Zhang Deming nodded. "I just rented this Cave Mansion yesterday for a week, so there are still six and a half days left.
"You can go ahead and attempt your breakthrough. If you run out of time, I'll extend the rental."
Li Shifan said, "That's enough time, definitely. But I'm not in a rush. I want to wait until I've fully grasped the Sword Control Skill and become proficient with it.
"It's still so clumsy right now that I can't even call it Entry Level. Trying to condense the Rune like this is too risky."
"I just wanted to give you a heads-up so I could prepare."
Zhang Deming smiled faintly. "Do you know why I just asked if you had reached the Entry Level with your Sword Control Skill?"
Puzzled, Li Shifan shook his head. "No, I don't."
With a wave of his hand, a sword materialized in Zhang Deming's grasp. The Long Sword then began to wobble as it floated above his palm.
