indianbanksassociation Chapter 7 Preparations Before Leaving the Village
Chapter 7 Preparations Before Leaving the Village
Lin Tian walked briskly across the still bustling newbie village square.
With a clear goal in mind, they headed towards the inconspicuous wooden hut in the corner—the only supply point in the 10086 beginner village.
An old wooden sign, weathered by wind and sun, with faded lettering, hangs lazily above the door frame:
【grocery store】
The name is so plain it's almost perfunctory, giving off the vibe that even the beginner's guide NPCs weren't designed with much care.
"Squeak—"
Lin Tian pushed open the door of the general store and strode inside.
The store was more spacious than I expected, but it felt rather empty and deserted.
At this time of day, no players have the money to spend here.
So Lin Tian was the only person in the entire store.
There were no enthusiastic shop assistants, only a few rows of rough wooden shelves covered in a thin layer of dust, standing like silent sentinels, with a few basic supplies sparsely placed on them, making it look rather shabby.
Lin Tian didn't look to the side and walked straight to the shelf area labeled "Alchemy Potions".
As soon as he approached, a semi-transparent system panel silently unfolded before his eyes like a water curtain, clearly displaying information, icons, and price tags for all the products on the shelves.
His gaze swept across the panel like that of a hawk:
[Therapeutic drugs]
Rank: F
Effect: Immediately restores 100 health points upon use.
Cooldown: 10 seconds
Price: 20 copper coins
[Mana Potion]
Rank: F
Effect: Immediately restores 100 mana points upon use.
Cooldown: 10 seconds
Price: 20 copper coins
Energy Potion
Rank: F
Effect: Temporarily increases Spirit by 10 points for 1 minute after use.
Price: 50 copper coins
[Intelligence Potion]
Rank: F
Description: Temporarily increases Intelligence by 10 points for 1 minute after use.
Price: 50 copper coins
There were also basic items like [Basic Antidote] and [Inferior Stamina Potion], which Lin Tian only glanced at briefly. Looking at these almost free prices, a smug, "outrageously extravagant" smile crept onto his lips.
brush!brush!brush!
Each person has a 9x9 backpack.
Lin Tian stuffed his entire backpack full of medicine.
A set of potions contains 100 potions. Looking at the densely packed potions in my backpack, I won't be able to use them all even after reaching level 10.
Lin Tian felt exhilarated. This feeling of having plenty of supplies was a thrill he had never experienced in his previous life's games, a feeling of "money power".
Still not satisfied, his gaze fell on a piece of equipment rack in the corner, which was covered in even more dust.
[Beginner's Wooden Stick (Staff)]
Rank: F (Level 10)
Attribute: Magic Attack +10
(Description: A broken piece of wood that can barely channel a little magic.)
[Beginner's Cloth Hood]
Rank: F (Level 10)
Attributes: Physical Defense +2, Mana +20
(Description: The sunshade effect is greater than the defense.)
[Beginner Linen Robe]
Rank: F (Level 10)
Attributes: Physical Defense +3, Mana +20
(Description: Rough cloth, its main function is to cover the body.)
White canvas shoes
Rank: F (Level 10)
Attribute: Speed +3
(Description: Slightly better than running barefoot.)
[Beginner's Cloth Belt]
Rank: F (Level 10)
Attribute: Health +50
(Description: A sturdy rope, tightened tightly, will make you feel like you have more health.)
(Note: Level 10 refers to the equipment level, not the level at which you wear the item.)
"Highest grade F?" Lin Tian scoffed, but his eyes flashed with a sharp light. "However... here, even trash can be turned into gold!"
Without hesitation, he bought the level 10 basic mage gear. Then, he focused his mind on his inventory, locking onto the five pieces of equipment and the F-grade potion he had just purchased.
"[Upgrade]! Upgrade for me! (No cost)"
[Upgrade successful using 'no-use-limit' upgrade! Rank F 'Beginner's Wooden Stick (Staff)' upgraded to Rank E 'Hardwood Staff'!]
[Successfully upgraded using 'no-use-requirement'! The F-grade 'Beginner's Hood' has been upgraded to the E-grade 'Apprentice's Hood'!]
[Successfully upgraded using 'no-use-requirement'! The F-grade 'Beginner Linen Robe' has been upgraded to the E-grade 'Apprentice Robe'!]
[Successfully upgraded using 'no-use-requirement'! Grade F 'Beginner's Sandals' upgraded to Grade E 'Lightweight Cloth Shoes'!]
[Successfully upgraded using 'No Use Required'! The F-grade 'Beginner Cloth Belt' has been upgraded to the E-grade 'Apprentice Belt'!]
[Successfully upgraded using 'No Use Required'! All F-grade potions have been upgraded to E-grade! Effects and duration doubled!]
A silent flow of energy instantly transformed the equipment and potions in the backpack!
The rough wooden stick was transformed into a straight and tough hardwood staff with a stabilizing magic crystal inlaid at the top;
The fabric of the hood and robe became thicker and more durable, with a faint glow of energy flowing through it, and simple protective runes were engraved on it.
Straw sandals have been transformed into lightweight and breathable cloth shoes, with the soles seemingly imbued with a faint element of wind.
The belt became wide and thick, carrying an aura of stable life.
The medicine bottles have also become more refined, and the liquid is pure and clear.
Lin Tian immediately put on the brand-new E-grade equipment!
He eagerly opened the properties panel, and the brand-new data appeared before his eyes:
Name: Lin Tian
[Level]: 0
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[Physical Attack]: 10 (Base)
[Spell Attack]: 14 (Base) + 40 (Hardwood Staff) = 54
[Physical Defense]: 5 (Basic) + 8 (Apprentice Hood) + 10 (Apprentice Robe) = 23
[Spell Defense]: 5 (Basic)
[Speed]: 5 (Basic) + 15 (Lightweight Cloth Shoes) = 20
[Mana Points]: 50 (Base) + 80 (Apprentice Hood) + 80 (Apprentice Robe) = 210
[Health Points]: 50 (Base) + 200 (Apprentice Belt) = 250
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[Skill]: Fireball (D-rank, level 0)
Lin Tian stared at the remarkable leap in numbers on the panel, feeling the new power surging within him. He nodded in satisfaction, a surge of confidence welling up within him.
"The base stats... have increased several times over!" He weighed the hardwood staff in his hand, which was brimming with magical power. "And this isn't even the limit..."
With a thought, a bottle of E-grade [Medium-Effect Intelligence Potion] appeared in his palm (originally F-grade, now upgraded to: temporarily +20 Intelligence for 120 seconds). The potion inside was pure, shimmering with a purple light of wisdom.
"Intelligence... 1 point equals 2 points of spell attack..." Lin Tian's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he instantly completed the mental calculation:
Temporary spell damage after taking the potion: 54 (basic equipment) + (20 points of intelligence * 2) = 94!
Theoretical damage of a Rank D Fireball: 94 * 250% = 235 points!
"235 points!" This number exploded in Lin Tian's mind like a thunderclap, bringing a chilling ecstasy.
What does this mean? It means that in the starting village, the vast majority of ordinary monsters of level 0-5 will be instantly blasted to dust before they even have time to howl in the face of his D-rank fireball containing the flames of destruction!
Lin Tian took one last look at the simple general store that had brought him such a great transformation, then turned and pushed open the door to leave.
The sunlight outside was perfect, falling on his E-grade equipment that shimmered with light.