92 Start of school (1/2)
”Let me take a look.”, with that, she opened the honor shop, that Ivan had shared with her before. Besides the things that were available before, now in the 'Skills' section, there was a new skill listed at the top.
<< Qi Exchange (Grade F)
This skill enables the user and another person to exchange special type Qi on an equal basis, to use it to improve themselves. The Qi types have to be different.
Vital Qi: Strengthens the body
Spiritual Qi: Strengthens the mind
Others: Currently locked
To exchange Qi it is required to have a close connection. This connection is dependent on the strength of the weaker party's Qi.
Below Earth Realm: Sexual Intercourse
Earth Realm: Skin to Skin contact
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Remark: To exchange Qi is an intimate action, that requires trust from both sides as well as a high enough amount of control over one's Qi. Both can be circumvented by using natural actions. During intercourse, a connection between both partners is naturally established, which can then be used to exchange Qi. The stronger the Qi, the weaker the required natural connection.
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When Ivan read the description of the skill he couldn't help but curse the System. Just as he had feared, once again the System had pushed him into a weird direction. At least this time it had provided an explanation.
”This sounds logical.”, Lara too had read the description. ”But I really wonder what kind of effects other types of Qi would have.”
He couldn't answer her question since he had only heard of Spiritual and Vital Qi. He then checked the price of the skill which was 20 Honor Points and as such, was affordable.
”So should I buy it now?”
”Yes, the earlier the better. It doesn't seem like there is a way around using it. And after that save the honor points for some 'Strengthening Pills (F)'.”
The 'Strengthening Pill (F)' was the pill that would increase a random unlocked stat by 1-3 forever and had a price of 19 honor, but he wasn't sure why she would want him to save for some of them.
”Why that? Are they important?”
”Of course they are.”, she looks at him in exasperation, ”If it wasn't for this skill, we could have only paid these concubines some money, but with the additional requirements, we will have to offer more. And the only thing we have are these pills.”
”Are they really worth that much?”, Ivan asked in an unbelieving tone. After all, it was only an increase of 1-3 and although it was permanent, there shouldn't be much difference to these pills made by Pill Refiners.
”Of course they are. After all, they can be used for a breakthrough. I'm sure you know that ever 200 level there is a threshold that one has to cross. For those with high-grade training skills, these thresholds aren't really a problem but don't forget that most people only have access to the public training skills, which are only of grade E or F. And for 400 it a skill of grade D is needed. But while it isn't possible to change one's training skill, if one can find a way to pass the threshold then the skill will evolve together with the body enabling one to continue training until one reaches the next threshold.”
”Wait! One can't change one's training skill?”