I'm gonna eat spiritual rice later. If I level up again, I will go buy more. Did I find a cheat? I got excited just thinking about it.
Next I looked at the Deck of cards that were shining.
I picked up Sia's card and realized that they were no changes to it.
I then picked up an empty card from the deck and the words came to my mind again.
Copy Sia?
Superimpose Sia?
Tame new beast? (Need blood essence of beast, possibility of failure. Possibility of failure increases if beast level exceeds host. The higher the difference in strength, the higher the failure rate. Failed cards will disappear and amount of cards in deck will not replenish.)
New Deck of Cards available
(Please select the one of the options)
"Wait, what is this. What does it mean new Deck of Cards available? What options"?
"Do I have to select the New Deck of cards first"?
I tried it anyway. As soon as I selected the New Deck of Cards option in my mind, a multitude of images started forming in my mind.
Select from the following:
-Sword Master- Will allow host to easily master sword skills.
- Bow Masster- Will allow host to easily master archery skills.
Just from weapons there were other selections like staff, dagger and more.
I continued scrolling.
Lifestyle Skills
.-Chef- upon mastery can make delicious and nutritious food easily. Food cooked by host can have benefits such as improved health, temporary buffs.
- Healer- learn the art of healing. Upon mastery of the skill, can even delay death.
- Blacksmithing- learn to make and forge weapons and more.
There were also many other choices available such as Alchemy, Poison, Curses, Farmer etc.
More options will unlocked upon reaching Copper Warrior stage.
"Damn, did I just strike the lottery"? I pondered each option again and again. I decided to opt against the weapon skills for now. My priority is to earn money. I already have the Heaven's body skill which I have yet to learn.
I was really keen on Alchemy as I remembered the brothers telling me that Alchemy masters can create pills that will expedite levelling. Also Alchemy masters were quite rare and highly respected and sought after.
Just then I thought of my parents. Since young they taught me about medicine and how they wanted me to be a surgeon like them. I remember the disappointed look that my father tried to hide when I told him I will be persuing History. I already have good basics thanks to my parents. I decided to choose the 'Healer' option. My reasoning were as follows. Not only is it practical and I can use this skill to save my life and those close to me. I can also create a good reputation for myself as a healer. Not to mention I can easily earn money as well. But most importantly to me, it's like finally following what my parents wanted for me. I'm sure my parents would be so proud of me if they knew my choice. Oh, what I would give to see my mother's smile again. I wonder how they are and how they are coping from my sudden disappearance.
I selected ' Healer'. Immediately a new Deck of cards formed.
Name: Xu Hao
Card Type: Basic Healer
Basic Consultation skill: 12
Basic Diagnosis skill: 10
Intermediate Surgery Skill: 25
Basic Acupuncture Skill: 10
Poison analysis skill: 10
Pulse reading skill: 10
Herbal remedies skill:10
Meridian knowledge:10
Water element skill:10
Description:
A most noble profession. Saving any life is the best of rewards.
Status: Upgradable
Copies available: 100
Upgrade copies option available only if copies are given out.
Superimpose 2/2
Knowledge of the healing skills above poured through my brain. I feel like I have been a doctor now for many years. I went through the information once again. Why is my surgery knowledge Intermediate and all the rest Basic. I can only assume it was because my parents made me soak up so much knowledge in the past. Even training me with surgical tools on dummies.
I decided that unless I take in students that I completely trust, I will not copy this skill for others.
Looking at the superimpose option, I immediately chose to Superimpose Healer.
The Brush moved and another copy the healer card was created. They then merged. All this took just a few seconds. I then chose to superimpose once again, completely using up the superimpose options available for the Healer card. Once again, healing knowledge flooded my brain. This time it took about 5 whole mins before it stopped. I could be a top tier doctor if I was back on earth. I feel like I have already surpassed my parents.
I took a look at the new Healer card data.
Name: Xu Hao
Card Type: Experienced Healer
Consultation skill: 55
Diagnosis skill: 55
Surgery Skill: 65
Acupuncture Skill: 65
Poison analysis skill: 45
Pulse reading skill: 50
Herbal remedies skill:45
Meridian knowledge: 40
Water element skill: 50
Description:
A most noble profession. Saving any life is the best of rewards.
Status: Upgradable
Copies available: 98
Upgrade copies option available only if copies are given out.
Superimpose 0/2
What made me even more happy was the Water element skill. Now I can even learn skills that require the water element. Besides healing, Water element can also be used for attacking and defending.
What a windfall. I was so happy.
I then took a look at Sia's data.
Name: Sia
Card Type: Beast,
Loyalty: 100
Bravery: 100
Strength: 25
Agility: 30
Primary Element: Wind
Secondary Element: None
Description:
Born out of love. A Man's best friend. Willing to die for her owner.
Status: Upgradable
Copies available: 96
Upgrade copies (Yes/No)
No changes here, I can confirm. I left my mind palace and started to plan what to do next.
I will have to buy a small shop and open treatment for all. But before that I need to custom make equipment like acupuncture needles, a stethoscope etc. Hopefully I will have enough money to do so. Wait, do I need a license here?
As it was still early in the morning, I decided to walk the perimeter of the small hut. I want to find those chickens.
I called out Sia to keep watch while I went to the pond to take a bath. This time I noticed that there are fish in the pond. Great, I can have fish on rice. After the bath, I told Sia, go and look for chickens and bring them back alive. Also only search for wild ones and if possible find a male and female so we can breed them.
Sia seem to understand me as she immediately took off. Trusting Sia, I went to make a chicken coop. There were left over wood lying outside the house. So I made a very simple one.
Very soon, Sia returned with two plump looking chickens. They were a pair. I could see Sia drooling. I immediately warned her not to eat the chickens. Wait till they reproduce. Also if you can find more wild chickens, go bring them back. Sia immediately ran off.
Sia came back with another 2 plump chickens. I put them in the chicken coop as well and just as Sia was about to run off again, I stopped her as I wanted to go to town and look for an available shop to buy or rent and also a blacksmith to custom order my equipment. I chose to desummon Sia and made my way to town.
Once again I was appalled at how dirty the place was. I decided to stop at a restaurant to have my breakfast first.
The place was called Hibiscus Delights. There were a lot of people already eating.
A young waiter immediately greeted me and asked," table for one sir"?
I replied yes. Please give me a window seat.
"Right away sir. Please follow me."
After I sat down, he asked" is there anything particular you would like to have or would you like to have the House Breakfast special"?
I was keen on trying the local food so I chose the House Breakfast special. Before long, I was served some porridge, some fried buns and a teapot of tea. The porridge smelled really appetizing and it was also piping hot. Just the way I like it. There were meat chunks in the porridge and after eating it, I could not recognize what meat it was. Nevertheless, it was delicious.
As I was happily eating my meal, I was suddenly approached by two rather decent looking women. One of them politely asked, " Sir the restaurant is full and we noticed that you are eating alone. May the two of us kindly share your table"?
I replied, " to eat next to two beauties is a blessing itself, come join me and help yourself to some tea if you want".
They then joined me and here I was assuming that they will start a conversation with me but I was totally ignored as they just talked between themselves.
I could not help thinking, "Am I ugly"? I never had any problems with the fairer sex when I was on earth. Perhaps they think me as a young boy wet behind his ears. Just as I was about to initiate a conversation, I was interrupted by a loud nasally voice.
"Boy who gave you the rights to sit next to our Su clans women?Hurry up and scram from here".
I looked up to see Su Jin smirking at me.