The skill book transformed into radiant particles and flowed into Lin Daiyu's body.
She closed her eyes, seemingly entering a state of comprehension and insight.
Wu Chi sat on a chair nearby, leaning against the table, leisurely observing her.
Normally, Lin Daiyu was gentle and graceful.
But occasionally, she would make sharp retorts, her eloquence and playful jabs never descending into crudeness.
Her wit, both captivating and exasperating, left one both enchanted and helpless.
At this moment, however, she appeared serene and tranquil.
"Whew—"
At an indeterminate moment, Lin Daiyu opened her eyes, a glint of brilliance flashing through them. She looked thoughtful.
Noticing Wu Chi's gaze, she tilted her head in confusion and asked, "My lord?"
"Ah?"
Wu Chi snapped out of his daze and coughed awkwardly.
"Lost in thought for a bit. How does it feel?"
"It's amazing. This skill has greatly enhanced my strength," Lin Daiyu replied with a gentle smile.
Her beautiful eyes sparkled with amusement as she realized Wu Chi had been staring at her in a daze. She pursed her lips, a mix of coyness and reproach flickering in her gaze.
Oblivious to her expression, Wu Chi focused on her updated attribute panel.
[Lin Daiyu]
(...omitted...)
Skills: [Eight Extremes Fist], [Devour the Sky in One Bite].
(...omitted...)
[Devour the Sky in One Bite]
Type: Martial Arts Technique.
Skill Quality: Golden Legendary.
Skill Level: 1/9 (0/1000).
Attribute 1: (Passive) Physique +10, Spirit +10.
Attribute 2: (Passive) Movement Speed +1%.
Attribute 3: (Active) Absorb the energy of the primordial sky, entering the "Devouring Heaven" state. Attacks deal additional true damage equal to (Physique + Spirit) x 0.1.
Attribute 4: (Active) Devour the Sky in One Bite, cleaving through 30,000 miles. Expends all stored Devouring Sky energy, inflicting massive true damage. After use, [Devour the Sky in One Bite] becomes unavailable for 24 hours.
Description: A technique capable of killing with a breath, destroying cities, and splitting the heavens.
"This is a martial arts cultivation technique!"
Wu Chi read the details and couldn't help but gasp.
On second thought, no gasping needed.
After all, a beautiful woman was sitting right beside him. If anything, he'd rather savor the fragrance of Lin Daiyu.
But there was no denying it—this martial arts technique was terrifying!
Two passive attributes and two active abilities? What a game-changer!
"Ridiculous!" Wu Chi muttered, marveling at the skill.
Suddenly, a thought struck him. The attributes granted by a technique—do they count as part of the hero's stats?
Unlike equipment and synergies, they might not fall under the "additional attribute" category.
His heart skipped a beat as he quickly checked Lin Daiyu's attributes again.
[Lin Daiyu]
(...omitted...)
Physique: 460 + 21 (Base: 35, Skill: 10, Multiplier: 1000%) (Equipment: 21, Synergy: 10)
Spirit: 150 + 7 (Base: 4, Skill: 10, Multiplier: 1000%) (Equipment: 7, Synergy: 10)
(...omitted...)
"As expected!"
Wu Chi's eyes lit up.
When Lin Daiyu mentioned earlier that she felt significantly stronger, Wu Chi hadn't thought much of it.
But Lin Daiyu was not the type to exaggerate her abilities.
A mere 10 points in attributes might seem negligible for her—only equivalent to ten times Wu Chi's combat power—but with the territory's multiplier in effect...
The skill's bonus transformed into a staggering 100 points in Physique and 100 points in Spirit!
No wonder she felt a massive boost in strength!
"With this, I could easily kill the monster from last night," Lin Daiyu remarked softly, her tone calm yet confident.
Both she and Wu Chi were keenly aware of how terrifying last night's boss had been.
Without such a dramatic improvement, the next monster wave—or a new boss—might have been insurmountable.
But now... there was no fear.
"This is the essence of using battle to nurture strength," Wu Chi declared with a confident smile.
"One step ahead, and you'll keep moving ahead!"
Lin Daiyu's eyes softened as she responded gently, "I will follow your lead, my lord."
Time flew by, and it was soon lunchtime.
Wu Chi, ever eager to prove his cooking skills, was overruled by Qin Keqing, who insisted on taking charge of the kitchen.
To be fair, Wu Chi's cooking wasn't bad. His everyday meals, though basic, were decent enough—practice makes perfect, after all.
But in his previous life, he hadn't been picky, often opting for quick and easy meals. As a result, his culinary skills were adequate but unremarkable.
In the [Cherry Cloud Inn], Wu Chi dined at the same table with his two heroes.
Nearby, the ten [Qin Elite Soldiers] occupied several other tables, creating a lively atmosphere.
And, of course, the most eye-catching detail?
Every single person present was a stunning beauty of unparalleled elegance.
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