CHAPTER 389: CHAPTER 203: ADVANCEMENT AND AN UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY

Xia Nan was in a good mood.

On one hand, it was naturally because of the increasingly filled little treasury these days.

In a month and a half, including the initial "Temple Night Wolf" commission, the Sea Thorn Squad completed a total of four tasks.

Of course, the task targets were all the beasts that had been inexplicably rampaging in the forest recently, all at the lowest "F" Level on the second floor mission scale.

Mission rewards, along with spoils of adventure, were divided among the four people in the team.

Let’s just say that the income of professionals is considerably higher than that of ordinary adventurers.

Currently, Xia Nan’s bank savings have risen from over 270 gold to 463 gold 7 silver 6 copper.

An average of nearly 50 gold per commission.

It doesn’t look like much more than before.

But keep in mind that this is money distributed among the four people in the team.

If Xia Nan were in his previous Lone Wolf mode, without having to share with others.

If the efficiency was similar to that of the team, smoothly, one could even earn nearly four figures of Gold Coins in a month.

Quite exaggerated!

Moreover, one point must be explained more clearly.

This average task income of 50 gold has a relatively small share of "mission rewards" in it.

After obtaining the conditions to enter the Association Second Floor, a new concept was introduced—

Points!

Gold Coin acquisition methods are varied—animal hides, Crystal Stones, second-hand Equipment...there are numerous ways to make money in River Valley Town.

But at least for now, the only source of "points" is to complete Association missions.

To exchange for those rare Battle Skills, rare materials, and discounted potions generally unattainable from the second floor, points are indispensable.

Therefore, when submitting tasks, Xia Nan converted part of the Gold Coin reward into corresponding points.

The amount wasn’t large, since daily supplies and living expenses require money, and preparing for future Enchanted Equipment customization is necessary; a certain amount of savings is essential.

But it could be considered a decent start.

Accumulating over time, one can always save enough to exchange for a Battle Skill that suits oneself.

Sometimes, Xia Nan’s thoughts couldn’t help but extend outward.

For those who have already stepped into "Transcendent," possessing immense wealth enough for expenditures as High level Professionals.

After completing Association missions, the Gold Coin and points ratio in mission rewards might reach a level of "1:9," or even "0:10."

Accepting commissions purely for earning points, to exchange for high level materials, or other uses.

Though there might be exceptions like the "Emperor’s Golden Hoe," he guesses it’s probably close to what he imagines.

On the other hand, what filled Xia Nan with a sense of accomplishment was the improvement in Battle Skill Skill Level.

Through four missions and intense battles with various beasts, the pace of Skill Level advancement greatly accelerated.

Among the Battle Skills not yet at Full Level, [Teeth Hunting] as one of the most commonly used techniques already showcased itself in combat with Night Wolf, having no need to hide, so using it freely, the Skill Level increased rapidly.

It’s now nearly reaching Level lv4.

In comparison, the advancement speed of [Gravity Etching] was much slower.

The reason being its own daily usage limit, and the special force field damage mechanism ignoring armor, making Xia Nan treat it as one of his hidden aces.

Yet to be exposed, naturally not possible to use openly in combat in front of the team members.

Occasional practice was done secretly in an unnoticed corner when the team wasn’t paying attention.

Skill Level increased by twenty points in a month and a half.

Reached "Level 1 (82/100)."

Compared to its Level 1 Skill Level, speed definitely couldn’t be called fast, but it’s almost time to upgrade.

Even under secretive training circumstances.

Overall satisfaction was achieved.

As for [Gravity Control], well...

——Level 1 (8/100).

Good news, it increased.

Bad news, it only increased by 2 points.

Long accustomed, Xia Nan’s heart wasn’t saddened nor delighted.

Just hopes that before spring arrives, this Battle Skill Skill Level can surpass the two-digit "threshold."

In summary, looking back over this one month plus, forty-plus days.

Xia Nan earned a significant amount of Gold Coins, saved some points, and simultaneously elevated the Skill Level of all the various Battle Skills he mastered.

Oh, almost forgot, the armor is still intact.

Though the surface bore minor bumps, no severe damages necessitated major repairs or even replacement.

Leading him to long-lost trips to the Blacksmith Shop for maintenance twice, even Rock Hammer Barn clicked his tongue in amazement, asking if he had been negligent recently.

Also the reason Xia Nan was able to save money.

"The usual, one Portion 3 combo, and, hmm, add a pint of black beer."

Seeing the two waving to him from the tavern hall corner, Xia Nan raised his chin slightly and greeted them.

Meanwhile, smiling, he ordered from White Sparrow’s owner "Chapton."

Wearing dual Longswords, ignoring some glances from other tavern tables.

He walked straight forward, pulled out a chair, and sat down at the table.

"Why are you so late today? Sister has been waiting for you here for ages," Vireis said, holding a wine glass, taking a light sip, moist lips bringing a hint of wetness, her body leaned closer.

Not sure if she had sprayed some special perfume before coming out, the air around her was filled with a sweet enticing scent.

"Went to the Association," Xia Nan replied.

The tavern rumor and stereotypes towards Zor Elves made Xia Nan suspect that within the fragrance, there could exist some kind of charm effect or a hidden toxin.