Giant Shield rcenary Group headquarters.
Ivan entered the main hall and noticed that the heavy shield was already erected there, truly being treated as the symbolic item of the rcenary Group. After observing it for a few monts and feeling quite appropriate, he then proceeded to his father’s office, the head of the group.
Leider was sowhat surprised, "Ivan, what brings you here?"
"I ca to ask about the Goliath Frog Breathing thod, which you promised ."
"I forgot in the midst of busyness, I’ll give it to you tonight."
Having said that, Leider chuckled a bit; his son was still his son, sowhat impetuous in character.
Seeing him say this, Ivan could only drop the matter, thinking it was not urgent in this half a day. He had not decided how to bring up the issue of sorcerer’s training, he simply chose not to ntion it and began to wander around the rcenary Group’s quarters.
[Apothecary Skill: lv2 (192/200)]
[Knight Breathing Skill: lv1 (46/100)]
[Linguistics Skill: lv1 (13/100)]
This was his current progress in the subjects, with only the Apothecary Skill nearing an upgrade.
If he wanted to guarantee his safety, the best thod was to break through to the Knight Class.
He had thought about it carefully; if the Knight Breathing Skill reached a high enough level, it ant he had a higher understanding and realization of the Breathing thods and the Breath of Life, which undoubtedly would aid him in breaking through from the page class to the Knight Class.
Just as a higher level in Apothecary Skill made apothecary work easier.
However, advancing the Knight Breathing Skill was not a simple matter. He analyzed that there were roughly three paths: the first was to follow the regular training regin, though the Gushing Breath thod was holding him back; the second was to experience more Breathing thods to expand his experiences and understanding, which should grant him more Experience Points; the third —
"Ivan, are you here to see your father?"
"Mr. Glowe."
Vice-Captain Glowe greeted him, pulling Ivan back to reality.
Glowe said, "Do you have so ti? Let’s have a chat."
"Sure."
Ivan thought it was just a greeting, but it seed Glowe had sothing to discuss with him.
The two headed to Glowe’s private lounge.
As the vice-captain of the Giant Shield rcenary Group and belonging to the sa generation as Leider, Ivan was his junior. Dealing with a junior, there were so matters he found hard to broach.
"Mr. Glowe, please speak freely if there’s anything."
Ivan really couldn’t imagine what Glowe needed from him. Could there be so scandal within the rcenary Group? Surely, it wasn’t his place to interfere. Or perhaps there was a conflict between Paul and Beaman?
Under his prompting, Glowe finally explained his purpose, "Ivan, do you have a way to purchase mid-grade Universal Breathing Secret dicine?" He knew Ivan well enough to make this conclusion based on his strength and Breathing thod training.
Ivan countered, "Why do you ask?"
Glowe showed an apologetic expression, "I saw you taking it the other day; I apologize, it wasn’t intentional. You just happened to be there, and my eyesight is better than average."
This isn’t just better than average, you must have a telescope fitted in your eyes.
Ivan complained internally; he had clearly made sure no one was around.
He didn’t ask Glowe why a squire would need Secret dicines, he simply acknowledged it.
"Yes, I do."
Glowe revealed a hint of pleasure, "Could you possibly help purchase one? I’d prefer more if it’s convenient, but one is enough if it’s not."
For Ivan, it wasn’t a big deal. The Ocean Blue Potion was his own creation; by selling it, he could even make money, all in Gold Coins.
He didn’t imdiately agree but asked another question, "Is the mid-grade Universal Secret dicine truly scarce?"
"It is indeed scarce. Flying Fish Port is remotely located, making the passage of goods even rarer." Glowe spoke with certainty, and seeing Ivan’s lingering doubts, added, "You can consider the mid-grade Universal Breathing Secret dicine as a currency more valuable than Gold Coins, one that could easily be exchanged for Gold Coins in any country."
Seeing his serious expression, Ivan suddenly realized that he had sowhat underestimated the value of the Ocean Blue Potion; it wasn’t rely worth 20 Gold Coins.
Previously, Beaman had told him that the Ocean Blue Potion, lacking fa and needing to be kept secret, coupled with the urgency to sell, would have a much lower price than the market value.
"Then my request—"
"No problem, how much do you want?"
"How about three portions in one group?"
"No problem."
Ivan agreed so easily that Glowe felt a stir of worry, and couldn’t help repeating, "Are you serious? Ivan, I’m not joking."
Ivan smiled, "Of course, I assure you on the Marichadon family’s na."
Glowe then believed him and felt relieved.
"However, I have a request as well."
"Go ahead."
"Mr. Glowe, you must be practicing a Special Breathing thod, right? Your eyesight is not ordinary."
Glowe’s eyesight couldn’t be explained by re talent, leading Ivan to this speculation, an idea forming in his mind.
"Correct, an incomplete upper class Breathing thod, with many disadvantages." Glowe replied with a bitter smile. He had anticipated revealing this issue when he approached Ivan, but he did not think Ivan would practice his flawed Breathing thod.
He offered proactively, "If you want to know, we can exchange, but you must help keep it a secret."
"Alright, then it’s settled. See you in a bit."
This suited Ivan perfectly, and he agreed readily, although he didn’t carry that many Ocean Blue Potions with him.
Soon, Ivan returned, his speed surprising Glowe.
Glowe, without much thought, asked the most pressing question, "How do we exchange?"
Ivan said, "You look at the potions first."
He briskly handed over three Ocean Blue Potions to Glowe.
Flawless ocean blue.
Glowe closely inspected them, as if he could sll the ocean’s breeze.
Certainly, one can’t distinguish if it is a mid-grade Universal Secret dicine, but Glowe trusted Ivan would not deceive him, just as Ivan trusted him by handing over the potions so readily.
"Based on the market price, a portion of mid-grade Universal Secret dicine is around 25 Gold Coins, often selling for 30 Gold Coins, while my upper class Breathing thod----" Glowe hesitated over the value of his own Breathing thod, which was rarer than the secret dicine.
"Let’s just trade directly." Ivan waved his hand.
"But----"
"Trust on this."
Glowe felt he was taking advantage of soone younger, but Ivan didn’t mind it.
Upon his persistent request, the two completed the exchange, with Ivan receiving a beast hide scroll, made from an unknown wild beast’s hide, clearly the original of the Breathing thod.
Stowing the beast hide scroll in his pocket, Ivan smiled, "Mr. Glowe, you really don’t need to feel like you’re at a loss. The potions were actually concocted by myself."
Hearing this, Glowe stared at him in astonishnt, trying to discern the truth of his words.
Ivan continued, "It’s called the Ocean Blue Potion, but its original na is Whirlpool Potion. You must have heard of it, rember to keep it a secret."
Not only had Glowe heard of it, but he also knew how the group leader had obtained it, found in a certain relic and after considerable inquiry, it was sothing irreplicable. This completely overturned his perception of Ivan, although it had changed sowhat while he was in Black Pine Forest.
Putting aside Glowe’s astonishnt, Ivan, upon returning to the Marichadon family, couldn’t wait to examine the beast hide scroll.
’High Ridge Eagle’
This was the na of the Breathing thod, only including the page class portion, totaling 42 movents, four of which clearly appeared added later and no corresponding Breathing Secret dicine.
"No wonder Glowe ntioned many issues, the crucial four styles were his own additions, and the ’Eagle’s Eye’ cultivated demands continuous nourishnt, consuming the Breath of Life every mont, otherwise, the eyesight would deteriorate."
Ivan, considering himself skilled in Breathing thods, was still amazed by the complexity of the upper class Breathing thod, far surpassing the re 20 movents of the Gushing Breath thod.
After ponderously reflecting, he began to mimic the movents, practicing the form without channeling the essence.
Leider didn’t return for dinner, and after dinner, Ivan continued to ponder the Breathing thod.
[Knight Breathing Skill Experience Point 46]
[Knight Breathing Skill: lv1(92/100)]
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