Soon after sunset, a gathering of friends ignited a bonfire and prepped an oven, basking in the warmth of the mes.


    With everyone having brought their own ingredients, charlie Wade decided to purchase a few extra items, resulting in an exceptionallyvish dinner.


    Additionally, charlie Wade stocked up on fine wine, creating a festive atmosphere that encouraged everyone to indulge in drinks throughout the evening.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    To enhance the experience, charlie Wade cleverly infused a touch of spiritual energy into the wine.


    While this energy wouldn’t enhance their physical strength or cure ailments, it would ensure that no one would feel drowsy, regardless of how much they consumed that night.


    Moreover, once this subtle spiritual energy was absorbed, it would leave no trace behind, making it undetectable even to someone like Sara.


    Set against the backdrop of Southern Yunnan’s teau, the temperature dropped noticeably after sunset, especially with Guibei Mountain’s elevation. The chill in the air was palpable.


    Gathered around the bonfire, everyone found warmth in both the fire and the spirits. Arlo Hu strummed his guitar while some young people joined in, singing popr tunes, creating a cozy atmosphere.


    Lin Wan’er (ni) feltpletely at ease, easily blending into the joyful ambiance and radiating rxation.


    As they raised their sses in a toast, one young man eximed, “Wow, this wine is incredible! Usually, after a few drinks, I’m ready to call it a night, but tonight, the more I sip, the more energized I feel!”


    “Same here!” another chimed in with a grin, “I feel a little tipsy, but I’m nowhere near drunk. This is so enjoyable!” He turned to charlie Wade and asked, “Kaiden (Charlie), you picked this wine, right? It tastes simr to what I usually have, but there’s something unique about it. Is it vintage?”


    With a smile, charlie Wade replied, “The difference is in the atmosphere. When the mood is lively, it enhances our drinking capacity.”


    Arlo Hu nodded in agreement, adding, “Charlie’s got a point. Your level of intoxication depends on three factors: your tolerance for alcohol, how much you consume, and the setting.”


    He continued, “If your maximum capacity at a gathering is a catty of white wine, you likely won’t reach that limit alone. Drinking in a group means you’re also engaging in conversation, which uses more energy and elevates your spirits, making the alcohol metabolize faster.”


    The young man pondered this for a moment before beaming, “That makes total sense! I’m genuinely enjoying myself tonight. When I’m happy, I tend to think more deeply. Cheers!”


    At this point, charlie Wade suggested, “Since we’re all in such high spirits, let’s keep the celebration going until dawn, and after we catch the sunrise, we can sleep well.” Almost everyone eagerly agreed.


    For the young crowd, staying upte was a breeze.


    Whether scrolling on their phones or glued toputer screens, they could easily lose track of time. Given the excitement in the air, staying awake until dawn to witness the sunrise felt effortless.


    Thus, the group truly enjoyed their time on Turtle Back Mountain, feasting on skewers and singing until the next morning.


    Before sunset the previous day, they had spotted a few other hikers descending the mountain. However, once night fell, charlie Wade didn’t see anyone else arrive.


    As dawn approached, with less than 20 minutes to go, everyone added more branches and firewood to the campfire, eagerly awaiting the sunrise over the mountain.


    About ten minutester, the horizon began to glow with a golden hue.


    This was a clear sign that the sun was preparing to rise.


    Just as anticipation filled the air, charlie Wade suddenly sensed someone approaching from a distance, moving quickly toward their location.


    Concerned about being spotted by Sara, charlie Wade had been practicing the mental technique Yun Ruge taught him since the previous night, carefully containing his aura within himself.


    For practitioners, it was akin to submarines navigating the depths of the ocean, using sonar to detect each other.<fnbef3> The source of th?s content is Find~Novel</fnbef3>


    To illustrate, an advanced practitioner is like a superior submarine—powerful, well-equipped, and capable of detecting others from greater distances.


    Conversely, those with lesser abilities are akin to outdated submarines, vulnerable and easily outmatched.


    In this realm, practitioners sense one another simrly to how submarines use passive sonar. Upon detecting movements from others, they be alert and ready for action.


    However, this doesn’t imply that practitioners with lower levels are defenseless against those stronger than them.


    Cautious practitioners can evade more powerful ones by employing stealth, akin to submarines resting silently at the ocean floor.


    In this state of absolute silence, all machinery halts, and those on board remain perfectly still, making it difficult for even advanced submarines to locate them solely through passive sonar.


    Currently, charlie Wade was in that silent mode.