1novels Chapter 42 Night Patrol Lion, Azure Sparrow, Sailfish
Chapter 42 Night Patrol Lion, Azure Sparrow, Sailfish
"I have no idea, Father, don't talk nonsense." The carp knight turned and left. "Father's intuition is still so sharp."
"Sigh, I hope things won't turn out the way I suspect," Prince Koi said, adding a strange remark at the end.
Time flies, and a year later, it was the Frost Breath Festival in December. Lin Wei turned 25.
[Sparrow Breathing Technique experience points +22, after being tripled by Deep Blue Face experience points +66]
[Sparrow Breathing Technique: Level 4 (Maximum)]
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[Hyena Breathing Technique experience points +17, after being tripled by Deep Blue Face, experience points +51]
[Hyena Breathing Technique: Tier 4 (Maximum)]
"Alright, both breathing techniques have reached their maximum level. Let's fight." Lin Wei's eyes were fixed intently on his heart.
The hyena was fighting with the old lion in the area, the sparrow was fighting with the heron, which was also at the fourth level, and the mantis and rose were watching the show quietly.
"Rose, the bloodline of the Dead Leaf Breathing Technique has been extracted. You'll have a battle to fight later," Lin Wei said with a smile.
He doesn't use the Rose Breathing Technique often, but that doesn't mean it's ineffective; it can still significantly boost the body's attributes.
The ability to communicate with plants may well have a bright future.
Over the next few days, Lin Wei focused on forging weapons orders and did not slack off.
[Chengshi Breathing Technique Experience +2888, Chengshi → Night Patrol Lion, Chengshi Breathing Technique converted to Night Patrol Lion Breathing Technique (Medium Grade), Breathing Technique cap slightly increased, cap requirement (1/3)]
【Night Watch Lion Breathing Technique: Tier 4 (7588/10000), Effect: Low-level defense, maximum requirement (1/3)】
"Hey, Cheng Shi has become a night patrol lion. Its fur has turned black, and it looks a bit like a hyena."
Lin Wei looked at the dark lion that was swaggering around the heart and found it amusing.
Lin Wei is willing to do anything to improve his strength; he doesn't have obsessive-compulsive disorder about collecting specific breathing techniques.
Not long after, results also appeared in the territory of the flying-type breathing technique next door. A small white sparrow was flapping its wings to greet Lin Wei.
[Sparrow Breathing Technique experience points +2888, Sparrow → Azure Sparrow, Azure Sparrow Breathing Technique converted to Azure Sparrow Breathing Technique (low-grade), breathing technique cap slightly increased, cap requirement (1/2)]
【Azure Sparrow Breathing Technique: Tier 4 (Maximum), Effect: Low-level Agility, Maximum Requirement (1/2)】
Lin Wei was dumbfounded.
"Goodness, the heron has been overtaken by the newcomer, and the sparrow has won and become the sparrow. However, it still can't continue cultivating, although its physical attributes are a bit higher." Lin Wei sensed his limbs, "Although there were no breakthroughs in breathing techniques this year, two breathing techniques were slightly upgraded, and its overall strength has improved a lot."
"In the next year, I will first break through the Night Watch Lion Breathing Technique and also break through the Forging Skill. Both of these will soon reach the fifth rank and have new effects."
Lin Wei was already quite familiar with the process.
"Let's go out and take a look."
……
Celia began her report: "Lord Linwei, the Rose Duke's good friend, the Crocodile Duke, has passed away. He has gone to attend the funeral. Drake is still in seclusion. A few days ago, he sent someone to say that he will definitely break through within two years."
"Since last year, military spending has remained high, and some dukes in the duchy have gone bankrupt. The Crocodile Duke also died from a previous injury and a sudden heart attack."
"These days, even a duke-level lord, a veteran standard knight, can be driven to his death by anger." Lin Wei was also greatly surprised.
"The Duke of Rose's other friend, the Duke of the Rock Sheep, was also in a bad situation. He was fond of financial management, which meant lending money to nobles at high interest rates. However, many nobles went bankrupt or ran away, and his financial returns plummeted, and he started to lose money."
"Serves him right. Drake told me earlier that the Duke of Rose bought the wizard boots with part of the money borrowed from the Duke of the Rock Sheep—he borrowed 50,000 and repaid 100,000." Lin Wei showed no sympathy, adding, "It seems Rose City won't last another ten years."
Lin Wei never expected that his journey to another world would be just like his previous life on Earth, involving constant moving and extreme misery.
"On the continent, the Central Divine Court in the south has officially announced its further expansion into the major duchies, requiring the establishment of dedicated divine courts in the capitals for residents to pay homage. Furthermore, it needs to send knights to reside there."
"Several duchies rebelled, but they died suddenly not long afterward, while the other duchies hesitated," Celia continued.
Lin Wei frowned and said, "It has nothing to do with me. This is a game between the king and the royal court. But the king seems too weak."
"Of course, the king is not a superhuman; his position is hereditary, and the power is actually controlled by the princes," Commander Roti said slowly as he returned to the small castle. "However, since the princes need to cultivate, it doesn't matter if the king is just a puppet governing the duchy."
"What about the military expenses collected?" Lin Wei asked, puzzled.
He had always thought that the king was also an extraordinary being, or at least a supreme knight.
"The lion's share naturally falls into the hands of the princes, while the rest is managed by the king and his family," Roth replied.
"It seems that only strength matters. The king may seem to have supreme power, but in reality, he still has to be mindful of the princes' opinions."
Lin Wei suddenly realized.
"After collecting military funds for so many years, this prince's resources are much stronger than I imagined."
"By the way, Commander Roth, are you planning to retire completely this time?" Lin Wei looked at his much older senior and teased him with a smile.
"I can't deny getting old anymore. Spending a few years in the mercenary group feels like I've been on the brink of death several times," Commander Roti sighed.
"No problem, just rest and recuperate in the little castle. I'll take care of everything."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Ham arrived. Lin Wei appeared almost once a year, which his confidants missed dearly. Since it was a rare occasion for him to come out, they chatted for a long time.
"By the way, this is the Sailfish Breathing Technique and Bloodline Inheritance Stone that I purchased. They were sold by a wandering duke. I've been communicating with him for several months, and I hope they will be of some help to you, sir." Ham finally brought out a package and handed it over.
"Well done, Ham, you're my best brother."
Lin Wei's eyes lit up. He had been struggling to find a breathing technique for swimming beasts, and now it had suddenly appeared.
"I'm leaving, Celia. Remember to keep an eye out for the materials I asked you to collect." Lin Wei went off to cultivate.
Lin Wei had no clue about the materials for that technique, the Little Heart Water Arrow Technique, so he left it all to Celia to handle.
"Lord Lin Wei is still working so hard, just like he was ten years ago. The old count's vision is indeed more far-sighted than ours." Commander Roth rubbed his hands together and sighed.
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After reading through the newly acquired Sailfish Breathing Technique, Lin Wei said, "This Sailfish Breathing Technique is actually a mid-grade breathing technique, which will allow me to cultivate to the sixth-rank Grand Knight level."
"The following year brought a new task: to cultivate the Sailfish Breathing Technique to the fourth level, the standard knight level."
A month later.
Lin Wei successfully mastered the Sailfish Breathing Technique.
Two months later, the Sailfish Breathing Technique advanced to the third stage.