Deduct 1 for merit. I am really not a child of luck.

Chapter 145: Level 2 Universal Spell! Where should I recharge my merit points?

"Hiss! So expensive!?"

Lin Mo looked at the price tags of the spell engraved books on the first floor of the Sutra Library and couldn't help but gasp.

As one of the nine Taoist temples in Qinzhou, Qingshan Sect naturally has a huge collection of books in its scripture library.

There are at least tens of thousands of copies in the first level alone, which is open to disciples in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

These include spell secrets, insights, travel maps and so on.

Although some insights and travel diaries are free, almost all spells require contribution points.

First of all, the price of a low-grade tier 2 spell ranges from 200 to 500 contribution points.

A mid-level spell starts at a minimum of 500 contribution points. As for high-level spells, not only are there very few of them, but the price is also over 1000 contribution points.

Pan Peng, who was looking for a book nearby, turned around and said after hearing his voice:
“Brother Lin, the Lingxu Realm has always been a place where people don’t teach magic easily, so these spells are naturally expensive, and…”

He leaned over and lowered his voice, "Some spells are of average quality and very expensive. If Senior Brother Lin wants to purchase them, you must keep your eyes open and think carefully."

Pan Peng then gave him a detailed introduction to the magic of the Sutra Repository.

Lin Mo then realized that one cannot choose spells blindly based on one's mood. Even if the two spells are of low quality, the difference between them may be huge.

The reason is simple. The standard for judging the quality of spells is the numerical value.

Although some spells can reach a certain value, the actual effect and difficulty of practicing are a major hurdle.

Therefore, if you choose spells randomly, it is very likely that all the contribution points you have worked hard to accumulate for a year or two will be wasted.

Lin Mo, who had saved up some money by visiting the Purple Bamboo Forest and fighting in competitions, became hesitant after hearing this.

The spirit stones and contribution points on him were enough to buy a mid-grade spell, but how to choose became a problem.

He thought about it for a long time, and finally chose to give up.

"Forget it, there's no rush."

He thought secretly in his heart.

If it were before yesterday, he might have really exchanged it for a second-level mid-grade attack spell of decent quality.

However, the effect of [Lihuo Divine Power] is so good that it can "replace" most attack spells and can even be used as a defensive spell.

If a large wall of fire is erected, even a sword servant or a physical cultivator would not dare to get close to it easily.

In this case, there is not much point in spending money to purchase these mid- and low-quality spells.

As for the top-grade spells...

Can't afford it, don't watch it.

Finally, at the suggestion of some disciples, Lin Mo borrowed the "Lingxu Realm Human Landscape Map" and "Secret Realm Encyclopedia (Qinzhou Edition)".

In addition, he also selected two books on his own insights into magic: "On the Applicability of Fire Magic (Foundation Building)" and "The Combat Advantages of Alchemy Practitioners (Foundation Building Period)".

If you read the first two books here, it’s actually free.

But if you want to borrow it, you need to pay twenty contribution points as a deposit and ten contribution points as a borrowing fee.

The last two books are not in the free area. If you want to borrow them, you need to pay fifty contribution points for one book and eighty contribution points for the other.

There is no time limit and you can copy it, but you are not allowed to spread it privately.

If you violate the regulations, you will be punished by the Law Enforcement Hall.

Of course, in addition to the above, Lin Mo also exchanged three free universal spell engraving books.

When he walked out of the Sutra Library, his heart still ached.

It’s too expensive!

The 140 contribution points he actually paid were equivalent to 140 low-grade spirit stones!
However, with this amount of money, one could not even buy a low-grade spell in the sect.

Pan Peng looked at the borrowed books in Lin Mo's hand with an envious expression.

One hundred and forty contribution points, how long would it take to save up that much...

People like him can only earn a few contribution points every day, and the saved contribution points must be exchanged for cultivation elixirs. Even if he comes to the Sutra Library, he basically goes to the free area.

And it can be read for free. There is absolutely no way I can pay to borrow it, never in this lifetime.

As expected, a genius like Senior Brother Lin has left us far behind since the beginning...

He sighed in his heart, then noticed the three universal spells that Lin Mo exchanged, and asked curiously:
"Brother Lin, did you take the magic to explore the secret realm? Is this preparing to go out?"

As a menial disciple, although he had rarely left the sect, he still knew some knowledge points about common magic spells.

The collection technique, the pill explosion technique, and the object capture technique are all essential spells for going out to explore secret places.

In addition, Lin Mo borrowed the "Collection of Secret Realms", so it is not difficult to guess.

Lin Mo said: "I have this plan."

Pan Peng asked again, "Is it the Linlang Secret Realm that I talked about with Senior Brother Diao last time?"

"Yeah, aren't you checking the guide?"

Lin Mo spread his hands and shook the borrowed book in his hand.

The main reason is that the Linlang Secret Realm is not under the jurisdiction of the Qingshan Sect, and many disciples of the sect, including Zhuang Weiwan, do not know much about it.

Therefore, Lin Mo borrowed a copy of "The Complete Collection of Secret Realms" from the Sutra Library. He flipped through it and said:

"But it seems that there are not many records here. It just says that [Linlang Secret Realm] is within the scope of Huiling Academy, and it is a hidden mirage. It is easy to get lost."

There is indeed not much description about the Linlang Secret Realm in the books, but the danger rating is not very high, so it seems that it is possible to explore it in the early stages of foundation building.

After hearing his words, Pan Peng suddenly seemed to recall something and said:

"If Senior Brother Lin wants to go to the Huiling Academy, I know a senior who seems to be a cultivator from the Huiling Academy and may be able to help."

Lin Mo's eyes lit up and he said, "That's great!"

This was also the first time he was going out to explore the secret realm. If he had an acquaintance or an old hand to lead the way, it would definitely be much smoother.

Pan Peng scratched his head and said, "Come to think of it, I know this senior, and he is related to Senior Brother Lin."

"Ah? What does it have to do with me?" Lin Mo's face showed some confusion.

Pan Peng chuckled and didn't explain, but said: "Anyway, this senior has a bit of a strange personality, I have to ask him first. If I have an answer today, I will tell you, Brother Lin!"

Lin Mo nodded, showing his understanding: "Then I'll trouble you, Brother Pan."

"It's no trouble, it's my honor to help Senior Brother Lin!"

Pan Peng quickly waved his hand and said.

Afterwards, Lin Mo, who was busy going to the Purple Bamboo Forest to kill snakes, said goodbye to him and walked hurriedly towards the teleportation array.

Pan Peng watched him leave, then he took out his brainwave and skillfully opened a small group called [Poetry Exchange] with a small number of people, clicked on the group owner's avatar, and sent a private message -

"Senior! Senior Brother Lin Mo wants to go to Huiling Academy to explore the Linlang Secret Realm and wants to find a guide. Can you recommend one or two?"

After he sent the message, he waited for a while on the interface, but it seemed that the other party had not read the message yet.

Just before he was about to collect his inspiration, it suddenly vibrated and a message came through the dialog box.

Very simple, just one word -

"can."

……

……

Ten minutes later, in the bamboo forest.

[Ding! I have learned the 2nd level universal spell: Gathering.]

[Ding! I have learned the 2nd level universal spell: Pill Explosion]

[Ding! I have learned the 2nd level universal spell: Capture]

As the three prompts were refreshed, three new spells appeared on Lin Mo's panel:

[Level 2 Gathering Technique (0/2000)]: Quickly gather spiritual plants, minerals and other resources.

[Level 2 Exploding Pill Technique (0/2000)]: When used on the corpse of a vicious beast, there is a chance that a complete beast pill will explode.

[Level 2 Object Capture Technique (0/2000)]: Capture objects from a distance.

Lin Mo already knew the functions of the three general spells in advance.

Although general spells have no grades, their proficiency is the same as that of lower-grade tier 2 spells.

Without even thinking, Lin Mo invested a sum of merit points into each of the three spells:
[Ding! You invested 2 points of merit in the 100nd level collection technique, magical experience +20]

[Ding! You invested in the 2nd level Explosion Pill Technique...]

【…】

Only added 20 points?
Lin Mo was confused at first, but he immediately realized that general spells did not have the practice bonus of [Five Spirits Dao Body], and the ratio was calculated based on 20 points of comprehension value.

"So, if you think about it this way, it would be better to upgrade [Fire Separation Divine Power] to the maximum first instead of upgrading these general spells!"

He thought to himself.

In fact, most of the time, you just need to know how to use common spells.

Unless you need to master the mining of special spiritual plants, most of the collection and pill-making activities do not require high proficiency. At most, the difference is the speed of efficiency.

Of course, the same goes for photography.

While he skillfully lit a fire in the purple bamboo forest, he looked at the panel and started to prioritize.

"The Fire Power will definitely continue to improve. The sooner the means of attack to save one's life is improved, the better."

"Well, there is also the Five Spirits Dao Body, but the merit points required for this are a bit too much... It would be more cost-effective to improve the spiritual roots first after the spiritual roots break through..."

Lin Mo originally thought that the 10,000 merit points on the panel were quite a lot, but after a careful calculation, he found that merit points were needed everywhere and were not enough.

Thinking of this, his fingers, which had already formed muscle memory, slightly bent and straightened——

【merit +1】

As I said: all fears come from insufficient merit!

An hour later...

"call out!"

Lin Mo stretched out his hand slightly towards the light in the distance, and the purple bamboo joint automatically fell into his palm. He stretched out his hand and shook it.

"About five or six drops? I'm lucky..."

The corner of his mouth slightly raised, then he flipped his palm and put it in his arms.

With the acquisition of the spell of capturing objects, the speed of collecting materials on the ground has increased a lot, and the more proficient you become in using this spell, the higher your efficiency will be.

"No wonder Senior Sister Zhuang said that she wanted to go out and explore the secret realm. These three spells must be learned..."

His tone suddenly paused, and his face turned even paler as he recalled what happened last night.

Before leaving in the morning, Zhuang Weiwan still looked like he was reluctant to leave, and even said something like "come back early" to him.

"Senior Sister Zhuang, you won't have to go back to the cave residence tonight, right?"

If I am squeezed dry twenty more times, even the strongest body will not be able to bear it!
Lin Mo thought about it, and with an idea in mind, he sacrificed his own natal tortoise shell.

Looking at the tortoise shell floating in the air, he stroked his chin, wondering how to tell fortunes...

Then, he thought of asking: [Should I return to the cave today? ]

As soon as the hexagram was asked, the tortoise shell began to shake on its own.

After a while, there were a few "ding-dong" sounds, and a copper coin fell to the ground, and the conclusion was revealed -

【lucky】.

A smile appeared on Lin Mo's face. Great, after selling all the materials, he went home!
……

In the evening, when Lin Mo returned to the cave with bags of prepared supplies, he opened the door and saw a head reflecting the setting sun, with two strands of hair fluttering slightly in the evening breeze.

"Eldest brother?"

Lin Mo recognized the other person's identity at a glance. Who else could it be but the bald senior brother from the Alchemy Academy?
(End of this chapter)