The Mage: Grinding Experience from the Knight's Breathing Technique
Chapter 75

Spirit Driving Handbook

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Not long after, someone came looking for Levi to buy his Breathing Technique.

"Are you White Wolf Geralt of Rivia?" The person who came was a portly fat man who was clearly not Knight.

"Exactly, do you sell Breathing Technique?" Levi asked.

"That's right, I have a Breathing Technique here. I wonder what price Lord White Wolf is asking for?" the fat man said cautiously.

"That depends on the quality of your Breathing Technique. Would you mind showing it to me?" Levi asked.

The fat man nodded, took out an old-fashioned book from his pocket. It was covered in dust and oil stains and looked dirty. He quickly showed it to Levi and then put it away.

Although he only glanced at it, Levi was certain that the Breathing Technique was real. Moreover, he noticed that there were only nineteen little figures on it, and the pattern in the middle of the Breathing Technique looked like a bull, so it was most likely a power-type Breathing Technique.

It's a very basic power Breathing Technique, and a piece of junk at that, similar to the Giant Bear Breathing Technique.

Levi was somewhat disappointed; even at its limit, this Breathing Technique would only have a limited effect on improving Levi strength.

But with the mindset that something is better than nothing, Levi still decided to acquire it.

Seeing that Levi seemed to sigh, the fat man, as if worried that Levi wouldn't like his Breathing Technique, said, "White Wolf Geralt of Rivia, this Breathing Technique is unique to our Minos Family and has great collection value. As Breathing Technique Collector, you should know that."

"20 Gold Coins," Levi said calmly.

"Too low," the fat man said in a low voice. He could feel a terrifying aura emanating from Levi, so he had been particularly afraid of Levi ever since he came in.

He wasn't even Knight, nor did he practice this ancestral Breathing Technique. He had always wanted to find an opportunity to sell the Breathing Technique so he could get money to patronize prostitutes. The young girls who had just arrived at the brothel were driving him crazy.

Levi stood up immediately. "20 Gold Coins. Take it or leave it."

Anyway, he didn't think much of this rudimentary Breathing Technique.

"Alright, 20 Gold Coins." The fat man said in a pleading tone as he saw Levi about to leave.

The transaction was completed, and Levi took the Breathing Technique and looked at it carefully.

"Wild Bull Breathing Technique, it sounds like that kind of overused Breathing Technique."

Levi complained that in the picture, the little people worshipped a bison the size of a house as a totem.

As he guessed, it was a basic-level power Breathing Technique.

"Sigh, Breathing Technique are still hard to come by. I might as well go and ask around to see who the real Breathing Technique Collector are in Icewind City. I might as well become a lawless outlaw like Zhang San." Levi had the idea of robbery.

In the end, he gave up on the idea, as avoiding trouble was his principle.

Of course, if someone provokes him, then it's not his fault.

Levi posted a quest at the Shining Tavern offering a large sum of money to buy Vortex Worm Egg, hoping to try his luck.

Because it coincided with the monthly Shining Auction.

Levi also joined in the fun.

Unexpectedly, some really good items appeared at the auction.

For example, the "Silver Scale Breastplate" forged by the "Flame Hammer" sold for 500 Gold Coins. It is said that this breastplate used a full two pounds of Mithril.

"Heh, I'm Master Smith too. It's a pity my reputation hasn't been established yet, otherwise making money would be much easier. No, I need to find a way to market myself, otherwise Forging 'll waste my Master Smith."

"Hmm, next time I trade with the Boar Knight, all the armor I personally Forging must be priced higher. If the boar doesn't agree, I'll just terminate the trade. He's no longer of any use to me. It's a good opportunity to get rid of him, wipe out the Boar Gang, and take back Old Toby." Levi muttered to himself. He had been holding onto this grudge for several years.

Surprisingly, this auction also featured a rudimentary, non- Bloodline Breathing Technique: the Giant Rhino Breathing Technique.

This is a powerful Breathing Technique, which was auctioned off for a staggering 800 Gold Coins.

Even a rudimentary non- Bloodline Breathing Technique is extremely precious. Many nobles who possess ancestral Bloodline Breathing Technique would scramble to buy it, since it's perfect for their subordinates to cultivate and for building their own power.

Not to mention the nouveau riche in this world who have money but no ancestral Bloodline Breathing Technique, they are even more eager to have it.

Levi did not participate in the bidding, even though he wanted it too.

However, spending nearly a thousand Gold Coins for this is not worth it.

He only needs the Siren Breathing Technique to train his subordinates.

After all, those idiots could spend a lifetime cultivating just the Siren Breathing Technique.

Ultimately, the Giant Rhino Breathing Technique was bought by a masked nobleman, who left in a hurry after Breathing Technique, clearly worried about being coveted.

Levi noticed that shortly after the nobleman left, some people quietly followed him.

Thinking of this, a glint appeared in Levi's eyes.

Since there were no more items he wanted to bid on, he simply left the venue.

He guessed that those people wanted to steal the nobleman's Breathing Technique.

"If those people succeed in robbing me, I'll double-cross them. If they fail, then forget it. After all, I, Levi, am not some great villain."

Levi possessed an extremely flexible moral bottom line.

After leaving the Shining Tavern, Levi silently followed behind the group.

As soon as the nobleman stepped out, he mounted his horse and began to gallop out of the city.

Those with ill intentions quickly followed.

A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.

If that nobleman bought the Bloodline Breathing Technique, just like Levi did back then, no one would even bother with him.

However, non- Bloodline Breathing Technique are completely different.

Levi followed at the very back, moving at his own pace and with his own agility.

The strongest of these people were Low-Rank Knight, and many of them weren't even Knight. To him, they were nothing more than a bunch of chickens and dogs.

The nobles were in no hurry to leave the city because, with the Earl Silver Mountain's Silver Fang Guard and the Church's influence within the city, they wouldn't cause too much of a commotion. But once they went out, things would be different.

He found a hotel and stayed there for several days.

Many of those who attempted to rob the bank gave up.

A few people were unwilling to give up and had been lingering near the hotel for the past few days.

On the second floor of the hotel, the nobleman who had obtained the Breathing Technique wore a solemn expression beneath his mask.

"I have to leave. These people can't hold back any longer. Although I have the strength of Mid-Rank Knight, it's still difficult to deal with so many people. Especially the one with the White Wolf Mask at the very back. He gives me an extremely dangerous feeling! That feeling is just like when I faced Peak Knight."

"Damn it, this is a mission given to me by the Black Mountain Duke. If I don't do well, the Duke will definitely be very disappointed in me." The middle-aged nobleman had a headache.

At night, Levi meditated with his eyes closed in a small inn.

[Black Snake Breathing Technique Proficiency +89] "The speed at which I gain experience with the Black Snake Breathing Technique is getting faster and faster."

Levi was talking to himself.

"I should be able to become High-Rank Knight this year."

"Unfortunately, the Black Snake Secret Medicine is about to run out. Where can we find Secret Medicine? Do we have to go to the Tuva Empire?"

Levi had never been to the Tuva Empire. This neighboring country didn't have a good relationship with the Emerald Kingdom, and he didn't Tuva Language, so he wouldn't be able to communicate there.

"Wait, I have Proficiency Panel. If I buy some Tuva Language books, I wonder if they can be turned into skills and then I can grind for proficiency."

Although there are few books about the Tuva Language, they do exist.

Just as Levi was about to practice the Vortex Beast Breathing Technique, the commotion outside made his eyes flicker.

Since mastering "Elementary Vibration Perception", Levi's perception has become increasingly acute.

He fed a piece of jerky into his Abyss Maw, put on the White Wolf Mask, stretched his limbs, and then, like a nimble wildcat, vaulted out of the small inn's window.

Outside the city, a middle-aged nobleman rode his horse across the wilderness.

Beside him was a Wandering Knight.

These are the mercenaries he recruited at the Shining Tavern to protect himself.

With two Formal Knight, that should be enough to break through.

As long as that Peak Knight wearing the White Wolf Mask doesn't make a move.

With a whoosh, a cold arrow struck, nearly hitting the middle-aged nobleman.

"Give me the Breathing Technique, and you can leave."

Four Knight caught up with them.

Soon, a fierce battle began.

The sounds of weapons clashing could be heard.

Levi hid far away, watching the battle in the distance.

At first, with the help of mercenaries, the middle-aged nobleman was able to hold his own against the bandits with his Mid-Rank Knight Autumn Colors, and even had the upper hand.

But it wasn't long before the middle-aged nobleman was at a disadvantage.

He underestimated the allure of non- Bloodline Breathing Technique.

A Mid-Rank Knight wearing Ghost Face Mask also charged into the battlefield. Seeing that he was about to lose, the middle-aged nobleman had no choice but to unleash his last trump card.

"Stop! I am Black Mountain Duke's Vassal, and I have been ordered to carry out his Black Mountain Duke. Do you know what it means to lay a hand on me?"

The middle-aged nobleman sneered and revealed his identity.

"If we kill you, who will know it was us?"

These outlaws completely ignored it.

Although the Black Mountain Duke is powerful, they are not Black Mountain Duke vassals, and the Wandering Knight are fearless!

"You?!"

Suddenly, the sound of arrows whistling rang out!

Pfft

The middle-aged nobleman stared in disbelief at the cold arrow piercing his heart, then turned his head to look in the direction of the arrow.

The White Wolf Mask slowly appeared, revealing Levi.

The middle-aged nobleman slowly collapsed, filled with resentment.

The other bandits swarmed forward, trying to seize the Breathing Technique.

Levi continued to draw his bow and nock an arrow.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Arrow after arrow.

With Levi's unerring Archery, apart from fully armed Formal Knight, there were no exceptions.

The other small fry were completely powerless to resist.

Those who try to learn Breathing Technique are the ones who die the fastest.

Soon, very few people were still alive.

"Who are you?"

The Mid-Rank Knight wearing the Ghost Face Mask charged toward Levi under the moonlight.

Levi drew Frostmourne! Frost Wolf Seed, accelerate! Ripple Breaks the Void!

Ripple Slash! Giant Bear Seed Unleashed! Crack.

The Ghost Face Mask's longsword was severed, Frostmourne continued its momentum, tearing through the opponent's chainmail. Levi roared as he cleaved the Mid-Rank Knight in two at the waist!

A one-sided massacre.

Before long, among those still alive, only Levi and the dying middle-aged nobleman remained.

"Are you one of the Black Mountain Duke's men?" Levi asked.

"That's right, you actually dared to lay a hand on the Black Mountain Duke's Vassal ..." the middle-aged nobleman said weakly to Levi. His heart had been pierced, and he wouldn't live much longer.

Pfft

Frostmourne pierced his skull.

Levi drew his longsword. "I'm going to kill you."

He quickly cleaned up the battlefield and found the "Giant Rhino Breathing Technique" he wanted on the middle-aged nobleman. In addition, there were more than 300 Gold Coins and an ancient parchment that did not look like Breathing Technique Inheritance Diagram. It was covered with all sorts of complicated Seal-forming Gesture.

"" Spirit Driving Handbook "".

Levi glanced at it briefly, then his breathing quickened.

"This is the real surprise!!!"

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