Chapter 147: Body Tempering
"What kind of controlled stress are we talking about?"
"Several methods exist," Lola replied, counting on her fingers. "Extreme temperature exposure, sustained physical exertion beyond normal limits, controlled magical energy circulation through your meridians, and certain activities that naturally stress the cardiovascular system."
I’m not going to ask about that last one.
"The magical energy circulation sounds most appealing," Noah said quickly. "How does that work?"
Lola’s laugh carried genuine amusement rather than her usual seductive undertones. "Practical choice. Magical tempering involves channelling your mana through pathways that normally wouldn’t handle such energy flow. It’s safer than the physical methods but requires precise control."
She stood and moved closer, her presence radiating the confident authority of someone explaining their area of expertise. "With your current mana control level, you should be able to attempt basic tempering exercises without risking serious injury."
Level 7 mana control should provide sufficient precision for safe practice.
"The process is simple in concept but requires discipline in execution," Lola continued. "You circulate mana through places that mana doesn’t usually flow through your body, but at intensity levels that stress your constitution without overwhelming it."
Noah nodded with growing interest. "How long does it typically take to see results?"