Chapter 34 - Main Professional Skills, Enchanting Seals!
Chapter 34: Main Professional Skills, Enchanting Seals!
Yang Tianming swiftly moved, having already crafted the banner. Aware that Zhao Xing would be accompanied, he remained uncertain about which academy it would be. On the day the admissions team arrived, he took it upon himself to create banners for all five academies, hoping to display the stories of each prestigious institution if permitted.
Once Zhao Xing and Lu Yuanwei signed the enrollment agreement, he wasted no time in initiating the publicity campaign. Soon, these banners adorned every corner of the school, causing a stir among the students.
“Who would’ve thought Beijing University would recruit Zhao Xing? What a big shot!”
“I envy him! Recommending someone to Beijing University is a big deal!”
“He’s from our class! Incredible!”
“He’s a charmer. Can’t believe even a charmer can get recommended. Haven’t seen him in years!”
“Zhao Xing is amazing!”
Walking down the road, Yang Jian and Chen Huimin, after seeing numerous banners, finally believed the news.
“Yang Jian, consider yourself lucky you didn’t bet on Zhao Xing’s father-son game. You’d be calling him Dad now,” teased a girl.
“You don’t understand. I knew it all along, so I said it just to mess around,” Yang Jian responded, blushing.
“Really? Who said he wouldn’t be escorted that day?”
“You must’ve misunderstood!”
“I heard it from you!”
The exchange continued, filled with laughter, making the boulevard lively. Back in the laboratory, Zhao Xing, not eager to rest, decided to test a piece of equipment. Upon reaching level 20, a new skill in the main job tree, Enchanting Seal, is unlocked.
“Enchanting Seal (primary level): It can seal the enchanting effect within a certain range around it for a certain period of time.”
The seal’s duration depended on the target’s level and the releaser’s mental power attribute. Zhao Xing tested it, with the current range covering a 20-meter radius. However, it only affected equipment up to level 40. The quality and enchantment level also influenced the effectiveness.
Despite its limitations, Zhao Xing found the skill lacking when used on its own. Unlocking the career branch “Enchanting Tools” seemed necessary, though it required substantial skills, energy, and funds.
“Unlocking this branch is resource-intensive. I can experiment with it since I can use good materials for free.”
However, Zhao Xing needed one more prerequisite knowledge, “Energy Transfer,” to improve the enchanting device. Considering the commonality between advanced magic knowledge and the magic department, he planned to wait for the order to be completed before delving deeper.
Lying on the bed, Zhao Xing closed his eyes, reflecting on the progress he made during this period. Thanks to the military orders, the proficiency of his other skills increased rapidly.
Glancing at the panel:
[Name: Zhao Xing] [Occupation: Enchanter (Elementary)] [Level: Level 22 (3%)] [Power: 85] [Physical strength: 278] [Speed: 31] [Spirit: 597] [Equipment: Hat of the Scholar (King-Grade)] [Occupation Tree: Opened] [Specialty: low-level mental toughness, high concentration, life fluctuation, element perception.] [Skills: primary attribute enchantment, primary material enchantment, primary material identification, primary spiritual training, primary material transformation, primary material fusion, primary permanent.] [Free attribute points: 0] [Professional branches: primary energy structure, primary equipment analysis.]Among them, [Primary Material Enchanting] and [Primary Material Identification], [Primary Material Fusion], [Primary Spiritual Training], and [Permanent] were the most commonly used, and their proficiency had exceeded 8,000.
Most of the progress had already transpired. It was approaching the mid-level point. Amidst them, [Permanent] had surpassed 9000 due to the advanced proficiency attained, poised to attain the intermediate level soon. [Primary Equipment Analysis] and [Primary Energy Structure], linked to [Permanent]’s skill, had also exceeded 5000 in progress. [Primary Attribute Enchanting] and [Primary Material Modification] had seen limited use, barely crossing the 2000 mark.
As for expertise, no progress bar existed. Its impact remained constant. Under specific conditions or upon acquiring certain treasures, advancements occurred.
“This method of tracking progress is truly beneficial. Much improved compared to the past when the blue star remained unchanged.”
“However, rumors suggest that extended lack of proficiency might cause skill deterioration and that human body function, having passed the peak period, could lead to attribute decline. Not sure if it’s true.”
Blue Star turned it into a game, yet it seemed incomplete, adhering to certain real-world rules.
“I wonder if such phenomena will emerge later. Will bosses in those world-class dungeons succumb to old age?”
“I should look up relevant information someday.”
In speculative musings, Zhao Xing swiftly drifted into a deep slumber.
…
Upon awakening, Zhao Xing felt invigorated. The diminished fatigue recovery status on the panel had vanished. His body was fully relaxed, and cognitive function had resumed!
“I only slept for three hours, and I’ve recovered so quickly.”
Requesting Fang Hong to bring in the equipment, Zhao Xing commenced enchanting purple weapons. The innate blessing talent has been triggered numerous times recently, with approximately a 2% probability. About 2 out of 100 items would exhibit this phenomenon. Though Zhao Xing hadn’t tested the specific effects, exchanges with Wang Long indicated satisfaction.
While not as potent as the Ashes of Soul, the diminishing effect and level limit were substantial. For instance, level 30 purple equipment usually experienced diminishing effects only at level 50, losing effectiveness entirely at level 60 or higher. The quantity was somewhat less, restricting Wang Long from providing special effects equipment to special forces captains and commanders.
Zhao Xing couldn’t comprehend why there was such a variance in enchantment effects. The issue lay in the probability, suggesting that higher-level enchantments played a role in shaping the effect.
Immersed in this microcosm, time passed unnoticed by his mental faculties. When he looked up again, darkness had already descended. Checking his phone, he noticed numerous missed calls, some from his parents, who relayed news of finding a house and planning a swift move.
Several calls were from classmates congratulating him and requesting dinner treats.
“It’s time to relocate.”
Excitement bubbling, Zhao Xing swiftly abandoned his tasks and returned home.
…
Neighbors were highly curious, given that the Zhao Ruimin family, traditionally less affluent, seemed unlikely to afford a better dwelling.
“Old Zhao, are you moving?”Nôv(el)B\\jnn
“Where to, Yulian?”
“Who’s this beautiful elder niece? A relative?”
Smiling, Qin Yulian explained to a neighbor: “This is Teacher Guan Ya from Xinger’s school.”
“Wasn’t the child recommended for admission? Some bonuses were given, and the teacher offered substantial assistance.”
Envy rippled through the neighbors.
“Buying a house with a scholarship? Remarkable!”
“Old Zhao raised a good son.”
“Yulian, you’ll be blessed.”
“Why can’t our family be as fortunate as others?!”
“Yulian, share the professor’s secrets. We might have to beat the child twice as hard to succeed.”
…
Neighbors chattered, acknowledging that the Zhao family was on the brink of a turnaround, all thanks to having a commendable son!
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