Level 9 Movement Technique and Archery, Peerless Grace Xu Fenghua

"..."

Cao Fengqi looked at the detailed information about the Mirage Rat, a look of astonishment on his face.

"This Plague Rat is so strange. Luckily, I didn't rashly enter its territory, otherwise it would have been really dangerous."

"To deal with these guys, I need at least 400 mental energy? Or perhaps a level 7 mental defense item? This..."

He frowned slightly and continued looking at the information on the other evil spirits and beasts.

"Fighting this ghost requires at least 700 mental power, or multiple high-level mental defense items? This is troublesome."

Cao Fengqi grew increasingly grave as he looked at the document.

The official information on the ghosts is quite detailed, but it becomes vague when it comes to the Aberrant Witch Worm, clearly indicating that the official understanding of the witch insects is not comprehensive.

Information on the Fangelanya Demon, the Bloody Scarecrow, and the Blade Angel is even scarcer.

Especially the Blade Angel, according to official information, is suspected to be an advanced evil spirit of the Wraith Remains.

[Summary: Exploring the Fate Witch Grand Church requires a combination of magic-based and warrior characters; otherwise, without extraordinary strength, there is no possibility of success.]

When he saw the official summary of the Fate Witch Grand Church, his expression turned somewhat grim.

I understand why the official conclusion was written this way.

"Ghosts have 50% damage reduction against physical attacks!"

"The Fangelanya Demon has 50% damage reduction against spells!"

"This is a really high-level game. Do you expect me to find someone to team up with?"

A look of helplessness appeared on his face.

The Fate Witch Grand Church has evil spirits that counter warriors and evil spirits that counter magic users. A superhuman acting alone faces a near-certain death.

But Cao Fengqi, who possesses a cheat-like ability, doesn't want to team up with others. If he doesn't team up...

"Then I only have one choice: to upgrade my Beast Herder Transcendent Sequence."

A thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

For Artifact Refiner, the ratio of physical constitution to mental strength is 5:1.

For Beast Herder Transcendent Sequence, the improvement in mental strength and physical constitution is equal.

With a 1:1 ratio of mental strength to physical constitution, it seems that the upper limit of each attribute is much lower than that of the Transcendent Sequence of the same level, but the battle of the Beast Shepherd has never relied on itself.

Rather, they are battle pets.

"If my Nightmare Spirit Power can be improved, fighting ghosts won't be a big problem. If Xiaotian Dog is improved, it can also fight against the Fangelanya Demon."

Cao Fengqi thought to himself.

This requires providing them with enough food.

In addition, his experience points in the Spirit Tamer Sequence are currently at 0%.

"My current battle pets are still too few and too weak. I need to contract more battle pets. The Mirage Rat is a good choice. With my current strength, as long as I can withstand their Slumber skill, I can take them down."

"So now, you either need to raise your mental strength to 400, or buy a level 7 mental defense necklace."

Cao Fengqi looked at his own mental energy.

239.

With the Soul Dream Necklace's +30 Spirit Power effect, the total is 269.

Still 131 short.

"To increase the experience points for the Spirit Tamer Sequence, I need to reach 44% experience, which requires 44 level 6 souls."

"Although I currently only have 7 level 6 souls, I have quite a few pieces of equipment that I can sell: a level 7 arcane staff, repairable level 7 dual swords, two level 6 necklaces, and I can also sell one level 7 storage ring. These are worth at least 60 level 6 souls, which is more than enough."

"Not to mention..."

Cao Fengqi checked his merit points on the official website again. He had spent 2,000 merit points, and still had 14,000 left.

However, if you use those 14,000 merit points to exchange for a soul, you'll lose half of it.

That's not a good deal.

"Check the official prices for level 7 spirit defense items."

Cao Fengqi thought to himself, then opened the trading platform and searched for something.

"Hmm? As expected of the official website, there are a total of 11 level 7 mental defense items, priced between 2500 and 3000 merit points. That's a reasonable price, and I can afford them."

"Oh, right... let's see if there are any items for the Beast Shepherd class."

"What the hell???"

Cao Fengqi searched the items and his face showed a look of shock. "So many good things?"

[Body-Beast Swap Memory Crystal: Level 8 Quality]

[Dimensional Cloak: Level 8 Quality]

[Yagu Exotic Beast Essence Blood: Level 8 Quality]

[Intelligence-Opening Pill: Level 8 quality.]

"Hiss... Is this the foundation of the official system?"

Cao Fengqi's breathing became somewhat rapid.

The "Body-Beast Swap" skill, simply put, allows the user and their battle pet to instantly teleport and switch positions, which is an absolute life-saving and offensive/defensive skill for Beast Shepherd.

That Dimensional Cloak is even stronger, possessing a space of 100 cubic meters. Most importantly, the battle pets inside the Dimensional Cloak can attack targets without being summoned.

This provides a terrifying boost to the safety of magic-based battle pets.

It's also very convenient to use for espionage.

There's also the essence blood of exotic beasts; battle pets can consume it to enhance their bloodline strength and have a chance to learn skills—each one is incredibly useful.

"That Dimensional Cloak requires 20,000 merit points..."

However, Cao Fengqi glanced at the price and was immediately rendered speechless.

There are some level 7 items for Beast Shepherd, but their effects are incomparable to level 8 items.

He could only watch enviously and gave up, then searched for other items.

"Huh, you can have a magical artifact custom-made by the official Worldweaver, but it requires 40% of the item's value as payment? That's outrageous! Sister Youya is so much better; it seems I really can't live without her!"

He looked at some information while making sarcastic remarks.

"Haha, I've finally found a treasure that's cost-effective and greatly enhances my strength."

Before long, Cao Fengqi's eyes lit up as he looked at each of the items.

[Strongman: Heavenly Shadow Phantom Movement Technique.]

[Effect: Can be trained up to level 9 in agility.]

[Exchange Price: 1000 Merit Points]

[Strongman: Star-Shooting Art.]

[Effect: Can be trained up to Archery Level 9.]

[Exchange Price: 1000 Merit Points]

Yes, Strongman Technique!

The ninth-level Strongman Technique only costs 1,000 merit points, which Cao Fengqi thinks is very cheap. His current movement technique is only at the fifth level. If he mastered the Heavenly Shadow Lost Trace Movement Art, it would give him a 40% increase in speed.

With his current physique of 527, that's a 200-point attribute boost.

That's a huge increase!

He also acquired the archery skill. Although he no longer uses bows and arrows, he now uses guns and cannons, which greatly improves his shooting accuracy.

However, he hasn't exchanged for the level 8 shield technique, level 8 sword technique, etc., and he doesn't need them.

Although the price is not expensive.

"This Heavenly Shadow Lost Trace Movement Art combined with my 10-stage swordsmanship is simply invincible!"

Cao Fengqi thought to himself, his eyes shining brightly.

Knowledge-based items can be viewed immediately after he redeems them.

Cao Fengqi looked at the contents of the two manuals on strength and immediately began to study them.

"Hey? Bro, what are you doing, acting all creepy?"

More than an hour later, just as Cao Fengqi had maxed out the two Strongman Techniques with a single click, he saw Cao Fengzhi come to the office window with a telescope.

His eyes shone as he gazed into the distance.

"Hehe."

Cao Fengzhi turned to look at him. "Little brother, I didn't want to disturb you while you were looking at the documents. Come here, let me show you your future sister-in-law."

"..."

Cao Fengqi looked at him speechlessly. "Big brother, did you lick it?"

"That's about it, she's agreed to go on a date with me tonight."

Cao Fengzhi beckoned to him. "Come here, let me show you my taste."

"..."

Cao Fengqi for a moment, then walked over out of curiosity.

Cao Fengzhi handed him the binoculars, pointing to the right with a broad smile, "Over there, look... in the plaza of the super arsenal's forging area, there are dozens of people training there. The first one in the second row on the right, with short hair and holding a staff, is your sister-in-law."

"Oh?"

Following his directions, Cao Fengqi saw a pretty woman and raised an eyebrow. "Not bad, brother, you have good taste."

"Of course!"

Cao Fengzhi nodded proudly.

Cao Fengqi smiled, but the next second, his gaze sharpened as a tall, somewhat towering woman, whom he almost didn't recognize because she was dressed, appeared in his line of sight.

"She is..."

That rude woman...

Is she also an official?

Cao Fengqi was surprised and doubtful, never expecting to see her here.

While peering through his binoculars, he asked Cao Fengzhi with some curiosity, "Brother, who is that most beautiful and elegant woman?"

"Hmm? Little brother, you mean Deputy Director Xu, right? She's the deputy director of the Tianbei Base City Law Enforcement Bureau, the most dazzling, outstanding, and powerful goddess in our Great Xia's Seventh Sanctuary."

"Xu Fenghua, the only daughter of General Xu Zhenjiang, Mystic Transcendent Sequence Adjudicator, Peerless Grace."

Cao Fengzhi knew who he was talking about without even looking, and introduced him with an expression of admiration.