The Witcher: Grinding Proficiency Starting with the Witcher

Inside the confinement room.

Li Wei sat cross-legged on the ground with his back to the wooden door, his body still damp with sweat from training, which turned into white steam from his head.

His gaze swept around the area; it was pitch black.

The pupils contracted as they moved in response to the surroundings, and within moments, vision gradually cleared.

If you look closely, you can even see the tiny pebbles in the gaps between the bricks.

His Adam's apple bobbed.

As a Witcher apprentice, he knew this ability all too well.

This is the effect of a cat's eye.

During his duel with Lawrence, his senses were heightened several times over due to the stimulation of adrenaline.

This is the fundamental reason why he easily defeated Lauwen.

At that time, I had my suspicions.

The awakening of the potion was not a complete failure for him; it merely concealed the characteristics of the cat's eye, and his body was strengthened accordingly.

The exact amount of body enhancement can be directly displayed on the panel.

As for whether the cat's eye function was damaged, Li Wei was unsure.

"I need to find an opportunity to test the waters with someone."

Bring up the system panel, and a message appears.

[Defeat Lauwen, Apprentice Swordsmanship +10, Apprentice Physical Skill +10!]

[The host's apprenticeship in swordsmanship and physical skills has been maxed out. Excess proficiency has been converted into corresponding general proficiency.]

[General Proficiency: You can freely allocate points to relevant abilities.]

[General Swordsmanship Proficiency: 10 points]

[General Physical Skill Proficiency: 10 points]

Li Wei looked surprised.

"Is this a skill point feature?"

He was overjoyed.

Although it's a compensation mechanism, it can still be used to hone skills in duels and accumulate experience.

However, this still cannot make up for the fundamental problem of lacking higher-level swordsmanship or physical skills.

Furthermore, it's too uncertain how much proficiency is needed to break through the apprentice's swordsmanship and physical skills if they are added rashly.

Suppressing his excitement, he closed his eyes and began to rest.

The punishment of facing the wall was more like a reward to him.

Get some rest so you can better prepare for your evening breathing exercises.

With this thought, my tense mind relaxed, and a wave of fatigue immediately washed over me. Within seconds, I could hear long, drawn-out breaths coming from my mouth.

"call……"

As time went by.

Li Wei walked out of the confinement cell, stretched, and rubbed his eyes.

Looking up at the crescent moon through the clouds, I roused myself, touched my stomach, and felt a strong pang of hunger.

"Go to the kitchen and get something to eat. Go back and immediately begin your breathing exercises."

Just as I lifted my leg, I suddenly noticed out of the corner of my eye a figure leaning against the corner on my right.

Aite crossed her arms, her gray hair swaying in the evening breeze, and gestured with her chin toward Li Wei.

"Li Wei".

Li Wei looked at him, remembering what Aite had told him at noon to come see him that evening.

He didn't take it too seriously at the time, since he didn't really know much about Aite.

It's fair to say that, apart from Turka and Daniel, who have lived in the Witcher's Castle for many years, he wasn't very familiar with the other official Witchers.

They could only meet in winter, when they would gradually return to talk about their experiences over the past year and exchange information and goods.

As for Aite, he suddenly appeared half a year ago and served as an instructor for apprentices' swordsmanship.

Li Wei walked over and replied with a smile, "Uncle Aite?"

Aite straightened up and shook the green glass bottle in his hand, making a sound of liquid colliding inside.

"As my greatest contributor, I have to offer you a drink. Come with me."

Aite turned around, and Li Wei raised an eyebrow and followed.

The two arrived at the wooden dummy training ground.

While Li Wei was still filled with doubt.

Aite opened the bottle and took a hearty gulp, the glistening liquor dripping from the corner of his mouth.

After drinking heartily, a satisfied smile appeared in his eyes, and he casually tossed the bottle to Li Wei.

"then."

The latter quickly stepped forward to catch it.

Li Wei glanced down at the bottle, which was covered with a gold sticker and bore the gemstone emblem unique to the Emerald Kingdom. A rich aroma of wine wafted from the bottle's mouth.

"Saint Claire, the jewel of the Emerald Royal Family, produced in 1229, only five hundred bottles were ever made. Tsk tsk, Daniel probably won't be able to sleep tonight. What are you still looking at? Shall I get you a wine glass and pour you a drink?"

Li Wei swallowed hard, raised the bottle, and took a sip.

The fragrance of flowers and wine lingered on the tongue, eventually entering the stomach and transforming into a warm current that dispelled the chill brought by the evening breeze.

[Status: Drinking St. Clair white wine increases strength by 30% and stamina by 30% for 1 hour]

Power surged through his limbs and bones, and Li Wei was shaken.

This wine truly lives up to its reputation as a royal supply; it even has the ability to enhance attributes.

Aite drew a knight's sword from the weapon rack with his right hand, and the blade sliced ​​through the shattered leather armor on the wooden dummy's right shoulder.

"To do this with this unsharpened sword, your swordsmanship has surpassed all current apprentices and is among the best in history."

"I'm curious, how did you manage to do that in such a short time?"

In the dim light of the night, the cat's eyes emitted a chilling, eerie green glow.

Li Wei's heart tightened. "Uncle Aite, I was just doing normal training."

"take it easy."

Aite stared at him, the scrutiny in her eyes fading, and chuckled softly.

Whether you're hiding your talents or have some secrets, it's none of my business.

As he spoke, he picked up the sword and held it horizontally in front of him, gently stroking the blade with his left hand.

"Your apprenticeship in swordsmanship has met the requirements. According to the Witcher training curriculum, I should now teach you a sword technique."

Li Wei initially breathed a sigh of relief, but upon hearing the subsequent conversation, his eyes widened, and he focused all his attention on Aite.

A higher level of swordsmanship?

This is exactly what he needs right now.

"This sword technique is called the [Whirling Cross Slash], and it is one of the signature sword techniques of the Witcher."

"The Spinning Cross Slash consists of three stages: [Vibration], [Ripple], and [Spinning]."

"These three techniques are actually extremely mysterious ways of generating power. If you can master them completely, you will not be limited to the sword, hammer, spear, or even the pitchfork used by farmers. They can all have extremely strong killing power."

"I have been practicing this sword technique for forty years since I awakened the Hunting Charm and became a full-fledged Witcher, but I am still stuck at the Ripple stage."

Li Wei was slightly surprised after hearing this.

"Uncle Aite, as a sword instructor, how come you haven't mastered it after forty years?"

Aite gave a wry smile. "The entire Witcher Castle is probably controlled by only Turka."

"You are exceptionally gifted; if you could find a way to restore the essence of life..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "You might be the next Turka."

"Watch closely."

The casual look in the cat's eyes suddenly turned extremely serious, and a powerful aura emanated from his body, extending to the knight's sword in his hand.

He raised his hand, and a cold light pierced the night, so fast that it left an afterimage.

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

Two sharp, tearing groans rang out, and a neatly cut cross-shaped gash appeared on the chest of the wooden figure in front of Aite.

"Snap!"

The gap is getting bigger and bigger!

Until the leather armor crumbled, revealing the wooden figure hidden inside.

Li Wei gasped.

That's the Spinning Cross Slash, so powerful.

It was so fast that it didn't even get detected by the panel.

However, if one could gain proficiency with just a glance, that feature would be far too overpowered.

You still need to train step by step and accumulate experience before you can learn it to the basics.

Aite sheathed his sword, the sharp glint in his eyes still lingering.

"This is the power of vibration, do you see it clearly?"

"If not, I can demonstrate it for you a few more times before midnight."

As a swordsmanship instructor, he knew all too well how difficult the Spinning Cross Slash was; mastering it required a great deal of practice.

Li Wei humbly asked, "Uncle Aite, please do it again."