Chapter 56

Gong Lanshen's teaching began very directly.

There was no special ceremony or baptism as Qin Ran had imagined.

Gong Lanshen simply demonstrated three postures.

Sitting, lying, and walking.

Sitting was done in mid-air, lying was like an infant, and walking involved curling the toes.

Accompanied by Gong Lanshen's voice, each posture was explained in great detail, especially the finer points, which Gong Lanshen repeatedly emphasized.

"Although they are small details, these details are the essence of this body-strengthening technique!"

"When sitting, the spine must be straight, and it cannot wobble!"

"When lying down, your breathing should be long and deep, and your body should curl up like an infant!"

"When walking, curl your toes, and each step should create a vibration that starts small and then spreads throughout your body!"

...

[Gong Lanshen is teaching you the Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique. Do you want to spend 1 Gold Skill Point to learn it?]

"Yes!"

Qin Ran was taken aback by the system prompt.

However, this did not prevent him from making a firm choice.

Qin Ran still hadn't figured out what the Gold Skill Points were for, but the prefix alone indicated their value.

However, no matter how precious something was, if it couldn't be turned into strength, it was useless to Qin Ran at this moment.

He needed to become stronger faster.

And this was the opportunity right in front of him!

[Learn Skill: Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique (Basic)]

[Name: Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique (Basic)]

[Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution, Spirit, Perception]

[Skill Category: Support]

[Effect: You know how to use special postures and breathing to strengthen yourself, +1 to all attributes]

[Cost: Stamina]

[Learning Requirements: Strength F+, Agility F+, Constitution F+, Spirit F+, Perception F+]

[Note: This was once a mandatory course for Dawn Church knights, determining the level of their other skills!]

A warm surge erupted from Qin Ran's heart.

It instantly spread throughout his body, purifying his soul.

When Qin Ran came to his senses, he immediately felt his own strength.

The [Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique] had almost transformed him in a short time!

"All attributes +1!"

Looking at the effect description of the [Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique (Basic)], Qin Ran immediately felt that the 1 Gold Skill Point was well worth it.

[Attributes: Strength E; Agility E; Constitution E; Spirit E-; Perception D-]

The gain in attributes already exceeded the total of other skills.

After all, Qin Ran had no skills to increase his Spirit attribute.

Breathing deeply several times, Qin Ran finally calmed down.

Then, he saw Gong Lanshen with an incredulous look on his face.

"You, you've mastered it?"

The Guardian Knight's words were stammering.

Although he had previously said things like, "While carrying out your plan, you can also enhance your strength," Gong Lanshen had never expected Qin Ran to master it after just one demonstration, and to such a proficient degree.

This was too incredible!

After all, Tilly, whom he highly regarded, had taken four years to reach this level.

Although Gong Lanshen believed Qin Ran's talent was much better than Tilly's, it was still too good!

For a moment, the Guardian Knight was completely stunned.

"I've always learned things faster than others!"

Looking at Gong Lanshen, Qin Ran said what he had already thought of.

It wasn't intentional deception.

Just a necessity.

Some things, Qin Ran could never say.

Qin Ran had a deeper understanding of "white lies" after entering the underground game.

"Is that so?"

Gong Lanshen looked at Qin Ran, his eyes filled with curiosity.

He wasn't doubting Qin Ran's words, but the talent Qin Ran displayed was truly terrifying. In the secret records of the Dawn Church, only those confirmed as "Children of God" could reach such a level.

But the most recent record of a "Child of God" was five hundred years ago.

It was too long ago, and even a Guardian Knight like Gong Lanshen couldn't distinguish it.

But one thing was certain: Qin Ran had indeed mastered the basics of the [Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique] instantly.

For Gong Lanshen, who had practiced this technique since childhood, Qin Ran's transformation was impossible to hide.

The curiosity sparked by this made the Guardian Knight almost unable to contain himself.

"Learn things faster than others?"

"I have another set of self-defense techniques!"

"Watch carefully!"

He said this.

Gong Lanshen didn't suppress or hide his curiosity. As soon as he finished speaking, he began a series of kicking movements, explaining each one.

[Gong Lanshen is teaching you the Bessica Kicking Technique. Do you want to spend 1 Skill Point to learn it?]

Qin Ran was completely stunned.

He couldn't imagine such good fortune!

If it weren't inappropriate, he would have given Gong Lanshen a warm hug.

"Did I trigger some hidden setting?"

Qin Ran thought to himself.

Clearly, the reason Gong Lanshen was doing this was because he had instantly learned the [Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique].

Immediately, Qin Ran smiled inwardly at the value of spending 1 Gold Skill Point.

It was truly worth more than its cost!

Qin Ran evaluated it this way.

And learning the [Bessica Kicking Technique]?

There was no hesitation!

"Yes!"

[Learn Skill: Bessica Kicking Technique (Basic)]

[Name: Bessica Kicking Technique (Basic)]

[Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution]

[Skill Category: Attack]

[Effect: Your legs are more agile than your hands. When attacking with your legs, the second attack will receive a +1 Agility attribute bonus]

[Cost: Stamina]

[Learning Requirements: Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique]

[Note: Remember that the skill level of the Bessica Kicking Technique cannot exceed the level of the Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique!]

...

The knowledge was infused into his mind, and his body's coordination improved simultaneously.

When everything was complete, Qin Ran immediately kicked out with both legs.

Bang!

A leg shadow swept through the air, creating a dull sound.

At this moment, Qin Ran's Strength and Agility attributes were both at E level. With the [Unarmed Combat: Proficient in Leg Combat] and [Bessica Kicking Technique], his Strength and Agility attributes reached E+ level during the second leg attack.

Such strength would make him an absolute champion among weightlifters, and such speed would make him an absolute champion among sprinters.

Bang, Bang, Bang!

A series of leg shadows spread out in front of Qin Ran, some fast, some slow, each carrying immense power.

Gong Lanshen, standing to the side, stared with wide eyes.

A Child of God!

A true Child of God!

Gong Lanshen exclaimed inwardly.

A long-lost excitement appeared in his heart, but it quickly dissipated.

A faint sadness spread through his heart.

If it had appeared fifty years ago...

Such thoughts uncontrollably appeared in Gong Lanshen's mind.

Then, they all turned into a sigh.

Life has no "ifs."

Gong Lanshen quietly watched Qin Ran perform the [Bessica Kicking Technique].

This kicking technique had no specific moves; its essence lay in the use of one's own strength. It was a way to generate power, making your legs faster.

Of course, if you reached a high level, it could have other extensions.

For example, using your hands!

The current Qin Ran naturally hadn't reached such a level.

However, Gong Lanshen believed Qin Ran would soon achieve it.

After all, he was a Child of God!

...

Almost exhausted, Qin Ran finally stopped.

Qin Ran naturally hoped Gong Lanshen would teach him more skills, but to his disappointment, Gong Lanshen seemed distracted and didn't notice him.

However, this didn't make Qin Ran complain.

After all, according to the skill book's classification, the [Bessica Kicking Technique] should be a Magic-level skill, and the [Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique] should be a Rare-level skill! For Qin Ran, learning these two skills was already a great achievement, even if he failed the main mission of this dungeon.

Of course, Qin Ran would never intentionally abandon the main mission.

Qin Ran supported his knees with his hands, and his nearly depleted stamina began to recover rapidly. His body involuntarily followed the breathing and movement patterns of the [Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique].

A faint warmth spread through his body with each breath.

It was very strange!

"The [Dawn Knight Body-Strengthening Technique] is the foundation that all Dawn Church knights must practice, and it is also the foundation for other techniques!"

"It requires time to hone to reach the desired level!"

"And when it reaches a high level, learning other techniques becomes much easier!"

Gong Lanshen's voice echoed in Qin Ran's ears.

His tone changed slightly, but it quickly returned to normal.

Qin Ran didn't notice this change, but he thanked Gong Lanshen with great respect, even though the system notes already contained these tips.

"Qin Ran, don't waste your talent!"

"Similarly, remember your kindness!"

"We need to focus on the main task—the guy named 'Evan'!"

Gong Lanshen didn't sternly warn Qin Ran but instead advised him in a serious tone before shifting the topic to the main issue—

The one who coveted the Dawn Church's thousand-year wealth!