Charlie remained silent, but a sigh echoed in his heart, “Nanako truly is a martial arts prodigy toe up with such a method…”


    After hearing this, Ito Yuhiko’s expression shifted to one of shock and fascination. He couldn’t help but mumble, “I never imagined martial arts could be so profound… Youth is such a wonderful time. If I were young again, I would devote myself to exploring everything!”


    Nanako smiled and replied, “Odo-san, it’s never toote to take action as long as you’re willing!”


    “At fifty, I’m just starting to learn new things again. After all, life has been a whirlwind for decades, and there are only about 30,000 days and nights in total,” Ito Yuhiko said, shaking his head with a smile. “People should focus on specific goals at different life stages: seek self-discovery in your twenties, build a career in your thirties and forties, and pursue happiness in your fifties and sixties. Since Mr. Wade has helped me regain the use of my legs, I n to dedicate the rest of my life to happiness.”


    Charlie responded with a smile, “Mr. Ito, once you step into the realm of martial arts, your lifespan can’t be measured by conventional standards anymore.” He continued with sincerity, “Even ordinary martial artists can live to be a hundred years old without much trouble. If you possess enough talent, you could enter the Dark Realm and live beyond a hundred. With higher cultivation levels, living to two hundred isn’t unheard of, and that’s not the limit; one can truly reach remarkable peaks that extend lifespan even further…”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Upon hearing this, Ito Yuhiko was momentarily taken aback, his expression bing nk.<fn1774> ?????? ???? </fn1774>


    He pressed his lips together, ncing from Charlie to Nanako. After a pause, he silently poured a ss of sake, stood up, and with a grateful yet solemn demeanor, said, “Mr. Wade, it seems that Nanako has indeed embarked on a long and boundless journey. It’s a significant path… She is my only child, yet at my age, I know I can’t apany her for long. Today, I entrust her to you. I hope you will stand by her side throughout this journey for fifty years, a hundred years, a hundred and fifty years, or even longer! Please!”


    As he spoke, he held the wine ss before Charlie with both hands, bowing deeply and remaining in that position.


    Nanako felt joy at discovering the breakthrough method, but she was also surprised by her father’s depth of thought.


    Having spent considerable time with Charlie, she understood that as one travels far along the path of martial arts, their lifespan tends to extend significantly. Eventually, elders, peers, and even juniors would depart one by one, leaving the martial artist to walk a lonely road, increasingly isted.


    Having a like-mindedpanion to share the long journey—spanning decades or even centuries—would certainly lighten the burden of loneliness.


    She recognized that her father understood this deeply, which is why he earnestly sought Charlie’s promise.


    With this realization, Nanako’s eyes glistened with tears, and she choked out, “Odosan…”


    Overwhelmed, she began to sob uncontrobly…


    In that moment, Charlie couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.


    He thought to himself that Ito Yuhiko truly cared for his daughter, embodying the essence of a devoted father.


    In Charlie’s heart, he felt a unique connection to Nanako, and it was evident that with her remarkable talent, she was destined to excel in the world of martial arts.