Release That Lewd Thief

Lu Bei fell into a state of wild imagination as he looked at the information on the panel.

If he could sever one Demonic Thought, did that mean he could sever a second, a third? If he dared to be bolder, severing eight hundred or even ten hundred wasn't impossible.

And severing one Demonic Thought doubled his attribute points. If he severed a hundred or eighty...

What was the point of learning skills then? He could just use his basic attributes and beat opponents to death with a straight punch.

Lu Bei suppressed the urge to allocate his free attribute points and raised his Main Profession level to 20, ending his novice period.

Name: Lu Bei

Level: 20

Main Profession: Dao Cultivator (Foundation Establishment)

Before level 20 was the novice period. Players in this period had low attributes, equivalent to the blood circulation stage for cultivators, with one foot stepping onto the path of Immortality Cultivation but not fully entering it.

Because they were weak and lacked a cultivation realm, players jokingly called this stage the Mortal Realm.

The attitude of cultivators in the Kyushu world towards the blood circulation stage was similar. Passing it meant entering Immortality Cultivation, but until then, they were just mortals with cultivation potential.

It made sense. At level 10, you could shout, "Let go of that scoundrel, come at me!" and charge forward, only to find you couldn't even beat the scoundrel, let alone a fairy.

If this stage had a rank, Immortality Cultivation would be too devalued.

Before Lu Bei transmigrated, many players enjoyed creating alternate characters before level 20. They would keep their levels below 20, learn numerous cultivation methods and skills, then redistribute their experience to strengthen their combat power and seek out players of the same level for PK.

They would sweep through the novice village, calling it "level suppression to solidify the foundation," and wait for the opportune moment to soar.

It sounded reasonable, but it was actually nonsense.

As players leveled up, they gradually realized that the most precious things were never experience or equipment, but skill points.

A cultivation method had an upper limit; once maxed out, it no longer provided benefits. To progress further, one had to learn new cultivation methods and skills, all of which required skill points.

Players who suppressed their experience would squander all their skill points below level 20. When they truly needed skill points, they would be empty-handed and filled with regret. By the time they accumulated enough experience to level up and receive skill point rewards, those who had previously crushed them had already widened the gap, perfectly illustrating the saying, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river."

Lu Bei was not a player and had no PK mechanism. He didn't need to suppress his level, nor would he intentionally do so. After reviewing his personal panel, he began to consider how to maximize the double bonus on basic attribute points brought by the "Demon Slaying Will."

A moment later, he shifted his gaze to the "Seated Breathing Method" and "Nourishing Qi." He had comprehended these two methods when he encountered the Daoist Canon Classics.

Logically, these were the most suitable novice-stage cultivation methods for him, allowing him to pass the novice phase quickly and smoothly.

As long as nothing unexpected happened, reaching level 20 and Foundation Establishment would be a certainty.

Lu Bei had practiced the "Demon Slaying Scripture" back then. Now, he decided to invest experience and re-learn these two methods, exchanging them for some free attribute points and skill points.

[Fetal Breath Qi Replenishing Art Lv5 (10/50000)]

[You have comprehended the Fetal Breath Qi Replenishing Art, achieving some success. Strength +1, Spirit +2, Stamina +3]

[You have comprehended the Fetal Breath Qi Replenishing Art, achieving some success. Spirit +2, Stamina +3]

[You have comprehended the Fetal Breath Qi Replenishing Art, gaining immense rewards. Total Level Experience +10000, Cultivation +200, Health +300]

[You have comprehended the Fetal Breath Qi Replenishing Art, gaining some...

[You...

[You have comprehended the Fetal Breath Qi Replenishing Art, your realm has broken through continuously. You have gained the skill [Rewind]. Spirit +6, Stamina +8, Free Attribute Points +3, Skill Points +200]

The moment he re-learned the two methods, Lu Bei flicked his small hand and chose to use skill points to learn the "Fetal Breath Qi Replenishing Art." There was no other reason than to allocate limited experience to more reasonable cultivation methods, which was more logical.

Skill: [Rewind]. When health is below 30%, Strength and Speed attributes are doubled. When health is below 10%, recover 10% of total health per second. Duration: five seconds. Skill cooldown: 24 hours.

Note: This skill cannot be upgraded.

A divine skill!

Rounding down, it was almost like getting a free life.

With this skill, Lu Bei once again praised Mo Buxiu from the ground. He had been forced to become his disciple back then, but now he could only say, "It truly smells good."

This master really deserved praise.

As things stood, Lu Bei was somewhat confused, unable to distinguish whether Mo Buxiu's parting words were praising the "Demon Slaying Scripture" or the "Fetal Breath Qi Replenishing Art."

These two methods, one focused on offense and the other on survival, were both top-tier for their respective fields at that stage. It was hard to say which was better; both were extraordinary scriptures.

As for the novice-stage methods he gained from enlightenment, Lu Bei didn't scorn them. Out of respect for his own comprehension, he gave them a little effort.

[Seated Breathing Method Lv4 (10/8000)]

[Nourishing Qi and Longevity Method Lv4 (10/8000)]

Judging by the experience required for upgrades, these were not high-level cultivation methods. Similarly, Lu Bei's diligent practice of these two methods did not yield any powerful skills.

One was "Calm Mind," which restored cultivation, and the other was "Spirit Guard," which increased defense.

If both skills were passive, they would absolutely be divine skills among their peers. Unfortunately, they were both active skills. Choosing them was less effective than wearing more armor or carrying more healing potions.

Fortunately, it wasn't a complete loss. He gained attribute points and skill points in return, and his basic attribute points doubled, making the return exceed the expenditure. He had made a small profit.

After allocating the free attribute points, his personal panel refreshed again.

Name: Lu Bei

Race: Human Race

Template: NPC

Level: 20

Experience: 5010/120000

Cultivation: 3010/3010

Health: 2200/2200

Main Profession: Dao Cultivator (Foundation Establishment)

Secondary Profession: Farmer Lv1 (0/100), Alchemist Lv6 (50/30000), Blacksmith Lv4 (10/8000)

Attributes: Strength 90, Speed 68, Spirit 145, Stamina 100, Charm 4, Luck 3

Evaluation: You've got some potential, kid!

"60 free attribute points gave me the effect of 120 points. Master, I admit, my feigned reserve when I first asked to be your disciple was rash," Lu Bei exclaimed repeatedly.

He resisted the temptation to learn low-level cultivation techniques and skills to increase his base attributes with the remaining 2300 skill points and 50,000 experience, saving them for later use.

Time passed, and three days later.

He hadn't been idle during these three days, diligently grinding experience to accumulate 100,000, organizing his Qiankun Bag, and receiving a batch of paid assistance from Wei Mao.

Setting aside the chainmail, among the supplies were not only practical qi-replenishing and health-restoring pills but also a piece of equipment that Lu Bei couldn't put down.

The Black Gold Straight Saber.

It was of green quality, with a blade three fingers wide and about a meter long, featuring a blood groove to reduce weight and increase strength. It looked heavy, steady, and incredibly imposing.

With Lu Bei's attainments in blacksmithing, he could tell that the craftsmanship of this straight saber was excellent. Just the blood groove alone, in terms of balancing the blade's weight, reached the pinnacle of the craft.

Used in conjunction with the Array Slaying Saber Technique, it was like adding wings to a tiger.

Wei Mao hadn't mentioned that it was a family heirloom, so Lu Bei treated it as a replaceable item. Every night, he would handle it for a while in his room, getting a feel for it and increasing his proficiency.

At Chen Shi, the sky had brightened, and the gates of Dasheng Pass opened. Lu Bei, along with Zhu Bo and Feng Si, set off in a carriage towards Dongyang County.

Feng Si drove the carriage, while Lu Bei and Zhu Bo sat inside. Another strong, middle-aged man rode alongside them, controlling the horses.

Luo Ban, one of Zhu Ting's personal guards, was responsible for Zhu Bo's safety.

Coincidentally, the ruins' coordinates were located in Dongyang County, not far from Lu Bei's hometown of Langyu County. If this trip went smoothly, he planned to stop by Nine Bamboo Mountain's Sanqing Peak on the way back to bring that den of little foxes into his fold.

Providing food, lodging, and even job assignments – this was a good deal that couldn't be found even with a lantern. He figured the little foxes would be happy about it too.