The Wizard: Grinding Experience Starting with Knight Breathing Techniques 39

0039 [Death God]’s Shoulder, the [Death Bird] (Requesting Follows)

Ripple power.

The second realm of the Golden Cross Slash.

A power technique more advanced than vibrational power.

Only upon mastering this power did Li Wei realize how magnificent the world of swordsmanship truly was.

“Sir Fredrick said that mastering Ripple power is equivalent to mastering a sword technique of at least excellent quality.”

“With my excellent Black Snake Breathing Method, plus the excellent Golden Cross Slash, and the assistance of the third-tier Frost Wolf Breathing Technique, I wonder to what extent my strength has reached. Fredrick should be back soon; I should have a good sparring session with him then.”

“However, I only mastered the preliminary Ripple power. Fredrick has been immersed in Ripple power for over a decade. Maybe he has mastered advanced Ripple power. I cannot be proud.”

Li Wei felt a sense of relief. The long-suppressed emotions were fully released with the consecutive breakthroughs in the breathing techniques and the Golden Cross Slash these past two days.

“This Knight stage can be divided into four levels: low-level Knight, mid-level Knight, high-level Knight, and peak Knight. Once you reach the Great Knight stage, there is no such level division. I have just broken through, so I should only be a low-level Knight, but my actual strength should be at a mid-level.”

Li Wei wanted to test his strength, but unfortunately, there was no one in his territory who could be his opponent.

Furthermore, Li Wei found it difficult to use such a deadly move like the Golden Cross Slash against his own people.

“Forget it, let’s go blacksmithing first to consolidate my realm.”

Now, Li Wei considered blacksmithing as a way to cultivate his sentiments and consolidate his state of mind.

Blacksmithing is a technical skill, but also one that requires immense patience and focus.

In Li Wei’s view, breathing technique cultivation and blacksmithing complement and promote each other, making them particularly suitable for simultaneous practice.

The furnace burned, the bellows roared, and the dagger from the unknown assassin was melted down by Li Wei.

Clang! Clang! Bang! Bang!

Under the high furnace, Li Wei poured out his sweat.

Time slowly passed, and a pitch-black short dagger gradually took shape under Li Wei’s hammer.

After a series of quenching processes.

[Blacksmithing Proficiency +2]

Li Wei now held a dagger in his hand.

Compared to the bizarre and curved shape of the previous dagger, the dagger that Li Wei had recast was closer in shape to the bronze short swords of his past life during the Warring States period (a period in ancient China characterized by constant warfare between various states), simple and unadorned.

Li Wei played with it for a while, even trying to use advanced power techniques like Ripple power, and ultimately succeeded.

As Sir Fredrick said, the Golden Cross Slash is more of a power technique than a sword technique. If one truly reaches a profound realm, even a hammer, or even a Gatling gun, could utilize Ripple power.

However, Li Wei could currently only use Ripple power through blade-type weapons.

Moreover, he discovered that compared to his own sword, Frost’s Sorrow, this dagger was more resistant to the torment of Ripple power.

“It’s still a matter of material. Frost’s Sorrow is made of ordinary iron. Although its workmanship and quality are good, it’s clearly insufficient for freely using Ripple power.”

“If only I had those high-tech alloys from my past life.”

“When I have the chance, I still need to use better materials to forge a dedicated sword for myself.”

After finishing blacksmithing, Li Wei returned to the castle and began to build a private room for himself within the castle.

…

The next morning, Sir Fredrick, along with a team of people, arrived at Black Snake Castle, weary from their journey.

Li Wei went out to greet him, smiling, “How did it go?”

“Young Master Li Wei, I have completed my mission successfully.”

After dismounting, Sir Fredrick handed Li Wei a bag.

Li Wei opened it and found a bottle of Dragon Saliva Fragrance and a pile of gold coins.

“Thank you for your hard work, Fredrick.”

With this, Li Wei’s anxiety finally subsided.

Come to think of it, Sir Fredrick, as a formal Knight, would not usually get into trouble unless he actively provoked it.

“Does the Jade Merchant Guild have Dragon Saliva Fragrance in stock now?” Li Wei asked.

Sir Fredrick shook his head, “No, the people from the guild said that there will be no Dragon Saliva Fragrance for a long time. After inquiring, I found out the reason. The White Horse Knights and other royals who practice the Dragon Breathing Method also need Dragon Saliva Fragrance as a secret medicine ingredient. In the past it was fine, but because of the Thousand-Year War, the Tuwa Empire, the main producer of Dragon Saliva Fragrance, has banned exports to the Jade Kingdom. The number of earth dragons in the Jade Kingdom is pitifully small, almost extinct, causing Dragon Saliva Fragrance to become increasingly scarce.”

“At this rate, we might only be able to get Dragon Saliva Fragrance from the Tuwa Empire in the future,” said Sir Fredrick.

Li Wei frowned. He hadn’t expected the war to affect him in this way.

“But the existing Dragon Saliva Fragrance is enough for me for a while, so it’s not urgent, but I still need to find a way to solve it. The Black Snake Secret Medicine is very helpful for practicing the Black Snake Breathing Method, not only increasing the cultivation speed but also continuously strengthening my physique. I can’t stop taking the medicine.”

Li Wei pondered.

“By the way, it looks like you have been promoted to a formal Knight, Young Master Li Wei,” Sir Fredrick asked with a smile after returning to the council hall.

“That’s right, Fredrick. Just a few days ago, I officially became a Knight, condensing my Life Seed.”

Li Wei did not hide anything from Sir Fredrick. Sir Fredrick was someone he could trust. If he had any ulterior motives, the young Li Wei would have died countless times already.

“Becoming a formal Knight in three years, your speed is comparable to that of your father, a genius. If your father saw your achievements now, how happy he would be, unfortunately…” Sir Fredrick sighed.

“If only Father were still alive,” he murmured involuntarily.

After the master and servant finished their emotional exchange.

Li Wei recounted the assassination attempt that night to Sir Fredrick.

Sir Fredrick initially felt immense self-blame because he wasn’t by Li Wei’s side, leading to the assassination attempt.

Then, holding the bird-beak mask, his expression grave, he slowly said,

“This is a Death Bird mask.”

“Death Bird?”

“Yes, legend says the Death Bird is a black divine bird perched on the shoulder of the Death God. Once the Death Bird cries, someone will die. It looks like a crow. There’s an organization whose members use the Death Bird mask to walk among humans, accepting huge sums of money from others to assassinate anyone, be it commoners, nobles, or even royalty.”

“This organization is extremely mysterious. In the history of the kingdom, their shadow seems to be present in many major events.”

“This organization is called the Death Bird’s Song. Legend has it that the founder of this organization was a legendary Knight.”

“Which one?”

“The Thousand-Faced Knight, Unnamed!”

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