Chapter 38: Jian Ling II

Ram remembered the effortless control he'd experienced in his memories—the leaves blurring as they zipped through the air.

But now, as he tried to control Jian Ling's blades, they moved sluggishly, draining his spiritual power with each strained motion.

Determined to master this technique, he took a deep breath to steady his racing mind.

"Okay, focus," Ram muttered to himself, "I need to visualize the movements." He closed his eyes for a moment, picturing the blades from his memories—how they swirled and danced around him.

Opening his eyes, he decided to start simply, using just one blade.

He imagined the single blade circling around him with smooth, controlled motions. Slowly, tentatively, he began to move the blade in the pattern he had visualized.

At first, the blade seemed to fight against his control. It stuttered and jerked through the air, making Ram's spiritual power feel like it was being sucked away.

"Come on," he encouraged himself, "You can do this." With every attempt, the movements grew a bit smoother.

It was as if he was rediscovering a skill he had once mastered but had now forgotten.

The strain on his spiritual power lessened as he began to feel a growing sense of connection, like he was remembering something old and familiar.

As he became more comfortable with one blade, Ram began to experiment with two.

Then three. It wasn't long before he was juggling four blades at once.

At first, controlling them was difficult; they collided and scraped against each other, causing him to lose focus.

"Whoa, hold on," he said, trying to regain control. "Let's take it slow."

Gradually, he got used to the sensation of multiple blades moving around him.

The blades started to respond better, their movements becoming more fluid and coordinated.

Soon, they whirled around him with a soft, continuous hum.

He began to experiment with different techniques. He sent the blades through intricate patterns: spirals, figure eights, and even a rudimentary shield made of rapidly spinning blades.

Each attempt felt like unlocking a dusty corner of his mind, the memories of how to control the blades coming back to him.

The biggest challenge he faced was accuracy, and he knew he needed more practice to improve his control and refine his techniques.

"If I can level up the Thousand Leaf Pinnacle technique," Ram thought, "I'll gain more experience and improve my control over the blades."

He looked at Jian Ling, who hovered beside him, her sword-like leaves shimmering in the fading light of the evening.

"Thank you, Jian Ling," he said softly, a smile on his face. "With you by my side, I feel much stronger. Let's continue to grow and become even more powerful together."

Jian Ling nodded, her cold face softening slightly as if acknowledging his gratitude.

Ram packed up the mushrooms he had matured earlier and headed toward the first pharmaceutical store on his list.

The streets were now bustling with merchants, buyers, and mercenaries, their chatter filling the evening air.

"With these mushrooms, I'm on the right track," he thought. "Next, I'll find Liam, gather more resources, and prepare for the upcoming mission."

It didn't take long for him to reach the store. Inside, the air was filled with the rich scent of herbs and spices. Behind the counter stood a middle-aged woman with a kind smile.

"Good day," she greeted him warmly. "How can I help you?"

"I have some Vitality and Spirit Mushrooms I'd like to sell," Ram said, showing her a sample of each.

The woman's eyes widened in surprise as she examined the mushrooms. "These are high-quality mushrooms," she said.

"We don't see these very often. How many do you have? If you have more of the same quality, I can offer you a higher price than usual."

"I have 36 Vitality Mushrooms and 27 Spirit Mushrooms," Ram replied.

The woman nodded, her smile widening. "We can offer you 6 shadow points per Vitality Mushroom and 9 shadow points per Spirit Mushroom. Does that sound good to you?"

Ram quickly did the math in his head. "That comes to 216 shadow points for the Vitality Mushrooms and 243 shadow points for the Spirit Mushrooms, totaling 459 shadow points. Yes, that's acceptable."

They completed the transaction, and Ram left the store with an increased number of shadow points, enough to buy ordinary transfer materials and combat skills.

"Next stop, Craftsman's Corner," he thought. "It's time to get those professional materials and prepare for the mission ahead."

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