My health recovery is incredibly fast.

"Only a very small number of people can exhale the stored air. The vast majority of people, no matter how hard they try, cannot expel this portion of air from their bodies."

"Whether one has the talent to breathe fire depends entirely on whether one can utilize the air stored inside their body!"

"Little guy, you've really surprised me!"

No one knew better than her how important a fire-breathing performer trained by the circus itself was.

Moreover, Xia Zuo is hardworking and sensible.

Selling tickets, collecting money and keeping accounts, moving miscellaneous items, cooking and preparing meals—she did everything diligently and without complaint, working harder than anyone else, and was quick to learn and quick to adapt.

Unlike other children, he didn't run around playing in the streets during his free time. Instead, he stayed in the hotel and read books diligently.

Audrey felt from the bottom of her heart that the boy in front of her was simply a gift from fate to the circus; otherwise, how could she have met him on the forest path?

"Xia Zuo."

Audrey hugged the boy again and kissed him deeply on the forehead.

"Are you willing to learn fire-breathing? I swear, I'll be there every time you train, and I'll make sure you don't get injured like Vans. I can also help you exchange for fire-breathing tutorials and tools from the Warriors' Guild."

Audrey gazed into the boy's dark eyes. "As long as you're part of the circus, the tutorials and tools will always be yours."

“I’d love to learn fire-breathing, and I really enjoy life in the circus. I want to make a living with everyone. But, boss, why don’t I learn from Vans?”

Xia Zuo pressed himself against the waves, gently feeling their warm embrace.

Audrey affectionately stroked the boy's dark hair. "Vanles was also obtained from the Warriors' Guild. He can't speak, so it's definitely inconvenient for him to teach you. It's better if I prepare everything and teach you myself."

Xia Zuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

His previous conflicting feelings of longing and unease about learning to breathe fire have now completely dissipated.

After all, learning a skill from someone with a habit of stealing would be very stressful.

Now that this problem is no longer in front of me, the process of learning to breathe fire will be much easier.

Chapter 10 Audrey Style

"Boss, the tutorials and tools for fire-breathing must be expensive, right?"

Xia Zuo leaned against her chest, frowning slightly with concern, and asked, not wanting Audrey to spend money.

"Don't worry, little guy. I've been saving up points for years and haven't used them at all. With the income from the circus, there's absolutely no place to spend the points; I have so many I don't know what to do with them."

Audrey held the boy tightly, unwilling to let go, as if he were a priceless treasure.

"Once the show here is over, I'll head to the Warriors' Guild headquarters in the city. Hmm, I think you can't hide your fire-breathing training from others. I need to talk to Vans and give him a heads-up about being fired in three years. A circus can only have one fire-breather; that's the rule in the business."

Audrey's tone was light at the beginning of her sentence, but when she mentioned Vans, her tone changed, and a coldness and determination filled her mouth.

"Big Sister, there's no need to rush to tell Vans. I'm not even sure I can learn it yet."

Xia Zuo was worried about offending a potential rival in the same industry, the kind of rival who liked to act stealthily.

The other party's experience, physique, and attributes are far superior to mine, so I have to be more careful.

Audrey assumed the boy was worried about Vans' future livelihood, so she gently comforted him, "You don't need to worry. With his current fire-breathing ability, he won't have any problem making a living in a more prosperous city to the north."

“That’s not what I meant. Boss, I actually woke up that day, but I just couldn’t open my eyes…” Xia Zuo revealed what he knew and his fear of Van Ers.

At the end of his statement, he solemnly affirmed, "I guarantee that I have not told anyone about Vans stealing money."

Audrey's expression shifted from initial surprise to admiration, gradually blossoming into a broad smile, her satisfaction and fondness for the boy reaching a new level:

“Little guy, you’re more mature than I thought. I’ll take care of things. As long as you’re in my sight, Vans won’t dare to do anything to you. Maybe, hmph, he’s already planning to leave our circus and go somewhere better.”

The two talked by the ticket car until night fell. After Audrey took Chazelle back to her room, she went to talk to Vans.

Xia Zuo was wary of Van Ersi's underhanded tactics, but the boss was not afraid.

Having worked in the circus for so long, I've got some skills.

Furthermore, for Audrey, Vans's theft was the best leverage against her.

The next morning, before the circus performance began.

The members crowded around the leader.

Audrey smiled and said, "Vanles plans to move to a major city in the north once the new fire-breathing technique is fully developed. Is that right, Vanles?"

Snake, the clown siblings, and Popeye the big guy were all caught off guard by the news. They were happy for their companion, but also worried about the vacancy of the fire-breathing actor's performance spot.

“Congratulations, Vans. Have you made contact with the new circus?” Snake gently stroked the green snake on his shoulder, his dark face showing a complex expression.

Who wouldn't want to perform in a big city?

More audiences, greater fame, more wealth, better venues and costumes.

Instead of moving around in carriages, they perform on the magnificent stages of theaters. They also have a permanent residence, can marry and start a family, and enjoy a more affluent life than ordinary people.

In the entire circus, the only two people who might switch sides are Audrey and Vans. Knife throwers and fire-breathers are much rarer than strongmen and clowns.

The former requires keen eyesight and superb power-generating skills, while the latter requires enduring the toxicity of the flamethrower and facing the threat of flames.

Surrounded by onlookers, the bald-headed Vans remained expressionless. On the surface, he perfectly embodied the demeanor of a circus master.

He nodded slowly, gesturing a series of hand gestures: "I've found a new client. I still need to practice for a few more years to meet their requirements."

Snake understood the other person's sign language, and his worry faded considerably.

As long as Vans doesn't leave immediately, the thriving circus business will suffer another setback.

The big guy and the clown siblings had the same expression, revealing a relieved smile.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have some good news to share."

Audrey's smile grew even brighter. "Our ticket seller, Shazo, has a talent for fire-breathing. I've decided to go to the Warriors' Guild after this performance to help him get a fire-breathing tutorial and tools. I'll personally supervise his training and teach him how to breathe fire step by step."

"Oh my god, is this real?!"

Snake paused for a moment, then hugged the boy next to him, laughing and shaking his arm.

Popeye grinned, stretched out his large hand, and ran it back and forth over the boy's head, making a mess of his hair. The clown siblings let out strange noises and bounced excitedly around the boy.

Xia Zuoke was rescued by the members themselves, and they have a very close relationship with each other, far beyond what Fan Ersi can compare to.

Even a fire-breathing performer is an indispensable part of the circus. It's always better to have someone take over Vans's position than to have the performance position vacant.

Most importantly, Xia Zuo is still young and has only just begun to learn how to breathe fire.

He will stay in the circus for a very, very long time. As a result, the circus will enter a long and stable period of development.

The members were worried that the circus business would be hindered, but the next moment they suddenly realized that wonderful and comfortable days were just around the corner.

The joy was heightened and prolonged by the contrast between the beginning and the end.

"Yes, that's right. Big Sister tested me twice last night. Snake, stop shaking me, I'm a little dizzy. Clown Sister, your voice is too high-pitched, it hurts my ears."

Xia Zuo finally found a moment to speak amidst the enthusiastic celebrations and cast a pleading look at Audrey.

"Alright, everyone. Let's get ready for the performance. The audience is waiting."

Audrey clapped her hands, making a sound that calmed the restless members down.

Everyone started working.

Popeye and his brother the Clown inspect the seesaw and safety ropes, Snake adjusts his special flute, and Vans silently prepares the flamethrower.

The clown sister gave Xia Zuo a delicate face makeup and decorated his fluffy green wig with some star stickers.

Xia Zuo put on clown shoes with upturned toes and a brightly colored scarf, making her look vibrant and dazzling.

He went to the ticket carriage and blew a comical horn at the queuing audience.

"The Bibo Audrey Circus is starting!"

The circus is great, so am I. If I become a fire-breathing warrior in the future, won't copper coins and experience points just keep pouring in?

quack.

Five days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The circus's performance in this small town has come to an end.

The experience gained from selling tickets, plus the 10 experience points from the bouncy ball grip training, allowed Xia Zuo to successfully level up to level 1 and gain a new free attribute point. He now has a total of 3 free attribute points waiting to be spent.

Level 4

Experience 050

It only takes 20 experience points to go from level 3 to level 4.

This time it requires 50 points.

Xia Zuo had a feeling that he was about to leave the beginner's bonus stage, and that he would probably have to spend a lot more time leveling up.

The circus's last day at the base is free time for the members to do their own things.

At dawn, Xia Zuo couldn't wait to arrive at Audrey's door.

"You're even more anxious than I am."

Audrey pinched the boy's cheek. "Wait in my room. I'll be right back."

About half an hour later, Audrey walked into the house carrying a suitcase.

She took a book, a small bottle of medicine, and a jar of oil from the box and placed them on the table.

Xia Zuo casually cast "Detection Technique".

"Fire-breathing training essentials: Memorizing this book will grant 10 experience points and increase your mental attribute by 0.08 points. Once memorized, the entire book's contents will be automatically scanned and recorded, filling your knowledge base."

"A weak flamethrower potion, concocted by the Warriors' Guild. Drinking it will cause bodily damage, resulting in an estimated loss of 60 health points over 60 minutes. Holding it in the mouth will cause an additional loss of 20 health points per hour. Successfully consuming or using the flamethrower will grant experience."

"This edible fire-retardant oil, when applied to the body, reduces external fire damage for 30 minutes. Ingesting the oil reduces internal fire damage for 30 minutes, but is expected to cause a 1-point health deduction over 60 minutes. Experience is gained from fire damage sustained during the effect's duration."

Xia Zuo opened the fire-breathing training manual.

Half of this book is dedicated to teaching people how to protect their bodies.

It covers everything from daily routines and exercise methods to dietary and medication guidelines, and even the posture and frequency of drinking water, making it like a health and wellness book.

The rest of the book contains introductions, instructions for use, and preparation methods for various flamethrower agents.