Lord of the Manor: A Baronial Beginning
Chapter 21

Cultivation Method [Seeking Collections and Recommendation Tickets!]

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After the initial excitement, Hant calmed down and knelt on one knee before Claire, "Thank you, my Lord!"

His bowed head was filled with shame. He had actually doubted the Lord just now, thinking the book he produced was useless. Now he realized he had underestimated the Lord.

In the past, he considered himself the Lord's loyal dog, completely devoted to Claire. But after this incident, Hant's loyalty to Claire had been elevated to a level of faith!

The Lord was omnipotent!

"Get up," Claire waved his hand.

After Hant stood up, he realized that the surge of energy from his breakthrough had pulverized the chair he was sitting on into fragments. He felt even more embarrassed and could only brazenly pretend that nothing had happened.

"With this cultivation technique, how long will it take for those youths to become Apprentice Knights?" Claire asked, as this was the question he cared about most.

Hant began to think, and the more he thought, the more excited he became. He said excitedly, "If this cultivation technique is combined with our Barony's Battle Qi cultivation method, I am confident that within half a month, most knights will be able to cultivate Battle Qi!"

After speaking, Hant felt it was a bit inappropriate and added, "For excellent knights like Kellan, it's even possible to advance to Apprentice Knight within a week."

"Oh!" Claire's eyes lit up. It seemed his armed forces would soon be put to use.

"Good, then I'll leave this matter to you. Remember not to let it leak out."

"Yes, my Lord!"

"Here's another book on movement techniques. Take it and teach them together as well," Claire took out another book from his Spatial Ring.

Hant, with an excited heart and trembling hands, accepted the book Claire handed over. He had already witnessed the miraculous properties of the previous book on Battle Qi, so he was sure this book on movement techniques would be just as good.

"You can go back and teach them now. I hope to see results soon," Claire said.

"Yes!" Hant performed a knight's salute, then bowed and left the room.

After Hant left, Claire leaned back on the sofa, propping his chin with one hand.

He was well aware of the effects of this cultivation technique, which could quickly cultivate Battle Qi. If other lords discovered it, they would likely pressure him into handing it over.

However, he still had a lot of trust in those youths. Most of them came from poor villages. Although they hadn't seen much of the world, their character was honest, and they were quite trustworthy. He didn't need to worry about them leaking the cultivation technique. Besides, he had just instructed Hant not to let the information leak, and given Hant's loyalty, he should be able to keep it a secret.

"Ultimately, my strength is still not enough. Otherwise, I wouldn't have to worry about these things," Claire sighed.

Although this cultivation technique could quickly cultivate Battle Qi, it wasn't something that could change the world. Battle Qi had existed for hundreds of thousands of years, and various miraculous Battle Qi cultivation methods had appeared.

For example, the Golden Lion Family in the capital, their Golden Battle Qi cultivation method, once awakened, could directly skip the Apprentice, Bronze, and Silver stages to enter the Gold Knight level. Such a cultivation method was far more valuable than his current technique for rapid Battle Qi awakening.

After all, no matter how many Apprentice Knights there were, they weren't enough for a Gold Knight to cut down with a single swing. What was the use of rapid advancement if they were just cannon fodder?

Moreover, his was merely a foundational cultivation technique. Hant's previous advancement to Silver Knight was mainly due to his accumulated experience, and the cultivation technique only played a supporting role. In reality, the cultivation speed of this breathing and circulation method was not as high as the Battle Qi cultivation method passed down in the Barony.

However, the two did not conflict and could be cultivated together, thus greatly increasing the speed when practiced in conjunction.

The name of the Golden Lion Family in the capital originated from that Battle Qi cultivation method. The members of this family were generally at the Gold Knight level when they reached adulthood. Yet, despite such a powerful cultivation method, other nobles dared not harbor any covetous thoughts.

This was because the Golden Lion Family was a family of military merit. Anyone who dared to covet their cultivation method, even if there was the slightest whisper of it, would be taught a harsh lesson.

Therefore, in the end, his strength was still too weak. Some good things had to be kept hidden.

Hant, holding the two books, was exceptionally excited. He could already see the glory of the Griffin Barony shining throughout the entire kingdom. His face turned red, and he tightly clutched the two books, tucking them into his chest, afraid of losing them by accident.

He then quickly walked out of the Baron's mansion. As he mounted his warhorse, he suddenly realized he seemed to have forgotten something.

But since he couldn't recall it, it meant that matter wasn't important. The most pressing matter now was to return to the barracks and teach this cultivation technique to those brats!

"La la la la la la la!"

Melly hummed a cheerful tune, holding a clean rag, and skipped back to the living room.

"La la la, once I finish wiping the floor, Melly's work will be done, and I can go play with Yuna!" Thinking of this, Melly's eyes curved into crescent moons.

But as soon as she reached the living room, the rag in her hand dropped. Melly's face was filled with surprise, and a layer of tears quietly appeared in her eyes.

Her aggrieved mouth turned downwards, and she wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, crying, "Wuuuu wuuuu wuuuu! Who left such long footprints here! Wuuuu! They're all muddy too, Melly has to clean it all over again."

"When can I go play with Yuna, wuuuu..."

Melly cried aggrievedly as she squatted down and picked up the rag to continue wiping the floor.

Regan also returned to the Baron's mansion by carriage. He curiously glanced at the crying Melly and asked, "What's wrong? Who made you cry?"

Melly wiped her tears with her arm, forcing a smile, "It's nothing, Melly is just working hard."

Seeing her tear-reddened little face, Regan felt a bit confused, but he decided to report to the young master first about the matter he had been assigned.

"Then you work hard. I've already spoken to your parents, so you can stay here with peace of mind."

Saying that, Regan quickly walked through the living room, leaving another muddy footprint on the floor. Melly watched as the floor she had just finished wiping halfway became dirty again. The tears she had just held back welled up again.

"Wuuuu, when will I be able to finish wiping!"

Regan found Claire and explained the general situation.

Claire nodded and finally instructed, "Clean the conference room and replace the chairs. Hant broke one just now."

"Yes, I'll have the maids do it right away," Regan replied.

"I thought I heard crying just now. Do you know what's going on?" Claire asked with a frown.

Regan was momentarily speechless. He couldn't exactly say Melly was crying, so he made an excuse, "I'll go take a look."

"Go ahead."

As noon approached, Melly finally finished cleaning the living room floor thoroughly, standing with her hands on her hips to admire her 'handiwork.'

She chuckled at her 'handiwork.'

"Hehehe, Melly is so amazing, she can even finish such hard work!"

However, this was also Yuna's busiest time, as she had to prepare Claire's lunch. So Melly could only follow behind her, chatting with her. But even so, Melly was already happy enough.

She followed happily behind Yuna, no longer looking as wronged as before.

Seeking collections and recommendation tickets. Of course, I'm also very happy to accept monthly tickets, hehehe.

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