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Bestowing mana upon the Heavenly Pearls is not a simple matter, or rather, it is a very mentally and physically demanding task. On this point, the lamas of the Esoteric Sect are evidently much more reliable than the monks in the monasteries.

The consecration performed by most monks is just for show, with no actual work done—it's made clear that the item has been consecrated, followed by the collection of a hefty fee.

Even certain so-called enlightened monks "consecrate" items up to the point of being caught red-handed by the police during a raid on a brothel… They are essentially pulling the wool over people's eyes.

However, being a lama is quite a different story. Simply achieving the title of lama is no easy feat; it represents possessing profound Buddhist knowledge and the cultivation of a "consciousness" realm.

For lamas, bestowing mana upon the Heavenly Pearls is a very solemn matter and they would never engage in the deceitful practices akin to those of the monks.

They begin with fasting and bathing, followed by a clearing of mind, calming of heart, concentration of spirit; their consciousness is highly focused, reaching the peak moment. Only then do they start to bestow mana on the Heavenly Pearls.

This process is exceedingly meticulous, and the duration depends on the lama's power—ordinary lamas might take a day, while deeply enlightened monks may take longer; three days, or five days. Living Buddhas, who are even higher in status, may need as many as ten days, and as for the highest Living Buddhas… they are not ones who can be easily summoned except by true serendipity.

Each consecration consumes a significant amount of energy and mana, and it could take several months of cultivation for the monks to recover. Even a slight mishap could leave them with lingering ailments.

These several Heavenly Pearls bear clear signs of being endowed with mana. The seven smaller pearls are about the same, consecrated by different monks of comparable power. The largest one is different, definitely consecrated by a monk of considerable Buddhist prowess.

"These eight Heavenly Pearls were consecrated by the high monks of Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace, especially this largest one, which was personally consecrated by Gongba Living Buddha of Jokhang Temple…"

At this point, Qin Fang couldn't help but feel a touch of pride, knowing that ordinary Heavenly Pearls, even those of excellent quality, could not compare with his calligraphy.

But these eight Heavenly Pearls, consecrated by high monks, had substantial value. It was unlikely there were many Heavenly Bead Bracelets of this caliber, as Dharma Kings rarely acted.

"I've heard that Heavenly Pearls have significant benefits for the human body, especially those with mana consecrated by high monks. They can heal, strengthen, extend life, and also protect from petty people and boost romance…"

Luo Xi seemed to always have this kind of personality; she started off well, but then ended up with claims about "protecting from petty people and boosting romance," which made Qin Fang quite speechless.

"How about I let you wear this bracelet for a few days, Luo Xi, to see if your romance luck might flourish?" Qin Fang couldn't help but tease.

"Yes, yes…"

Her eyes lighting up at his words, Luo Xi gazed intensely at the Heavenly Bead Bracelet in Qin Fang's hand, as if she wanted to snatch it right then and there.

But she quickly sensed that the atmosphere was off. First, Cai Qing gave her a strange look, and then she noticed Qin Fang trying to suppress his laughter at the side.

"Hmph, who cares…"

Luo Xi pouted, reluctantly took another few glances, and then left in a huff, returning to her room with Cai Qing.

With a loud bang, the fragile, unlucky door was slammed shut with force, seemingly as a demonstration against Qin Fang and to convey the discontent of a certain beauty.

But Qin Fang appeared rather indifferent, acting as though he hadn't noticed Luo Xi's reaction at all.

Finally having the two women out of the way, Qin Fang returned to his room, closed the door, and without any thought of sleep, took out the Supreme Double Longevity Pearl Bracelet and quietly held it in his hand, stroking and fidgeting with it.

Within the iconography of the Esoteric Sect, the Double Longevity Dzi Beads signify the union of King Kong and Buddha Mother, which refers to the practice of husband and wife cultivating together, which also subtly embodies the essence of Great Bliss Zen.

Perhaps it was due to this association that someone engraved the Joyous Zen Secret Method onto such a string of Heavenly Bead Bracelets.

It was evident, however, that Qiao Zhenfei did not understand its significance. The bracelet had been in his possession for a full ten years, bringing quite a few benefits, yet the true marvel of it remained dormant throughout that time.

"Great Bliss Zen!"

Qin Fang silently recited in his heart.

At this moment, his emotions were somewhat stirred. Soon, this secret technique would become his possession. With diligent practice, Qin Fang's National Arts Skill proficiency could rapidly increase. The higher the levels of Joyous Zen Secret Method cultivation, the faster the proficiency would improve.

And yet this Supreme Double Longevity Pearl Bracelet could greatly aid his cultivation of Great Bliss Zen, equivalently transforming the bracelet into an accelerating treasure like the Psychic Jade.

However, while the Psychic Jade accelerates all skills, this Heavenly Bead Bracelet is only effective for Great Bliss Zen... at most, it could extend to include the efficacy for National Arts Skill, but its coverage is relatively smaller.

This Joyous Zen Technique was engraved on each Sky Pearl, extremely covert, nearly invisible to the naked eye, concealed through a very special method, indicating that the creator of this bracelet was an extremely skilled top-notch sculptor.

Joyous Zen is a practice unique to the Esoteric Sect, originating from Indian esoteric Buddhism, which holds a legend: The king "Vinayaka," who adored the Brahman religion, was cruel by nature, and became demon-like in temperament, slaughtering Buddhists. Sakyamuni sent Guan Yin Bodhisattva to enlighten him, but after trying various methods to no avail, Guan Yin Bodhisattva, as a last resort, transformed into a beautiful woman and engaged in physical relations with "Vinayaka." In Guan Yin's embrace, "Vinayaka" instantly dissolved all evil, his heart filled with love, and he finally converted to Buddhism, becoming the venerated head of the Vajras... This became known as the legend of the Happy Buddha.

Happy Buddha is unique to the Esoteric Sect and is only worshipped in Tibetan Buddhist temples.

The symbol depicts a twin Buddha, face to face, embraced in unison, representing the king and queen, the female Buddha with flowing hair, holding the scriptures in her right hand and supporting the wish-fulfilling jewel with her left, her right leg draped over the male Buddha's, her left leg extended and raised behind; the male Buddha wearing a dharma crown, his face ferocious, arms naturally open, legs in a relaxed seated posture, clearly being slowly melted.

In Vajrayana Buddhism, the transcendent wisdom of the "other shore," Prajna, represents the creative vitality of the feminine, and another cultivation method, "Upaya," represents the creative vitality of the masculine, symbolized by the transformation of the female genital lotus and the male phallic vajra. Through imagined and real unions of male and female yogic practices, witnesses personally testify to the blending of "Prajna" and "Upaya" into the ultimate blissful state of Nirvana.

Simply put, Joyous Zen is a secret dual cultivation method for couples, a very unique cultivation technique performed through deep physical contact between spouses, an alternative approach to cultivation through desire.

At this moment, Qin Fang was free of distractions, and all his vital energy and spirit were focused on the Heavenly Bead Bracelet in his hand, sensing the mood of each pattern engraved upon it, feeling the subtle magnetism emanating from the pearls.

"Congratulations on acquiring the Special Skill: Joyous Zen!"

After a while, Qin Fang received such a notification in his mind, finally feeling that his efforts were not in vain.

Although the secret of the Joyous Zen was inscribed on the Sky Pearls, not everyone could become aware of its existence, nor could everyone grasp its essence.

At least what Qin Fang had gained was merely a glimpse of Joyous Zen, as for the essence... there was none at all.

"Joyous Zen: Special Skill, Level: First Stage!"

To Qin Fang's surprise, Joyous Zen was different from any of his existing skills. It was a Special Skill, distinct from his commonly used and rare skills.

Moreover, it seems not to be differentiated by proficiency levels, but by stages such as the first, second, and third stage, and it did not provide any conditions for upgrading, proving to be a quite special skill.

"The advancement of Joyous Zen is inseparable from the cultivator's own cultivation, determined by the effects of dual cultivation of both men and women, and the depth of skill cultivation!"

Seeing such a prompt, Qin Fang understood what it meant.

So the only way to advance this skill was through deep physical contact with a woman, judging by that deep communion of soul and flesh.

Basically, the emergence of this skill made it clear that Qin Fang should have more relations with women...

Qin Fang's face was a wry smile; this skill was indeed too good for a man. However, the problem was that he was alone at the moment. There were two beauties in the room next door, but if he dared to make any untoward move, he would be killed for sure... and in a particularly tragic way.

Without a woman, there was no way to test how effective Joyous Zen really was, how much benefit it could bring to skill proficiency...

"It seems I need to wrap up things here quickly and return to Ninghai as soon as possible!"

In the end, Qin Fang could only shake his head in resignation. Going to pleasure quarters was not something he would do, but going back to Ninghai might be better. At least he had Xiao Muxue who could be considered, or Wen Yan might also be on the menu, as for Tang Feifei... they might as well keep things as they are for now! Their level of intimacy was not yet sufficient to reach that stage. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it, your support is my greatest motivation.)

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