Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System-Chapter 193 - 144: Relieving the Siege (Part 2)

After a hearty meal and plenty to drink.

Feng Junyi returned to his room to wash up. Chu Lingguang seized the opportunity to ask, "Master, Mr. Li gave me a Zhenyuan Pile Skill manual. He said that combining the Pile Skill with a Breathing Technique would have an unexpected effect on my Dragon Elephant Power. I wanted to ask, should I practice them together, or should I wait until I’ve made some progress with the Breathing Technique before starting the Pile Skill?"

As he spoke, Chu Lingguang moved to hand the Zhenyuan Pile Skill manual to Guo Wei.

According to the academy’s rules, Guo Wei could examine the Pile Skill manual to guide Chu Lingguang’s training.

But Guo Wei waved his hand dismissively. He had also trained at the academy, mastering both the Zhenyuan Pile Skill and the Day and Night Breathing Technique. "Li Dayao is right," he said. "Combining the Zhenyuan Pile Skill with the Day and Night Breathing Technique is indeed crucial for developing Dragon Elephant Power. However, the Pile Skill requires arduous practice day and night. It can’t be rushed. You’ve only just begun practicing the Day and Night Breathing Technique, so you can set the Zhenyuan Pile Skill aside for now. It won’t be too late to practice it once your Breathing Technique reaches a certain level."

Guo Wei didn’t know that Chu Lingguang had already progressed one-third of the way through the Day and Night Breathing Technique. Considering Chu Lingguang’s supposedly dull aptitude, Guo Wei worried that practicing two Basic Techniques at once would be too much. He feared Chu Lingguang’s obsessive personality would cause him to push himself until his body broke down.

"Thank you, Master. I understand."

Chu Lingguang came to a realization.

’I should put those 472 Favor Points into the Day and Night Breathing Technique.’

He discreetly added all his Favor Points to the technique.

The panel’s information changed.

Favor Points: None

Day and Night Breathing Technique (1355/3000)

(Remaining Lifespan: 115)

"Master," Chu Lingguang asked, "do all Pile Skills play a crucial role in developing Dragon Elephant Power?"

Chu Lingguang was thinking about the Chang Chun Pile Skill he also possessed.

’Cultivation Techniques obtained from Favors are recorded on the panel the moment I get them. As long as I have Favor Points, I can activate them quickly. It’s nothing like the Zhenyuan Pile Skill, which requires arduous practice day and night.’

"Of course," Guo Wei replied. "But the Zhenyuan Pile Skill was passed down by the Imperial Family. It’s far more potent than most of the Pile Skills you can find publicly. Memorize its contents, then destroy the manual. We can’t let it leak and cause unnecessary trouble."

Guo Wei said with a meaningful look.

"Yes, Master."

Chu Lingguang had intended to do just that.

Items like this were strictly controlled by the Court; letting it get out would be dangerous. If he were discovered, not even Guo Wei could save him. Chu Lingguang had already planned to destroy the manual as soon as the panel finished recording its contents.

"Master, how can I awaken my Dragon Elephant Power?" Hei Hu asked, dejected.

Chu Lingguang’s strength had skyrocketed after just one month of training at the academy. ’Even three of me put together would be no match for him now,’ Hei Hu thought.

"Master the Pile Skill and the Breathing Technique. With your talent, if you were just half as diligent as Lin Guang, you could awaken your Dragon Elephant Power within three months," Guo Wei snorted.

"Three more months?"

Hei Hu’s face fell. But when he felt a sharp gaze land on him, he quickly forced a smile. "Master, I’ll work hard! I won’t disappoint you."

From their conversation, Chu Lingguang gathered that Guo Wei had recently taught Hei Hu a new Breathing Technique and a Pile Skill.

’It seems Master has also mastered an Advanced Breathing Method,’ Chu Lingguang mused. ’But it must not be as good as the Day and Night Breathing Technique, since it has to be combined with a Pile Skill to activate Dragon Elephant Power. There must be some drawbacks to it.’

’Otherwise, he would have taught it to us long ago.’

「The third day.」

Feng Junyi departed to take up his post.

Playing the part of the host, Yan Chengdu invited Chu Lingguang, Guo Wei, and Hei Hu over for a gathering. Emperor Yue Xuan and the others, who were still at the Governor’s Mansion, were also invited.

「The fourth day.」

Yang Shaorong had a rare day off from drilling his troops, so he personally gave Guo Wei, Chu Lingguang, and Hei Hu a day-long tour of the Governor’s Mansion.

On the fifth day, Guo Wei took Chu Lingguang and Hei Hu aboard a merchant ship, heading downstream along the Canal toward South City.

Yang Shaorong, Wang Chao, and a few others saw them off at the docks.

"Lin Guang, perform a round of your Spear Technique for me," Guo Wei requested.

"Yes, Master."

Chu Lingguang knew Guo Wei wanted to see just how far his state of Unity of Man and Gun had progressed.

WHOOSH!

Chu Lingguang began to perform the Basic Thirteen Spear Techniques. His movements were unhurried, and he channeled the Wind and Wave Power present on the deck of the ship.

With a single sweep of the spear, its power multiplied. Hei Hu felt that even a casual strike from Chu Lingguang, amplified by the Potential Energy, carried over two thousand pounds of force. ’How could I possibly withstand that?’ he thought.

"Master, what do you think?"

Chu Lingguang brought his spear to a stop and stood at attention, awaiting Guo Wei’s critique.

"Very good."

Guo Wei nodded in appreciation. From his perspective, it was a remarkable achievement for Chu Lingguang to have reached this level.

He walked over and took the Lightning Spear from Chu Lingguang’s hands.

Knowing Guo Wei’s intention, Chu Lingguang and Hei Hu quickly stepped back.

WHOOSH!

Guo Wei, in turn, began performing the Basic Thirteen Spear Techniques.

He deliberately slowed his movements so that Chu Lingguang and Hei Hu could see clearly.

Thanks to his Turtle Breath Technique, Chu Lingguang’s senses were heightened. To his naked eye, it was clear that Guo Wei’s Spear Technique was not just channeling the might of the Canal. His entire being seemed to have merged as one with the Canal, and even with the ship itself.

He suddenly realized something.

’My own Unity of Man and Gun is just about using Potential Energy as a boost. I use the wind and waves, or the light of a fire, to make my spear strikes suddenly more powerful.’

’But I’m nowhere near Master’s level. His Spear Technique doesn’t just merge with the surrounding Potential Energy; his very presence blends into the world around him.’

’That is true Unity of Man and Gun.’

The instant the spear struck.