The System（Part 2）

Without a doubt,this ability of Dou Qi(a type of spiritual energy)was granted by the system.After everyone awakens their Dou Qi,it initially has no attributes.However,to enhance the power of Dou Qi,people have developed many practical methods for its cultivation.Depending on the different methods practiced,the manifestation of Dou Qi's attributes varies.Lin Tan's Dou Qi was bestowed by the system.Without a Dou Qi cultivation technique,the practical effect of Dou Qi would inevitably be discounted.

But this issue doesn't need to be resolved for the time being.In fact,no matter what kind of Dou Qi it is,it has a significant advantage over someone without Dou Qi,even if Duke Kal is two occupational levels higher than Lin Tan.

"You just had a confident look on your face a moment ago.Come on,my dear uncle,our duel isn't over yet,"Lin Tan said to Duke Kal with a smile.

"Don't think you've won,boy.My sword has also claimed the lives of Dou Qi knights.You're just one of them!"Duke Kal spat,speaking fiercely.Indeed,this was the case.Although Dou Qi was very powerful,it didn't mean that someone without Dou Qi couldn't defeat a Dou Qi knight.The outcome of a battle was unpredictable and not solely determined by who was stronger.

Lin Tan put away his smile,and this time it was his turn to attack first!His long sword thrust straight out,with a sacred flame creating an invisible air wave that twisted the air as it fiercely stabbed towards Duke Kal's chest.Under the enhancement of Dou Qi,this sword strike appeared extremely powerful.

Duke Kal dodged by flipping over,and Lin Tan changed the trajectory of his long sword mid-way,continuing to pursue Duke Kal with the sword edge.Duke Kal had no choice but to block with his long sword.In the clash,neither side gained an advantage.Although Duke Kal was stronger than Lin Tan,the presence of Dou Qi effectively compensated for this,and he also needed to be careful to avoid being touched by the Dou Qi,as the energy emanating from the long sword was not easy to confront.

The two engaged in battle once again,and the situation had now reversed.Lin Tan steadily gained the upper hand over Duke Kal.Despite being an experienced knight who had fought on the battlefield,Duke Kal was superior to Lin Tan in both martial skills and experience.However,the existence of Dou Qi was too impactful on the balance of the battle,and the scales of victory inevitably tilted towards Lin Tan.

Duke Kal became more and more anxious in the fight.Finally,during another reckless attack,he was caught off guard by Lin Tan,who severely severed his right hand.With his dominant hand lost,Duke Kal had no chance of winning and was beheaded by Lin Tan with a single sword strike.

After killing Duke Kal,Lin Tan let out a long sigh,wiped the beads of sweat from his head,and said,"Everyone,the treacherous Duke Kal has already fallen to my sword and paid the price for his evil deeds.Everyone should be clear about the whole story.I hope you can help me publicize it and expose the despicable actions of this villain!"

"Of course,of course..."The nobles,seeing that Lin Tan had awakened Dou Qi,had already determined who was more worthy of support.Moreover,since Duke Kal was now dead,it was most important to befriend this promising knight at this moment.

Lin Tan had no affection for those nobles who had just been drinking and laughing with Duke Kal but now turned to him with smiles.After making some polite small talk and seeing them off,he returned to the manor.

The servants and tenants in the manor,of course,recognized this young master.They also had a bellyful of complaints about the manor being taken over by Duke Kal,as Old Frege had always been kind to the manor's people,and this young master had been watched growing up since childhood.They were a thousand times unwilling to be led by Duke Kal.However,they didn't know the truth and really thought it was that wandering knight hired by Old Frege who killed Edward.Now that the truth was revealed,they naturally welcomed Lin Tan's inheritance of the manor with open arms.

After安抚(安抚 means to comfort or appease)the crowd,Lin Tan plopped down on a chair in the living room,looking at the sweating Bakins in front of him with a half-smile.

Bakins felt very uneasy under Lin Tan's gaze.He twisted his body and said,"Young Master Edward,I've done everything you asked.Can you...let me go now?"

"What are you talking about?Mr.Bakins,you've helped me so much this time.I'm so grateful that I can't even mention letting you go.If you have any other matters,please take care of them quickly,"Lin Tan said with a smile,finding Bakins'expression quite amusing.

Bakins had no interest in guessing what this formidable young man was thinking.Upon hearing Lin Tan's words,he felt as if he had been pardoned and hurriedly left the Frege Manor.Was Lin Tan an easygoing person?Joking aside,who was the one who used a pair of Dou Qi-clad fists to beat to death three or four of his core subordinates in the tavern of Helker Town?Even now,there was still a Dou Qi burn wound on his chest that hadn't been treated!

The chest injury caused Bakins unbearable pain,but what pained him even more was the loss of his subordinates...He was on the verge of tears.

After confirming that Bakins had left,Lin Tan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood that had been stuck in his chest for a long time.It looked easy to take care of Duke Kal,but this was achieved at the cost of overusing Dou Qi and his body bearing an extremely heavy load.Moreover,his lower abdomen had also been cut by Duke Kal.To leave a strong impression on Bakins,he had endured for a long time.

After bandaging his wound,Lin Tan struggled to get back to his room.He fell onto the bed without even taking off his clothes and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

However,he hadn't slept for long when he was awakened by a series of urgent knocks on the door.Lin Tan quickly woke up,picked up the long sword beside him,inserted it into the scabbard,and then calmly opened the door,frowning at the servant outside.

"Didn't I say not to disturb me unless it's something important?"Lin Tan spoke very impolitely.Anyone who is extremely tired and awakened from a sweet sleep would not be in a good mood.

"Uh,young master...Knight Galabron has returned,and he asked me to wake you up immediately..."Looking at the少年(young man)in front of him with an unhappy expression and bloodshot eyes,the manor servant seemed a bit flustered.He had witnessed the scene where Lin Tan beheaded Duke Kal with a single sword strike.

"Alright...I'll go right away,"Lin Tan said,closing the door and standing in front of the mirror to tidy up his appearance while secretly pondering.