Infinite Awakening: My Exp Doubles Everyday novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Cooking Profession

After finishing dinner, Xiang Yu and Li Yao returned to their training ground, the evening air cool against their skin. This time, Xiang Yu wielded his sword, its weight now familiar in his grip. His focus sharpened as Li Yao approached, her movements fluid and purposeful.

She swung her blade in a graceful arc, forcing Xiang Yu to react quickly. He barely twisted away from the strike, the edge of her sword passing close enough for him to feel the displaced air. Seizing what seemed like an opening, he attempted a counter-attack, lunging forward with determination—only to find himself promptly knocked to the ground.

As he pushed himself back up, dust clinging to his robes, Xiang Yu reflected that despite accepting Aunt Master Huang’s offer, little had fundamentally changed. He still needed to master numerous techniques to reach the perfect level, a path he had already intended to follow given his lack of spiritual roots. The only meaningful difference was his newfound ability to request specific techniques from his Aunt Master.

As long as he demonstrated satisfactory progress, she would continue providing both techniques and resources. Of course, these offerings remained limited to what she could personally contribute. With the experiment’s confidential nature, they couldn’t access the sect’s broader resources—but this hardly concerned Xiang Yu. With his system’s doubling function, he’d become invincible regardless of external support. Resources were merely secondary considerations.

He managed to push Li Yao back an inch during their exchange, a small smile of satisfaction forming on his lips. His moment of pride proved devastatingly premature as Li Yao simply grabbed his sword with her bare hand, halting his attack completely.

Is that even allowed? he wondered, staring at her in disbelief.

"Umm... can I give up?" he asked nervously.

Li Yao’s smile contained no mercy. "Of course not," she replied cheerfully. "If you give up now, you’ll lose all your momentum." Without warning, she lifted him by his sword and threw him over her shoulder.

Xiang Yu landed hard on his back, the impact knocking the breath from his lungs. He stared up at the stars scattered across the night sky, their distant light offering no sympathy for his predicament. Li Yao’s face appeared above him, concern replacing her earlier playfulness.

"Senior brother, are you okay?" she asked, extending her hand while examining him for injuries.

"I’m fine," he assured her, accepting her assistance. "Let’s continue." He rose to his feet, determination outweighing discomfort as they resumed their relentless training.

Their sparring continued until the familiar blue screen materialized before Xiang Yu’s eyes:

[Calculating Settlement]

Recognizing the timing, Xiang Yu suggested they conclude for the day. "Let’s stop here," he proposed, receiving Li Yao’s agreement. They sheathed their weapons and returned to their respective quarters.

In his room, Xiang Yu stretched out on his simple bed, eyes fixed on the system notifications hovering before him:

[Calculation Complete]

[Enlightenment: Low (1/1000)]

[Mountain Heart Scripture: 2nd Layer (157/200) (+8/200)]

[Basic Knife Technique: Major Success (35/400) (+30/400)]

[Basic Sword Technique: Minor Success (70/200) (+50/200)]

[Cook: 9th Grade (2/100) (+2/100)]

[Experience Points Doubled]

[Cook: 9th Grade (2/100) → 9th Grade (4/100)]

[Basic Sword Technique: Minor Success (70/200) → Minor Success (140/200)]

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