The Wizard: Grinding Experience Starting with Knight Breathing Techniques 100

Chapter 0098: Two-Legged Beast and [Crimson Lotus Breathing Method]! (3 Updates! 4000 words, please subscribe!)

Becoming a Great Knight at twenty is considered a fantasy, a pipe dream! Even the white-horse Knight, lauded as a genius, became a Great Knight at a much older age.

However, Li Wei now has a plentiful supply of Dragon Saliva Fragrance, and his supply of Black Snake Elixir is abundant. He estimates that, at his current speed of cultivating the Black Snake Breathing Method, he can reach level seven and become a Peak Knight by the end of this year.

And a whole year next year should be enough to cultivate the Black Snake Breathing Method to level eight, allowing him to become a Great Knight!

After gazing into the future and stretching his limbs, Li Wei left the shelter.

The Devil Shark stood quietly in standby mode, maintaining a low-power state, motionless.

Li Wei stood on the battlements, breathing the fresh air.

High above the territory, the snow-white Harris blended seamlessly with the sky, flying freely. This usually indicates that nothing is amiss. If something were wrong, Harris would give a sharp warning cry.

The three brothers had completely recovered from their injuries inflicted by the Great Knight. They were growing larger and larger, resembling rhinoceroses in their massive size.

Their appetites were increasing daily. If Li Wei weren’t a wealthy Baron, an ordinary Baron’s territory would be eaten into bankruptcy.

Sam was the only one left at the place where Fred used to train soldiers. Sam showed a decent talent in cultivating breathing methods, which brought Fred great comfort in his afterlife. Sadly, even if Sam becomes a formal Knight in the future, Fred will never see it.

With the continuous improvement of the forging industry, Black Water Valley now basically doesn’t require Li Wei’s extra investment to develop and grow sustainably.

The battle with the Great Knight proved the powerful role of the Crimson Blood Cavalry. Combined with the three brothers and infantry, the Crimson Blood Cavalry can also cause significant trouble for a Great Knight, provided they have a numerical advantage. Therefore, the construction of the territory’s army continues.

Holy Radiance Year 1009, Warmth Month.

Over the past month, Li Wei continued his cultivation, sword practice, occasional blacksmithing, and potion making. But besides these, he also found time to learn painting techniques and copy masterpieces. His practice wasn’t for aesthetic appreciation, but it will be very useful for his upcoming trip to Icewind City.

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Icewind City, Silver Mountain Fort.

The “Master Tela,” wearing a golden mask, strode towards the Silver Mountain Earl’s castle. His carriage behind him carried the mithril armor and weapons forged this period – three sets in total.

Li Wei finally reached a cooperation agreement with the Silver Mountain Earl: the Earl would provide mithril and raw materials, and Li Wei would forge mithril armor and weapons for him. The quantity was three sets per month, the limit for a normal craftsman.

Of course, in reality, Li Wei finished forging them in five days.

The Silver Mountain Earl would provide 300 gold coins for each customized set, with a total of 100 sets to be customized over three years.

The 300 gold coins per set was a discounted price Li Wei gave the Earl, considering the large-scale order and the fact that all the materials were provided by the Earl. Charging too much wouldn’t be appropriate.

In return for Li Wei’s discount, the Silver Mountain Earl would allow Li Wei to copy his collection of bloodline breathing method scrolls.

Li Wei’s excuse was that he had no further pursuits in forging and that he was also a breathing method collector, hoping to see more breathing method scrolls and thereby research ancient mythological knowledge.

Li Wei naturally didn’t expect the original manuscripts of the breathing method scrolls. The Silver Mountain Earl, being a collector himself, wouldn’t part with them; he certainly didn’t need the money.

Therefore, Li Wei only hoped to obtain some “copies” through copying, to see if he could cultivate them.

That was the reason for Li Wei’s recent copying practice.

The Silver Mountain Earl naturally agreed. Many people collect breathing methods to study esoteric knowledge, or simply to show off their taste and wealth.

As for selling these counterfeit bloodline breathing methods for money? Only a fool would buy them!

Genuine breathing method scrolls are ancient heirlooms with untraceable origins. Each noble claims their ancestors created them.

The unique, ancient parchment is completely different from the parchment used in this era, which is why they’ve survived the ravages of time.

The authenticity of a breathing method scroll is instantly apparent. Besides genuine, original copies, other copies have no collector’s value.

Previously, some tried to sell counterfeit non-bloodline breathing methods, but few bought them.

This is because the authenticity and accuracy of copies are uncertain. Even a slight change in a breathing method can have serious consequences, as practicing counterfeit methods often leads to going mad from cultivation.

From the Silver Mountain Earl’s perspective, his collection of bloodline breathing method scrolls was no different from paintings displayed in a museum.

Giving Master Tela some copies of bloodline breathing methods allowed him to get substantial discounts and the master’s goodwill, a worthwhile trade.

The Silver Mountain Earl’s castle was imposing, though not as grand as Icewind City’s cathedral; it was the second tallest building in Icewind City.

His retainer Knights awaited Li Wei’s arrival.

“Welcome, Master Tela. To celebrate our first collaboration, the Earl has prepared a grand feast for you,” the retainer smiled.

“It’s my honor.”

After Li Wei entered, the retainer asked the formal blacksmiths under the Silver Mountain Earl to inspect the goods.

“How is it? No shortcuts taken?” the retainer asked.

The blacksmiths carefully examined the armor’s appearance, design, and texture, stroking the cold metal. Then, they compared Li Wei’s creations with weapons and armor made by ordinary blacksmiths, engaging in a comparison.

Using the same mithril and material ratios, the comparison showed a shocking discovery: Master Tela’s armor and weapons surpassed those made by the blacksmiths in terms of internal quality, aesthetic appeal, and sophisticated design.

Initially, the Silver Mountain Earl’s blacksmiths were slightly resentful that the Earl chose an outsider, Master Tela, over them, believing he looked down on their skills.

Now they were completely convinced. The Earl was right to look down on them.

A legendary craftsman indeed! His forging skill was simply miraculous and breathtaking!

“Is this the gap between us and the Master? It’s too vast!”

“Indeed, incomparable. The Master’s understanding and techniques in forging far surpass ours.”

“I want to ask the Master for guidance…”

Seeing this, a satisfied smile spread across the retainer’s face.

…

The Silver Mountain Castle’s reception hall.

“Master, please eat,” the Silver Mountain Earl gestured towards the banquet table.

“Respected Earl, no need. I just ate before I arrived; I really can’t eat anymore,” Li Wei said helplessly.

“Very well. Then, Master, come with me. Let me show you my Silver Mountain collection,” the Silver Mountain Earl stood up, smiling.

Li Wei followed the Earl through a long corridor and into a large circular hall.

The hall’s walls displayed breathing method scrolls in exquisite frames, like paintings.

Li Wei’s heart pounded; this was paradise for him.

Sensing Li Wei’s excitement, the Silver Mountain Earl felt proud. To excite a craftsman to this extent, his collection must be impressive.

“Master, Silver Mountain has collected a total of twenty-two breathing method scrolls, all here,” said the Earl.

“How many scrolls do you have, Master?” the Earl asked, adopting a tone of professional exchange.

“Oh, I only have a few. I’ve just started in this field, nowhere near your collection,” Li Wei replied.

“Damn, I wish I had a camera. I’d photograph these scrolls one by one, take them back to cultivate, and there’d be no need to copy,” Li Wei thought to himself.

What others considered useless, fit only for collection, was a treasure to Li Wei.

The Silver Mountain Earl smiled. “Master, these seventeen breathing methods displayed are only common bloodline breathing methods; insignificant. Let me show you something better.”

The Earl, eager to show off to a fellow enthusiast, led Li Wei to the center of the hall and pressed a mechanism. A stone platform slowly rose, displaying five breathing method scrolls.

“Four of these scrolls are of excellent quality, and one is perfect.”

“They belong to five great families whose histories rival our Silver Mountain family.”

“Time passes, and those families have vanished into the dust of history,” the Earl sighed.

In this world, most nobles value family heritage; Li Wei’s mindset was unusual.

Li Wei looked at the perfect-quality breathing method. A two-legged beast spitting flames basked in the worship of hundreds of tiny figures.

Wow, over a hundred tiny figures! This is a perfect-quality breathing method; truly extraordinary!

“This is the Crimson Lotus Breathing Method, the finest in my collection. It’s the bloodline breathing method of the Crimson Lotus family, extinct six hundred years ago. They produced a Great Knight who almost reached legendary status: the Crimson Lotus Knight.

Unfortunately, that Great Knight was a fleeting star who then disappeared. If the Crimson Lotus Knight had successfully advanced to legendary, the Crimson Lotus Breathing Method wouldn’t be perfect, but legendary quality.

In other words, it’s the legendary Knight who creates the legendary breathing method, not the other way around. Perfect and legendary quality breathing methods are essentially the same.

Master Tela, you may not know, but our Silver Mountain family’s bloodline breathing method is also… perfect quality.

If one day I achieve legendary status, our Silver Mountain family will become a legendary family!

Therefore, I sincerely invite you to join Silver Mountain Fort. Only a legendary family can accommodate such an outstanding legendary craftsman as you! If you join me, I can gift you one or two genuine excellent quality breathing methods. ”

The Silver Mountain Earl exuded immense power, like a proud and confident silver beast!

Li Wei was slightly startled. This Silver Mountain Earl was more than just a simple Earl.

He hadn’t expected the Silver Mountain family’s breathing method to be perfect-quality, even superior to his Black Snake family’s breathing method.

Among the Seven Northern Knights, only the Black Mountain Duke’s family, as far as Li Wei knew, possessed a perfect-quality breathing method.

Now, there was another – the Silver Mountain Earl.

“Earl, I appreciate your offer, but though I’m just a craftsman, I don’t like being dependent on others. I believe heroes create families, not the other way around,” Li Wei said.

The Silver Mountain Earl was slightly taken aback, then laughed. “Very well, it seems your ambitions lie elsewhere. I won’t press you.”

He lowered the platform holding the five breathing methods. Their deal only involved Li Wei copying the common bloodline breathing method scrolls, not these five.

“Earl, your collection is truly impressive. It will take me quite some time to copy them,” Li Wei sincerely admired.

“These breathing methods are useless, but I’ve invested considerable effort collecting them. As long as you don’t damage my originals, copy freely, Master. If you’re hungry, I’ll have my servants bring you food; if you’re tired, the castle has many rooms for you to sleep in.”

The Silver Mountain Earl politely said.

“Thank you, Earl.”

Li Wei, accompanied by the Silver Mountain Knight, then viewed the other seventeen breathing methods. Most were strength and speed-type, a few were constitution and defense-type.

But none were perception-type like the Human-Faced Spider Breathing Method. This showed the uniqueness of the Human-Faced Spider Breathing Method.

Afterward, Li Wei took out his prepared drawing board, parchment, ink, and brushes. He sat on the floor and began copying under the Silver Mountain Knight’s gaze.

Initially, Li Wei wanted to find a painter in Icewind City. But after seeing their skill level, to avoid going mad from cultivating counterfeit breathing methods, he decided to do it himself.

He had the confidence to do this himself.

With a thought, Li Wei’s proficiency panel appeared in his mind. Under the three life skills – forging, potion-making, and beast-taming – a new life skill emerged:

Copying: Level 2 (1/5000)

Li Wei had already reached level two in this skill through practice at home.

(Chapter end)

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