The Mage: Grinding Experience from the Knight's Breathing Technique
Chapter 127

Half-God! Lord of Blue Frost!

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"The Gluttony Pouch?"

"You mean this bag can hold a lot of food? Or does it have other uses, like storing items?" Levi couldn't help but think of Storage Tool.

"You guessed right, this bag can indeed hold a lot of food, most people simply can't afford it, and its purpose is indeed for storage."

If you let me go, I wouldn't mind telling you how to use this bag.

After Tutan finished speaking, he fell silent.

"Tutan, it seems you haven't grasped the situation yet," Levi said with a sinister smile, his body surrounded by Black Qi, like Demon King being born!

"What do you want to do?" Tutan exclaimed.

"Fuck you!" Levi grinned maliciously.

To Tutan, his smile was so creepy and perverse.

The Black Qi, massive hand seemed to be kneading cotton, stretching the Tutan in long strips and shaping it into a circle.

"Stop hitting him."

"Ouch! It hurts!"

Instantly, a piercing scream echoed throughout the secret chamber.

A moment later, Tutan, now even weaker, said feebly, "Stop fighting. If you keep fighting and want to switch to the Meditation Technique, you'll have to use the souls of the four Great Knight."

Seeing this, Levi stopped his attack.

"I've said it before, as long as you absolutely obey my orders, I won't do anything to you. Otherwise, I really don't care whether you can learn the Meditation Technique or not. You don't want to be tormented by my Black Qi every day, do you, Tutan?"

Levi's voice was icy; he wasn't joking.

He needs a spirit that is absolutely obedient to him, not one that dares to negotiate with its master.

"Okay, okay, I won't do it again," Tutan said weakly.

Levi released Tutan, gave him a beating, but also offered him some benefits.

After resting, Tutan stared blankly at the Gluttony Pouch and said, "The Gluttony Pouch is a magical artifact developed by a wizard of the Death School. As soon as it was invented, it quickly spread throughout the Death School, especially among Wizard Apprentice."

Because he solved a major problem for Wizard Apprentice: the problem of personal storage.

It is said to be a sorcerer's artifact made from a stomach called [Baal Serpent], combined with some kind of Death Faction I don't know about.

Baal Serpent is a relatively common Hell creature that can be summoned Hell Death Faction wizards using the First-Circle Spell "Undead Summoning".

This creature is said to have intricate connections with Lord Bahr, the "Archdemon" of Hell.

The Baal Serpent is as small as an arm, yet it can swallow an elephant.

Wizards have long coveted Baal Serpent's innate ability.

Our Death School wizards were the first to discover a way to utilize the innate abilities of the Baal Serpent.

This is the origin of the "Gluttony Pouch".

I had one before I died, but unfortunately it was taken away by my Mentor.

If you want to use this "Gluttony Pouch", you must prepare enough "blood food", otherwise it may eat everything you put in its stomach.

Your things might disappear from this world, they might appear in Hell, or they might appear in other dimensions—who knows?

Where exactly the Baal Serpent's stomach is connected to remained an unsolved mystery and puzzle in the Wizarding World, at least until I became a spirit.

Generally, as long as you ensure that the Gluttony Pouch never goes hungry, you don't need to worry about this situation; just try not to let the Gluttony Pouch go hungry.

After Tutan finished speaking, Levi felt a wave of despair.

This thing has been locked up here for several years.

They must be starving. Even if Duke Blue Feather had stockpiled some good stuff inside, it's highly likely they're all gone.

Damn it.

"Is there some kind of spell?" Levi asked.

Tutan shook his head. "No spell is needed, just poke the Gluttony Pouch three times with your index finger."

Levi naturally dared not fully trust Tutan.

Who knows what evil intentions this spirit might have?

He put Tutan into the Equivalent Exchange Pot to prevent the fellow from doing anything wrong.

Then, the Demon Shark gently tapped the Gluttony Pouch three times.

The Demon Shark hit a little too hard, and the Gluttony Pouch screamed in pain.

Finally, it opened its mouth, and its mouth, which was normally the size of a human, split open, like venom.

Levi also saw the space inside, which was about one cubic meter in size.

Fortunately, there were some bones scattered inside the Gluttony Pouch, which looked to be from various animals.

"It's alright. It looks like they haven't finished eating the food inside, and they don't seem to have a big appetite."

After confirming that there was no danger, Levi called Tutan out.

Tutan, Tutankhamun said, "The Gluttony Pouch can grow."

"You can think of it as the stomach of a living Baal Serpent, possessing an independent life form."

"However, the growth process is extremely slow. Under normal circumstances, after a year of feeding, the space inside will only expand a little bit, about the size of a person's head."

"Of course, if the flesh and blood you feed it are of high quality, then the growth rate of this bag will be very fast. After all, the terrifying thing about the Baal Serpent is that it can become stronger by devouring other life forms. The older the Baal Serpent, the stronger it is."

"Judging from the size of this Gluttony Pouch, it was most likely made by a juvenile Baal Serpent. So, at this stage, its appetite is very small. The original owner must have stocked up on a lot of food in advance. In addition, Baal Serpent sometimes go into a deep sleep, so luckily, the contents of this bag should still be intact," Tutan said.

Levi had the Demon Shark put its hand inside the Gluttony Pouch and rummage around, causing the Gluttony Pouch to wriggle and seem quite uncomfortable.

"Be gentle, Demon Shark, don't go in so roughly." Levi frowned.

In the end, everything inside the Gluttony Pouch was taken out.

Levi watched all of this with anticipation.

"A huge pile of gold bars, and a Breathing Technique Inheritance Diagram."

That's it?

That's it?

Levi looked at the empty Gluttony Pouch.

The spell he wanted, which was solidified on the Lion King's Pride, did not exist.

Levi suppressed his disappointment, then picked up all the gold bars and weighed them in his hands. He roughly estimated that the pile of gold bars was worth more than 100,000 Gold Coins.

"Forget it, you're still not satisfied with having money? Be content with what you have, Levi."

Levi reassured himself, fed some of the food he had brought to the Gluttony Pouch, and then took the Gluttony Pouch to the kitchen of Blue Feather Castle.

This contains a large amount of aged dried meat, which should also be considered a type of blood food.

The Gluttony Pouch gorges itself on a voracious appetite; it's a mystery how such a small bag can swallow so much food.

Finally, it let out a satisfied burp.

Levi looked at Tutan and asked, "How long after feeding him once is it appropriate to feed him again?"

"This varies depending on the stage of the Gluttony Pouch. Generally speaking, if the Gluttony Pouch is hungry, it will keep wriggling, trembling, and making gurgling sounds, just like a person who is hungry," Tutan said with a wry smile.

Levi didn't say anything. He picked up the Breathing Technique Inheritance Diagram and looked at it. On the ancient parchment, a giant bird that looked like an ostrich was walking on the ancient land, surrounded by seventy small human figures.

On the back of the giant bird, there seemed to be an island, shrouded in mist, like a fairyland.

"Another top-quality Bloodline Breathing Technique, this one is power-based."

This Breathing Technique is called the "Ostrich Mountain Breathing Technique".

The Ostrich Mountain Bird a legendary chocobo with immense strength that carries mountains on its back. It cannot fly and forever carries the mountains on its back, moving tirelessly towards the sun. From birth to death, the mountains on its back grow larger and larger with the accumulation of years and wind and sand, until it finally transforms into a mountain peak at the moment of its exhaustion and death.

"Power-type Breathing Technique make up half of all Breathing Technique; there are really a lot of them," Levi couldn't help but complain.

Comparatively speaking, there are far fewer defensive breathing techniques, and as for sensory Breathing Technique, apart from the Human-Faced Spider Breathing Technique, Levi has not encountered any others so far.

"This is not a place for cultivation. Let's return to the Ice and Snow Royal City to cultivate. Now it's time to explore the last place."

Levi put away the Breathing Technique instead of putting it into the Gluttony Pouch.

"The workmanship of that hammer looks familiar; it should be the work of the Earth School."

Just then, Tutan suddenly spoke.

Levi asked calmly, "What do you know? Tell me."

"This should contain a solidified version of the most classic First-Circle Spell of the Earth School, [Mountain Giant's Wrath]!"

However, I only know the spell, but I don't know the specific incantation. These quasi-magical artifacts, which are used by wizards for a very small number of important figures among mortals, are usually custom-made and require specific bloodlines or Breathing Technique to use.

I remember you used a spell from the Frost School; you should also possess a similar quasi-magical artifact.

Tutan said.

Levi's doubts were resolved.

"Duke Blue Feather and Lionheart Knight are clearly not from the same family, so this so-called quasi-weapon is different from the Frost Giant Armor. It does not require the Lionheart Knight's bloodline or Breathing Technique; it can be activated simply by incantation."

"Forget it, I'll find the spell eventually. What I can't solve for now, I'll deal with later. Anyway, even without the spell, this hammer alone has already greatly improved my strength." Levi couldn't help but comfort himself.

He coveted the power of that spell, which was far greater than the Frost Giant's Sigh. He envisioned a surprise attack with a devastating Earthsplitter.

It could instantly obliterate a Great Knight.

Thinking of this, Levi suddenly shook his head.

"No, it can't be reduced to ashes. How can I create Living Dead if that happens?"

"Looking at it this way, it seems that not knowing spells isn't such a big deal."

Having figured this out, Levi put Tutan into the Equivalent Exchange Pot, then placed the Mithril Chest inside, and then left the basement with the Demon Shark.

Levi only brought some small, valuable-looking antiques and artworks from outside; he didn't bring any large ornaments or statues.

This bag is still too small to hold that much; I'll come back for more when I have the chance.

Anyway, this is a place that ordinary people can't find.

"The Count Blue Feather didn't carry the Gluttony Pouch with him, but instead prepared a huge amount of food and then sealed Gluttony Pouch in Mithril Chest, means he must have discovered something and knows that his time is running out, which is why he did this."

"This sudden Calamity directly destroyed a Ducal Family; this is the terror of the Demon Tide..."

Levi was filled with emotion.

He slowly walked to the outside of the central tower, looked at the tower that was faintly emitting a blue light, and then called Tutan out.

Tutan appeared and saw the blue light, his expression changed slightly, as if he remembered something unpleasant.

"What is this?" Levi asked.

"I'm not sure, but this feeling is like... a sign of Blue Frost's invasion."

"What Blue Frost?"

"A Calamity, a horrific Calamity from the Blue Frost Plane."

How terrifying is it?

"To put it simply, the ruler of the Blue Frost Plane, the [Lord of Blue Frost], is a Demigod- level being... Long ago, under the summoning ritual of his cultists, the Lord of Blue Frost invaded the mortal world. That great invasion of the Blue Frost Plane created the Far North... Can you imagine how terrifying that was?"

Tutan trembled inside.

"Hurry, leave before the next Blue Frost eruption arrives. Blue Frost is terrifying; not only is it incredibly cold, but those corrupted by it may become like the Living Dead. Wizards call it [Blue Frost Undead]."

[Blue Frost Undead] Undying and Indestructible, making it extremely terrifying.

I recall that a Great Wizard discovered that the Blue Frost Plane seems to have intricate connections with Hell.

I don't care, after all, I'm a spirit, but you need to be careful. You might be corrupted by the Blue Frost and become a [Blue Frost Undead].

After Tutan finished speaking, he waited for Levi to ask him questions.

Levi hesitated repeatedly, gazing at the towering blue light.

Spider Sense detected a faint sense of danger.

It seems Tutan did not lie to him.

Moreover, Levi wasn't sure if the Spider Sense was accurate regarding something as seemingly high-level as Blue Frost.

Ultimately, Spider Sense was merely a special effect of the Knight's Breathing Technique; whether it could foresee dangers involving Demigod was something Levi had no idea.

Although he was very curious about what was inside, whether there was anything belonging to wizards or anything extraordinary.

However, he knew in his heart that with his current strength and vision, blindly entering the market would not end well.

After gazing deeply at the tower, Levi, with Demon Shark in tow, left Duke Blue Feather Castle.

Levi spent several days wandering around this abandoned city, hoping to find something else.

Unexpectedly, there was actually a pleasant surprise.

He found three Breathing Technique Inheritance Diagram in some noble mansions in the city.

Thunderbird Breathing Technique, Swift Hound Breathing Technique, and a book called Sandigo Breathing Technique.

The first two Breathing Technique are both rudimentary Bloodline Breathing Technique, and both are speed-based. However, their quality is average, and they can only be cultivated to the fifth and Fourth-Order Limit Fifth-Order Limit limits, respectively.

The Sandigo Breathing Technique is a power-based Breathing Technique that can be practiced up to the Sixth-Order Limit.

Levi mastered the three new Breathing Technique that very day.

Including the Ostrich Mountain Breathing Technique, Levi has acquired a total of four Breathing Technique this time, along with so many Undead Core and the Legendary Realm weapon Lion King's Pride.

This trip to Ice Valley City was definitely worthwhile.

"There are many cities like Ice Valley City that have been abandoned due to the invasion of the Snow Wraith. These are all treasure troves."

The Snow Wraith, which others fear like a tiger, is unlikely to pose any real danger to Levi.

Therefore, he thought he could wander around the Eternal Night Kingdom more and scavenge for bargains in other lost cities.

The year 1011 of the Holy Radiance Calendar, the beginning of the month in the Month of Warmth.

Levi returned to the Ice and Snow Royal City laden with spoils, accompanied by the Demon Shark.

He was travel-worn, carrying two swords and a black cloth bag on his back. Because the Gluttony Pouch Taigu, Levi had to wrap it in a normal cloth bag. Otherwise, if two eyes and a mouth suddenly popped out of a bag, it would definitely scare everyone else to death.

With the Gluttony Pouch, Levi's journey became much easier than before.

He folded the Lion King's Pride, and it fit perfectly into the Gluttony Pouch.

This Legendary Realm weapon is too flashy, and Levi usually doesn't use it. Moreover, he's already used to Frostmourne, so he doesn't need to use Lion King's Pride in ordinary battles.

In addition, the Gluttony Pouch contained a pile of gold, a pile of Undead Core, some small works of art, and a pile of food.

"A Storage Bag is so nice, a must-have for home and travel."

Levi was in a good mood.

He arrived at the Shining Tavern, looked at the requests he had posted, and still got nothing.

Levi also handed over the antiques and artworks he had obtained from Duke Blue Feather to the Wild Dog Knight, asking him to dispose of them at a low price for him.

In these times of war and uncertainty, people have little desire to buy these flashy but impractical works of art.

So in the end, these items were auctioned off for only a few thousand Gold Coins.

However, Levi was already very satisfied.

He really doesn't lack money at all now.

That pile of gold bars alone would be enough for him to live on for the rest of his life.

"No matter how much money I have, it's just external possessions. It has to be converted into real strength," Levi sighed.

Levi spent two days at his residence in Ice Valley City mastering the basics of the Ostrich Mountain Breathing Technique.

Levi ————

Ostrich Mountain Breathing Technique: First Order (1/1000)

"I currently possess two top-tier Breathing Technique, Giant and Ostrich Mountain, both of which can be cultivated to the Ninth-Rank Limit. I also have a Giant Rhino Breathing Technique that can be cultivated to the Eighth Rank limit. As for power Breathing Technique, I don't need any for now."

"What's lacking is endurance, physical fitness, defense, and perception; these types of Breathing Technique are quite rare."

Levi's plan is to train all types of Breathing Technique to the limit that Knight can achieve.

The main ingredient in the Secret Medicine recipe for Ostrich Mountain Breathing Technique is "Black Ostrich Egg," which is the egg of Black Ostrich.

The Black Ostrich is a choke bird that inhabits the western desert region of the kingdom. It is three meters tall, incredibly strong, runs swiftly, and is as powerful as Knight.

However, compared to the Earth Dragon Beast, the Black Ostrich is relatively more common.

Black Ostrich eggs can also be bought in the market because they are delicious.

Therefore, every year during the Black Ostrich breeding season, many people steal Black Ostrich Egg.

Then they sold them at high prices to greedy nobles and royalty.

"Problems that can be solved with money are not problems."

Levi took a stroll around the Ice and Snow Royal City.

It has been discovered that Black Ostrich Egg can be sold in the present-day royal city.

He immediately took on the entire contract and made enough Secret Medicine to last for several months of cultivation.

Levi and the Wild Dog Knight agreed to set off for the Ice Pillar Islands the next day.

Hopefully, we'll gain something from this.

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