Achievement Medals

This gave him quite a few more attribute points.

Ding Ling not only felt his strength surge significantly, but his body also grew lighter and lighter, as if a gentle leap could send him flying more than ten meters!

The feeling filled Ding Ling with delight and exhilaration.

He liked this feeling of constantly improving himself.

Those years of being a slacker had been truly agonizing.

Now that he had a chance to rise above others, Ding Ling naturally had no reason to slack off.

That was why he had been so decisive when General Cheng Huan asked whether he wanted to learn blade techniques.

"Good."

General Cheng Huan's gaze toward Ding Ling grew increasingly gentle.

"You did not aim too high. Instead, you chose to learn a simple blade technique first. That is worthy of recognition and praise. Once you master the blade technique, I will recommend you to General Pan Feng for the position of company commander in our army."

As soon as he said that,

all the Players could not help but look over, their eyes burning with envy.

A company commander!

Above that were military marquises, military secretaries, commandants, colonels, and other military officers!

It was a rank countless people dreamed of!

This fellow called Ding Ling was definitely a shrewd old hand pretending to be a new Player!

The other Players became more and more certain of it. Especially when they recalled Ding Ling's absurd performance during the weighted runs, Pile Skill training, and Horse Stance practice, they became even more convinced.

New Players were basically second-rate cripples! Many of them could not carry loads on their shoulders or lift things with their hands! The difference between them and veteran Players was far too obvious.

Furthermore, in order to gain the favor of certain generals, many veteran Players came to train in the Recruit Camp so they could start from a higher point. There had been precedents for this.

"..."

Ding Ling was somewhat speechless.

He was not the sort of person Cheng Huan imagined him to be. He had chosen to learn blade techniques because Pan Feng excelled at axe techniques. If he did not learn blade techniques now and waited until he reached Pan Feng, he would surely encounter far more setbacks. He might as well learn them here while the opportunity presented itself.

Of course, he did not point this out. He merely looked at Cheng Huan with a solemn, earnest expression.

Cheng Huan was evidently also a practical general. Without wasting any time, he began explaining blade techniques to Ding Ling.

He did not hide anything, either.

All the recruits present could listen.

There were indeed quite a few Players among the recruits listening, but they had not even mastered the most basic Pile Skill. How could they learn blade techniques?

After listening for a while and understanding nothing while still finding it impressive, they dejectedly lowered their heads and resumed practicing Pile Skill.

As for Ding Ling?

After hearing Cheng Huan explain it twice,

a book automatically condensed on the Library's bookshelf.

Four large words were written prominently on its cover: Elementary Blade Technique.

Elementary Blade Technique: Max Level

Strength +0.1

Agility +0.2

Constitution +0.1

The instant the book finished condensing,

the Elementary Blade Technique had reached max level.

Not only had Ding Ling's strength increased considerably, his agility and constitution were also improving.

This blade technique was an external blade art, a type of external Kung Fu Hustle. Once cultivated to max level, it naturally increased the three attributes of strength, agility, and constitution.

Not only that,

Ding Ling's combat power had risen by far more than just a little.

Previously, he only knew some flashy forms with no real killing power. They were merely highly ornamental and looked especially good in a fight!

But this Elementary Blade Technique was different.

Every move was deadly, all aimed directly at vital points.

It could be said that

with this blade technique in hand, Ding Ling's combat power had instantly doubled!

Ding Ling was greatly invigorated. He glanced at the Character Panel.

Character Panel:

Character: Ding Ling

Age: 23

Race: Human

Faction: Han Fu of Ji Province

Profession: Soldier

Level: 1

Attributes: Root Bone 1 (ordinary people have 1 point), Intelligence 2, Strength 2+0.2+0.4+0.1 (2.7), Agility 2+0.2+0.4+0.2 (2.8), Constitution 2+0.2+0.4+0.1 (2.7), Defense 2, Charm 2

Weapons: One set of armor, one broadsword.

Skills: Low-Grade Piling Stance (Level 10), Horse Stance (Level 10), Elementary Blade Technique (Level 10), Acupuncture (Level 10), Swimming (Level 10), Fitness (Level 10), Basic Psychology (Level 10)...

He had only entered the game a little over an hour ago.

Yet such tremendous changes had already taken place.

The future looked promising!

The skills he learned in the Real World rarely possessed offensive power or growth potential. Most were all show and little use.

If he had not learned several hundred skills, he would never have been able to raise his strength.

Yet here, after learning merely three skills, his strength, agility, constitution, and other attributes had risen by nearly one full point.

The facts proved that what Cheng Huan taught was true Kung Fu Hustle!

"Try it."

Cheng Huan had explained it no fewer than three times. Seeing Ding Ling's expression of complete understanding, he could not help feeling doubtful. He had only explained it three times. Could Ding Ling truly have completely grasped this blade technique already?

Back when he had learned this blade technique to the Perfection Realm, it had taken him a full three years!

That had been with Master teaching him hand in hand!

"Good."

Ding Ling did not hesitate. In order to learn more true Kung Fu Hustle, he naturally would not be perfunctory. After all, only by drawing attention could he stand out and learn higher-level martial arts sooner!

Swish, swish!

Ding Ling wielded the broadsword, moving like a soaring wild goose. His posture was graceful, his bearing calm; his mastery seemed to have reached the Creation Realm, utterly natural!

He had clearly cultivated the Elementary Blade Technique to the Great Perfection, with no further room for advancement!

"...!!"

Cheng Huan stared blankly, his jaw nearly dropping to the ground. Once Ding Ling finished and stood still, he coughed dryly and said in disbelief,

"Are you certain you only just came into contact with this blade technique?"

"I am one hundred percent certain."

Ding Ling replied solemnly.

"..."

Cheng Huan was speechless.

All the Players could not help secretly complain: A veteran Player coming to the Recruit Camp to show off—was that interesting?! How shameless!

Not a single Player believed Ding Ling was a newcomer who had only just practiced the blade technique!

If someone truly could watch a blade technique twice and perform it even better and more perfectly than the instructor,

the Players would be willing to call him the Chosen One!

Clearly, no such person existed in this era!

Achievement Medal: Champion of the Recruit Camp!

Note: Without a doubt, you can already graduate from the Recruit Camp! Moreover, you have become its most dazzling presence!

It was at that moment

that Ding Ling heard the game notification. With a thought, he opened it and saw those two lines.

He was surprised and thought, What was this Achievement Medal used for?

But he could not find any instructions for it at the moment, and he could not be bothered to keep looking. He simply stared steadily at Cheng Huan.

Cheng Huan grew somewhat uncomfortable under Ding Ling's gaze. He coughed dryly, restrained the shock on his face, and praised him with a faint blush on his old face.

"Since I left Master, this is the first time I have seen such an innately talented genius as you. Perhaps only General Pan Feng in his youth could compare with you."

Upon hearing General Pan Feng's name,

the Players could not help looking at Ding Ling with rather amused expressions.