7: Chapter 7 True Damage Skills! Level Attribute: [Class Growth Mastery]

Zhang Jian thought.

Just now, after killing the elite monster, a skill book had dropped.

This skill, named [Brutal Attack], could release Mental Energy to deal continuous damage to the target, which was quite remarkable.

However, it belonged to the Spell attack type and was not very suitable for Zhang Jian.

He used it directly, merging it into the affix.

[Sword Qi Slash] (Rare) (+4)

LV0/3 (0/5000)

When using a sword-type weapon for a basic attack, there is a 100% chance to add five additional hits, dealing 150% of the original attack as Sword Qi piercing damage.

(Remaining to upgrade Sword Qi quantity: use this affix to kill 106/10000 monsters)

(Remaining to upgrade affix quality: 2 Superior-grade attack skill books)

After the affix upgraded, the effect improved further.

Zhang Jian calculated in his mind.

It seemed that every time the quality upgraded, the priority could be increased.

The damage effect was also further improved.

Furthermore, the level of this priority was one tier higher than typical skills of the same quality.

If it could be improved further, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage in skill priority even when facing BOSS-grade monsters.

As for the upgrade experience increasing after the skill went from Fine-grade to Rare-grade, it didn't really matter.

However, to upgrade the quality next, he needed two Superior-grade skill books.

Where could he get those? Zhang Jian frowned.

If he relied on slowly grinding dungeons for drops, only BOSS-grade monsters had a chance to drop them.

He was afraid he wouldn't even be able to farm them before the college entrance examination.

If he bought them directly, it would cost hundreds of thousands.

He still owed 5 million, so where would he get the money?

"Selling skills of different qualities for all professions, 2% off today!"

Not far away, a banner on a stall made Zhang Jian's heart stir.

Looking at Instructor Wang Weidong's concerned eyes, Zhang Jian gritted his teeth.

Should he ask Instructor Wang Weidong for help?

But there were many people around, so he pulled Instructor Wang Weidong aside.

Staring into the other's eyes, he said solemnly.

"Instructor, do you trust me?"

Instructor Wang Weidong was a bit confused, "I certainly trust you."

Zhang Jian took a deep breath.

"If you trust me, lend me 800,000. Wait three days, and I will return a miracle to you!"

Now, Instructor Wang Weidong was truly conflicted.

It wasn't that he couldn't come up with 800,000.

But his wife was suffering from a Legendary-grade curse, and only a fourth-Rank support Professional with Epic-grade skills would have a chance to save and restore her to normal.

To hire such a person, it would cost at least 1 million.

He had just sold some things a few days ago and had only just managed to scrape together a little over 800,000.

If he lent it to Zhang Jian, he would have no money left.

And after lending it out, he didn't know when he would be able to save up that 800,000 again.

He subconsciously wanted to refuse.

But thinking of Zhang Jian's usual hard work and diligence, and the excellent qualities he displayed in all aspects.

As well as the determination he showed when he confidently said he cleared the dungeon with an S-Rank rating just now.

Instructor Wang Weidong hesitated.

Being able to easily clear the dungeon solo with a common profession, Zhang Jian's profession and talent were definitely not as simple as the outside world imagined.

Perhaps with this money, he could really soar to the sky?

By then, his wife's medical treatment might not be a problem anymore.

Instructor Wang Weidong took a deep breath and gritted his teeth.

"Alright!"

"I will help you with this favor."

"I hope you perform well in the Hard-grade dungeon!"

Accepting Instructor Wang Weidong's transfer, Zhang Jian nodded gratefully.

"Thank you for your trust, Instructor. Just wait for my good news!"

With the money, Zhang Jian went directly to the stall he had noticed earlier.

After picking and choosing, he spent 780,000 to purchase two attack-type Superior-grade skills.

This action startled one of the teachers at the stall.

"Little student, don't be impulsive."

"Before taking the college entrance exam test at Rank 10, you can only learn a maximum of three skills. You've learned all attack skills, aren't you going to care about defense?"

Zhang Jian smiled.

"I have my own plans. Thank you for your concern, teacher."

Instructor Wang Weidong witnessed this scene and was also somewhat puzzled.

It wasn't until Zhang Jian took out the two skill books and used them directly that Instructor Wang Weidong's expression tightened.

He knew that Zhang Jian had previously received one skill book to learn. Now, he had used two more.

This had already broken through the learning limit of an ordinary Professional. Zhang Jian's Professional talent must be extraordinary!

The worry and anxiety he felt after lending the money seemed to have mostly dissipated.

Meanwhile, Zhang Jian was checking the upgraded skill affix.

[Sword Qi Slash] (Superior) (+4)

LV0/5 (0/20000)

When using a sword-type weapon for a basic attack, there is a 100% chance to add five additional hits, dealing 200% of the original attack as True Sword Qi damage.

(Remaining to upgrade Sword Qi quantity: use this affix to kill 106/10000 monsters)

(Remaining to upgrade affix quality: 3 Legendary-grade attack skill books)

After reading it, Zhang Jian was incredibly excited. He couldn't help but clench his fist hard.

His guess was correct. The priority had been upgraded to True Damage!

This was a top-tier attribute that could usually only be added by Legendary-grade skills and equipment.

It was the highest priority one could possess before the second Professional job advancement.

Just with the current skill effects, he could already rival the offensive trump cards of many Professionals approaching the second Rank.

But there were still things to do, so he slowly calmed his mood.

He didn't know what was going on with Wang Fei, as he hadn't come out yet.

Zhang Jian prepared to solo-grind first to test the strength of the upgraded skill affix.

After Instructor Wang Weidong's tireless instructions, Zhang Jian nodded repeatedly before turning around and entering the dungeon again.

"You have entered a Hard-grade dungeon."

"The monster Ranks in this dungeon are Rank 4 - Rank 6, containing 300 common monsters, 5 chieftain-grade monsters, 2 elite-grade monsters, and 1 BOSS-grade monster. The highest obtainable rating is SS-Rank."

Zhang Jian's eyes became serious. He glanced at the two potion bottles in his backpack.

[Miniature Health Recovery Potion]

After use, it can instantly restore 100 Health points and restore 5 Health points per second for 20 seconds. (Cannot be reused within 1 minute.)

This was given as a gift by the other party after he purchased the skill books earlier.

Although it was only the most common grade, it was quite valuable, equivalent to over 10,000 Huaxia coins.

It gave Zhang Jian an extra bit of confidence.

The dungeon's environment was noticeably more spacious, but the number of monsters was also greater.

He was only momentarily distracted when a hound rushed over.

Good timing! Zhang Jian's eyes lit up, and with a swish, he swung his sword a few times.

"You gained 48 (+57) experience points."

"You successfully killed a common monster 3 Ranks higher than yourself using [Sword Qi Slash]. Your kill progress has increased by 8 points!"

So much experience? Zhang Jian was a bit surprised.

Looking closely, it turned out that the affix he obtained after clearing the dungeon earlier had taken effect.

[Experience Abundance] (Rare)

When alone in a dungeon, gain an additional 20% basic experience.

(Remaining to upgrade affix quality: solo clear 0/1 dungeon)

This affix directly increased his original 40 basic experience points to 48.

Coupled with the bonus from the over-leveling affix, it provided a massive 120% additional bonus.

The experience he gained from killing one monster now was worth several times that of others in a party.

The expression on his face instantly relaxed. Who said Swordsmen leveled up slowly? It wasn't slow at all.

With a few more swishes of his sword, he easily killed another Rank 4 monster nearby. Zhang Jian entered a mode of mindless monster killing.

Not long after, a golden light rose from his body.

"You have leveled up to Rank 2."

"All your attributes +1, you have gained 5 free attribute points."

"Your leveling action triggered [King of Affixes], you obtained the Rank affix [Class Growth Mastery]."