The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 7260 - 7261

The sea of consciousness is like a place you’ve heard about for years but never had the chance to visit.

It resembles a paradise where flowers and willows bloom suddenly after a long, dark winter—utterly captivating.

Song Ruyu had been practicing Taoism for two years. Though she possessed great talent, her understanding of spiritual energy and cultivation remained limited, with no true mentor to guide her. She had always longed to explore the sea of consciousness but had never found the right method.

Now, hearing that charlie would lead her there, she felt a surge of excitement and said respectfully, “Thank you, Mr. Ye, for giving me this opportunity!”

charlie nodded and explained, “I will use liquor to guide you inward. I want its energy to lead your consciousness deeper and deeper, showing you where true inner observation should begin. But your spiritual strength isn’t yet sufficient. You won’t be able to reach the depths on your own quickly. So, let your awareness follow the flow of the alcohol’s energy. If you can’t move forward, I’ll assist you.”

A person’s spiritual awareness alone might not reach the sea of consciousness—but alcohol can do so naturally.

Alcohol dulls the nerves and throws the sea of consciousness into disarray. Whether or not the drinker can sense it, alcohol can directly penetrate the sea of consciousness.

Understanding charlie’s words, Song Ruyu nodded without hesitation and said, “Then I’ll begin exploring! I’ll rely entirely on you, Mr. Ye!”

charlie gave a slight nod and instructed Song Ruyu to sit cross-legged on the floor in the living room. As she began her internal observation, he gently placed a hand on the pulse point of her right wrist.

In that moment, Song Ruyu felt as if she were floating in an ocean with immense buoyancy. Though the energy from the alcohol wasn’t powerful, it was denser than seawater. These energies were like pebbles—naturally and effortlessly sinking to the bottom.

But her consciousness was like an inflated rubber raft. The more she tried to sink alongside the alcohol’s energy, the stronger the ocean’s buoyancy became. At times, even when she finally managed to descend, she still remained far from the ocean floor.

However, this kind of descent couldn’t be achieved gradually. The moment she relaxed even slightly or felt the faintest weakness, the immense buoyancy would immediately force her consciousness back to the ocean’s surface.

This attempt was no different.

She had already exhausted all her strength, yet in this ocean of overwhelming buoyancy, each meter of descent demanded a tremendous effort.

Just as she felt she could no longer endure and was about to be pulled back to the surface by that powerful force, a surge of immense energy suddenly pushed her downward, pressing her firmly into the depths!

She immediately realized—charlie had intervened!

Surprisingly, this sensation of being forcefully held underwater didn’t frighten Song Ruyu at all. Instead, it astonished and thrilled her.

charlie’s spiritual energy was vastly superior to hers.

When his energy flowed into her, it pressed her downward swiftly and powerfully, like an immense hand—akin to the legendary Tathagata Palm.

In an instant, her consciousness reached a depth she had never approached before.

Taoist cultivation is filled with countless trials, and this deep sea represents a major barrier to taking the first step.

Over the ages, countless cultivators have been stopped by this very sea.

Without diving deep into it, no one can progress further or enter the next realm.

But this time, charlie’s spiritual energy carried Song Ruyu’s consciousness all the way to the ocean floor.

Though “deep sea” is just a metaphor, it is an apt one.

As Song Ruyu’s consciousness sank deeper and deeper, the pressure—like that of the ocean’s crushing depths—grew increasingly intense, nearly overwhelming her.

At one point, the pressure became so intense that it felt as if her entire consciousness might tear apart at any moment.

Fortunately, charlie was there to protect her. Just as she reached her limit, his voice echoed in her mind: “Don’t worry, I’ll handle everything.”

Moments later, Song Ruyu felt a surge of powerful spiritual energy enveloping her consciousness, wrapping around it like a swaddle around a baby—completely enclosing and protecting it. A deep sense of security instantly filled her entire being.

Then, she felt charlie guiding her spiritual awareness all the way to the bottom of the deep sea.

She had originally believed that understanding the sea of consciousness required slowly searching through its depths. But to her surprise, the moment her consciousness touched the bottom, the entire world transformed.

What had seemed like the seabed suddenly became the sky of another world.

It was as if a hidden portal at the ocean floor had opened, transporting her from the deep sea to a completely different realm, where she now hovered above a new blue ocean.

The space around her seemed like a world made of only sky and sea.

The sky was utterly still, not a single cloud in sight. The tranquil blue sea below remained calm, disturbed only by faint ripples—as if something had just touched its surface.

Then charlie’s voice came again: “Miss Song, this is your sea of consciousness!”

Startled, Song Ruyu couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Ye, how is this sea of consciousness different from the deep sea just now?”

charlie smiled and replied, “They are both seas—but the first was a barrier. This one is the destination.”

He continued, “Look closely at the slight ripples on the surface of the sea of consciousness. These are the effects of the alcohol. Your physical constitution is far stronger than most, so the alcohol has only a mild influence here. For an ordinary person, getting drunk would cause the entire sea of consciousness to erupt like a tsunami.”

“So that’s how it works!” Song Ruyu exclaimed, then added with heartfelt emotion, “Does one have to enter the sea of consciousness for cultivation to become twice as effective with half the effort?”

“Exactly!” charlie replied with a smile. “Cultivating your spiritual consciousness here not only strengthens your spiritual energy but also greatly enhances your perceptive abilities.”

Suppressing her excitement, Song Ruyu asked, “Mr. Ye, will I still need your help the next time I try to enter the sea of consciousness?”

charlie smiled and said, “The deep sea that blocks you doesn’t remain forever. Once you’ve crossed this barrier, it’s essentially broken by you—and it won’t stand in your way again.”

“Really?” Song Ruyu was overjoyed. “That means from now on, I can reach this place just by turning my spiritual sense inward?”

“Yes,” charlie nodded. “It’s like knowing the path—once you know the way, it becomes much easier to return.”

He then instructed her, “Explore the sea of consciousness and experience it fully. Jump in from here—immerse yourself in it. You’re bound to gain something unexpected.”

Song Ruyu was filled with excitement. Her spiritual consciousness stirred, and she felt herself diving from the sky straight into the sea of consciousness.

It was like leaping freely from a height of ten thousand meters—yet she felt no fear. Instead, she completely enjoyed the exhilarating sense of freedom in the fall.

When her spiritual consciousness finally touched the sea, there was none of the massive impact or splashes she had imagined. The instant she made contact, her awareness seemed to transform into part of the sea itself—merging with it in a blink.

At that moment, she felt her entire being, her whole consciousness, embraced as if by a spring breeze. Her state of mind had never felt so clear and vibrant.

She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly: “So this is the marvel of gazing into the sea of consciousness. Without Mr. Ye, I might never have had the chance to experience such wonder in my lifetime!”