AWB Chapter 63 Learning a New Skill: Explosive Fireball
Chapter 63 Learning a New Skill: Explosive Fireball
Xiao Yan laughed heartily.
"As agreed, the [Holy Light Orb] now belongs entirely to you!"
Immediately afterwards, a notification sound rang out:
[Ding! Congratulations on completing the unique hidden quest [Cleanse the Abyss]! Rewards: Reputation +3000, Experience +150000, Free Attribute Points +30, Skill Points +30!]
As the notification sound faded, a beam of golden light, signifying an upgrade, shot into the sky from Lin Tian's body, illuminating him brilliantly!
With such a huge experience reward, plus the killing of a large number of abyssal monsters, even with the massive amount of experience he currently needs to level up, he was still pushed up a level!
Lin Tianqiang suppressed his joy and unhesitatingly invested all the free attribute points he had just obtained into his intelligence attribute!
Seeing the almost blinding glow of Lin Tian's level-up, Xiao Yan's rugged face twitched violently several times before finally letting out a sigh tinged with envy, jealousy, and resentment: "...Damn, your level-up speed is truly incomprehensible."
At this moment, Lin Tian took the initiative to ask, "Instructor Xiao, I remember you mentioned before that every time a professional gains a certain number of levels, they can learn new skills from you. I'm already level 15, so can I learn new spells now?"
"Oh? Right! That's right!" Xiao Yan immediately remembered after being reminded, and the surprise on his face subsided slightly, replaced by the expression of a mentor. "Level 15 can indeed learn a new spell from me."
As he spoke, he waved his hand in the air, and a semi-transparent magical light screen appeared in front of Lin Tian.
There is only one skill listed above: [Explosive Fireball].
[Pay 1 gold coin to learn the new skill [Explosive Fireball]?]
【whether】
One gold coin might be a huge sum of money that most players would have to grit their teeth to afford at this stage, but for Lin Tian, who has just wiped out a large number of abyss monsters and is now quite wealthy, it's nothing at all.
"Yes." Lin Tian made his choice without hesitation.
As soon as he finished speaking, a gold coin was automatically deducted from his backpack.
[Ding! Congratulations on learning the new skill [Explosive Fireball] Lv0!]
Lin Tian immediately brought up the skill's detailed attribute panel to view it:
[Exploding Fireball] (Level 0)
Grade: D
Mana cost: 160
Cooldown: 20 seconds
Effect: Throws a bursting fireball imbued with fiery energy at a designated area. Upon landing, the fireball triggers an area explosion, dealing 220% of the caster's spell power as fire damage to all enemies within 5 meters.
Description: An advanced form derived from the basic spell "Fireball"—it abandons single-point burst damage and enhances area-of-effect damage by compressing flame energy, making it a basic area-of-effect attack method for mages to deal with groups of enemies.
"A D-rank skill, and an advanced version of Fireball. The base damage multiplier is decent, the range is 5 meters, and the cooldown time is relatively long."
Lin Tian quickly assessed the situation in his mind.
"The cost isn't high, and as a supplementary area-of-effect damage skill, it's quite useful in the early game. However, that's true for other people; it's not very useful for me."
"Let's upgrade its rank later and see what surprises await us."
After learning the new skill, Lin Tian remembered something and asked again:
"Professor Xiao, may I ask you another question? If I wish to purchase my own permanent residence in Luoxia City, or even just a small shop, what conditions must be met?"
"Purchasing private real estate or shops?"
Xiao Yan touched his chin, which was covered with stubble as sharp as steel needles, and pondered,
"This is no easy task. First, and most importantly, you need to have sufficient prestige. Second, you need to prepare a large sum of gold coins, which is an astronomical figure for people at this stage."
He paused, carefully examined Lin Tian, and continued:
"However... you just independently completed such a significant task as clearing the gap in the abyss, and the enormous reputation you gained should have far exceeded the minimum requirement for purchasing real estate."
"Right now, the biggest hurdle for you is gold coins."
"As long as you have enough gold coins, you can go directly to the City Lord's Mansion, apply to see the City Lord, and submit your purchase request to him."
"The exact location, size, and price of the property you can buy depends on the amount of gold coins you have and the city lord's mood."
Upon hearing this, Lin Tian immediately felt reassured.
The reputation requirement has been exceeded.
gold?
I glanced at the panel: [Current remaining upgrade points: 33944].
A slight smile curved his lips. Money shouldn't be a problem.
"Thank you for your guidance, Professor Xiao." Lin Tian cupped his hands in thanks.
"Haha, no big deal!!"
Xiao Yan laughed heartily and patted Lin Tian's shoulder hard again.
This time, Lin Tian tensed his muscles in advance.
Lin Tian bid Xiao Yan a solemn farewell once again, then turned and left the room.
Stepping out of the professional hall and standing atop the high steps, Lin Tian squinted slightly to adjust to the bright sunlight outside.
He looked at the towering building not far away, which was the central area of Luoxia City—the City Lord's Mansion.
He took a deep breath and adjusted the Abyss Walker's Cloak, which seemed to be woven from the shadows and lava of the abyss, letting it hang naturally, the starlight marks on the hem faintly visible in the sunlight.
Then, he started walking towards the city lord's mansion not far away.
......
Lin Tian walked steadily to the front of the city lord's mansion and looked up.
[City Lord's Mansion]
Three large gilded characters float above the main entrance of the building, radiating a soft yet majestic golden light.
The building is magnificent, with its towering dome shining brightly in the sunlight. Two rows of heavily armed guards stand in front of the entrance, their expressions solemn, their eyes piercing, and their bodies exuding an aura of inviolability.
As Lin Tian approached, a guard who appeared to be a captain stepped forward. To Lin Tian's surprise, the guard did not interrogate him as harshly as he had at the Abyss Fortress. Instead, he asked in a rather friendly tone, "Respected warrior, may I ask what brings you to the City Lord's Mansion?"
Lin Tian noticed a hint of respect in the guards' eyes, which he guessed was due to his reputation points. He calmly replied, "I want to buy a property, either a shop or a residence, I mainly need a place to stay."
Upon hearing this, the captain of the guards became even more respectful: "I see. It just so happens that the city lord is in the manor today. Please wait a moment while I go and inform him."
Having said that, he turned and strode into the city lord's mansion. A short while later, the captain of the guards returned and gestured for Lin Tian to come in: "The city lord has agreed to see you; please follow me."