The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Charlie caught sight of Maria’s charming yet resistant expression.

He leaned in, urging, “I’ve managed to gather these, and it’d be a shame if you didn’t get a taste. Plus, you’re the only one who truly understands the essence of the Pu’er mother. Your intuition will guide you.”

After a moment, he added, “You’ve got to take a bite to know!”

With those words, he pushed a leaf to Maria’s lips and took another for himself. “Come on,” he pressed, “let’s savor it together.”

Maria found herself unable to resist his insistence. She cast him a fleeting glance before conceding, “Alright, I’ll give it a try.” As her words trailed off, she gently parted her lips, letting them close around the tender green leaf.

Seeing her take the bite, Charlie followed suit, chewing with a sense of assurance.

He had assumed this thing would carry the pleasant aroma of tea, expecting a good flavor. Yet, the reality surpassed his imagination, the moment the leaf met his palate, a burst of rich, pure energy enveloped his senses!

A single bite was enough to rejuvenate his spirit!

Although the energy content wasn’t substantial, its purity was extraordinary. And what’s more, this was unprocessed, fresh tea. It seemed the plant itself held reiki, a phenomenon Charlie had never before encountered.

Maria, too, felt the peculiar nature of this tea. As she chewed, it wasn’t astringent or bitter, but rather slightly sweet. The most astonishing part was the refreshing, comforting sensation it provided. She had tasted countless teas throughout her life, especially those produced by the Mother of Pu’er. Yet, she had never encountered a tea as miraculous as this.

Baffled, she turned to Charlie, her eyes filled with wonder. “Young master, why does this tea possess such remarkable effects? It’s as if a single taste erases all fatigue instantly! I recall that the tea from Pu’er mother never had this effect…”

expression grew solemn. “That’s because this leaf

incredulous. “How can that be? I heard from my father that certain herbs can be used to craft spiritual elixirs. But these materials must be combined and processed by experts to manifest reiki. This

and instead underwent rebirth after confronting the thunder’s wrath. It’s an experiential transformation, similar to the concept of immortals we discussed earlier. Maybe

wistful smile, he continued, “Apart from Pu’er mother, I’ve never encountered a plant inherently infused

reiki initially. Now, just as she’s sprouting, she exhibits

inquired, “What’s her current state,

can’t say for certain. But I sense that she’s more like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, undergoing a qualitative leap. When she endured the catastrophe three centuries ago, she must have left behind a thread of life, waiting these years. And now, after that tempest and lightning, she’s

furrow creased Maria’s brow. “What baffles me is how she managed to evade heavenly judgment and survive under the celestial thunder, how she

him. “If we nurture her properly, once she grows into a substantial tree,

voiced her astonishment, “Master, are you planning to take

“Leaving her here would be unwise. If she falls into the wrong hands or

she’s been here

This locale is unsuitable for her growth. Just as a person shouldn’t stumble in the same pit twice, a tree shouldn’t endure multiple failures. She

“Where do

reckon the upper courtyard of your Zilian Mountain Villa could work. Or, we might relocate her to the edge of your hot spring, but that hinges on your expertise in nurturing Pu’er tea

“Pu’er tea trees thrive in the Southern province’s climate. Altitude, sunlight,

standard Pu’er tea, she’s Pu’er mother. Having weathered the catastrophe, she now possesses Reiki, making her exceptionally adaptable. Your other courtyard, secluded and undisturbed, is an ideal spot. She won’t attract attention unless she grows too

if she struggles with Aurous Hill’s climate,