Chapter 143: Mystic Martial Arts (1/2)

With a smile on his face, Aiden once again checked the latest notification he received from the system.

[The skill [Martial Arts] - Has been upgraded and into [Mystic Martial Arts]. The new skill has been moved under the Innates category.

The new skill, while containing the source skills details, also has a new, active element, that can be activated by using [Soul Power]. Consumption: 10 SP / second.]

[Due to the successful session in understanding the mysteries of the energies, you received a 300 XP bonus to your [Soul Power].

Additionally, the skill, [Meditation] has been created and granted to the host.]

Focusing his will on the second skill, a new window opened on top of the previous one with detailed information about it.

[Meditation: Active Skill. Gain 1 XP to [Soul Power] for every second spent meditating in the clear, perfect state.

Note: Depending on the comprehension of the host, reaching this state may take some time. Before that, there is no XP to be generated.]

'So the system finally generated this skill after so many times…' Aiden thought to himself.

He wanted to check out the other skill as well, but the mature, clear voice of her master interrupted him.

”How are you, Aiden? How did you feel?”

His eyelids fluttered open, revealing his golden irises. With a calm expression, he looked at Number 3's kind, smiling face. After taking a breath and exhaling it, Aiden responded.

”I… I am fine, Master. I gained some insight into the energies flowing inside me. I think… I can utilize this power to enhance my fighting style.”

Number 3's kind smile curved even higher, turning into a satisfied grin as she looked at her apprentice. Nodding at his words, she went on.

”Good, very good, Aiden! This is what I was hoping for!” Then turning towards Lily, with a wry smile she spoke. ”Lily, dear, I am sorry, but I will need to focus on continuing the session with Aiden. He gained some incredible benefits, but he still needs to practice with it. I hope you understand, dear. You can continue meditating, and let me know if you reach any success, okay? Also, if you find it too difficult, don't worry, it is actually very difficult to do it. I had to spend months before I was successful.”

Taking a breath, she continued, still looking at Lily.

”In case you got bored or tired with trying, you could train with Sam and Biggy, and work on your team skills. It is actually just as important as meditating.”

Lily's expression first turned sour as she listened to her Master's words, she felt useless, a burden. However, as Number 3 went on, she regained some of her wits, and even a small smile started to form at the edges of her lips, thinking about playing with her doggies. In the end, she nodded. Although she seemed determined, neither Aiden nor Number 3 knew what aspect of the training she was fired up about.

”Yes, master! I will do my best! You just focus on helping brother!”

With that said, she immediately turned around and ran into the house. Moments later she was already back with shining eyes and her two canine companions in tow.

”I see. Alright, have fun, Lily!” Number 3 smiled at her and turned around to face Aiden, who was still sitting cross-legged on the ground, with already closed eyes.

While his master focused on Lily, Aiden opened up the details for the new skill, the [Mystic Martial Arts] for better understanding.