Chapter 200: Three Secret Techniques

Dean was naturally looking forward to the guidance of ‘White Rose’.

It was not only because of her reputation that had long spread, but more because of the secret sword techniques and Body Forging Techniques she mastered—in his previous life, he had missed such an opportunity because of his ‘frivolity’.

And this time, he naturally would not miss it!

As for thoughts like ‘my own uniqueness should be favored by fate, I am the Child of Destiny’?

Dean, after accumulating experience, would no longer be so childish and arrogant.

After all, the final facts of the previous life proved that he was just a little luckier than others.

Moreover, he had not even grasped that little bit of luck properly.

Thinking of the mistakes that had originally happened, Dean took a deep breath, performed a Knight’s Salute to ‘White Rose’, and said with a very solemn tone: “I hope to receive the guidance of ‘White Rose’ My Lord!”

“This is itself one of the purposes of my coming here!”

‘White Rose’ spoke slowly in her characteristically soft voice, then, facing the delight revealed on Dean’s face, she gently shook her head, her tone still soft as she said: “However, although I know six Basic Body-Forging Secret Techniques, four Advanced Secret Techniques, and two high-level Secret Techniques, none of them match a top-tier Talent like ‘Giant Transformation’… And as far as I know, the only Body-Forging Secret Technique that can match the ‘Giant Transformation’ Talent is the Secret Technique of the City Royal Family; but, that is obviously impossible!”

The Secret Techniques of various Royal Families were called top-tier Secret Techniques; for people outside the Royal Family to obtain them, it was fundamentally impossible.

Even for people within the Royal Family, obtaining such an Inheritance was extremely difficult.

It was just like Emerald; even that Young King did not have such a qualification; and the only one who had obtained the complete Inheritance was the Emerald Grand Duke.

“‘Giant Transformation’ is just an accident. Although it allows me to be smoother, I will not view it as the only option. I am willing to learn other Body-Forging Secret Techniques from you!”

Dean said solemnly—for Dean, a general Skill like the Body-Forging Secret Technique was definitely ‘the more the better’.

“Among the six Basic Secret Techniques, three are Body Forging Techniques from the Military Camps of various countries. Of the remaining three, two are only suitable for female s. Among the four Advanced Secret Techniques, two are also advancements of those two Basic Secret Techniques. And as for those two high-level Secret Techniques…”

As she spoke, a hint of apology appeared on ‘White Rose’s’ face; clearly, those two high-level Secret Techniques were advancements of the two Advanced Secret Techniques.

“Being able to know extra Secret Techniques is already a great fortune for me, even if there are no high-level Secret Techniques!”

Dean, who already knew everything, was not disappointed and remained just as solemn.

“Alright, then… from now on, you call me Instructor. I will tell you the remaining Basic Secret Technique and the two Advanced Secret Techniques, and then, after you choose, help you practice quickly!”

‘White Rose’ nodded, beginning to truly step into the role of a teacher.

“The Basic Secret Technique is [Soft Body Technique]. This is an auxiliary Body Forging Technique. After practicing and mastering the basics, it can make the body softer. Reaching a high level allows the body to twist and change at incredible angles! However, I haven’t reached the highest level; at most, I can only do this much—”

‘White Rose’ raised her right arm as she spoke, and then, that arm wriggled and rotated like a snake; the entire elbow joint was as flexible as the wrist joint.

“The Advanced Secret Technique, the first one, is [Sharp Palm Technique]. This is a Secret Technique for both offense and defense. The main point of change is the hands. At the start, only the fingertips become sharp, but in the end, both hands can become sharp, like knives. And its advanced high-level Secret Technique is [Sharp Body Technique], which can turn the whole body into a sharp blade! However, I only know [Sharp Palm Technique]!”

Similarly, ‘White Rose’ demonstrated to Dean. She still raised her right arm, but this time only the entire palm changed—that fair, tender-looking palm became even whiter in the next moment, but a sharp sensation, like a blade edge, appeared on it.

Feeling that sharpness, Dean did not doubt at all that these palms had any difference from real blades; they even far surpassed ordinary swords.

“The Advanced Secret Technique, the second one, is [Stone Body Technique]. This is a purely defensive Secret Technique that acts on the whole body. It can gradually improve defensive ability, and in the end, can reach the level of rock-like defense for the whole body. It is the Secret Technique I think is most suitable for your ‘Giant Transformation’; however, its advanced high-level Secret Technique, [Steel Body Technique], I similarly do not know!”

For the demonstration again, ‘White Rose’ still raised that arm, except, the change of [Stone Body Technique] was even more subtle, so ‘White Rose’ picked up the Dagger at her waist and stabbed her own arm.

Ding!

Amidst the crisp sound, sparks flew from ‘White Rose’s’ arm without any damage.

After putting away the Dagger, ‘White Rose’ looked at Dean and asked: “Which one do you want to start with? I suggest you choose [Stone Body Technique]; after all, this is the Secret Technique most suitable for your ‘Giant Transformation’!”

“Can you tell me the key points of all three Secret Techniques first, before I make a choice?”

Dean asked with a hint of hesitation.

“Of course!”

‘White Rose’ did not hesitate, treating it only as Dean wanting a more detailed comparison. Moreover, she would have told Dean all three Secret Techniques anyway; this was just doing it a bit earlier. Therefore, for the next period, ‘White Rose’ began to explain the key points of the three Secret Techniques in detail.

And Dean, facing points he didn’t understand, did not hold back and asked directly.

It took about an hour before the three Secret Techniques were recorded in Dean’s mind, and some key points were also exceptionally clear, without confusion.

“[Soft Body Technique] is the simplest. For entry, with your current body, one month is enough. The difficulty of [Sharp Palm Technique] and [Stone Body Technique] is similar; for entry, both need roughly three months… The herbs needed for them, I have already prepared for you and will be delivered here shortly.”

After explaining the key points of the three Secret Techniques, ‘White Rose’ informed Dean about further issues regarding the practice of the three Secret Techniques.

“Every afternoon, I will set aside one hour to help you practice!”

After thinking for a moment, ‘White Rose’ spoke again.

“Thank you again for your guidance!”

Dean thanked the other party sincerely.

“This is the Grand Duke’s order; you do not need to thank me… As for Sword Techniques, although I know some Secret Inheritance, they are not suitable for males. I can only guide you in terms of experience!” ‘White Rose’ said as she looked around. Clearly, after entering a role similar to a Teacher, this Swordsmanship Commander was exceptionally serious. Finally, she said: “This place is not suitable… Is there a suitable place outside the Knight Order?”

Outside the Knight Order?

Dean was stunned, and immediately understood the goodwill of this Grand Duke’s Swordsmanship Commander—the other party was unwilling to let him be embarrassed in front of her subordinates. Naturally, Dean also did not want to lose face in front of his subordinates and have the ‘invincible’ belief he established be broken. Therefore, he immediately said: “Please follow me!”

Dean and the Grand Duke’s Swordsmanship Commander walked out of the Knight Order’s courtyard side by side, heading towards an open space outside.

“This is one of the routes we run during morning training; there is no one here at this time!”

Dean introduced this open space.

“Then, shall we begin? I will try my best to suppress my Strength to a level similar to yours!”

‘White Rose’ looked at Dean, but did not make much movement. Dean, however, drew his Longsword without hesitation—although the other party looked weak, the identity of a Silver Knight was real. Compared with his current Strength, the gap could be described as a chasm.

Even if she suppressed her Strength to his current level, it was the same!

Therefore, under such premises, some tricks in Sword Techniques would be minimized.

Moreover, the two were just sparring, and Dean had always appeared as a ‘Knight’ in front of others. Such tricks, Dean certainly could not use.

So, after drawing the sword, Dean thrust his sword out.

There was Strength, and there was Speed; the technique displayed a feeling of openness and fairness.

‘White Rose’ dodged sideways, then, the Longsword at her waist leaped into her hand, and she also thrust her sword out.

Ding!

Dean returned his sword to block, and then, swept across.

This time, Dean quietly activated [Military Swordsmanship (Emerald)]. Suddenly, the speed of the Longsword increased instantly, like a bolt of Lightning sweeping towards ‘White Rose’s’ arm.

However, the Longsword in ‘White Rose’s’ hand also accelerated at the same time.

It was even faster than Dean’s Longsword.

Ding!

After another crisp sound, Dean’s Longsword was firmly ‘pressed’ onto the ground—the tip of the Longsword in ‘White Rose’s’ hand pierced the tip of Dean’s Longsword, pressing it against the ground.

Dean tried to pull his Longsword with force, but he felt as if the sword in front of him was like a mountain; it could not move at all.

“I lost!”

Dean said with a bitter smile.

“No, my defense exceeded your level—your foundation is more solid than I imagined, and your Sword Technique has long surpassed that of ordinary peers!”

‘White Rose’ said very seriously.

But the bitterness at the corner of Dean’s mouth became even richer—words like this, if placed on others, would naturally make them overjoyed; after all, this was praise from a Silver Knight.

But placed on a former ‘Gold’, on Dean.

It only made Dean recall how terrible his ‘Sword Technique’ really was.

“‘White Rose’ beats people. Please, allow me to invite you to reside in Tier Town; I have a newly purchased house there!”

To shift the resentment in his heart, Dean said bluntly.