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In the Heavenly Heart Dojo, Fang Yuan saw a group of odd fellows.
Although it seems rude to say, Fang Yuan usually only saw people wearing clothes like a "Magic Robe" in films and television.
This attire must be a characteristic of the Heavenly Heart Dojo, right?
"Lu Hai!"
Fang Yuan followed cautiously behind Lu Hai, squeezed among a group of "Psychics," always feeling a bit odd.
Not long after Lu Hai led Fang Yuan into the Heavenly Heart Dojo, a middle-aged man clad in a dark dojo outfit stopped them.
The man had short hair, wore glasses, and his gaze held a deterrent power.
"Uncle Tao, this is my school junior, Fang Yuan, who possesses a Solar Spirit," Lu Hai introduced Fang Yuan to the man as soon as he saw him.
"Welcome," Uncle Tao nodded towards Fang Yuan and said no more.
"Thank you," Fang Yuan said, feeling somewhat bewildered; this place... was indeed strange.
Where would Lu Hai take him next? When could he let the Solar Spirit learn meditation?
Fang Yuan had many thoughts, but the next thing Lu Hai did was to settle Fang Yuan in a room and find him a suit of fitting dojo attire.
Inside the room, Lu Hai compared the dojo attire's size with Fang Yuan's physique and said, "For the next few days, you'll wear this during training."
"Is it absolutely necessary to wear it..." Fang Yuan felt he would have difficulty getting used to it.
"Not willing, are you?" Lu Hai spoke seriously, "Dojo Apprentice attire from the Heavenly Heart Dojo isn't for just anyone to wear. This clothing is made of a special material, wearing it has the effect of aiding in mental concentration—of course... that is for Psychics."
"Although... you aren't a Psychic, I can assure you that wearing it, you'll be well-rested every day, full of spirit and brimming with energy."
It really is a fine thing... Fang Yuan examined it closely; it was specially made for Psychics.
"Alright, try it on for now, see if it fits."
"Okay."
Half a minute later...
Fang Yuan, holding the clothing, stared at Lu Hai and said, "Senior, aren't you going out while I change clothes?"
Lu Hai slapped his forehead, we're all big guys here, is it necessary...
Only after Lu Hai left did Fang Yuan start changing clothes.
Swish!
He stretched his sleeves; they fit quite well, slightly loose, but that was better, more comfortable.
As for the material... it felt cool and pleasant but not cold, even more comfortable than a silk scarf.
It definitely was a treasure.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Lu Hai began knocking on the door, and by then, Fang Yuan had finished dressing.
"OK, I'm done."
"That was quick."
"Hmm... Looks like it fits well. Pack up, and in 10 minutes, bring your Solar Spirit with you to the Meditation Room," Lu Hai said as he came in and took a glance at Fang Yuan.
"No problem," Fang Yuan responded, immediately indicating his understanding. He then took out a Poké Ball and released his Eevee, which had evolved into a Solar Spirit.
For the next few days, it was inevitable that Eevee would maintain this form, but its continual energy consumption would probably annoy it. To slow down the depletion, Fang Yuan brought a heap of nutritional supplements. Aside from that, the Solar Spirit could also restore its Physical Strength with the Morning Light Move by itself. Since it was capable of multitasking, it wouldn't be a waste of time.
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But... autumn is almost giving way to winter now, and the sunlight isn't as strong as it was in summer. Morning Light's effect isn't that great, so recovery might be a bit slow.
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10 minutes later, Fang Yuan was led to a room that resembled a grand hall.
The room's environment was dim, as if one had been placed in the midst of night, and it was divided into many areas.
As Fang Yuan looked around, he saw a dozen Dojo Apprentices sitting cross-legged in their respective areas, meditating with closed eyes, and beside them were one or more Pokemon, all of which shared one characteristic—they were related to the Psychic attribute.
"Your task with Solar Spirit this afternoon until evening is just like theirs, sit here, focus your mind... and remember one thing: do not let your thoughts wander, maintain a tranquil mind."
Fang Yuan, Solar Spirit: "???"
To just sit here all afternoon? And not to think about anything... That could kill a person! Fang Yuan suspected he had stumbled into a cult of immortality.
Lu Hai responded with a smile, reassuring Fang Yuan that all apprentices must do this, and though Fang Yuan was not a long-term apprentice, he still needed to experience it for at least one afternoon.
Upon hearing the explanation, Fang Yuan could only accept...
"Let's go, Solar Spirit."
Imitating others was something Fang Yuan and Solar Spirit were good at. Fang Yuan quietly sat down at the spot designated by Lu Hai, and Solar Spirit also lay down opposite him, closing its eyes.
Hmm... this posture... Fang Yuan suspected Solar Spirit would just fall asleep, or its mind would be replaying the movie from yesterday.
As time passed, the room grew even darker, and Fang Yuan began to lose track of time. He tried his best to keep his mood calm, but... it wasn't working.
During this period, two or three older individuals, who didn't look like apprentices, from the dojo observed him a few times, but they didn't draw Fang Yuan's attention.
Fang Yuan didn't know how long he had been sitting, but it must have been at least an hour, right?
Surprisingly, Fang Yuan didn't feel any discomfort despite sitting for so long. Although his mind wandered, he didn't feel restless or uneasy, which was beyond his expectations.
Suddenly, the lights in the room brightened, and the Dojo Apprentices stood up one by one, ready to leave. It seemed to be the end of the session. At this moment, a boy beside Fang Yuan looked at him in confusion, "Newcomer, huh? Wait a minute... Your Pokemon???"
Having shared the room for half a day, he just now noticed Fang Yuan's Solar Spirit. The boy showed an expression of disbelief and exclaimed, "Are you that, that Fang Yuan from Mo Da??"
"I am indeed that Fang Yuan..." Fang Yuan managed a smile, but it turned awkward as following the boy's exclamation, everyone gathered around and stared in surprise at both Fang Yuan and Solar Spirit.
"Everyone out!"
Fang Yuan was about to introduce himself when the man Lu Hai had called "Uncle Tao" came in. Following his command, the apprentices immediately scattered, showing no further interest in Solar Spirit.
These apprentices addressed the man as "Teacher Tao".
Fang Yuan and Solar Spirit had intended to leave with them and return to their room, but Uncle Tao called Fang Yuan aside and asked him to stay, "Any impressions?"
"Er..." Fang Yuan looked at him. Could he say, nothing at all?
With no impressions to share, Fang Yuan could only tell the truth.
"That's a pity," Uncle Tao sighed.
"What?" Fang Yuan wondered.
"If you want to become a Psychic without a natural spiritual power or a talent for meditation, even if you have the top Meditation Methods, it will take at least ten years just to reach the level where you can use Confusion to blow a leaf off the ground."
Fang Yuan: "..."
Meanwhile, Solar Spirit laughed; Fang Yuan was so inferior he couldn't even compare to a Magnemite, lacking any Superpower Talent.
"Also, if your Solar Spirit wants to learn the Sky Heart Meditation Technique, it will need to undergo strict and extended training. Its mind is too scattered to achieve even the basic Mental Concentration required."
Solar Spirit: ?
Solar Spirit immediately felt challenged, its pupils flaring up like flames. It loved turning 'impossible' into 'possible'.
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