Except for the light from the bonfire and the stars in the sky, the Misty Valley was covered in darkness. Sila opened his eyes to see Sangdao throwing firewood into the bonfire.
Have you finished cultivating, Sila? Sangdao asked. Lookhin was sleeping on her lap.
Sila furrowed his brows and looked around as he asked, How long was I cultivating for?
Around half a day. If Sila wants an exact number, it was ten hours. We are still within the Misty Valley.
Sila stood up, startled, and looked around with caution. Arent we in danger? Arent the spiders more aggressive at night?
It is fine, Sila. All the spiders have disappeared since the Spider King died. It should take so ti before they reappear, at least until the one who killed their king has left.
Do you an , Dao?
Who else? The last punch that you used against the Spider King was very marvelous. Was that the power of the Right Arm of the Sealed One that you told about? A power that could defeat Solaria in one hit.
Ah, thats not it. That power that defeated Solaria was a psychic power, but my previous punch was a move I ca up with.
Sangdao was surprised. Eh? Silas own martial move? What is its na?
Um... I just ca up with it in the heat of the mont. I wouldnt dare to call it my own martial move. It also doesnt have a na.
Is that so? Thats fine. Dao thinks Sila just needs more ti to perfect it. Please tell when you have co up with its na, promise?
Sila smiled and nodded at her. He thought deeply on it.
Actually, after the battle against the Eight-Legged Spider King Aramut, he had needed to spend an hour detoxifying the poison in his body. However, it seed like this poison that was made of psychic power caused so kind of reaction with the Bomb Lurking Psychic in his body. Thus, he had needed to spend several more hours suppressing the aggressive psychic power in his body.
After the psychic power in his body had cald down, he entered a state of ditation. He was in a trance, thinking about his last punch that went beyond his expectation. He tried to co up with a thod to replace Poluks Genesis Punch with it.
Personal martial arts are sothing that reflect the personality of the user. A direct and powerful attack from Poluk reflected his straightforward nature. As for Sila, his personality was similar to Poluks in so aspects but he, in the end, wasnt Poluk. Even if he dedicated his whole life to practicing Genesis Punch, it was possible that he still wouldnt be able to surpass Poluk.
That was because Genesis Punch was a martial move created by Poluk for his own use. This must be the main reason why Sila had no progress in mastering Genesis Punch even though he spent a lot of ti practicing it. The number of tis he could throw a Genesis Punch was still fixed at five.
On the other hand, if Sila could adapt so part of Genesis Punch to create his own move that only he could use, it might allow him to surpass his limits for Genesis Punch.
Since he was the most concentrated when he was cultivating, he spent the last few hours of ditation trying to co up with various ideas for experinting on Genesis Punch and how he could utilize it differently.
In the end, after he had stopped ditating, he had co up with a single, different kind of Genesis Punch that might be more suitable for him than the original one. However, it was just a re concept that had yet to beco practical. Moreover, even if it worked, Sila was still not sure whether it would be that great of a move.
This made him feel that the end of the road toward his self-made martial art was sothing a long distance from where he currently was.
In fact, for a martial artist to co up with their own martial art, starting at Silas age of twenty-one was considered too fast. Normally, one would need to be forty years old or more to be able to comprehend the martial arts they were taught before coming up with their own one. Though, there was an exception like the talented Lone Wolf who could co up with one even without any guidance.
Silas personal martial art was sothing like a cloud to him. He could see the outline but he couldnt make it out.
Only talent, effort, ti, experience, and creativity would allow the intangible concept to beco sothing with a practical use.
Sila still couldnt complete his idea so he started asking Sangdao so questions. By the way, about Sangdaos martial arts, can you tell their nas?
They only talked about sothing in general yesterday so he still hadnt had the chance to ask Sangdao about her combat prowess.
Sangdao threw another piece of firewood into the bonfire and shot a aningful look at Sila.
My current martial arts are Twelve Celestial-Traveling-Steps and hidden weapon arts. My dad was the one who taught . My mother also taught a weapon art called Star Ocean Sword. Dao still doesnt have my personal martial art. It seems like Dao is already behind Sila, she said jokingly.
You are already very skilled. Look at , if I hadnt entered Monster Soul, I might not have learned any martial arts.
Hasnt Teacher Mora taught you any martial arts? Sangdao was curious.
Sila tried to hide his sad expression, but Sangdao could notice. He shook his head. No, he hasnt. Except for physical training, honing my battle senses, and allowing to partake in a tournant on a monthly basis, Teacher didnt teach any martial moves.
Why didnt you ask him to train you?
I tried, but Teacher said it still wasnt the right ti. He would personally teach when the ti cos. Even when he taught the moves to other disciples, he drove to train outside. Sotis, I even thought that he might hate . Although Sila didnt show any change in expression on his face, he tightly clenched his fist. Sangdao noticed that and pitied him.
Silas teacher was very strict. Actually, he didnt have to go to that extent.
What do you an? Sila wondered. Sangdao spoke as if she knew the reason behind his teachers actions.
Sangdao sat still without answering. Instead, she asked, Sila, have you ever heard the na Wulin Masters Association?
Sila frowned as Sangdao avoided his question. This is my first ti hearing it. What is it?
Sangdao was about to open her mouth to explain, but Lookhin woke up at this ti and quickly flew to Sila. It seed like watching Sila cultivate for a long ti had caused it to worry about him. It was no longer mad at him.
Oh, Lookhin. Do you finally rember your owner? Haha. Sila used his palm to rub its head. Now, Lookhin was back to fawn over Sila after it had fawned over Sangdao for quite so ti.
You are cute. I will give you a reward then. Sila opened his system window and took out the Eight-Legged Spider King Card.
This ti it is a psychic-type card. I dont know if its flavor will suit your taste like those previous magic-type ones. Anyway, dont spit it out even if it isnt delicious, okay? This one seems expensive.
Lookhin nodded once. Sila held the card near its beak.
Star Swallow.
Once the card was gone, so psychic power was released from Lookhins body before quickly vanishing.
Sila took a look at his system window and found that it didnt gain any new skill.
Ah, is our luck bad this ti? Hmmm, wait. Sila double-checked Lookhins psychic-type skills and found that the two skills it had gotten from the Blue-Scaled rman King had changed.
It was more correct to say that they had been evolved. The skill (B) Mind Connection had evolved into (A) Mind Link, while (A) Mind Concealnt had evolved into (A) Formless Mind.
The skills of the Blue-Scaled rman King were similar to the Eight-Legged Spider King. Thus, instead of duplicating the skills, the system had upgraded Lookhins skills.
As for Lookhins level, it stayed at 700. It seed this ti Sila had missed the chance for Lookhin to get the experience points. Well, Sila didnt mind much. At least Lookhins maximum psychic points were increased.
His Greed Card increased the chance for him to obtain a random benefit to 80% so there was still a 20% chance that he might miss the benefit. This was the first ti Sila had missed one though.
Sangdao watched Lookhin being intimate with Sila and realized that she had been mistaken about Sila not taking care of Lookhin.
Sila put Lookhin down on his lap. Even though it was no longer sleepy, it quietly curled itself.
Just now, Dao, what were you trying to say? Sila restarted the conversation.
Sangdao replied. Its nothing. It isnt important. Since Lookhin has woken up, how about we get ready to move? Traveling at night should be easy for both of us.
Sila was skeptical. He clearly felt that Sangdao was trying to change the subject. He didnt want to press for details from her though. Thus, he easily complied.
Lookhin energetically flew onto the sky. It also sotis landed on Silas shoulder. Both players ran through the darkness, scanning through the terrain using their qi. Sangdao dashed slightly behind Sila to hide her expression from him.
Dao, oh, Dao. That was close. My dad even reminded to not tell him until the right ti. I shouldnt let my personal feelings affect my work. Sila will surely learn everything... when the ti has co.
She was in conflict with herself. Although she agreed with her dad that Sila still shouldnt know about their secret, noticing that Sila was the only one in the dark caused her to pity him. She really wanted to quickly release Sila from such pain of not knowing anything.
Sangdao felt like she wasnt herself when she was with Sila. Maybe she was like soone else, being affected by Silas personality and wanting to cheer for him.
My mind just wavered due to the mood. Thats right. Its nothing more.
Sangdao repeated this thought to herself despite being fully aware that it wasnt only the mood that caused her to be like this.
***
Both of them took another day until they finally arrived at Grea City, the Android Kingdom. They arrived sooner than they had anticipated since they werent bothered by any spiders during the latter half of their journey.
The Android Kingdom was more crowded than other cities. There were many reasons for that though. The main one was due to the fact that the Royal Armant Guild, who used to rule this city, just collapsed. Thus, many players gushed in to set up a trade, hoping to profit in the middle of the change of ownership.
The atmosphere in the city was gloomy. There were many suspicious groups of people sitting or standing in the shops or on the streets. Many of them belonged to the small and dium-sized guilds, wanting to use this chance to seize the city. They were keeping an eye on the other groups. The atmosphere was tense and a battle seed to be ready to break out at any mont.
Sila and Sangdao had also been keeping an eye out since they had entered the city. However, they didnt care. They concealed most of their qi and let so of it out to be detected so that they would look like ordinary players.
For the record, Sangdao kept her Chinese sword in her system window and wore a veil to cover her face. As for Sila, he used the Beggars Cloak he received from Vata to cover himself.
Grea City gave off an industrial district vibe. The sky was filled with gray clouds due to all the steam from the flues. Despite how the current ti was close to midday, the sunlight was blocked, causing it to seem like it was evening.
Sangdao lightly tapped Sila. I cant stay in this city too long. The one we have appointed to et you also told us that he wanted to et you alone. Dao has already contacted him. Three hours from now, you will have to et him in front of the main building of the Royal Armant Guild.
The main building of the Royal Armant Guild? Is that okay? Ummm, Cross and I dont really get along.
We better call that place the remains of Royal Armant Guilds building. it is currently a wasteland. As for Cross, he has been missing for a while. Dao guesses he isnt around there though.
Sila nodded. Where are you going, Dao?
Dao will return to the bamboo hut to inform my dad that Sila has arrived in Grea City. Please dont stay here for too long, okay? See you again, Sila.
Sangdaos body turned into light and vanished. With her gone, Sila felt like sothing was missing.
Lookhin who was resting on his shoulder, rubbed its head against his cheek as if it was telling him to give it more attention. Thus, Sila decided to spend these three hours shopping for pet-related items.
He purchased a hundred units of superior pet food that were only sold in Grea City. His inventory space seed to be too small so he decided to upgrade it to A grade to keep Lookhins pet food. Now, his system window was fully upgraded. The system would provide him with more information if he asked. There were also various functions available for him to use, which he decided to study later.
For the record, to upgrade the system window from B to A grade, a player needs to pay 50,000 gold and possess a title. The player also has to have defeated more than five Marquis Rank monsters or above.
Afterward, Sila visited the accessory shop to look for an item to seal Lookhin inside as Sangdao had suggested. Once he entered, he told the owner of the shop that he would like to see the best accessory for sealing a pet.
The shop owner shot a glance at Lookhin for a brief mont and decided not to say anything. After all, the custor is king. Since the custor asked for the best accessory, he would just comply.
This is the best pet-sealing accessory in our shop, sir. It is an accessory that an independent NPC brought to us a long ti ago. Although its ability is well beyond the rest, the price is quite high for an item that can seal only a single monster. To be honest to Mister Custor, no one has bought it for seven years.
The shop owner showed Sila a steel ring which had a rectangular onyx embedded in it. There was also so kind of characters engraved on the onyx.
The price is 500,000 gold, sir. Its ability is high even in an unidentified state. As for the process of unsealing its ability, if Mister Custor wants, I can contact the people who can identify it for you, but it will cost more, The shop owner said without paying attention since most people always changed their mind when they knew about the price of this ring.
Sila used his newly upgraded A-grade system window to inspect the ring.
(S) Dark Age Sealing Ring [Unidentified]
Can be used to seal a single pet. Increases the ability to communicate with the pet 100%. Increases the overall ability of the pet 50%. When the pet is inside, it will recover three tis faster. Increases the increased speed of the Love Degree 20%. Can keep 1,000 units of pet food inside.
Restriction: Knight Rank or above.
***Binds to a single pet. Player wont be able to change the pet inside.
Sila took his ti to decide. His current balance was not enough to buy the ring, but he could depend on his credit. His mind wandered to Varee and Sangdao. Despite how the two of them expressed it differently, their hopes that he would take good care of Lookhin could be easily felt.
The shop owner saw that Sila was hesitating, so he continued, If Mister Custor doesnt want that ring, I still have many other accessories that are quite decent. The price is much lower. Would you be interested?
Sila handed the shop owner his black credit card. I will take this ring.
Yes, of course, its okay. I still have more that are much cheaper... Pardon? The shop owner didnt believe what he just heard.
I will take this ring. You can deduct the money in that card, Sila repeated and equipped the ring on the sa finger that he used to wear his previous one on. The ring adjusted its size to fit Silas middle finger.
The shop owner returned the card to Sila.
Sila tried to keep Lookhin inside as he said, Seal, Lookhin.
Lookhins body shone with a black flash of light before being absorbed into the ring. The system inford Sila that the Dark Age Sealing Ring could no longer seal another pet except Lookhin.
The shop owner watched the sparrow being absorbed into the ring and felt greatly sorry for the loss of its value. Does Mister Custor want to contact the unsealer? This service will only cost you a trivial amount.
Sila politely replied, No, thank you, before walking away, leaving the shop owner to look at his back with eyes full of incomprehension.
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