Ch.108
"Gah!" Choked out Akito as he coughed blood after receiving internal damage.
Sae and Ron were next to him in an instant. As they were healing him Ron noticed that Sae's healing technique wasn't up to par with his own and decided to rectify that but for now.
"Akito try first going from the lotus position to standing instead of starting on your feet. Remember your trying to teach your body something that you believed till recently was impossible. Start gathering Ki and getting comfortable before relaxing your focus and holding a conversation with Makoto before trying the next step." Ron advised and after watching the man nod turned to Sae. "Sae would you like to learn my master's healing technique?"
"Ron-san are you really willing to teach such a precious technique to me?" Sae asked stunned.
"Of course, relax your mind a bit and I'll pass to you the technique and you can take advantage of this opportunity to learn it." Ron explained.
"Hai!" Exclaimed an excited Sae.
Ron brought his finger to her forehead and it glowed briefly with Ki before Sae felt a flood of information enter her mind. After ten seconds, Sae processed the information and as she was trying review it they heard Makoto scream. He and Akito had been conversing, Akito while seating and Makoto while standing and maintaining his Ki control until he faced a backlash.
As AL and Su healed him Ron asked. "Did you noticed what went wrong?"
"My mind strayed too far and I couldn't control the direction the Ki flowed." Makoto surmised.
"Don't rush it since this ability is like rewiring your brain, to be learned you'll need to give it time." Ron soothed and added. "So far your progress has been the highest so don't dwell on small setbacks.
Makoto nodded and focused his mind to control his Ki before resuming his conversation with Akito. As they talked everyone observed attentively the progress they made, especially the twins and Richard.
As they progressed and everyone eagerly awaited their turn Ron was asked by Sae. "Ron-san why don't you impart the technique for Ki control as you did the healing technique?"
"You thought of that faster than I thought it but the answer is simple. This Ki control method is not a technique it is simply teaching the body how to use a new limb. I can give you all the theoretical knowledge but in the end you'll learn it by trial and error, it's intuitive. Do you know how to ride a bike?." Seeing Sae nod Ron continued. "You were giving instructions and advice but how did you learn it? You just kept trying." Ron explained.
"I see." Sae quietly muttered.
"Yeah." Ron sighed then looked at AL and Su and went to teach them his master's healing technique.
Half an hour later with both Makoto and Akito standing, talking and trying to move around the next pair, er, three came up. The twins and Richard stepped forward when NEXT was called.
"Right then..." Ron said and as Richard blushed and was about to step back Ron said. "Richard with me, the twins with Su and AL." Richard looked up excited that he could really go and ran with a movement technique to Ron. "I want you guys to start seated and begin the proper flow of Ki gathering before trying to hold a conversation with each other." At Ron's instructions they started.
Over the next fifteen hours Ron managed to go over everyone including Su and AL. Once they got the hang of the initial steps without further inflicting injury on themselves they took a break back in the real world where Ron confided the true purpose for Conquest with the Dubois. The Drs were understandably shocked while Richard instantly believed what Ron claimed. After a demonstration of the truth Ron asked them to keep it a secret but tested and imparted the most suitable techniques to cultivate for each. After that, while most practiced their Ki gathering and trying to complete a cycle Ron set to work on dinner.
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Ron had just disappeared into the kitchen when Master Sensei astral projected to his side.
"Stoppable-san I am glad that you're awake, I feared for your safety for a moment." Master Sensei spoke and nearly scared Ron into throwing a knife through his astral body.
"Ahhh!" Ron yelled having spun around to face him. "You concealed your Ki." Ron accused.
"Indeed I did." Master Sensei chuckled.
Shaking his head Ron turned back to cooking. "Any new Intel to share Sensei?"
"Not at the moment Stoppable-san but I do have a request." Master Sensei spoke.
"Shoot." Ron said while cutting some vegetables.
"Can I and a few selected students of Yamanouchi learn this passive Ki gathering method you've discovered?" Master Sensei asked.
"I don't see why not." Ron said easily agreeing then asked. "Do you have a Conquest account?"
"I must admit I do." Master Sensei admitted.
"It's okay if you don't but I highly recomm... you do?" Ron asked after speaking for a bit.
"Yes, the Neuro Linker has revolutionized everything in the modern day even training at Yamanouchi." Master Sensei admitted.
"Awesome, then, can you get to Lorehold with the students and after dinner you can join us to train." Ron suggested.
"It would be our honor." Master Sensei bowed to Ron before dissipating his Astral form.
After Ron got focused back on dinner Bebe called out to him. "Ron."
"Bebe?" Ron asked adding. "Everything okay?"
"Do you think... Yue's reincarnation technique could work for me?" Bebe asked quietly.
Her question caused Ron to pause in his dinner preparations. Then the realization that he thought of Bebe as 'her' for the longest caused him to smile.
"I'll admit, I am not a hundred percent sure but I got a feeling it would." Ron answered. "Do you want us to try?"
"... I ... I'm not sure." Bebe replied and added. "I constantly find myself remembering Yue and wonder if I could have reincarnated with her."
"You miss her." Ron said.
"I do." Bebe confirmed. "She was my friend. I enjoyed our time together and didn't think it would end."
"Yeah." Ron sighed. "I thought she was going to accompany me for the rest of my life once I got used to her presence."
"Do you think she managed to reincarnate?" Bebe asked.
"Absolutely." Ron said with conviction.
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At dinner as everyone ate and talk merrily and after Ron mentioned Master Sensei joining them for training, Amy couldn't take her eyes off of Ron. He was like gravity for the people around him and his 'Ronshine' seemed to always make everyone happy.
Smiling much like everyone at the table, Amy took a short video for her digital scrapbook. She wanted to be able to look back on moments like these. As dessert was being eaten she sent a message to Yori, Ann, Monique, Shego, Tara and Bonnie.
Amy: Do you ladies mind if I have Ron to myself tonight?
Ann: Seeing as you're the first to mention it I don't see why not.
Monique: Finally making things official, go for it.
At Monique's reply Amy blushed and after making eye contact with her nodded.
Yori: Enjoy yourself Amy-san.
Shego: Rock his world.
Tara: Yeah!
Bonnie: Try not to pass out.
At Bonnie's reply Amy tilted her head and looked at her but Bonnie simply showed a knowing smile.
Amy: Thanks!
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After dinner everyone logged back in to Conquest and joined by Master Sensei continued or learned the passive Ki gathering method.
Speaking of Master Sensei he proved that his mind wasn't stuck in traditional cultivation methods as he quickly caught up and surpassed everyone Ron was previously teaching.
"I must admit you are showing remarkable flexibility with your beliefs Sensei, way to go!" Ron called out when Sensei began practicing katas before anyone else.
"I too must admit my surprise, Stoppable-san." Master Sensei admitted.
Ron continued going around healing those that made mistakes while Sae and the Dubois' parents started practicing and switching places with other healers Sensei brought along. A couple hours later those that accompanied Ron logged off to do other things as it was getting late.
Just as Ron was about to ask where he was sleeping for the night Amy stopped in front of him.
"Hey Amy." Ron said noticing her nervous demenour. "Everything okay?"
"I was wondering if you'd accompany me tonight?" Amy asked after taking a deep breath.
"Sure, just let me wish good night to everyone first." Ron easily agreed.
"Great!" Amy said equal parts relieved and excited.
Ron didn't linger and bid everyone good night with either kisses, hugs or handshakes. Then joined Amy heading to her room.
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As Kim trailed Ron and Amy upstairs her mind a mess her a call came through her Neuro Linker from her boyfriend.