will find a way to enter.”
Charlie nodded slightly and said helplessly, “That’s the only way I can comfort myself now.”
After saying that, he suddenly became interested and asked Maria, “Of the other teleportation arrays, which one do you want to visit the most, Miss Lin? Since we have nothing to do, why don’t we take a walk and have a look?”
Maria asked happily, “Will Young Master take me along?”
Charlie nodded seriously: “You choose the place, and we will go away for a few days to relax.”
Maria said with great joy, “Then I want to go to America!”
“American?”
Charlie thought that, considering Maria’s personality, she would prefer a remote place like Kilimanjaro or the Alps, but he never expected that the place he mentioned without thinking would be America.
Maria noticed Charlie’s surprise and smiled, then said, “I lived in America for a long time and received education in many universities there. At that time, I broadened my horizons there. Now, I think America is like a city where ordinary people go to college—there is always an affection for it. So, I have wanted to go back and visit it all these years.”
After hearing his words, Charlie immediately understood his feelings.
Even though he had only attended university for a short time, he knew that most people who graduated from university would miss their alma mater and the city where it was located.
Then he immediately said, “Then let’s go now. Which city do you want to visit first?”
Maria thought for a moment, then smiled and said, “Let’s go to Harvard!”
Charlie asked him, “Is Harvard in Massachusetts?”
“Yes.” Maria nodded.
Charlie asked him, “The teleportation point is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. How far is it from Harvard?”
Maria was surprised, then laughed and said, “These two places are about four thousand kilometers apart, from the west coast to the east coast.”
Then Maria added, “But since the teleportation point is in California, we can go to Sta
FAQ Novel
Q: Why is Charlie deeply regretful regarding Maria in this chapter?
A: Charlie is regretful because despite Maria’s extraordinary gifts and life, she cannot comprehend the Dao, and he currently lacks the ability to help her achieve enlightenment, which would extend her lifespan.
Q: How does Maria respond to Charlie’s concerns about her fate and lifespan?
A: Maria expresses deep satisfaction and gratitude for Charlie simply remembering her, stating she doesn’t aspire to enlightenment and considers herself more fortunate than most, even if her life were to end now.
What do you think of Charlie’s fervent wish to alter destiny for those he cherishes?