SWDnovel Chapter 5: New Skill Acquired
Chapter 5: New Skill Acquired
Although he didn't get any skill points from the treasure chest, Miao Meng was already satisfied when he saw the cloak. The clothes were so cool and suited his taste perfectly.
He only glanced at the two quest items before setting them aside, not in a hurry to complete the quest, because he still had a lot of skill points saved up.
As for whether to upgrade and acquire new skill points, Miao Meng only thought about it for a few seconds before putting it aside for the time being, intending to wait and see the skill effects before making a decision.
After all, according to the description, this version does not increase attributes upon leveling up, nor does it offer any new special skills. Apart from giving a skill point, it is extremely low in cost-effectiveness.
Furthermore, if he upgrades, the experience gained will definitely be reduced. He is already suffering from a 300% experience penalty, and if it is reduced further, the experience efficiency of the dungeon will be too low.
Furthermore, with his current transformation into a construct, his combat strength is sufficient to clear dungeons, so there's no need to rush to level up. Of course, it's also because he saw that there would be a class branch to choose from after leveling up that he decided to wait.
He knew nothing about the four paths available at level two: Spirit Crafting, Magic Cannon, Soul Blade, and Alchemy. What if he regretted it later if he upgraded directly?
"I've realized that my accuracy is terrible right now. After all, I've never handled a physical firearm before, especially this old-fashioned flintlock rifle. So, I'll use my first skill point on the combat page."
Miao Meng didn't rush to leave the treasure cave. After all, he wanted to try out the new skills he had acquired. If he returned to reality, the old apartment would be easily overheard by others if he made any noise.
As skill points are invested, the first skill icon slowly appears on the war page, which is an image of a musket firing.
War - Close Combat: Your shooting skills receive a slight bonus, your attack power increases as the distance closes, and it also has a weak knockback and knock-up effect.
"Yes, as expected, these skill points will change to some extent according to one's own needs. In that case, the second skill is undoubtedly survival, since constructs don't have the ability to regenerate health."
Survival - Breathing and Health Regeneration: Your construct body is fully activated, gaining the ability to grow like flesh and blood.
One health point is restored every 5 seconds. Outside of combat, the amount of health restored can be increased by eating, up to a maximum of 10 health points every 5 seconds.
After unlocking the healing ability, Miao Meng breathed a sigh of relief. He wasn't completely unscathed during the battle; even with his steel-like defense, he inevitably suffered some scratches.
Of course, the most important thing is the cursed poison that comes with those undead attacks, which can cause slight damage to the spirit and mind to some extent.
He then experienced the effect of restoring one point of health every five seconds, which is about 1/10 for a human body, but only about 0.5% for a construct.
"Wow~ As expected of such high base stats, the difference in vitality alone is 20 times. And that doesn't even include physical attributes like defense and strength. It's terrifying."
He no longer had an urgent need for this last skill point. There were still three pages with unselected skills, so he simply clicked on the Throne page in order.
Throne of Leadership: Your demeanor has changed, making it easier to gain the trust of others. You'll also gain a slight advantage in persuasion, public speaking, and other interpersonal communication skills.
"Well, that gives me a general understanding of the five skill page categories. Sorcery is self-explanatory; it should be magical ability. I'm just not sure what the difference is between this jeweled crown and the throne."
After allocating his skill points, Miao Meng took out his already loaded musket and began practicing his shooting skills in the cave, trying to adapt to the current combat intensity more quickly.
The flintlock musket in his hand was not an ordinary firearm; each bullet was a real-life cannonball, so its range and bullet trajectory were different from those of a regular shotgun.
'Bang, bang, bang~'
The echoes in the cave were constant. If it weren't for the fact that each shell had an independent 45-second reload time, which greatly restricted Miao Meng's firing rate, the gunfire would probably have been continuous.
Miao Meng stayed in the cave for more than two hours, and only ended the training session after the toxins on his arm were completely neutralized by his healing ability.
He didn't want to return to reality with the poison. If he couldn't control it after returning and it caused him serious injury, that would be terrible.
In the dungeon, there's at least one layer of insurance: if the main body is really poisoned to death, you can still exchange a weakened soul for a relatively intact body by committing suicide.
He dared not go to the hospital to see a doctor for this cursed poison. Putting aside the fact that it was an extraordinary injury and whether a doctor could cure it, the fact that such a wound appeared out of nowhere was a problem that was already quite remarkable.
After all, Dongxia is not the Bald Eagle Federation. Even if you are shot or stabbed, no doctor will ask you any questions.
Miao Meng could confidently guarantee that if he went to the hospital clutching a rotten, blackened arm that had been stabbed, he would be able to write his own name backwards if he didn't run into the police asking for details.
Back in his cramped apartment, Miao Meng lay on his single bed and couldn't help but laugh silently. Having made a mistake last time, he was now determined not to do anything that would bother the other neighbors.
Because he knew that he had completely changed the future of that stagnant pool of water. The life he had planned—going to school, graduating, finding a job, and even marrying an ordinary wife—had vanished like fireworks.
Even if I never run dungeons again, the gold orbs I get from this dungeon and the construct transformation are enough for me to live a life without eating beef in reality.
A sailboat-class ship might be weak in combat, unable to withstand even a single RPG shot in modern society, but that's assuming it's in ship form. In ship girl form, the essence lies in what's concentrated.
It possesses the same output and firepower as a warship, but is only 1/1000th the size of a warship. It also has amphibious combat capabilities and can regenerate flesh and blood to restore its durability.
In conclusion, Miao Meng has a clear understanding of his current strength and position. If there were no other extraordinary powers in this world, he could be considered the undisputed overlord.
After calming himself down for a while, Miao Meng finally sat up and started pointing at his phone, searching for ways to release the golden balls.
The apartment is still too small; even a little noise can disturb the other neighbors, making it extremely inconvenient to protect one's privacy.
Of course, considering his current status, he couldn't possibly use all his money to buy a villa or similar property; instead, he planned to rent a larger apartment.
Ideally, it would be a relatively secluded house with its own private space. If there are any discounts available, such as those offered due to accidents or other reasons, that would be even better.
The gold balls in his hand weigh more than 200 grams in total. If they were all converted into gold, they would be worth more than 10 yuan. It would not be an easy task to reasonably recover this not-so-small amount of money into his own hands.
This problem was originally quite troublesome for him, but after glancing at the cloak in his backpack, Miao Meng no longer had any concerns and was just waiting to find a suitable target to make his move.
Moreover, Miao Meng now has enough strength to back him up. Even if he encounters those players who try to take advantage of him, he doesn't need to worry. In fact, he'd be happy to see it happen and earn some extra money.