The Return of the Original Owner! Sky Eagle Breathing Technique!
Yellow Earth Continent, Lion King City.
This is a large city located by the sea.
Although both are cities controlled by wizarding organizations, Lion King City is much larger than Hot Wind City.
Outside Lion King City, a tall and majestic Golden Lion statue stands, attracting tourists from time to time to admire it.
Levi's figure slowly approached. He surveyed the city, realizing that even his Top-Tier Perception was insufficient to fully encompass it.
"It's been a long time since I've encountered a place with such a down-to-earth, everyday atmosphere." Levi couldn't help but recall the past, the ordinary Icewind City, the Ice and Snow Royal City, the Holy City of Landis, and so on, all of which had left his footprints.
Levi arrived at the city gate and said to a guard, "Hello, I'm looking for Dinos Jostar."
The guard was a First-Circle Wizard. As one of the Great Wizard families of the Yellow Earth Continent, the Jostar Family naturally wanted to save face by having First-Circle Wizard, who was highly respected elsewhere, guard the city. However, the Jostar Family certainly had the credentials to do so.
The guards were not too surprised to sense the fluctuations in the mental energy of Levi, Senior First Ring Wizard.
Including the Rogue Wizard living in Lion King City, there are about seventy or eighty First-Circle Wizard who reside in Lion King City. So relatively speaking, First-Circle Wizard are not that rare here.
However, no matter what, as long as one is First-Circle Wizard, one cannot be negligent, as this would affect the image of Lion King City.
"May I ask your honorable name?" the guard asked with a smile.
"Levi Snake," Levi said, unsure if his name was any good.
"So it's Lord Levi. You've finally arrived. Please wait a moment while I inform Young Master Dinos." The guard produced a conch shell and said, "Quickly call the Young Master. Levi has arrived. Prepare for the welcoming ceremony."
Levi looked completely bewildered. "Do I need to be greeted? I can go in myself."
"That won't do. The Young Master said that you must be greeted with the same ceremony that Lion King City uses to welcome Second-Ring Wizard into the city," the guard chuckled.
"..."
Levi wanted to say there was no need, but within Lion King City, the sound of fireworks had already rang out. Tall fireworks shot straight into the sky, exploding and scattering into countless golden specks. Then, these golden specks converged into a phantom of a Golden Lion, hundreds of feet tall and reaching the heavens and the earth. The Golden Lion was extremely majestic, extending a furry cat paw and gesturing to Levi.
Then at the city gate, a procession of honored guards, riding Great Horned Horse, dressed in what appeared to be ordinary noble attire, wearing tall top hats, and playing vulgar, cheerful music.
Levi broke out in a cold sweat. He never expected the Golden Lion Family to be so rich... creative, not at all rustic... really.
A handsome, blond nobleman, riding a golden steed, dismounted gracefully and, surrounded by guards, approached Levi. This was Dinos Joestar.
"Lord Levi! You've finally arrived!"
Dinos looked excited, grabbed Levi's hand, and held it tightly.
"Young Master Dinos, this is too much, there's really no need for this." Looking at the huge crowd of people welcoming them, Levi's social anxiety started to kick in.
"The Jostar Family always repays its debts. I said before that if you came to Lion King City, we would definitely welcome you with open arms. How could we go back on our word?" Joestar said solemnly.
"Alright, that's enough. Please come with me back to Golden Lion Castle. My father also wants to meet you."
Levi smiled helplessly and said, "In that case, I'll have to trouble you."
This was the first time in his life he had encountered such a grand spectacle, and he was completely unaccustomed to it.
We arrived at the Golden Lion Castle. Although it's called a castle, it's actually Wizard Tower. Inside the castle stand three Wizard Tower, the one in the very center being a hundred feet tall, seemingly reaching straight into the clouds.
The architectural style of this Wizard Tower incorporates many elements of the decor of ordinary noble Knight. Clearly, the Jostar Family intentionally preserved these aristocratic qualities, all of which are inseparable from the influence of the first patriarch, the Legendary Knight Rhine.
"Young Master, the master has prepared a banquet in the banquet hall."
"Young Master..."
A line of elegantly dressed servants stood on both sides.
In a daze, Levi thought he had once again arrived at the mansion of a great nobleman in the secular world.
Inside the Golden Lion Castle, powerful figures abound. With a casual glance, Levi could faintly sense several auras that were at least at the Second Ring.
Based on the information he had obtained, the Jostar Family had two Third-Ring Wizard, five Second-Ring Wizard, and more than thirty First-Circle Wizard.
Of course, many organizations like to keep some trump cards hidden and hold back, so Levi didn't know how many strong individuals they actually had. In short, they crushed the Gray-White Tower, which was also Third-Ring Wizard organization.
After all, there is one Third-Ring Wizard who is also Third Ring member, and five Third Ring who are also Third Ring. The difference between them is obvious.
Having arrived on this Yellow Earth Continent, Levi needs to be more low-key and avoid trouble, but he can't be too afraid of trouble either. After all, with his current strength, if he really fought to the death, he would be at a level close to the Second Ring, making him an absolute powerhouse on this Yellow Earth Continent.
Inside the banquet hall, which resembled a small square, a golden-robed nobleman with a full head of blond hair, a resolute face, and a slightly aged appearance, but whose handsome features from his youth were still evident, sat upright across from a giant long table. His gaze was fixed on Levi, who was seated in the host's seat opposite him. Joestar and his brothers and sisters sat down next to the old nobleman.
"I've long heard from my son that you are Legendary Knight, and now that I see you, your aura is indeed extraordinary, just like the portrait of your ancestor who was also Legendary Knight," said Golden Lion Leon Jostar with a smile.
"Senior is too kind. How could a junior like me, even if I were to reach the Legendary Realm, possibly be compared to the Lionheart Knight?" Levi quickly replied modestly.
"Hahaha, indeed, my ancestor was a first-rate figure among Legendary Knight, but you need not be so self-deprecating. You are not very old, and you are already First-Circle Wizard. Your future achievements will certainly not be low." Leon laughed heartily. In the eyes of the Jostar Family, no matter how many great wizards their descendants produce, none can compare to the Lionheart Knight's contributions to the family.
These people are genuinely proud to be descendants of the Lionheart Knight.
This is a kind of family cohesion. The Lionheart Knight are their heroic ancestors who are comparable to gods, and it is also a kind of indirect faith.
During the dinner, Leon and Levi talked about many things, but basically every three sentences revolved around Knight. Levi could tell that although Leon was already Great Wizard of the Third Ring, he still longed to become Legendary Knight, and therefore was trying to find ways to ask him for the secret to breaking through to Legendary Knight.
Levi naturally had nothing to hide, so he shared some of what he knew with Leon and the Leon, which greatly benefited them.
In fact, Levi also hoped that Leon and his son could become Legendary Knight, so that he could recruit them into his Twilight Knight Order. With a powerful head of Third-Ring Wizard family as a member, the Twilight Knight Order would have a good backer and Qidian in the Wizard World, and their future development would be much smoother.
Finally, after they had eaten and drunk their fill, Leon said directly, "Lord Levi, I wonder if you would be interested in joining our Jostar Family as a foreign retainer? You would receive an annual stipend of three hundred Great Stone. It's just a nominal position, and you don't need to do anything."
Levi said embarrassedly, "Senior, I really can't accept this, and besides, I'm a member of the Gray-White Tower, so it's not really suitable for me to take on other positions outside."
There's no such thing as a free lunch. The Jostar Family is powerful, and Levi is willing to maintain good relations with the Jostar Family, but becoming their servant is a different story. Even if the Jostar Family doesn't explicitly forbid Levi from doing anything after receiving the money, how can Levi feel at ease? He's bound by their generosity; that's the principle.
Moreover, three hundred Great Stone a year is not a small amount for other First-Circle Wizard. Most First-Circle Wizard cannot earn that much annually. But Levi is different. He has his own businesses and can occasionally hunt down Black Wizard to earn some extra money. Therefore, he would not completely tie himself to the Jostar Family for such a Great Stone.
Leon seemed to have anticipated this, and he smiled helplessly, "Does Your Excellency accept disciples? I would like Dinos to become Your Excellency's disciple. Dinos has a very good Knight talent. He is already Peak Great Knight and is not far from becoming Legendary Knight. Following Your Excellency may help him break through to become Legendary Knight sooner."
"Father, I don't need to trouble Levi. It's not like I can't become Legendary Knight myself," Dinos said quickly upon hearing this, though he naturally had his own pride.
"Stop being stubborn. Without a master to guide you, you'll just be groping in the dark. When will you ever become Legendary Knight? Give me a timeline," Leon said coldly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
"..." Dinos was speechless for a moment.
Yes, Dinos.
When will you become Legendary Knight?
Dinos could only look to Levi for help. Levi coughed and said, "If Dinos is willing, I can give him some pointers. But I don't need to be his teacher. I'm still figuring things out as I go, and I'm afraid I might lead Dinos astray."
Leon thought for a moment and said, "That works too. Our family can pay for the guidance. Dinos happens to visit your Ninth District frequently, so he can go to see you there and ask for your guidance."
"You're too kind, senior," Levi said.
If it's just a simple collaboration, Levi is naturally willing to do so. This way, he can earn some extra money, improve his relationship with the Jostar Family, and make his future cultivation much easier. After all, he might be able to buy many of the resources he needs directly from the Jostar Family, without any middlemen making a profit.
Finally, after finalizing the details of the collaboration, the banquet ended, and as Levi was leaving, he called out to Dinos.
"Dinos, I have something here that I obtained by chance in the Mortal World. We met last time in a hurry, so I didn't take it. I brought it with me to the Yellow Earth Continent this time." As he spoke, Levi took out a hammer.
"This is... an ancestor's weapon?" Joestar exclaimed in surprise.
"That's right. I obtained this from a duke in a kingdom in the Mortal World. It helped me through many difficulties, and now it should be returned to its rightful owner."
"Thank you, Lord Levi. I will accept it. I will explain to my father later and have a servant deliver a gift of thanks to you. This item is indeed of great significance to our family. It was through the maker of this hammer that our ancestor inadvertently opened the door to the Wizard World, and that the Jostar Family of the Wizard World came into being!" Dinos said excitedly.
"No need for a gift, I do have some matters that require your family's assistance," Levi said.
"Please speak, Your Excellency."
Levi thought for a moment and said, "I might need to trouble you with a lot of things. If you need me to pay extra, you can let me know. I don't like to trouble others."
"Don't worry, as long as it's within the Jostar Family's power, why would we take your money? My life, Dinos's life, is worth something, hahaha," Dinos joked.
"I need the Jostar Family to help me find clues about the Ke Lin Family. Two hundred years ago, this family was a Second-Ring Wizard family, but it has declined now. Two hundred years have passed, and I don't know where they are on the Yellow Earth Continent."
"The Ke Lin Family, I understand. Is there anything else, sir?" Joestar asked.
"In addition, I need to collect some medicinal materials to Potion Making, which may require these extraordinary creatures. I would like to trouble you to see if these extraordinary creatures are distributed on the Yellow Earth Continent?"
Levi took out a list he had prepared and gave it to Dinos. Dinos knew that Levi was First Ring Potion Making, so he didn't think much of it.
"Alright, these bags are on me. Give me a week, and I'll give you an answer. During this time, you can wander around Lion King City. Many properties in Lion King City belong to our family. If you need to buy materials, just mention my name, and they'll give you a discount. It's getting late, so you should get some rest," Dinos said.
Levi nodded, bid farewell to Dinos, and left the Golden Lion Castle. Although the Jostar Family warmly invited him to stay in the castle, Levi was not used to living under someone else's roof, so he found a small inn in the city and stayed there temporarily.
Over the next few days, Levi wandered around Lion King City with a purpose. He was pleasantly surprised to find that there seemed to be quite a few Knight from outside the Golden Lion Family living in the city. This delighted him, as he thought he might be able to obtain a lot of Knight's Breathing Technique here.
As for the Golden Lion Family's ancestral Breathing Technique, Levi dared not think about it for the time being; he could only say that he would take it slowly and let nature take its course.
The trading market inside Lion King City is huge. Levi stayed here for three days and spent five thousand Great Stone directly. A large part of this was to buy a large amount of rare Mithril and Sun Gold. Levi bought these at below market price by using Dinos's name.
He needed to take this opportunity to prepare for refining the Corpse Digger. He needed to gather all the materials first, so he could start refining it once he returned to Black Fire Island.
Meanwhile, whenever he had free time, Levi would practice the Earth Meditation Technique here, adhering to the principle of taking advantage of every bit of resources and never wasting anything.
And so, seven days passed quickly. During these seven days, Levi commissioned some intermediaries to help him collect some Breathing Technique.
Aside from strength or speed, to Levi's surprise, he obtained another Breathing Technique of the perception type, and it was of such excellent quality that Levi had never encountered before, capable of being cultivated to the Seventh Rank limit.
The Sky Eagle Breathing Technique.
A third-rate, high-quality sensory Breathing Technique.
Unlike the hearing and vibration perception of the Night Owl and Human-Faced Spider Breathing Technique, the Sky Eagle Breathing Technique's perception is extraordinary vision! Legend has it that the Sky Eagle is a powerful divine bird with sharp eyes that reach the heavens and the netherworld—truly a clairvoyant! Now, Levi has already obtained the Night Owl Breathing Technique's keen hearing; adding the Sky Eagle's clairvoyant vision would be perfect.
This will continuously deepen Levi's perceptual dimensions, enhancing Levi perceptual abilities in multiple aspects such as vision, hearing, and vibration perception.
The Sky Eagle Breathing Technique doesn't require any extraordinary biological-grade Secret Medicine; the main ingredient is simply the eye of an eagle.
"If it's just an ordinary bird, it's easy to find. But if I need an extraordinary eagle after breaking through to the Legendary Realm, then it will be troublesome. However, the perception-type Breathing Technique is still a long way from breaking through to the Legendary Realm, so there's no rush."
With Levi's current level of skill, practicing this third-rate but excellent Breathing Technique is a piece of cake.
After quickly preparing the Secret Medicine, Levi practiced the Sky Eagle Breathing Technique once and immediately mastered the basics. Three days later, he directly Second Order of the Sky Eagle Breathing Technique.
At this rate, Levi estimates that the Sky Eagle Breathing Technique will reach the Seventh Rank limit before he leaves the Yellow Earth Continent. At that time, he will directly fuse and mutate the Sky Eagle Breathing Technique and the Human-Faced Owl Breathing Technique to see what kind of Breathing Technique can be born.
Levi's Silver Mountain Dragon Breathing Technique has also reached the Fifth Order during this period of practice, and it is expected to generate [Legendary Stamina] within two years. The Hunchback Dragon Breathing Technique can be integrated with other endurance-type Breathing Technique and merged into the Silver Mountain Dragon Breathing Technique, allowing the Silver Mountain Dragon Breathing Technique to break through to the Legendary Realm rank and move towards the twelfth rank.
Besides the Breathing Technique, Levi also bought most of the materials he planned to use to refine the Corpse Digger in Lion King City. The cost of these materials alone was seven thousand Great Stone Levi, which was extremely expensive. It has to be said that the Alchemy School is a school that burns money.
However, considering the formidable ability of the Corpse Digger to withstand Second-Ring Wizard, Levi felt it was worthwhile.
That evening, Levi arrived at the Jostar Family. Dinos looked somewhat embarrassed when he saw Levi.
"Sir, I'm sorry, I didn't finish searching all the lists you gave me, but I did find clues about the Ke Lin Family."
Dinos scratched his head and said dejectedly, "There are some things Levi asked me to look for, such as the creature with the Phoenix Bloodline. I asked everyone in the family, but I didn't get any useful clues."
"It's alright, as many as you have, is fine. These things are rare anyway, and I was prepared for that. You can give me the existing clues first." Levi breathed a sigh of relief; he had thought there would be absolutely no clues.
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