MMB Chapter 28 My brother is just too talented.
Chapter 28 My brother is just too talented.
Since I can levitate and conjure talismans, and even conceal them within my body, I could easily equip Xiaoxue with several talismans and then bless her outfit with them. Although it wouldn't boost her attributes in the short term, it would perfectly solve the problems I currently face in life and combat.
"That's strange, why didn't I think of that before?"
Zhou Zheng was a little puzzled, because he had mastered the technique of concealing powerful talismans, Vajra talismans, and rejuvenating talismans into the human body before, but he had never used it on himself. Why was that?
Oh, I remember now. My left fist deals high damage, my right fist deals high damage, and the homework book can deal even more damage. There's no need to go through the trouble of drawing talismans to get that little bit of buff.
Alright, let's continue practicing.
Zhou Zheng closed his eyes and began practicing the Rejuvenation Technique.
Consciousness sank into silence.
[Rejuvenation Technique Energy Limit +30 points]
[Gain active internal skill effect: Rejuvenation]
[Rejuvenation: Restores up to 5% of health per second, up to a maximum of 50 health points]
Only one internal skill effect can be active at a time.
[Medical Skill Ability +5]
[Note: To improve medical skills, one can study medicine and practice acupressure, etc.]
Zhou Zheng opened his eyes, glanced at the time, and it was exactly eight o'clock in the morning.
"That's strange, is it really that hard to improve this level of basic internal skill?"
This isn't even some advanced technique; it's just the most basic, introductory, gentle internal energy cultivation method. He reached level 2 in talisman drawing in just one afternoon, but this internal energy cultivation hadn't progressed at all after 10 hours of practice, and he could even sense a significant potential for improvement.
Cultivating more advanced techniques would take years and months, wouldn't it? I'm starting to think about using cheat codes. Doesn't my cheat code have any ability to consume experience points to gain points or level up? Just being able to see health bars and item information is completely insufficient!
What about system guidance? What about intelligent introduction? I had to figure it all out myself!
Zhou Zheng studied the information for a long time with a serious face, and finally found a useful piece of information: he could see the information about the cultivation technique after it had reached the maximum level.
Seriously... useful, but not much! I want to see more points, you bastard!
"Oh well, it's an ability I awakened myself, so I'll just have to make do with it."
【Name: Rejuvenation Technique】
[Rank: Tier 1, Low Grade]
[Internal Skill Attribute: Harmony]
[Description: A beginner-level internal skill that is very suitable for beginners and has high applicability]
[Learned after training: Rejuvenation Technique (Not yet mastered)]
[Max Level Attributes: Energy cap increased by 100 points, maximum health increased by 100 points, defense increased by 100 points, medical skill increased by 28 points, martial arts knowledge increased by 20 points, healing can be used in battle]
[Active Internal Skill Effect: Restores 5% of maximum health per second, up to a maximum of 50 health points]
Zhou Zheng's eyes widened: "That strong?"
Oh no, I was ungrateful. This authentic Taoist cultivation technique from Baiyun Temple is incredibly powerful, terrifyingly so. It almost maxes out life force, defense, and healing abilities. It's just that my talent is lacking, and I haven't been able to fully develop all the attributes.
Although I haven't experienced the effects of increased maximum health and defense, I have already experienced the benefits of increased maximum energy.
Now that I have a maximum of 45 energy points, I can start learning some basic spells.
"Well, let's set the Rejuvenation Technique as an active internal skill effect. It restores 5% of health per second. Even with a 50-point cap, it can greatly enhance combat ability. I can cosplay a youthful version of Wolverine."
Furthermore, the maximum energy increases by 5 points per hour. It's currently at 45 points, still 55 points short, meaning it requires 11 hours of training. If other attributes also increase by 5 points per hour, then mastering the entire technique would take 51 hours. While increasing medical skills and martial arts knowledge is more difficult, it would still likely take around 60 hours to fully master them.
The technique can be mastered in just two and a half days, and it can indeed be called a basic internal skill for beginners. Moreover, it provides a wide range of attributes, and the active effects of the internal skill are so powerful, it's excellent.
Zhou Zheng quickly got up and opened the door, only to see Daoist Xuan Yizi sitting on the living room sofa, frowning as he looked at his phone. He greeted him and then went to wash up.
When I returned after washing up, the aunt had already heated up the soy milk and fried dough sticks and was waiting for me to eat.
Zhou Zheng took the tray and placed it on the living room table, then asked curiously, "Master Xuan, how long does it usually take to fully cultivate the Rejuvenation Technique?"
Xuan Yizi put down his phone, surprised: "Mastered it? What do you need to do with mastering it?"
A question mark appeared above Zhou Zheng's head: "What do you mean? I don't understand."
Xuan Yizi looked puzzled and explained, "Generally speaking, this kind of introductory internal cultivation technique is only used to test whether you have any talent for cultivation. Most people give up after cultivating to the first or second level, and at most they cultivate to the third level to test their talent. Then everyone will switch to other techniques that are more suitable for them. Moreover, don't underestimate this introductory technique. It is actually very difficult to cultivate it to perfection. People with average talent need eight to ten years, those with less talent need twelve to fifteen years, and those with poor aptitude have taken twenty years to understand and perfect it."
Zhou Zheng was stunned: "Huh?"
Xuan Yizi: "...What are you saying?"
Zhou Zheng sorted through his thoughts, making sure he hadn't misheard, and had no choice but to admit, "What I'm about to say might be a bit Versailles-like, or to put it more plainly, a bit pretentious. Be prepared."
Xuan Yizi laughed: "I'm over forty years old, and I've seen many geniuses. I won't be discouraged. You can speak with confidence."
After spending time together, Xuan Yizi developed a very good impression of Zhou Zheng; socializing with such an upright and kind person was a pleasure.
Zhou Zheng cleared his throat: "This morning I felt that cultivating the Rejuvenation Technique was a bit slow, so I estimated the time it would take to complete it, which is why I came to consult you."
Xuan Yizi: "And then?"
Zhou Zheng: "I think it will only take me two and a half days to complete my cultivation."
Xuan Yizi blinked: "Year?" I started to feel a little too relaxed.
Zhou Zheng corrected: "Two and a half days."
Xuan Yizi was dumbfounded: "Are you bragging? It only takes two and a half days to fully cultivate and you still think it's too slow?"
Zhou Zheng picked up an unused dinner knife from the side: "There is a way to prove it."
Xuan Yizi was taken aback: "How can you prove it?"
"Aaaaaah! Why did you stick your hand into my thigh?!"
Zhou Zheng pulled the knife out of Xuan Yizi's leg and said, "It hurts when you stab my thigh."
Blood spurted from Xuan Yizi's thigh, but the wound healed quickly after coming into contact with the white light, leaving no scar.
Xuan Yizi, still shaken, hurriedly clutched his thigh. If it weren't for the bloodstains and the ripped pants, it would be hard to believe he'd been stabbed with a dinner knife just a second ago: "What's this?"
Zhou Zheng was stunned: "Healing? Isn't it written in the Rejuvenation Manual? This is healing."
Xuan Yizi, still groaning from the lingering phantom pain, rubbed his thigh, looking utterly bewildered: "Holy crap? How long did it take you to repair that?"
Zhou Zheng: "Uh, the first hour of practicing the Rejuvenation Technique."
Xuan Yizi choked: "What I meant by cultivating for ten years to achieve this is this."
Zhou Zheng looked at Xuan Yizi and hesitated, "Why do they need more than ten years of cultivation to complete their training? Although my cultivation is a bit slow, it's not that difficult... right?"
Xuan Yizi's forehead creased with a question mark, his face filled with deep doubt: "Why do you cultivate so easily?"
The two stared at each other blankly.
Xuan Yizi sighed helplessly, "Alright, is there any other problem?"
Zhou Zheng: "That's all. After I finish eating, I'll rest for a bit and then go practice the Soaring Dragon Sword Technique."
Xuan Yizi picked up his phone and continued scrolling. After a couple of scrolls, he felt uneasy, put down his phone, lay flat on the sofa, and stared at the ceiling with a melancholy expression.
Zhou Zheng ate his breakfast quietly, without disturbing the Taoist Master Xuan Yizi, who was clearly under mental attack.
After finishing his meal, Zhou Zheng took the newly delivered Youlong Sword to forge.
To deal with different enemies, Zhou Zheng plans to forge two different Youlong Swords, one specifically for slaying demons and monsters, and the other for fighting other enemies.
Let's put the Demon-Slaying Dragon Sword aside for now and forge the regular Dragon Sword first.
Since the Rejuvenation Technique has active internal energy effects, does it also have corresponding external energy effects? After checking, I found an effect called "Dragon Travels the Four Seas".
With a clear goal in mind, Zhou Zheng began to work towards it, hoping to improve his skills.
An hour later, I finally figured it out and chopped down with my gut feeling, triggering the effect.
Swordsmanship Mastery +1
[External Skill Effect: Dragon Soars Across the Four Seas]
[Dragon Soars Across the Seas: When the weapon is the Dragon Soaring Sword, final damage +40%]
Compared to the Dragon Sword's special ability, it has 20% less final damage increase, but this is free, so it's already a huge win. Although you can only get one special ability from basic sword techniques through training, getting one for free through hard work is already incredibly satisfying.
Zhou Zheng grinned from ear to ear, and the power of the Dragon Sword in his hand grew stronger and stronger, with frequent sonic booms.
Xuan Yizi, who was lying flat on the sofa, raised his head and glanced at it, then silently lay back down, staring blankly at the ceiling with his hands on his abdomen, looking exceptionally peaceful.
Which window did God close for geniuses? I can't see it.