Free Web NovelChapter 122: Chapter 104: Double Reward? Welcome to the Team
’This is the third floor. Could it be that a Mage of her Level has already learned Flying Magic?’
The moment he thought that, he heard a THUD. Flora had vanished from before him.
Lin Mo hurried to the window and looked down. He saw Flora walking into an alley as if nothing had happened, though her gait was a little awkward.
’Is this hot-tempered, seemingly mature Mage... a bit of a ditz?’
"Hiss—"
In the alley, Flora rubbed her stinging backside and sucked in a sharp breath.
Perhaps because her own talent had been surpassed, she always felt a strange sense of competitiveness around Lin Mo, wanting to project the air of an expert. So, as she was leaving, she decided to make a cool exit. After saying her goodbyes, she didn’t think twice and subconsciously walked in the opposite direction. As luck would have it, the teahouse had a very open-plan design without enclosed rooms, and the windows looked a lot like the doors. She mistook the windowsill for the threshold, and even thought for a moment that she’d forgotten to close the door behind her...
’Good thing I reacted quickly. Hopefully not too many people saw that.’
...
As Lin Mo left the teahouse, he overheard people on the street gossiping. It seemed some Mage had just jumped from the upper floor and landed flat on their butt.
For some time to come, this would probably become a famous local rumor.
Back at the inn, Lin Mo took out the Scroll and unfurled it.
It recorded the essentials of the move and, most importantly, the route for Qi and Blood circulation.
Just like the first time he learned a Skill, he circulated the Qi and Blood in his body to try it out. Soon, a feeling of enlightenment bloomed within him.
Lin Mo went to the small courtyard behind the inn, held his Wolf Bone Sword, and thrust it forward.
"Learned Skill [Stabbing]! Strength +1!"
Such a message instantly appeared before his eyes.
Lin Mo checked the effects of the New Skill.
[Stabbing] Level 1 (0/10): Use a weapon to stab forward.
Note: Stabbing, cleaving, parrying, and so on... Stabbing is one of the most fundamental techniques in Swordsmanship, as well as a swift and fierce method of attack.
This was an Ordinary Level Skill, just like the "Slashing" he had comprehended when he first arrived in this world. Its description was also simple, making it one of the most common Skills.
However, Lin Mo never looked down on a Skill for being weak. He would gladly accept any and every Skill that came his way.
He practiced a few times, and his movements became more practiced. But it was quite difficult to raise the Skill Level through practice alone. He would probably only gain one or two points by practicing until evening, which wasn’t worth it.
’I’d be better off getting some rest and relaxing. I have a mission tomorrow...’
It was just noon when Lin Mo made a trip to the Adventurer’s Association. He found Lena and bought another complete set of maps and guides for Silver Stream City, and while he was at it, he also bought "Common Monsters of the Deep Forest Area of Loran’s Forest" and the "Intermediate Adventurer’s Guide to Plants."
They were basically upgraded versions of the books he had bought when he first became an Adventurer, and they cost 1 Silver Coin in total.
It was a little pricey, but it was fine. It was nothing to the current Lin Mo, and besides, Lena would get a small commission.
For the rest of the day, Lin Mo took a good look around the city and checked out Silver Stream City’s so-called "Adventurer’s Mecca." The sight of all the young ladies coming and going made his head spin a little.
But just looking was enough for him; Lin Mo had no intention of actually acting on it. He found a respectable massage parlor to relax for a bit, then went with Ali to the Association to pick up Lena from work.
It was his turn to treat today.
The leisurely time passed just like that. The sun rose quickly on the second day. Today was the day the new Bull Run Squad would officially set out on an adventure...
