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Chapter 14: Ten-Directional Thousand Shadows Breathing Method

Clang clang clang resounded from the solid wooden door.

A muffled thud came from the solid wooden door, prompting Cecily… who had been teasing Rein from his arms… to hurry to her feet.

After tidying her clothes, she stepped forward and opened the door.

The visitor turned out to be the head butler, Jonas, who remained as meticulous and courteous as ever.

“Cecily, the master is calling Young Master Rein.”

Cecily nodded and was about to turn and inform Rein when he had already appeared at the door.

He had heard Jonas’s words from inside the room.

“Let’s go, Uncle Jonas.”

Jonas nodded and led the way while Rein followed closely behind.

The corridor was lined with an endless array of precious potted plants and hanging paintings.

As Rein followed Jonas along the corridor, maids and servants would bow to the pair from time to time.

“Young Master Rein, your performance today was truly outstanding, and the master hasn’t been this pleased in a long time,” Jonas said with a gentlemanly smile.

“Heh heh, I’m just being humble.”

Rein glanced at the passing maids’ figures absentmindedly as he spoke to Jonas.

Jonas chuckled softly a few times, and the two soon arrived at the patriarch’s office.

As soon as the door opened, Rein saw his father, Fude, and his mother, Leila, in a sweet moment together.

Upon seeing Rein enter, Fude cleared his throat twice, and both of them moderated their posture slightly.

After pouring Leila a cup of tea, Fude turned to Rein and spoke.

“Well done, you little brat… learning to act just like your old man? If I hadn’t been quick on my feet, I would’ve taken at least three different poisons.”

Although his tone was laden with complaint, Fude’s complexion was remarkably radiant.

Rein pulled over a chair from the side and sat down.

“You’re the one who wouldn’t let me accept the apprentice gifts… after all, it’s only right for a teacher to present a welcome gift to his student.”

Fude gave a wry smile.

Yeah, you did accept the gifts, but you owe me a return gift.

However, since you truly displayed House Gray’s might today, I’ll accept it and consider it a reward.

“Ahem, Father, what about that promise?” Rein glanced at his mother to remind Fude.

Fude raised an eyebrow in puzzlement and asked, “What? Promise what?”

Rein immediately widened his eyes.

Damn it, Old Geezer… you’re so untrustworthy.

Fude continued to sip his tea with complete nonchalance.

“Sss, mmm… this tea is really fragrant.”

Rein squinted at his father and silently vowed that the Old Geezer would pay for this tomorrow.

Leila smiled softly at the two of them before speaking to Rein.

“All right, Fude has told me everything, and you’ve grown up now, Rein, so you should know some things too; I’ve watched Eve grow up and trust her, so from now on Eve will follow you.”

Rein immediately went over to his dear mother, snatched the teapot from beside Fude, and obligingly poured her a cup of tea.

“Mother, you’re the best; I love you most of all.”

Leila stroked Rein’s head, her eyes full of doting affection.

“Ahem.” Fude gestured from beside them that his cup was empty.

Obediently, Rein poured Fude some tea as well, forgiving him now that he had done his job.

Fude and Leila didn’t question where Rein had obtained his meditation technique, since everyone had their own secrets.

Seeing that everything was settled, Fude waved his hand to usher Rein out and resumed his lovey-dovey moment with Leila.

When Rein returned to the room, he saw Eve chatting idly with Emily and Cecily.

The three girls hurried up to him when they saw Rein return.

“Young Master.”

Rein nodded and then looked at Eve.

Eve felt Rein’s gaze, blushed slightly, and was about to loosen her clothes.

Rein hurriedly stopped her.

“What are you doing? Do you all think Young Master is that needy?”

Emily and Cecily both looked rather uncomfortable.

Rein immediately realized that Emily must have told Eve about that day’s events.

Rein flicked Emily’s forehead to punish her before his expression turned slightly more serious.

“Eve, I do appreciate your body, but I requested you from Mother not just to be a pretty ornament; I want you to manage my affairs, schedule, and the other personal maids, just like Uncle Jonas does for my father.”

“Eve, do you truly wish to follow me?”

Upon hearing Rein’s words, Eve immediately knelt down on one knee as a sign of loyalty.

“Eve is willing, Young Master, and I will not fail your expectations.”

Eve’s way of addressing Rein had changed.

Rein nodded. “Very well, rise. Eve, is your training in Battle Qi?”

Eve stood and said, “Yes, Young Master. My talent is not very strong, and I am currently only a Rank 2 intermediate assassin.”

“Eve, how old are you now?”

“22 years old.”

Rein nodded and then closed his eyes.

Eve and the other two watched Rein in silence without interrupting and quietly stood aside waiting.

After a moment, Rein returned from the spiritual realm and opened his eyes, at which point a jade stone appeared in his hand… the so-called Inheritance Stone.

“Eve, since you follow me, this Ten-Directional Thousand Shadows Breathing Method is yours.”

The Ten-Directional Thousand Shadows Breathing Method is an assassin-class super-rank breathing technique whose quality is nearly on par with House Gray’s Dauntless Lion Breathing Technique.

Eve accepted it solemnly.

“Eve, you may practice it here; no one will disturb you.”

Eve nodded, then sat cross-legged on the fur rug, pressed the jade stone to her forehead, and began learning the breathing technique within.

After Eve began learning, Rein made a “shh” gesture toward Emily and Cecily, and the two girls nodded quickly.

Cecily tiptoed to the door, opened it quietly, and stood guard outside to prevent anyone from disturbing them.

Rein took out a copy of the Continent of Saultis Gazetteer to pass the time.

It contained numerous legends and the national histories of the Continent of Saultis.

His previous incarnation’s memory hadn’t recorded any of this, so he could only learn it himself.

Soon, the room echoed only with the gentle rustle of pages as Rein read.

Before long, the jade stone on Eve’s forehead gradually lost its glow.

It was over.

When Eve opened her eyes, they were full of astonishment; the Ten-Directional Thousand Shadows Breathing Method turned out to be the same rank as the family’s most important Dauntless Lion Breathing Technique.

The Young Master’s generosity was truly impressive.

“Did you succeed in learning it?” Rein’s voice came from behind Eve.

Eve hurriedly got up and said, “Yes, Young Master, but isn’t this breathing method… of too high a rank?”

Rein gave her a sidelong glance and didn’t say anything more.

After all, he truly intended to cultivate Eve as a trusted confidant.

“It’s acceptable, I guess. Now let me see… what abilities does this breathing method grant?”

“Yes, Young Master. Could you please turn off the lights first?”

Rein nodded and reached out to switch off the lights.

The moment the lights went out, Eve’s figure vanished, and no matter how Rein tried to sense her, he detected nothing.

Only by using Abyssal Origin to manipulate the surrounding mana did he sense Eve’s presence.

Rein nodded; with this stealth ability alone, the breathing method was well worth acquiring.

Immediately, several shadows appeared before Rein and knelt on one knee.

“Young Master, this breathing method allows me to create and manipulate shadows in the dark; upon reaching the fourth stage, I can even control an enemy’s shadow to carry out an assassination.”

“Moreover, this breathing method can be mastered at an extremely fast pace.”

“With this breathing method, I am confident I can reach Rank 4 assassin within a year.”

Rein nodded, acknowledging that although it was more limited in lit conditions, it was undeniably powerful in darkness.

Eve’s demonstration left Emily, who was standing by, utterly speechless.

Rein looked at the dazed Emily and said, “Emily, it’s getting late; you should get some rest.”

Hearing Rein’s voice, Emily snapped out of her shock and fidgeted while tugging at her skirt hem.

“Young Master, mustn’t Emily accompany you tonight?”

Rein stepped forward, picked up the curvaceous Eve, and said, “Tomorrow you can accompany Young Master again. Let Eve stay with me tonight.”

Emily pouted and said, “All right, Young Master, good night.”

“Mm-hmm, go on back. Good night to you too.”

Rein, unable to contain himself, cradled Eve… whose cheeks were flushed… and headed toward the large bed.

The moonlight tonight was particularly seductive……

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