Chapter 41: Fighting Energy Sacred Armor, Hexagon Warrior

Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Fighting Energy Sacred Armor, Hexagon Warrior

After the Fighting Qi Dagger dissipated, Roy released his Fighting Qi once more.

This time, he let the white, flame-like Fighting Qi envelop his entire body.

Fighting Qi Armor!

Soon, a suit of white Fighting Qi Armor, quite different from common armor, materialized around him.

Like the Fighting Qi Dagger, the Fighting Qi Armor was also very light, feeling as if he wasn’t wearing anything at all.

To make the Fighting Qi Armor better suit his aesthetic taste, Roy had deliberately based its formation on the Golden Saint Armor from a famous anime.

He only drew inspiration from its structure and design philosophy, not a complete replication of the Golden Saint Armor from his memory.

Fighting Energy Sacred Armor!

’I’ll just call it Fighting Energy Sacred Armor from now on!’

After sizing up the white Fighting Qi Armor covering his body, Roy decided he would henceforth call this Golden Saint Armor-inspired creation his Fighting Energy Sacred Armor.

He then spent a few moments testing whether the Fighting Energy Sacred Armor would hinder his movements.

After confirming it didn’t hinder his movements in any way, he dispelled the Fighting Energy Sacred Armor.

The white Fighting Energy Sacred Armor swiftly dissipated like smoke, as if it had never been there at all.

Having tested the Fighting Qi Dagger and Fighting Energy Sacred Armor, Roy gazed at the gray mist enshrouding Chaos Square.

After confirming there was no one else in his bedroom, he returned with a single thought.

’I’ve advanced to Black Iron Great Knight!’

’Time to consider cultivating other Excellent Level Breathing Techniques!’

He was currently cultivating five Breathing Techniques.

Among them, the Iron Claw Bear Breathing Technique and the Giant Elephant Breathing Technique were both Strength Type.

The Ice Wolf, Black Raven, and Shadow Leopard techniques were all Speed Type.

Regardless of the type, cultivating any Breathing Technique to its limit would grant a corresponding enhancement.

To others, these enhancements were known as Breathing Technique augmentations.

But for Roy, who possessed the Skill Proficiency Panel, they were called Special Effects.

Though the names differed, their essence was the same.

Roy’s future goal was simple.

He would collect different types of Breathing Techniques, cultivate them to their limits, acquire their corresponding Special Effects, and become a Hexagon Warrior with no weaknesses.

The Exchange Scroll Sandru had shown him last time listed many Excellent Level Universal Breathing Techniques.

However, Roy had no intention of redeeming any of them.

He only had 100 Contribution Points, which was nowhere near enough to afford them.

Besides, thanks to Chaos Square, there was no practical difference for him between Universal Breathing Techniques and Bloodline Breathing Techniques.

Although the Exchange Scroll didn’t list any Bloodline Breathing Techniques, the Second Son Brotherhood surely possessed plenty of their Inheritance Maps.

If they could get their hands on Excellent and Perfect Level Universal Breathing Techniques, then obtaining Bloodline Breathing Techniques was certainly not an issue.

The only reason the Exchange Scroll didn’t list redemption prices for Bloodline Breathing Techniques was that they simply didn’t suit the needs of most people.

Furthermore, because of their bloodline restrictions, the redemption price for Bloodline Breathing Techniques would certainly be much lower than for Universal ones.

「Late at night.」

「Ice Wolf Castle.」

Aside from the soldiers on night watch, everyone else in the castle was fast asleep.

After cultivating the Purgatory Dragon Meditation Method in Chaos Square for several hours, Roy returned to his bedroom and jumped out the window.

Without alerting anyone, he easily left Ice Wolf Castle and headed toward Redwood City.

「West District of Redwood City.」

The "Red Salmon and Cherry Pie" tavern.

It took Roy just over an hour to reach the tavern.

Just like last time, he was dressed all in black, wearing a black mask that covered the lower half of his face.

Upon entering the tavern, he walked straight to the bar, pulled out a copper coin imprinted with a Seven-Pointed Star and Crossed Swords, and gestured with it to the bartender, Blatt.

Then, he said slowly, "Is Sandru here?"

"Second-floor office."

Blatt answered promptly.

"Thanks."

Roy put the Copper Coin away and walked toward the stairs without ordering a drink.

Soon, he arrived outside Sandru’s office.

Without hesitating, he raised his right hand and knocked on the door.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

As soon as the knocking sounded, Sandru’s voice came from inside.

"Come in!"

Roy said nothing, simply pushing the door open and walking inside.

Upon seeing him, Sandru immediately put down his ledger, a look of surprise on his face. "It’s been so long. I thought you had left Yorkshire."

Roy closed the door, sat down opposite Sandru, and said slowly, "No, I just needed some time to take care of personal matters."

"So, are you here to take a mission this time?"

With that, Sandru rose, walked to the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of wine and two glasses, and poured a drink for himself and Roy.

"Besides taking a mission, I’d also like to know which Excellent Level Bloodline Breathing Techniques the organization has available for redemption?"

Roy accepted the glass from Sandru but set it aside as he asked his question.

’Bloodline Breathing Techniques?’

Sandru gave Roy a surprised look.

After a few seconds, he finally replied, "If you just want to collect the Inheritance Maps for Bloodline Breathing Techniques, I won’t say a thing."

"But if you’re thinking of studying them to create your own Breathing Technique, I’d advise against it."

"Many Peak Knights in the past have already proven that path is destined to fail. There’s no need for you to waste your time on it."

"The redemption price for Universal Breathing Techniques is indeed much higher, but with your strength, you could save up enough Contribution Points in half a year."

Sandru hadn’t interacted with Roy many times.

However, as the head of the Second Son Brotherhood in Yorkshire, he didn’t want to see Roy—who was already on the cusp of the Great Knight realm—waste his time on a doomed endeavor.

"Don’t worry. I just want to collect the Inheritance Maps," Roy replied.

’There’s no way I’m telling Sandru my real plan.’

"You’re sure it’s just for your collection?" Sandru pressed.

"What else would it be?" Roy retorted.

After a few seconds of silence, Sandru set down his wine glass. He opened the right-hand drawer of his desk, took out a stack of Inheritance Maps, and placed them in front of Roy. He then said slowly,

"These are all Inheritance Maps for Bloodline Breathing Techniques. There are fourteen in total."

"Nine are Ordinary Level, at 100 Contribution Points each."

"Five are Excellent Level, at 500 Contribution Points each."

"If you want them all, I can give you a discount. Take the whole lot for 3,000 Contribution Points."

Roy casually picked up one of the Excellent Level Inheritance Maps and quickly scanned it.

’It’s authentic!’

He quickly confirmed the Inheritance Map was genuine and asked Sandru, "Where did you get these?"

"We acquired them, of course."

"Bloodline Breathing Techniques require a specific bloodline to cultivate, so there’s no point in stealing them."

"Didn’t you acquire an Inheritance Map for the Iron Claw Bear Breathing Technique from John Compton? It’s not uncommon for families with multiple Inheritance Maps to sell their extras."

Sandru replied nonchalantly.

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