Survival in the Core: I'm writing a guide for the entire server.

After the auction ended, the forum was buzzing with excitement.

Some are happy, some are sad.

"Haha, I snagged a blue ring for just 2 silver coins! What a steal!"

"I spent 10 silver coins to buy a bunch of junk, and I'm devastated."

"Damn, I fell into the same trap. The warehouse was full of rotting flesh and rags, not a single useful thing."

Lin You did not participate in these discussions.

He exited the event interface and returned to the spacious new carriage of the Gold Rush.

As the auction items arrived one after another via email, he began to organize the items he had won.

Aside from the dark gold card box, there were mostly miscellaneous materials and consumables.

Copper ore, iron ore, coal, wood, clean water, mushrooms, and materials dropped by monsters...

Although it's not a rare item, it's abundant.

After all of it was stored in the warehouse, Lin You's inventory increased several times over!

"These things will last us a while."

Lin You clapped his hands and took out the dark gold card box.

It was a small card box, about the size of a palm, cool and smooth to the touch, with a subtle golden sheen.

The box is decorated with intricate and ornate geometric fractals, which appear disordered but follow a certain pattern.

Lin You subconsciously held her breath and carefully browsed the attributes of the card box.

……

【The Impermanence of All Things Card Box】

[Grade: 1 (Unique)]

[Description: A mysterious card box with an unknown fate. When carried, it triggers the following effect.]

【Effect 1: Reduces the mana cost of card-type skills by 50%】

【Effect 2: Stores the reduced mana cost. Every 10,000 mana stored will generate one "Myriad Impermanence Card"】

[The card box initially contains 1 card of the Myriad Impermanence card, which will take effect immediately upon generation.]

【Effect 3: When the player reaches level 30, this item can be used as a job change item. After completing the job change, the player can be promoted to the S-rank job "Hand of Fate"】

……

"Card skills have their mana cost reduced by 50%..."

The very first effect astonished Lin You!

He is a card master; card making and card control are card skills in themselves.

This effect means that the magic power he needs to create magic cards will be halved in the future.

A magic card that originally required 20 magic points can now be made for only 10.

He already relied on magic cards for a living, so this is equivalent to doubling his endurance.

The second effect, however, is even more alluring and tantalizing.

For every 1 magic points saved, generate one "Myriad Impermanence Card".

With his current combat strength, saving hundreds or thousands of magic points per battle is easy.

It takes about a dozen high-intensity battles to generate one "Myriad Impermanence" card.

As for the effects of the "Wanxiang Wuchang" amulet, you can tell it's not simple just by hearing the name.

"However, there are no original cards in the card box. Could they have already been used?"

"It was probably used by the original owner of the card case. As for the consequences..."

Lin You scratched his head; the result was obvious.

If the effect of that card, "The Impermanence of All Things," is positive.

This card case probably won't appear at any auctions of the deceased's estate.

"This must be the risk of the Dark Gold Card Box..."

After a moment of contemplation, Lin You's gaze gradually hardened.

Use it without fear; if you're afraid, don't use it!

It's similar to some card battle games.

Powerful cards always come with risks.

However, if used properly, it can secure victory.

The "Myriad Impermanence" card game can be very risky for ordinary players.

But Lin You has the ability and confidence to turn danger into safety!

"As for the third effect..."

Lin You's gaze fell on the last line of text.

At level 30, it can be used as a job change item.

After a player obtains their first class.

Regardless of whether the profession is E-rank, A-rank, or S-rank.

The level cap is 30 for all levels.

Once you reach level 30, you will need to find a second job to change to.

Completing the first job change will raise the level cap to 60.

Then comes the "second job advancement," which raises the level cap to 90 again.

The Eye of Insight did not provide an answer regarding how to improve after level 90.

Clearly, this dark gold card box is a rare "first-turn item"!

Moreover, it involves a job change to the S-rank class "Hand of Fate".

Another S-class profession!

"However, it's still a long way off."

Lin You remained very calm and was not blinded by the S-rank title.

He's only level 9 now, and he hasn't even finished the advancement quests.

Level 30? That's at least a month away.

"Let's keep it for now; at least the effect of reducing card skill costs can come in handy."

Lin You hung the card box on his waist, then summoned the Magic Card Encyclopedia.

Aside from the loot obtained from the Watcher's Rift.

The Kobold Shaman and Kobold Warrior cards are naturally part of the revenue.

……

【Magic Card: Kobold Warrior】

Grade: 5 (Green)

【Effect 1: Summon】

【Effect 2: Absorb this magic card to increase your Strength and Constitution attributes by 2 each, up to a maximum of 50 points at Rank E】

【Effect 3: Absorb this magic card to gain the skills "Brutal Strike" and "Parry"】

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[Elite Magic Card: Kobold Shaman]

Grade: 5 (Blue)

[Effect: Summon]

【Effect 2: Absorb this magic card to increase your Spirit and Willpower attributes by 5 each, up to a maximum of 100 points at Rank E】

【Effect 3: Absorb this magic card to gain the skills "Nature Totem", "Magic Barrier", and "Lightning Bolt"】

……

Because I cleared the Watcher's Rift twice.

Lin You has a total of 6 Kobold Warrior cards and 2 Kobold Shaman cards.

It can increase Strength by 12 points, Constitution by 12 points, Willpower by 10 points, and Spirit by 10 points.

A total of 44 attribute points, equivalent to the attribute growth of an S-rank profession at level 4!

Although Lin You's mental attributes have exceeded the upgrade limit of the magic card.

But for him, who has the Secret Realm Refresh Card, these magic cards can be used infinitely, so it doesn't matter if they're wasted.

"Hmm... I can absorb all of the kobold warrior's magic cards."

"However, the Shaman should keep one of his magic cards to learn a skill."

Lin You was extremely envious of the kobold shaman's magic barrier and lightning bolt skill.

The second time I ran the Watcher's Rift, I was tormented by these two skills quite a bit.

After making the decision, the card in Lin You's hand quickly transformed into a warm current of energy that seeped into his body.

[Absorption complete!]

Your Strength attribute has been increased to E-rank, 32 points!

Your constitution attribute has been upgraded to E-grade with 42 points!

[Your Willpower attribute has been increased to E-rank, 35 points!]

You have acquired the skills "Magic Barrier", "Lightning Bolt", and "Elemental Totem"!

Three more new skills have been acquired.

Moreover, compared to humorous skills like "pickape hits".

The kobold shaman's skill set is clearly more suitable for Lin You.

[Magic Barrier: When activated, each point of magic can absorb 1 point of damage, but you are considered to be in a defenseless state.]

[Lightning Bolt: Unleashes a powerful electric shock attack on the target, dealing 30 + (100% Willpower) lightning damage. Cooldown: 7 seconds]

[Elemental Totem: Consumes 50 mana to randomly summon a minor elemental totem with 100 health, lasting for 5 minutes.]

After reviewing the detailed descriptions of these skills.

Lin You gained a deeper understanding of kobold shamans.

"No wonder this guy has no defense; it turns out it's a side effect of the magic barrier."

"Lightning Bolt's damage is related to the Willpower attribute...it should also be effective against other damage-dealing spells."

"These can all be added to the Guardian's strategy guide."

Re-examining the previous battles from the enemy's perspective offers a unique perspective.

Lin You then opened the strategy shop and glanced at her points balance.

Strategy Points: 7200

The popularity of the auction and the Watcher's Guide has led to an astonishing surge in points.

In less than a day, I gained several thousand strategy points!

"In that case... exchange for the 'Random Mining Cart Equipment Blueprint'."

[By spending 5000 strategy points, you have obtained 1 "Random Minecart Equipment Blueprint (Gold)"]

A drawing gleaming with gold appeared in his hand.

Lin You couldn't wait to unfold it.

Once unfolded, a grotesque object that looked like some kind of weapon appeared on the previously empty blueprint.

You have obtained the "Blueprint: Flame Ram".

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