Flame Shadow beside him curiously examined the scroll, and poked it with its claw. Flames instantly ignited from the scroll. In almost an instant, it burned to nothing, not even ash left behind. Even with his eyes closed, Jiang An could still sense a dark glow radiating before his eyes. This was the unique glow of a Black Iron Tier skill. Just as Jiang An was feeling a bit dejected, he suddenly felt his heart pound fiercely. That dark glow gradually vanished, replaced instead by a brilliant white light. This is... Jiang An's eyes snapped open, his face full of shock. Diamond Tier! This was definitely the special glow of a Diamond Tier skill. Did I really nail it in one attempt? No, no, what appeared earlier was the glow of a Black Iron Tier skill, and this change only happened after my heartbeat suddenly accelerated. Jiang An instantly recalled his talent. Heart of God. Could it be that the change in the skill was due to his talent? Holding onto his excitement, Jiang An quickly opened his status panel, his eyes fixed on the skill section. As expected, a new skill notification appeared.
【Congratulations on learning the new skill Shadow Skill Twin】
【Shadow Skill Twin (Lv1): Diamond Tier skill. Consumes a large amount of mental energy. Can designate one skill possessed by your Summoned Beast for replication and casting, dealing 60% of the Summoned Beast's skill effect.】
It really is a Diamond Tier skill. Jiang An was incredibly excited. As is well known, Summoners have very few skills that can directly deal damage. They usually have skills that enhance their Summoned Beasts. Because of this, the combat power of Summoners in the early stages is greatly influenced by their Summoned Beasts. However, this Shadow Skill Twin can significantly alter this situation. After all, every skill Flame Shadow currently possesses can be considered a trump card. Whether it's Flame Storm or Flame Tail, both are very useful. When I have other Summoned Beasts in the future, this Shadow Skill Twin will undoubtedly be able to play an even greater role. It's simply a divine skill. Jiang An immediately felt the urge to try it out. He silently chanted in his mind. A phantom image appeared behind Jiang An. The phantom looked exactly like Flame Shadow, mimicking its expression and movements perfectly. Flames rose from the phantom's tail, and a copied version of Flame Tail was quietly unleashed. *Snap!* The phantom's tail struck the desk. Flames instantly spread across the desk, burning it to ashes in almost no time. The Dean's roar suddenly came from downstairs, "Jiang An!!! What are you doing!!!" "I'm asking what you're doing!!!" Quickly turning off the lights, Jiang An slipped into his covers, pretending nothing had happened. Filled with anticipation for the Bamboo Forest Mountain Range, Jiang An embraced Flame Shadow and drifted into a deep sleep.
... The next morning, Jiang An couldn't wait and took a car to the outskirts of the city. He had originally thought that being on the outskirts of the city, there wouldn't be many people. However, the number of people far exceeded Jiang An's expectations. Everyone was travel-worn, dressed in various kinds of armor, carrying weapons, and many had monster bloodstains on them. It was completely different from the student life Jiang An was accustomed to. The shops around were mostly selling potions and equipment. Jiang An even saw quite a few massage parlors. "Spring Breeze Massage, let you enjoy an experience akin to a spring breeze. P.S.: After the massage, you'll get an additional mental recovery buff. Don't miss out if you pass by." "Sister Massage, absolutely real sisters!" "Max Level Tui Na skill, promotes blood circulation and removes stasis! Speeds up HP recovery! Essential for adventuring!" Jiang An's steps did not falter as he passed these shops. Only when the words "Adventurer's Association" appeared before his eyes did he finally show some interest. The Adventurer's Association is one of the officially organized associations. In theory, all individuals who have undergone job advancement, whether they are in a life profession or a combat profession, can become a member of the Adventurer's Association. Within it, one can accept or post various kinds of quests. Since I'm going to the Bamboo Forest Mountain Range anyway, registering as a member of the association and accepting some easily completed quests to earn money would be killing two birds with one stone. Stepping into the association hall, it was packed with people. "Anyone else going to hunt Demon Wolves in the Bamboo Forest Mountain Range? Need one more, looking for DPS!" "Flame Mercenary Group recruiting newcomers level 10 or above, welcome to join!" "Looking for a support for a herb-gathering escort quest, need someone!" Lively voices echoed one after another. Many people chose to find party members here. The staff's efficiency was high, and it wasn't even a few minutes before it was Jiang An's turn. "Hello, I want to register as a member of the association, and please check if there are any quests to hunt monsters in the 8-10 level range in the Bamboo Forest Mountain Range, with generous rewards." "Okay, please present your identification." As the staff member spoke, he looked up and saw Jiang An's noticeably young face, and the adorable Flame Shadow on his shoulder. He was momentarily stunned. However, they were clearly professionally trained and quickly recovered, processing Jiang An's registration. Then, they handed Jiang An his membership card and a badge. The relevant information was clearly written on them.
【Jiang An, Level 1 Adventurer's Association Member, Current Points: 0】
"It's all done for you. Regarding the quest you inquired about, there are currently two suitable options for you to review."
【Quest: Hunt Demon Wolves】
【Quest Description: Demon Wolves are rampant in the Bamboo Forest Mountain Range, severely affecting the surrounding ecosystem. Therefore, the Adventurer's Association is now seeking adventurers to hunt Demon Wolves.
】【Quest Reward: For every Demon Wolf killed, you will receive 100 yuan and 1 point. Demon Wolf fangs will be used as proof of kill. Note: Demon Wolf fangs are a guaranteed drop.】
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【Quest: Collect Slime Mucus】
【Quest Description: This quest is issued due to the need for large quantities of Slime Mucus for alchemists to refine potions.】
【Quest Reward: Every three portions of Slime Mucus can be exchanged for 100 yuan and 1 point.】
Jiang An frowned. The rewards for these two quests were not particularly generous, especially the Slime Mucus. Three portions for only 100 yuan. It felt like a loss no matter how you calculated it. His gaze scanned through the quest list, and suddenly a gray quest caught Jiang An's attention.
【Quest: Hunt Demon Wolf King】
【Quest Description: With the rampant Demon Wolves acting so brazenly, there must be a Demon Wolf King BOSS. To completely resolve the issue of rampant Demon Wolves, a bounty is now offered for killing the Demon Wolf King.】
【Quest Reward: Killing the Demon Wolf King will reward 50,000 yuan and 500 points. Demon Wolf King fangs will be used as proof of kill. Note: Demon Wolf King fangs are a guaranteed drop.】
"I can't accept this quest?" The staff member explained, "Sorry, hunting the Demon Wolf King is a Class 2 quest due to its high danger level, only available to Class 2 Association members." "You just registered and currently only have Class 1 member privileges, so you can't accept it for now." "This is also to prevent some adventurers from rashly challenging high-difficulty quests and causing unnecessary losses. We ask for your understanding. Once you reach 100 points, you will automatically be upgraded to a Class 2 member." Jiang An nodded, understanding the general mechanism of the Adventurer's Association. "Then I'll accept the quest to hunt Demon Wolves first." If I encounter the Demon Wolf King later, I can still kill it and then claim the quest after my rank is upgraded to Class 2. The staff member made a series of operations. "Alright, I've accepted it for you." Seeing how young Jiang An was, the staff member advised, "If this is your first time going to the Bamboo Forest Mountain Range, I suggest you find someone to team up with. The wild environment is very complex, and even guides can have omissions. Also, hunting Demon Wolves is a common quest; there should be many people looking for partners." Before Jiang An could speak, a hearty laugh came from the next counter. "Oh, is someone else going to hunt Demon Wolves?" "Why don't you join us?"