Knight Lord: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 2 Breakthrough Apprentice Knight
After asking Schwartz to deliver the apple to the servant training camp, Su Li returned to his room impatiently.

"I'm going to try to break through, Avril, don't let anyone disturb me."

After hearing Su Li's instructions, Avril didn't dare to be negligent and stood guard outside the door of the room herself. Her face was solemn and serious, and her eyes were full of bright light.

And Su Li did not let Avril's expectations down. As he ate the blood thorn fruit in big mouthfuls, the blood in his body began to boil rapidly. A large amount of spiritual energy was generated from his abdomen, washing over his internal organs. He could clearly hear his heart beating strongly.

At this moment, he decisively activated his family's knightly breathing method, known as "Holding the Candle Breathing." Holding the candle means holding a flame in the mouth, a form of eternal life. It's an extremely powerful breathing method. Its characteristics are a long, lingering breath that is extremely tenacious and durable, and it also enhances various bodily functions.

In the past, due to his youthful vigor and impulsive mentality, Su Li found it difficult to practice this breathing method for a long time. However, with the continuous blessing of the [Blood Thorn Fruit], Su Li was finally able to practice this breathing method completely.

The successful operation of the breathing method is the sign of the apprentice knight, which means that the bloodline can be purified and the ability of bloodline can be obtained.
Continuously practicing breathing techniques can continuously strengthen the power of the bloodline, thereby strengthening the physique and combat effectiveness. When the bloodline ability is fully awakened and promoted to a full knight, the special abilities brought by the bloodline can be used.

The Bauhinia family's bloodline ability is [Red Dragon Bloodline]. Activating this bloodline allows them to oppress their opponents like a tyrant, while also providing a burst of blood, igniting them like a blazing flame, significantly boosting their combat effectiveness. It was precisely through this powerful bloodline that the ancestors of the Bauhinia family were able to overcome all obstacles and build a powerful Bauhinia Earldom.

Not until the surging energy in the blood thorn fruit was completely consumed and Su Li had completely stabilized his breathing method did he suddenly open his eyes.

As the bright light bloomed in his eyes, he clearly felt the difference in the world at this moment. He could see the delicate lines on the door six meters away, and hear the maid Avril's rapid breathing in his ears, which was even hotter than when she was kneeling under him, choking on her throat and slapping her legs rapidly.

It was obvious that she was very uneasy and was extremely looking forward to a result.

After Su Li opened the door, he immediately hugged her in his arms, stroking her plump and slightly cool long legs, and said with a smile: "Avril, I think we need to celebrate!"

A strong surprise burst out in Avril's eyes, even more excited than Su Li himself. She immediately hugged Su Li's neck, gave him a passionate kiss, and then said happily: "That's great, Master! We must celebrate grandly tonight."

"Why wait until tonight?" Su Li bent down and picked up Princess Avril, closed the door and walked back into the house. It's time to enjoy yourself!

With the bonus of the Knight's Breathing Technique, Su Li's fighting power became more tenacious and durable. He stayed with the little maid until after dinner, then left the room to wash up.

Then he went to the study in Bauhinia Castle to meet his father, Earl Bauhinia, Lord of Stranglethorn Vale, Shield of the Border, Suna.

Along the way, the guards and maids in Zijing Castle were surprised to see Su Li's energetic appearance.

"Hey, is this Young Master Su Li? Why does he seem much more energetic?"

"Yeah, Master Su Li used to walk lazily, but today he looks a lot more handsome."

"Was it Avril who inspired him? It seems that Master Su Li is full of spring."

In the past, Su Li couldn't hear the servants' whispers from afar. But today, his successful breakthrough to become an apprentice knight had greatly enhanced his perception, and he could clearly hear the servants' astonished discussion. However, he didn't care too much about it. Becoming an apprentice knight was something that needed to be concealed. He went to the castle's main building to show his father this achievement.

Soon he reached the top floor of the castle, where the master's study was located. It overlooked the entire castle and the town, farmland, and valley below. Knight Commander Joe Connor, who was guarding the study, saw Su Li's steady steps and strong breathing, and his eyes suddenly lit up. He asked, "Master Su Li, has he successfully advanced to the rank of Apprentice Knight?"

Su Li nodded and said, "Yes, maybe I was lucky today. I finally advanced under pressure. I came to see my father."

Joe Connor immediately said, "Please wait a moment. I'll go in and ask the Earl for instructions."

Count Suna of Bauhinia sat at the desk, frowning as he read a letter. It was the time of spring when the green tide would flood, and the orcs in the marginal mountains would soon riot because of the restlessness in their bodies.

The flooding green tide is a great threat to all civilizations. In the past, they would attack the ogres on the east side of the Edge Mountains, but this year they seem to be tired of the long-term battle with the ogres and want to change their target of attack.

"My Lord Earl, Master Su Li requests to see you."

"Su Li?" Suna rubbed his brows and thought for a while before he remembered his unpopular eighth son. He was such a waste that he had not mastered the breathing technique until he was eighteen years old, and it was heard that he had been lying down recently.

Why had he come to see him? To say goodbye? Or perhaps to get more money? Suna could barely remember what the child looked like. He considered this his last meeting with him.

"Let him in. It seems his mother died prematurely due to complications during childbirth. Perhaps this child needs to say his final goodbyes to the Bauhinia family."

Soon, Su Li entered the study under the guidance of Joe Connor, and met his nominal father for the first time since traveling through time.

Count Suna had a sinister face, meticulously groomed beard and hair, and a cold demeanor. He certainly didn't seem like someone easy to get along with. He habitually rested his chin on his hand, scrutinizing everyone who entered the room.

A cold and oppressive feeling came over him, and Su Li spoke cautiously, so as to prevent Earl Suna from discovering the reality that his son had been replaced.

"I have met my father."

"Have you successfully advanced to the entry-level knight?" It was obvious that Su Li's worries were unnecessary. From the moment he entered the room, Earl Suna's attention was only focused on his strength.

"Yes, father. I just got promoted today."

"That's right." Suna glanced at him and said, "Before today, I always thought you would be the 17th heir expelled from the family."

"Then, as a knight who has successfully activated your family bloodline, you now have a choice. You can choose to become the family's guardian knight and remain in the family barracks to receive training until you become an elite knight and join the Knights of the Red Night."

"Or, like our ancestors, you can become a pioneer knight. The Empire is developing border princely territories, and you can go there to open up a territory. The family will provide you with some support."

(End of this chapter)