GBP Chapter 383 New Skin "Ferryman of the Underworld"
Chapter 383 New Skin "Ferryman of the Underworld"
After the match, Marta helped Master Yide up and used her internal energy to treat his superficial injuries.
Feeling the warmth flowing through his body, Yoshitoku said with a self-deprecating tone:
"I didn't expect you to have a trick up your sleeve... Is this the legendary internal energy? I remember when I was young, I met a master of the Guhua School by chance while traveling in Chenyu Valley. I saw his internal energy radiating outwards and wanted to become his disciple... Unfortunately, he said that the Guhua School's kung fu required the Divine Eye to learn, and I still haven't obtained that Divine Eye. I guess he's quite old now and has returned to dust."
Listening to his story, Marta was slightly moved and responded:
"Although it's a pity, it's because of this that you reached the pinnacle of Xingxingquan (a style of Chinese martial arts). The monkey fist and drunken fist you just saw... it really felt like fighting a monkey and a drunkard. If these skills were passed down, future generations would surely be able to make them even more powerful."
"Hahaha, you're right... I once defeated someone who possessed the Eye of God, so it doesn't really matter whether I have the Eye of God or not. The power given by the gods is nothing compared to the skills I've honed myself. That was satisfying—goodbye, little master."
Afterwards, Master Yide bowed to Marta, leaving behind a weathered figure, and silently disappeared into the audience.
For Marta, the victory in this battle was a draw.
Without the aid of martial arts techniques from the wuxia world, relying solely on combat experience and physical strength, he would actually be no match for him.
Even though Marta inherited 300 years of memories, she is still only a 12-year-old in body. To become stronger, she needs the accumulation of time and years of training.
(Having those unparalleled martial arts skills in my memory isn't enough; without practicing them, it's all just a facade...)
Thinking about it this way, Marta had the idea of going to Inazuma.
She went to Huiyuan's side in the commentary booth and brought up the matter...
"Brother... oh no, sister, I want to go to Inazuma."
"You want to go to Inazuma? So suddenly...what for?"
"To train myself. I've heard there are many wandering warriors over there. I want to use them to test my skills."
Upon hearing this, Huiyuan began to ponder.
Inazuma now has the Eye Hunting Order, so it's definitely not allowed to openly bring the Eye of God into Inazuma Castle. If they go there to train, they can only set up a tent in the wild.
Furthermore, Inazuma is currently embroiled in a civil war, with the resistance forces locked in fierce combat with the Shogunate army. As the sister of the Liyue Shogun, it would be inappropriate for her to openly appear on the battlefield or on either side's territory...
"Do you... have the skill to conceal your identity?"
After Huiyuan asked the question, Marta nodded confidently.
"If I disguise myself, no one will be able to tell who I am, including you, brother."
"So confident?"
"Hehe, of course. By the way, brother... cough cough cough, sister, are you coming along?"
Just then, the system's voice came through...
She's here! She's here! She's come with a mission!
[Host, the mission "Dreaming of the World" has been activated. Mission objective: Unleash a "sword of dreams" upon General Thunder or Thunder Movie.]
[Task Rewards: One Mysterious Skill, Two Attribute Points, and Thor's Heart (System Replica).]
[The quest has been automatically accepted, and the new skin "Fox Swordsman - Charon" has been unlocked.]
Skin Description: Charon, also known as "Ferryman of the Underworld".
Exclusive Skill: "Sword of Dreams", a sword strike of corresponding strength based on the number of [wishes] carried in one's Eye of God.
Exclusive Function: Allows entry into the underworld, where one can communicate with the deceased to understand their life's desires and inscribe these desires into their own divine vision, thereby strengthening themselves.
Additional feature: If the deceased has only been dead for 1 hour, the host can choose to travel upstream along the River Styx to bring them back to the human world.
The attribute panel changes based on the amount of [Wishes] obtained. The specific attributes are as follows:
Strength: SSS
Endurance: SSS
Speed: SSR
Defense: SSR
Elemental Strength: UR Rank 1
Mental Strength: SR
The wishes currently obtained in the Eye of God are: Courteney's wish, Martha's wish, and the wish of the inventor of the Wings of Wind.
After reading all the information, Huiyuan was completely dumbfounded.
"This is way too much! System, have you taken the wrong medicine?"
"Of course not, I just got stronger, so it's not unreasonable for me to give you a boost as well, host."
"That's true, but... I've only collected three wishes and I already have such high strength, what will happen later..."
[Host, please note that these three wishes are exceptionally powerful, which is why they can directly enhance each attribute by one level. If the wishes you collect are not from individuals possessing the Eye of God, you will need to collect wishes from at least 10 to 30 people to enhance an attribute by one level.]
"That's a numerical monster! As long as I accumulate small amounts, aren't you afraid that I'll become so powerful that I can directly shatter Teyvat?"
[Of course you're not afraid. Think about it again, host. Isn't my intention in giving you this kind of skin obvious?]
"What's the intention...? Could it be that you're saying, 'A personal wish, though merely a tiny grain of sand among countless stars, can still shine brighter than the sun if those grains are gathered together'?"
[Good, host, you guessed correctly.]
"Good, good, good. To use 'a sword of dreams' against 'a slash of no thought'—it seems Sister Tong really knows how to have fun."
Seeing this, why would Huiyuan hesitate any longer?
So she readily agreed to Marta's request.
"Okay, I'll go to Inazuma with you. Before that, I need to let Ningguang know... Oh, and Marta, remember to give Beidou and Wanye a cell phone so they can keep in touch. I'll be right back, right after the finals."
"Okay, brother... cough cough, sister."
Upon seeing this, Huiyuan returned to Liyue Harbor.
Inside the office, Secretary Bai Xiao was talking to Ning Guang about something, seemingly about exporting goods.
"Lady Ningguang, are you sure you want to send the Senzu Beans to Sea Island? Such a powerful item will definitely have a significant impact on their civil war. If it's discovered..."
Seeing Bai Xiao's anxiety, Ning Guang simply waved her hand.
"Of course I know the consequences, but... these are just beans. They can cure diseases and fill your stomach. Only you, me, and him know this. As long as you don't admit it, who can bring up dry rations?"
"Ah, I see... I understand now. Lady Ningguang means that by mixing Senzu Beans with regular mung beans, we won't be accused of affecting relations between the two countries... We're just selling food normally, right?"
"That's right. As for how to find the magic bean in the mung beans, there are plenty of ways... Besides, if you really can't find it, just boil them all into porridge and drink it; it'll heal your wounds and satisfy your hunger just the same, only the effect will be diluted. As for whether they're willing to trade, that depends on the situation..."