Chapter 66: An Extra Characteristic

"Xiao Yu, are you awake?"

Geng Lian walked into the room on tiptoe, saw Lu Yu already sitting up, paused slightly, and then smiled teasingly: "When your dad left, he specifically told me not to wake you, saying you practiced martial arts too hard last night and it's rare for you to be able to sleep in."

"Have Dad and the others already gone out?"

Lu Yu's heart tightened suddenly, but he quickly remembered they were only going to meet the people from the Qin Family Stronghold, not going out to hunt, and only then did he set his mind at ease.

"Yes, they should be back by the afternoon. If you're still tired, sleep a bit more." Geng Lian spoke in a soft, gentle voice; others were all praising how amazing her son was and that he was a great contributor to the Zhai, but her heart and eyes only cared about whether Lu Yu was tired.

"No need, I've rested enough." Lu Yu shook his head and looked toward the bedside; sure enough, even his younger brother Lu Chen had run out to play.

It seemed he had practiced way too late last night. But if he had to choose again, he would still do it, and not only that, he intended to continue tonight.

It was just that he didn't know if Wang Shu would have that much time to accompany him in practice.

Outside the house, the sound of noisy voices could be heard faintly. Lu Yu quickly got up and out of bed, smiling a bit sheepishly: "Mom, is there any food left? I'm hungry."

"Yes, I've had it ready for you for a while." Geng Lian replied hurriedly.

Breakfast consisted of porridge and some hunted beast meat. Under his mother's gentle gaze, Lu Yu finished his breakfast.

Looking at the dozen or so added Potential Points, he wiped his mouth, stood up, and walked outside, saying as he went: "Mom, I'm going to find Wang Shu."

"Can't you go after lunch?" Geng Lian was full of reluctance.

"It's still a good while until noon, I can't waste time." Before his words had even faded, Lu Yu had already disappeared at the doorway.

Geng Lian sighed softly.

"Today I'll practice Taiji Fist first, strive to raise the proficiency to Small Success, then practice Archery and Phantom Archery, and see if I can practice Basic Spear Technique in the evening." Lu Yu calculated in his heart as he walked.

The importance of Taiji Fist went without saying; not only could it provide a large amount of attribute points, but it was also a key prerequisite for learning other Fist Techniques.

Oh, and now it was also a necessary condition for learning spear techniques.

Archery was likewise of the utmost importance, at least at the current stage.

Now his strength exceeded 40 points, and he could already draw a bow with a draw weight of two hundred catties; when he went out to hunt, the effective range should be able to reach four or five hundred meters, right?

The significance of 【Phantom Archery】 went without saying; as an advanced Arrow Technique, it was said to have unique Secret Techniques, so it definitely wasn't simple.

He was full of curiosity about whether this arrow technique was truly as miraculous as described in the Secret Manual.

As for 【Basic Spear Technique】, under Wang Shu's guidance and sparring, it was improving quite fast. Although the attribute points given each time weren't many, many a little makes a mickle.

More importantly, there was the "Weapon Protection" characteristic, which could both reduce weapon durability loss and increase attack power.

He had a bold conjecture in his heart: could the attack power increase brought by this "Weapon Protection" characteristic also take effect when using other long-handled weapons? If he practiced spear technique to a profound Realm, could he exert astonishing power even while holding an ordinary long stick?

Before long, Lu Yu arrived at the open ground. Li Qiang and the others had already arrived, and two or three other adult men who hadn't gone to provide support were also practicing spear techniques.

"Xiao Yu is here?"

"Are you rested? I heard you practiced until past twelve last night before going back?" Everyone greeted him enthusiastically with smiles on their faces.

"Yes, Uncle Li, I've rested." Lu Yu smiled and responded to the uncle leading them.

"You're here?" Wang Liang walked over.

"Yes, Wang Shu, sorry for being late." Lu Yu gave a chuckle, "I plan to practice Taiji Fist for a while first, then practice Arrow Technique, and I still want to practice spear technique with you in the evening."

"Mm." After listening, Wang Liang nodded in approval, "If there's anything you don't understand, come ask me anytime." Having said that, he turned and walked toward the distance.

Lu Yu adjusted his breathing and looked at the Skill bar: 【Wang Family Taiji Fist: Entry (1.2%), Characteristics: Body Strengthening Level 1, Strength Increase Level 1, Agility Boost Level 1】

According to Wang Shu's words, after Entry comes Small Success, then Pure Perfection, and finally Mastery; he had to go up three levels.

He looked at the Experience Value again; he had 160 points, which was definitely enough to reach Small Success, and perhaps there was a chance to push for Pure Perfection, but to reach Mastery, it was certainly still far from enough.

"Then let's push for Small Success first."

He made up his mind and began to practice Taiji Fist. As soon as he made a move, he displayed the level of Entry.

Not far away, Wang Liang raised his eyebrows, thinking to himself that sure enough, this child's Taiji Fist had already reached Entry.

He couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion in his heart. When he practiced Taiji Fist back then, he was only six or seven years old, and it had also taken him two or three years to reach Entry.

"But going from Entry to Small Success is not that simple." He pondered secretly; Lu Yu came to practice Taiji Fist as soon as he arrived today, surely wanting to learn Taiji Fist early, and subsequently learn the Taiji Great Spear Technique.

However, how could it be that easy?

Just as he was thinking this, he saw that scene which could not be more familiar.

Every time Lu Yu finished a set of Taiji Fist, the next set was practiced a little better than the previous one; although it was only a tiny bit of progress, after a dozen sets, the change was very obvious.

"How can this be? Could it be that..." Wang Liang's eyes widened suddenly.

Another set of Taiji Fist was finished, Lu Yu ended the practice, quietly added a point of Experience Value, and the proficiency instantly rose by 2%.

"Not bad, not bad." He nodded with satisfaction; at this rate, it would take about fifty sets to reach Small Success.

And since he only added one point of Experience Value each time, everything appeared logical and very natural.

Thinking of the potential new characteristics that might be unlocked after the proficiency increased, his heart was full of anticipation.

Time passed slowly. Wang Liang sighed softly.

Indeed, this child's talent was simply heaven-defying, getting stronger the more he practiced.

It was like this for Archery, like this for Stance Technique, like this for Fist Technique, and the same for spear technique.

"Perhaps, he really is a martial arts prodigy rarely seen in a hundred years."

After another period of time, as the last point of Experience Value was added to 【Wang Family Taiji Fist】, Lu Yu only felt a warm current surging and galloping within his body.

"Crack, crack, crack."

The bones throughout his body emitted sounds like exploding beans in succession, and the previous fatigue vanished without a trace in an instant.

Not only that, he clearly felt that his understanding of Taiji Fist had reached a brand-new height.

Although he still only had a half-understanding of profound Realms like "the intent arrives, the Qi arrives; the Qi arrives, the strength arrives; the whole body follows, round and lively, continuous," he vaguely had a bit of a feeling for it.

"I feel like I've become much stronger again."

He muttered to himself and looked at the Skill bar: 【Wang Family Taiji Fist: Minor Accomplishment (0.2%), Characteristics: Body Strengthening Level 2, Strength Increase Level 2, Agility Boost Level 2, Channel Clearing Level 1】

"Eh? An extra characteristic?" Lu Yu's eyes widened in pleasant surprise.

Strange, there is an extra trait, yet he feels nothing special himself. Could it be that the effect of this trait is not obvious?