Three-Dimensional Attributes at 50 Points, Attribute Traits Unlocked a Second Time

The next day, after making his preparations, Lu Xingshi modified his Three-Dimensional Attributes to 50 points and gained the corresponding Attribute Traits.

"As expected of the aptitude of a Peerless Genius. It truly is extraordinary." Lu Xingshi could not help but draw a sharp breath.

The Physical Constitution trait could grant him damage reduction, reaching a maximum of 50%. For every 2 points of damage, he would only need to take 1 point.

As for the latter two traits, they were no less impressive. The Comprehension trait enhanced the effects of his abilities. At 100 points of Comprehension, it was equivalent to gaining an additional 500 points' worth of ability effects out of thin air.

One had to know that abilities included more than music, chess, calligraphy, painting, medicine, and alchemy. They also included internal martial arts, External Energy, Fist and Foot Techniques, weapons, Hidden Weapons, and more.

These ability values directly affected the strength of his attributes.

Aside from Eloquence and Commerce, which he had activated before, he had also activated Martial Arts Knowledge, internal martial arts, and External Energy after arriving at Langya Pavilion. The remaining abilities, such as Fist and Foot Techniques and weapons, still needed to be activated.

The Mental Fortitude trait increased his cultivation speed by half. It was a pity it had not doubled his speed, which was somewhat regrettable. Fortunately, it was percentage-based rather than a fixed value, so at least it would not fall behind.

"Has this undergone a qualitative change?"

Lu Xingshi glanced at the "Longevity Spring Return Scripture." Its proficiency had dropped from ninety thousand to forty-five thousand. The decrease was far too great.

"Still, the time before my next modification will probably be extended by a day."

He had originally been able to modify himself once a day, but that was no longer possible. He would have to modify himself once every two days.

The reason was that the Game Villagers' strength could no longer support the modification.

Unless he was willing to spend additional Gold Coins to restore the damage suffered by the Game Villagers.

Modification was modification, and restoration was restoration. They were two separate commands and could not be lumped together.

That meant two separate expenses.

"Two days it is. I'll grind my abilities first."

Naturally, ability values increased through learning and repeated practice. The experience gained through the former depended on a book's content, and each book could not be farmed repeatedly. The latter was more fixed: every use increased it by 1 point.

If he modified them directly, the values would increase, but he would not gain the corresponding knowledge.

If this game had been a complete, normal product, Lu Xingshi certainly would not have cared about knowledge. But his game was only half-finished. If he wanted to fully utilize his ability values, he needed the corresponding knowledge.

Just thinking about it was frustrating. What kind of game made players actually learn skills bit by bit themselves?

As for cultivation? He planned to change his method of cultivation.

For example, he could first use his 50-point Three-Dimensional Attributes to equip himself with all sorts of low-level martial arts.

The attributes might be a little lacking, but they could stack, and they also came with passive effects.

Not to mention anything else, the short-term returns would certainly far surpass cultivating the "Longevity Spring Return Scripture," and it would also broaden his horizons.

With his current low-level martial arts, as long as he finished reading them and had the Game Villagers learn them, they would definitely reach perfection. He would not even need to cultivate them himself.

With his current Physical Constitution and Inner Force, he also no longer needed to worry about Health Points being depleted. Any loss could be replenished with Inner Force, so he no longer needed to gorge himself on food.

Before coming to Langya Pavilion, he had used Gold Coins to modify his Health Points. After arriving, he had started taking pills.

Ordinary people in the martial world had large appetites, while First-Rate Experts and grandmasters usually possessed considerable wealth. Thus, most of them relied on pills for sustenance. One pill was enough to keep them from feeling hungry for an entire day.

Lu Xingshi had seen them before. They were roughly like compressed biscuits, except they incorporated certain technologies unique to the Martial Arts World.

"Huh? Why haven't you gotten started yet?" Murong Xuan asked suspiciously when he saw Lu Xingshi coming out of his room.

"I'm lacking something," Lu Xingshi answered directly.

"What are you lacking? That shouldn't be the case. The 'Longevity Spring Return Scripture' is all about gradual effort. What could you possibly need?" Murong Xuan quickly realized what was going on.

"Knowledge," Lu Xingshi grumbled. He envied how Murong Xuan could see through his condition at a glance. That was the discernment that came from having abundant knowledge.

"You little rascal. If you want to go to the Jade Library, just say so. Why say all this..." Murong Xuan was speechless.

Over the past few days, Murong Xuan had also investigated Lu Xingshi's identity. He did not know where he had come from, but Floating Goose Town was where he had first appeared.

He had even learned that Lu Xingshi had given a beggar a steamed bun and left because of the beggar's warning. He also knew about Lu Xingshi killing the Bearman afterward.

Kindhearted, a good person. That was Murong Xuan's impression of Lu Xingshi.

Naturally, he had not continued investigating after that. This was already enough.

"Isn't it boring? Master, aren't you afraid of turning into a stuffy old man by staying alone every day?" Lu Xingshi teased.

"You have no respect for your elders. Asking for a beating!" Murong Xuan did not actually strike him. He could tell that Lu Xingshi's Physical Constitution had undergone a qualitative change. He had only learned internal martial arts so far, but once he learned Fist and Foot Techniques, weapons, qinggong, and movement techniques, with that Comprehension, Murong Xuan would surely be no match for him.

Even if Lu Xingshi had not fought many times, his Physical Constitution, which was innately far stronger than Murong Xuan's, would be enough to crush him.

Even First-Rate Experts might not last more than a few moves against this disciple of his.

"Enough. If there's nothing else, hurry along." Murong Xuan rubbed his temples. His disciple was too outstanding. He was truly difficult to teach.

"Yes, Master." Lu Xingshi's expression turned solemn as he prepared to leave.

"Wait, there's something I need to tell you." Only then did Murong Xuan remember that he had come looking for Lu Xingshi for a reason.

"I'll be heading out tomorrow. Something has happened in the north of the Imperial Court, and I need to deal with it."

"I'll probably be gone for one or two months. You'll be alone at home, so don't open the door for strangers. Cultivate properly and stop thinking about playing all the time. Also..."

Murong Xuan went on and on with a long list of instructions—where the food was, where to fetch water if it ran out, and so on.

Just like an old father.

But that was indeed the case. Murong Xuan had no sons or daughters, only this one disciple. In the future, Lu Xingshi would have to care for him in his old age and see him off.

Lu Xingshi was no child, so he could naturally tell how good Murong Xuan was to him.

Once he maxed out his ability values, he could pile resources onto Murong Xuan and turn him into Number Two Under Heaven. The main reason he could only be second was because Lu Xingshi himself was Number One Under Heaven.

He had cheats, while Murong Xuan could only spend money. The gap between them would probably be impossible to erase.

"If I haven't returned after three months..." Murong Xuan suddenly changed the subject, then said, "you will be the new master of Langya Pavilion."

"That dangerous?" Lu Xingshi frowned. He had not expected Murong Xuan to say such a thing.