30,000 Gold Coins, 10% Discount at the Pavilion of All Things.
This was the entire reward Ye Bai received for reporting Zuo Tiannan, equivalent to 30 million Dragon Coins.
As for the 10% discount, that's a privilege only Battle Generals can enjoy!
"A non-registered gold coin card worth 30,000, and this VIP card with Battle General-level privileges, please keep them safe, big brother."
The goblin underling explained, "The VIP card can be used both online and offline. Just present this card at any auction or trade market hosted by the Pavilion of All Things, and you can enjoy Battle General-level privileges!"
"Understood."
After accepting the two cards, Ye Bai stated the purpose of his visit,
"Do you have any displacement skills or equipment suitable for low-level mages?"
"Yes!"
The goblin underling, very professional, immediately brought out a few items.
"The [Gale Step] Skill Book, which increases movement speed upon use. As your level increases, you can also enter a brief stealth state, with the first normal attack causing critical damage. Price: 500 Gold Coins!"
500 Gold Coins, equivalent to 5 million Dragon Coins, is quite expensive.
"Next."
Ye Bai directly ignored Gale Step, as he didn't plan to become a Sword Saint or roam the otherworld. Why learn Gale Step?
The goblin underling continued introducing items,
"Wind Spirit Boots, with an attached movement skill, allowing brief flight with wind wings after continuous running..."
"Flame Leap, a blink of 2 meters in a designated direction, causing fire damage to surrounding enemies..."
"......"
Listening to the goblin underling's explanations, Ye Bai frowned slightly.
These items didn't suit him, not to his liking.
The goblin underling couldn't do much either. There were already few items for low-level mages, and most had been swept away by the major families, leaving only scraps.
"There's one more, a skill book for all professions, but generally only warriors learn it.
Wind Slash, which allows you to charge at the enemy with incredible speed, causing 65% damage with a normal attack instantly, no cost, 0.5-second cooldown."
The goblin underling couldn't continue after saying this.
Wind Slash is indeed a displacement skill, but it's a close-range one!
What's most important for mage combat?
Distance control!
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Keeping as much distance from the enemy as possible and continuously wearing them down!
This is a combat technique summarized by countless predecessors, and the characteristics of [Wind Slash] completely contradict it!
A mage charging up to the enemy to attack?
What kind of devilish operation is this!
Enemy: Have you eaten? If not, take a big punch from me before you leave!
Who knew, Ye Bai actually showed interest.
"How much is this?"
"8,000 Gold Coins, discounted to 7,000 Gold Coins. You wouldn't really buy this, would you?"
The goblin underling frowned, realizing things weren't simple!
Ye Bai directly took out 7,000 Gold Coins and calmly said,
"I'll buy it!"
Goblin underling:......
Money exchanged for goods.
"Transaction successful!"
"Skill learned successfully, acquired [Wind Slash]!"
Ye Bai looked at the newly learned displacement skill and nodded in satisfaction.
Wind Slash might be useless to other mages.
But for Ye Bai, with both [Ready to Go] and [Blessing of Thunder] stacked, he could deal massive damage with both normal attacks and skills!
With Wind Slash in hand, Ye Bai could ensure both mobility and damage.
As still as a mountain, as swift as thunder, a single strike to kill, then retreat a thousand miles.
Yes, this is the true way a mage should fight. Ye Bai felt his understanding, beyond the times, was flawless.
"Big brother, um... how should I address you?"
After the transaction, the goblin underling asked.
Always calling him big brother felt awkward for both.
Ye Bai thought for a moment and said,
"Well... just call me Fourth Brother."
"Alright, Fourth Brother!"
"See you later, Fourth Brother."
After exiting the Trade Secret Realm, it was just past midnight. Ye Bai once again embarked on his journey to the Eternal Tower!
"Welcome to the Eternal Core City!"
A pleasant prompt sounded in his ear, ethereal with a touch of otherworldly detachment.
"Eternal Core City is the transit and resting place for exploring the Eternal Tower.
If you wish to explore the Eternal Tower, simply input the corresponding floor number on the core to teleport.
If you die while exploring the Eternal Tower, you will automatically return to the Eternal Core City and enter a weakened state. Once the weakened state ends, you can choose to continue exploring.
After breaking through the current floor of the Eternal Tower, you will automatically return to the Eternal Core City.
The Eternal Tower is open for 6 hours daily, so please manage your time in the Eternal Core City wisely. We wish you success in conquering the Eternal Tower."
When Ye Bai opened his eyes again, he found himself in a vast city, bustling with people.
This was the Eternal Core City!
Regardless of strength, whether a level 1 beginner or a Great War God, everyone had to transit through the Eternal Core City to enter the Eternal Tower.
For the general public, the Eternal Core City was their [Trade Secret Realm].
Without the supervision of Secret Realm Elves, there were more scams and deceptions.
As Ye Bai entered the city, he heard many people shouting.
"Special map for the first floor, only 50 copper coins, don't miss it!"
"3 silver coins to guide you through the first floor, guaranteed teaching, no refunds!"
"Silver Scale Chestplate, 5 gold each!"
"......"
Over the past century, the Eternal Core City had been continuously developed and divided into different areas:
[Trade Area], [Profession Area], [Combat Power Test Area], [Team Area]
The Trade Area handled transactions, no need for further explanation.
In the Profession Area, you could find the corresponding professional associations, where people of the same profession could exchange and improve their skills faster.
The [Combat Power Test Area] was a special area set up by the Defense Command, where the combat power of Warriors, Battle Generals, Battle Kings, and War Gods was assessed!
After all, injuries in the Eternal Tower wouldn't affect reality at all.
During combat power tests, even if severe injuries or death occurred, there would be no losses.
Of course, starting from [Battle General], combat power assessment required evaluating achievements in the Abyssal Plane, not just paper combat power.
The three Supreme Beings established the [Combat Power Rank] to cultivate fierce generals, peerless weapons, and astonishing blades that could truly kill enemies on the battlefield!
Not just fools who only knew how to mindlessly cast skills.
Time was limited,
Ye Bai's plan was clear, "First explore the Eternal Tower, then head to the [Combat Power Test Area] to try the Warrior Test!"
Saying this, he placed his hand on a crystal by the roadside, and with a flash of light, he officially entered the first floor of the Eternal Tower.
Not long after Ye Bai disappeared, Zhao Lin and Liu Xueqi entered the Eternal Core City, not far apart.
"Zhao Lin?"
Liu Xueqi raised her eyebrows, asking with a hint of anticipation, "Is Ye Bai with you?"
"No, but Ye Bai sent me some things."
Zhao Lin was checking his mailbox, finding several scrolls and puppets of unknown grade.
Ye Bai left a message for Zhao Lin, advising him not to use these items unless absolutely necessary.
Using high-grade items to level up would lower his upgrade score, indirectly weakening his strength and potential!
Ye Bai gave these items to Zhao Lin just to leave him some trump cards for self-defense.
"Oh."
Knowing Ye Bai wasn't there, Liu Xueqi was visibly disappointed.
She then remembered, "Oh, right!"
"Make sure to tell Ye Bai not to go to [Wind Thunder Valley] today!"
"Ah, why?"
Liu Xueqi's expression turned particularly serious as she said earnestly,
"The War God of Prophecy made a move, predicting today's monster refresh situation on the first floor of the Eternal Tower,"
"A special BOSS will refresh deep in Wind Thunder Valley, extremely powerful, entering rashly would be a death sentence!"
"Damn, is it that scary?"
Zhao Lin didn't dare delay and immediately sent the message.
Then his expression changed,
"Oops, Big Bai can't receive the message, he's already entered the Eternal Tower!"
Once inside the Eternal Tower, the messaging function temporarily shuts down, leaving Zhao Lin unable to contact Ye Bai.
Liu Xueqi gritted her teeth and placed her hand on the crystal, silently praying,
"Ye Bai, please don't go to Wind Thunder Valley!"
...
Eternal Tower.
First Floor.
Ye Bai stretched lazily, ready to start his 100% exploration journey.
"First stop, Wind Thunder Valley."
"Here I come!"