Chapter 56: Completing the Cultivation Method

【Phantom Archery (Incomplete): Ignorant (0%)】

Upon seeing this line of text, Lu Yu's head went "buzz," as if struck hard by a heavy hammer.

This... what on earth is going on? He was one hundred percent certain that this line of text definitely wasn't there before. Could it be!

Lu Yu opened his mouth wide, his eyes filled with disbelief.

That "Phantom Archery" which looked like a crudely made fake, was actually real!!!

A burst of wild joy surged in his heart. That's right, it must be! Otherwise, how could the system record this Archery, and with the same name, too?

No, there is one difference.

Lu Yu looked at the two characters "Incomplete." That's right, this Archery is indeed not complete; the missing content is likely substantial.

But he immediately looked at the latter half of this small line of text, "Ignorant (0%)," and whether it was the font or the color, it was no different from the small line of text for 【Taiji Fist】.

In other words, even if this Archery is incomplete, it can still be practiced, the proficiency can be increased, and it might even eventually unlock special effects? Lu Yu felt it should be so.

Of course, because the Cultivation Method is incomplete, the unlocked special effects will likely be greatly discounted, and the ultimate techniques mentioned in the Archery will certainly be impossible to unlock.

He couldn't help but feel a bit conflicted. Should he use Experience Value to upgrade this incomplete Cultivation Method? Why does it feel like something that is tasteless to eat but a pity to discard?

"Eh?" Suddenly, he discovered something special.

The color of the two characters "Incomplete" after "Phantom Archery" was clearly different from the other text, as if... it could be clicked? Should he try it? The moment the thought arose, in an instant, three lines of information floated into his mind.

【Incomplete Cultivation Method detected, completeness 35%, do you wish to complete it? Completion requires meeting certain conditions.】

【Completion conditions: Realm Body Tempering Second Layer, Basic Archery lv6, time consumption one day.】

【Completing a Cultivation Method requires consuming a certain amount of time; the higher the satisfaction of the completion conditions, the shorter the time required.】

"!!!" Lu Yu simply couldn't believe his eyes. Good heavens, it's actually possible to complete a Cultivation Method!

There are two conditions to complete this Archery: Body Tempering Second Layer—he is already at Body Tempering Third Layer, exceeding the requirement; Basic Archery lv6—he also happens to meet the standard.

Then what is there to hesitate about? Of course, he chooses yes.

【Cultivation Method completion in progress, current progress 0%, time required, 12 hours.】

Looking at the information emerging in his mind, Lu Yu was so excited he almost jumped up.

Without a doubt, this 【Phantom Archery】 must be an advanced Archery, and for him, it is truly a timely help.

Although the Cultivation Method is incomplete and even missing key parts, he has the system and can complete it.

Does this mean that from now on, he won't have to be afraid when encountering incomplete Cultivation Methods?

Of course, completion has conditions; it seems to be related to the Realm and the level of Basic Martial Arts, and perhaps there will be other requirements later.

"Regardless, this is great news."

Lu Yu's mouth curled upward; in twelve hours, he would be able to obtain a brand-new advanced Archery.

If he could get his hands on more... Thinking of this, a flash of inspiration struck his mind.

That's right, Zhao Shu and the others mentioned before that there is an old man in Zhou Family Fort who specializes in selling various martial arts Secret Manuals that seem like they are from fantasy novels.

He originally thought that old man was a complete fraud, but now it seems he might also sell real things, like this Archery, only it has been cut too much.

But it doesn't matter to him; as long as it is real, even if it is an incomplete copy, it can be recorded and completed by the system.

"Zhao Shu?"

"Hmm?" Zhao Shan stopped his footsteps and turned to look at Lu Yu in confusion, "Xiao Yu, what is it?"

"It's like this," Lu Yu said with a smile, "How does that old man you mentioned before who sells Cultivation Methods in Zhou Family Fort sell his Cultivation Methods?"

"Ah?" Zhao Shan didn't react for a moment.

"I mean, what can you use to trade for those Cultivation Methods," Lu Yu explained patiently.

He wasn't sure if he only needed to read a small portion of the content or if he needed to study it in depth to record the Cultivation Method into the system, so he prepared to spend resources first.

Zhao Shan scratched his head, trying hard to recall: "I remember at the beginning, it seemed like it cost one hundred catties of wheat for one book."

"One hundred catties of wheat for one book?" Lu Yu was startled. Would anyone really be willing to spend so many supplies to buy martial arts Secret Manuals of unknown authenticity? Judging from this Archery, even if what the old man sells is real, it is likely a cut version.

"Hahaha," Zhao Shan laughed loudly, "That old man claims to be the ninety-ninth generation sect leader of the Kunlun Sect, saying his goods are authentic and he doesn't cheat children or the elderly. He also said that in Anshan City, ordinary people have to pay three or four hundred catties of wheat to learn one ordinary Fist Technique, and what he sells are all peerless martial arts Secret Manuals, which is already very cheap."

"And then?"

"Later, of course, no one bought them; people aren't stupid. Later, when we went, it became ten catties of wheat per book."

"That's such a rip-off!" Lu Yu clicked his tongue. From one hundred catties of wheat per book to ten catties of wheat per book, the price plummeted; it was simply a world of difference.

"Yeah, later someone was fooled by him into buying one, claiming it was a martial art that could cultivate internal energy, but when an expert looked at it after they went back, it was fake."

"That person was furious and brought people to smash his stall. I mentioned this before; the old man ended up acting shamelessly and playing the rascal, so the matter was left unsettled."

Zhao Shan suddenly realized and opened his eyes wide, looking at Lu Yu, "Xiao Yu, you aren't thinking of going to buy one, are you?" As soon as he said this, everyone looked over.

"I just want to go and take a look," Lu Yu explained, "There was still real stuff in that Archery from just now, just not much."

"I see," Zhao Shan scratched his head, "Actually, I don't really understand it either, but that old man is at the Zhou Family Fort market. When we go in two days, you will be able to see him. Xiao Yu, you have to be careful when the time comes; that old man is very cunning."

"That's right, he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve," Sun Gang and the others warned one after another.

"Don't worry, I will be careful," Lu Yu nodded seriously.

To tell the truth, ten catties of wheat for one book is not a loss, even if it is an incomplete copy.

But if he bought a fake one, he would have no way to voice his grievances.

Judging from various signs, that old man is likely someone without any bottom line. He should see if he can find a way to get it without spending money.

Thinking of this, Lu Yu had a bit more anticipation for the upcoming trip to Zhou Family Fort, and with Qin Hai and the others joining the Zhai, this trip would also be safer.

They walked for about two hours, and it was already near evening, the sun setting in the west.

Looking at the Zhai right before his eyes, Lu Guohao turned around and exhorted everyone: "After returning to the Zhai, absolutely do not mention to anyone that Qin Hai is an Awakened." Everyone nodded one after another.

At this time, the entrance to the Zhai was surrounded by worried people, and the sound of hushed discussions was constant.

However, when the Hunting Team appeared in their field of vision, the noise gradually subsided, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

But as the distance grew closer, expressions of extreme shock appeared on everyone's faces.

"Five, five pieces of prey!"