The Amazing son in law Chapter 7790
Helena truthfully stated, “There are legends and records, but many of them are from the Middle Ages, so it’s difficult to verify their authenticity.”
At this moment, Lin Wan’er (Alani) spoke up: “What the West calls magic is actually just Taoist cultivation in a different package. The underlying logic is almost exactly the same. It involves manipulating spiritual energy in various ways and then transforming it into all sorts of spells. It’s like how Easterners turn dough into steamed buns and flatbreads, while Westerners turn dough into bread and pizzas.”
charlie wade asked in surprise, “So, Miss Lin witnessed it with her own eyes?”
Yun Rugo and Song Ruyu couldn’t help but look at her. They both knew that Lin Wan’er (Alani) had lived for nearly four hundred years and must be very knowledgeable. So they waited for her to answer their questions.
Lin Wan’er (Alani) nodded and said casually, “Actually, many fields are not unique to the East or the West. For example, the East uses the I Ching and Bagua for divination, while the West has astrology, tarot cards, and crystal balls. It’s hard to say which is more advanced. It’s just that in the last two hundred years or so, both Eastern and Western societies have undergone modernization, industrialization, and technological revolutions to varying degrees. The West did this more thoroughly during the Industrial Revolution, so there may be fewer people in these fields who have inherited these skills than in the East. For example, the masters of the past could use tarot cards to divine in countless ways, with unparalleled mystery and accurate predictions. But now, so-called masters are mostly charlatans who only know a little bit. Times have changed, and some things have gradually been eliminated.”
charlie wade had never heard of the idea that Western magic and Eastern cultivation shared the same underlying logic before. However, upon closer reflection, since spiritual energy was the purest and most refined energy in the world, if Easterners could find a way to control it, Westerners should be able to as well.
Upon closer examination, Western legends about magic do indeed share some similarities with Eastern cultivation practices, and could even be described as having a striking resemblance.
First, everyone has the ability to mobilize supernatural energy and transform it into wind, rain, thunder, lightning, and various forms of attack;
Secondly, everyone also has various magical artifacts that can enhance their strength, as well as various medicines that can improve cultivation or bring special effects;
Secondly, the jade tablet I obtained from Zhang Ermao contained a large amount of spiritual energy. Now that I think about it, it must be what is called a spiritual stone in cultivation. In magic legends, there are also magic stones containing super strong magic power. Ultimately, they should be the same thing.
Helena was surprised to find that Lin Wan’er (Alani), the youngest among them, seemed to have more knowledge. Even charlie wade had to consult her, and she looked very humble and eager to learn. Helena couldn’t help but wonder, and asked her, “Miss Lin, have you… have you ever met a magician?”
Lin Wan’er (Alani) smiled and said, “I have indeed seen you.”
Helena exclaimed, “So that means magicians still exist?”
Helena didn’t know Lin Wan’er (Alani)’s age and thought she was seventeen or eighteen. Since she had seen a magician when she was seventeen or eighteen, then there must be magicians in the world.
Lin Wan’er (Alani) simply smiled and said, “Your Majesty, I have indeed seen the magician, but I am not sure if he is still alive.”
Helena couldn’t help but feel somewhat disappointed, and she had doubts about the veracity of what Lin Wan’er (Alani) had said.
charlie wade didn’t think much of it. He understood the meaning behind Lin Wan’er (Alani)’s words. Lin Wan’er (Alani) had probably encountered a magician when she came to Europe more than two hundred years ago. But after so many years, most cultivators would hardly live to such an old age. It seemed that the threshold for longevity for magicians was also very high.
By this time, it was completely dark outside. Lin Wan’er (Alani) went to the French windows and looked out, exclaiming in surprise, “Young Master, it’s the aurora borealis!”
Upon hearing this, charlie wade stood up and looked out. Indeed, a faint green light and shadow had appeared on the distant horizon.
It’s already the tail end of the aurora season in Northern Europe. The aurora in the distance is not as clear and dazzling as it was last time I came. It seems to be much smaller in scale and farther north than last time.
However, this is a good opportunity to see if the source of the aurora’s change is here or within oneself. If one catches up with the aurora in the distance, the aurora will undergo further changes, and the source will likely be within oneself!
So, he turned around excitedly and said to Yun Rugo and Song Ruyu, “Miss Yun, Miss Song, the reason I brought you to the polar region this time is not only for secluded cultivation, but also to help you understand the mysterious changes here. If you are interested, why not come with me to explore it!”