Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups-Chapter 160 - 141: Things Worth Believing In

In the evening, the light was soft.

Faint sounds of hymnal chanting drifted from the Meditation Hall.

It seemed as if a multitude of devotees had gathered there, engaged in prayer.

Suddenly, the music stopped.

A moment later, with a creak,

the thick solid wood door was pushed open, and a large crowd poured out.

Chattering and talking as they walked.

Each face showed an excitement as if they had just touched an incredibly novel world.

The originally tranquil atmosphere suddenly became exceptionally noisy.

Among the crowd, Fang Cheng walked alone with his hands in his pockets.

He vaguely felt someone watching him from behind but disregarded it without turning around.

Chen Jiandong turned off the hall’s lights and was the last to walk out.

His gaze briefly swept around, finally resting on a young man wearing glasses, gentle and scholarly in appearance.

A promising candidate from the first class, yet his recent performances were completely unrecognizable.

Not only had he made no progress, but he even struggled to achieve the most basic shallow level of Meditation.

Chen Jiandong shook his head slightly in disappointment, then comforted himself.

Oh well, if it’s not suitable, it’s not suitable.

After all, some people are naturally sensitive in constitution, prone to resistance during meditation.

Fortunately, after expending so much resource and effort, they have still found some moldable talents.

He hoped that the other candidates would smoothly attain enlightenment and qualify to participate in the sea festival ceremony.

With these thoughts on his mind, Chen Jiandong closed the door and walked towards the main building.

In the distance.

Fang Cheng passed the main building’s corridor and saw a familiar figure standing ahead.

"It’s still early; shall we go for a walk?"

Dressed in disguise, Lin Chuqiao approached with a smile, seemingly waiting for him.

"Okay."

Fang Cheng nodded.

A group of female tourists nearby curiously eyed the duo.

After all, Fang Cheng, with his gold-rimmed glasses and handsome scholarly appearance, was taking a walk with an unremarkable-looking ’glasses girl’.

The women’s gaze towards Lin Chuqiao carried a hint of jealousy.

They whispered among themselves, speculating the reasons behind their companionship.

Could it be because both wore glasses, thus their poor eyesight drew them together?

In front of the training camp building.

Passing through several uninhabited villa houses, the two walked slowly along the roadside.

The road led from the middle of the mountainside training camp base all the way to the town below the mountain.

Reaching the bend on the slope, they could see the lit-up lights of the fishing port town.

"How is your learning here?"

Lin Chuqiao and Fang Cheng walked side by side, casually looking at the scenery, then she looked up and asked.

She seemed to have stuffed many things inside her clothes in her disguise, making her appear as tall and as heavy as Fang Cheng, who was a man.

Standing together, they indeed easily attracted comments from other women.

"It’s okay, but I feel it’s not quite suitable for me."

Upon her mention, Fang Cheng did not hide his concerns and voiced his doubts:

"The meditation methods taught by the True Thought Society are rather strange. Their meditation targets seem to be some deity, and their actions resemble those of a religious group."

Lin Chuqiao, hearing this, smiled gracefully:

"You’ve realized it already, they are indeed a bunch of heretics."

Fang Cheng then asked her:

"Does progressing to a higher level of deep Meditation necessarily require belief in a deity?"

Lin Chuqiao shook her head:

"Not worshipping gods, but must have something worth your belief."

Fang Cheng looked at her, puzzled.

Lin Chuqiao patiently explained:

"Meditation originated in the tribal period of humans and has evolved into various methods up to today. Even within religious groups, there are other methods."

"For instance, monks who practice the Bodhisattva Path need to make vows as the motivation and goal for their practice. The most famous are like the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s vow of not achieving Buddhahood until Hell is empty, and the Bodhisattva Guanyin’s twelve great vows to relieve suffering."

"However, this method of practice requires high wisdom and perseverance. The journey from the initiation of practice to the completion of Nirvana is incredibly long and arduous."

"Over one lifetime, or even through cycles of rebirth, continuously practicing without cease—it isn’t about simply making a vow to achieve your goal."

"The principle behind it is not something I fully understand, but in summary, it’s just as I said before: having something worth your belief and continuing steadfastly towards that goal."

After hearing Lin Chuqiao’s explanation, Fang Cheng nodded in understanding and then asked her:

"What is your meditation goal?"

"That’s why I came to Yong’an Island."

Lin Chuqiao curled her lips, revealing a mysterious smile:

"I can’t explain in detail, only that it involves the True Thought Society."

Seeing Fang Cheng was still curious, she continued:

"Remember I told you about accidentally getting involved with True Thought Society?"

"That incident led to the awakening of my Special Ability, but it also got me on their blacklist, which is why I came disguised this time, preparing to approach my target."

Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng couldn’t help but ask:

"What ability did you awaken?"

Lin Chuqiao stopped walking and turned to look at Fang Cheng.

"Asking someone about their abilities isn’t considered polite in our circle."

In her tone, the gleam behind her glasses shone brightly, filled with expectation.

"If I were to ask you now, would you tell me?"

Fang Cheng just gave a slight smile and didn’t respond.

Apparently, she had long considered herself one of those with special abilities.

Strictly speaking, possessing Skill Effect and Talent, he certainly belonged among those with abilities.

However, Fang Cheng did not sense any malice from this woman.

In fact, she had helped him many times without asking anything in return.

Instead of continuing to walk, they simply stood by the roadside, overlooking the island in the evening glow. freёnovelkiss.com

To the east was the long Cape, bathed in the sunset’s afterglow.

The quiet light of dusk poured continuously down through gaps in the clouds, making the sea surface glisten like scattered gold.

The entire day had been clear and sunny.

By evening, though, more clouds gathered, bringing a hint of chill.

The wind blew Lin Chuqiao’s hair, brushing across her cheeks.

At this moment, her appearance might seem ordinary, but she seemed even more approachable.

Fang Cheng turned his head to look at her and said earnestly:

"If you need it, as long as it’s within my capability, I can help you."

"We’ll see how things go; if my plan goes well, I can handle it myself."

Lin Chuqiao lifted her hand to tuck her hair behind her ear, with a charming smile:

"Of course, if I really encounter any difficulties, I won’t hesitate to ask for help."

Fang Cheng gave a slight smile.

Presumably, when Lin Chuqiao introduced herself for meditation, it was a spur-of-the-moment decision but also part of her calculations.

They stood and admired the scenery for a moment.

The clouds gradually darkened, and stars began to emerge, twinkling faintly.

The two then chatted as they walked back.

"What has Pan Wendi been up to these last few days? He ran out again this afternoon and even missed class."

Thinking of helping Lin Chuqiao conceal her identity, his roommate seemed even more elusive than himself, and Fang Cheng casually started the conversation.

"He went to handle something for me; he should be back by now?"

Hearing Fang Cheng’s question, Lin Chuqiao also showed a look of confusion and concern.