Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 5 [Dawn Swordsman] and [Boar Rider] (Please continue reading)

Levi-Schneider ———

Black Serpent Breathing Technique: Level 2 (1/5000)

Shield Skill: Tier 1 (Maximum)

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Perhaps it was because Li Wei had laid such a solid foundation beforehand, coupled with the daily tutoring-style guidance from a senior, formal knight.

Reaching the second level of the Black Serpent Breathing Technique was far simpler than Li Wei had imagined.

As for the shield skill, he only practiced it casually until he reached his limit. This skill is far less difficult than basic archery or basic swordsmanship. For someone who had already maxed out his basic archery with 10,000 experience points, these were nothing.

Starting today, Livy has entered the second stage of his knightly squire career: swordsman squire!

I'm one step closer to my goal of becoming a full-fledged knight.

The next step is to reach the third level of breathing techniques and become a quasi-knight.

With a requirement of 5,000 proficiency points, Li Wei estimated that it would take at least half a year to break through to the level of a quasi-knight.

After practicing breathing techniques for too long, you need to rest your mind and body. Cultivation requires a balance of tension and relaxation; otherwise, being in a state of high intensity and tension all the time can easily lead to spiritual deviation.

Now that he has become a sword-wielding attendant, he already possesses basic strength. Li Wei's current physical attributes are probably twice that of a normal male. In a bare-handed situation, relying solely on brute force, Li Wei can now easily defeat five adult men.

This is already quite outrageous. Keep in mind, Li Wei is only thirteen years old; he's still a child!

According to Knight Fred's own account, as a senior official knight, his physical abilities were five times that of an average person.

This demonstrates that the Black Snake Breathing Technique is indeed extraordinary.

However, Li Wei lacked practical experience and advanced combat skills.

Another important skill for sword-wielding attendants is swordsmanship or combat skills with other weapons.

Knights rarely use their fists in fights, even though their fists could easily kill someone. But as the saying goes, "an inch longer, an inch stronger," and fighting with fists when armed is foolish. Besides, flesh and blood are no match for steel.

To learn swordsmanship, one must consult Sir Fred. After all, even a genius like his father had to admit that Sir Fred was more talented in swordsmanship than him.

This can be seen from another name that Sir Fred used when he traveled the kingdom in his early years: Dawn Swordsman!

What a cool name!

Learning swordsmanship can't be rushed; today is New Year's Day. Li Wei wants to give himself a good day off and enjoy the pleasures of nobility.

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At the banquet, Li Wei sat in the lord's seat, with Sir Fred sitting beside him.

Apart from that, no other nobles came; they were all people from within the territory.

It was the dead of winter, and heavy snow blocked the roads. Blackwater Valley was also located in a remote area. Although there were three baronial territories nearby—Rocklands, Frostwindlands, and Silvermoonlands—they were far apart, so the lords did not interact much throughout the year, especially in winter.

Trade within the territory only takes place during the summer.

In short, the barons who managed to survive in this area were all in pretty bad shape, which is why Li Wei's father's rise to power seemed so legendary. Starting from the barren lands of the north, he made great contributions in the kingdom's wars, making the Black Serpent Knight a household name among the nobles of neighboring countries, and eventually became the lord of two rich lands.

However, Li Wei also disliked dealing with other lords. It was best for everyone to avoid trouble, coexist peacefully, and achieve a win-win situation.

At the outermost edge of the banquet were the shy, timid, and self-conscious serfs. On this day, they enjoyed the same food as the lord, but dared not eat freely for fear of angering him.

Within his territory, Livy was their king and could do whatever he wanted with them.

At the same time, everyone was also surprised. They did not expect that the lord was so young yet so mighty and strong, not at all like a thirteen-year-old boy.

After a few rounds of drinks, Li Wei ate by himself, enjoying the attentive service of the maids. The maids, their faces flushed, rubbed Li Wei's incredibly muscular body.

These maids were all young farm girls, efficient in their work, and very lively when chatting in private, but they were always very reserved when serving Li Wei.

Suddenly, a short, stocky boy came to Li Wei, knelt down with a thud, and placed a long, rectangular cloth bag in front of him. Li Wei recognized the boy; he was the son of Toby, the old blacksmith in the territory. Li Wei called him "Little Toby," and his full name seemed to be "Milan."

"Little blacksmith Milan, what can I do for you?" Li Wei asked.

Milan opened the cloth bag, revealing a knight's sword that gleamed with a cold light.

"My lord, this is the best sword I forged last year, and I would like to present it to you," he said, bowing his head.

"Oh?" Li Wei took the sword. The blade had very few impurities. In this world of low productivity, the quality of the sword was definitely of medium quality, whether in terms of material selection, forging, or polishing. It was worth one or two gold coins.

"It is indeed a fine sword." Li Wei did not hesitate to praise it and accepted it without any hesitation. The people in his territory were his vassals, and their land and property belonged to Li Wei, so he could accept it with a clear conscience. After all, he still had to protect their safety in this chaotic and dark world.

"By the way, how is your father's health?" Li Wei asked with concern. This was no exaggeration. As the most important blacksmith in the territory, Old Toby's family made all the weapons and equipment used for militia training, as well as the farming tools used by the serfs. They were the most talented people in the territory.

Suddenly, the young blacksmith Milan lowered his head, knelt on the ground, and sobbed, "My lord, yesterday when my father and I were hauling ore on the mountain, we encountered the Wild Boar Gang. I ran away quickly, but my father was kidnapped. I have no choice but to come and ask for your help."

Upon hearing this, Li Wei's face turned cold: "Wild Boar Gang? The thing I feared most has happened. I know about your father's matter, and I will handle it. Go home and wait for my news."

This little incident ruined Li Wei's good mood for the day.

After the banquet, Sir Fred approached Levi, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and said, "The Wild Boar Gang's kidnapping of Old Toby was clearly premeditated. After all, their gang has been growing rapidly and needs a lot of weapons, so it's natural that they would target an excellent blacksmith like Old Toby. The leader of the Wild Boar Gang is Wild Boar Knight Pig, who used to be a blacksmith and was also Old Toby's junior apprentice. Later, he somehow obtained a breathing technique and even managed to break through to become a full knight, but he should be no match for me. How about I take a team and set off tomorrow to bring Old Toby back?"

(End of this chapter)