novellhall Chapter 27, Level 4, Insightful
Chapter 27, Level 4, Insightful
After glancing back at the ruins one last time, Lu Qingfeng put away Chongyue and prepared to return to the shop.
However, there is still one concern...
He tried to leave a few more footprints on the ground, and the surrounding rainwater seemed to have a mind of its own, washing towards him.
Erase the new traces he created.
Wow, your after-sales service is so strong! Lao Yu, I give you a thumbs up! (•̀∀•́)
Okay, that's all for now.
Go home.
Lu Qingfeng leaped several meters and returned to the backyard in a few rounds.
And just after he left, lightning flashed across the sky, a sudden gust of wind arose, and the already dilapidated ruins of the hotel collapsed instantly.
…………
Sitting cross-legged on a wicker chair in the backyard of the bookstore, Lu Qingfeng closed his eyes and focused his mind on his body.
The "Basic Breathing Method: Nourishing Qi" operates quietly, and breathing becomes long and rhythmic.
With each inhale, a faint warmth seemed to arise from every part of his body, merging into the surging torrent of blood and qi; with each exhale, the lingering stale air from the battle was slowly expelled.
The amulet, pressed tightly against his chest, emitted a cool sensation that soothed his slightly restless spirit, quickly bringing his mind back to clarity.
"upgrade."
My thoughts touched the clear prompt on the integrated network panel:
【职业等级可提升：武者lv3(1800/1000)→ lv4(800/2000)】
With the injection of 1000 general experience points, the experience bar was instantly filled!
hum!
It felt as if the throbbing sensation originating from the very source of life had returned!
This time, it wasn't the excruciating pain of torn muscles and reforged skin.
It's more like something deeper is slowly awakening and transforming within him!
A tremendous force surged and collided within flesh and blood!
It is far more intense and purer than when it was upgraded to level 3!
The body felt like a refined iron container being constantly inflated and hammered, with every cell emitting a buzzing sound of excitement and pain.
Bone density increases imperceptibly, fascia becomes more resilient, and the volume and speed of blood and qi circulation suddenly increase to a new level!
[Job Level Upgrade: Warrior Lv4!]
[Network notification: You have received a professional baptism, and your base vitality (maximum health, base saving throws, etc.) has been increased]
Your Qi and blood have seen a moderate improvement.
Based on your career template and growth path, you have acquired a new career characteristic: Attention to Detail.
You have gained 1 free attribute points!
Based on your insights gained during your breakthrough, you have acquired a new passive perk: Iron Will (Passive)
[Iron Will (Passive)]
Your resistance to negative mental state attacks such as mental shocks, mind control, and fear spells has been significantly increased.
[Greatly enhanced tolerance to intense pain, enabling them to maintain a clear mind and a certain level of combat capability even when severely injured or enduring immense suffering.]
It makes it easier to maintain a high level of focus during intense battles.
"Exquisite attention to detail... an iron will..."
[Iron Will] was like a rock, firmly rooted deep within his consciousness.
And subtle...
It is about self-control.
Lu Qingfeng closed his eyes, carefully sensing every detail within his body.
The flow of blood, the beating of the heart, the pulsation of muscles—all these elements create a vibrant and dynamic world.
This is the realm of martial arts.
Logically speaking, Lu Qingfeng should not be able to comprehend such a subtle ability.
However, once you've mastered it, you've mastered it.
He didn't dwell on it, but instead continued to experience this profound state of mind.
According to his understanding, "entering the microscopic" means being able to channel one's power into every part of the body.
This allows for precise control over every part of oneself.
If Lu Qingfeng wanted to, he could exert almost all of his physical strength.
It's important to know that the human body has self-protection mechanisms.
However, this self-protection mechanism also limits evolution, as it leads to certain limits in the human body.
Entering the realm of subtlety means breaking through this limit.
From this point on, limits will no longer be limits, and life will begin to have infinite possibilities.
The attribute points gained from this upgrade can be left unused for now.
After all, according to the conversion rules of the comprehensive network, every point of attribute improvement is 50%.
Since we can now adjust attributes slowly using the Micro-Adjustment skill, we should save these precious free attribute points for use when clearing the game.
Moreover, it has made such progress in just three days.
It's also necessary to make some subtle adjustments to one's own condition. One should take good care of one's own body and not bother the experts on the forum with everything.
After some further reflection, Lu Qingfeng retrieved yet another gain from this operation:
[The filthy heartwood]:
Type: Material/Clues
Description: The core remnant of a wooden statue bearing the will of an evil entity, containing extremely strong curses and resentment.
Effect: Can be used as a material for crafting items. This item can also be consumed to draw a random dungeon invitation.
Note: This dungeon will dynamically adapt to the character's challenge level.
P.S.: "This thing is dirtier than a toilet; carrying it is like sleeping with a cursed bomb in your arms." — Veteran exorcist, Old K
Lu Qingfeng stroked the "Filthy Wood Heart" in his hand.
It was about the size of a fist, and its touch was cold and slippery, like a piece of rotten wood that had been soaking in a ditch for a thousand years.
Its surface is covered with twisted patterns, and a nauseating, cold resentment lingers on it.
Even with the faint protection of the [Spiritual Amulet], the sticky malice still made him frown slightly.
"Dirtier than a toilet?"
Lu Qingfeng repeated the evaluation from the online prompt in a low voice, "Indeed."
"Dirty things should stay in the garbage dump, or... be burned completely."
He weighed the disgusting piece of wood in his hand.
As a material?
He currently has neither the skill to refine weapons nor the ability to find a trustworthy craftsman, so taking it would only increase the risk.
The warning from "Old K, the veteran exorcist" was by no means an exaggeration.
So, there's only one option left—
[Consume item: Filthy Heartwood (Green) *1, draw one random dungeon invitation?]
【Yes】
hum!
The [Filthy Wood Heart] in his hand suddenly trembled violently, and the twisted patterns on its surface seemed to come alive, writhing wildly.
During the intense struggle, it seemed as if something inside Mu Xin shattered.
The next moment, it scattered like ashes from between Lu Qingfeng's fingers.
It vanished completely before even hitting the ground, leaving only a wisp of smoke carrying the smell of sulfur and decay.
At the same time, a palm-sized card, cool to the touch and seemingly made of some kind of dull metal, appeared out of thin air in front of Lu Qingfeng and floated in mid-air.
The card has a somber, dark gray color throughout, with irregular, jagged edges, as if it had been roughly torn apart.
So next is...
I'll complete the daily challenges first, then I'll clear the Red Moon event.
How could the usually steady Master Lu put himself in unknown danger?
Claim your daily rewards first, then complete the Red Moon stage.
Although it would mean losing a lot of time that could have been used to time things, Lu Qingfeng never procrastinated on anything, just in case he failed.