Night fell, and the cold wind howled.
After a busy day collecting firewood for the winter outside, Naril and Thorin returned to the ship hungry and cold.
Before they even boarded the ship, they smelled an enticing aroma. This aroma was different from the usual meals; it was an exotic and delicious smell they had never smelled before.
The two, without caring about their appearance, rushed to the dining room, eager to see what was for dinner tonight.
When they arrived at the dining room, the other four were already sitting at the table waiting for them.
When Ron saw the two return, he smiled and said, "You're finally back. Hurry up and take your seats for dinner!"
Naril and Thorin were stunned when they saw the untouched dinner on the table!
"Lord Ron, why didn't you start eating first and waited for us two servants!"
Naril bowed his head and asked carefully.
Ron smiled. "This is just a minor matter. I don't have to have dinner with you every day, but if I do, please don't worry about these useless formalities. I think you must be hungry! Try Miss Lir's cooking!"
Upon hearing this, both expressed their gratitude and quickly sat at the table, gobbling up the food.
"Um! So delicious!"
"Delicious!"
"Miss Lir, what did you make today?"
Seeing everyone enjoying the food, Lir said happily, "This is a new cooking method that Lord Ron taught me, called Steamed Grouper. Paired with black bread and mushroom broth, isn't it delicious?"
"Delicious, so delicious!"
"That's right. I've never eaten such a delicacy. The fish is so tender and fragrant. I don't even know how to describe its deliciousness!"
Lir smiled knowingly. "Eat slowly. Don't rush! There's a lot more. I'll make something else delicious for you tomorrow!"
After saying that, Lir stared at Ron and smiled.
Yes, this cooking skill was taught by Ron. To be precise, after he activated the [Mastery of Cooking]] skill, he bestowed it on Li using the [High-yield battles] skill.
Then he told Lir the recipe for Steamed Grouper, and she easily mastered the dish.
The most crucial part here is this [High-yield battles] skill.
[High-yield battles]: Active Skill LV5
You can bestow your own power and attributes to a target without time limit.
If the target defeats or kills an enemy, you will obtain 40% - 100% of that enemy's power. The benefit is determined based on the enemy's damage situation.
If the target to whom you bestow power is defeated or killed, you will lose 20% - 100% of your investment. The loss is determined based on the damage situation of your investment target.
There is a one-day cooldown period, and for the same target, it can only be used three times.
Ron had never used this skill before because there was no suitable candidate and he only regarded it as a plundering skill.
Now he understands that it can also be used as a nurturing skill.
As long as he learns a few more skills, such as Long Axe Mastery, Spear Mastery, Sword Mastery, or proficiency in some other weapons.
And then bestow them to the people around through the [High-yield battles] skill. Although there is only one proficiency skill, for others, it is also a huge increase in strength.
Then it won't be long before everyone around him will become weapon masters.
Of course, this matter can't be rushed. It also requires testing the character and personality of these people. If abilities are bestowed randomly and one is betrayed later, it would be a waste.
He plans to use this as a reward for those who have made contributions so that everyone is willing to work diligently.
For now, the three wilderness experts are not within his consideration because he doesn't know them well.
The main people he considers now are Christie and Lir.
Not to mention Christie. Ron originally wanted to bestow his second talent [Bow Mastery] on her and let her train an eagle companion.
Unfortunately, Christie has not awakened Qi Force, so this is useless to her.
So he could only bestow the third talent, Unarmed Combat Mastery on her. Although there are only two skills, it can greatly improve her physical fitness and survival ability.
Since a person can be used three times, Ron is prepared to bestow three talents on Christie. Except for the first, Sword Specialization, the rest can be given.
However, he has to wait a little. First, see if Christie can awaken Qi Force. If she does, give her the second talent. If she can't awaken, then it's up to her.
As for Lir, it's the same, but not the first three talents. She can choose any of the others.
Thinking of this, Ron smiled and asked Lir: "Lir, you have improved the meals for the territory. I want to reward you!"
When Lir heard this, she was overjoyed and quickly asked happily: "What are you going to reward me?"
Ron didn't directly answer what the reward was but instead asked: "What do you think of my martial arts skills?"
"Of course, they are extremely powerful!" Lir suddenly remembered something and said: "Could your reward be to teach me swordsmanship?"
"Do you want to learn?" Ron asked in return.
Lir was distressed and said: "Of course, I want to learn so that I can protect myself. But, I think your sword is so heavy. I guess I can't even lift it!"
Ron smiled, took a dagger from his waist, spun it a few times in his hand, and then tossed the dagger upwards.
The dagger kept spinning in the air, drew a beautiful arc, and precisely landed in the middle hole of a doughnut in front of Lir, firmly nailing it to the table.
"How about the dagger?" Ron asked: "If you learn it, even if your strength is inferior to an ordinary person, they won't be your opponent."
"Um!" Lir couldn't contain her excitement and kept nodding.
"Alright! I'll teach you in a few days!" At this point, Ron smiled mysteriously:
"And I promise that as long as you learn for one day, you can become a weapon master with a dagger!"
"Really? Just one day of learning?"
"Of course! You'll know then!" Ron nodded confidently: "However, after you become a weapon master, don't attack your own people!"
"No, no!" Lir was beaming with joy: "I'm an honest girl!"
"Ha ha..."
When the three wilderness experts heard that Ron was going to personally teach Lir the skill and that it could be learned in one day, they were all extremely envious.
They only regretted that they didn't have anything remarkable to contribute to the territory.
However, Thorin suddenly thought of something and took a medicine bag from his waist, smiling and saying:
"Lord Ron, when I was collecting firewood today, I saw some medicinal herbs and brought them back together.
This is the root of a vine. It has a hemostatic effect. I hope to hand it over to the territory to make a little contribution!"
Ron was somewhat amused and frustrated upon hearing this. He already knew that Thorin was good at medicinal herbs, but before, he didn't show any indication. However, today, after seeing there was a reward, he was finally willing to reveal his specialty.
"Thank you very much for your contribution. I hope you can continue to contribute useful medicinal herbs. Of course, I won't let you contribute for nothing. As long as your contribution is sufficient, I will also teach you a martial art. I just don't know, what do you want to learn?"
"Thank you, Lord Ron, for your magnanimity. I will definitely work hard." Thorin smiled:
"I hope to learn double knives, sir. Do you think it's okay?"
"No problem! I'll also let you learn it in one day when the time comes!"