009. A Treasure Chest Ahead, So Next, Jump Attacks Will Be Useful
The roots twined and curled, lying gently in Li Aozi's palm. Softly, they pierced into the short muscles on either side of his palm and drove deep along his tendons, but instead of feeling rough or painful, Li Aozi felt an indescribable comfort, like enjoying watermelon in an air-conditioned room on a midsummer day, his entire body refreshed.
The roots rapidly spread and grew within his physiological system, interfacing with his blood vessels and nerves without any rejection. They naturally fused with his organs, cells, and blood, creating a complete, functioning ecosystem within moments.
Li Aozi's senses shifted dramatically, and he could feel the vivid textures of the elements.
The fierce heat of fire, the arrogance of frost, the oppression of the atmosphere, the fury of thunder, the heaviness of the earth, and the cruelty of metal.
Things that had always seemed mundane now surged like waves, whispering with their own emotions and rhythms.
Rather than simply modifying his adaptability to magic, it felt as if nature had found a more fitting way to bestow its blessing upon him through these roots.
Snap.
The roots snapped with a crisp sound. Li Aozi raised his hand, and with a faint glimmer in his eyes, he saw various elemental powers flowing through his veins.
[Elemental Transformation Complete]
[Your secondary class is no longer suitable for your current state — automatically initiating class cleanse]
[Class cleanse complete]
[Secondary class [Civilian] lv.80 removed, 45% experience refunded.]
[Previously learned skills from [Civilian] can be inherited.]
[Your secondary class has been forcibly changed to — [Elemental Warlock]]
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[Name]: Leo Duretto
[Title]: Idle ([Charisma] bonus reduced by 10 points)
[Race]: Tanasian (Spell-capable: Mage)
[Gender]: Biological male
[Age]: 22
[Template]: Standard Neutral NPC (HP +10%)
[Faction]: Abyssal Depths — Galactic Eye Border — Crystal Tower Civilization (Unrecognized civilization) — White Candle Star — Blue Chrysanthemum Village
[Total Level]: lv.0
—[Primary Class]: None
—[Secondary Class]: [Elemental Warlock] lv.0
[HP]: 11,000/11,000
[MP]: 8,000/8,000
[Attributes]:
Strength — 99
Agility — 97
Constitution — 100
Charisma — 12 [+99-10, inherited from main body's primary attribute, final bonus: 101]
Intelligence — 24
[Talents]:
Racial Talent • Spell-Capable — For every 50 points of [Intelligence], you can specialize in one system of magic. Specialized spells gain 180% learning speed and reduce mana consumption by 8% when cast.
(New) Class Talent • Elemental Resonance — Among all magics, elemental magic is one of the most basic and ancient. We live surrounded by the elements of the universe, though with the progress of civilization, mages have come to new understandings of them.
As an [Elemental Warlock], your affinity with the elements far exceeds that of ordinary beings. Your spells are primarily based on classical elemental combinations and resonance explosions, occasionally endowing the elements with personalities, allowing them to manifest and assist in combat.
You gain the following class traits:
I. When casting elemental magic, the elements will automatically obey your will, targeting enemies and objectives without the need for incantations.
II. You have a 70% chance of not being automatically targeted by elemental magic; manual targeting is unaffected by this.
III. You will obtain a personal projection plane — [Element Pool], which stores accumulated elemental energy. You can recharge it by consuming items or waiting for natural recovery.
IV. You can now see the distribution of elements in space.
V. Your 'worldview' will influence your classification and understanding of elements.
VI. (Charisma Bonus) You are favored by nature, immediately increasing [Intelligence] by 5 points and gaining an additional 400 mana points.
VII. For every 5 levels you gain as an [Elemental Warlock], you will gain 5 points in [Intelligence].
[Skills]:
"White Candle Star • Common Knowledge","Brawling","Bullying the Weak","Elementary Magical Crop Cultivation • Agricultural Focus","Basic Magical Knowledge" — From [Elemental Warlock]
[Exclusive • Element Pool]:
Current Worldview • "Naive Materialism": The Naive Materialist worldview theorizes that the world is composed of air, fire, liquid, and earth. Those without religious affiliation will generally accept this worldview.
"Naive Materialism": Supports your perception of the four basic elements that make up the world.
Atmospheric Element — Full
Liquid Element — Full
Flame Element — Full
Earth Element — Full
(Learn more advanced worldviews to unlock richer Element Pool options)
[Tier]: Gamma
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"Phew, not bad. For every 5 levels, I gain 5 points in [Intelligence]. If I can level my secondary class to lv.60, then my [Intelligence] will be 24 + 60 = 84."
Unfortunately, Li Aozi didn't have a growth-oriented specialization like [Perpetual • Love Hunter], otherwise he could have pushed [Intelligence] up to Gamma-tier levels.
"This body's base stats are really good. If I returned to Azure Star now, with my main body's Omega Energy and specializations, any Gamma-tier enemies would be toast."
Li Aozi clicked his tongue in satisfaction.
In truth, Leo's body wasn't that extraordinary, but for him, it allowed for much more powerful effects.
The transformation was complete, and his goals achieved. As for the two legendary weapons—leaving them in Sophia's garden was safer than a bank. He didn't need them right now, so they could be stored there.
——If he left the weapons in the biopool or with Yavanna, Li Aozi feared some [Plunderer] might snatch them.
He wasn't a player, and unlike them, his weapons weren't bound to him with drop-prevention measures.
With this thought, Li Aozi suddenly realized a business opportunity.
What's more profitable than smuggling? The answer: smuggling contraband!
Firearms, drugs, supplies, high-tech products, high-value targets, illegal immigration.
The profits from these items were enormous, but going through legal channels would only have customs praising you with, 'Nice, kid, you're getting closer to a life sentence.' Plus, you'd have to pay taxes when you arrived.
But the storage of such items was always an issue.
"It seems I could store some contraband here at Sophia's place—after all, she wouldn't attack me, and out of respect, she wouldn't damage my goods either."
As long as the garden wasn't disrupted, Sophia wouldn't take action. This could be his secret storage spot.
"Moreover, given White Candle Star's protective policies regarding relic civilizations, they wouldn't send large-scale teams to interfere. Even if exposed, this relic is big enough for me to transfer everything and make a getaway."
Li Aozi always remembered how he built his fortune.
Life is about a few simple principles: smooth escapes, wins, thrills, indulgence, chilling, and easy stashes!