Chapter 60: Dual Cultivation

Camille forced a wry smile, her tone tinged with a hint of helplessness: "Our guard losses are severe; the few remaining are probably unable to handle the upcoming journey. I wonder if you, sir, would be willing to take temporary employment to escort us to Tutan Province? As for payment, we will certainly not disappoint you."

Robin thought for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, but I need."

Camille hurriedly said, "Sir, please speak!"

Robin pointed to a carriage in the Caravan, piled with various goods: "I need a carriage to practice the Cultivation Breathing Method, and as for money—just the market price will do."

The so‑called market price, he himself had no idea what that meant.

After all, back then he hadn't even left Buluote Territory, let alone know how vast the world was.

Camille heard this, a pleased expression appearing on her face: "That's easy! Our Caravan just has a spare carriage; if you, Knight sir, need it, feel free to take it! When we reach Tutan Province, I will give twenty Gold Coins to you, Knight sir."

Robin nodded, feeling a hint of satisfaction.

He was worried about where to go, and this would allow him to learn along the way.

As for the Cultivation Breathing Method, it was merely a reminder that he was a Formal Knight, and anyone wishing to act on him should weigh it beforehand.

After all, their Caravan had only one Knight stationed.

Thus, Robin temporarily joined the Caravan, becoming their guard.

Under his protection, the Caravan reorganized its ranks and continued toward Tutan Province.

Along the way, Robin grew increasingly familiar with the Caravan members.

Camille could not stop praising Robin's Archery Skill, and even proactively offered to introduce him to some southern clients to help expand his network.

Robin gladly accepted, for his future plans also required more resources and partners.

Robin, too, was full of anticipation for the future. He hoped to find new opportunities in Tutan Province, strengthen his abilities, and completely shed his past shadows.

On the carriage, Robin checked the System Panel.

【Name】：Robin

【Profession】：Knight

【Level】：Knight (Early)

【Skills】：

Second-tier Swordsmanship: sword attacks increase by 20% power, Experience: 154/20000

Second-tier Hand-to-Hand Combat: close combat attacks increase by 10% power, Experience: 105/20000

Second-tier Archery: arrow attacks increase by 20%, Experience: 652/20000

Second-level Forging: can craft most weapons and gear, 30% chance to produce low-quality weapons, 70% chance to be ordinary.

Archery Skill: Earth Explosion Arrow (condenses Earth Primordial Force Archery, explodes on impact, consumes greatly)

Soil Dragon Breathing Method (Advanced Knight Level): accelerates health recovery, Knight Level Experience: 1321/10000

【Equipment】：Great Horse Leather Warrior Steel Tang Sword, Pulley Composite Bow

Global Experience: 361

Looking at the data, Robin let out a slight sigh; he was still too weak.

Robin took out the notebook that recorded the Basic Meditation Method.

"Since it's called Basic Meditation Method, it must be the most fundamental," he murmured softly, his eyes full of thirst for knowledge.

To him, "basic" meant easy to grasp, the first step to opening the door to the mysterious world of Magic Power. Yet reality dealt him a heavy blow.

The text in the notebook was obscure and hard to understand, filled with abstract concepts and vague descriptions.

Robin read it word by word, his brows furrowing tighter.

He tried to follow the book, adjusting his breathing rhythm to calm his mind, but whenever he attempted to enter the so‑called "Meditation State," bloody scenes of Winston City or perilous moments from the Caravan's journey would involuntarily flash in his mind, his thoughts running wild like untethered horses, making concentration impossible.

He repeatedly tried, constantly adjusting breathing frequency and changing posture, but never grasped the point.

After half a day of study, night deepened, the companions around him had fallen asleep, yet he remained trapped outside the door of the Basic Meditation Method, unable to enter.

"How could this happen?" Robin, full of frustration, couldn't help but sigh lightly. He stared at the notebook in his hand, as if silently confronting it.

But he also knew that obsessively nitpicking was not a good strategy. In the end, he could only helplessly turn his gaze to the other Three Breathing Methods.

These three Breathing Methods, aside from the one on the secret room wall, the other two were territory‑wide common Breathing Methods, found in the study of Buluote Lord's Castle.

He gently opened one of them; the cover read "Stone Turtle Breathing Method".

The introduction explained that this Breathing Method aims to, through a specific breathing rhythm, forge the body so that the practitioner becomes as sturdy as a rock.

Xiaoduo originally specialized in this Breathing Method.

Robin, following the instruction, inhaled slowly, feeling the breath wander inside, attempting to guide it to specific acupoints as the book described.

On the first try, he felt the breath rushing chaotically inside, causing a tightness in his chest, nearly causing a cough.

He didn't lose heart; after a brief adjustment, he tried again. This time, he slowed his breathing, carefully guiding the breath.

Gradually, he sensed a slight change in his body, a faint force surging in his muscles, as if his body was slowly accumulating energy.

But the feeling was fleeting; when he tried to explore further, the wondrous connection vanished.

Robin didn't give up, and opened a second breathing manual—"Spirit Snake Breathing Method".

This manual emphasized the breath's agility and transformation, winding like a spirit snake.

Following the manual's instructions, Robin began a highly complex breathing technique: inhaling in three slow draws, exhaling as gently as a silk thread.

He concentrated fully, but after a short while the breathing rhythm fell apart, leaving him dizzy, as if all the oxygen in his body had been sucked out.

After the arduous exploration of other Breathing Methods, Robin's gaze finally settled on the "Dragon Devouring Breathing Method" transcribed from the secret room wall.

His heart held a trace of anticipation, mixed with a hint of unease.

The previous failures with other Breathing Methods were still vivid, yet this mysterious "Dragon Devouring Breathing Method" seemed to possess a special Magic Power that drew him to try.

With mixed feelings, Robin, following the transcription, began to practice the "Dragon Devouring Breathing Method".

He slowly closed his eyes, adjusting his breathing rhythm, attempting to guide the breath into specific internal channels as the obscure guide instructed.

Unexpectedly, this attempt turned out surprisingly smooth.

His breath flowed within his body, as natural as fish swimming in water, without the slightest hindrance or sluggishness.

In just a moment, he felt a wondrous power slowly surging within his body, this power stronger and faster than when he had practiced the Earth Dragon Breathing Method.

(End of chapter)