The wizard starts by trimming the donkey's hooves

Chapter 287 Two Moves (Two Chapters in One)

This was the first time Ryan had read a high-quality breathing method.

The previous Giant Bear Breathing Method was just at an ordinary level. Even with the addition of the internal breathing method learned from Master Gunther, it was improved after the two were combined.

It can be divided according to level or quality, and that is only excellent quality.

It is still a whole level away from excellent quality.

On the other hand, Ryan also slowly realized that his current Bear King Breathing Method seemed to have limitations on the development of various aspects of his body.

This was not obvious before I entered the level of Grand Knight.

That's because he has raised the Bear King Breathing Method to a very high level, so it feels like the breathing method has a very obvious effect on improving various attributes of the body.

But when Ryan became a Grand Knight, especially a senior Grand Knight, his weakness in breathing technique gradually became apparent.

Otherwise, Ryan would not have taken the initiative to ask the instructor of the Sword Wielder Division about the breathing method.

Although, there was a lot of apology in Claire's words last night, saying that she didn't expect Ryan to be so talented, and apologized for not teaching Ryan a better breathing method at the beginning.

But Ryan didn't care, because when he was still a child servant, Claire was able to teach him an ordinary level of Giant Bear Breathing Technique, which was already a favor from a mentor.

How could he possibly blame the other party for not giving him a high enough quality breathing method?
Moreover, Claire's vision was not wrong.

The problem lies with himself. He has a cheat, but he is not gifted.

Although he is indeed extremely talented now, that is a talent he only acquired after he started cheating.

In addition, Ryan's current physical development mainly relies on adding points and taking more medicines, so the progress of physical development is still very fast and is not much affected by the breathing method.

But if he could gain some insights and experience from this excellent breathing method, that would naturally be a great thing, and Ryan couldn't help but do it.

"what?"

"There are actually twenty-one action positions?"

Ryan spread out the parchment scroll of the "Fire Iguana Breathing Method" on the desk and discovered that there were actually twenty-one diagrams of different training postures on the parchment scroll.

"This is three times the seven movements of the Giant Bear Breathing Method!" Ryan couldn't help but exclaim.

Judging from the number of actions alone, Ryan felt that the gap between the two was much larger than he had imagined.

This made Ryan's face become serious and he looked at it seriously.

Although Claire suggested it to him as a reference at the time, Ryan thought about it and decided to give it a try.

After all, some of the previous movements seem to be basic movements, and there will be no problems if you practice them.

In addition, he is now at the level of a senior knight. If he feels anything unusual in his body during training, he can stop at any time.

The first movement of the Fire Iguana Breathing Method is quite difficult. It is similar to the "Reverse Head-to-Knee Pose" in Ryan's previous life's yoga and requires a high level of flexibility.

Of course, this is compared to the Giant Bear Breathing Method and beginners.

Given Ryan's current physical fitness at the level of a great knight, this action is naturally not difficult at all.

After a few seconds, Ryan was in the reverse head-to-knee pose, breathing in and out slowly according to the rhythm requirements.

Suddenly, the system prompt sounded:
[You have practiced the Fire Iguana Breathing Technique, and your understanding of the technique has improved! ]

[You have learned a new skill - Fire Iguana Breathing]

[Your skill Fire Iguana Breathing is upgraded, experience value +1]

[Detected that the host is practicing the Bear King Breathing Method, which is also a breathing method, and determined to be in fusion]

[Fusion failed! The Fire Iguana Breathing Method did not meet the minimum fusion conditions. 】

"This is."

Seeing this series of prompts, Ryan read them carefully several times and gradually felt happy.

According to the last prompt of the system, it is obvious that the excellent quality Fire Iguana Breathing Method and the excellent quality Bear King Breathing Method can be integrated.

However, integration requires certain conditions to be met.

Ryan immediately thought of the process of integrating internal breathing techniques when he was practicing with Master Gunther, which was similar.

Just by learning the inner breathing method, it does not mean that you can integrate into and improve the level of the Giant Bear Breathing Method.

Instead, the fusion is successful only after the conditions are met.

"Remember that time, it seemed that the internal breathing method had reached level 3?"

"Or is it based on the feeling at that time? The subtle interaction between the internal breathing method and the giant bear breathing method." Ryan pondered.

After thinking about it, Ryan decided to practice all 21 movements of the Fire Iguana Breathing Method first.

Maybe this is also a prerequisite for integration.

So, Ryan immediately began to practice the second movement.

Again, it took less than half a minute to master it.

Next, the third action
Half an hour later, Ryan had practiced the seventeenth move.

It was around the eighth move that Ryan began to feel a slight discomfort in his body.

Now, after the seventeenth movement, this feeling is more obvious.

It seemed as if some hidden small muscle groups and small fascia in the body were stretched multiple times. This feeling did not exist in the previous Bear King Breathing Method.

In addition, some muscle groups strengthened by the Bear King Breathing Method seem to be vaguely incompatible with the current Fire Iguana Breathing Method movements.

Of course, that doesn’t mean Ryan can’t do the whole set of moves.

With the physical fitness of a senior Knight of Ryan, he could naturally perform the whole set of movements.

It was just awkward, and Ryan could vaguely feel that this set of movements had no effect on improving his body, but instead caused minor damage.

Ryan understood something.

This should be what the sword-wielding instructor said before, because the body has long adapted to the initial breathing method and has changed and adapted to it, and it has basically gradually taken shape.

If you suddenly change your breathing method, your strength will stagnate for several years.

If the body fails to adapt to the new breathing method, after a few years, one's strength will decline and the body will be seriously damaged.

However, Ryan's purpose was not to change his breathing method.

Another half an hour passed, and Ryan wiped the sweat from his forehead. He finally completed all twenty-one movements.

He glanced at the 'Fire Iguana Breathing Technique Level 2 (2/300)' displayed on the system panel.

I didn't expect to reach level 2 so quickly.

Thinking back, it took him four or five days to reach level 2 of the Giant Bear Breathing Technique.

And now, it only took 1 hour to reach level 2, and it is also an excellent quality breathing method.

But this is normal. After all, practicing this breathing method by a senior knight can be regarded as a "dimensionality reduction attack".

At this time, the system prompt sounded again:
[Ding! The host's Fire Iguana Breathing Method has been detected, and has reached the lowest level of integration into the Bear King Breathing Method. The current conditions are met and it can be integrated into a new breathing method. This fusion will consume 4 gold skill points. Yes/No? ]

(Note: After fusion, the Bear King Breathing Method will no longer be displayed on the panel, but the host can still use related secrets and derived secrets.)
(Note: After the fusion, the new breathing method will combine the advantages of the Fire Iguana Breathing Method and the Bear King Breathing Method and improve them. The host's experience points in the Bear King Breathing Method will be converted into the improved new breathing method experience points according to a certain ratio.)
This immediately made Ryan overjoyed.

He didn't expect that the fusion prompt would appear so soon.

"Knock knock knock!" At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Huh? Why is someone here so early in the morning?" Ryan frowned slightly.

He was just about to integrate his breathing techniques at this time, so he was naturally unhappy about being interrupted.

Ryan opened the door and saw the capable young woman Olena.

"Good morning, Lord Ryan. I just heard from the guard that you have been to the training room. I just realized that you are up. You are really diligent." Olena greeted with a smile.

Don't hit a smiling person. Ryan nodded, forced a smile, and said, "Sir Olena, good morning, what's up?"

"Well, this is the case, Lord Ryan. I received a letter from Admiral Edward last night."

"The Admiral hopes that you can return to the Sword Bearer Division as soon as possible after finishing your business here. He is very interested in your process of killing the epic warrior."

"Well. Okay, I got it." Ryan frowned slightly.

This matter is actually quite troublesome.

Ryan had already thought of several explanations on how to conceal the Warhammer Wizard's core skill, 'Soul Crushing Hammer', which he had used.

However, in the eyes of an old fox like Admiral Edward, it is not so easy to get away with it.

Ryan's initial idea was to attribute this ability to the Skull Hammer.

And as the skull hammer shattered, he somehow gained this strange ability.

As for whether to believe it or not?
Then it's none of his business.

The good thing about the extraordinary world is that some strange phenomena will happen occasionally, and his is not particularly exaggerated.

In addition, he is also a wizard, and he has a natural advantage in explaining some mysterious things.

"Oh, there is one more thing. The Admiral wants the body of the epic cult master, 'Ancient Hero Monger', to be sent to Munster as soon as possible."

"The Admiral will be responsible for contacting Archbishop Gomes of the Goddess Church and find out the other party's origins as soon as possible."

"After all, even in ancient times, epic masters were well-known figures with names and surnames, and their origins can basically be found in ancient books."

"This will be of great help in removing the mark on your body later." Olena explained.

Ryan nodded, his brows relaxed, and said, "Of course, I'll trouble Lady Olena to convey my gratitude to Admiral Edward."

This is a good thing. He didn't expect that Admiral Edward would take the fact that he was marked so seriously.

"It's no trouble, Lord Ryan. It's my honor. If the people in the branch knew that I would be bringing back the corpse of an epic warrior this time, I wonder how many people would be envious."

Olena lifted the hair by her ear and chuckled.

She continued, "I will contact the Griffin Knights for escort and take a military airship back to Munster."

"Well, I'll stay for two more days. If the situation stabilizes, I will return to Munster as soon as possible." Ryan nodded.

Although from the mission perspective, the three gold-level missions of 'killing' the Bloodburner 'Laxu', 'investigating the truth behind the attack on Meister', and 'protecting the governor of Meister County City' have all been successfully completed.

But from a personal point of view, he is now Claire's guardian knight and cannot just walk away like this.

We need to observe for at least two more days to confirm that there is no problem before returning to Münster.

"Okay, Mr. Ryan, sorry to bother you."

"Bon Voyage!"
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Münster, third floor of Axon Auction House.

In a magnificent study.

Viscount Fabien and Asani welcomed a distinguished guest from the imperial capital, Marquis Orenz's younger brother, Draco Orenz.

The arrival of the other party was naturally beyond the expectations of both of them.

Originally, Fabien thought that the head office would send someone to apologize to Ryan, but he didn't expect that such a person would come. It was obviously not someone who came to apologize.

The ancient troll tusks are of extraordinary significance to Marquis Orenz. It seems that it would be difficult to purchase them from other places in a short period of time, so Draco Orenz came here.

"Sir Fabien, please send this invitation to an old friend of mine at the Munster Swordbearers branch." The middle-aged man in aristocratic hunting suit handed a gorgeous invitation to Viscount Fabien with a smile on his face. "Of course, Lord Drake, I will go there in person." After Fabien took it, he immediately walked out of the room and got on the carriage.

Out of curiosity, he looked at the letterhead of the invitation, which read 'Dear Stanley.'

Stanley?
I've heard of this person. He seems to be a high-ranking member of the Sword Bearer branch.

Half an hour later.

"Huh? Draco is coming to Munster?" Colonel Stanley frowned slightly when he received the invitation.

The relationship between him and Draco is pretty good, but not so good that the other party would make a special trip to Munster to see him. The two were once classmates at the Imperial Royal Academy.

"If he didn't just happen to pass by, he must have something to ask me. But what can I do to help him?"

The Sword Bearers organization is almost all official business, and all missions come from official channels.

Soon, the two met.

After some pleasantries, Drake smiled and said, "Stanley, I have a small favor to do and I need your help."

"Draco, with your current status and position, if you can't solve the problem, how can I help you?" Stanley also smiled and said.

"Haha, this matter is within your rights, so."

"Oh? Within my jurisdiction? The Munster Sword Bearers branch?" Stanley's smile faded.

He didn't expect that his old classmate Draco actually needed his help with something.

"Yes."

"In the next few days, it may be today or tomorrow. A swordsman in the Munster branch may die in an accident, but you need to suppress this matter to prevent the impact from spreading."

Draco said cryptically.

"Hmm?" Stanley's face became serious. After thinking for a while, he said, "Is there no possibility of communication?"

"It's basically impossible. Besides, this is not my idea, but that of my brother, Marquis Orenzi. Thank you for your help, old classmate."

Marquis Orenzi?

Stanley groaned in silence. He naturally didn't want to do such a thing.

But sometimes there is no way.

It is like the imperial aristocracy, which is a privileged class compared to the common people.

But in fact, the nobles are also divided into different levels. The great nobles with a long heritage at the top are the privileged among the privileges. The hereditary dukes and marquises are the top class.

"Then you must make the compensation you should do." Stanley sighed and nodded reluctantly.

"Of course. I won't make things difficult for you, my old classmate, on this point." Draco couldn't help but smile and nodded when he saw Stanley agreed.

Suddenly, Stanley thought of something.

He just asked, "By the way, old classmate, what is the name of the swordsman?"

"Don't worry, he's not a senior one with a big influence. He's a newcomer, but I heard he's quite capable." Draco said casually.

Stanley's face changed!
Newbie?

When he hears this word now, he immediately thinks of a person.

Not bad strength?
The corners of Stanley's eyes began to twitch slightly.

It can't be!

His face became serious, his eyes fixed on Draco, and he asked anxiously, "Draco, don't tell me your name is Ryan?"

"Huh? How do you know?" Draco was stunned!
He immediately thought that Stanley must have recruited this new swordsman, such as making him a follower or something.

"grass!"

Stanley's expression suddenly changed. He stood up suddenly and swore.

He hadn't used such foul language in a long time since he became Admiral Edward's secretary.

"Draco! Do you know what the hell you are doing?!"
-
at the same time.

The county town of Mayest, the residence of Earl Habsburg.

In Claire's study.

"Claire, I have something I want to ask you about the blood breathing method."

"Is there any difference between Bloodline Breathing and other breathing methods?" Ryan planned to ask more about the fusion of breathing methods. He had no idea about Bloodline Breathing.

After all, he now has enough gold skill points and can perform fusion at any time.

"Of course, about..." Just as Claire started to speak, Ryan suddenly interrupted her.

"Claire, I suddenly remembered that Count Habsburg seemed to have sent someone to look for you. Why don't you go visit him first and we can talk when he's free."

"Huh?" Claire looked at Ryan in confusion, but seemed to understand something the next second, nodded, and left the room.

"Who is eavesdropping there?" Ryan's eyes narrowed and he looked towards a dark corner of the room.

Ever since he entered the room, he sensed a faint presence there. At first, he thought it was some kind of secret guard of the Habsburg family.

But when he thought about it carefully, he realized that it should not be the case.

Because in the fierce battles of the past two days, no such 'Shadow Guard' has appeared.

In other words, even if there were any, their number should be very limited, and they should be guarding the seriously injured Count Habsburg closely.

"Hehe, you have a very sharp perception. Grant's death in your hands was not accidental."

A voice sounded in the room.

However, this sound seemed to be surround sound, as if the sound was coming from several corners of the wall, making it impossible to determine the other party's position.

Grant?
Ryan instantly realized the other party's origins.

He thought the other party was a member of the Black Flame Cult.

But now it seems that it is not him, but someone sent by the Axon head office. Of course, he could also be a friend of the 'Ice Messenger' Grant.

"Are you from the headquarters of the Yaxon Auction House in the imperial capital?" Ryan said in a deep voice.

"Whether it is or not, it has nothing to do with the dead. I'll give you a chance. If you voluntarily hand over the Ancient Troll Fang, I will let you die comfortably."

"court death!"

I don’t know if it was because of the influence of the mark, but when Ryan faced the person who threatened him, he suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart.

A dangerous aura began to emanate from Ryan.

"Hehe, looking for death? Well, let me make you suffer a little first." Elihu narrowed his eyes and said.

He had read the intelligence and knew that Ryan had killed Grant in three moves, but he thought to himself that he could have done the same if it was a sneak attack.

His rare item-level dagger has the miraculous effect of breaking through the shields of various elements.

After reading some of Ryan's experiences, Elihu was convinced that his judgment was correct. The weapon in the opponent's hand should be the same as his, which was quite special.

It was precisely because of this unexpected move that the opponent was able to kill Grant in three moves.

"Shh!"

A dagger-like throwing weapon shot towards Ryan from the corner.

Because the distance was too close and the speed was as fast as lightning, Ryan had almost no room to dodge.

But Elihu's smiling face froze!
Because he saw that Ryan did not dodge or evade, but suddenly spun at high speed like a top. In an instant, a whirlwind arose in the room, mixed with sharp whistling sounds.

Obviously, Elihu had never expected that Ryan would not dodge his thrown weapons, but would immediately choose to counterattack.

Suddenly, the dense swarm of four-cornered darts forced him to reveal his figure.

“Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding!”

I saw a thin man wearing a hood and dark leather armor, holding two daggers and waving them rapidly in the shadows, knocking away more than a dozen four-cornered darts with extremely sharp movements.

"Got you, little mouse!"

The words just fell!

Elihu felt the alarm bells ringing, a strong wind blew on his face, and a black shadow slashed down from above.

In a flash, Elihu crossed his two daggers above his head, trying to block Ryan's attack.

"clang!!!"

There was an ear-piercing sound of metal clashing, but the next second, he started screaming!

I saw a sword hit the center of his head. If he hadn't instinctively retracted his neck at the critical moment, his head would have been broken into two halves!

The key point is that Elihu was a little confused!
What did he just see!
The greatsword in Ryan's hand is actually curved!

Moreover, it is not just an ordinary bend, but a bend of nearly ninety degrees.

Being seriously injured in one blow, Elihu knew that if he didn't fight hard today, he would have to stay here.

In an instant, his face turned fierce, and he advanced towards Ryan instead of retreating, stabbing him dozens of times with both hands. The dense dagger shadows stabbed at the vital points of Ryan's body.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

After just a poke, Elihu felt something was wrong. After his rare-item-level dagger had pierced through the opponent's armor, it could not penetrate any further. The resistance was too great.

"That's it?" Ryan grinned.

"Shhhhh!"

In a flash, dozens of bloody holes appeared on Elihu's body, all of which were caused by the sharp knuckles in Ryan's hands that instantly transformed into sharp blades.

Suddenly, Elihu's eyes widened and his whole body shook like a sieve.

"Pfft!"

Four bloody holes suddenly appeared on his forehead and he died on the spot.

Ryan only used two moves in total, 'Blade Storm' and 'Heavy Punch Combo'.

One move less than 'Ice Messenger' Grant.

At this time, the guards heard the noise in the room and rushed in.

When he saw the debris all over the room, the dense four-cornered darts on the wall, and the skinny leather-armored man with a crooked neck in Ryan's hand, he was stunned.

"Lord Ryan, you..." The guards stared at the scene in amazement.

"I'm fine, you guys clean up here."

"As you command, Lord Ren."

At this time, Claire also rushed over and saw the scene in front of her. She said, "Ryan, are you okay? Is this the Black Flame Cult?"

"It's not a cult." Ryan shook his head.

"It's just a little trouble of my own, Claire. Maybe I should go back to Munster first."

(End of this chapter)