infodatos Chapter 2 Experience Points and Level Up
Chapter 2 Experience Points and Level Up
The essence of the cultivation of "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" is to draw energy from heaven and earth into the body, transform it into true qi, and enhance one's essence, qi, and spirit.
This "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" has been adjusted according to the laws of this world, and it contains a complete set of methods for converting external energy into true qi.
By practicing the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" (a method for cultivating Qi circulation in the body), one can improve six attributes to varying degrees.
Nourished by true qi, the physical body will become more resilient and stronger, and the three attributes of strength, agility and constitution will be improved accordingly.
At the same time, practicing the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" makes the mind clearer, thus increasing intelligence.
However, intellectual development still requires learning and research. Practicing the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" only improves physical conditions, while learning and researching to increase knowledge and train thinking improves soft conditions and is the true way to enhance intelligence.
Practicing the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" can make the skin firmer and fairer.
Furthermore, the pursuit of immortality is the state of harmony between man and nature. Cultivating this manual will enhance one's affinity with various energies in the world.
In this way, one's charm will be enhanced.
After checking the attribute values, Ronan then looked at the Taoist arts—
"Magic Tricks & Taoist Arts": Summoning, banishing, and shifting scenery.
"Class One Ring - Taoist Arts": Flame Breathing, Demon Slaying
The knowledge that the "Heavenly Book" had just instilled in his mind included, among other things, the memories of constantly practicing and performing these five Taoist arts.
These five Taoist techniques originated from the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques.
Summoning and chasing away, combined, constitutes the art of manipulating objects, which is far more flexible than the "Mage Hand" in Dungeons & Dragons.
Moreover, its spellcasting range and load-bearing capacity are superior to those of a mage.
The range of the spell's hand is 30 feet (about 10 meters) and it can support a weight of no more than 10 pounds (4.54 kilograms).
The initial casting range for summoning and banishing is 10 meters, and the initial load-bearing capacity is 20 kilograms.
20 kilograms and 5 kilograms are worlds apart.
20 kilograms is equivalent to an adult male supporting the weight with one hand.
If he uses the art of summoning and banishing objects to control sharp objects from afar, it is equivalent to having an adult male wielding a sharp object to fight for him.
Moreover, the casting range and load-bearing capacity are still initial; he can increase them by consuming more true energy.
Shifting Images is a magical technique that can create illusions, which can be sounds or objects, and is quite similar to the "Secondary Illusions" trick in Dungeons & Dragons.
Currently, the initial casting range is also 10 meters.
He can use the technique of shifting scenery to create the howl of a high-level monster, thereby scaring away enemies.
You can also create a green grass illusion above a pit full of spikes, so that the enemy cannot see the pit and will step into it.
Flame-breathing refers to the ability to exhale flames from the mouth and nose.
Currently, he can only spew out a ball of flame, which can travel more than 40 meters away.
With the infusion of true energy, the range and power of the flames will increase.
Demon-slaying involves imbuing weapons with Taoist magic to inflict greater damage on demons; it can be considered a cultivation version of the Supreme Slash.
Then, he looked at the "Profession Specializations": Silent Taoist Spellcasting, Instant Taoist Spellcasting, and Spellcasting Material-Free.
In this world, spellcasters often need to use incantations, gestures, and spell-casting materials to unleash their magic.
Silent casting means there is no need to chant incantations, instant casting means the hand gestures are simplified, and casting without materials means that no materials are needed when casting a spell.
Skilled spellcasters often need extensive training and the aid of a staff to achieve these three things.
Then he looked at his "personal specialty": swordsmanship.
Each time a character reaches a certain level, they will gain a special skill.
The swordsmanship also originated from the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Techniques.
After acquiring the [Swordsmanship] specialty, many memories of sword practice flooded his mind, and a natural instinct for using a sword naturally arose in his muscles.
At this point, his swordsmanship was already on par with that of a high-ranking warrior.
Finally, he looked at the experience: Level 1 Cultivator (0XP/300XP)
This means that as long as he gains 300 experience points, he can advance to the level 2 cultivator.
The knowledge that the "Heavenly Book" instilled in his mind also included methods for gaining experience—killing and helping others.
Snapped!
Immediately, he slapped a fly that had been rubbing its hands on the edge of the bed flat.
Looking at the panel again, the experience level hadn't changed.
It seems that he needs to kill monsters to gain enough experience.
The continent of Faerûn is never short of monsters, but the key is to ensure your safety while fighting them.
Just then, his stomach suddenly growled, so Ronan took the half-eaten black bread from the cupboard, soaked it in cold water, and ate it.
While eating, he thought about his future plans.
Now that I've become a professional, it's impossible for me to be a fisherman in the future.
Moreover, after finishing this black bread, the pantry was completely empty.
A while ago, I used up almost all my savings to treat my mother's illness. Now I only have about ten copper coins left, which is only enough for two meals.
So he decided to take on some simple quests in places like plazas and taverns, just like other adventurers.
This way you can get money and potentially experience.
Thinking of this, Ronan quickly finished his bread and continued sorting through his mother's belongings.
After tidying up, he took a bone knife from the kitchen, wrapped it in cloth, and hid it in his clothes at his waist.
He was short of money and couldn't afford a decent weapon, so this fairly sharp dagger served as his weapon.
The bone-forged dagger, combined with his object manipulation skills, should possess considerable destructive power.
Stepping out of the house, the boundless Sea of Swords stretches out not far away.
It was already afternoon, and the sun was high in the sky. The sunlight was reflected in the swaying sea, making the entire sea sparkle.
Ronan locked the door and walked north.
His destination was Blossom Ridge Park, one of the most popular gathering places for Baldur's Gate citizens and adventurers.
The bulletin board there was filled with notices recruiting adventurers.
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Baldur's Gate consists of the Upper Town, Lower Town, and Outer Town.
The Lower Town, where Ronan is located, consists of six blocks.
Walking across a block often takes 10 to 30 minutes.
Ronan lives in the East Road district.
Flower Ridge Park is located in a crowded side street, about a 20-minute walk away.
The Flower Ridge Park is a riot of flowers all year round. In the middle of the park is a spacious square paved with beige stone slabs.
In the middle of the square is a slightly elevated platform, with a statue of Bodø/Giles standing in the center.
Bodøe was the founder of this city.
Baldur's Gate is named after Baldur's Gate.
Before Baldur's Gate was built, this place was a secret meeting place for outlaws such as pirates, scavengers, and "ghost lamplighters".
Criminals use lights to lure ships sailing along this fog-shrouded coast, causing them to run aground, and then steal their cargo.
Centuries ago, the seafaring hero Bodean returned to his hometown of Grey Harbor from a long voyage.
He amassed a vast fortune during his journey. After storing some of his treasure in a hidden vault, he ordered the construction of a massive granite wall to protect his homeland.
Not long after, Bodyan embarked on his second voyage, then disappeared without a trace and never returned.
After Baldur's disappearance, the citizens continued the construction of the city walls, and in memory of their heroic patron and protector, they named a portico on the new city walls the Baldur's Gate.
There is a large bulletin board in the Flower Ridge Park, which displays city announcements, job postings, adventurer recruitment, and other related information.
Ronan looked at the bulletin board for a while and found a task that suited him.
[Task Type]: Bounty
[Bounty]: Negotiable
[Task Summary]:
The Shahua fishmen have invaded the Haita district, resulting in the deaths of six fishermen. Adventurers are needed to help clear out the Shahua fishmen that have taken up residence in the shallow waters of Haita district.
[Task Contact Person]:
Please go to the House of Gul in the Haita neighborhood and look for Tapse Gul.
After reading the quest, Ronan vaguely remembered the "Monster Encyclopedia" he had read in his previous life, in which the challenge level of the Shahua Fishman was 1/2.
In other words, a four-person professional team with an average level of 1/2 can kill a Shahua fishman without taking any damage, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
However, the Shahua fishmen are social monsters and often move together.
To clear out the Shahua fishmen found in the Haita district, a four-person team with an average level of 1/2 is probably not enough.
We need to see if there are any other professionals interested in this.
Ronan thought to himself, then headed toward the Elf Song Tavern.
If you're looking for teammates, there's no better place in Baldur's Gate than the Elven Song Tavern.