[Occult Knowledge (Mastery → Expert) requires 10,000 points and 8 skill points, yes/no payment?] 】

Although the high cost was somewhat unexpected by Qin Ran, it was not really what made Qin Ran stunned.

The real reason is that the learning conditions that were shown afterwards -

【Prerequisites: Alchemy (Basic), Potions (Basic), Astrology (Basic), Magical Biology (Basic)】

In order to raise [Mysterious Knowledge] from the mastery level to the expert level, it actually requires the prerequisites of four skills.

Moreover, Qin Ran could completely imagine that this was definitely not the end, it was just a beginning.

Moving from Mastery to Expert level is already needed like this, but what about moving from Expert to Master?

"What a low-level joke!"

Qin Ran, who was talking to himself, couldn't help but rub his swollen temples.

He felt a headache.

Previously, he had calculated in detail the points and skill points needed to upgrade [Mystic Knowledge] to the master level, and he had also made a plan for this.

But reality told him that he was thinking too much.

He was completely unable to elevate the [Occult Knowledge] to the heights he wanted.

Not to mention the master level, the expert level is also out of reach.

Unless he can find the corresponding four skills of [Alchemy], [Potions], [Astrology], and [Magical Biology].

As for now?

The mastery level will be the limit of what he can reach during this time.

[Name: Mystery Knowledge (Mastery)]

[Attribute related: None]

【Skill Category: Support】

[Effect: You are already familiar with this obscure knowledge, and you have a considerable understanding of special words and symbols including but not limited to theology, religious doctrine, occultism, etc.] 】

[Special effects: proficient in words and symbols (corresponding to words and symbols you don't know, you still have a certain guess)]

[Cost: None]

【Prerequisites:None】

[Note: You can read about alchemy, potions, astrology, magical biology, and other related knowledge, but you don't really grasp it!] 】

……

Feel the complex, esoteric knowledge that comes to mind.

Qin Ran recalled Kilfen again. The Great Seven Stars of the Demon Altered in the Cellularity of Hitch.

But the results were disappointing.

Similar to the image of a scorpion, the place where the three characters have changed, he still can't understand with his mastery-level [mystical knowledge].

"Do you want to be proficient?"

Qin Ran said secretly.

But looking at the four skills of the [Mysterious Knowledge] proficient → expert, Qin Ran felt a headache again.

However, Qin Ran is still making a final attempt-

2567: Are there skill books and news about alchemy, potions, astrology, and magical biology?

Lawlessness: Are you sure it's alchemy? Potions? What else is astrology and magical biology and the like?

2567: What?

Lawlessness: Alchemy and Potions are both sought-after items, and the price of each book is around 30,000 points and 10 skill points! Moreover, after that, it is completely a burning of money! Only those teams and guilds can play, and loners like us don't think about it.

Lawlessness: and astrology, magical biology...... There is no such thing as a broker on the market, and the 'broker' guy probably has!

Lawlessness: And ......

……

Faced with a lawless answer, Qin Ran sighed.

Although Qin Ran had a hint of guess when Lawless showed a surprised inquiry, he was still shocked when he saw the prices of alchemy and potions.

30,000 points and 10 skill points!

If he learns both, it's basically all his earnings this time.

Moreover, just two of them, and the remaining two are not missing.

What's more, he was able to have such a gain this time, completely thanks to Steinbeck's generous employer, and if he was alone, it would have been impossible to get such a big gain - in the same number of copies.

Subconsciously, Qin Ran rubbed his temples that were swollen again.

Qin Ran found that he had to divert his attention a little.

Otherwise, he will be caught in a whirlpool called 'On the cost of raising [Mystery Knowledge] by one level is the income of several dungeons."

That's really horrible!

[Points: 43690; Skill Points: 6; Gold Skill Points: 1; Gold Attribute Points: 1】

Glancing at the remaining points and skill points.

Qin Ran looked at the skills he had chosen to improve.

Dodge, Stealth, and Gunpowder Weapons. Light firearms].

Among them, [Dodge] is the most priority.

Because it can form a complete combat system with [hand-to-hand combat].

As for the Stealth and Gunpowder Weapons. Light firearms]?

Stealth is an inconspicuous skill that should not be overlooked, because you don't know when you will use it.

And [gunpowder weapons. Light Firearms] seemed to become useless as the number of copies increased, but the appearance of [Blessed Bullet] clearly told Qin Ran that it was far from the case.

"A total of 20,000 points and 12 skill points are required!"

"I now have 43,690 points and 6 skill points, according to the ratio of 3,000 points to 1 skill point, it is enough for me to upgrade all three skills to the master level!"

"Moreover, there are 5690 points left!"

Qin Ran calculated.

However, Qin Ran did not take immediate action.

He needs to prepare more.

For example: how to combine the skill [hand-to-hand combat. Two-legged fighting master] to the fullest.

Obviously, he needed a nice pair of shoes.

No suitable one has been found in the Secret Market, and it will take until the next month for the Secret Market to open again.

Therefore, Qin Ran opened the private message column again to contact Lawlessness.

2567: Do you have shoes with attacks?

Lawlessness: Of course, there are not a few people who choose to fight with two legs, and some guys have a lot of replacement equipment in their hands, what do you want?

2567: Try to be as high as possible, have strong attack power, and have extra stats first!

Lawlessness: In this case, it is not cheap!

2567: Within 5000 points, I can still build one thing.

……

With the output of the text, Qin Ran sent a screenshot of the [Unlock Picking Tool] over.

Immediately, lawlessness gave an answer.

Lawlessness: Some guys love this stuff and can sell it for a good price if they find the right person!

Lawlessness: Leave it to me!

Lawlessness: Get back to you tomorrow morning at the latest.

Lawlessness: Is there anything else needed? Just wipe it slightly, and your 'magic lamp elf' will be there for you 24 hours a day! Of course, if you can, please try not to choose a rag, and use silk to be in line with my noble status.

2567：……

Faced with the lawless joke, Qin Ran was speechless.

However, there are a few things to ask the veteran player about.

2567: Do you know where to buy Blessed Bullets?

Lawlessness: 400 points are issued, you need to find someone to order it in advance, and if you are in a hurry, you also need to increase the price!

Lawlessness: How much do you want?

2567: Not for now!

……

The lawless words made Qin Ran once again refresh his impression of Steinbeck's generosity.

400 points for one [Blessing Bullet], the opponent will give two magazines, fourteen rounds!

That's 5,600 points!

And now, after putting aside all expenses, he can't even afford two [Blessing Bullets].

Feeling the gap, Qin Ran could only shrug his shoulders.

Naturally, there will be a hint of jealousy, but more of it is emotion.

Fair?

Qin Ran's identity as an orphan doomed him to have a better understanding of the word.

There are good and bad ones.

Luckily for you...... There's still a chance for change!

Call!

Qin Ran took a deep breath, walked to the open space on the side, and once again practiced the [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique].

He doesn't choose 'limit time', but that doesn't mean he doesn't value it.

……

Lawless was very punctual, and the next morning, he gave Qin Ran a reply.

【Name:Flame of Steel Foot】

【Type: Heavy Boots】

[Quality: Excellent]

[Attack: Weak]

[Defense: Average]

[Attribute: Secondary Flame Enhancement]

[Special Effect: Proficient in Two-Legged Fighting]

[Requirements: None]

[Note: Its maker originally just copied another pair of boots!] It is clear that he failed! Sometimes, though, failure doesn't mean it's over! 】

……

[Secondary Fire Boost: Each time you attack, a 1-2 fire damage effect will be activated]

……

This is a pair of steel boots inlaid with a Shattered Ruby.

The steel material, with a dull black lacquer on the outside, is padded with soft leather on the inside, and the gem-encrusted soles are placed on the heels, wrapped in a thick layer of unknown leather, some like artificial leather, some like other gums.

It's fireproof, and it's even more handy when you sneak! ’

Lawlessness is such an introduction.

The final price is: 2000 points + [Lock Picking Tool].

That is, the price of 3000 points and 1 skill point.

Not very expensive, not too cheap.

But within the range that Qin Ran could bear, moreover, it was worth the money!

Very simply, Qin Ran chose to confirm the transaction.

And, with the help of Lawless, start exchanging points for skill points.

Then, another round of reinforcement began.

[Name: Dodge (Master)]

[Attribute-related: Agile]

【Skill Category: Support】

[Effect: You know how to dodge in battle, increase dodge by 50%]

[Special Effect: Master of Flexible Feet: Your steps make your body more flexible and increase the dodge effect by 30%]

[Consumption: Stamina]

【Learning Conditions: Agile E+】

[Note: You can use techniques such as sideways and tumbling to dodge your opponent's attacks!] 】

……

[Skill dodge increase, related attribute increase ......]

[Agility has reached this type of skill, the current level increase ceiling, cannot be improved!] 】

……

[Name: Stealth (Master)]

[Attribute-related: Agile]

【Skill Category: Support】

[Effect: Make better use of shadows, make it difficult for others to find, and increase concealment by 50%]

[Special Effect: Shadow Occlusion Master: You get better concealment in the shadows, increasing the stealth effect by 30%.] 】

[Consumption: Stamina]

【Learning Conditions: Agile E+】

[Notes: You are good at hiding in the shadows and can ignore most people's eyes!] 】

……

[Skill stealth improvement, related attribute increase ......]

[Agility has reached this type of skill, the current level increase ceiling, cannot be improved!] 】

……

[Name: Gunpowder Weapon. Light Firearms (Master)】

[Attribute related: strength, constitution, perception]

【Skill Class: Attack】

[Effect: You know how to use pistols, rifles, smoothbore guns, assault rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles, increasing destructive power by 50%]

[Special Effect: Expert Aiming (When you aim at the target, you can get the effect of Perception Attribute Level +3)]

[Consumption: Stamina]

[Learning conditions: strength E, constitution E, perception E+]

[Notes: Anyone should be terrified by your aim!] 】

……

【Skill:Gunpowder Weapon. Light firearms. Increase, related attribute increase ......]

[The strength has reached this type of skill, and the current level is up to the limit, so it cannot be improved!] 】

[The physique has reached this type of skill, and the current level is up to the limit, so it cannot be improved!] 】

[Perception has reached this type of skill, the current level increase ceiling, cannot be improved!] 】

……

Once again, the coordination between the body and the brain begins.

The familiar warm current appeared again, spreading all over Qin Ran's body.

Time passed minute by minute, and when everything returned to normal, Qin Ran took a deep breath, he glanced at it regretfully, and did not improve the familiarity again.

However, Qin Ran, who had expected this, quickly put this regret in his mind, and he began to become familiar with his changes.

Although with the help of the system, Qin Ran didn't need to do this at all.

However, after experiencing the [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique], Qin Ran thought that he should develop the habit of actively adapting to skills, instead of being passive all the time.

So, Qin Ran made a plan for the next nearly a week: practice skills!

Except for the necessary departure from the game, Qin Ran, who refused the invitation to drink several times every day, was completely immersed in various skills and the [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique].

Of course, Qin Ran would inevitably check what each skill needed for the next level.

The rank after the master is: Mushuang!

The required points and skill points are completely proliferating.

If the master-level [hand-to-hand combat] wants to be advanced to the next level, it actually needs 20,000 points and 12 skill points.

【Gunpowder Weapons. Light Firearms] Upgrading to the Musou level requires 15,000 points and 10 skill points.

[Dodge] [Stealth] requires 18000 points and 10 skill points.

[Tracking] doesn't require many skill points, only 1 point, but it is a golden skill point!

30,000 points and 1 gold skill point!

Just by glancing at the needs of upgrading each skill, Qin Ran devoted himself more and more to the practice of each skill.

He knew very well that such a huge amount of money could not be supported by just relying on the income from the copy.

However, Qin Ran's efforts had little effect.

Even the [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique], after experiencing an initial 'significant' drop in points, it was only a reduction of 1 or 2 points each time.

Other skills are no exception.

This made Qin Ran understand that the state in which he practiced the [Dawn Knight Body Forging Technique] last time was a special state.

Instinctively, Qin Ran began to let himself enter that special state.

However, nothing came of it.

After continuous failures, Qin Ran did not give up, but reflected on what he had done wrong.

Then, practice again.

Then, again, it failed.

Practice, Fail, Reflect......

Qin Ran repeated the cycle like this.

Time passed rapidly in Qin Ran's selfless practice.

The cooldown for the single-player dungeon is over!