Chapter 26: This is not Persecuting Newbies; It’s Cultivating the Future
Adrian took a sip of the water generously contributed by Cao Renqi, his eyes shining slightly.
"Now it's time to try the last and most important function!"
A prompt appeared on the panel.
[Do you want to open a personal store for the player Cao Renqi?]
[Click to confirm.]
In his line of sight, two illusory boxes appeared on the left and right, similar to when he had just released a mission.
On the left was the "Item Store," with an exclamation mark indicating that any personal items, even those not carried, could be placed there as long as they belonged to the player. They would be displayed in the panel list.
On the right was the "Skill Store," where any skills he had mastered could be placed, regardless of their level. Of course, Devil Fruit abilities and specialty skills were exceptions.
Adrian tentatively placed several items, focusing on skills as the main offering and items as secondary.
[Please set the prices for your goods. Note: Prices can be in Beli, experience points, specific items, etc.]
[You can also set prerequisites for your goods, including but not limited to level, attributes, skills, professions, favorability rating...]
"Amazing, my control panel is really incredible!"
Adrian sighed repeatedly.
After contemplating for a moment, he set all the settings for the items and confirmed the release.
In front of Cao Renqi, two pages of item interfaces suddenly appeared, and his gaze was immediately captivated.
"Let me see what good skills there are... Basic Combat, Basic Shooting, Basic Swordsmanship, Basic Navigation, and many corresponding advanced skills. Indeed, experts are different from ordinary fisherman... What the heck is this?!"
Seeing the description of a certain skill, Cao Renqi's face instantly turned red, and his eyes bulged.
"Can freely control the body, hair, internal organs. As long as you instill consciousness into it, you can freely control any part of the body, any part... What the heck, what the heck, what the heck! Is what I'm thinking possible? It should be true, right? Even if it's just in the game, I can show off my manly prowess! With added boost!"
As an unconventional casual gamer, Cao Renqi was stimulated by the description of the skill [Life Return] (Seimei Kikan), and this skill was undoubtedly the world's number one divine skill for him!
If I had this skill, I could definitely make other male players feel ashamed!
Cao Renqi looked at the prices again, as if forced into an ice bucket challenge, feeling cold from head to toe, from skin to heart.
1 million Berries???
Even if I sold myself, it wouldn't be enough!
Reluctantly closing the skill shop, Cao Renqi then opened the item shop, feeling instantly bored.
"Flintlock pistol, gunpowder bullets, standard long knives, uniforms... What's the use of all this? Give me a boat, at least I can go out to sea and catch abalones!"
Adrian sensed something unusual. The player in front of him didn't seem like a serious player. It's true that pursuing high-powered, high-quality skills is necessary, but does that mean there should be no excitement about the items in the shop?
You're just a level 1 newbie. The power of an flintlock pistol and gunpowder bullets is enough to make you a king in the novice area, okay? Why is there no excitement in buying anything?
To ensure the success of his first deal, Adrian took the initiative to do some salesmanship.
"I have anything you need here, whether it's items or abilities?"
Cao Renqi's old face turned red, somewhat embarrassed as he asked, "I want to ask, um, on behalf of a friend, about that move, 'Life Return'. Uh, can it really freely control any part of the body? Freely control, any part?"
Is this still Cao Dahua from the undercover unit?!
A true addict, his mind filled with all kinds of lascivious thoughts, completely lacking the style of the leader of the serious crime unit!
Adrian was speechless.
After receiving an positive reply, Cao Renqi became even more excited!
"Um, can it be a bit cheaper?"
Cao Renqi attempted to negotiate.
Cao Renqi noticed that the NPC's name in front of him was turning red.
Cao Renqi gave up on negotiating.
After careful consideration and evaluating the thickness of his own wallet, Cao Renqi still chose other skills.
['Basic Fire Control' has been purchased, you gain 1000 experience points, and 1000 Berries]
The cost of Cao Renqi's skill learning would all be handed over to Adrian, equivalent to tuition, and there was no middleman making a profit.
Teaching players skills is equivalent to instructing, but the system panel simplifies and speeds up the entire process; one's own skill level does not change as a result.
The skills and items Adrian chose to showcase were carefully considered, all essential skills for making a living on the high seas, and the rare advanced skills were only displayed because Cao Renqi was the first player he had encountered.
But...
I thought you were a good leek...
Turns out you don't want any combat skills at all; you just want to be a fire-headed chef…
Having conducted preliminary tests of the system panel's NPC function, Adrian considered his mission accomplished. Taking a step forward, he prepared to leave the pier and head towards the mainland of the Kano Country.
"Wow! Where are you going, boss? I want to follow you!"
Cao Renqi, who had just acquired the skill "Basic Fire Mastery," immediately became anxious. He had spent five days helping an old fisherman sell abalones without learning the "Fishing" skill. Just when he bumped into Adrian, not only did he quickly acquire a cooking skill, but he also received a prompt to unlock a secondary profession. How could he bear to let this big opportunity slip away like a big fish?
"Where can I find you in the future?"
'Why is Cao Dahua looking for me? If you follow me, won't I become an unlucky guy like Stephen Chow?'
Adrian waved his hand, leaving behind a carefree figure that disappeared into the crowd.
...
At present, the NPC template function that has been tested makes Adrian very satisfied. Among them, the most valuable should be the [Personal Item Shop], which will be the best weapon for harvesting a large amount of experience from players in the future.
Opening a personal item shop to players, different items, and skills can also set corresponding prerequisites, which can be used to issue tasks and drive players to do things.
Universal skills on the sea are the best-selling goods.
In addition, firearms, bullets, and swords are also very valuable weapon items.
It's best to think about some chain-type skills, like [Life Return] is the subsequent skill of [Six Styles]. Even if you learn [Life Return] in advance, you need to spend experience to learn [Six Styles] to use it.
After learning [Six Styles], you can point out [Life Return] in advance through skill points. But players obviously don't know this! Selling future skills that players will definitely master is almost equivalent to an empty-handed wolf!
"Perhaps I can also draw inspiration and design some unique and attractive skill moves? After all, my main profession is a swordsman!
"From the information gathered on the game forum before, the 'real world' seems to be a completely different world from the previous one. Although it shares a highly similar cultural background and geographic customs, the specifics vary greatly...
"So, the Wind Blade Swordsman can make an appearance! After all, the outside real world doesn't have games like League of Legends, and it won't lead players to misunderstand.
" Death is like the wind—always by my side, the road is long, only the sword accompanies...
"Just with these two lines, I wonder how many players will be attracted, after all, who can resist the charm of the Happy Wind Man?
"Well, let me think, what are Yasuo's skills again?
"The Way of the Wanderer, Steel Tempest, Sweeping Blade, Wind Wall, and Last Breath; five skills that roughly correspond to swordsmanship passive, high-speed movement, direct attack, area defense, and an area ultimate. For players, it's basically sufficient, as long as their main profession is a swordsman...
"Huh? Maybe I can charge a fee for changing professions at that time? It could also scrape off another layer of experience.
"Cough, cough, how should we modify Yasuo's skills?"
"The Way of the Wanderer, can be imitated; stepping forward to slash, weakening the power of the Shave; cutting steel, Flash, perhaps simulating Roronoa Zoro's demon slashes; the Barrier of the Wind and the Breathless Slash of the Raging Wind, both set as powerful secret techniques, requiring corresponding pre-purchase conditions. After all, you can't just throw all the skills up there at once, as there are differences in skill quality...
I just don't know if the system allows for such 'self-created' skills. Maybe later, I can find a beta tester to experiment with. I'll wait until I create the modified version of the skills before deciding.
What if someone thinks Yasuo is too much of a show-off and doesn't want to learn his skills?
If Yasuo doesn't work, how about his brother Yone?
The Way of the Hunter, Mortal Steel, Spirit Cleave, Soul Unbound, and the Fate Sealed, just a change of skin...
Of course, this is based on the premise that the system allows teaching such skills.
We have the Swift Swordsman of the West Blue, and now we have the Sealing Demon Sword Soul. Can we also have the Balanced School and the Infinite Sword Style?
At that time, the Swift Swordsman of the West Blue would battle the Sealing Demon Sword Soul of the South Sea, and the Balanced School of the East Sea and the Infinite Swordsman of the North Sea would clash. Just thinking about it is especially interesting!
I am indeed a genuine genius!