Apocalypse: My Apartment Has Traits - Chapter 103 - 95: Young Master Lin
Chapter 103: Chapter 95: Young Master Lin
Very… handsome?
Su Qi was momentarily stunned, not expecting his nephew’s answer to be this.
Tasting this seemingly casual yet sincere reason, the shock in his heart gradually dissipated.
After a brief silence, he finally understood the meaning behind Su Lin’s words.
On his always solemn square face, a rare blush of embarrassment appeared.
“You…” he stammered.
“Haha.” Seeing this, Su Lin couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
He never thought that his usually dignified second uncle would show embarrassment due to sincere praise.
To prevent his second uncle from becoming angry out of embarrassment, he immediately restrained his smile and said seriously:
“Second Uncle, I’ve decided that I want to learn this ’slaying’ move from you. It’s not a momentary impulse; I’ve thought it through.” His gaze was firm, “So, what should we do next?”
Su Qi noticed his recent slip-up, and seeing Su Lin provide a smooth exit, he quickly suppressed his embarrassment, took a deep breath, and his expression returned to its usual calm.
He smoothly took the opportunity to slide down, his voice still carrying some exhaustion, yet clear and powerful:
“If you’ve thought it through… Thunder Shock Flash is a technique I obtained by a stroke of luck. It’s a Thunder Nature Iaido move, and the only ’slaying’ move I have mastered. But…”
He paused slightly.
“I usually use a sword, so I’ve always used it with a sword. Because it’s a sword skill, I haven’t had you follow your grandfather and me in switching to swords from blades.”
Su Lin realized that his second uncle had long had plans.
Knowing his nephew’s decision was made, Su Qi no longer added unnecessary words and began explaining the cultivation techniques:
“I previously mentioned that in learning a ’slaying’ move, the main focus is mastering the corresponding Qi and Blood Properties transformation. However, Thunder Nature is different from the basic Five Elements Properties.”
He looked serious, and his tone was solemn:
“Among the Five Elements, the Fire Attribute is the fiercest. However, the violent and berserk qualities of Thunder and Lightning surpass even fierce fire by several times! Therefore, the difficulty in converting Qi and Blood to Thunder Nature and controlling it precisely is far beyond basic Five Elements, which means you will endure much more hardship. In this aspect, you must be mentally prepared.”
Su Lin nodded without hesitation.
Having chosen this path, he wouldn’t back down due to any difficulties.
He had considerable confidence in his own talent for Qi and Blood control.
Su Qi looked at his nephew’s determined eyes, feeling hopeful in his heart.
After all, he felt his own talent in this matter wasn’t as great as his nephew’s.
Even he was able to master this move.
Given Su Lin’s demonstrated comprehension and control, as long as there’s no safety issues, there’s no reason he wouldn’t learn it.
“Of course, Thunder Nature doesn’t only have disadvantages; its power and destructiveness surpass the basic Five Elements Properties, and there are some mysterious applications. But besides the difficulty in control…” Su Qi continued: “For a village outpost like ours, finding suitable electricity sources is quite troublesome. Technology related to electricity requires at least a Level 6 Safe House to access.
“However, Shunfeng Travel Group fortunately has no shortage of generators. Now that the rain has stopped, and the afternoon market is opening, you should go find Old Que’er to inquire.”
Mentioning Shunfeng Travel Group, Su Lin immediately pictured their technologically sophisticated exoskeleton-powered lower limbs.
Compared to his family’s still using oil lamps, this technological gap is truly astonishing.
Nonetheless, the information revealed in his second uncle’s words invigorated him.
Reaching Level 6 in the Safe House would allow regaining electrical technology?
This made him more hopeful for the future.
Who wouldn’t miss the convenience of the technology era having experienced it?
If only there could be mobile phones and the internet again… Su Lin shook his head, discarding the distant thought.
…
Training for property transformation is not a day’s work; it can’t be rushed.
For the rest of the morning, Su Lin immersed himself in practicing the Thirteen Techniques of the Miao Blade.
The Miao Blade combines the strengths of both saber and spear, its usage complex and varied.
The primary task for beginners is to firmly memorize these thirteen routines, engrave each move into their bones, and only then can they decode and refine them step by step until mastering them flawlessly and effortlessly.
Fortunately, Su Lin had an exceptional memory even before martial arts, and after practicing, almost reached the realm of photographic memory.
His second uncle dismantled the thirteen techniques and demonstrated them one by one; he focused intently, imprinting the essentials of each movement, the direction of power, and the coordination of footwork into his mind.
Immediately, he physically mimicked and practiced each move.
At this moment, the control over his swordsmanship achieved through diligent training of ’Five Hundred Transformations into One,’ combined with the refined control of his body after unlocking the Tendon Lock, finally bore astonishing results.
As he immersed himself completely, the rate of his progress was visibly discernible.
“Already starting to decode the routines? How long has it been?”
Su Qi, sitting cross-legged with eyes closed to calm his breathing, behind his half-closed eyelids couldn’t conceal his deep astonishment.
When he was learning swordsmanship, even with talent, it took him considerable time to comprehend the basics.
Even if he had Su Lin’s current physical condition and control, he absolutely wouldn’t be able to achieve this level in such a short time.
Even more impressive is that Su Lin hadn’t undergone much practical combat honing yet.
“This kid’s comprehension… truly exceptional,” Su Qi thought to himself.
…
The entire morning, Su Lin was completely absorbed, fully immersed in the world of swordsmanship.
Until he returned from that state of complete focus, he discovered that his second uncle’s figure had long vanished from the Martial Arts Training Room.
Unable to find his second uncle to share the insights and gains of the morning, Su Lin felt a bit down.
“Indeed, as Second Uncle said…” He weighed the standardized long saber that had accompanied him for more than two weeks, its blade seemingly unable to withstand his current power, emitting a faint buzz, “This saber… is indeed no longer suitable.”
Too light, too fragile.
After a morning of exercise, he yearned for a sword that was heavier, longer, with a more stable center of gravity, and more robust and resilient.
“The blade should be an inch longer, the hilt slightly shorter, and the weight needs to be heavier.”
Su Lin squinted slightly, measuring the saber in reality while sketching the image of an ideal weapon in his mind.
The length of the Rock Python’s snake bone was adequate as the main material for the sword, but it needed refined ore for added weight and hardness.
Otherwise, the Glazed Cannon entry’s side effect of reducing durability by twenty percent might cause the new blade to chip or even break against a powerful enemy.
“It’s about time, the market should be opening, right? I need to find suitable ores…” Su Lin mused as he tidied up, “But I am clueless about ores, who in the family knows about them?”
He packed his belongings and went downstairs, only to find the Su Family’s old mansion empty, unaware of his sister-in-law and little Su Yingying’s whereabouts.
Helplessly, he had to go to the market solo to try his luck.
After the rain, the doomsday sky stunningly displayed a clear azure, washed away the usual yellowing, bringing a refreshing sense of peace.
Village roads had puddles everywhere, heavy boots splashing murky water from toxic rain accumulation.
There were notably more unfamiliar faces than yesterday.
The Hunting Group was on full alert, patrolling around in shifts.
At the village entrance, limits on entry were implemented; each outside village or wandering force was allowed only a few to enter.
Otherwise, the flow of people during this trade period exceeding usual could completely jam the small Wuyin Village, also posing safety risks.
The allure of the Tier One Mechanism Blueprint is simply too great.
Su Lin headed to the market, greeted by the villagers of Wuyin Village along the way, their tone conveying warmth and respect:
“Brother Lin’er, have you had lunch yet?”
“Brother Lin! Good afternoon!”
“Young Master Lin, when will your Safe House take in tenants again? I’m in the Flesh Lock Realm; can I give it a try? I… I can warm the bed, you know~”
Listening to the villagers’ greetings, Su Lin was momentarily taken aback.
Since when had he become so popular?
Until he heard a young villager excitedly shout:
“Brother Lin! I heard it, you fiercely taught a rather skilled outside village lass a lesson the other day! It was so satisfying to watch! When will you show me a move or two as well? I’ll treat you to Gouhuo Tavern’s braised pork!”
Only then did Su Lin realize. It turned out that his story of beating Song Yiyi had spread in the village.
In such a time when external pressure increased and people felt uneasy, the formidable strength he exhibited undoubtedly injected confidence into the villagers, earning heartfelt respect.
At this moment, in the villagers’ eyes, he was no longer just the privileged young master “Young Master Lin” under the Su Family’s protection but “Brother Lin,” recognized through his own strength.
Su Lin’s mouth slightly curved, revealing a trace of a smile.
Was this respect from the Su Family’s prestige or from his own fists?
To him, it didn’t matter anymore.
Source: Webnovel.com, updated by novlove.com
