Chapter 438 - 221: Cultivator Companion Evolution and a Parting Gift
Chapter 438: Chapter 221: Cultivator Companion Evolution and a Parting Gift
Note: Requires "depth" and "exchange." Correction is applied from the party with the higher attribute to the party with the lower one. The magnitude of the correction is slightly positively correlated with the difference between them.
Just as the description implied, the first effect of the [Shared Cultivation] Skill was basically an upgraded version of the original [Cultivator Companion].
There were just some differences in the specifics of the description. For example, the word "slight," which had been part of the original’s effect of providing a slight, random attribute correction, was now gone. This meant that [Shared Cultivation] would allow them to gain Attributes much faster than before.
But more importantly, there was the second effect that appeared after the Skill evolved.
’I can gain not only attribute points, but even Skills?’
In a world where Skills were everything, this ability was practically heaven-defying!
One thing that had always troubled Lin Mo was that Ali didn’t actually have enough Skills.
He himself had plenty of Skills and wanted to teach her, but unfortunately, he wasn’t powerful enough. He lacked the ability to create Scrolls, and it was very difficult for her to learn from his instruction alone.
But now, that problem was solved just like that.
With diligent practice, Ali would have a small chance of acquiring Lin Mo’s Warrior Profession Skills during their "exchanges"!
Although she could only acquire up to Excellent Level Skills, that was more than enough.
Conversely, Lin Mo also had a chance to obtain Skills from Ali and Shefilya. Even if they eventually shared all the Excellent Level and lower Skills for their respective Professions, future Shared Cultivation sessions could still rapidly increase the Skill Level of those Skills, which would remain incredibly useful.
Lin Mo was beyond satisfied with this [Shared Cultivation] Skill!
If it weren’t the day of their departure, Lin Mo would have woken Ali up to try it out right then and there.
CREAK—
The door creaked open, and Shefilya walked in. Seeing the look on Lin Mo’s face, she lowered her gaze and said, "As expected of you, Master, wearing such a suggestive expression so early in the morning."
Lin Mo didn’t really mind his little Maid’s occasionally sharp-tongued remarks. In fact, one could say it was her most defining characteristic.
Of course, if he had his way, he’d prefer she save those words for a more... appropriate setting.
Like when they were "practicing Skills" together.
He sat up in bed. Without him having to do a thing, Shefilya naturally took care of everything for him.
Yes, that occasionally included taking care of his excess morning restlessness.
Today, however, was clearly not the time. They needed to get ready early, as they had to make a trip to the City Lord’s Mansion before departing.
The journey to Fajade City was a long one, not a short trip that could be completed in a day or two like before.
Even though Lady Beixila had arranged the fastest carriage in the city for them, one pulled by Level 5 and above Magical Beasts, it would still take nearly a week to reach Fajade City.
For this journey, Lin Mo had already made ample preparations.
During his shopping trips over the past few days, he had purchased a large quantity of food. This included some rather Ordinary ingredients as well as some expensive ones. He had also helped himself to some rare seasonings from the City Lord’s Mansion.
Such expensive luxuries weren’t easy to find in an ordinary market.
He also bought some new clothes, including a few outfits for Feney that he was keeping for her.
He placed all of these items in his Ring of Space. Thankfully, the internal space was large enough to hold everything.
As for keeping the food fresh, it wasn’t quite like the novels he’d read back on Blue Star, where items in a storage ring were kept in perfect temporal stasis, never to spoil. Still, the space within these storage items had its own special properties. It was a near-sterile environment, so food didn’t spoil easily.
Ali also stumbled groggily out of bed. She wasn’t nearly as fussy; she threw off her sleepwear and got dressed in a matter of moments.
Lin Mo used to be much the same, but he had gradually grown more refined under the care of his little Maid after moving into Shefilya’s manor.
The three of them arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion and went straight to Feney’s room. Feney had just woken up and was getting ready to eat breakfast.
In the small dining room of the City Lord’s Mansion, Lady Beixila sat with them this time.
She clearly had no appetite, however, and spent the time fussing over them, endlessly reminding them of various things.
Lin Mo didn’t grow impatient. He listened earnestly, acknowledging each of her concerns.
His attitude seemed to ease some of Lady Beixila’s anxiety.
Once breakfast was finished, Lady Beixila led them to the treasure room within the City Lord’s Mansion.
Inside the small room lay the same two pieces of equipment Lin Mo had seen before.
The [Radiant Magic Hat] and the [Blood Tiger Hide Boots].
"Take these two pieces of equipment."
Lady Beixila spoke as she gently placed the [Radiant Magic Hat] in Feney’s hands, then passed the [Blood Tiger Hide Boots] to Ali.
Tears welled up in Feney’s eyes. Ali, on the other hand, was startled. Even for someone as straightforward as she was, she waved her hands frantically and said, "This is too valuable! I can’t accept this..."
"Don’t worry, I prepared them especially for you. Feney has a gentle personality and is easily taken advantage of. Please, take good care of her in the future."
"I..."
Ali shot a pleading look at Lin Mo. Only after he nodded did she clench her fists. "Alright! From now on, if anyone dares to bully Feney, they’ll have to go through me!"
’A straightforward kid like her is the easiest to win over.’