Avatar - Conquering the Elements-Chapter 116

Yo. The Wan Shi Tong Library.

Since my intimate encounter with Gaia, there's been noticeable progress. Our lovemaking sessions, once limited to a mere few minutes of hurried thrusting, have now evolved into full-fledged sex. On one hand, I appreciate her sensitivity—who wouldn't want to hear genuine moans or see a face contorted in ecstasy? On the other hand, being left unsatisfied every time wasn't ideal. She noticed this herself, which is why she started inviting Driya to join us in bed. It made things far more exciting!

Our first threesome was wonderful! Likely, the girls' nature played a big role—they didn't compete for attention but simply enjoyed the intimacy. This was especially true for Gaia, who had only recently discovered the world of physical pleasure but had already become its willing "captive." No, her goal of having a child hasn't vanished; she's just genuinely enjoying the process of conception now. Driya teases her, saying even she wasn't so eager for affection, which embarrasses Gaia immensely.

Enough about romance. Recently, Celine wanted to explore the world—not just day trips, but a full-fledged journey. Honestly, it was past time for her to truly understand human culture and mindset. After all, our society consists solely of spirits and a father who's hard to comprehend, which might backfire on her someday.

Plus, Roku reminded me of his hidden stashes in nearly every province. Those funds could breathe new life into the nation's economy. Yes, before the Beifong's rise to power, there were corrupt rulers and bandit groups, but it wasn't as bad as under the Dao Fei's reign. Still, they took a hefty slice of the pie.

Most of this money will fund micro and small businesses, with Beifong representatives handling the accounts. I'll provide the resources. The remainder will fund an event to find individuals who've dedicated their lives to martial arts. I'm hopeful we'll discover a "diamond" among them—someone like Piandao or Avatar Kyoshi, who mastered the mysteries of life energy.

Provincial rulers have been informed of our plans. Each region will have a week. Lao has already issued a decree for them to gather people in specific cities for martial arts festivals. It's good to have connections—no advertising costs, but I can offer worthy prizes for those who excel.

Of course, it's like searching for a needle in a haystack. If there were an unparalleled master, people would already be talking, like with Piandao, whose fame reached the Earth Kingdom. But as they say, trying isn't torture, so why not? In the near future, I'll do something similar in the Fire Nation islands. The spark there is already growing into a full-blown fire, affecting countless lives.

"Look at her little face, so serious!" Driya whispered, watching Celine pack for the trip. "She even asked Wan Shi Tong to borrow books, promising to return them safely. Our girl is so grown up!"

"Sometimes Driya forgets Celine isn't a full spirit..." I thought, wondering what she finds so fascinating in simple things. Our daughter's mental development far outpaces her appearance. It's unusual for human children. I suspect she absorbed some general knowledge from her mother's energy. "It's a shame she'll soon reach the intermediate level..." I sighed, knowing she'll visibly age then.

Celine kept glancing at us suspiciously, wary of another parental "hug attack."

Soon, we left the library. We had to wait for Gaia, who didn't know what to do with her plants since the library residents refused to care for them. Before her mood soured, I suggested taking them with us and planting them along our journey. Everyone loved the idea, and Driya proudly presented her new creation: a plant-carriage that would monitor its "passengers"—the flowers and flora she'd cultivated over months, filling an entire library floor.

How does a journey go with three nature spirits? If not everything, then a great deal is possible. No pesky insects bothered us, and our meals were abundant with vegetables, fruits, and berries. Best of all was watching curious Celine make new friends daily. Not humans, not even spirits... but animals, for nature includes fauna too.

Our first guest was a small elephant shrew. Drawn by the delicious smells, it dared approach our lavish table. I don't speak animal languages, but Driya and Gaia translated Celine's conversation with the long-trunked creature.

The shrew wasn't a shrew at all but a true gentleman, politely asking for some berries to surprise his family.

"Dad, this mister is asking us to share our food," Celine said, unaware her mothers had already told me. "I don't think it'll be a big loss for us," she continued. "Here, take these to delight your family," she gathered a handful of treats, wrapping them in a plant pouch for easy carrying.

The next day, the shrew returned with his family to thank Celine. Who knew such things happened...

Our second acquaintance was a swamp resident—a crocodilosom, a reptilian catfish. This kind creature "terrorized" Celine as she rode it through the Foggy Swamp, which we visited while preparing for the first martial arts festival.

Over a few days, we chatted with Banyan and admired the tribe's many children. The health I'd restored had spurred them to create new little ones, with an unusually high percentage of gifted individuals.

We visited various notable places. Once, a funny situation arose. Just after crossing Snake Pass as a family, we nearly bumped into June and Shizuka. The issue is, I keep forgetting—or fearing—to discuss my other bodies, each with their own women. Especially since they only recently met each other. I don't want to test their patience again. Kaya knows the full story, but Shizuka only knows about Roku and Yuki, and even that she figured out herself. After all, Roku is well-known, and it's unlikely a leader of another nation has so much free time. That time, I told Shizuka I could split myself, omitting the number of bodies. I don't want to lie to my loved ones, so I promised to introduce everyone once I control the Fire Nation. Plus, I think Ursa isn't ready to accept other women yet.

The former Kyoshi Warrior leader and ex-mercenary showed maturity, finding common ground. They even offered to help Roku, quickly tiring of sitting in Omashu. Still, I didn't expect to see them here and now...

"Those pretty aunts smell like Dad," Celine mused, watching June and Shizuka's backs as they headed toward the pass.

"Shizuka, I remember—she's... um... also... your mom?" Driya struggled to explain tactfully. "The other is another aunt close to your father," she did better the second time.

"Then why didn't we greet them?" Celine asked, squinting at me.

"Heh-heh, it's not that simple," I tried to dodge. Or am I overcomplicating it?

"Lying isn't good, Father!" she said, using the formal "Father" instead of her usual "Dad," signaling she understood something.

"Oh! Look at that bird-reptile!" I pointed to a tree. "We haven't seen that coloration before!" Yes, I shamelessly fled the conversation. I never lied, just omitted details!

This moment reminded me of trust's importance. But I don't want to lose it abruptly, so I'm still waiting for the right moment to reveal everything.

Another question: why seek combat knowledge tied to life energy? It's simple: I've hit a ceiling. My energy source grows steadily, but its application lacks diversity.

All this time, I've practiced Piandao's, the Yu Yang archers', and Avatar Kyoshi's techniques. I've had successes, merging them into a cohesive system. It wasn't easy; the main issue was technique override. For example, using anything beyond Kyoshi's enhancement method automatically reset it, making space for the new technique. It's like trying to open a second program on a single-tasking DOS system.

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Over time, I improved my control, allowing simultaneous use of all techniques. Physical enhancements paired with Piandao's explosive energy bursts, complemented by the Yu Yang archers' keen vision.

I've only created one new technique myself. The main—and only—obstacle to creating all the techniques my imagination holds is the risk to my life. One tiny mistake... and it's over! You could lose your life or become crippled! Life energy doesn't forgive errors.

I'm still shocked by my actions. One mistake in healing with life energy could've been disastrous. Thankfully, I had a solid foundation in simple water healing. I can't imagine the consequences otherwise...

Later, I calmed down. After all, I've known this energy for years and can call myself, if not a master, then a skilled apprentice. But I now approach untrodden paths with caution.

The new technique isn't particularly creative. I release life energy from my body, coating myself with it, increasing my resistance to elemental damage. Don't confuse it with physical damage—a conqueror's thrown rock will still flatten me. But if, say, a conqueror or spirit tries to grab me with water, they'll expend far more energy, as life energy resists and repels foreign energy. My green fire does something similar.

I think it'll work especially well against pure spirits. I've determined that a conqueror's fire is largely real, involving chemical reactions, while spiritual fire relies on energy. This is why a mage's fire easily penetrates protective barriers, but a spirit's fire directed at me loses half its power instantly.

Magical energy, or spiritual? Why do they resist each other? Perhaps in another universe, where the boy with arrows exists, the world wasn't divided, and now spirits and humans—who've developed life energy—are fiercely clashing.

Decided: I'll discuss this again with Wan Shi Tong!