Chapter - 5466

Maria couldn't help but chuckle when she saw Charlie's serious expression. "Young Master, close-in defense might take out Jarvis, but it may not work on Morgana. Besides, Morgana is the only one who knows the exact location of the Master's past practice. Please bear with it and let's not end Morgana's life here."

Charlie laughed and replied, "I'm just being emotional. Even if someone could bring the near-defense gun here, it's not a safe option."

Maria nodded, saying, "Young Master, there's no surveillance here. Just wait for a moment; I'll go pay homage to the ancestors of the Clark family up ahead."

Gallantly, Charlie replied, "I'll wait for you here."

Maria smiled apologetically and then disappeared into the nearby pine forest.

Five minutes later, Maria emerged from the forest with red eyes.

At the same time, a group of five or six outdoor enthusiasts arrived from the direction Charlie and Maria came from. One of them exclaimed, "What a stunning view! This place is flat and spacious, perfect for camping. Why don't we stay here tonight?"

"Absolutely!" a young girl agreed. "Let's set up the tents and secure the site. Later, I'll explore the surrounding mountains and return to cook for an evening bonfire party."

A young man chimed in, "I'll inform Hector and the others and share the coordinates so they can bring the second group over."

"Sounds great!" the girl replied with a smile. "We're in for a fun night. Let's hurry and find a spot for the tents and I'll gather some firewood after that."

Maria overheard their conversation and came back to Charlie, reaching out to hold his arm affectionately. "My dear, I want to camp here too! How about we buy some equipment and experience camping ourselves?"

Before Charlie could respond, she turned to the outdoor enthusiasts and asked cheerfully, "Can we join you? We don't have any camping experience, but we'd love to give it a try!"

The girl smiled and said, "Sure, but we don't have extra tents. If you want to camp, you should head to town and buy one as soon as possible. We can have a bonfire party tonight!"

Maria beamed and replied, "Thank you!”

Then said to Charlie “Let's hurry and get some equipment!"

Charlie was taken aback by Maria's suggestion. In front of others, he had to play along and said vaguely, "Baby, the altitude here is quite high and there's no shelter around. We have no experience, so if a strong wind comes, we might get blown away. I'm afraid it's not safe."

Maria was undeterred and replied, "Can't we secure the tent with ground nails? Even with strong winds, the tent won't budge if properly anchored."

She added with a playful smile, "Didn't you just learn how to tie ground nails with my cousin? It'll come in handy now."

Charlie knew Maria was referring to Zeba and the ‘mental method’ was the technique he learned to hide his aura from others. However, he was unsure if Morgana could still see through it.

Maria, seemingly aware of Charlie's concerns, assured him, "Don't worry, dear. The south rarely experiences strong winds, especially on such a clear day. We'll only stay for one night and I'm sure the wind won't be a problem."

Charlie wasn't expecting Maria to be so persistent with the idea. He decided to take a different approach, suggesting they go down the mountain and discuss it on the way.

Maria happily agreed and they started descending.

Once they were out of earshot, Charlie asked, "Miss Clark, were you serious about camping there at night?"

Maria corrected him playfully, "Call me 'baby'! And yes, I was serious. I don't think Morgana would ever expect us to camp right under her nose."

Charlie sighed and replied, "If she senses the reiki in me, won't she be walking towards us?"

Maria confidently retorted, "Isn't the mental method Zeba taught you useful? You couldn't detect Zeba back in Willow Estates."

Charlie acknowledged the effectiveness of the technique but expressed his doubts about Morgana's perception.

Maria reassured him, saying, "Morgana's cautious this time, especially since she knows there's a stronger hidden enemy. She won't recklessly consume her energy to sense her surroundings. Besides, she won't want to reveal her cultivation and position by using reiki. So, my dear, I speculate that she won't discover you."

Maria added, "There are risks, but it'll take Morgana by surprise. She must be extra careful during her stay in China, keeping her aura hidden. With so many camping enthusiasts around, why would she suspect anything?"

Charlie couldn't help but ask, "Baby, can I ask you something?"

Maria smiled and encouraged him, "Of course, my dear. Go ahead."

Charlie asked with sincerity, "Have you always been this smart?"

Maria answered candidly, "No, in the past, I tried to avoid Morgana at all costs because she had a clear advantage over me. She controlled the situation for three centuries."

Maria then shifted her focus, saying with determination, "But this time is different. She knows she's at a disadvantage, so she'll be more cautious. That's precisely why we can be bolder!"