aircannonsinc Chapter 238 Returning to the City and Consolidating the Foundation 2
Chapter 238 Returning to the City and Consolidating the Foundation 2
The room door was ajar, and it seemed that some players were receiving instruction inside.
The mage players waiting at the entrance were exchanging skill tips when they turned around and saw Lin Tian walking over. They were all stunned, their eyes widening instantly.
"Lin...Lin Tian, the great master!" A young mage's voice trembled with excitement.
"Greetings, sir! Are you also here to see Instructor Xiao Yan?" Another mage, who looked more composed, quickly greeted him respectfully.
Lin Tian nodded again in response.
Just then, the door opened from the inside, and three players walked out with joyful expressions, seemingly having learned the skills they wanted.
When they came out and saw Lin Tian outside the door, they were all stunned. Then, their faces showed a mixture of shock and honor, and they subconsciously made way for him.
The monks who were waiting to go in exchanged glances and, in perfect unison, took a step back. One of them even made a gesture that said, "Please go first."
In this world where strength reigns supreme, Lin Tian represents a height that they cannot currently reach. Everyone understands this basic respect and courtesy.
Lin Tian didn't stand on ceremony. He nodded slightly to the group again, then pushed open the half-closed door and went inside.
With a soft "bang," the door closed behind him, shutting out most of the noise from outside.
Inside the room, the familiar furnishings remained unchanged.
Hearing the noise, Xiao Yan turned his head to look over.
When he saw that the person who came was Lin Tian, his sharp eyes widened instantly like copper bells, and his mouth opened slightly, clearly stunned.
Then he burst into loud laughter, which made the magic crystal lamp in the room tremble slightly.
"Hahaha! Good lad! It's you, Lin Tian!" Xiao Yan strode forward and patted Lin Tian's shoulder hard with his large, fan-like hand, making a dull sound. The force was strong enough to make an ordinary mage grimace, but Lin Tian only swayed slightly.
"You haven't stepped foot in my door for quite some time! I thought you'd forgotten about your mentor!"
Lin Tian felt the pressure on his shoulder and smiled helplessly. "Mentor, you're joking. I just have some things to take care of lately."
"Handling things over? I bet you've run off to some backwater to cause trouble for some high-level monsters!" Xiao Yan looked Lin Tian up and down, his eyes filled with astonishment and a hint of barely perceptible seriousness.
"Good heavens, the magical energy emanating from you... it's like a bottomless pit! I can feel the pressure from this distance! What level are you now? What kind of rare treasures have you consumed?"
Lin Tian did not directly answer the question about his level, but calmly said, "I came here this time to learn some new skills and also to ask you, my mentor, about something."
"Learn new skills? Oh, right, it's time for you to learn something new." Xiao Yan's slightly joking expression faded, and he nodded.
With a wave of his hand, a soft light screen unfolded in front of Lin Tian, clearly displaying several skill information:
[Elemental Armor]: C-Rank. Gathers elemental energy from the surrounding environment to form an adaptive armor layer on the body's surface, effectively resisting and weakening elemental damage of the corresponding attribute. Learning Cost: 50 Gold.
[Mana Coordination]: C-Rank (Passive). Through a special meditation method, optimize your mana cycle, permanently increasing your maximum mana and accelerating your base mana regeneration. Learning Cost: 60 Gold.
[Arcane Wisdom]: Rank C. Channels arcane energy to temporarily stimulate the brain potential of a target (self or an ally), significantly boosting their intelligence attribute for a short period. Learning cost: 55 gold.
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These skills are fairly standard and practical for the average player, effectively improving survivability, sustain, and damage output.
However, for Lin Tian, who possesses multiple S-rank, SSS-rank, and even god-rank skills, the effects of these C-rank skills are simply not enough.
However, with the idea that "it's always good to have more skills" and "you never know when you might need them," plus the fact that the tuition fee was just a drop in the ocean for him—a few dozen gold coins?
His backpack was overflowing with gold coins, enough to form a mountain. He could easily collect more than that amount from just a few monster drops.
"These few, and the ones below, I'll learn them all." Lin Tian glanced at them, waved his hand dismissively, and didn't even bother to check the prices.
"Wow, that's great!" Xiao Yan grinned and waved again.
The skill icons on the screen lit up one by one, turning into streams of light that entered Lin Tian's body.
The corresponding amount of gold coins was automatically deducted from his backpack.
[Ding! Congratulations on learning the skill "Elemental Armor" (Level 0).]
[Ding! Congratulations on learning the skill "Mana Coordination" (Level 0).]
[Ding! Congratulations on learning the skill "Arcane Intelligence" (Level 0).]
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After learning the skills, Lin Tian did not forget his main task.
He looked at Xiao Yan and asked, "Mentor, I'd like to inquire about a few materials. I wonder if you've heard of them?"
Next, he recited the names of several rare materials needed for advancement, such as "Abyssal Demon Iron," "Astral Dust Crystal," and "Eternal Well Water."
Xiao Yan stroked his chin, his thick eyebrows furrowing. After thinking carefully for a long time, he finally shook his head, his face showing a hint of apology and confusion.
"Young man, these materials you mentioned... I've traveled all over the country for many years and seen quite a bit, but these names are something I've never heard of before. They don't sound like ordinary things."
He paused, then changed the subject, his tone becoming more certain:
"However, based on my experience, I suspect you won't find these kinds of rare items in our level 3 main city. You'll have to go to a bigger place—a level 2 main city! There are more powerful people there, the goods circulating are of higher quality, and the secrets you encounter are more profound. You might find the clues you need there."
Xiao Yan looked at Lin Tian with admiration and a hint of expectation in his eyes:
"Judging from your current strength, you're unfathomable. Your level must have already reached the threshold of level 50, right? You're qualified to venture into a level 2 main city."
To be honest, there's not much more I can teach you in this City of Sunset Glow, and even as your mentor. This pond is too small for you; it can no longer sustain a true dragon like you.
If you want to go to a level-two main city, you need to find City Lord Xiao Yan. Only he has the authority to issue you a letter of introduction or activate the teleportation array.
Having received a clear direction, Lin Tian felt reassured. He bowed slightly to Xiao Yan: "Thank you for your guidance, mentor."