madnovel Chapter 40 Revenge
Chapter 40 Revenge
Lin Wei ended his cultivation state and transformed into a mantis-man, only to find that the traces of people moving above his head were much clearer.
"Very good. The effect of the breathing technique can also be improved after reaching the fifth level. This is the same for all other knights. However, I can break through the limit by absorbing energy."
Fine spider hairs appeared on the scythe in Lin Wei's hand, making it look poisonous and significantly increasing its power.
"This strike is even more powerful."
Lin Wei went out and asked Celia to keep an eye out for breathing techniques circulating in the market. He hoped to acquire some if there was an opportunity, as he would need matching sets.
The Nightingale Knight is still in seclusion, so Lin Wei hasn't seen her yet. He plans to ask her to help him keep an eye on his breathing techniques later.
"I'll focus on mastering the Hyena Breathing Technique for the next few months."
Soon after, Lin Wei successfully incorporated the Hyena Breathing Technique into Deep Blue's mind.
……
A few months later, during the Golden Harvest Festival in September, Lin Wei used up all the enhanced Focus Potion he had acquired in the previous two years.
[Hyena Breathing Technique: Level 2 → Level 3 (11/3000)]
Lin Wei opened the deep blue face.
Name: Albus Linwei
【Lion Breathing Technique: Tier 4 (4400/10000), Effect: Low-level Defense】
[Grey Heron Breathing Technique: Tier 4 (Maximum), Effect: Low-level Agility]
【Rose Breathing Technique: Level 4 (1900/10000), Effect: Low-level Manipulation】
[Poisonous Mantis Breathing Technique: Tier 5 (400/20000), Effect: Intermediate Perception, Maximum Requirement (1/3)]
[Spiral Arrow Technique: Tier 4 (4600/10000), Effect: Low-level Penetration]
[Grizzly Armor: Tier 3 (1400/3000)]
【Disguise Skill: Tier 3 (1900/3000)】
[Forging: Tier 4 (6555/10000) (Low-level Forging Skill)]
"My forging skills improved the fastest, and I've also made considerable progress in other breathing techniques as well."
"Two years have passed, and it's time to go out and find medicinal materials again."
A few hours later, Lin Wei met the Lark Knight and the Carp Knight in the Knights Hall of Rose City. To their even greater surprise, the senior Red Horse Knight was also there.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, everyone found a quiet private room.
After taking his seat, the Red Horse Knight looked at Lin Wei with great interest and said with a smile, "Little guy, it's been four years since we last met. I feel like you've gotten much stronger."
"A small breakthrough. Senior, may I try releasing your armored aura again?" Lin Wei's mind was clear, and he was somewhat eager to try.
"it is good."
The Red Horse Knight was a straightforward person; he immediately transformed into a Red Horseman, his aura of power surging, and threw a punch at Lin Wei.
"Good timing." Lin Wei transformed into a praying mantis, raised his arms to his chest, and was sent flying.
A dozen seconds later, he returned to the private room, panting heavily.
The great knight's attack still made his blood surge, but he was not injured.
"Was that a mantis form just now? You...you've actually mastered two breathing techniques?" The red horse knight had already transformed into human form, snapping off a few strands of his beard.
"Yes, let me speak for him. The Lion Knight is a practitioner of the dual-form breathing technique, just like the famous Epic Knights," the Lark Knight laughed.
As a witness to the future epic knight, she had an inexplicable feeling towards Lin Wei.
"That's our secret," the Carp Knight added.
The two of them took turns explaining to the Red Horse Knight the feat of Lin Wei instantly killing several bandit knights two years ago, and Lin Wei couldn't get a word in edgewise.
The Red Horse Knight came to his senses and said with a wry smile, "That's true. Only a standard knight who has mastered two breathing techniques can withstand my probing punch."
"Senior Red Horse, I'm still far from being good enough. In front of the Great Knight, I can only barely survive," Lin Wei said humbly, bowing his head.
"If you can take a punch, we won't even have the will to move," the Nightingale Knight said, sticking out his tongue.
"Me too," the Carp Knight echoed, feeling the gap between himself and Lin Wei widening. "Is this the true meaning behind Father's decision to send me out to gain experience on my own?"
"From now on, everyone can call me Lin Wei. I am now both the Lion Knight and the Mantis Knight."
"I will keep this a secret, young friend Lin Wei," the red-horse knight nodded. "Are you still going to search for the Crimson Swallow this time?"
"Yes, Father has obtained another clue, but this time the journey is much deeper than last time." The Carp Knight nodded.
"As expected of the Lucky Koi Prince, he always seems to be blessed with good fortune," the Red Horse Knight laughed.
"Children, grow up quickly. Some princes are already dissatisfied with the current situation of knights being too numerous and have begun to send their subordinates to hunt down lone knights who are out in the world."
"Is it because there are too many knights? They've all rolled up," said the Nightingale Knight.
"That's right. The cultivation resources on the mainland are far from enough to go around. Previously, the breathing techniques were all kept in the hands of the lords. Many lords were afraid of failing in their cultivation, so they did not choose to cultivate them. Their mindset is still within the range that the princes can accept."
"Not only that, the divine agents in the central divine court in the southern part of the continent also have the intention to take over other continents, and they have begun to have constant friction with the kings of the duchies, and some kings have died from assassination."
"My father also told me about this," the Carp Knight nodded in confirmation.
"This is really chaotic... Improving our strength is the only way forward," Lin Wei said helplessly.
This information is unavailable from Celia; it's a power struggle among high-level officials, with undercurrents flowing beneath the surface.
"Let's go then, Red Horse Knight, do you want to come along?" Lin Wei asked.
"You may go, I have other matters to attend to," the red-horse knight waved his hand.
The group then bid farewell to the senior member.
……
After a month of effort, Lin Wei and his two companions successfully killed a Crimson Swallow in the Maple Forest. However, Lin Wei was unlucky this time, as the Crimson Swallow was first spotted by the Lark Knight and was eventually killed by the three of them working together.
Outside the Maple Forest, the Carp Knight bid farewell to Lin Wei with a happy smile: "I'm leaving now. See you in two years."
Lin Wei was observing the Swan Prince's encampment. The garrison knights there seemed to be packing up their loot; there were about four knights in total.
"What are you looking at?" the Nightingale Knight asked curiously, in a good mood.
"Haha, I'm going to have some fun," Lin Wei laughed. "You guys go ahead."
The Carp Knight and the Lark Knight exchanged a glance, knowing that Lin Wei didn't want them to get involved in trouble, and silently left. Before leaving, they both punched Lin Wei on the shoulder to show their support.
Don't worry.
Night fell quickly. Lin Wei changed into black clothes and easily sneaked to the outskirts of Prince Swan's camp.
"Who goes there? How dare they trespass on the Swan Prince's territory!" A knight spotted the mantis-like figure standing at the gate.
"To take your people."
Lin Wei appeared directly in front of him and killed him before he could even use his breathing technique to cover his body.
"A practice rider is no different from a useless player in my eyes."
The commotion attracted the other three knights in the camp. Without saying a word, they all covered their bodies with breathing techniques, all of them being standard knights.
"Stay here." A grizzly bear-man came crashing down with a heavy hammer.
"Oh, could it be the Grizzly Bear Breathing Technique? What a coincidence."
Lin Wei parried the heavy hammer's attack with his mantis blade and swung it back at the grizzly bear-man's neck.
"Pfft!"
The grizzly bear's head fell, and its massive body crashed directly to the ground.