The Devil’s Cage

Chapter 101 Entering

[Mysterious knowledge (proficient → expert) requires 10,000 points and 8 skill points, yes/no to pay? 】

Although the high cost was somewhat beyond Qin Ran's expectation, it was not the reason why Qin Ran was stunned.

The real reason is that the learning conditions shown later——

[Study conditions: Alchemy (Basic), Potions (Basic), Astrology (Basic), Mysterious Biology (Basic)]

To raise [Mysterious Knowledge] from the proficient level to the expert level, four skill prerequisites are actually required.

Moreover, Qin Ran can imagine that this is definitely not the end, but just the beginning.

This is already needed to upgrade from proficient to expert level, so what about upgrading from expert to master level?

"What a low-level joke!"

Qin Ran, who was talking to himself, couldn't help rubbing his swollen temples.

He has a headache.

Before, he calculated in detail the points and skill points needed to raise [Mysterious Knowledge] to the master level, and he also made a plan for this.

But the reality told him that he was thinking too much.

He was completely unable to raise [Mysterious Knowledge] to the height he wanted.

Not to mention the master level, the expert level is also out of reach.

Unless he can find the corresponding [Alchemy], [Potion Science], [Astrology], and [Magical Biology] four skills.

As for now?

The level of proficiency will be the limit he can achieve during this period of time.

[Name: Mysterious Knowledge (Proficiency)]

[Attribute related: None]

[Skill Category: Assist]

[Effect: You are already familiar with this uncommon knowledge, and you have a considerable understanding of special characters and symbols including but not limited to theology, religious teachings, mysticism, etc.! 】

[Special effects: Proficient in words and symbols (you still have certain guesses about words and symbols that you don’t know)]

[Consumption: None]

【Learning conditions: none】

[Remarks: You can read general alchemy, potion science, astrology, magical biology and other related knowledge, but you don't have a real grasp of it! 】

...

Feeling the complex and mysterious knowledge appearing in my mind.

Kieran once again recalled the changed demon Great Seven Stars in Kilfin Hetch's cell.

But the result was disappointing.

Like the image of a scorpion, the place where the three characters have changed, he still can't understand with his proficient level of [Mysterious Knowledge].

"Do you want to be proficient?"

Qin Ran thought secretly.

But looking at the [Mysterious Knowledge] Mastery→Expert's four pre-skills, Kieran felt a headache again.

However, Qin Ran is still making the last attempt——

2567: Are there any skill books and relevant information on alchemy, potion science, astrology, and magical biology?

Lawlessness: Are you sure it's alchemy? Potions? What about astrology and magical biology?

2567: What?

Lawlessness: Alchemy and Potions are popular items, and the price of each book is around 30,000 points and 10 skill points! Moreover, after that, it is completely burning money! Only those teams and guilds can play well. For lone travelers like us, don't think about it.

Lawlessness: Astrology, mystical biology...haven't appeared in the market at all, the guy 'Broker' may have it!

Lawlessness: And...

...

Facing the lawless answer, Qin Ran sighed.

Although Kieran had some guesses when Lawless asked in surprise, but he was still surprised when he saw the prices of alchemy and potions.

30,000 points and 10 skill points!

If he learns both, it is basically all his benefits this time.

Moreover, there are only two of them, and the remaining two are still missing.

What's more, he was able to have such a profit this time, entirely thanks to Steinbeck, a generous employer. If he were alone, it would be impossible for him to obtain such a large profit—in the same number of dungeons.

Subconsciously, Kieran rubbed his swollen temples again.

Qin Ran realized that he had to divert his attention a little bit.

Otherwise, he will fall into the vortex called 'On the cost of raising [mysterious knowledge] by one level is the benefit of several dungeons'.

That's really scary!

[Points: 43690; skill points: 6; gold skill points: 1; gold attribute points: 1]

He glanced at the remaining points and skill points.

Kieran turned his attention to the skills he had chosen to improve.

[Dodge] [Sneak] and [Gunpowder Weapons. Light Firearms].

Among them, [Dodge] is the highest priority.

Because it can form a complete combat system with 【Unarmed Combat】.

As for [stealth] and [gunpowder weapons. Light firearms]?

[Stealth] This is an inconspicuous skill that cannot be ignored, because you don't know when you will use it.

And [Gunpowder Weapon. Light Firearm] seems to become useless as the number of copies increases, but the appearance of [Blessed Bullet] clearly tells Kieran that it is far from the case.

"A total of 20,000 points and 12 skill points are required!"

"I now have 43690 points and 6 skill points. According to the ratio of 3000 points to 1 skill point, it is enough for me to upgrade all three skills to the master level!"

"Moreover, there are still 5690 points left!"

Qin Ran calculated.

However, Qin Ran did not take any immediate action.

He still needs to prepare more.

For example: How to maximize the power of the skill [Unarmed Combat. Two-legged Fighting Master].

Obviously, he needs a good pair of shoes.

The Mississauga market did not find a suitable one, and it will take until next month for the Mississauga market to open again.

So, Qin Ran opened the private message again to contact Lawless.

2567: Are there shoes with attacks?

Lawless: Of course, there are not a few people who choose to fight with two legs. Some guys have a lot of replaced equipment in their hands. What do you want?

2567: Try to be of high quality, strong attack power, and have extra attributes first!

Lawlessness: In this case, it is not cheap!

2567: Within 5000 points, I can still build one thing.

...

Following the output of the text, Qin Ran sent a screenshot of [Unlock Tool].

Immediately, Lawlessness answered.

Lawlessness: Some guys love this stuff, and it can fetch a good price with the right people!

Lawlessness: Leave it to me!

Lawlessness: I will give you an answer tomorrow morning at the latest.

Lawlessness: Is there anything else you need? Just a little wiping, and your 'Lamp Genie' will serve you 24 hours a day! Of course, if possible, please try not to choose rags, and use silk and satin to suit my noble status.

2567: ...

Facing the lawless joke, Qin Ran was speechless.

However, some things still need to be asked of this veteran player.

2567: Do you know where I can buy [Blessed Bullet]?

Lawless: 400 points are issued once, you need to find someone to order in advance, if you rush to work, you need to increase the price!

Lawlessness: How much do you want?

2567: No need for now!

...

The lawless words made Qin Ran refresh his impression of Steinbeck's generosity once again.

400 credits per round of [Blessed Bullet], the other party will give it to two magazines, fourteen rounds!

A full 5600 points!

And now, after putting aside all expenses, he can't even afford two [Blessed Bullets].

Feeling the difference, Kieran could only shrug his shoulders.

Naturally, there will be a trace of jealousy, but more of it is emotion.

fair?

Qin Ran's status as an orphan destined him to have a better understanding of this term.

There are good ones and bad ones.

Fortunately, though... there is still a chance for change!

call!

Qin Ran took a deep breath, walked to the open space, and practiced [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique] again.

He doesn't choose 'extreme time', but it doesn't mean he doesn't cherish time.

...

Lawless was very punctual, and gave Qin Ran a reply the next morning.

[Name: Steel Foot of Flame]

[Type: Heavy Boots]

[Quality: Excellent]

【Attack Power: Weak】

[Defense: General]

[Attribute: Secondary Flame Enhancement]

[Special effect: proficient in two-legged fighting]

【Requirement: None】

[Remarks: Its maker originally just imitated another pair of boots! Obviously, he failed! However, sometimes, failure does not mean the end! 】

...

[Secondary Flame Enhancement: Each attack will trigger 1-2 points of fire damage effects]

...

These are a pair of steel boots inlaid with shatter-level [Ruby].

The material is made of steel, with black and dull paint on the outside, and weak leather on the inside. The position of the inlaid gems is on the heel of the sole, wrapped in a thick layer of unknown leather, some like artificial leather, and Some are like other colloids.

‘It can prevent fire, and it can also make you more handy when sneaking! '

Lawless is such an introduction.

The final price is: 2000 points + [unlock tool].

That is the price of 3000 points and 1 skill point.

Not too expensive, not cheap either.

But within the scope of Kieran's tolerance, moreover, it's worth the money!

Quite simply, Kieran chose to confirm the deal.

And, with the help of Lawless, start exchanging points for skill points.

Then, another round of strengthening began.

[Name: Dodge (Master)]

[Attribute related: Agility]

[Skill Category: Assist]

[Effect: You know how to dodge in battle, increase dodge by 50%]

[Special Effect: Master of Flexible Footsteps: Your footsteps make your body more flexible, increasing the dodge effect by 30%]

【Deplete power】

[Learning conditions: Agility E+]

[Remarks: You can use skills such as sideways and rolling to dodge the opponent's attack! 】

...

[Skill dodge is improved, related attributes are improved...]

[Agility has reached this type of skill, the current level can be increased to the upper limit, and cannot be improved! 】

...

[Name: Stealth (Master)]

[Attribute related: Agility]

[Skill Category: Assist]

[Effect: Make better use of shadows, make it difficult for others to find, increase concealment by 50%]

[Special Effect: Master of Shadow Covering: You get better hiding in the shadows, increasing the stealth effect by 30%. 】

【Deplete power】

[Learning conditions: Agility E+]

[Remarks: You are good at hiding in the shadows, you can ignore the eyes of most people! 】

...

[Skill Stealth Improvement, Related Attribute Improvement...]

[Agility has reached this type of skill, the current level can be increased to the upper limit, and cannot be improved! 】

...

[Name: Gunpowder Weapon. Light Gun (Master)]

[Related attributes: strength, constitution, perception]

[Skill Category: Attack]

[Effect: If you know how to use pistols, rifles, muskets, assault rifles, submachine guns and sniper rifles, the destructive power will be increased by 50%]

[Special Effect: Expert Aiming (When you aim at the target, you can get the effect of perception attribute level +3)]

【Deplete power】

[Learning conditions: strength E, constitution E, perception E+]

[Remarks: Under your aim, everyone should feel terrified! 】

...

[Skill gunpowder weapon. Light firearms. Improvement, related attribute improvement...]

[The strength has reached this type of skill, the current level can be increased to the upper limit, and cannot be improved! 】

[Physique has reached this type of skill, the current level can be increased to the upper limit, and cannot be improved! 】

[Perception has reached this type of skill, the current level can be increased to the upper limit, and cannot be improved! 】

...

The coordination of body and brain begins again.

The familiar warm current appeared again and spread throughout Qin Ran's body.

Time passed by every minute and every second, and when everything returned to normal, Qin Ran took a deep breath, glanced regretfully, and was not familiar with improving again.

However, Qin Ran, who had expected this for a long time, quickly put this regret in his mind, and he began to be familiar with the changes in himself.

Although with the help of the system, Kieran didn't need to do this at all.

But after experiencing the [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique], Qin Ran thought that he should develop the habit of actively adapting to skills instead of being passive all the time.

So, Kieran made a plan for the next week or so: practice skills!

Apart from the necessary departure from the game, Kieran, who rejected Lawless's invitation to drink several times, was completely immersed in various skills and [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique].

Of course, Kieran will definitely check the requirements for the next level of each skill.

The level after the master is: Wushuang!

The required points and skill points are completely increased.

Master-level [unarmed combat] needs 20,000 points and 12 skill points to advance to the next level.

[Gunpowder weapons. Light firearms] Upgrading to Wushuang level requires 15,000 points and 10 skill points.

[Dodge] [Sneak] requires 18,000 points and 10 skill points.

[Tracking] You don't need many skill points, only 1 point, but it's a golden skill point!

30000 points and 1 gold skill point!

Just looking at the upgrade requirements of each skill, Kieran put in more effort into the practice of each skill.

He is very clear that such a huge expense is completely unsupportable by relying solely on dungeons.

However, Qin Ran's efforts had little effect.

Even for [Morning Knight Body Forging Technique], after the first 'substantial' reduction in points, each time it was only a reduction of 1 or 2 points.

Other skills are no exception.

This made Qin Ran understand that the last time he practiced [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique] was in a special state.

Instinctively, Kieran began to put himself into that special state.

However, there was no result.

After consecutive failures, Qin Ran did not give up, but reflected on what he did wrong.

Then, practice again.

Then, it failed again.

Practice, fail, reflect...

Kieran went on and on like this.

Time passed quickly in Kieran's selfless practice.

The cooldown period for the single-player dungeon is over!

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