75 Three days of training (1/2)

”Have you hunted before like this.” He asked, and I could see genuine curiosity in that stoic face of his.

”Not really.” I replied ”I'm mean, I've walked through forests like this before along with big bro. And I was walking through it alone before I met you. But I've only gone deep into the forest with the express intention of hunting a few times. Like one or two times.”

”Is that so.” He asked with a somewhat skeptical expression and I wondered what I said that would lead him to suspect my words.

”Is there something wrong?” I asked and he shook his head.

”It's just that… you're very good at learning things.” He smiled deprecatingly manner and continued ”The things you learned today might seem like common things that anyone might know but it took me a long long time to learn these things through trial and error.”

”And the way you handle your sword makes it seem like you've been learning to use it for many years. Especially your left hand.”

Was that a compliment. That really was a compliment wasn't it. God, did Jasvinder just compliment me. The world must be ending. Oh wait! It already did.

”Keep it up and might survive a few more weeks.” He finished and I felt my eye twitch.

I really should not have expected much from him.

”Now then… Where is my compensation.” He said ad brought his hand forward and I felt my eyes twitch even more.

Well… a promise is a promise.

I took out 50 2nd tier crystals from my spatial ring and passed them on to him.

He just nodded and took off in the direction of the town.

It seemed like he was anxious to meet Upma.

'Lovebird' I sighed and turned around.

I had promised him 50 2nd tier crystals to teach me for a night.

Was it expensive yes.

Was it worth it.

Definitely. And I would pay him that much again anytime to learn from him.

'Lily. Sell all 1st, 2nd and 3rd tier cores I hunted today. When you've sold 80% of the cores or more, use the white coins to start buying 2nd tier crystals.'

'Got it.' She replied and I could see the list forming in the interface in my helmet.

'Do you want to sell them for cheap, moderate price or as expensive commodities.'

'Sell them for a moderate price. I want them gone by the afternoon.' I said and turned around to face the forest I had just come out of.

I remembered his teachings and wanted to just go in and test out how good I've become from one night of training by the Pro.

But I knew my limits.

I was exhausted by eight hours of continuous hunting. And my right hand (which was still plastered to my chest) was starting to hurt a bit.

I was not in the best state either mentally or physically. So it would be foolish to go inside the forest right now.

I sighed and turned around with a heavy heart.

I need to get some rest.