Chapter 2 Uncovering the Secrets

Jim Chris thought to himself, "School benefits are indeed good. The first-grade superior spiritual energy training room can be used for free for two hours every day." He recalled how his mother had used good deeds to upgrade their home's spiritual energy to first-grade superior, but it only reached a spiritual energy value of 7. Wellesley Fifth High School was built on a third-grade lower-grade spiritual vein and had 300 training rooms. These rooms were divided into three grades, each with 100 rooms, corresponding to first-level lower, middle, and upper-grade spiritual energy.

The training rooms for senior high school students had the highest concentration of spiritual energy in the first tier. Jim Chris began his practice, turning on the auxiliary training video mode and sitting upright on the cushion. Since he had just broken through to the fifth level of Qi training, he focused on basic Qi-nourishing techniques to stabilize his realm. As he practiced, warm currents flowed through his meridians, and the pale white spiritual energy in the room merged with his increased spiritual power.

Time passed slowly, and Jim Chris became immersed in his practice. The soul-calming spell in the practice room eventually woke him up, and he reluctantly exited the room. A female classmate rushed in, swiped her card, and closed the door. Jim Chris joined the other students who had also finished their practice. As he walked out, he greeted his desk mate, Mario Dean, who looked unhappy.

Mario Dean shared that he had seen Darrel Cole enter a training room with a second-level spiritual vein, which was typically reserved for teachers. Jim Chris was surprised, wondering who had given Darrel Cole access to such a high-end training room. Except for the principal's exclusive third-level training room, the ten second-level training rooms were highly sought after, even by teachers, who had to queue up for a turn.

Mario Dean revealed to Jim Chris that Darrel Cole had entered a second-level training room, implying that a teacher had given him their training resources. Mario Dean speculated that it must be Chad Thompson, who had failed to build his foundation and was now devoted to education. Mario Dean's tone was filled with envy and jealousy. "I wish I was Darrel Cole. It's so unfair. The school doesn't do anything about it."

Their conversation was overheard by nearby classmates, one of whom was outraged. A boy exclaimed that although society may not be fair, the school should maintain fairness and justice on the surface. He felt that a teacher giving training resources to a student was unfair to others and considered reporting it to the Academic Affairs Office. However, a female classmate intervened, revealing that Darrel Cole had officially become Chad Thompson's disciple during the holiday and was registered in the inheritance hall of the Wellesley Education Department.

This meant that Chad Thompson was now Darrel Cole's master, and the master-apprentice relationship took precedence over school rules. Jim Chris felt envious, thinking that if he had access to a second-level spiritual vein for a semester, he could be promoted to the sixth level of Qi training. Students at Jim Chris's level may not be able to enter the four major Taoist academies, but they can still aim for the second-level Taoist academy or choose a third-level Taoist academy.

Jim Chris wondered why no teacher had taken a liking to him, despite having true spiritual roots. Jim Chris decided to focus on his own goals and not get involved in disputes. After using the free practice room time at school, he headed home. His mother had spent a significant amount on a first-grade, top-quality spiritual vein to help him prepare for the college entrance examination.

When Jim Chris arrived home, he found it empty, as his parents were working overtime to support the family. He cooked spiritual rice and began cutting large yellow paper into standard talisman papers in his mother's studio. By the time the spiritual rice was cooked, Jim Chris had cut over a hundred pieces of blank talisman paper. He packaged them into dozens, tied them with spirit rope, and put them into boxes.

This side job allowed him to earn extra good merits. Jim Chris took photos of the packaged talisman papers and listed them on the official online trading market. He expected bids to come in within a week and planned to sell to the highest bidder. Since he couldn't afford transportation fees, he only traded face-to-face in Phenix City.

After eating the spiritual rice, Jim Chris cleaned up and entered his bedroom. Jim Chris preferred practicing Qi in his own room, despite having a special training room at home. The training room's spiritual energy would spread throughout the house if the door was left open, and the soul-sealing restrictions would prevent any energy from escaping.

However, this meant that the concentration of spiritual energy in the house was not as high as in the school's training room.

Nevertheless, Jim Chris was satisfied with the arrangement. As he prepared to practice, he noticed the tortoise shell on his bedside table and exclaimed in frustration. "Mom, why did you bring this unlucky thing here?" He had told his mother before that he didn't like the tortoise shell, but she seemed to have forgotten.

The tortoise shell was a decorative item that his mother had bought from a street vendor. It was supposed to bring good luck and prosperity, but Jim Chris didn't believe in such superstitions. He thought it was just a waste of money.

Jim Chris put the tortoise shell aside and began his practice. He sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and focused on his breathing. As he inhaled and exhaled, he felt his spiritual energy flowing through his body.

After practicing for an hour, Jim Chris felt refreshed and energized. He opened his eyes and noticed that the room was darker than before. He looked out the window and saw that the sun had set, casting a warm orange glow over the city.

Jim Chris stood up and stretched his arms and legs. He felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment after practicing. He walked over to the window and looked out at the city, feeling grateful for the opportunity to cultivate his spiritual energy.

As he stood there, Jim Chris thought about his goals and aspirations. He wanted to become a powerful cultivator and make a name for himself in the spiritual world. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he was determined to work hard and achieve his dreams.

After a few minutes of reflection, Jim Chris turned away from the window and began to prepare for bed. He changed into comfortable clothes, brushed his teeth, and lay down on the bed.

As he drifted off to sleep, Jim Chris felt a sense of peace and contentment. He knew that he still had a long way to go on his spiritual journey, but he was excited for the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.

The next morning, Jim Chris woke up feeling refreshed and energized. He got out of bed, stretched his arms and legs, and began his morning routine. After washing his face and brushing his teeth, he went downstairs to the kitchen to make some breakfast.

As he cooked his breakfast, Jim Chris thought about his plans for the day. He had a busy schedule ahead of him, with classes and training sessions at school. He also wanted to work on his talisman papers and list them for sale on the online market.

After finishing his breakfast, Jim Chris packed his bag and headed out the door. He walked to school, enjoying the fresh air and the sound of birds chirping. As he walked, he felt a sense of excitement and anticipation for the day ahead.

When Jim Chris arrived at school, he went straight to his classroom. He took out his books and notes, and began to review for his upcoming exams. As he studied, he felt a sense of focus and determination. He knew that he had to work hard if he wanted to achieve his goals.

At lunchtime, Jim Chris went to the cafeteria with his friends. They sat down at a table, and Jim Chris began to eat his lunch. As they ate, they talked about their plans for the weekend. Jim Chris mentioned that he wanted to work on his talisman papers and list them for sale online.

One of his friends, a girl named Sophia, asked him about his talisman papers. Jim Chris explained that he had been making them as a side job, and that he wanted to sell them online. Sophia expressed interest in buying some, and Jim Chris promised to give her a discount.

After lunch, Jim Chris went to his training session. He practiced his Qi training, focusing on his breathing and spiritual energy. As he practiced, he felt a sense of calm and focus. He knew that he still had a lot to learn, but he was determined to improve his skills.

As the day came to a close, Jim Chris packed up his things and headed home. He felt tired but satisfied, knowing that he had worked hard and accomplished a lot. As he walked home, he thought about his plans for the weekend, and how he could use his time to work on his talisman papers and improve his Qi training.

When Jim Chris arrived home, he went straight to his room. He took out his talisman papers and began to work on them, carefully crafting each one with precision and care. As he worked, he felt a sense of focus and determination. He knew that he had to work hard if he wanted to achieve his goals.

As the night wore on, Jim Chris took a break to eat dinner. He went downstairs to the kitchen, where his mother had left him a note and a meal. Jim Chris smiled as he read the note, feeling grateful for his mother's love and support.

After dinner, Jim Chris went back to his room and continued working on his talisman papers. He worked late into the night, carefully crafting each one with precision and care.

As he worked, Jim Chris felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. He knew that he was creating something of value, something that could help others in their spiritual journeys. He carefully packaged each talisman paper, making sure that they were secure and ready for sale.

As the night wore on, Jim Chris finally finished his work. He stepped back and admired his handiwork, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. He knew that he had created something truly special, something that would bring value and benefit to those who purchased it.

With a sense of satisfaction, Jim Chris closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He felt a sense of calm and contentment wash over him, knowing that he had done his best. He smiled to himself, feeling grateful for the opportunity to pursue his passions and make a positive impact on the world.

The next morning, Jim Chris woke up feeling refreshed and energized. He got out of bed, stretched his arms and legs, and began his morning routine. After washing his face and brushing his teeth, he went downstairs to the kitchen to make some breakfast.

As he cooked his breakfast, Jim Chris thought about his plans for the day. He had a busy schedule ahead of him, with classes and training sessions at school. He also wanted to list his talisman papers for sale on the online market and respond to any inquiries from potential customers.

After finishing his breakfast, Jim Chris packed his bag and headed out the door. He walked to school, enjoying the fresh air and the sound of birds chirping. As he walked, he felt a sense of excitement and anticipation for the day ahead.

When Jim Chris arrived at school, he went straight to his classroom. He took out his books and notes, and began to review for his upcoming exams. As he studied, he felt a sense of focus and determination. He knew that he had to work hard if he wanted to achieve his goals.

At lunchtime, Jim Chris went to the cafeteria with his friends. They sat down at a table, and Jim Chris began to eat his lunch. As they ate, they talked about their plans for the weekend. Jim Chris mentioned that he wanted to work on his talisman papers and list them for sale online.

One of his friends, a boy named Alex, asked him about his talisman papers. Jim Chris explained that he had been making them as a side job, and that he wanted to sell them online. Alex expressed interest in buying some, and Jim Chris promised to give him a discount.

After lunch, Jim Chris went to his training session. He practiced his Qi training, focusing on his breathing and spiritual energy. As he practiced, he felt a sense of calm and focus. He knew that he still had a lot to learn, but he was determined to improve his skills.

As the day came to a close, Jim Chris packed up his things and headed home. He felt tired but satisfied, knowing that he had worked hard and accomplished a lot. As he walked home, he thought about his plans for the weekend, and how he could use his time to work on his talisman papers and improve his Qi training.

When Jim Chris arrived home, he went straight to his room. He took out his phone and checked his messages. He had received several inquiries from potential customers who were interested in buying his talisman papers. Jim Chris smiled to himself, feeling excited and motivated. He knew that he had a lot of work ahead of him, but he was determined to succeed.

With a sense of purpose and determination, Jim Chris began to respond to the inquiries. He answered questions and provided more information about his talisman papers. As he worked, he felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. He knew that he was creating something of value, something that could help others in their spiritual journeys.

As the night wore on, Jim Chris continued to work on his talisman papers and respond to inquiries. He felt a sense of excitement and anticipation, knowing that he was on the verge of something big. He was determined to succeed, and he was willing to put in the hard work and effort necessary to achieve his goals.

With a sense of purpose and determination, Jim Chris continued to work towards his dreams. He knew that the journey would be challenging, but he was ready to face whatever obstacles came his way. He was determined to succeed, and he was confident that he would achieve his goals.

As the night came to a close, Jim Chris felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. He knew that he had worked hard and made progress towards his goals. He smiled to himself, feeling excited and motivated for the challenges ahead. With a sense of purpose and determination, Jim Chris drifted off to sleep, ready to face whatever the future held.