Chapter 6077

Tara decided to follow Charlie's advice, attempting to connect with the energy of the alcohol coursing through her body. As she immersed herself in it, she suddenly felt as though she was observing herself from the outside, her consciousness becoming a spectator within her body, witnessing the energy swirling and expanding within her. Previously, her inner vision had only just begun to develop and hadn’t reached a profound level. However, the influence of the alcohol opened pathways, allowing her to follow the spiritual energy, and she experienced a deeper inner vision that felt utterly enchanting. The strength of the alcohol began to overwhelm her, leaving her feeling slightly unsteady. Unable to resist, she glanced at Charlie. But before she could utter a word, he filled her glass once more. Tara imagined her body as an engine, with the potent white wine acting as the fuel that powered it. Sensing that her fuel supply was dwindling, she quickly seized the glass and downed it all. This left Tawanna, who stood beside her, astonished. She subconsciously leaned in to examine the bottle, exclaiming, "Is wine that’s 53 degrees like drinking water? Miss Decker has such impressive alcohol tolerance!" Charlie smiled and replied, "Ms. Decker is trying to capture the sensation of drunkenness." Tawanna felt a pang of jealousy at this. You two shared the same suite, and here she was, consuming white wine as she tried to intoxicate herself. If she left now, wouldn’t you end up alone? As that thought crossed her mind, she impulsively grabbed an empty wine glass and said, "Mr. Wade, please pour me a glass too. I'd like to experience the feeling of being drunk as well." Charlie responded, "But you have a performance tomorrow. You shouldn’t drink too much." Tawanna shrugged it off, saying, "The performance is at 7 PM, so there’s no harm in drinking now. If I get too tipsy, I can just sleep it off. I haven't rested well in a while." In truth, she considered that if she drank too much, at worst, she could simply lie there. You two were undoubtedly going to do something, and she figured she might as well join. Charlie didn’t overthink it. Since Tawanna was eager to drink, he poured her a glass and handed it over. Tawanna caught a whiff of the strong alcohol and felt a mix of apprehension and resolve, ultimately deciding to steel herself and guzzle the wine down. She had never consumed white wine before and clearly underestimated the potency of such a high-quality brew. After finishing her first glass, her stomach and esophagus felt ablaze, causing her significant discomfort. Despite the burning sensation, she fought through it. Before she could recover, her mind became heavy as if weighed down by lead, her vision blurred, and she felt a little floaty. Holding her forehead, she murmured while swallowing hard, "This wine is frightening, like gasoline. Oh no, I feel a bit tipsy and might just fall asleep..." As she said this, she looked at Charlie with bleary eyes, pleading naïvely, "Mr. Wade, if you and Miss Decker are planning to do something, please take me along. I’m easygoing about it! Everything’s voluntary!" After saying this, she tilted her head back and slumped against the sofa, drifting into a daze. Noticing that she wasn't pretending, Charlie let her lie there and paid her no mind. Instead, Tara opened her eyes and asked, confused, "Mr. Wade, what did Miss Tawanna mean when she said she wanted to join in? Does she also need to practice?" Charlie waved his hand dismissively, saying, "It’s not a big deal for her to practice." Tara still looked puzzled, "Then what did she mean by that? I'm not sure I understand..." "You don’t need to think too much about it..." Charlie said, awkwardly shaking his head before redirecting the conversation, "By the way, how do you feel right now?" Tara was quite naïve about matters between men and women, and hearing Tawanna speaking so brazenly only deepened her confusion. Sensing Charlie's reluctance to delve into an explanation, she didn’t press further. Instead, she recalled thoughtfully and stated, "Mr. Wade, I followed your guidance and didn’t try to interfere with the alcohol's effects deliberately. It seems I truly have entered a deeper inner vision. My perception feels sharper than before."

Charlie inquired, "Have you discovered your own sea of consciousness yet?" "Not yet," Tara answered, shaking her head. "The British Lord once tasked the Governor with leading me to find a way to open my sea of consciousness, but I’ve never found a method to access it." Every person has their own sea of consciousness, akin to a vast ocean within their spiritual awareness. Unlocking this sea is essentially unlocking one's boundless potential. Some individuals come to realize the truth first and then open their sea of consciousness, while others, like geniuses, may first open their sea of consciousness and then grasp the truth from it, much like Nanako. However, attaining enlightenment doesn’t guarantee the opportunity to open the sea of consciousness. Every step beyond enlightenment acts like a threshold, weeding out most individuals and leaving only a precious few. Most who attain enlightenment remain trapped outside its threshold, unable to access their sea of consciousness. Meanwhile, the majority who can unlock their sea of consciousness struggle to open the Soul Palace. Charlie, although still inexperienced with the Soul Palace, was sure that once he did manage to open it, it would be like stepping into a new world, leading to significant growth in his abilities. With a sigh, he turned to Tara and said, "The sea of consciousness resides in your mind; so to find it, you'll need to break through within your own introspection. The deeper your introspection, the more beneficial it becomes for your cultivation, so you should explore it further." With that, Charlie poured her another glass of wine, stating, "When one avenue proves effective, it’s worth pursuing. Let the power of the alcohol carry your consciousness further. Sometimes, there are indeed shortcuts in practice, but they tend to be hidden, much like a game of hide and seek. You’ll have to discover them on your own, and luck might play a role too. I believe that the strange poison within you could also be removed by sheer chance in the future." He comforted her further, "But don’t worry, whether it’s you or Zeba, I will do everything in my power to assist you." Tara sighed, reflecting, "In the past, I had to rely solely on my own exploration. While the British Lord sometimes rewarded me with elixirs and fragments of mental techniques, he never personally instructed or guided me like you do, Mr. Wade. I no longer even think about whether the strange poison in my body can be removed. I only hope that you can eliminate the Warriors Den tumor in the future and save innocent people from suffering." Charlie looked at her and asked, "If the Warriors Den is gone, what will happen to the Decker family?" "This..." Tara hesitated, shaking her head after a long pause, "I don’t know. The Decker family has been enslaved and controlled by the Warriors Den for many years, but the truth is, we’ve also committed many wrongs and atrocious acts. If the Warriors Den disappears, I hope the Decker family can find the right path and live like ordinary people in the future." Charlie nodded seriously, saying, "That’s why you must survive. When the Warriors Den is alive, you’ll need to uproot it and then guide the Decker family onto the right path. You must maintain your moral integrity and not lead the entire Mirren family astray like Morgana did." Tara was touched and nodded, declaring, "If I can truly live to see that day, I will follow your teachings, Mr. Wade, and ensure that the Decker family embraces goodness wholeheartedly. If I falter in this, I would deserve to perish under your sword!" Charlie nodded in satisfaction, "Keep pushing forward. I will support you in your journey to uncover your sea of consciousness!"