Chapter 118: Advanced Skill

Chapter 118: Advanced Skill



Since his transmigration, Lu Wu has only ventured out once.

But sometimes, it's not about how often you go out, even a single trip can cause trouble.

No, Lu Wu doesn't cause trouble; trouble finds him.

He was just sitting there, minding his own business.

Out of the blue, one of the mini-skeletons gained an unexpected advantage.

And just like that, a formidable foe was on his way to find him, intending to finish him off.

It seemed like bad luck for Lu Wu, and he was quite innocent in this matter. Fortunately, he had a father.

The last time, Lu Hai Kong had dealt with the threat, but the issue didn't end there. After all, there were two of them using the mini-skeleton's cheat.

One was larger, and the other was smaller.

The smaller one was killed last time, but the larger one survived.

He wasn't going to let Lu Wu off the hook, nor was he going to give up on reclaiming the cheat from the mini-skeleton.

The only reason he hadn't acted sooner was that the smaller one had died too quickly and cleanly, leaving the larger one with few clues. Plus, the authorities in Bless City were also tracking the larger one.

As a result, the smaller one had been out of the picture for over half a month, and it was only now that the larger one had managed to pinpoint Lu Wu.

Even then, he wasn't certain that Lu Wu had the cheat; he merely suspected it.

But he wasn't a cop; he didn't need evidence. His suspicion was enough to take action.

"I hope it's him!

But if it is him, then the one who can take down the Wraith silently must be at least a Rank 3 Leader or higher.

No, even a Rank 3 Leader might not be enough; it must be at least a Lord-level foe!"

The larger one, currently on his way to Quancheng, had mixed feelings. On one hand, he was excited, but on the other, he was also worried.

He was concerned that the cheat might not be with Lu Wu, and he also feared that there might be a Lord-level existence backing Lu Wu.

If such a powerful entity existed, it would be a huge problem! Although the larger one was confident in his abilities, he believed he could handle the opponent.

However, the real issue wasn't the potential Lord-level threat backing Lu Wu; it was the aftermath of dealing with the opponent. He might have to face a manhunt.

"What a hassle! I've barely escaped, and now I'll have to run again soon.

But if I can get that cheat, it'll be worth running for a while longer."

With this determination, the larger one headed straight for Quancheng.

He wasn't a lone wolf; he had an organization backing him. Even before he arrived in Quancheng, his associates had already set everything up for him.

All he needed to do was reach the designated location and meet with his subordinates.

As soon as he arrived, a net would be cast to capture Lu Wu and whoever was backing him.

Then, in a swift and decisive move, they would scoop up everything connected to Lu Wu.

If all went well, he would escape with the cheat he had longed for.

Things went smoothly, at least in terms of the journey.

That afternoon, he reached the designated location.

By the time he arrived, his associates had prepared everything.

The formidable foe was pleased with what he saw; it was even better than he had anticipated.

He was particularly impressed with the capable Black Fox who had made the arrangements. He decided to give him a chance to shine.

"Now, everything is ready; all that's left is to take action! As long as the kid has the cheat, and I get my hands on it, I can evade this manhunt. Give me some time, and I'm confident I'll become one of the top experts!"

At this critical juncture, even this formidable foe couldn't contain his excitement.

But sometimes, it's best not to get too excited too soon, as it can lead to unexpected sorrow.

As he was still smiling, having just given the order to depart, an unexpected voice interrupted.

"I'm sorry, but you're not going anywhere today!"

Lu Wu's old man stepped forward, rubbing his nose, accompanied by a fairy-like Summon Beast.

Heaven and hell were indeed close neighbors.

Ten minutes later!

The formidable foe's base was reduced to ruins.

Amidst the wreckage, Lu Hai Kong held his head in pain.

"Why did I have to have a son? A daughter would have been better!

Why not have a cute and loving daughter? Why bother with this troublemaker?"

The extent of the damage was such that no amount of cleaning could erase it.

Even if he did clean it up, those with keen senses would still connect him to the incident. Running was the only option.

...

Quancheng, Great Graveyard Sanctuary.

Lu Wu was oblivious to the events outside.

Someone silently shouldered the burden.

All his focus was on the mini-skeleton.

After half a day of guidance, the mini-skeleton's combat style had begun to change.

It's worth mentioning that the mini-skeleton was a quick learner.

In just half a day, noticeable changes had occurred.

It no longer rushed at opponents with its club; instead, it started using magic skills to attack and adopted a kiting strategy.

It seemed to be adapting well.

Of course, Lu Wu knew that the mini-skeleton was only mimicking a mage on the surface, its warrior nature remained.

When facing opponents, its first instinct was still to use the club, and even in magical combat, its tactics and style retained a strong warrior influence.

This was a problem for Lu Wu's layered cake strategy.

Others would easily recognize its warrior origins and be prepared for its melee capabilities. This aspect needed to change.

However, it wasn't a significant issue; with a few more training sessions, the mini-skeleton would adapt.

For Lu Wu, the immediate concern was establishing the mini-skeleton's magical combat system.

After observing the mini-skeleton for half a day, Lu Wu identified the areas it lacked as a mage.

"As a Warrior, the Mini Skeleton's endurance is virtually limitless as long as it doesn't use its electric power. It can keep fighting indefinitely unless its bones shatter."

However, when it comes to Mages, endurance isn't as strong.

"Mages require mana for sustained damage output. With its current mana pool, the Mini Skeleton can't maintain full-power attacks for long."

"A real man lasts for three minutes, and that's what it's like."

As a man himself, Lu Wu felt a headache over the Mini Skeleton's endurance issue.

"In the 1619 version, there's no way to solve the endurance problem in the early game."

"But it's not just the Mini Skeleton; this is almost a common issue for all Mages."

"While late-game Mages have better endurance, it's still not enough in the early stages."

"For Mages, just focus on increasing magic power."

"There's no opponent that can't be taken down in one skill combo. If there is, then..."

"Well, if they can't be defeated in one combo, there's no chance for a second combo. Just lie down and wait for death."

Of course, the Mini Skeleton, being both a Warrior and a Mage, needed Lu Wu's help to build its magic system.

"Let's make the Mini Skeleton's magic skills into a set."

"Its current three magic skills, Bone Fang, is a basic skill with insufficient damage output. Bone Shield is a defensive skill, more for deception than actual defense, making others think it's the last line of defense."

"Corrosive Hand has a control effect, but it's not very strong. It's a bit trashy. These skills are just to fill up the Mini Skeleton's skill library."

"In actual combat, they might not be of much use."

"To make a complete skill set, we need two more skills: a control skill and a high-damage skill!"

Saying this, Lu Wu flipped through his smartphone, logging into the Intranet to search for skills for the Mini Skeleton.

Soon enough, Lu Wu found two suitable skills for the Mini Skeleton.

One was Bone Cage, and the other was Bone Spear, both Undead Lineage magic skills that belonged to the same series as the Mini Skeleton's current skills, Bone Fang and Bone Shield.

However, even though they were of the same series, their prices were different.

After all, Bone Fang and Bone Shield were basic skills, while Bone Cage and Bone Spear were nearly at the Advanced Level.

"Yes, Summoning Beast skills also have levels."

"Although the Summoning Beast system is only a hundred years old, and many classifications are blurry, there are still levels."

The Summoner himself summarized and categorized the skills into Basic and Advanced Levels. These were the only two levels for skills currently available in the market.

"There are almost no skill training programs online."

"Skills online are either self-enlightened by Summoners or the result of decades of another Summoner's hard work."

"The former doesn't have training programs, and the latter won't be sold."

Of course, with Lu Wu's current wealth and standards, even if someone offered an Advanced Level skill, he couldn't afford it. Even if he could, the Mini Skeleton wouldn't have the ability to learn it.

To be honest, Lu Wu was hesitant about buying even Bone Cage and Bone Spear.

On one hand, they were expensive. Although not quite Advanced Level, their training programs cost 10 times that of Bone Fang, requiring 100 points each.

Lu Wu had a decent amount of savings, but he had spent a lot recently. Just the Undead Flame cost him 500 points, not to mention other expenses.

If he bought these two skills, his points would be nearly depleted.

He also worried that the Mini Skeleton might not be able to learn them.

After much hesitation, Lu Wu decided to buy one skill at a time, starting with Bone Spear to increase the Mini Skeleton's damage output.

Lu Wu initially thought that the Mini Skeleton wouldn't learn this nearly Advanced Level skill easily.

However, he underestimated the Mini Skeleton's learning ability. In about two days, it mastered Bone Spear.

Seeing the Skeleton's excellence, Lu Wu seized the opportunity and bought Bone Cage as well.

The Mini Skeleton didn't disappoint, mastering Bone Cage in a day and a half.

Impressed by this learning efficiency, Lu Wu excitedly used a stored discount coupon to exchange it for an Advanced Level lightning-attribute magic skill, Thunderfall.

Lu Wu eagerly anticipated the Mini Skeleton quickly mastering Thunderfall, just like the previous skills.

But to his disappointment, the Mini Skeleton couldn't grasp even the basics of this Advanced Level skill after a day of trying, leaving Lu Wu with a headache.

After much research, Lu Wu concluded that it was a matter of strength.

The Mini Skeleton was still too weak, unevolved and unrefined. It was normal for it not to master Thunderfall. Once it evolves and becomes refined, it should be able to learn it.

Regarding the Mini Skeleton's evolution, Lu Wu had almost completed the preparations.

During their time in the Great Graveyard, Lu Wu had finalized the evolution plan and selected the location for the evolution.

With the magic system now in place, they were ready to begin the evolution.

"If all goes well, the Mini Skeleton will not only complete its evolution but also achieve advancement!

Additionally, after consuming the Divine Essence Fruit, my mental and soul power have significantly increased, reaching a threshold. I have a feeling that once the Mini Skeleton evolves, there might be a pleasant surprise for me as well."

Lu Wu muttered, full of anticipation, as he led the Mini Skeleton to their chosen evolution location.

...

Lu Hai Kong signed off for now. For those who don't like him and resort to piracy, please consider coming back to support the official release.

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