weddingnovel Chapter 43, Tier 5, Intermediate Defense, Low-Level Swimming Skill
Chapter 43, Tier 5, Intermediate Defense, Low-Level Swimming Skill
Six months later.
[Night Watch Lion Breathing Technique experience points +11, after being tripled by Deep Blue Face, experience points +33]
[Night Watch Lion Breathing Technique: Tier 4 → Tier 5 (24/20000) (Maximum), Effect: Intermediate Defense, Maximum Requirement (1/3)]
[Intermediate Defense: Your physique and defensive skills have improved, allowing you to more effectively block or neutralize ordinary sword and blade strikes.]
"The defenses have also been upgraded."
Lin Wei casually picked up a longsword and slashed at himself, only to find that it left only faint white marks.
"I used my own strength to slash at this. If someone weaker than me had slashed at it, they probably wouldn't have even left a white mark. It feels like Superman from my previous life on Earth."
Lin Wei transformed into a dark-colored lion and vented his anger freely in the basement, easily knocking away iron stakes and other objects, thus significantly increasing his strength.
"I've had enough fun. Next, it's time to practice the Sailfish Breathing Technique."
Six months later, on the Frost's Rest Festival in December, Lin Wei was 26 years old.
[Sailfish Breathing Technique experience points +7, after being tripled by Deep Blue Surface, experience points +21]
【Sailfish Breathing Technique: Tier 3 → Tier 4 (17/10000), Effect: Basic Swimming Skill】
[Basic Swimming Skills: Your swimming ability has slightly improved, allowing you to swim further in calm waters and reducing the risk of drowning]
Fish gills appeared on Lin Wei's cheeks, and fine fish scales appeared on his body, making him look like a standing sailfish.
"It feels so strange to be a fish, though breathing is a bit uncomfortable, like I'm not used to the water. And I've gained a swimming technique? I'll have to try it out sometime." Lin Wei returned to human form. "It's a pity my forging skill is only half a month away from advancing, but the two-year deadline is approaching, and I need to meet up with the Nightingale Knights."
Lin Wei set off for the Knights' Hall.
They are currently inside a private room.
"Lin Wei, why do you seem stronger every time I see you?" The Nightingale Knight looked suspicious, her woman's intuition starting to kick in.
"Really? You're mistaken." Lin Wei smiled.
"I also think you've gotten stronger," the Carp Knight said quietly.
The group had known each other for five or six years, and they no longer needed to be as polite to each other as they used to be.
"By the way, you're the Mantis Knight that the Swan Prince would love to tear to pieces, aren't you?" said the Lark Knight.
"It was me, it happened two years ago, just a casual thing," Lin Wei said frankly.
"Lin Wei, you've made the Swan Prince look foolish in the circle. Now he's even sending people out to search for the Mantis Knight's movements." The Carp Knight said excitedly, "He also said that anyone who can provide definite information will receive 500,000 gold coins, as well as a territory equivalent to an earl's, without having to pay military expenses. If you bring the corpse, the reward will be even more generous."
"The knights outside are all on high alert now, afraid of missing any clues about the Mantis Knight." The Lark Knight puffed out his chest and said, "We'll keep your secret. How will you repay us?"
"Heh, this old dog really wants me dead..."
Lin Wei felt a chill in his heart. This Swan Prince was vindictive and vengeful. He would definitely kill him personally when he had the strength.
"As for your kindness, I will repay you when I have the chance," Lin Wei said earnestly.
These days, it's already rare to find someone who won't betray a friend for a hefty reward.
"Just kidding, who needs your real repayment?" The Nightingale Knight waved his hand quickly when he saw that Lin Wei was serious.
"No need, it was the Swan Prince who targeted you first," the Carp Knight chimed in. "There are still clues about the Crimson Swallow this time, but Father said it's the last time. He can't predict what will happen next, so I have to rely on myself."
Lin Wei and the Nightingale Knight looked at each other in bewilderment.
"It's alright. I'm very grateful for Prince Jinli's clues over the years. I'll visit his residence to express my gratitude when I have the chance," Lin Wei said with a smile.
These days, whoever has access to resources and leads is king; Lin Wei and the Nightingale Knight are just henchmen at best.
Lin Wei still had a few bottles of ordinary focus potions that he had obtained from Prince Swan last time, which could last him a while longer.
"You're welcome, we're teammates."
Half a month later, the three of them returned to Maple Forest, where knights continued to form teams to explore.
When Lin Wei passed by Prince Swan's residence, he took a special look and found that it had been restored to its original state, with several knights still stationed there.
"This Swan Prince is really rich. I've killed about seven or eight standard knights, and he keeps replenishing his ranks," Lin Wei muttered to himself.
"You're not planning to destroy this camp again, are you?" the Nightingale Knight whispered.
"I want to." Lin Wei nodded silently. "You guys shouldn't get involved in this. Prince Swan hasn't been able to find me all these years. But he always seems to know the form of my breathing technique, which is very strange."
Lin Wei had managed to kill all the people involved several times, but the Swan Prince always managed to find his likeness.
"We support you."
The three treated it as a minor incident, and then spent another half month following the clues found by the carp rider to defeat the red swallow and divide its swallow's nest among themselves.
Lin Wei discovered the Crimson Swallow and easily caught and killed it; the Lark Knight and the Carp Knight didn't even have a chance to fight back.
Lin Wei and his two companions returned home.
"I'm going back. The concentration-enhancing potion made from this bird's nest is still enough for two years. I estimate that I'll be breaking through to the fifth level of my breathing technique in two years, so we might not be able to meet again," the Carp Knight said, scratching his head.
"It's okay, keep practicing in seclusion and I look forward to the day you become even stronger." Lin Wei nodded and punched him lightly.
The carp knight was a rare friend of his; they would meet again someday.
"Okay, Lin Wei, you must be careful in the future. I will catch up with you." The carp knight waved and left.
"I'm leaving too. I'm going to Maple Leaf City to see my friends first. I might develop my career there in the future. Rose City is gradually falling into ruin," the Nightingale Knight said with a smile.
"Okay, I'm thinking the same thing."
Lin Wei planned to upgrade his forging skills before considering coming to Maple Leaf City to make money. In short, he would think about it in two years. He didn't want to think any further ahead, as things were unpredictable.
"Come here, let's hug. I feel like I'm getting further and further away from you." The Nightingale Knight was a little sad. This hunt was almost like she was AFK. "I thought I had made a lot of progress after two years of seclusion."
Lin Wei was taken aback for a moment, then gave her a generous hug and whispered, "Keep going, just compete with yourself."
This was Lin Wei's first time having such close contact with a woman since his transmigration. Feeling the graceful figure of the Nightingale Knight, his heart skipped a beat.
"I'm leaving." The Lark Knight blushed slightly, transformed into a humanoid lark, and left with light steps.
"These are just some of the sights along the way..." Lin Wei smiled. "Beautiful women are lovely, but cultivation is even more important."
Lin Wei calmed himself down and slowly walked towards the swan enclosure not far away. "It's late at night, Swan Prince, your good stuff is mine again."
Lin Wei, possessed by the Poisonous Mantis Breathing Technique, appeared openly within the camp.
"Who goes there? How dare you trespass on the Swan Prince's territory!" a knight warned in surprise.