The Amazing Son in Law 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…”

Charlie’s expression grew solemn. “That’s because this leaf contains reiki.”

“Reiki?!” Maria exclaimed, 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 leaf

has just sprouted; how could it hold reiki?”

Charlie replied, “Perhaps this is why Pu’er mother failed to transcend her calamity 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 Pu’er mother has truly become a plant-based immortal.”

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

reiki.”

Maria’s excitement was palpable. “I doubt she’s following the path of an immortal. After all, she lacked reiki initially.

Now, just as she’s sprouting, she exhibits aura. Immortals suggest limited room for growth and a lack of qualitative

shifts in strength.”

Charlie inquired, “What’s her current state, then?”

Maria shook her head. “I 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

received a blessing akin to a weathered dragon’s!”

A furrow creased Maria’s brow. “What baffles me is how she managed to evade heavenly judgment and survive

under the celestial thunder, how she secured that lifeline.”

Uninterested in the specifics, Charlie gazed at the seedling before him. “If we nurture her properly, once she grows

into a substantial tree, imagine the potential. Merely plucking and ingesting a few leaves daily could make you an

unparalleled master.”

Maria voiced her astonishment, “Master, are you planning to take her away?”

“Absolutely!” Charlie declared. “Leaving her here would be unwise. If she falls into the wrong hands or is

mishandled by an inexperienced individual, it would be a waste.”

Maria hesitated. “But… she’s been here for millennia. This is her origin…”

Charlie waved his hand dismissively. “No, she’s been here for ten thousand years, failing the calamity each time.

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 must change surroundings and receive proper care.”

Maria inquired, “Where do you believe she’d thrive?”

Charlie contemplated. “I 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 trees.”

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

temperature, and humidity there are ideal. Aurous Hill’s winters are too harsh for them.”

Charlie smirked. “She isn’t a 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 tall in a few years. If that happens, we’ll consider relocating

her.”

Charlie continued, “And if she struggles with Aurous Hill’s climate, we could construct a greenhouse simulating

these conditions.”

Quietly, Maria ventured, “Master, do you intend to harvest her leaves daily?”

Charlie didn’t flinch from the truth. “Certainly, isn’t that the purpose of nurturing tea trees? Just as an apple tree is

grown to bear fruit, a tea tree is cultivated for its leaves. Once she’s taller, I can’t simply let her remain as an

ornamental plant.”

Maria couldn’t refute the logic behind his straightforward words.

After a pause, she mustered her request. “If you do take her away, master, I have a condition. Will you consider it?”

Charlie grinned. “Lay it out…”

With utmost seriousness, Maria stipulated, “My request is that you refrain from plucking her leaves until they grow

denser, until she matures. What do you say?”

Charlie nodded eagerly. “No problem. I admit her leaves are pure, though not in abundance. For effects

comparable to elixirs, I’d have to harvest more. But for now, let’s focus on her growth.”

Maria sighed in relief. “It’s feasible to transplant her, as long as her roots aren’t harmed. Extra soil will prevent

stress. But the journey might affect her delicacy. Despite being Pu’er mother, she’s freshly emerged.”

Charlie assented, “So, let’s stay here. I’ll arrange a plane at Banna’s airport. We’ll dig her out, and fly directly to

Aurous Hill once it’s done.”

Concerned, Maria inquired, “And Morgana? She’s likely in Shiwan Mountain now.”

Charlie waved her concern aside. “She can wait. We’ll let her go for now. After she’s left, we’ll review her path and

pinpoint her location in Shiwan Mountain.”

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