Chapter 18: Acquiring New Skills

Chapter 18: Acquiring New Skills



Jiang Ning stood in front of a wooden post, tightly gripping a firewood cleaver in his right hand, and with a powerful swing, he struck the log in front of him.

Crack!

The sound of wood splitting echoed.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but release his grip on the cleaver, shaking his numb right hand.

"Little one, are you alright?" Aunt Sun asked from the kitchen.

"I'm fine, Aunt Sun!" Jiang Ning smiled at her.

He rubbed his palm, and as blood circulated, the numbness in his hand quickly subsided.

He then tightly gripped the cleaver again, standing on the log with one foot, and with his vital energy flowing into his right arm, he swiftly pulled out the cleaver that was stuck in the log.

The next moment, Jiang Ning held the cleaver, and his vital energy flowed into his right arm once more. He then forcefully struck the log that had been split in half before.

The cleaver came down.

Crack!

The log split into two pieces.

Jiang Ning, without making a sound, stood behind him.

Jiang Ning turned around and immediately put down the cleaver in his hand, bowing respectfully.

"Master!"

"Don't mind me! Splitting firewood is also a form of training! The name 'Waveflow' represents a blade technique!" Wang Jin slowly spoke.

As Jiang Ning heard these words, his eyes lit up, and he instantly understood the reason behind Wang Jin's request for him to split firewood.

"It seems that my performance this morning caught Wang Jin's attention." Jiang Ning immediately understood the situation.

He became even more motivated.

Having impressed Wang Jin, he no longer had to worry about his personal safety, at least for the time being, especially since he could now reside at the martial academy.

Then, Jiang Ning lifted another thick log, and his vital energy surged into his right arm.

With one swing, the log split into two.

"The power of vital energy is truly profound!" Jiang Ning marveled at the result of his swing, feeling awe-inspired.

With the first swing, without unleashing his vital energy, he could only split the log in half.

But now, with the burst of vital energy, he cleanly split the log in two.

This demonstrated the profoundness of vital energy.

Wang Jin stood and watched for a moment, then nodded in satisfaction and headed towards the kitchen where Aunt Sun was.

In the kitchen, Wang Jin's nose twitched slightly.

"You're treating this boy well, even adding earth mushrooms to tonight's meat stew."

Aunt Sun's expression turned tense, and she spoke with hesitation, "Looking at this boy, I can't help but think of my own child. If nothing had happened, he would be about the same age as this boy!"

At her words, Wang Jin fell silent.

The kitchen was quiet for a few breaths, with only the crackling sound of burning wood.

Then, Wang Jin's voice broke the silence.

"No need to worry. Just add more meat. I have high hopes for this boy!"

Aunt Sun's eyes lit up, "Does that mean this boy has a chance to inherit your legacy?"

Wang Jin shook his head, "It's too early to say that. Whether he can seize this opportunity depends on his insight. If his insight is lacking, even if he receives my legacy, it won't go far. But for now, we can start by nurturing him!"

"I understand!" Aunt Sun's expression turned slightly joyful, "This boy is very polite, and I quite like him!"

Hearing this, Wang Jin seemed to recall something, and his expression softened, showing a hint of warmth. "Indeed, he is very polite!"

Meanwhile, on the other side.

As the two of them talked.

Jiang Ning stood in front of the firewood post, and he was filled with shock.

[Skill]: Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Entry Level 1/100)



"Just by splitting firewood, I can learn a blade technique?" Jiang Ning was filled with surprise.

Then, a hint of joy appeared on his face.

"Let's try again!"

As he thought this, he placed another log on the post.

With his vital energy unleashed.

Crack!

The log was split in two.

[Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience +1]



[Skill]: Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Entry Level 2/100)



"It's effective!"

His heart filled with joy, and his eyes gleamed.

Then, he placed another log on the post.

Crack!

As the cleaver came down, the log was split in two again.

[Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience +1]

【Skills】: Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Entry Level 3/100)



"Not bad! Really good!"

As he observed the changes on the skill panel, he was very satisfied.

"Such rapid experience growth, this is much faster than Five Beasts Fist! Perhaps this skill is even simpler in terms of gaining experience points!"

After the experiment, Jiang Ning's motivation became even more evident.

"One piece of round wood after another is being split in his hands!"

【Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience Points +1】

【Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience Points +1】

【.】

Wang Jin emerged from the kitchen, and his gaze was immediately drawn to Jiang Ning.

"Has this kid gone crazy?" Wang Jin muttered, his mouth slightly agape as he stared at Jiang Ning.

At that moment, Jiang Ning's peripheral vision caught sight of Wang Jin's figure, and he immediately put down the firewood cleaver in his hand, took a moment to catch his breath, and then approached Wang Jin with a respectful bow.

"Master!!!"

Wang Jin waved his hand dismissively, "Why are you working so hard at splitting firewood?"

Jiang Ning's expression became serious as he replied, "Master asked me to stay at the Martial Academy to protect me from danger. I have no way to repay this kindness, so I can only work hard to show my gratitude."

Hearing this, Wang Jin shook his head helplessly as he looked at Jiang Ning, "There's no need to go to such lengths. Even working should be done in moderation! You're exhausting yourself too much. How can you still practice your fist techniques?"

Jiang Ning shook his head, "Master, there's no need to worry. I also have the wild ginseng that Senior Apprentice Brother Zhou gave me."

"Eating wild ginseng to restore your energy and then splitting firewood, you're neglecting the fundamentals!" Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning with a mix of laughter and exasperation.

"Master has bestowed upon me the kindness of teaching and protecting me. I am so grateful that I can't express it in words, so I can only show it through my actions! If I accept it gracefully, my heart won't be at peace!" Jiang Ning's face was filled with sincerity.

Wang Jin shook his head helplessly, "Fine, then do as you wish! Splitting firewood can also help you train your strength and familiarize yourself with the feel of the blade. Seeing and doing, this is the foundation of blade techniques! If your insight meets the standard, you will become my direct disciple, and this foundation is essential for that!"

"I understand!" Jiang Ning's face was filled with excitement.

Seeing this, Wang Jin couldn't help but smile.

"Young people are straightforward, their thoughts are written all over their faces. Unlike me, who is so reserved and cautious!"

After that, Wang Jin secretly observed Jiang Ning for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea.

"This kid is truly loyal and righteous!" Wang Jin nodded slightly, his expression softening as he looked at Jiang Ning.

"I hope his insight can meet the standard! With his character, he could take care of me in my old age and ensure a peaceful end. Indeed, he seems like a good seed! However, it's up to him to strive for it. If one doesn't strive on the Martial Path, their achievements will always be limited."

【Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience Points +1】

【Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience Points +1】

"Just a little more experience points to reach the breakthrough!"

As Jiang Ning looked at his skill panel, his fatigued body suddenly tensed, and he felt a surge of newfound strength.

He straightened the round log, raised his hand, and brought the blade down.

Crack—

A crisp sound echoed as the round log split into two.

【Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience Points +1】

【Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Proficiency 0/200)】

In an instant, the last bit of experience gained triggered a qualitative change, and the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique broke through from Entry Level to Proficiency.

As Jiang Ning gripped the firewood cleaver in his hand, he instantly felt a sense of familiarity.

He instinctively knew how to exert force to maximize the splitting power, and how to conserve energy.

The muscles in his arms, having grown stronger with each experience point, became even more taut, and as the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique broke through, the muscles in his arms began to heat up, and then they became even more taut.

Jiang Ning put down the firewood cleaver, clenched his fist, and felt the change in strength in his arms, and he was instantly satisfied.

"The breakthrough in Firewood Splitting Blade Technique is indeed cost-effective."

"The effects will only become stronger with the breakthrough!"

His eyes flashed with anticipation, thinking of the changes after breaking through the limit, "The first break through of Literacy gave me a photographic memory. I wonder what characteristic the first break through of Firewood Splitting Blade Technique will give me?"

"With my current efficiency, if I grind Firewood Splitting Blade Technique to the limit, it shouldn't take too long."

Thank you, White Sugar, for the chapter! Many thanks!!!

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