Chapter 59 : Chapter 59

Chapter 59 : The Witch Meditation Method and Rituals

After escaping from Senior Ying Shiqian’s clutches, I deliberately kept my distance from her.

Although I didn’t mind such close interactions with other seniors, it still took time to get used to.

After all, even though I had accepted the fact of becoming a girl, changing my original mindset was still quite difficult.

Especially the intimate interactions between girls in my understanding, those were things couples did.

But between girls, such closeness was just normal friend behavior.

Ying Shiqian tirelessly explained these common norms to me.

Although I listened attentively, I couldn’t shake the feeling that she wasn’t just teaching me general knowledge.

The face-washing experience was indeed nice, but it really challenged my worldview.

“By the way, Xiao Han, I heard earlier that you wanted to try meditation, right?”

“Yeah, that’s right,” I nodded.

“What about it?”

“Nothing, just a reminder. If you want to try meditation, especially as a first-timer, it’s best to do it in a specific meditation room. Don’t think you can just do it in some random empty bedroom or something that’s way too inefficient.”

“Really? Is there some trick to it?”

Hearing Senior Ying Shiqian mention meditation, I got interested.

She was a graduated senior, an experienced veteran, and her experience was invaluable to me!

“Of course. The Witch Meditation Method is unique among all meditation methods. There are plenty of intricacies involved. I’ve heard that the meditation state involves rituals, and only by performing the ritual correctly can you enter the so-called meditation state.”

“Ritual? What’s a ritual?”

I quickly latched onto the keyword from Senior Ying Shiqian’s words.

I had heard of rituals before, but if you asked me to explain it clearly, I really couldn’t.

“It’s probably something like a prayer ceremony. You want to pray, so you perform the corresponding ritual. Completing the ritual signifies completing the prayer. That’s roughly the idea. I’ve only heard about it. Meditation methods also have rituals, and to some extent, after fulfilling that ritual, you can quickly enter meditation.”

“Heard about it, huh…”

I muttered softly.

Although Senior used a vivid metaphor to explain it to me, it was obvious I still didn’t quite get it.

But compared to figuring that out, I was more eager to know what the meditation ritual was.

“Oh, don’t overthink it. Rituals are something very common yet very advanced, so it’s hard to summarize the phenomenon. Why think so much? If it works, use it. If you choose not to believe, what’s the harm in being a little idealistic for once?”

“I didn’t say I don’t believe,” I responded immediately.

“So, the Senior mentioned this ritual. You must know what the meditation ritual is, right? Can you teach me?”

“Teach you… um… It’s not that I don’t want to teach you, but the rituals involved in the Witch Meditation Method are still in an undetermined state. You can understand that, right? Things that can’t be understood with current knowledge can only be explored by repeatedly trying to find patterns, then using those patterns, and ultimately mastering them to achieve your goal…”

After I brought up the request to teach me, Senior Ying Shiqian clearly showed a hesitant expression.

Though she explained a lot to me, I roughly understood that there probably wasn’t a mature system yet to help everyone achieve the meditation state through the same method.

So in the end, it still came down to mysticism, huh.

“So, the so-called ritual doesn’t actually exist?”

I asked tentatively.

“How could it not exist? It definitely exists! It’s just hard for me to explain. You should read more books. Xiao Han, didn’t you get a library card? I can recommend a book called Speculations on the Rituals of the Witch Meditation Method, or you can check out the recent issues of the meditation section in the journals. They’re very helpful.”

“At least… better than fumbling around on your own…”

Ying Shiqian added somewhat awkwardly, trying to salvage her senior image.

“Alright… Thanks for the guidance, Senior, I'll check them out.”

I politely thanked her.

After all, she had pointed me in a direction and given me some new insights into the meditation method.

“Oh, Senior, can I ask you a question?”

“A question? Ask away!”

Ying Shiqian said confidently, but then she realized she might have spoken too soon and quickly added, “As long as I know the answer, I’ll tell you.”

“It’s not a tough question. I’m just curious how long did it took you to enter the meditation state back then?”

“Oh, you’re asking about that? Well, I have to brag about my record back then. I only started learning the Witch Meditation Method after classes officially began. I just tried it casually, and it took me about two weeks less than two weeks, actually. Meditation is just like that. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”

As soon as I asked about her past achievements, Ying Shiqian got excited.

It seemed like taking two weeks was something worth bragging about.

In that case, I could set a small goal for myself.

There was still over a month until classes officially started.

If I could complete meditation before then, I’d surpass most freshmen and achieve a head start!

After all, the early bird catches the worm, right?

Who made me arrive at the academy so late?

“Wow Senior, that’s amazing! You managed to meditate in just two weeks?”

I enthusiastically cheered and flattered her.

“Eh, it’s no big deal. There was someone in my class who was even more terrifying. She tried it the first day, practiced that night, and entered meditation the next day. That kind of person is a real prodigy.”

“Huh? That’s insane!”

I widened my eyes, hardly believing it.

After all, I had tried meditation myself.

Understanding those complex and ethereal descriptions in just one day?

That was absolutely impossible for me.

“Of course. And that person didn’t even use a meditation room for her first meditation. When someone asked her later, she claimed she didn’t even know the academy had meditation rooms. Talk about pretending!”

“She really knows how to act…”

I echoed.

“So, how can people like that exist in this world? Xiao Han, don’t try to be like them. Stay grounded.”

“Got it, I will.”

After chatting with Senior for a bit longer, I returned to my slacking time.

I also casually flipped through some books on the Witch Meditation Method to get a basic understanding of meditation.

After work today, I planned to buy some incense to try meditating.

Maybe I’d try the meditation room Senior recommended tonight?

After all, my salary came through quickly.

Even though I’d only worked part-time for a few days, the pay wasn’t bad.