Reincarnation Paradise Park

Chapter 136: Chapter 104: Procurement

Suppressing his impulse, Su Xiao didn’t go to purchase knife-type weapons for now; he had other matters to attend to.

After unlocking the skill ”Supreme Blade,” Su Xiao prepared to unlock the next skill.

However, when Su Xiao prepared to unlock the next skill, he found he couldn’t unlock it for the time being.

The following line of text appeared at the bottom of the skill list.

[Currently unlocked skills have reached the limit. Subsequent skills can be unlocked after three main attributes reach 30 points; otherwise, the body will not be able to bear the subsequent skills.]

Su Xiao was taken aback, realizing that this unobtainable skill six was indeed formidable since his current physical condition couldn’t withstand it.

Since he couldn’t unlock new skills, Su Xiao chose to enhance his Swordsmanship Expertise first.

Currently, his Swordsmanship Expertise had reached Lv.3, allowing him to engage in close combat with SSS-level Ghouls like Takatsuki Sen even at Lv.3.

After some hesitation, Su Xiao took out two small Soul Crystals, planning to temporarily enhance Swordsmanship Expertise to Lv.5 to see if there were any changes.

However, he had a premonition that Swordsmanship Expertise might differ from Heart’s Eye, and the upper limit of Swordsmanship Expertise is certainly more than just Lv.10.

[’Swordsmanship Expertise’ has been enhanced to Lv.4.]

[’Swordsmanship Expertise’ has been enhanced to Lv.5.]

The Soul Crystals in Su Xiao’s hand shattered, transforming into a large amount of light particles that merged into his body.

Unconsciously closing his eyes, Su Xiao ’saw’ a figure formed of Soul Crystal Shards in front of him. The figure was identical to him in height and appearance, standing in the void practicing sword techniques, as if time stood still at this moment.

Slashing, poking, horizontal chopping, various movements changed continuously, and the figure’s movements became increasingly fast.

It’s unclear how much time had passed before the figure finally stopped. After stopping, the figure suddenly charged at Su Xiao, ultimately shattering into pieces and merging into his body.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Su Xiao suddenly opened his eyes; at this moment, his gaze was exceptionally sharp, as if a blade aura flashed across his eyes.

As his gaze gradually calmed, Su Xiao’s Swordsmanship Expertise had already been enhanced to Lv.5,

Yet, despite Swordsmanship Expertise being enhanced to Lv.5, it didn’t display the situation when Heart’s Eye reached Lv.5, leaving Su Xiao somewhat baffled.

Upon inquiring with Reincarnation Paradise, Reincarnation Paradise provided an explanation.

[Due to Swordsmanship Expertise belonging to a high-level power system, level rewards will appear only after reaching Lv.10.]

Su Xiao understood; it turned out that Swordsmanship Expertise was a relatively powerful skill, and level rewards would only appear upon reaching Lv.10.

This aroused Su Xiao’s anticipation of what rewards would appear after enhancing Swordsmanship Expertise to Lv.10, possibly unleashing blade aura? Perhaps it was too soon, and it might be some other ability.

But one thing was certain: the rewards that appeared after Swordsmanship Expertise reached Lv.10 would definitely be very powerful.

Su Xiao checked Swordsmanship Expertise.

Swordsmanship Expertise: LV.5. (Passive)

Skill Effect: Increases close combat attack power by 18% and proficiency with knife-type weapons.

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With each level increase, Swordsmanship Expertise raises close combat attack power by 2%; this increase applies when he uses knife-type weapons.

While 2% may not seem much, the enhancement becomes exceptionally significant when the proficiency level of Swordsmanship Expertise is high.

After strengthening Swordsmanship Expertise, Su Xiao played with the remaining two small Soul Crystals in his hand.

He had obtained a total of five; one was used for unlocking skills, two were used for upgrading Swordsmanship Expertise, and he hesitated about whether to continue upgrading Swordsmanship Expertise or enhance Blue Steel Shadow with the remaining two.

After much hesitation, Su Xiao decided to prioritize upgrading Blue Steel Shadow.

Blue Steel Shadow had performed excellently in combat, with its impressive true damage and the pain caused by burning the energy within the enemy giving a semblance of control.

Without having a control skill for now, Su Xiao planned to develop Blue Steel Shadow more deeply.

Resolute, Su Xiao consumed two small Soul Crystals and 2000 Paradise coins to upgrade Blue Steel Shadow.

Unlike enhancing Swordsmanship Expertise, when enhancing Blue Steel Shadow, after shattering, the small Soul Crystal directly merged into the special energy of Blue Steel Shadow, and Su Xiao clearly felt the energy within him strengthen significantly.

[’Blue Steel Shadow’ has been enhanced to Lv.2.]

[’Blue Steel Shadow’ has been enhanced to Lv.3.]

Skill One

Blue Steel Shadow: LV.3 (Active Skill)

Combination Conditions: Upon activating Blue Steel Shadow, the Hunter consumes 3 Mana Value per minute. It turns off automatically when Mana Value falls below 1%.

Skill Effect: Upon activating Blue Steel Shadow, each close combat attack will burn 20 Mana Value from the enemy, dealing true damage of the same value, and the enemy will endure intense pain from the mana burn.

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The Mana Value consumed by Blue Steel Shadow per minute increased from 2 to 3, and the energy burned and the true damage dealt to the enemy increased from the original 10 points to 20 points.

When battling warriors with lower blue energy levels, a few slashes from Su Xiao can render them unable to do anything but slash, creating a truly touching scene.

After upgrading Blue Steel Shadow, Su Xiao exhaled a long breath; although he upgraded various skills, his combat method hadn’t become disorganized.

His primary combat method revolved around Swordsmanship Expertise, supplemented by skills like Blue Steel Shadow and Heart’s Eye.

Su Xiao excels in close combat, requiring consideration of many facets after engaging the enemy; hence, he won’t learn a bunch of miscellaneous abilities, at most passive skills that don’t require activation. His combat style centers on getting in front of the enemy and then slashing.

Simple and straightforward, yet remarkably effective.

Mages or other long-range professions differ, as they learn a multitude of skills to consistently unleash them in battle.

Their combat methods and development directions vary.

Su Xiao rubbed his forehead, feeling somewhat fatigued after his continuous endeavors following the return from the Derivative World. With most matters already settled, he only needed to purchase some knife-type weapons for sacrifice before heading straight to the Trial Field.

But currently, his state wasn’t optimal, and taking adequate rest would ensure more gains in the Trial Field.

Lying on the bed, Su Xiao fell asleep within five minutes.

Without the pressure of the Derivative World, Su Xiao fully relaxed in the absolutely secure exclusive space, and his sleep was incredibly blissful.

Uncertain how long had passed, Su Xiao was awakened by a need to urinate; if not for this, he would have slept a while longer.

Heading to the restroom, Su Xiao relieved himself with immense satisfaction, akin to a waterfall crashing down from a great height; the feeling was exceedingly gratifying.

Su Xiao picked up the clock by the bedside, surprisingly realizing he had slept for 15 hours.

After enjoying a refreshing cold shower, Su Xiao left, heading straight to the Trading Square.

His target this time was knife-type weapons; it was still unclear how many white-quality weapons had to be sacrificed for the Supreme Blade to maximize the blade value of Dragon Slash, but a conservative estimate would require more than two.

The trading market had many knife-type weapons, with plenty at least of white quality, green quality occasionally seen, but knife-type ones were somewhat scarce. Most were guns, as guns were far more popular than close-combat weapons in the early stages.

They are fast to acquire, low-cost, and high-return, but come the latter stages, some of these people might end up regretful.

Stopping at a stall, Su Xiao’s steps paused,

The stall displayed a dazzling array of weapons; knives, guns, sticks, and clubs were all present. Su Xiao even saw a white-quality rocket launcher.

”What does the guest need to buy? This is the Worker’s stall.”

The stall owner, a slightly overweight middle-aged man, although wearing a full smile, appeared somewhat eerie and terrifying, having fitted a pair of mechanical eyes that glowed red.

”Just looking around.”

Su Xiao scanned the weapons on the stall and soon found his target.

[Beheading Knife] (White), priced at 850 Paradise Coins.

[Old Wolf Fang Blade] (White), priced at 900 Paradise Coins.

He had previously observed the prices of white close-combat weapons, with those rated above 5 all priced over 800 Paradise Coins.

As for those below rating 5, their attributes were hardly impressive, and Su Xiao suspected their value when sacrificed for blade value would be pathetically low.

This stall had very fair prices, so Su Xiao directly purchased the two knives and turned to walk towards his exclusive room.

Su Xiao wouldn’t use the Supreme Blade for sacrifice at the Trading Square.