After an overall sweep of the information, Leylin remembered a scene from the past.
It was a small jungle in the Viscount holdings, and John Farlier was wearing a warrior’s outfit with a stern expression on his face. He was facing the infant Leylin as he said: “Today, I will teach you the Secret Skill that has been passed down in the Farlier Family: the Cross Blade Technique and the accompanying breathing techniques. You must remember that you can never teach this to anyone outside our Family!” At that moment, Viscount John’s face held an unprecedented stern look!
Alas, Leylin was still an infant at that point, and obviously did not put much thought into the matter, thus eventually forgetting it. Viscount John tried to force him into training a few times, but Leylin was so afraid of suffering and fatigue thata while, even Viscount John had to give up.
“Sigh… an overly compassionate father leads to a failure of a son!” Only now did Leylin realise how the previous body’s owner had became such a spoilt brat.
*TLN – Spare the rod and spoil the child
Although the young Leylin only knew how to act like a playboy and had totally forgotten everything about the Knight Training for the Family Secret Skill, Leylin managed to recover all of it with the help of the A.I Chip.
Cross Blade Basic Sword Style: Horizontal Slash, Vertical Slash, Piercing Attack, Slanted Slash…
Footwork: Advance, Retreat, Dodge…
There was also the accompanying breathing technique. All of it appeared clearly in Leylin’s mind, along with the experience that Viscount John had imparted.
The memory finally ended with Viscount John emitting white mist from his mouth as he manipulated his Cross Blade, and splitting a rock as large as a millstone in two with a single cleave!
“Hm… a Knight is considered the lowest mysterious power, yet they are already so strong! What kind of existence are those Magi who are high above Knights?”
Leylin’s eyes burned with a fiery passion.
“Sigh! I have to take things step by step. I had better concentrate on this Knight’s breathing technique first! Anyways, the Knight Training does not clash with Magus training. At least I’ll have some measure of self defense for now.”
After a detailed analysis, Leylin discovered that the so-called breathing technique of this world was very similar to the internal qigong of his previous world, but was a lot more crude. It was very dependant on external stimulations to activate the inner life energy.
“According to rumours, if a warrior goes through the Knight Training and is still unable to activate their inner life energy, the only option is to enter the battlefield and go through fierce and bloody battles. This is the only other way to trigger their inner life energy, and become a Knight!”
“A.I Chip, transfer the knowledge of the Cross Blade Technique to me!” Leylin issued his next order.
Soon after, a large amount of knowledge regarding the technique was transferred directly into his mind. It was etched deeply into his brain, as if he had been training in it since he was young.
“Isolate the Cross Blade Technique and save it into a new file, with the filename of ‘Cross Blade Technique Basics’!”
[Saved New File: ‘Cross Blade Technique Basics’]
As the A.I Chip notification sounded out in his mind, Leylin’s lips curved in a smile. With the help of the A.I Chip, his learning speed was unbelievably quick – fast enough to make any so-called genius commit suicide from shame!
“Now that I have all the memories of it, it is just a matter of finding a Cross Blade, and going through some actual practice. If all goes well, I have confidence in mastering it within ten days, bringing myself to Viscount John’s level!”
All these sword techniques are merely killing arts. The most important thing for Knight Training is the accompanying breathing technique!” Leylin muttered to himself.
“A.I Chip! According to my statistics, simulate and create the best model for me to start training the breathing technique!”
[Beep! Task Established! Host human model established! Begin simulation…]
As the mechanical voice sounded out, a 3D model of a human figure appeared in front of Leylin’s eyes. It was transparent and shimmering in blue light, and appeared exactly the same as him – a 13 year old youth with Western features, brown hair, big eyes and bushy eyebrows.
The 3D figure repeatedly started training the breathing technique, constantly adjusting the frequency, rate and magnitude. Slowly, a red line could be seen moving around in the 3D figure’s body.
After a few minutes, the simulation ended, and the A.I Chip’s mechanical voice sounded out once more.
[Simulation ended. Cross Blade Accompanying Breathing Technique – Time required for one revolution: 30 Minutes. 10 Revolutions will improve the Host’s body by 0.05 Strength, 0.06 Agility and 0.03 Vitality. The improvements will gradually lessen as the stats improve!
Warning: If the Host goes through long term training of this technique, it will result in residual damage caused to the Host Body. Recommendation to think twice before starting.]
“Phew! This is indeed an impressive Knight Training technique! As long as I persevere, I will quickly be able to improve my power! Alas, I wonder if there is any way to remove the effect of the residual damage?”
Leylin said with a faint smile.
At this time, the A.I Chip’s voice suddenly sounded out.
[Do you wish to optimise the Breathing Technique? Y/N]
“The A.I Chip actually has such abilities?” A joyful look rose on Leylin’s face.
WMW Chapter 4 – Cultivation
“I never thought that this A.I Chip’s analyzing abilities could also work on the Knight breathing technique in this world!”
Leylin exclaimed and said: “Optimise immediately!”
[Optimisation initiating, estimated time: 125 minutes.]
“Yep, 125 minutes, which is over 2 hours; I can afford to wait!” Leylin felt at ease.
After waiting rather impatiently, the two hours finally passed. The A.I Chip’s voice sounded out right on time.
[The optimisation for the breathing technique has been completed. Time taken for breathing technique, 5 minutes 23 seconds, and the effects have all risen by 5%! The side effects of the injuries have vanished!]
“Very good!” This result made Leylin very satisfied.
If the effect was a 5% increase each time, then dozens of times, and even hundreds of times, would result in huge differences.
“Rumor has it that the Cross Blade Technique and the breathing technique were obtained by the founder after dozens of bloody battles, where he finally obtaining it from the corpse of a Knight. Amongst the many Knight families, it is considered to be the upper middle grade!”
“After the optimization of the breathing technique done by the A.I Chip, I’m afraid it might even be comparable to the secret scroll techniques of those smaller kingdoms!”
Leylin quietly pondered, and immediately said in an impatient manner: “A.I Chip, transfer the optimized breathing technique to the memory zone!”
The A.I Chip chip duly carried out its orders, and brought large amounts of images depicting the breathing technique back to Leylin’s mind.
After a few minutes of transfer, Leylin gently rubbed his head: “I feel a little giddy, but this is a normal occurrence!”
Right now his brain was filled with large amounts of memories about the breathing technique, and the many matching sequences of practised experience. Compared to an average person, he did not have to go on the roundabout route.
“I did not feel it in my previous life, but in this world, the A.I Chip really gives me a huge advantage compared to an average person!”
Leylin mumbled on: “With this A.I Chip’s ability to simulate and analyse, I am able to obtain the same result as a person who has to go through 10 years of hard work and experience, I only have to do exactly what the A.I Chip has presented, and I will be able to do things in the most accurate manner
!”
The breathing technique had many contradictions, and some of them required more than verbal explanation to be understood.
One had to go through the experience of training, and go along some complicated paths., Only then would they be able to gain enlightenment.
But these things could all be avoided with the A.I Chip’s analysing abilities.
“I’ll give it a try!” Leylin thought, and his body laid on the floor in the shape of a cross.
According to the suggestions on the breathing technique which was presented by the A.I Chip, there was no need to have any special actions to complement it, but just to find the most suitable and comfortable position.
“First, I must hold my breath for 65 seconds, then take three long and one short breaths. The duration and frequency must be……”
Leylin followed the description of the breathing technique, and gradually entered a state of cultivation.
He looked unconscious; his face was bright red and his temples throbbed, as if carrying out some kind of exercise.
As time passed, Leylin’s face grew redder, and eventually, he began to perspire out some faint black coloured fluid.
After he had maintained this process for over 20 minutes, Leylin opened both of his eyes, and opened his mouth to exhale.
Phew! ! !
A black coloured breath was exhaled just like this.
Within his body, some cracking noises could be made out.
Leylin stood up and moved his four limbs. His whole body was warm, as if he had just undergone a vigorous exercise.
“A.I Chip, display my body’s statistics!” Leylin ordered.
[Leylin Farlier. Strength: 0.4 Agility: 0.5 Vitality: 0.4 State: Mild injury]
Leylin remained impassive: “Change the method of display, and move the data back by 10 decimal points. Also make comparisons with the data before the cultivation.”
With Leylin’s orders, the image flickered, and the body statistics had shown 10 more decimal points. The last three numbers had not stop changing.
[Beep! After comparison, undergoing the Knight Training increases the Host’s Strength by 0.005, Agility by 0.006, and Vitality by 0.004]
The A.I Chip faithfully relayed the message.
“Mn! Because this was the first practice, the figures are still climbing up!” Leylin analyzed and said.
“I’ve only cultivated for a bit over 20 minutes, but, the data’s increase is already rather considerable. With perseverance, it’s just a matter of time before I have the stats of a black robed man!”
“Which is to say, those ten odd black robed men are all Knights!”
Leylin thought indifferently, “What a pity. According to my memory and the A.I Chip analysis, breathing techniques have cultivation limits. The Farlier Family’s breathing technique can only be practiced once a day. Additional practice will not only have no additional benefits, but will even cause harm to the body!”
“A.I Chip, are there any methods to let me increase the number of times I can practice the breathing technique?” Leylin asked.
[Medicinal items are required as a supplement.] The A.I Chip feedbacked.
“List all the necessary medicinal items!”
[Quinoline element, marco 21, magnesium dioxide……] The A.I Chip chip listed a whole bunch of medicinal items, which were all from Leylin’s previous life.
“Is it possible to substitute any of them them with other medicinal items or herbs?” This seemed to be an obviously impossible task, but Leylin furrowed his brows and asked anyway.
[A sample is needed to analyse the medicinal properties. As of now, the data is insufficient!] The A.I Chip chip prompted.
“As long as there is a way, then it’s alright!” Leylin heaved a sigh of relief.
He looked at his own body again. Because large amounts of sticky substance had been produced after the breathing technique training, his body felt very sticky, which was extremely uncomfortable to the touch.
Leylin frowned: “Looks like I’ll have to wash up first!”
He began to make his way out of the horse carriage. It was midnight by this hour, and the various young nobles were all sleeping soundly in the tent. Leylin quietly stepped out of the carriage and ran towards a small river that was nearby.
[Warning! A human is approaching!] The A.I Chip prompted.
Leylin pretended that he was oblivious, and continued his advances.
“What are you trying to do?” A voice rang behind Leylin.
“So fast!” Leylin pupils shrank, “I had already been aware, but I was still unable to discover that he had arrived behind me. If he has any bad intentions, then I definitely won’t be able to resist in any way!”
On the surface, he still pretended to be scared out of his wits: “Ah……Who? Who?”
Leylin turned around his body to look back, seeing the black robed man who had been distributing the rations earlier in the day. Leylin remembered his name to be Angelo.
“Hel…..Hello! Sir Angelo! I feel that I’m a little dirty, and wanted to wash myself!” Leylin face was pale, as if he was frightened, and did not even have the capabilities to speak properly.
“Wash yourself?” The black robed man furrowed his brows, and wrinkled his nose. He could indeed smell a stench coming from Leylin.
“Alright! It is rather dangerous here at night, especially for young nobles like you bunch! Return quickly after washing!”
The black robed Angelo said. Not paying anymore mind to Leylin, he turned around and walked towards the heart of the horse carriage, where his tent was.
“Thank you for your reminders! Sir Angelo!” Leylin still said with a bow, no matter whether this man had heard him or not.
Always being careful had been part of his principles in life.
After seeing Angelo leave completely, Leylin then strode forward and headed towards the small river.
Angelo walked into his own tent and pulled down his mask, exposing his scarred face.
“The substance expelled from the body after practicing Knight breathing technique? What a nostalgic feeling! Looking at these young people reminds me of my inexperienced self from the past!”
“What a pity though, if I was also born of nobility, I wouldn’t need to practice the Knight breathing technique. I had even risked being part of a magus’s experiment and ended up in this state……”
Angelo muttered. His shadow and the tent overlapped into one body, in-differentiable from each other.
Along the way, Leylin casually plucked the wild flowers and plants and popped them into his mouth from time to time.
“I think that black robed Angelo must have realised something. But it doesn’t matter, a nobility practising a passed down Knight breathing technique is just a normal occurrence.”
“Furthermore, he already has the physical qualities of a Knight, so he definitely has his own breathing technique, and won’t need to get mine. Besides, even if he wanted it, it wouldn’t be a big deal. I can just write it down and give him a copy…”
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