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Chapter 7: Physique Forging Career Synergy
Chapter 7: Physique Forging Career Synergy
The next morning, the sky color hadn't fully brightened yet.
Luo En was sleeping soundly when a sharp but urgent knocking abruptly woke him.
He shot upright instantly—this was a conditioned reflex developed at Lalf Manor, where one could never know when his father might suddenly appear.
"Luo En, are you awake?" Andie's slightly hoarse voice came through the door.
Luo En was about to respond when he heard the prince whisper urgently:
"Don't make a sound. That madman Darend next door has been researching sound wave magic. Too much noise might disturb him."
When Luo En quietly opened the door, he found Andie in a terrible state.
The prince, usually meticulous about his appearance, now had disheveled hair, bloodshot eyes, and even his normally neat apprentice robe bore several charred marks.
"What happened to you—"
"Shh." Andie raised a hand to silence him, motioning to leave the dormitory area.
Only after walking a distance did Andie finally exhale:
"Let's not talk about it. Last night's enchantment experiment had... complications."
He held up a Mana Shard Fragment:
"I accidentally blew a hole through the wall. Fixing the rune cost me ten fragments. If I hadn't reacted quickly, I'd probably be lab material right now."
Luo En understood the unspoken implication—back in Black Mist Jungle, any "accident" could give mages an excuse to requisition experimental subjects.
Andie pulled out a crumpled notebook, flipping rapidly:
"Still, this reminded me—first-time use of Burning Oil requires careful site selection."
He glanced at the sky's fading darkness: "The optimal time for physique forging is just before sunrise."
They followed a secluded path.
Morning chill carried a faint, putrid stench—distinctive of Black Mist Jungle.
Passing a patch of bioluminescent fungi, Andie deliberately slowed:
"These are pathfinder markers. They fade in sunlight, which is why mages use them for navigation."
Minutes later, they reached a clearing.
Several broken stone pillars leaned precariously, their tops carved with indistinct runes.
Andie patted the nearest pillar, kicking up dust:
"Black Mist Jungle isn't large, so mages often abandon experimental sites. These places are usually safe—few creatures or mutations dare approach."
In the morning light, the runes occasionally flickered faintly.
"Those runes, though damaged, still help insulate mana fluctuations."
He crouched, examining the ground: "Don't know how many test subjects died here. The floor tiles absorbed so much energy, they turned this color."
Luo En noticed the eerie bluish-gray hue. The color wasn't painted on—it seeped from within the tiles themselves, as if they bore an ancient curse.
"Strangely enough, that makes this place safer for us."
Andie stood, dusting his hands, and gestured to a central stone platform: "Take off all your clothes—leave only your briefs."
"What?"
Luo En hesitated, instinctively clutching his coat tighter against the morning chill.
Had he heard right? Back in the kingdom, no rumors suggested this Thirteenth Prince had homosexual tendencies.
"Don't overthink it", Andie rolled his eyes.
"I'm not one of those perverted mentors who prey on pretty boys. Burning Oil needs direct skin application, especially on key—how mages describe them—acupoints."
"These came from otherworldly knowledge?" Luo En asked while unbuttoning.
Many occult secrets here had complex origins, mostly from mages eager to absorb supernatural knowledge and cultivation systems from other realms.
"Not sure", Andie shook his head.
"The royal archives claim this breathing technique is Sun God's Revelation. But I care more about practical results than origins."
He opened his notebook, double-checking details:
"First-time physique forging targets heart, spine, and limb joints. Order matters—slight mistake—"
Suddenly, a prompt flashed in his interface:
【Detected transcendent item usage—Burning Oil.
First-time physique forging initiated. Beginning class advancement for combat class—Knight Attendant.】
【Combat Class—Knight Attendant (1-star)
Class Advancement Effects:
1. Attribute Growth:
Mana Growth (1-star)
Physique Growth (2-star)
Mental Growth (0.5-star)
2. Professional Skills Unlocked: Foundational Swordsmanship, Breathing Physique Forging
3. Special Bonuses:
Slightly increased experience gain for martial arts skills
Slightly improved physique cultivation efficiency】
【Class Advancement Requirements:
1. Physique Attribute ≥ 0.5√
2. Complete one breathing technique physique forging】
【Warning: First-time physique forging determines Knight's foundational attributes】
【Detected Apothecary Apprentice occupation—Career Synergy triggered, granting additional benefits】
"So Career Synergy exists", Luo En lowered his head, hiding a smile.
This synergistic effect was precisely the game's greatest allure.
Players spent fortunes chasing perfect class combinations.
Now, he had infinite career slots. What did that mean?
Attribute stacking across arcane classes, skill complementarity, growth enhancements—these would become his exclusive advantage.
Back in the game, players maxed at three simultaneous classes. Now, his potential was limitless.
Given enough time, he could push Career Synergy to its peak, building a perfect growth system.
Perhaps this was his greatest asset in this dangerous world.
Luo En refocused. Andie was still engrossed in his notes, checking every detail.
This caution reminded him of last night's near-disaster.
In this perilous world, even minor errors could be fatal.
"Ready", Andie closed the notebook.
"Listen carefully—when applying the essential oil, you'll feel intense burning, possibly hallucinations."
His voice turned grave:
"Whatever happens, don't struggle or move. Once the oil seeps in, it affects your muscle channels. The process must complete fully. Otherwise—"
Luo En nodded, sensing Andie's solemnity.
This wasn't a simple physique forging—it was a pivotal decision shaping his future path.
"One last warning—you're about to feel it."
Andie poured some pale golden liquid into his palm.
Luo En noticed the golden liquid shimmered faintly upon contact with air, emitting a subtle sulfur smell.
(End of Chapter)
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