madnovel Chapter 5 Breakthrough of the First Level of Meditation
Chapter 5 Breakthrough of the First Level of Meditation
Zhang Lingyun shrugged in response to Xia Youran's suggestion.
He felt it wasn't necessary, at least not urgently at the moment.
"Do you have any spells that increase defense?" he asked the waiter.
Having experienced the explosion at noon today, he felt he lacked the means to save his life.
The waitress smiled and took out a bottle of blue potion.
"【Blade Protection】, this is a 0-level spell of the 【Protection School】, which can provide effective damage reduction against physical damage."
Zhang Lingyun was very satisfied and immediately bought one bottle, and then bought another bottle of "Mage's Hand".
Actually, he had his eye on other potions, but unfortunately he was short of money!
Even the lowest-tier, level 0 potions are this expensive; I wonder what astronomical prices high-tier potions would cost.
It seems that money is the most crucial factor in becoming stronger in this world!
The waitress seemed to like this handsome young man quite a bit, not only giving him a 10% discount but also offering him a free trial lesson.
"You can go up to the second floor and try out a meditation class; it's very helpful for beginners." She blinked her beautiful eyes.
Zhang Lingyun went up to the second floor.
The first thing you see is a spacious practice room.
The lights were clean and bright, making the room very bright and airy.
A faint fragrance wafted in the air, giving one a sense of peace.
The ground was neatly covered with yoga mats, and many people were sitting cross-legged on them, immersed in meditation.
Depending on the school of thought, the visions experienced during meditation can vary.
Some people were surrounded by water mist, while others had vines covering their feet.
The woman, still charming, sat in the seat closest to the door.
She was wearing a form-fitting beige yoga outfit, looking like a white-collar woman relaxing after get off work.
But the strange phenomena surrounding her were particularly striking.
He held an ancient book printed with a skull in his hands, and eerie skull-shaped runes swirled around him.
When Zhang Lingyun first saw it, he almost thought he had stumbled into a cult.
Xia Youran gently touched his arm.
"I used to come here often and I've seen this lady before. Can you guess what kind of cover she's using for the book?"
Zhang Lingyun answered in a conventional manner:
"Isn't it just sheepskin or cowhide?"
Xia Youran chuckled softly:
"That's a book made of human skin."
"What?" Zhang Lingyun was taken aback.
"She's from the Necromancer school, so she can legally possess these things."
After Xia Youran finished explaining, she asked with a smile:
"Guess again, how old is she this year?"
Zhang Lingyun looked the woman in front of him up and down.
Her hair was neatly styled in a bun, her light makeup was elegant and appropriate, and there wasn't a single wrinkle on her face.
The tight-fitting yoga clothes accentuated her beautiful figure, and she exuded a capable and efficient aura.
"She's probably not even forty," Zhang Lingyun guessed.
Xia Youran smiled even more happily:
"I'm seventy-five years old."
Zhang Lingyun's pupils contracted, and he gasped.
"This is a witch."
Xia Youran sighed softly, "You can't judge a witch's age by her appearance. Witches never show signs of aging. But when death comes, it's always sudden, like a bird in the sky, soaring one second and then crashing to the ground the next, dead!"
Zhang Lingyun nodded, having gained some new insights today.
He thought back carefully and realized that he had never seen an old and ugly witch in all the time he had been here.
Zhang Lingyun stroked his chin and asked:
"A 75-year-old veteran witch, she must be very strong, right?"
Xia Youran shook her head and smiled:
"On the contrary. She is a weak witch and will probably die soon. Unless she can make a breakthrough in her meditation technique, I estimate she will live for at most five more years."
The woman seemed to have heard this and glared at us unhappily.
Xia Youran shrugged indifferently, not thinking that what she had just said was too much.
Zhang Lingyun sighed inwardly. Witches really do have terrible personalities and find it hard to empathize with others.
The instructor in charge of the meditation room quickly noticed Zhang Lingyun's unfamiliar face and came over to greet her warmly.
She is also a beautiful witch.
She wore a neat bun hairstyle, a strapless tank top, and her toned abs were visible.
The small navel set against her wheat-colored skin had an indescribable allure.
"Hello! My name is Bai Lu. Is this your first time here?" the coach asked in a friendly tone.
Zhang Lingyun nodded in acknowledgment.
Upon learning that he had only just awakened today, Bai Lu's eyes showed even more admiration, and she asked:
"Which school of thought do you belong to? How many levels are in your [Awakening Card]?"
Remembering the principal's repeated instructions, Zhang Lingyun calmly lied, saying:
"【Spellcasting School】, Sixth Ring".
Upon hearing this, Bai Lu's face instantly became unsettled, revealing a clear look of surprise.
The initial talent of the [Six Rings] can be considered top-tier potential, making them a promising talent that various organizations want to recruit.
She immediately dropped her casual attitude and became exceptionally warm.
She taught him the basics of meditation step by step, her ample bosom almost touching Zhang Lingyun's body.
Zhang Lingyun breathed a sigh of relief.
I thought to myself how lucky I was not to tell the truth, otherwise who knows what this beautiful coach might have done.
Zhang Lingyun found an empty yoga mat, sat down, adjusted her breathing according to the instructor's guidance, and slowly immersed herself in meditation.
Without the slightest hesitation, he quickly emptied his mind and resonated with the surrounding magic.
In a short while, circles of pale silver runes slowly rose around him, shaped like a fine clock face.
It rotates slowly in circles, with a strange sense of rhythm.
Those meditating nearby turned to look, their faces filled with surprise.
Most people take a long time to calm their minds when they first start meditating.
The fact that he could manifest runes as soon as he sat down was something that no one present had ever seen before.
What's even more astonishing is that it only took ten minutes.
The runes around Zhang Lingyun suddenly lit up for a moment, clearly indicating that he had broken through to the first level of meditation.
A low murmur arose from the crowd.
The witch from the Necromancer School, who was not far away, watched this scene, her fingers tightly gripping the human skin book, her face filled with resentment.
She has been stuck on this level for countless years, unable to grasp its secrets.
The newly awakened boy in front of her easily crossed a threshold that she could never reach in her entire life.
But apart from being unwilling to accept it, she seemed to have no other choice.
This world is inherently unfair; hard work doesn't always guarantee a reward.
Most of the time, one percent talent is far more important than ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Bai Lu looked at Zhang Lingyun in surprise, seeing that he had broken through to the first level of meditation in the blink of an eye.
She was initially overjoyed, but then suddenly realized something was wrong.
She stroked her pointed chin with her fingertips, pondered for a moment, and then immediately realized what she meant.
"That kid lied to me just now, didn't he?"