Infinite Awakening: My Exp Doubles Everyday novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Major Success

In the warm afternoon light, Xiang Yu moved with practiced efficiency through the pavilion’s kitchen, preparing the midday meal with methodical precision. The familiar ritual had become a cornerstone of his daily routine, offering a brief respite from his relentless training regimen. The aromas of simmering broth and fresh herbs filled the space, creating an inviting atmosphere that soon drew his junior sister to the dining area.

Li Yao arrived with her usual punctuality but displayed none of her typical exuberance. She ate with uncharacteristic haste, her attention seemingly focused on matters beyond the present moment. Though her behavior struck Xiang Yu as peculiar, he refrained from prying. Whatever occupied her thoughts was her business—questioning would only risk entangling him in potential complications he desperately wished to avoid. After finishing her meal with remarkable speed, she departed without lingering, leaving behind a silence laden with unspoken curiosity.

Elder Guo, who had observed the girl’s unusual demeanor with equal interest, likewise chose discretion over inquiry. Instead, he turned his attention to Xiang Yu, producing a carefully wrapped bundle from within his robes.

"Here, this is for you," the elder announced, extending the package with casual dignity.

Xiang Yu accepted the offering with appropriate reverence, his fingers carefully unwrapping the protective cloth to reveal a sword nestled within. Xiang Yu’s eyes widened. A sword—not a practice weapon of wood or dulled metal, but a genuine blade. Though only classified as a low-level magical treasure in the grand hierarchy of weapons, the significance wasn’t lost on him. In a world where equipment was ranked meticulously—Common, Magical, Spiritual, Divine, Heavenly, and Immortal, each further subdivided into low, mid, and high tiers—even this modest blade represented substantial progress. Besides, he wasn’t going to use it to fight so it didn’t matter.

He tested the sword’s weight and balance, executing experimental swings that cut through the air with satisfying whispers. The weapon felt natural in his grip, neither too heavy nor too light, responding to his movements with intuitive harmony. Whether this comfort stemmed from the sword’s superior craftsmanship or his growing familiarity with sword techniques remained unclear—but ultimately irrelevant. What mattered was the undeniable improvement over his previous training sword.

With brief but sincere thanks to his master, Xiang Yu returned to his practice ground, eager to continue his advancement with this newly acquired asset. The afternoon passed in a blur of focused repetition, each movement honed through countless iterations as the sun traced its arc across the azure sky.

Evening brought another shared meal, during which Li Yao maintained her unusual reticence. Though Xiang Yu noticed her continued preoccupation, he deliberately avoided dwelling on potential causes. Whatever had captured her attention represented precisely the kind of protagonist-centered drama he strived to avoid. Better to focus on controllable variables—like his own cultivation progress—than speculate about matters beyond his influence.

After dinner concluded, he returned to his solitary practice, his new sword cutting through the darkness with precise arcs that gradually refined with each repetition. The night deepened around him, stars wheeling overhead as he maintained his relentless pace until the familiar blue screen materialized before his eyes:

[Calculating Settlement]

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[Mountain Heart Scripture: 2nd Layer (32/200) (+10/200)]

[Basic Knife Technique: Intermediate (200/300)]

[Basic Sword Technique: Beginner (50/100) (+50/100)]

[Experience Points Doubled]

[Basic Sword Technique: Beginner (50/100) → Minor Success (0/200)]

[Basic Knife Technique: Intermediate (200/300) → Major Success (0/400)]

[Mountain Heart Scripture: 2nd Layer (32/200) → 2nd Layer (64/200)]

[Next Settlement: 23:59:59]

Xiang Yu studied the notification with undisguised wonder. Fifty points accumulated in his sword technique after just one day of practice? The progress defied conventional expectations, though logical explanations existed. His extended practice session—stretching from midnight to midnight—certainly contributed, but the primary factor likely stemmed from technique transference. His intermediate mastery of knife techniques had created foundational understanding that transferred naturally to the similar discipline of swordsmanship.

This revelation opened intriguing possibilities. Similar techniques might advance with comparable efficiency, creating potential pathways for accelerated growth. However, what truly captured his attention was his knife technique’s advancement to Major Success—a milestone few cultivators achieved, at least not in such a short time.

For a brief, indulgent moment, pride flickered through him—he didn’t believe that people at the second layer of Body Refining possessed a technique at Major Success mastery. This meant that he was practically invincible in the same realm.

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