Nanako Ito frowned and dered, “I need Mr. Wade to rify something!”


    Charlie replied, “First, it’s essential to understand that martial arts begin with cultivating the mind, followed by the body, and finally, the skills.”


    “In simpler terms, the state of your mind is more important than your physical fitness or martial arts techniques.”


    “Whether you practice fighting styles like Sanda, Jeet Kune Do, Karate, Wing Chun, or Tai Chi, the crucial factor is your heart!”


    Confused, Nanako Ito asked, “My heart? What do you mean by that?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie scoffed and said, “Your heart is filled withpassion, and you’re caught up in gambling. Youck open-mindedness, calmness, and the fierceness needed!”


    “Fierceness?!” Nanako Ito’s expression shifted as she eximed, “What does that mean? What do you mean by fierceness?”


    Charlie exined, “Fierceness refers to tenacity and a certain ruthlessness. For instance, if a wolf’spanion is trapped by a hunter, the wolf will try to rescue it rather than plead with the hunter for mercy!”


    “If a wolf’spanion is injured, it won’t just whimper beside it; instead, it will bare its teeth and seek revenge. A wolf will fight back, and if it fails, it will regroup and look for another opportunity to strike!”


    “A true wolf will never plead for mercy before its enemies! On the other hand, a mere husky, regardless of its size or strength, can never match a wolf,”


    “So, you are not a true warrior!”


    Angrily, Nanako Ito retorted, “Why do you think I am unqualified?”


    Charlie coldly replied, “I consider you unqualified because you’ve made three critical mistakes!”


    “First mistake: Youck the courage to take risks!”


    “Your master gambled fairly with me, and the oue rests on your shoulders. If your master is willing to gamble and epts the consequences of loss, you, as his apprentice, should do the same. Yet here you are, questioning me about whether you would shamefully refuse to ept defeat if you lost!”<fn1918> Checktest chapters at Find_Novel(.</fn1918>


    Flushed with embarrassment from his reprimand, Nanako Ito was at a loss for words.


    Charlie continued, “Second mistake: As a martial artist, while your body may be strong, your heart is weak. This indicates that, at your core, you are unworthy of being a martial artist! To me, a true martial artist is someone who boldly confronts challenges. You may have the build and fangs of a wolf, but deep down, you resemble a timid teddy bear!”


    Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Nanako Ito’s eyes.


    But Charlie pressed on.


    “Third mistake: A warrior should embrace the idea of death. On the battlefield, one’s head may be broken, blood may be shed, but integrity must remain intact! Yet here you are,ing to me to plead for mercy. On a real battlefield, would you kneel and beg for mercy from your enemy? Would you ask them to spare you?”


    “A warrior who kneels and begs for mercy is not a true warrior at all. Thus, I maintain that you are unqualified. Do you think I’m wrong?”


    “Your actions are tarnishing the reputation of martial artists! I advise you to stop practicing martial arts altogether; you are simply not worthy!”


    “Since you possess such apassionate nature, I suggest you return to being a good wife, a good mother, and a good woman. I believe you would excel in those roles far better than as a warrior!”


    After Charlie’s relentless criticism, Nanako Ito’s spirit shattered, and she broke down in tears.