Adding Points to Break Through

Adding Points to Break Through

Luo Ning lay on the bed, recalling the days when he used to play games on Earth.

He remembered that whenever he played a card game, he would often log in right at midnight to collect the refreshed monthly card rewards, daily benefits, and so on.

He had never expected that, after arriving in the Otherworld, he would once again be forcing his battle-weary eyelids open as he waited for midnight to arrive.

The room was silent. The flickering flame of a White Candle illuminated the pitch-black surroundings.

"Midnight!"

Luo Ning watched the changes on the Check-in Panel, his face lighting up with joy.

Attribute Points +1

As soon as the time arrived, the automatic check-in activated, and Luo Ning gained 1 Attribute Point.

At the same time, the reward for the second day of the Seven-Day Login became available to claim.

The reward was called a "Classic Gift Pack," not some character card, so Luo Ning claimed it without hesitation.

At once, a Red Gold-Trimmed Package appeared before Luo Ning's eyes. It then opened, erupting with a brilliant burst of light.

Attribute Points +30

Energy Essence +60

Luo Ning looked at his Attribute Panel:

Level: Mortal (1/10)+;

Attribute Points: 31

Energy Essence: 60

"I can level up?"

Luo Ning stared at the level section, both excited and nervous. What would happen after adding 9 Attribute Points?

"Adding Points!"

With a thought, he invested all 9 Attribute Points at once.

In an instant, Luo Ning felt an enormous improvement in both his body and spirit.

Even at midnight, he was still full of vitality and unable to sleep.

Thump, thump... thump, thump...

He could clearly hear his heartbeat. It was so healthy and powerful!

He had now completely shed his Previous Self's frail constitution and been reborn.

At the same time, the Attribute Panel changed:

Level: 1 - Beginner Knight (0/100)+; 1 - Beginner Mage (0/150)+

Attribute Points: 22

"I actually became a Dual Supernatural Professional!"

For humans, there were two kinds of Supernatural Power: Battle Qi and Magic Power, corresponding to knights and mages.

After breaking through by Adding Points, Luo Ning had gained control over both of these supernatural powers.

He closed his eyes and carefully sensed the area around his heart. Faintly, he could feel a seed pulsing and sprouting.

"So this is the legendary Battle Qi Seed."

As a knight's physical strength increased, the Battle Qi Seed would grow stronger and stronger. Eventually, the Battle Qi within it would break through its shell, marking the transition into an Intermediate Knight.

As for mages, things were much simpler.

Luo Ning could sense a wondrous space within his Brain Domain. Mages merely needed to absorb external elements through meditation and bring them into that space, where they could be refined into magic power.

The speed of refinement depended on a mage's affinity for different elemental types.

Luo Ning possessed exceptional affinity for both wind and fire elements, so his refinement speed was naturally very fast.

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

Having just arrived in the Otherworld, Luo Ning had already gained such miraculous Supernatural Power. He was so excited that he could barely contain himself.

"The Seven-Day Login rewards aren't bad either."

He chuckled, having completely forgotten how furiously he had cursed the damned game designers before.

He looked at his remaining 22 Attribute Points and began to think.

At this stage, physical strength was extremely important to him. It would be better to add points to knight levels first.

So he put all his remaining Attribute Points into his knight level.

As his body was strengthened once more, Luo Ning felt stronger than ever before. A casual punch from him likely carried more than twenty years' worth of training.

He could also feel the Battle Qi Seed near his heart grow a little larger.

"Not bad. Pretty good!"

He now understood the five interfaces of his cheat: Monthly Check-in, Seven-Day Login, First Purchase Bonus, Achievement Quests, and the Attribute Panel.

Monthly Check-in and Achievement Quests were long-term features;

Seven-Day Login and the First Purchase Bonus were, just as intended during system design, meant to stimulate players in the short term and increase retention and spending;

The Attribute Panel was the consumption outlet, the functional component.

"The Monthly Check-in rewards can be boosted by raising my Noble Title, so becoming a Viscount will be my next goal. And by becoming a Viscount, I can also complete an achievement and receive Attribute Point rewards."

Now that he had mastered Supernatural Power, Luo Ning naturally wanted to rise even higher.

Legend had it that a level 9 Sun Knight could stand against ten thousand men, with a Lifespan of up to two hundred years. Such power was ridiculously impressive, and Luo Ning naturally longed for it.

Thinking of this, he began to regret something again.

"If I'd known the check-in rewards were tied to Noble Title rank, I should've begged Grandfather to make me a Viscount back at Wushan Fortress."

Of course, he was only saying that.

Generally speaking, only heirs who had reached adulthood would be granted a Noble Title.

Take Brayden, who had obtained the Right of Inheritance, for example. After he came of age but before Wiggins died, the most he could receive from his father was a Viscount title.

Luo Ning, who had lost the Right of Inheritance, could never have obtained a Viscount title from Wiggins. Becoming a Baron would already have been the limit.

"In this era, Noble Titles are built upon Military Merit."

It could be said that strong people did not necessarily possess Noble Titles, but those with Noble Titles were certainly strong—excluding those who inherited their titles from the previous generation.

What lay in between was Military Merit.

By following great nobles into battle across the land and earning outstanding achievements, one might receive a Noble Title once those achievements accumulated to the point of being recognized by the great nobles.

And if one wanted to earn Military Merit, individual strength was crucial, but the strength of one's team was also indispensable.

Luo Ning pondered in secret. It seemed he had to properly manage his territory and cultivate a force of his own.

As long as he had an army capable of fighting and winning, earning Military Merit would only be a matter of time.

"I'll wait until I reach Mountain Forest Town before making any detailed plans."

Filled with excitement and plans for the future, Luo Ning gradually drifted into sleep.

In his dream, he saw himself riding atop a Warhorse, lightly swinging a flaming sword as thousands upon thousands of troops beneath him charged forward with hoarse battle cries. The scene was spectacular!

But he never could have imagined that the nine guards Wiggins had assigned to him had already begun harboring thoughts about him.

The night passed quietly.

When Luo Ning woke up, the sky was already faintly bright. As he opened his door, the sound startled Chahar, who had been sitting on a stool outside, and he instantly sprang to his feet.

"Good morning, my lord. I'm here to attend to your washing and grooming."

Chahar enthusiastically prepared Luo Ning's toiletries.

"Why are you here? Didn't I have Holwart arrange lodging for all of you?"

Chahar bent slightly and answered respectfully, "My lord, there are too few servants by your side. I was worried that if you needed anything during the night, there would be no one to attend you, so I remained here on watch."

Luo Ning was rather impressed. What a dedicated employee.

"Thank you for your hard work!"

"It is my duty, my lord!" Chahar replied respectfully.

During the time spent washing up and eating breakfast, Luo Ning also gained a better understanding of Chahar.

The male servant's father had been a Professional Knight. Although he had died in battle many years ago, his status as a Professional Knight had given Chahar the opportunity to study at a Supernatural Academy.

After his father died and he lost his support, Chahar relied on his literacy, knowledge of noble etiquette, and other skills to successfully enter the castle as a servant of Wushan Castle.

Luo Ning was fairly satisfied with this servant. Once they reached Mountain Forest Town, Chahar might become a capable assistant.

"I highly approve of your abilities!"

Luo Ning ate a piece of bread with milk.

The fresh milk tasted passable, but he was not used to the bread. Back on Earth, he had rarely eaten it.

"From now on, follow me and work hard. Once Mountain Forest Town develops, I guarantee you won't be any worse off than Holwart!"

He stood up, patted Chahar on the shoulder, and painted him a bright future.

Encouraged and recognized, Chahar's eyes shone brightly. He suddenly felt that Baron Luo Ning was not as useless as people claimed. Perhaps his decision to volunteer for Mountain Forest Town had been a good one.

"It is my honor to serve you, my lord Baron!"