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Chapter 8: 【Knight Attendant】 and 【Solar Blessing (Fragmented)】
Chapter 8: 【Knight Attendant】 and 【Solar Blessing (Fragmented)】
"Remember, everything begins with breath", Andie said while applying essential oil along Luo En's spine.
"Follow the rhythm I taught you: inhale for seven heartbeats, hold for three, exhale for five."
The cool liquid sent sharp burning pain through his skin the moment it touched.
Luo En forced himself to focus his spirit as he adjusted his breathing rhythm.
Inhale, seven heartbeats.
He felt warm energy rush in through his nose and mouth, flowing down his airways.
Hold, three heartbeats.
The energy roamed his body, resonating with the invading Burning Oil.
Exhale, five heartbeats.
As he expelled the stale air, the internal heat lessened slightly.
"Good, keep that rhythm", Andie instructed. "Now begin silently chanting the calming mantra of the Solar Corona Breathing Technique."
As he recited the mantra, Luo En felt his breathing rhythm resonate with some inner energy.
Each breath created surging energy tides within him.
The Burning Oil followed this tide, tracing outlines of meridians through his body.
The pain remained, but now followed a pattern.
[Detected meridian reconstruction
Current progress: 27%
Tip: Breathing rhythm has synchronized with meridians]
"Now enter the second breathing phase", Andie's voice turned grave. "Inhale for nine heartbeats, hold for five, exhale for seven. Remember, synchronize with meridian flow."
With the changed rhythm, Luo En felt energy surge violently through him.
The meridians illuminated by Burning Oil pulsed between breaths, each beat bringing searing pain.
Yet strangely, this pain felt bearable.
It became a symbol of life's rhythm, channeling strength throughout his body through steady breathing.
"Final breathing phase", Andie called. "Inhale twelve heartbeats, hold seven, exhale nine. Imagine solar radiance."
Adjusting his rhythm, Luo En felt his consciousness begin transforming.
With rhythmic breaths, he visualized a golden sun—blazing yet pure beyond comprehension.
The image wasn't illusionary, but a tangible sensation created by his breathing-driven energy.
Each inhale brought scorching power from limbs to core.
[Detected energy resonance
Current progress: 58%
Tip: Initial physique forging entering critical stage]
"Maintain this state", Andie's voice sharpened. "Next is the most dangerous part—energy will peak suddenly."
As the final drops of Burning Oil seeped in, Luo En felt his blood boil.
The illuminated meridians throbbed violently, like burning rivers surging through his body.
"Hold breath!" Andie commanded.
Luo En stopped breathing instantly. In this brief seven-heartbeat window, he felt all energy concentrate in his heart region, forming a scorching vortex.
Pain reached its zenith, yet his mind remained startlingly clear.
[Energy approaching critical threshold
Detected Apothecary Apprentice profession, gaining additional buffs:
- Meridian reconstruction efficiency increased
- Energy absorption rate improved]
Luo En silently rejoiced. This career synergy proved better than imagined.
In this extreme state, he clearly felt every meridian's path and energy flow.
These heightened perceptions were undoubtedly additional benefits from his Apothecary Apprentice profession.
"Exhale!" Andie's command came.
Luo En slowly expelled stale air.
At that moment, pent-up energy surged through his body like a dam breaking.
Meridians previously blocked with pain suddenly flowed freely, like unclogged rivers.
From head to toe, every muscle and bone subtly transformed.
[Initial physique forging completion: 87%
Achieved foundational evaluation: Excellent
Unlocked profession: Knight Attendant (One Star)]
[Detected incomplete meridian connections, recommend second physique forging after 24 hours]
[Profession Knight Attendant (One Star) obtained]
As a primary combat class, 【Knight Attendant】 granted attribute boosts far exceeding ordinary life professions. Luo En felt unprecedented power coursing through his body.
[Foundational attribute changes:
Physique: 0.5→1.2 (+0.7)
Spirit: 1.4→1.6 (+0.2)
Mana: 0.3→0.4 (+0.1)]
[Professional skills unlocked:
1. Foundational Swordsmanship (Introductory)
2. Breath-Forged Body (Introductory)]
[Special bonuses:
1. Slightly increased experience gain rate for martial technique-related skills
2. Slightly increased physique cultivation efficiency]
Compared to the gentle improvements from 【Apothecary Apprentice】, the combat class's changes felt intense and immediate.
Blurred muscle awareness became razor-sharp—feeling each muscle fiber's existence.
The meridians refined through physique forging radiated newfound vitality.
[Detected career synergy:
Knight Attendant + Apothecary Apprentice
Gained additional synergistic buffs:
- Slightly increased potion absorption efficiency
- Slightly improved meridian reinforcement effect]
With these two professions synergizing, plus future professions to stack, reaching lower apprentice standards within three months seemed achievable.
When the final energy ripples settled, Luo En stood drenched in sweat, a puddle forming on the stone platform beneath him.
"Enduring this far was remarkable", Andie handed him an outer robe. "Most faint during their first physique forging."
Accepting the robe, Luo En noticed his hands still trembled slightly.
The sensation of remade meridians lingered—his body still radiated residual heat.
"Is this the power of Solar Corona Breathing Technique?" he murmured.
"No, this is just the beginning", Andie shook their head. "What you experienced was merely foundational breath guidance. True physique forging builds upon this foundation..."
Their voice trailed off, eyes widening at Luo En's back. "Wait, this is..."
Turning his head, Luo En saw golden patterns shimmering on his skin like sunlit threads.
"Solar Meridian!" Andie's voice trembled. "They say only those under the Sun God's protection show this sign during first physique forging."
[Special talent unlocked:
Solar Blessing (Fragmented)
- Increased positive energy affinity
- Slightly increased meridian durability
- Slightly increased experience gain rate for breathing technique-related skills]
Reading the interface notification, Luo En felt both thrilled and apprehensive.
This special physique was certainly advantageous, but would inevitably draw attention.
"I suggest keeping covered normally", Andie's tone steadied, though their gaze remained complex. "This physique... will attract certain interests."
Though unspoken, Luo En understood who they meant—those mages perpetually seeking experimental materials.
"Come to think of it..." Andie suddenly shifted topics. "Aren't you applying for that Herbal Medicine Shop assistant position?"
(End of Chapter)
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