"Gracie," Harry called out.
Gracie turned around to see who was calling her.
"Harry..." she said, surprised.
"Why are you here? I thought you already had your techniques," Harry asked.
"I do have some techniques, but I wanted some for my body tempering. Are you also here for body tempering techniques since Qi techniques are useless for us?" Gracie asked.
Hearing this, Harry came closer to Gracie as if he were sharing a secret.
"I can also cultivate Qi," he whispered.
Gracie chuckled and said, "Yeah, yeah, let's go inside and get our techniques."
At this time, Liam, Blake, and Tyler also joined them.
Harry introduced all of them.
"You must already know that the best techniques aren't here," Liam said.
"A junk for someone can be gold for another. Techniques are such things. Some techniques can be effective for certain types of people. For example, a self-harm battle technique can be best for someone with a healing element type," Gracie explained.
Listening to her reasoning, they realized if they chose a technique based on their capabilities, it could turn out best for them.
"I advise you to choose techniques after the awakening of your elements. Then you can choose the most suitable techniques for you," Gracie advised.
"Then should we get one or not?" Tyler asked, scratching his head.
"Ahh... you can get some basic techniques that won't take long to learn. Once you reach elemental mastery, you can get better and more suitable techniques," Gracie said.
Harry was impressed by her knowledge. He now understood the difference between a normal cultivator and a young master of a big family.
They entered the library, but there were no books. Instead, several thousand crystals were there with basic information written on a board beneath them and surrounded by a red circle of almost 5 meter radius.
Some of the crystals were green, and some were red, indicating the technique was already taken by another student.
Harry went through several techniques, reading their descriptions.
As Gracie mentioned, there were many techniques that could be suitable for particular people.
He chose three techniques that he liked the most.
The first technique was a simple movement technique called 'Phantom Stride.' It was a high-level movement technique that allows the practitioner to move in complete silence, making it seem as if they vanished from sight. It is particularly effective in one-on-one combat or when attempting to evade detection in hard environments.
To learn this technique, there were several steps. First was Breath Control, where the user begins by regulating their breathing to lower their heart rate and quiet their presence, merging their aura with the surrounding shadows.
Next, he had to Focus Qi, concentrating his Qi in his lower limbs, enhancing his muscle strength and reaction speed.
Other aspects included learning Swift Movement, Silent Footwork, and most importantly, Awareness of Surroundings, which helps him hide in any situation.
To master the Phantom Stride, one must undergo rigorous training to enhance their physical capabilities and attune their senses to the slightest changes in their surroundings. This often involves exercises in pitch-black environments or blindfolded drills to increase non-visual senses.
The second technique was 'Serpent's Coil.' It is a sophisticated sword technique that involves the deceptive and unpredictable nature of a serpent's movement.
This sword technique emphasizes fluidity, precision, and the element of surprise. It draws inspiration from the movements of a serpent, allowing the swordsman to strike from unexpected angles with deceptive speed.
The practitioner adopts a loose, flexible stance that allows for quick shifts in direction and posture. The sword is wielded in a winding pattern, making it difficult for opponents to predict the next move or point of attack.
At opportune moments, the swordsman launches quick, piercing strikes aimed at vital points, mimicking a serpent's bite. There is no pause between movements; each strike flows into the next, keeping the opponent on the defensive and unable to counterattack.
This technique was likely not picked by others because people often choose more aggressive styles and techniques that have a firm stance.
Mastery of the Serpent's Coil requires diligent practice of sword handling and body coordination.
Harry chose this because it was somewhat similar to Gracie's technique, where he had to match his flow with his enemies.
The last technique was 'Iron Body Technique.' It was meant to strengthen one's vitality. Harry was unsure why this technique was not taken.
Although practicing this technique is very hard, the results are worth it. To train with this technique, the user needs to do rigorous training with different elements such as fire, water, dirt, wind, and more.
Over time, using it, Harry could improve his vitality and be less damaged by these elements.
When Harry was about to take the technique, another man also came within the 5-meter radius of the crystal. The rule was that if two people were within a 5-meter radius, the technique couldn't be copied. One had to leave the circle for the other to copy.
"I am taking this. You go somewhere else," the other guy said to Harry in an arrogant tone.
When Harry saw him, he was a good-looking, handsome boy. Harry could tell from the first impression that he was some arrogant young master of a big family.
"Oh, I also want this technique, you know," Harry scoffed.
The young master's eyes shrank because it was rare for someone to say no to him.
"Don't you know who I am? My name is Master Jake," he exclaimed.
Harry used his inspect skill on him.
[Qi cultivation: Foundation building level 9
Body cultivation: Foundation building level 9]
This guy was in 100 ranks so Harry had assumed he must be a elemental master but he can't be more wrong.
He was sure that this man had acquired it by threatening others with his family name or by giving favors to others.
"I'm not giving it to you. If you don't leave in the next 10 seconds, I'll make you feel intimidate with ground," Harry said feeling more confident.