The undead have descended upon the world? I possess a sword that can cleave the heavens once more!

After finishing dinner, Wu You pushed his bowl away, picked up his sword, and went downstairs.

Aunt Wu called out from behind, "Come back soon," and he responded, closing the door behind him.

The small park, the usual spot.

The sycamore trees still stood there, the light from the streetlights filtering through the branches and leaves, casting dappled patterns on the ground.

There was hardly any wind tonight, the leaves were very still, and he was the only person in the entire park.

Wu You drew his sword.

The silver-gray blade gleamed coldly under the streetlights. He gripped the hilt, mentally reviewing the Swimming Fish Sword Technique he had just learned that day.

Starting stance, defensive stance, roaming stance...

Sheath your sword.

After completing a smooth set of Swimming Fish Sword Techniques, Wu You glanced at the Sword Manual panel.

Swimming Fish Sword Technique (Minor Mastery) (2/16) → Swimming Fish Sword Technique (Minor Mastery) (10/16)

With just one practice session, my proficiency level increased by another 8 points.

Previously, practicing once would add 6 points, but now it's 8 points. He thought about it and figured it must be a problem with the sword.

After all, wooden swords are too light and don't feel as good in the hand.

Practicing the Swimming Fish Sword Technique once with the training sword grants 8 proficiency points.

Wu You nodded in satisfaction: Not bad, not bad.

He took a deep breath and continued practicing.

Second time.

Swimming Fish Sword Technique (Minor Mastery) (10/16) → Swimming Fish Sword Technique (Major Mastery) (2/36)

The third time.

Swimming Fish Sword Technique (Mastery) (2/36) → (10/36)

The fourth time, the fifth time...

Two hours later.

Wu You stopped wielding his sword without even breaking a sweat.

Open the Sword Manual panel.

Swimming Fish Sword Technique (Perfect)

He stared at the line of text for two seconds.

Consummation.

In one afternoon and one evening, I went straight from zero to perfection.

Although this sword technique itself isn't particularly advanced, it's still a sword art and can slightly increase one's options in combat.

However, his gaze fell on what lay behind "perfection"—empty.

There are no characteristic entries.

Wu You was a little disappointed.

It seems that not every sword technique can gain special characteristics after being mastered.

Is the Swimming Fish Sword Technique too simple? Or are there only special attributes that appear after a sword technique from the Sword Manual has been perfected?

He shook his head and sheathed his sword.

Never mind, I won't force it.

He looked up at the sky; the moon hung brightly in the sky, and there were hardly any clouds around.

It was getting late, but he didn't plan to go back now.

Tonight, he's still planning to go out and play some games.

The Investigation Bureau's dark-field detection equipment is deployed throughout the city, covering the entire Lanhe City under surveillance.

However, the Dark Domain Energy Detector can only detect leaked Dark Domain energy field fluctuations—that is, it can only be detected when the Corpse Species expands its Dark Domain or when its energy control is unstable.

Like that third-tier corpse species last time, it showed no fluctuations at all when it was wearing human skin, and the Dark Domain Energy Detector couldn't detect it at all.

But he's different.

Although the cool energy within his body could only sense a distance of about five meters around him, its advantage lay in its precision. As long as the corpse species approached this range, no matter how well it was hidden, it would cause fluctuations in the cool energy.

That's how he discovered that third-tier player last time.

So, he's still going out to try his luck today.

He carried his sword and walked out of the residential area.

. . .

Wu You continued on his journey.

I passed by that Aijia Sporting Goods Store again.

The door was still open, and light shone through the glass door.

Wu You glanced inside, then paused.

A familiar figure stood next to the counter.

With long, loose hair, wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans, she was moving things around there.

She was the girl who was attacked by zombies twice and saved by him both times.

A woman's voice came from inside the store.

"Umaru, can you help me move this table?"

"Wait a minute, Mom, I'm coming right away!"

The girl responded and put down what she was holding as she walked inside.

Wu You suddenly realized.

It turns out she's the shop owner's daughter.

He smiled, but didn't stop walking; he continued forward.

Just as he turned around, Lin Xinmai, who was arranging things in the shop, looked up and glanced outside unintentionally.

She was stunned.

A figure carrying a sword walks away into the night.

That back view... why does it look so familiar?

Two images suddenly flashed through her mind: the figure she saw from behind when she first woke up in the alley, and the figure she saw from behind again in the alley—

It's him!

It was the person who saved her twice!

She immediately put down what she was holding and ran after him.

"etc--"

She ran to the door and looked around.

The streets were deserted, the streetlights were dim, and only one or two electric bikes occasionally passed by.

That figure has disappeared.

She stood there, panting, biting her lip.

Then she took out her phone, intending to call the police department.

My finger hovers over the screen, but I just can't press it.

She was saved twice, and she didn't even say thank you before reporting them to the police... Isn't that a bit much?

She hesitated for a few seconds, but finally put her phone away.

"Umaru-chan! Umaru-chan!"

Where are they?!

The shop owner's voice came from behind me.

"Here it comes!"

She took one last look at the empty street, then turned and ran back into the shop.

. . .

Wu You didn't notice any of this. At that moment, he was walking on a secluded path when he suddenly stopped.

The coolness inside my body fluctuated slightly.

His eyes lit up, and he turned to look at the small park next to him.

The shadows of the trees swayed, the streetlights were dim, and at first glance there was nothing there.

But he completely trusted the coolness within him, and carrying his sword, he walked straight in.

A moment later, he walked out of there looking refreshed.

Allocable experience points +10.

Not bad.

He continued walking, wandering around the secluded corners of the neighborhood, finding something in some places and nothing in others.

After completing the round, Wu You returned home satisfied with the 40 experience points he could allocate.

It was almost eleven o'clock when I got home.

As usual, a small lamp was on in the living room, and a glass of milk was on the table. Wu You picked it up, drank it, and tiptoed back to her room.

After washing up and lying in bed, he thought for a moment, then took out his phone and sent a message to Lin Yuan.

"Uncle Lin, as you know, my skills are a good match for swordsmanship. I'd like to ask if there's a place where I can practice swordsmanship in a relatively private setting?"

After sending the message, he placed his phone next to his pillow and waited.

Not long after, my phone vibrated.

Lin Yuan: "Besides good privacy, are there any other requirements?"

Wu You thought for a moment and typed: "Ideally, the space should be a bit larger and close to my home. That's all."

send.

A few minutes later, my phone vibrated.

Lin Yuan: "Let's go to Fengxiang Martial Arts School. The owner is a friend of mine, and he's also skilled in swordsmanship. The school has a special quiet room for practicing swordsmanship. Just tell me your name when you get there."

Wu You was stunned for a moment.

Fengxiang Martial Arts School?

When he visited various martial arts schools last time, he also went to Fengxiang Martial Arts School.

He still remembered that the owner of that martial arts school was skilled in swordsmanship and asked for 100,000 jade coins. There were no trial classes. At the time, he thought it would be great if he could go in and learn, but the price of 100,000 coins directly deterred him.

Unexpectedly, the master of the martial arts school is Lin Yuan's friend. Does that mean I can learn the swordsmanship of Fengxiang Martial Arts School?

At the same time, he quickly realized what was happening.

Once a martial artist reaches a certain level, they will inevitably come into contact with zombie species and the Investigation Bureau. Moreover, with the opening of martial arts courses, the connection between the government and martial arts schools will only become closer.

Thinking about it this way, it seems quite normal that Lin Yuan knows the owner of Fengxiang Martial Arts School.

He typed back, "Thank you, Uncle Lin."

Lin Yuan replied instantly: "You're welcome. Xiao You, could you go and check on that old man for me while you're at it?"

Old man?

Wu You looked at those three words and smiled.

It seems that Lin Yuan and the owner of Fengxiang Martial Arts School have a good relationship.

In that case, I'll go check it out after school tomorrow.

He made up his mind, put his phone aside, and closed his eyes.

Soon, he fell into a deep sleep.

. . .

Meanwhile, Lin Yuan tapped a contact on his phone and typed, "Old Feng, a friend of mine will be going to your area soon as the official torchbearer. You can decide what to do."