1novels Chapter 9 Werewolf Appearance
Chapter 9 Werewolf Appearance
Lin Wei was excited; the effect this time was remarkable, undoubtedly the Spiral Arrow.
The next moment, the deep blue face of the Rubik's Cube in Lin Wei's mind lit up, and a line of text appeared.
Spiral Arrow Technique: Tier 1 (1/500)
[Spiral Arrow Technique experience points +1, after being tripled by Deep Blue Surface, experience points +3]
Lin Wei muttered to himself, "It seems that only skills related to extraordinary abilities can be counted towards the experience points gained in the Deep Blue Dimension, and they must be successfully activated once."
"So the Rubik's Cube isn't a magic bullet; you still have to rely on yourself for the first step."
"However, as long as I include the Deep Blue side, I can keep grinding experience points."
Lin Wei, as if injected with adrenaline, began training.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and Lin Wei stayed in the basement to cultivate.
During breaks from his training, he also inquired about the territory from Captain Ham of the Guard and the steward Celia.
Both of them were Lin Wei's confidants.
The answer is that everything is stable and improving. The werewolves seem to have disappeared and have not appeared. The villagers have successfully survived the snowy winter, and not many people have frozen to death.
As for Victor, who was imprisoned, he became well-behaved and did not commit any crimes. He even taught himself how to use a sewing machine, as if he had gotten used to it.
Seeing that Victor couldn't get up, Lin Wei was too lazy to kill him, thinking that keeping him alive might be useful in the future.
"Whoosh!"
Lin Wei drew his bow and released another spiraling arrow that pierced the wall.
[Spiral Arrow Technique experience points +2, after being tripled by Deep Blue Surface, experience points +6]
[Spiral Arrow Technique: Tier 1 → Tier 2 (3/1000)]
Lin Wei stuffed a large mouthful of beef shank into his mouth and muttered to himself, "The Spiral Arrow Technique has finally advanced. I've been focusing on breathing techniques lately, and I've also advanced to the third rank. I'm one step closer to becoming a standard knight!"
Although I haven't encountered any opponents yet, I haven't been able to test my cultivation progress.
However, Lin Wei was patient, and the days without opponents were precious, so no one would bother him to grind experience points.
Lin Wei tested the power of the second-order spiral arrow technique and found that the rotation speed was almost half again as fast, and the depth into the wall also increased.
As for the third-tier Clear Lion Breathing Technique, it also covered his arms with lion mane, and the power of his gauntlets increased considerably.
Lin Wei stretched and decided to go out for a stroll.
"Now I understand why those reclusive masters in martial arts novels like to find a quiet place to hide away; cultivation is indeed addictive."
"It's a pity that practicing the breathing technique requires too much meat, which is all provided by the territory. For sustainable development, I have to manage the territory well."
Lin Wei can now easily eat the equivalent of a full-grown cow, and his daily food intake is equivalent to that of twenty soldiers. If it weren't for his earl's wealth, he would have gone bankrupt long ago.
"Creak!"
Lin Wei pushed open the basement door, feeling as if he were seeing the light of day again.
Ham and Celia were already waiting and bowed to Lin Wei.
Sometimes the two of them wondered if Lin Wei really existed.
Each time it comes out for a stroll, it disappears for a few months, like a rat in a basement.
Lin Wei sighed, "Why is it that every time I go out, it's during a holiday? It's March already, isn't it? Spring is here."
Throughout the castle, the sound of melting snow could be heard, and the verdant green of spring quietly emerged.
The residents below the castle were all putting green leaves on their doorsteps, making it look quite lively.
With the blessing of the Purple Face of Heart's Voice, Lin Wei could faintly hear the voices of the nearby residents.
"O Holy Father of Mercy, I long for... your most faithful people."
"May Father Holy Mercy bless me... I will follow you forever."
Celia pouted: "Lord Linwei, this is the First Green Festival, symbolizing the first melting of winter snow and the earth just showing its first hint of green."
"Everyone is hoping for a good harvest this year! The Green Festival is a festival full of hope."
Lin Wei ruffled Celia's hair and sighed, "That's great, it's a new year again, and I'm a fifteen-year-old adult now."
Lin Wei warned himself, "But there are too many believers in this charlatan, and they are all extremely fanatical. Something feels off."
"Has anything important happened lately? Ham, you tell me."
"Reporting back to you, sir, a letter arrived this morning, signed by Earl Heron and Earl Grizzly Bear from next door. Please take a look."
"Oh? Let me see it quickly."
Lin Wei quickly finished reading the letter, his brows furrowing.
"These two old fellows said that the kingdom is preparing to go on a war and that contributions must be made according to the rank of the nobles. The earls either have to contribute money or troops. The news came down quickly, and they invited the newly appointed Earl of Chengshi, Victor, to a gathering. All three parties gave the same answer."
Lin Wei scoffed, "Unify the narrative? What's the point of unifying it? Just pay up and that's it. These two earls definitely have other motives. They're geniuses."
Since the second brother Simon was indeed good at business, the fiscal revenue in the Chengshi territory was quite good. The uniquely flavored rum was sold throughout the kingdom, generating excellent economic benefits and becoming a major signature product.
For Lin Wei, time is more important than money; the money he gives out now will be recovered with interest later.
Lin Wei couldn't help but sigh, "The second brother is still better. Even after he died, he still shines. The eldest brother can only operate a sewing machine. He's too useless."
"However, war is not a good thing for me; I'm afraid peaceful days are numbered."
Lin Wei began to prepare himself mentally.
After some thought, he wrote two replies in Victor's voice, expressing his attitude that the main priority was to pay money.
As for the gathering, I've been longing to do it for a long time, and I'm fortunate to have the chance to meet again. However, I'm too busy with territorial affairs to attend.
After arranging a few more minor matters, Lin Wei sent Ham and Celia away and walked towards the training ground alone.
……
On the training ground, Luo Ti and several other commanders were also giving reports.
After the reports were finished, Lin Wei patted them on the shoulders with satisfaction, encouraging them to keep up the good work.
The conscription work in the territory went smoothly, and the number of soldiers was replenished to nearly eight hundred.
This number of soldiers is the maximum that the territory can support. Too few and there's no sense of security; too many and it becomes unaffordable, a waste of resources and manpower.
As for the Spiral Arrow Technique, Lin Wei returned it as agreed. During this time, Luo Ti asked Lin Wei if he had successfully mastered it.
Lin Weize laughed it off and brushed it off.
He should only project an outward display of strength, keeping the rest as a trump card to save his life.
The world is vast, and Lin Wei is still too weak; it's not time for him to be high-profile.
Just as Lin Wei was about to return to the basement to continue grinding experience, Celia rushed over in a hurry and shouted loudly.
"Sir, the werewolves have appeared again, in the nearby town of Silver Birch. If we wait any longer, it may be too late."
Lin Wei paused, cursing under his breath, and ordered Luo Ti and the two commanders to lead the soldiers toward the town of Silver Birch.
He went there first.
More than half an hour later.
Lin Wei rode his horse through a large forest of silver birch trees, barely making it to the gate of Silver Birch Town. His horse nearly died from exhaustion.
Not far away, a tall, dark figure could be vaguely seen moving around on the rooftops, holding two civilians in its hands, looking like a standing wolf.
Civilians, their faces filled with terror, kept fleeing towards the gate.