Chapter 474: Chapter 234: This is Supposed to Be Level 8?

’I’ll have to buy another one...’

Lin Mo didn’t dwell on it for long. He quickly made his decision.

Although learning another skill and increasing his Magic Power would force him to be more careful about managing his spell levels later, the rewards would be immense.

From his recent experience with the Assassin and Ranger professions, Lin Mo had already confirmed something: the number of skills you have only gates your level at key breakthrough points. His Mage profession had already reached Level 10, but his Priest profession was stuck at Level 5. This meant that if he learned just one more skill for the Priest profession, he could jump five levels in one go, reaching Level 10!

The attribute bonuses from a five-level profession advancement would undoubtedly take his strength to a whole new level.

Such a gain was well worth sacrificing some leeway down the road. Worst case, he would only use his spells at critical moments, or he could use spells that were already at Full Level. Even if it meant wasting potential Skill Level gains, it would be sufficient.

Next, they were going to undertake a C Level Task. The difficulty of a C Level Task was a significant step up from a D Level Task. Although Lin Mo’s current strength should theoretically be enough to handle it with ease, accidents could always happen. Shefilya wasn’t here to act as their safety net like she had in the Loran Forest. Therefore, he had to guard against arrogance and impatience, remaining as cautious as possible.

’There’s no need to head out right now, though. I have to go to the Association to pick up the task tomorrow morning anyway. I can just buy it then.’

Lin Mo opened his eyes and stretched.

’It’s still early. We can have an early dinner today and head back to our rooms to rest.’

’That way, I can help Ali improve her strength a little more, and it won’t interfere with tomorrow’s task.’

After the skill [Cultivator Companion] advanced to [Shared Cultivation], its effect had improved significantly. Through his recent practice, it had already reached Level 2 and was not far from Level 3.

Each time the skill itself leveled up, its effects were enhanced even further.

’At this rate, if I work hard tonight, I can probably get Ali to Level 4.’

’As for Shefilya... My Basic Agility Attribute still hasn’t surpassed hers, so I’m the one gaining Agility from her. For now, I can’t help her level up.’

’Still, Shefilya has gained a lot of Strength and Constitution over this period. It’s made her more well-rounded, and her Combat Power has seen a significant boost.’

’Especially the boost to her Constitution. It gives a naturally Fragile Assassin a much higher margin for error.’

’Imagine this: you’re a Ranger facing an ordinary Assassin. If your Perception is sharp and your reflexes are quick, you have a decent chance of turning the tables for a counter-kill after dodging their first ambush. But what if you came up against an Assassin built like a Knight?’

’That would be a whole new level of despair...’

By now, Ali and Shefilya had reached a subtle, unspoken understanding.

Since it was the little maid’s turn last night, it was, as a matter of course, Ali’s turn today.

They didn’t go out for dinner; the food at the Qingfeng Inn was quite excellent on its own. After a hearty meal, it was time for everyone to return to their rooms and attend to their own affairs.

Feney was in her room practicing Magic, working hard to learn the Meditation Technique. Shefilya was doing basic physical training to adapt to her enhanced body as quickly as possible. Lena was reading, especially books about planting techniques.

As for Ali...

A brief exchange of glances during dinner had been enough for her to understand, so she soon rang the "doorbell" of Lin Mo’s room.

It was time to get stronger again.

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Early in the morning, around seven o’clock, the Silver Radiance Squad arrived at the Adventurer’s Association.

As they pushed open the main doors, they found the Association already bustling with activity.

A crowd of Adventurers had arrived early at the Association to select and accept tasks. Even many who weren’t planning on a mission today had come out of habit, ordering a mug of ale to sit in the great hall, chatting and swapping stories with companions and acquaintances.

"Here they are..."

They had arrived quite early, but Deke of the Lion Adventurer Group had arrived even earlier.

He led a group of his men forward to greet them, announcing with a grin, "This is the very same Lin Mo who fought our leader to a standstill."

"Greetings, Lin Mo!"

The group behind Deke shouted in unison, causing Lin Mo to blink. The corner of his mouth twitched.

’What’s all this about?’

"Hello..."

He waved a greeting and asked politely, "And you all are...?"

"Lin Mo, I’m Luke, a Level 5 Warrior."

"Lin Mo, my name is Hahn, a Level 7 Ranger."

"..."

The men introduced themselves one by one. After all, they were about to undertake a mission together, so it was best to get a rough idea of each other’s abilities. It would make tactical planning and coordination much easier.

All in all, Deke’s people were quite capable. The lowest among them was Level 5, with two or three at Level 7 or 8. Deke himself was a Level 10 Warrior, just a stone’s throw away from reaching Elite Level.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have even considered challenging a C Level Task.

After all, the opponents one faced in C Level Tasks were typically Elite Level Demons.

Once the other group finished their introductions, it was Lin Mo’s side’s turn.

"Ali, Level 4 Warrior."

That’s right. Thanks to Lin Mo’s efforts the previous night, Ali had successfully broken through to Level 4. Although her level was still a bit lower than that of Deke’s companions, she had advantages in her other Attributes. This made her more well-rounded, and her overall Combat Power wasn’t necessarily weaker than the Level 5 Warrior’s. In fact, it was probably even a little higher.

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