Chapter 178: Shadowless Trait

Qin Hai did not speak, falling into deep thought.

"This time I went to the Martial Arts Association; do you know what my biggest impression of the Association was?" Lu Yu turned his head to look at him and asked.

"What is it?" Qin Hai asked subconsciously.

"Resources," Lu Yu said. "The resources the Association can provide are far beyond what our small Zhai, or even an ordinary city, can compare to."

"And the Awakened Association is even more powerful than the Martial Arts Association. Only by going there can you grow faster and better protect your family."

"After all, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact; you should understand this principle, right?"

"So, are you here to persuade me to join the Awakened Association?" Qin Hai took a deep breath and asked.

"Just a suggestion," Lu Yu glanced at him. "A suggestion from a friend."

Qin Hai was silent for a long time, then finally said, "I understand. I will go back and consider it."

"Mm." Lu Yu nodded, not saying anything more. He had said everything he needed to say; if Qin Hai still decided to stay in the Zhai, he would not force him.

After all, everyone has the right to make their own choices.

Moreover, joining the Awakened Association was not a smooth path; one would also face many thorny enemies and might even encounter backstabbing from companions.

As for Ji Bingyu, her ability was quite special. Lu Yu planned to let the sisters make their own decisions after he rescued Ji Wanqing.

……

The entire night, Lu Yu spent sparring with Wang Liang on Basic Fist Technique.

Now that his various physical attributes far exceeded Wang Liang's, he had to deliberately restrain his strength during their exchanges.

Precisely because of this, the proficiency of his Basic Fist Technique improved quite slowly. After one night passed, it had only increased by three levels.

【Basic Fist Technique: lv12, Traits: Powerful lv12, Body Strengthening lv10, Swift lv8, Rigid Strength lv6, Agile lv4】

No new traits were unlocked, but this was within his expectations.

"If I want to improve quickly, I must either go through actual combat or spar with stronger people," Lu Yu couldn't help but sigh.

In-Jin Martial Artists were no match for him at all; it seemed he could only go find those Pulse Refining Martial Artists to spar with.

As for Basic Archery, it was relatively easier to improve.

Once the Headquarters sent the bow over, it would certainly be able to significantly increase the level of his Basic Archery.

By then, practicing the "Cloud-Piercing Arrow Technique" would yield twice the result with half the effort.

"Let's first see the effect of the High Grade Blood Qi Pill, then practice the Cultivation Method, and finally attempt to break through the Realm."

Thinking this, Lu Yu took four bottles of Blood Qi Pills from his Space Item. Excluding the one given to Wang Liang, 35 remained.

"I wonder how many Potential Points one High Grade Blood Qi Pill can provide?" Full of anticipation, Lu Yu placed one pill into his mouth and swallowed it.

Instantly, a massive wave of heat spread through his body, and his lower abdomen felt as if a raging fire had been ignited.

"Could it be that the medicinal effect is too potent?" Lu Yu pondered to himself.

Just then, this massive medicinal power seemed to suddenly evaporate within his body, disappearing completely.

At the same time, a line of information appeared in his mind.

【Potential Point +】

Lu Yu's face immediately lit up with joy. He had originally thought that a High Grade Blood Qi Pill providing 10,000 Potential Points would be quite good; he hadn't expected it to actually reach!

What kind of concept was this? For the same amount of money, the improvement brought by buying High Grade Blood Qi Pills was 1.5 times that of buying Middle Grade Blood Qi Pills! No wonder this thing was so highly sought after.

Without hesitation, Lu Yu stuffed the remaining High Grade Blood Qi Pills into his mouth one after another. After everything was converted, he looked at the panel.

Potential Point:

Experience Value: 1325

520,000 Potential Points—this was the most he had ever accumulated in his life.

A smile appeared on Lu Yu's face; it was definitely enough to break through to the Transformation Realm.

If he wanted to break through again, it might be a bit difficult; he would have to wait until the next time he went to hunt Advanced Fierce Beasts to exchange for enough High Grade Blood Qi Pills.

"Let's improve the Cultivation Method first." He cast his gaze toward the Skill column.

There were two Pulse Refining Realm martial arts, plus the Golden Bell Shield, totaling three; since they could not be practiced for the time being, he set them aside.

The remaining ones were "Soul Extinguishing Finger," "Moon Observation Method," "Thirteen Taibao Hard Qigong," "Shadowless Great Fast Blade," and "Thunderclap Blade Technique."

Lu Yu frowned slightly. He had originally felt that over 1300 Experience Points was quite a lot, but now it seemed it was still not enough.

"Let's prioritize improving the 'Moon Observation Method' first," he thought to himself. He would sooner or later have a battle with the Awakened of Yongan City; the higher his Mental Power, the stronger his mental defense would be.

By then, if he really faced that Awakened from the Guan Family, and the opponent had no other means besides Mental Control, then he was sorry, but only a dead end awaited them.

If he still had plenty of Experience Points left after finishing the "Moon Observation Method," he would also improve the "Thirteen Taibao Hard Qigong" and "Soul Extinguishing Finger."

As for the two blade techniques, thanks to the level of his Basic Blade Technique, the consumed Experience Value shouldn't be too much.

Moreover, since he was currently focusing on practicing blade techniques, it was indeed time to max out these two.

With a thought, Lu Yu consumed 1 Experience Point on the "Shadowless Great Fast Blade."

Instantly, an extremely faint warm current rose within his body.

【Shadowless Great Fast Blade: First Glimpse, Traits: Vigorous Strength lv1】

"Strength increased by 3 points?" Lu Yu took a look and felt it was quite good, after all, it only cost 1 Experience Point.

He consumed another 2 Experience Points, and a wave of memories instantly flooded his mind.

【Shadowless Great Fast Blade: Minor Accomplishment, Traits: Vigorous Strength lv2, Shadowless lv1】

【Shadowless: For every level the skill increases, blade speed increases by 50%; takes effect when using the Shadowless Great Fast Blade.】

"An increase of 50% speed?" Lu Yu calculated in his mind; if he raised the "Shadowless Great Fast Blade" to the Consummation Realm, it could provide 2 times the blade speed.

He looked at his Basic Blade Technique again; the lv15 Fierce Attack trait, calculated at 30% blade speed increase per level, was 4.5 times.

Comparing the two, the speed of the "Shadowless Great Fast Blade" was actually one time slower.

This also proved from the side that there was no absolute distinction of strength between Basic Martial Arts and Advanced Martial Arts; it was all relative.

"Let's see what other traits will be unlocked next," Lu Yu muttered to himself. This time, he consumed 3 points of Experience Value to raise the proficiency level, yet no new trait was unlocked.

He consumed another 4 points of Experience Value, and the proficiency of the Shadowless Great Fast Blade reached Great Success, but still, no new trait appeared.

"Could it be that this martial art only has two traits?" Lu Yu suddenly had a bad premonition.