The Charismatic Charlie Wade

With a graceful gesture, Renard left the others standing outside the concealed chamber and entered it alongside Gideon.

As Gideon stepped into the hidden sanctuary, his guide, Renard, suddenly halted and bowed before him, addressing him as “Master Gideon.” It was an unexpected and marvelous sight to behold after all these years. Gideon’s presence filled him with delight, recognizing the magnitude of the person before him.

With a warm smile, Gideon extended his hand to help Renard rise. “Although you are not my direct student, you were nurtured by my younger colleague and regarded him as your esteemed mentor. In my eyes, you are no different from my personal disciple.”

Renard was overcome with excitement and respectfully inquired, “Master, where have you been all these years? Why didn’t you return here to pay a visit?”

Gideon countered, “Am I not already back?”

“Yes…” Renard nodded eagerly and asked again, “By the way, Master, you…”

“What have you experienced during these years? I wonder if you can share your captivating stories with me!” Gideon interrupted, a playful gleam in his eyes.

Gideon chuckled and remarked, “Can seventy years of life experiences be summarized in just a few words?”

to elaborate further. “But don’t be disheartened, my friend. The truth is, I have indeed discovered the secret

and he hastily

replied, his tone sincere. “For our generation, cultivating reiki is a preliminary victory. Without it, we cannot escape the clutches of life’s challenges, aging, sickness and

Renard asked, “Master, are you perhaps

one hundred and fifty-six years old.

yearningly, “You don’t even

of the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It would bring me immense satisfaction to reach such a remarkable era, having personally witnessed history unfold and progress in its wake. That day, when it comes, will be the ultimate reward, pleasure and

Renard knelt down once more, bowing his head heavily and pleaded, “Master Gideon, please teach me the path to longevity. If you agree, I am willing to devote my life to serving you. Without any hesitation and even in the face

to uncover the secret to a prolonged existence. He had devoted

and sighed deeply before speaking earnestly, “I returned here after so many years with one purpose to find you and the disciples of

up at Gideon, his voice choked with emotion. “Master, are you truly willing to bestow upon your disciples the

And you, Renard, were raised by my junior brother. I hope that you can embark on a journey of a long and fulfilling life alongside me. Together, we shall explore the wonders of

knelt down, he performed three resounding kowtows, enthusiastically proclaiming, “Master, I pledge to be your disciple and promise to overcome any challenge that

stay at Evercloud Temple. During that time,