Chapter 65: Meeting the Qin Family Stronghold

The field was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Wang Liang, struck by the spear tip, seemed as if he had been hit by an Immobilization Spell; he stood frozen on the spot, not moving a muscle.

The smile on Lu Yu's face gradually faded, and he began to mutter to himself: could it be that Wang Shu was discouraged by being hit by his spear strike?

But he had been poked by him so many times; it was truly not easy to successfully counterattack once.

If it weren't for the Skill upgrade, he really wouldn't have had this chance.

He hurriedly looked at the Skill bar:

【Basic Spear Technique: lv4 (1.8%), Traits: Body Strengthening lv4, Powerful lv4, Swift lv4, Weapon Protection lv4, Sharp Strike lv1】

【Sharp Strike: For every level the skill increases, the chance of armor penetration during an attack increases by 20%; takes effect when using polearm weapons】

That's right, after 【Basic Spear Technique】 reached level 4, it unlocked the new trait "Sharp Strike," which was also one of the key factors that allowed him to poke Wang Liang.

Moreover, the level 4 Weapon Protection trait could additionally reduce weapon durability loss by 80% and increase attack power by 40%, allowing him to hold on for several more rounds under Wang Liang's fierce offensive.

"Well done." Just then, Wang Liang's voice drifted over, and the look in his eyes as he gazed at Lu Yu was filled with complex emotions.

"Although I was a bit careless just now, you were able to spot the timing and strike decisively; that was quite good."

Lu Yu scratched his head in embarrassment; it was truly not easy to receive praise from Wang Shu.

Wang Liang looked at Lu Yu, his expression calm on the surface, but his heart was churning like a stormy sea.

He never expected that he had still underestimated this child's talent and comprehension; in such a short time of sparring, the growth speed was truly astonishing.

He even felt that if this continued, using only the strength of an ordinary person, he might really be no match for Lu Yu.

"Wang Shu, shall we continue?" Lu Yu asked, full of anticipation.

In just this one night, 【Basic Spear Technique】 had rapidly increased from level 1 to level 4, as if it had taken a rocket.

And that one spear strike that poked Wang Shu had increased his proficiency by nearly 2% directly; this was 【Basic Spear Technique】 at level 4!

A simple calculation showed that as long as he hit Wang Shu 50 more times, 【Basic Spear Technique】 would be able to level up again.

However, Wang Liang's next sentence instantly extinguished the enthusiasm in his heart.

"It's getting late; let's practice until here for today." Wang Liang put away his long spear and walked toward the Warehouse.

"Oh." Lu Yu responded obediently and followed behind.

He wasn't too disappointed, though; after all, a person's body wasn't made of iron. He could rely on strengthening his body to recover his stamina, but Wang Shu couldn't.

"Wang Shu."

"Hmm?"

"Can I learn Baji Great Spear Art now?" Lu Yu asked, feeling slightly nervous.

He had already raised his 【Basic Spear Technique】 to level 4; he should have reached the threshold to learn 【Baji Great Spear Art】, right?

"You want to learn Baji Great Spear Art?" Wang Liang turned around, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"Yeah, what's wrong?" A bad premonition welled up in Lu Yu's heart.

"It's still too early." Wang Liang turned around, limping as he walked forward, and said, "Wait until your Taiji Fist reaches Mastery before we talk about it."

"Ah?" Lu Yu was so shocked his mouth hung open. "What does learning Baji Great Spear Art have to do with Taiji Fist reaching Mastery?"

"Baji Great Spear Art and Taiji Fist don't have any direct connection, but they are closely related to Baji Fist. There is a saying: the internal school has Taiji to settle the world, and the external school has Baji to stabilize the universe.

Baji Fist emphasizes that the heart and intent are sincere within, and the limbs manifest it without; the movements are simple, and the force is fierce. If you want to learn Baji Great Spear Art, you must at least practice Baji Fist to the Small Success Realm.

I've said before, at the very least, wait until you've practiced Taiji Fist to Mastery before I teach you a second Fist Technique. Understand now?"

"So that's how it is..." Lu Yu scratched his head; it turned out the prerequisites for 【Baji Great Spear Art】 were so numerous.

He had to first practice Taiji Fist to Mastery, then practice Baji Fist to Small Success, and only then could he learn Baji Great Spear Art. The Experience Value required during this period would certainly not be small.

However, this Baji Fist sounded very powerful; learning it definitely wouldn't be a loss.

"Don't be too anxious, either." Wang Liang comforted him, "During this time, practice your Basic Spear Technique until it's solid; when the time comes to learn Baji Great Spear Art, you'll be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort."

"Mm, thank you, Wang Shu!" Lu Yu hurriedly thanked him. Indeed, thanks to Wang Shu accompanying him in sparring, the proficiency of 【Basic Spear Technique】 had increased exceptionally fast, much faster than when he practiced 【Basic Arrow Technique】 back then.

Recalling everything from the initial Arrow Technique to the later Fist Technique, and now the Spear Technique, Wang Shu had taught him without reservation and was even willing to be a sparring partner; this kindness was something he would definitely keep in mind.

Wang Liang responded softly. After the two put the long spears back in their original place, Lu Yu suddenly felt a wave of intense hunger strike him. He looked at the fire still burning outside and said, "Wang Shu, are you hungry?"

At this question, Wang Liang's stomach growled right on cue.

"Let's roast some meat to eat." Lu Yu suggested with a smile.

Previously, prey was scarce, and everyone had to eat sparingly, but these two hunting trips had yielded a huge harvest, so naturally, they could eat freely. Otherwise, the speed at which Potential Points accumulated was still too slow.

Lu Yu ate nearly three catties of meat before he left, feeling satisfied. Not only was his stomach full, but his Potential Points had also increased by more than 20.

Watching Lu Yu's departing back, the corners of Wang Liang's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

Forget it, anyway, all this prey was hunted by him; thinking of it this way, he felt much more at ease.

Early the next morning, the Zhai became lively. People who rose early began to clean out empty rooms, preparing for the arrival of Qin Lianjun and the others.

Lu Guohao took three or four people and also left the Zhai to meet them.

After all, the entire Qin Family Stronghold was relocating, with the old, weak, women, and children making up the majority, and they were carrying quite a lot of luggage and items. If they encountered danger, relying solely on Qin Lianjun and his few men would certainly not be enough to look after them.

Lu Yu woke up feeling that he had never slept as soundly as he did last night.

"Right!" He suddenly remembered something and looked at his attribute panel impatiently.

From yesterday afternoon until now, a full 12 hours had passed, which meant that "Phantom Archery" should have already been unlocked.

【Phantom Archery: Not Even a Clue (0%)】

"Great!" Lu Yu couldn't help but wave his fist. The Advanced Martial Arts he now mastered, in addition to 【Wang Family Taiji Fist】, now included a 【Phantom Archery】.

If one counted the upcoming 【Baji Fist】 and 【Baji Great Spear Art】, that would be four.

Once he learned them all, he would be able to shoot and kill enemies from two or three hundred meters away, and he wouldn't fear enemies getting close; even if he were unarmed, he could still use Fist Technique to maneuver with them.

Of course, it would be best if such a situation didn't arise; flesh and blood, after all, could not defeat blades, at least for now.

However, he frowned slightly. Having more Advanced Martial Arts was certainly a good thing, but the Experience Value seemed a bit tight.

Just for 【Wang Family Taiji Fist】, wanting to increase from level one to level two required 50 Experience Value; if he increased it to level three, he estimated that the Experience Value he had accumulated this time would be completely consumed.

Fortunately, he currently only has two Advanced Martial Arts...

Just at this moment, a series of light footsteps came from far to near.