Fourfold Sword Art Talent Amplification

The evening afterglow dyed the Inner Hall Martial Arts Arena a warm gold.

Fang Han finished a day of Stance Training and Sword Art practice.

Feeling the power of the Tendon Refining Realm within him steadily growing under the blessing of fourfold Root Bone Talent Amplification, he was in high spirits.

Just as he was about to leave, Elder Fang Yuan appeared at the edge of the arena.

"Fang Han."

Elder Fang Yuan's voice was not loud, yet it instantly drew the attention of every Inner Hall disciple who had not yet left.

Gazes upon gazes focused on Fang Han, filled with curiosity and scrutiny.

Without wasting words, Elder Fang Yuan took two wooden boxes bearing the Fang Clan crest, one large and one small, from a servant beside him.

"Today, you defeated Lin Jiao of the Lin Family and brought glory to our Fang Clan. The Clan Head is greatly pleased."

"These are the clan's rewards: three hundred taels of silver and one hundred Blood Vitality Pills. May you guard against pride and impatience, cultivate diligently without cease, and not disappoint the clan's high hopes!"

Elder Fang Yuan handed the two wooden boxes to Fang Han, a pleased smile on his face.

"Fang Han defeated Lin Jiao... the Lin Family's so-called Qilin Child?"

"What is Fang Han's strength now... exactly?"

"Three hundred taels of silver as a reward?! And one hundred Blood Vitality Pills?! Hiss... isn't that reward far too generous?!"

Upon hearing what Fang Han had done and of the reward he had received,

the Inner Hall disciples who had yet to leave could not help drawing sharp breaths. Their faces were instantly overtaken by immense shock and deep envy.

Three hundred taels of silver was enough to cover a wealthy family's expenses in the city for several years, while one hundred Blood Vitality Pills were even more valuable cultivation resources.

This reward was simply too generous!

"Three hundred taels of silver?"

Fang Han's heart gave a violent leap. Even though he had expected something, this lavish reward still left him somewhat dazed.

It was even more than he had anticipated!

Not only was it more than enough for the hundred taels needed to activate the second-level Sword Art Talent Amplification, there would even be more than half left over.

"Thank you, Elder. Thank you to the Clan Head for this generous reward. This disciple will surely remember the clan's kindness, cultivate diligently, and not disappoint your expectations!"

Suppressing his excitement, Fang Han respectfully accepted the two wooden boxes with both hands.

The system he had awakened was clearly a "pay-to-win" system, so naturally, he had considered making money.

However, after careful thought, he realized that with his current strength, he had no good channels to earn money. Even if he thought of one, he lacked the ability to hold onto it.

It would be better to cultivate diligently, package himself as a genius, and earn money from the clan in the capacity of a genius.

To some extent, that was also a way of making money—and at this stage, the most reliable one.

The generous reward he had received now verified the feasibility of this method.

"Good. Do not slacken in your cultivation."

Elder Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction. After offering a few more words of encouragement, he drifted away.

Under countless gazes—some envious, some complicated, some reverent—Fang Han left the Martial Arts Arena carrying his weighty reward.

Behind him, barely restrained discussions drifted over.

"Three hundred taels... and a hundred Blood Vitality Pills..."

"Lin Jiao is the Lin Family's so-called Qilin Child, yet Fang Han actually defeated him..."

"Could Fang Han have already broken through to Tendon Refining?"

"Hiss, what kind of cultivation speed is that? Comparing oneself to others really makes one die of anger!"

When Fang Han placed the wooden box containing three hundred taels of Snowflake Silver and the box containing ten bottles of Blood Vitality Pills on the table in his family's main hall, Fang Zheng and Lin Wan's eyes instantly went wide.

"Han... Han'er, where... where did this come from?"

Lin Wan's voice trembled as she pointed at the pile of silver, her fingers shaking as well.

Fang Zheng's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed with difficulty. "Three hundred taels? And so many Blood Vitality Pills?"

"Father, Mother, today I represented the clan at a banquet held by the Lin Family. During the sparring match, I defeated Lin Jiao, the genius of the Lin Family, and brought honor to our clan. The Clan Head personally ordered these rewards."

Fang Han explained.

"You defeated that Lin Jiao? And received such a great reward from the Clan Head?"

Fang Zheng and Lin Wan looked at one another. After the overwhelming shock came incomparable delight and pride.

Because of the Lin Family's deliberate promotion, they had heard of Lin Jiao's reputation as well.

He was a true favored child of heaven!

Their own son had actually defeated Lin Jiao and received such a generous reward from the clan.

"Good, good boy! You've brought honor to your father and mother, and won great glory for our branch!"

Fang Zheng's face reddened with excitement as he heavily patted Fang Han on the shoulder.

"The ancestors have blessed us, the ancestors have blessed us..."

Lin Wan's eyes reddened as she kept murmuring.

"Father, Mother, there are three hundred taels here. I'll keep one hundred, and you can take these two hundred to help with the household expenses."

Fang Han took two hundred taels of silver from the wooden box and pushed them before his parents.

Previously, in order to activate his talent, he had kept all the reward silver for himself and had not given any to his parents.

Now that he had received three hundred taels, it was more than enough to activate the second-level Sword Art Talent, yet far from sufficient to activate the third level. It was time to take out a portion to help with the family's expenses.

"No, keep this silver for yourself!"

Fang Zheng and Lin Wan shook their heads at the same time, their attitudes firm.

"The family does not lack money now! I've been promoted to shopkeeper, and my monthly allowance has doubled. It's enough for our expenses."

"You are at a crucial stage of cultivation and need money everywhere. Keep this silver properly for yourself. You cannot skimp on the pills you should buy or the weapons you should acquire!"

Fang Zheng pushed the brocade pouch back, his tone brooking no argument.

"That's right, Little Han, your father is right! The family truly does not need you to worry about us. Your future is what matters most! Keep this money safe yourself."

Lin Wan nodded repeatedly as well.

Seeing how firm his parents were, and that the family truly did not seem short of money, Fang Han no longer insisted.

This money could be saved up to prepare for activating the third-level Root Bone Talent Amplification in the future.

Returning to his room, Fang Han bolted the door and shut all distractions outside.

He sat cross-legged on the bed. With a slight movement of his thoughts, the familiar translucent System Panel appeared before his eyes.

[Host: Fang Han]

[Root Bone Talent Amplification: 4x (Third-level amplification requires 1,000 silver)]

[Sword Art Talent Amplification: 2x (Second-level amplification requires 100 silver)]

[Possessed Wealth: 0]

"Recharge one hundred taels!"

He carefully opened the wooden box containing the silver, took out ten ten-tael Snowflake Silver ingots, and silently recited in his heart.

The heavy silver ingots in his hands vanished soundlessly. In their place, his Possessed Wealth changed.

[Possessed Wealth: 100 silver]

"Activate the second-level Sword Art Talent Amplification!"

Filled with intense anticipation, Fang Han focused his thoughts on the option after [Sword Art Talent Amplification].

"Ding!"

A notification only Fang Han could hear rang out in the depths of his mind. The panel rippled like water, and its text instantly refreshed.

[Host: Fang Han]

[Root Bone Talent Amplification: 4x (Third-level amplification requires 1,000 silver)]

[Sword Art Talent Amplification: 4x (Third-level amplification requires 1,000 silver)]

[Possessed Wealth: 0]

"Fourfold Sword Art Talent Amplification!"

Fang Han looked at the panel with some excitement. Following his Root Bone Talent, his Sword Art Talent Amplification had also reached fourfold.

Early the next morning, at the Inner Hall Martial Arts Arena.

As usual, Fang Han immersed himself in practicing Crane Stance.

Under the fourfold Root Bone Amplification, the blood vitality within him surged like a river, washing over the tendons and sinews throughout his body time and again. He was advancing rapidly yet steadily toward the Tendon Refining Mid-Stage.

After finishing his Stance Training, Fang Han slowly drew in his stance, his breath long and steady.

Walking over to the weapon rack, he picked up a Refined Iron Longsword.

"How much improvement can fourfold Sword Art Talent Amplification truly bring me?"

At this moment, his heart was filled with anticipation—anticipation for the kind of transformation fourfold Sword Art Talent Amplification could bring him.