NABC Chapter 56 You're Tapping My Head
Chapter 56 You're Tapping My Head
After resting for a few days to recover, Lin Wei stretched and loosened his muscles before sneaking into the Maple Forest. It didn't take him long to find the place where he had buried the treasure.
"40 gold notes, the Hedgehog Breathing Technique, a three-year supply of enhanced Focus Potion, and two heads." Lin Wei looked at the intact heads, a smile playing on his lips. "The fact that these knights' heads didn't decay is a real bargain for Kardashian."
Lin Wei returned home.
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"Dinner is ready."
Lin Wei stood in the dimly lit basement, gently tapping the smooth pebble in his hand, producing a crisp sound. The female ghost, Kardashian, floated slowly up from the side, her brow furrowed, hands on her hips, and huffed, "You're tapping my head."
Kardashian looks much younger now, her once mature appearance has turned back into that of a little girl who still has a childlike innocence but exudes a mature charm.
"Why have you turned back to your old self? After eating brains for so many years, you should have returned to normal by now."
Lin Wei stared wide-eyed at the female ghost in front of him who had suddenly "rejuvenated" into a little girl. His brain went blank for a moment, his mouth slightly open, and he was speechless.
"It's all to activate that broken witch mark inside the boot." Kardashian angrily tossed the boot aside and added irritably, "When you encounter something you can't solve, just stomp on it. Don't die out there so easily."
"Hehe, thanks a lot." Lin Wei finally came to his senses, realizing that he had gotten a benefit. He put on a flattering smile, carefully put on his boots, and even stomped his feet lightly.
The boots looked no different from ordinary boots.
"Hmph. This is what you owe me."
Kardashian curled her lips into a smile, crossed her arms over her chest, grabbed the two heads, and vanished in a flash.
"It's a pity no new bloodline has been extracted. Now I just need to focus on cultivation and find some time to bring Celia over. I still need to get the latest information from the mainland as soon as possible," Lin Wei muttered to himself, stroking his chin.
A year has passed in a flash. In December, on the day of Frost's End, the wind howls outside, and snowflakes flutter down, blanketing the earth in silver. Lin Wei is 32 years old.
[Iron Lion Breathing Technique experience points +12, after being tripled by Deep Blue Face, experience points +36]
[Iron Lion Breathing Technique: Tier 5 (11000/20000), Effect: Intermediate Defense, Maximum Requirement (2/3)]
Lin Wei slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing both exhaustion and a hint of joy. He said, "Besides my main Iron Lion Breathing Technique, I've made some progress in other breathing techniques, but I'm still quite a distance from advancing to the next level."
"At the same time, I also crafted two batches of custom weapons for Prince Maple Leaf, which gave me a small boost in experience points." Lin Wei stretched and loosened his muscles.
"It's just that practicing this Little Heart Water Arrow technique is too slow, probably because my cultivation level is too low. I've only gained a hundred experience points so far." Lin Wei frowned, paused, and then said, "Or perhaps, my brain isn't suited to be a wizard?"
"Go outside and get some fresh air."
Lin Wei questioned his existence for a moment, then stood up, dusted himself off, and left the basement. The basement was filled with a faint, damp smell, and the lights were dim and flickering.
"Are you settling in well, Celia?" Lin Wei asked with a smile. He had brought Celia over a few days ago, along with some veterans. Commander Roth, worried about her, had also come along. Inside, the room was warm and cozy, with a roaring fire in the fireplace.
"Of course I'm used to it. Maple Leaf City is more prosperous than Rose City. I thought Rose City was beautiful enough, but I didn't expect there to be an even bigger and more beautiful city. Land here is incredibly valuable. My lord, the fact that you were able to build a small castle in Maple Leaf City has truly impressed me." Celia said excitedly, her eyes sparkling, gesturing wildly.
She had thought she would spend her whole life in the Chengshi territory, but she never expected to follow Lin Wei all the way from the Earl's territory to the Duke's territory, and now to the Prince's territory, where she has a very nice place to live.
"Haha, the world is so big, we really should go out and see more of it. I've been traveling around for so many years, and it hasn't been for nothing, okay?" Lin Wei patted his chest, his face beaming with pride.
"Hmm... there are just too many knights in Maple Leaf City. Most of them aren't commoners," Celia said, her brow furrowing slightly as she felt a bit pressured.
"Don't feel pressured. Just gather some information. If you can't figure it out, come find me," Lin Wei patted Celia on the shoulder, comforting her.
Celia nodded and said, "Yes, my lord, there have been many changes on the continent in the past year or so. One of the Gates of Hell in the west was destroyed by the knights, but the knights suffered heavy casualties. It is said that several prince-level powerhouses have died. The typhoid fever in the north has begun to evolve, affecting not only mortals but also knights, who have died soon after contracting the disease."
"As for our eastern kingdom, the Wanderers' Legion within our kingdom was defeated and wiped out by Father Saint Mercy's holy army. Only a few escaped, but the Wanderers' Legion says they will carry out the will of the Wandering God and return. The rest of the kingdoms are still plagued by rebel forces, and for the time being, it's difficult to determine a victor among the divine agents. As for the plague, it's still under control, but before I arrived, zombies had also appeared in Rose City, which Drake is quite troubled about."
"This is really chaotic. We can't get rid of these zombies at all." Lin Wei's expression was grim, his eyes revealing worry, but he just wanted to go back to cultivating. There's definitely more to this than meets the eye.
These collaborations with Prince Maple Leaf also indicate that the prince's demand for weapons is increasing.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Lin Wei also saw the old commander Luo Ti, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. The latter had already started walking with a cane, and Lin Wei quickly went forward to help him and told him to take good care of himself.
Time hasn't left many marks on Lin Wei, but his subordinates, even the youngest Celia, have started to show faint wrinkles around their eyes, and Ham has started taking care of children.
Lin Wei felt a pang of sadness and could only sigh, "Human lifespan is still too short; only through cultivation can one achieve immortality."
"I'm leaving now, everyone take care of yourselves." Lin Wei waved his hand.
"Don't worry, my lord." Celia waved her hand, signaling Lin Wei to leave, a smile on her face.
"Cough cough, yes, it will." Old Roth looked pleased, his eyes filled with affection.
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Lin Wei went to the mercenary hall in Maple Leaf City. The hall was bustling with people. There he met his old teammates, the Lark Knight and the Carp Knight, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
"It's been a long time, you two." Lin Wei smiled brightly and gave each of them a warm hug.
"I didn't expect you to have emerged from seclusion so early, and that you've been in Maple Leaf City for so long."