Lin Wan’er (ni) paused for a moment before expressing her thoughts, “It seems that in order to progress further, one must take the initiative and seek out additional opportunities.”


    “Opportunities?” Charlie Wade asked, intrigued. “Are you suggesting we should venture out and explore more?”


    “Exactly,” Lin Wan’er (ni) affirmed with a nod. “I believe Aurous Hill is merely a temporary stop for you, young master. While you have managed to ovee the challenges of being a dragon stuck in a shoal, you are still in that shoal. I feel that remaining here voluntarily may not serve your cultivation journey well in the long run.”


    Charlie Wade reflected on her words, recalling Qiu Zhiyuan, Abbas’s mentor, and the tale Mrs. Jiang had shared about Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) during his five hundred years of Taoist practice. Qiu Zhiyuan had struggled to break through the dark realm, which ultimately led him to seek opportunities beyond his familiar surroundings. Likewise, Meng Changsheng (Willie the 1st) had also spent a significant amount of time searching for opportunities as his five centuries approached their conclusion.


    It seemed that encountering a bottleneck was amon experience for both warriors and monks. The path to advancement often required change. When progress stalls in a familiar setting, it’s essential to alter the environment in hopes of finding a breakthrough.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Noticing Charlie Wade’s deep contemtion, Lin Wan’er (ni) spoke up, “Master, although my cultivation is limited, I believe the pursuit of breakthroughs resembles the gold rush in the United States.”


    Curious, Charlie Wade inquired, “What do you mean by that metaphor?”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) exined, “A gold digger constantly moves in search of gold. They cannot remain fixed in a stagnant environment, as they will eventually exhaust all possibilities there. Once they’ve panned every river and stream and confirmed that no gold exists in that locale, they must depart for new territories in their quest for riches.”


    She continued, “Seeking opportunities is somewhat simr. It often involves stepping into an unfamiliar setting after determining the limitations of your current environment, allowing you to encounter new uncertainties and tackle them one at a time to potentially achieve your goals.”


    “It’s like when you’ve opened all the blind boxes at one store but haven’t found the specific item you desire. You have to switch to another store and keep unboxing until you find it.”<fn4159> Original content can be found at FindN0vel</fn4159>


    Charlie Wade nodded in understanding, stating, “I encountered Mrs. Jiang, obtained the Phoenix Bone Vine, and then met you, resulting in that ring. All these opportunities arose after I left Aurous Hill…” Lin Wan’er (ni) responded, “Exactly. It’s important for you, young master, to venture out and explore from time to time.”<h3 ss="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>