Goblin Dependency-Chapter 274 - 146 Intelligence 5_2

Then, during this Hunting Day, the bounty for each goblin was raised to 5 silver coins, and the corpses in the nest were divided among the advanced adventurers, while the battlefield at Cui Xi Village calculated the kills separately, totaling 45 gold coins.

On top of that, after painstakingly handling the second-hand equipment from the Gnolls and Scar Team, as well as all the tasks and bounty earnings throughout the entire Hunting Day period.

Xia Nan’s savings have reached an unprecedented 756 gold, 3 silver, and 9 copper!

Enough to buy half a set of heavy plate armor!

If he considers nothing else, just spending leisurely at the White Sparrow Tavern, even at his consumption level, it would be enough to rest comfortably for more than three years.

Next, the biggest gain from this adventure:

——Professional Level!

He originally felt that upgrading to a professional was a far-off goal, with the last battle skill nowhere to be found. Surprisingly, during this seemingly ordinary goblin extermination mission, he fulfilled the final condition.

point in agility, 1 point in strength, 2 points in perception, along with one battle skill and two specialties.

If the now Level 1 [Fallen Blade Hunting] Xia Nan encountered the Bear Goblins again, the same ones that nearly wiped out the Stinky Fish and Shrimp Group at the beginning of his journey.

The extraordinary mobility of [Teeth Hunting] combined with the flexible use of [Gravity Control] in battle, along with his extraordinary magic equipment...

He could handle it all by himself without needing anyone else’s help.

His previous accumulation has made Xia Nan’s physical template surpass that of ordinary professionals, gradually aligning with the "Elite" and "Boss" templates.

In some respects, even now, his challenge level has surpassed his professional level.

At the very least, a well-equipped, sensibly constructed team of four Level 1 professionals would have no chance of defeating him without incurring casualties.

With Xia Nan’s combat style, even if he is ultimately outmatched, he could undoubtedly take two opponents down with him before meeting his end.

Additionally, there is [Destiny Coin] from the Half orc Alton.

Previously, Xia Nan had not completely understood its use and merely regarded it as a trump card that ensured the activation of the [Copper Bones] physical damage immunity effect.

However, this encounter has given him some inspiration.

Clearly, this Epic quality tool possesses effects that exceed combat alone.

He has two remaining uses, which he plans to strategize for maximum benefit.

Finally, the biggest surprise for Xia Nan.

Is his attribute panel.

Since crossing over more than a hundred days ago, he has grown accustomed to his Golden Finger, which displays equipment and self-attribute information as long as he focuses his attention on it.

It’s not overly exaggerated, yet it has played a vital role in his survival in this world.

To his surprise, however, the attribute panel also proves useful during his level up.

Recalling the countless subtitles that flashed before his eyes earlier, those special professions like [Dawn Forest Patrol] and [Iron-Forged Warrior], along with their corresponding battle skills and specialties, and their compatibility levels.

Perhaps... besides displaying item information, his Golden Finger might have other effects he hasn’t discovered yet?

"The Hunting Day has ended. What are your plans? Staying in River Valley Town?"

Adeline’s voice in front of him interrupted Xia Nan’s thoughts with her inquiry.

He scooped up a spoonful of mushroom soup, pondered for a moment, but didn’t provide an accurate answer.

"I’ll take it one step at a time. After all the effort to achieve a professional level, I can’t just retire right away."

Adeline did not suggest that he stay in the team.

For one, Xia Nan has become a professional, and his combat power has undergone a qualitative change. Having him sweep goblin nests to earn a few gold coins isn’t quite fitting anymore.

For another, as far as she is concerned, with Red Mane dead and her life’s goal complete, she is in a period of uncertainty.

If it weren’t for the newcomer, Abi, by her side, she might have already retired back home.

She, too, needs some time to decide what path to take next.

"You should visit the association, right?" Adeline tapped her fingertips on the table, reminding, "If you still plan on pursuing the adventurer profession."

Despite having lived in River Valley Town for many years, her interactions with professionals were limited.

She only vaguely knew that adventurers who achieved professional level had noticeably different treatment in the association compared to ordinary low-level adventurers.

The most widely known aspect of this difference.

Low-level adventurers, spending a lifetime’s savings might only end up buying fakes, yet it’s their livelihood —

Battle Skill.

At the adventurer association’s second floor, there is a clear sales channel.

And the items there are guaranteed to be genuine.

This alone makes her think he should pay a visit.

Xia Nan thought the same.

But before that, he had two last minor matters to address.

First, visit the Blacksmith Shop.

Both of his pieces of armor suffered damage in the battle with the Bear Goblins.

Whether replacing or repairing, there’s no shortcut when it comes to personal safety.

Oh, and there’s also the hollow bone stick left by Red Mane.

As the chief contributor to this battle, naturally, he acquired this prize afterwards.

It’s decently hard, able to withstand the Beheading Longsword’s slashes without leaving a scratch.

When wielded by the Bear Goblins, it even showcased the ability to confuse senses.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t fit Xia Nan’s combat style, plus he already has two weapons on him.

Adding a bone stick would just be visually awkward and make him appear cumbersome.

He doesn’t have the "Three-blade Swordsmen" specialty.

He should ask "Rock Hammer" if there’s a suitable way to deal with it.

If nothing else works, selling it for cash is an option.

After all, his Snake Scale Arm Shield still requires a considerable amount of money before it becomes a complete set, and who knows when he’ll gather enough for that.

Second, after dealing with his equipment, he needs to find a general store.

He still has half a bag of small stones from this mission’s spoils.

Only recently, due to the surplus of second-hand equipment, he even traveled back and forth between River Valley Town and Cui Xi Village to finish handling everything.

Being overly busy, he left them in his room at the inn and only remembered them this morning.

Selling them should generate a decent income.

Besides that, there isn’t any other urgent business.

If possible, he plans to take a break before his next mission.

This isn’t because of laziness.

The main reason is to get proficient in the newly acquired specialties and battle skills, training them to a level where they can be flexibly used in high-intensity combat.

But it will likely take quite some time.

The main reason being [Gravity Control].

Though no one else has mentioned it, and it hasn’t shown on his attribute panel either.

But by comparing lv5 Full Level [Vortex Slash] with lv3 [Teeth Hunting].

There must be differences in the quality of battle skills.

[Teeth Hunting] is clearly a few tiers above [Vortex Slash], and as for [Gravity Etching], he’s only mastered it recently and hasn’t used it much yet, so it’s hard to judge.

But [Gravity Control]...

Xia Nan mentions only this one point.

Like when he helped the server maintain balance just now, from the moment he leveled up and mastered this battle skill, for five days straight, without over-consuming mental or physical resources, he has maintained the highest intensity of training and usage.

But the skill level on the attribute panel remains an empty "0".

Not even a single skill level increase, which is quite absurd.

To Xia Nan himself.

Although he doesn’t want to admit it, with each use of [Gravity Control], he explores and discovers ways to develop the skill.

He becomes increasingly aware of the depth of this battle skill.

It feels like a power beyond someone of his level’s capability.

And every time he concentrates his mind, senses the gravitational ripples pervading the space, and tries to manipulate them, forcing them in the direction he desires.

He always has this illusion that his brain’s CPU is about to blow up.

It can’t help but make him recall his "as high as" 5 Intelligence.

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