Basic Meditation Method Class

After Chen Chuan withdrew his hand, the grass gradually stopped glowing.

He composed himself and turned his attention back to the Source of Magic Power.

As if he had made up his mind, Crimson, add some points for me!!!

In an instant, 2,000 points of Source of Magic Power poured into the meditation method like flowing water.

Tree of Life Meditation Method: Elementary Part Lv3. (2/300)

Spirit +4, Vitality Solidification effect activated.

Physique: .8.7+ Agility: 8.6+ Spirit: 30.1+

Skill: Tree of Life Meditation Method: Elementary Part Lv3. (2/300)

Source of Magic Power: 540

With only 540 points of Source of Magic Power left, there wasn't much he could do.

Chen Chuan decided to save them for later.

Chen Chuan closed his eyes, feeling the magic power surging through his body.

The changes brought by the Tree of Life Meditation Method at Lv3 far exceeded his expectations. Not only had his cultivation speed increased, but his control over plants had also grown more precise.

Chen Chuan felt he might not need to attend the basic meditation method class.

But to keep anyone from noticing how quickly he was improving, he decided to attend class as usual and find out how long it generally took people to learn the Life Meditation Method. He only needed to keep his apparent talent between that of an ordinary person and a genius.

Otherwise, if someone discovered that he had already learned the meditation method, and that his level was more than just the beginner stage...

If he revealed such outrageous talent before he understood the academy's situation, what awaited him might be endless schemes and danger.

Lie low first. Once I find someone to back me, I'll show my talent.

With that thought, Chen Chuan began to review his courses carefully.

The basic courses at all Wizard Academies were the same.

Reserve Wizard Apprentices could attend only four public lecture courses.

They were basic meditation methods, basic potion studies, basic botany, and basic beast communication.

Once you became a Third-Class Wizard Apprentice or higher, you could apply for public courses yourself. As for certain more specialized courses...

For example, potions, forging, more advanced spell techniques, or certain special advanced magic...

You had to apply to the corresponding instructor for those courses yourself.

You needed to make an equal exchange, either with currency or by working for them.

Chen Chuan quickly ran through tomorrow's schedule in his mind.

The basic meditation method class was scheduled for the morning, taught by a professor named Hailey Godwin.

The green-robed witch came across as both strict and professional, and she never allowed students to lose focus in her class.

"Tomorrow I'll have to pretend I'm still figuring it out," Chen Chuan muttered to himself, tapping his fingers unconsciously on the desk.

Early morning sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting long, slender streaks of light and shadow across Chen Chuan's desk.

He got his course handbook in order and prepared to head to the classroom building. Just as he opened his door, the door to villa 228 next door opened too. Lili stood in the doorway, her emerald-green hair especially striking in the morning light.

"Morning, Chen Chuan," Lili greeted him with a smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "You look full of energy."

"Morning." Chen Chuan nodded, keeping a polite distance. "Heading to class?"

"Yes. I heard there's going to be a practical exercise in today's meditation class.

Lili moved a little closer and lowered her voice. "I dreamed about the mother tree again last night. It seemed to be guiding us to do something."

Chen Chuan's heart stirred, but his expression remained unchanged. "Really? I didn't dream about it."

"Really?" A trace of disappointment crossed Lili's face. "Maybe it's because I'm still not close enough to it."

She paused, then suddenly said, "Oh, right. I found a very special valley on the mountain behind the academy. The plants there grow much faster than anywhere else."

"Really?" Chen Chuan raised an eyebrow.

"Mm, and the plants there seem to be conscious. They can respond to people's emotions." Lili's eyes lit up. "I want to take a look after class this afternoon. Want to come?"

Chen Chuan hesitated for a moment. Remembering that Lili might have had another purpose before, he decided to stay on guard. "We'll see. I might have other plans this afternoon."

"All right." Lili shrugged, somewhat disappointed.

Chen Chuan continued on his way, feeling a little more wary.

Lili seemed to know too much, and she was always steering him toward certain places, whether deliberately or not.

If this class was fairly basic, he would try not to come again afterward.

After all, it was only a basic course, and plenty of students studied it on their own.

The basic meditation method classroom was on the second floor of the classroom building. Faintly glowing vines covered the walls on both sides of the corridor.

When Chen Chuan and Lili entered the classroom, more than a dozen students were already sitting in their seats.

Chen Chuan went straight to a seat near the window in the back row.

Lili sat down next to Chen Chuan without hesitation.

Professor Hailey walked into the classroom with light steps, her emerald-green robes blending into the surroundings.

Her gaze swept across the room and finally landed on Chen Chuan. It lingered for a moment before moving away.

"Today we'll be studying the third part of elementary meditation." Hailey's voice was cool and firm. "Please turn to part three in your books: resonance in meditation methods."

The four basic public courses were not adjusted to match the students' progress. Each course simply repeated in an endless cycle, so most people joined partway through and studied what they didn't understand on their own or found someone to help them catch up later.

"When a reserve wizard advances to Third-Class Wizard Apprentice, one of the hurdles is achieving resonance with the Seed of Life." Hailey's voice was calm and clear.

"Not everyone can master it easily.

"The essence of resonance is actually linking yourself to nature and comprehending its power, thereby gaining an understanding of the true meaning of life."

"The Seed of Life is itself a part of nature."

"But attempting to resonate with the Seed of Life rashly is actually very dangerous, especially for those of you who haven't reached 20 spirit. So we can start by resonating with plants and practicing the feeling of linking with them, gaining experience for resonating with the Seed of Life later."

Professor Hailey's tone suddenly grew serious. "Please close your eyes and focus on your breathing.

"Imagine that you are a seedling, rooted in the earth, drawing in the breath of life around you."

The faint sound of breathing filled the classroom. Chen Chuan closed his eyes as instructed, but his mind remained exceptionally clear.

He could sense Lili sitting beside him, giving off faint fluctuations of magic power.

"Now, try to sense the plants around you." Hailey's voice was like a spring breeze. "Find the plant with which you have an affinity and establish an initial connection."

At the slightest movement of Chen Chuan's will, the vines around him seemed to respond already.

After all, at Lv3, he was already firmly in the upper-middle range among Third-Class Apprentices.

Chen Chuan composed himself and deliberately slowed his perception, letting the vines respond only faintly so he wouldn't reveal his true level.

He noticed several students in the front rows frowning deeply, evidently struggling to get into the right state.

"Focus. Imagine your breath is like roots, extending into every inch of space." Hailey's voice rang out again, carrying a strange rhythm. "Feel the pulse of the plants' life, and let your consciousness merge with it."

Lili took a deep breath and leaned forward slightly, seemingly doing her utmost to sense something. Out of the corner of his eye, Chen Chuan glimpsed a barely perceptible green glow at her fingertips, resonating in some way with the grain of the wooden desk.

"Very good, Emily. You've already found the feeling of connecting," Hailey suddenly called out. "Please describe your experience."

A red-haired girl opened her eyes in delight. "Professor, I think I can... feel the breathing of the big tree outside the window. Every pulse feels like it's talking to me."

"This is the initial manifestation of resonance." Hailey nodded in satisfaction. "Everyone else, keep trying. Don't get distracted."