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Chapter 77: Choices are More Important than Effort
Chapter 77: Choices are More Important than Effort
The experience gained from cultivation had changed from a consistent +2 to occasionally +3.
This meant that the acquisition of experience for the Mammoth Breath Technique had become slightly faster than before.
After three attempts, Rain managed to push the single session duration to 14 minutes. Although the total time for the three attempts was less than 45 minutes, his experience points increased by 28, and the Mammoth Breath Technique reached Level 2 (114/300).
With Rain's current physical constitution, he could perform the third form of the Mammoth Breath Technique approximately three times, and this intensity was already close to his limit.
The next morning, Rain woke up early and went to the nearby woodland area.
Practicing the Grizzly Sword Technique required a spacious location, so Rain walked some distance into the woods before finding a slightly open clearing.
The clearing was around 70 to 80 square meters, surrounded by dense oak and larch trees, providing excellent sound insulation. Even Rain's loud whistles as he wielded the two-handed greatsword did not carry beyond the woods to the main road.
Rain shook the sheepskin-wrapped steel greatsword and began his practice.
He raised the greatsword high and executed a downward slash at a ninety-degree angle, then swiftly spun and followed up with a forty-five-degree downward slash.
Rain walked along the road outside the town, with golden fields of wheat on both sides swaying in the autumn breeze. Some fields had already been harvested, and piles of wheat sheaves were stacked together.
In less than half an hour, Rain could confidently control the horse, stopping or moving at a fast pace. However, he did encounter some trouble when transitioning from a fast pace to a gallop around the farm; he repeatedly knocked his legs against the horse's belly, but the horse beneath him seemed unable to understand his intentions and only quickened its pace.
"..."
The night watch captain, Valen, had previously suggested that Rain could seek out John Moyle at John Farm to learn horse riding for 2 gold coins.
"I see."
After several days of exploration, Rain had a basic understanding of how to quickly raise his Animal Trainer level.
The reason Rain decided to learn horse riding right away was not only because he would need to ride horses more frequently in the future but also...
A system notification appeared:
Rain had a sudden realization. He consciously incorporated the concepts of 'Strength' and 'Aura' into his practice of the Grizzly Sword Technique.
After paying the 2 gold coins tuition fee, Rain officially began his horse riding lessons.
In the afternoon, Rain headed to John Farm, located not far south of Shiny Gold Town.
Unfortunately, the acquisition of the new skill 'Horse Riding' did not provide any related information about job advancement.
But he had been putting it off due to other matters.
Just now, Rain successfully advanced to Animal Trainer Level 2 (0/300).
Watching the hardworking farmers of Shiny Gold Town, Rain felt a sense of empathy, as his father, Old Rain, was one of them.
"The answer to your question is simple. Rain, the horse beneath you actually needs more specific instructions from you."
"Perhaps when I officially join the night watch, I can convince my parents to rest or find less strenuous work."
[Your Dog Food Crafting skill has improved, gaining 5 experience points.]
[You have crafted dog food, and your understanding has improved!]
Indeed, mastering any skill required not only diligent practice but also active thinking! After a morning of hard work, Rain's Grizzly Sword Technique improved from Level 4 (245/1000) to Level 4 (298/1000).
Rain's face lit up with joy as the experience points for the Grizzly Sword Technique in the notification were no longer just +1 but occasionally +2, further increasing the speed of his cultivation.
From then on, Rain added a daily task to his routine: walking the dogs!
With this new addition, Rain's Animal Trainer experience soared.
Valen demonstrated the technique, and Rain quickly grasped the essentials.
[You have learned a new skill - Horse Riding]
In late autumn, Shiny Gold Town was picturesque.
Three days passed with this new routine.
[Your Horse Riding skill has improved, gaining 1 experience point.]
[You have trained in horse riding, and your understanding has improved!]
"The Grizzly Sword Technique originates from mimicking the powerful strikes of bear-like extraordinary creatures, emphasizing strength and aura!"
[Your skill, Grizzly Sword Technique, has improved. Experience gained: +1]
Every night, after feeding 'Cookie', Rain would take him for a walk outside.
[You trained in the Grizzly Sword Technique, enhancing your understanding!]
[You focused on dog food crafting, gaining +2 experience in your Animal Trainer profession.]
Basically, after feeding the Greyhound puppy a nutritious meal, his Animal Training skill would increase by four to five points, and his Animal Trainer profession level experience would rise by one point.
Due to Rain's exceptional physical condition, far surpassing that of ordinary people, John Moyle was left in awe as Rain quickly learned to maintain balance on horseback.
[Your skill, Grizzly Sword Technique, has improved. Experience gained: +2]
[You have learned a new skill - Dog Food Crafting.]
Each time his strength increased slightly, he could clearly feel the enhanced power of the Grizzly Sword Technique.
Following this, he took quick strides, pushing off with force, and leaped high into the air, executing a Leap Slash downward, causing the greatsword to stir the airflow and emit a roaring sound. The Grizzly Sword Technique consists of five moves: Fury Strike, Leap Slash, Guard Stance, Downward Slash, and Cyclone Slash.
"After all, for me now, whether they make money or not is no longer important."
This made Rain, who had never raised a dog in his previous life, sigh with emotion. Additionally, two days ago, while making the canine nutrient meal, Rain triggered another profession skill of the Animal Trainer, 'Dog Food Crafting'.
Soon, Rain met a middle-aged man with a ruddy complexion, and after inquiring, he learned that it was John Moyle.
This reminded him of something, and he couldn't help but feel touched.
John Moyle was taken aback, carefully examining Rain before answering his question.
However, if he took the dog for a walk, the speed of improvement increased significantly. In about fifteen minutes, he could gain one point of experience in his Animal Trainer profession.
He was so astonished because he had taught horse riding to hundreds of beginners, but this was the first time he had seen someone who had never learned horse riding before, yet could control a horse to move in a straight line with ease within half an hour.
"Actually, this should be the content for the third day of learning."
His movements were both swift and steady! After practicing a few times, Rain suddenly remembered a sentence that Claire had said before:
However, learning a new and practical skill was, in itself, a joyful thing.
"Since a horse's trot is a two-beat gait and its gallop is a three-beat gait, you need to gently tap the horse's belly with the outer leg and keep the inner leg close to the horse when its right foreleg and left hind leg touch the ground."
The main reason was that Rain wanted to test if horse riding could trigger an 'event', such as receiving a prompt for a class change.
"If you only squeeze your legs and tap the horse's belly, it's difficult for the horse to distinguish whether your command is to trot or gallop."
"Rain, it's unbelievable how quickly you've mastered the techniques of maintaining balance and controlling the horse's straight-line movement, especially since you've never studied horse riding before."
Soon, Rain arrived at John's Farm, which was quite large. Even from the outside, he could clearly see a wooden-fenced racetrack and a stable next to it.
Therefore, whenever he activated 'Power Surge', the power of the Grizzly Sword Technique increased exponentially.
Perhaps because of the unique 'dog food' Rain prepared, whenever he made this canine nutrient meal, his 'Dog Food Crafting' profession skill improved rapidly, and his Animal Trainer profession level also rose quickly.
At this moment, several black, white, and brown horses were leisurely strolling in the riding arena, taking advantage of the calm and sunny afternoon.
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It could be said that Rain had become very proficient in these sword techniques after using them numerous times in battles.
"Mr. John, how do I make the horse run?"
Reaching level 2 in just three days was a speed that Rain had never anticipated, like a rocket.
Rain also received a reward of 1 Attribute Point and 1 Skill Point.
This made Rain laugh at himself:
"Indeed, in many cases, choices are more important than effort."
(End of Chapter)
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