Experience Shop

"Experience Shop?"

What is this?

"Experience points can be exchanged for skill proficiency, combat techniques, or even spells?"

In the square of North Wind Fortress, players crowded in front of the notice board of the Embers of the Burned Kingdom, arguing noisily.

"Who the hell brought the Wyvern here?"

"Let me test it, what is this?"

"Steamed Bun old thief, don't push me!"

"Damn it, this is cheating! Get in line!"

"What do you mean by cheating? As a sheriff, my job is to evacuate the crowd and prevent accidents. That's called a sense of responsibility, okay?"

"Let me see, let me see."

The Steamed Bun, leading the Noodles, squeezed through the crowd, using its Wyvern- like body to push aside the people gathered in front of the notice board and forcefully create a path.

"Experience Shop".

"This looks promising."

Steamed Bun rubbed his chin in deep thought, but was lifted up by the burly man behind him.

"Don't block the way!"

"Wipe"

"Well done!"

The crowd erupted in cheers.

The level cap in the public beta version is eight, but most ordinary players are still hovering around level four, and some casual newbies haven't even reached level two yet.

However, many of the top players in those elite teams, as well as professional solo players, are already close to reaching this threshold.

It's unclear how long it will be before the next major update, but by then there will definitely be an experience surplus.

Currently, Experience Shop are available at the following locations: [Tower of the Great Wise One], [Red Scale Garrison], [Empire Military Training Camp], [Wasteland Target Range], and [Lizardmen Wasteland Hunting Ground].

You can learn various skills such as magic, horsemanship, military affairs, hunting, and governance, as well as a wide variety of combat techniques. You can even browse some of the information in the Kingdom Grand Library.

However, there is a strict requirement to open the Experience Shop - you must be a subject of the empire and have some Dragon Bloodline.

"With this new system, Xin Gou will definitely release a strategy guide."

Steamed Bun opened the forum.

Sure enough, there were several guides on the forum.

When Steamed Bun first learned of this news, Singo had already visited all the locations of the open Experience Shop and quickly compiled a guide, which was astonishing in its efficiency.

"Experience Shop Guide (Beginner's Guide)"

"In Erezege, leveling up is certainly important, but for newcomers in the early stages, using the [Experience Shop] to exchange for abilities may allow you to develop more quickly in the early game."

"Even if you upgrade to a level four Fighter and have higher base attributes and skills, it will still be difficult to unleash your full potential without combat skills."

"The proficiency items in the Empire Military Training Camp, such as Sword Skill, horsemanship, and sports, can be very effective. When combined properly, only about a thousand experience points are needed to obtain a greater benefit than simply leveling up."

"Also, if you are a casual player, I suggest you go to a place like the North Wind Fortress Technical Training Institute to learn a skill."

Whether it's Craft Manufacturing, Armor Crafting, or Potion Making, you can earn a decent income, enough to live a relatively wealthy life.

Seeing this, Steamed Bun nodded.

Although this guy is a bit of a nutcase, he's quite professional in the field of game guides, and at least he's trustworthy.

However, these posts are all aimed at new players and casual players.

This is not very useful for experienced players like Steamed Bun who possess the advanced class [Red Scale Conqueror] and have even consumed Dragon Blood Potion.

He continued scrolling down and, sure enough, new posts appeared.

"Experience Shop Guide (Advanced Edition)"

"With the current level cap at 8, even slightly skilled players should have reached the limit. By the way, I've already gained 4,500 extra experience points."

The Steamed Bun secretly spat out a mouthful of saliva.

"Damn it, he has to show off even when writing a guide, he's hopeless."

He turned his head and looked at his level panel with a slightly guilty conscience.

Level 7 (28800/34000xp)

"That shouldn't be the case."

Where did he get so much experience?

Steamed Bun believed he had already worked hard enough to gain experience.

In previous wars, he rode his Wyvern across the the North kingdoms, making countless dives and, conservatively estimated, killing hundreds of the North soldiers.

Just three days ago, he had taken on a mission to wipe out bandits, burning down a bandit hideout in the forest—although he pocketed all the loot.

"Damn, it must be a perk for a viscount."

The Steamed Bun thought angrily.

He also attended the coronation ceremony, which was a spectacular event with amazing special effects, but he only received the title of Baron and was still overshadowed by Singleo.

He also enjoyed benefits such as Faction Contribution and Gold Coin salary, and even spent most of his savings to buy stock in Claude Wu Military Industry, receiving a considerable dividend every month.

Steamed Bun continued browsing the guide.

"Based on the time interval of the last closed Internal Beta, the next major version update may not come for another year - and this period is the best time for us to widen the gap with others."

"There are already 110,000 players in ' Erezege ' and this number is still growing. If we want to occupy the best resources, we must widen the gap with other players."

"Never be stingy with your experience, and don't save it for the next version, after all, experience will depreciate."

"Five thousand experience points was an astronomical number during the Internal Beta, but now it's just a matter of a few side quests."

"Experience is something you can't afford not to use; the sooner you use it, the sooner you'll reap the benefits."

"Next, I will list some recommended exchanges for the [Experience Shop] for major professions."

"By the way, the faction subclass [Dragon Pact Sorcerer] obtained in the newly built [Tower of Sinful Fire] is a very powerful magic class, but its job advancement quest is extremely demanding. Please weigh the pros and cons and consider it accordingly."

"For the [Red Scale Conqueror] item, I recommend exchanging for the following proficiency levels: [Riding Skill], [Spear Skill], [Reconnaissance], and [Archery]. I suggest trying to get your Riding Skill to 10 or higher; the effect is exceptionally good in my personal experience."

"[Dragonkin Paladin] I recommend exchanging for the following proficiency items: [Sword Skill], [Shield Skill], [Military Skill], and [Sports]."

"In addition, I suggest that everyone buy a portrait of the emperor and hang it in their home. The first thing you should do every day when you open your eyes is to salute the portrait and shout 'Loyalty' - it is said that a high level of faith will have a bonus effect on the Dragon Oath Spell."

"You know what, Xin Gou's strategy guide is really full of useful information."

Steamed Bun carefully read the guide.

He jotted down a few key points related to the Red Scale Conqueror and patted Noodles ' neck.

"Noodles, let's go!"

The Wyvern immediately lowered its head obediently, allowing Steamed Bun to jump onto its back.

"Awooo—"

"Noodles" let out a hoarse roar, flapped its wings, and, under the envious gazes of a group of newbie players, flew proudly towards the Red Scale Garrison with Steamed Bun in its arms.