Enhancement X Upgrade

He arrived before the Attribute Enhancement Hall again, but this time a small tail followed him. Clearly, he hadn't returned to his private room immediately, and someone had caught up to him.

He understood the situation. After all, Cycle Paradise was a place for swift retribution. As a Hunter, why should he fear the threat of an adventure group?

Glancing back at the person tailing him, he noticed a new building in the mist—the Skill Upgrade Hall. It seemed this was a change brought about by the upgrade in permissions.

[Tip: Welcome to the Attribute Enhancement Pod. Please pay the activation fee of 100 Paradise Coin.]

After paying the Paradise Coin, Wang Changle's attributes appeared on the screen. (Equipment bonuses deducted)

Strength: 7 (Black Hoof +1)

Agility: 7

Stamina: 12 (Black Hoof +1, Golden Bell Shield +1)

Intelligence: 10

Charm: 8

Luck: 1

[Tip: Hunters can freely allocate attribute points: 12]

[Tip: Detected Hunter's affinity attributes are Intelligence, Stamina, and Charm. Please prioritize upgrading these three attributes.]

He now had 12 attribute points and planned to prioritize Intelligence and Charm, as Intelligence was his main damage-dealing attribute, while Charm was his affinity weakness.

So, he allocated the attributes as follows: Stamina +2, Charm +5, Intelligence +5.

[Tip: Attribute allocation complete. Enhancement commencing. As enhancement is accompanied by immense pain, activate anesthesia function (Yes/No)? This function is free.]

"No need."

The enhancement pod gradually executed. This time, the physical pain wasn't as severe as before. Instead, a dull ache and sharp stabs in his brain alternated, making him wish for death.

In an instant, his entire body turned red, as if it were growing rapidly. This excruciating pain didn't just come from within; it was more on the surface of his skin and flesh.

He didn't know how long the intense pain lasted, sweat continuously seeping out.

After the enhancement, his base stats became:

Strength: 7 (Black Hoof +1)

Agility: 7

Stamina: 14 (Black Hoof +1, Golden Bell Shield +1)

Intelligence: 15

Charm: 13

Luck: 1

[Tip: The maximum difference between Intelligence, Stamina, and Charm attributes is 2 points. If there is a difference exceeding 2 points, you must first make up the difference before continuing with other attribute enhancements.]

Enhancement complete. As Wang Changle's consciousness returned, the first feeling he had was that the world seemed clearer.

His perception had greatly increased, giving him an extraordinary sense of control over everything around him.

Secondly, his body felt more solid and dense, and he weighed more.

After calming his breathing, he walked out of the Attribute Enhancement Hall and entered the Skill Upgrade Hall.

To possess greater combat power, high-level skills were absolutely essential.

However, upgrading skills also required a hefty amount of Paradise Coin. Fortunately, he still had 49,940 Paradise Coin in his space, which should be enough.

"Contractor, this is your first time in the Skill Upgrade Hall, isn't it? I am your receptionist here and will serve and introduce you wholeheartedly."

A cute and polite maid with glasses approached him, murmuring shyly.

"Oh, that's good. Then please give me an introduction!"

He looked at the shy girl before him with interest, her long, fair legs fully exposed.

"Yes, yes! Contractor, please follow me. This is a formally certified institution of the Paradise. This is the Passive Skill Upgrade area, and this is the Active Skill Upgrade area."

The glasses-wearing maid's voice was soft, with a hint of purity. A faint smile graced her face, like a blooming tea flower, as she introduced the functions and differences of the upgrade areas to him.

"Okay, thank you for your introduction. This is for you as a tip."

During the maid's introduction, he gained a more detailed understanding of the Skill Upgrade Hall. He handed her a 40-denominated Paradise Coin.

"Thank you, Contractor! I wish you a bountiful harvest and ever-increasing strength!"

The maid took the 40 Paradise Coin, her face slightly flushed, and bowed to him.

He glanced at the shy, blushing maid, then turned and walked towards the Active Skill Upgrade area. It wasn't easy for these Staff Members to survive in the Paradise!

He smiled wryly, turned, and entered the Skill Upgrade Pod. The cabin door closed, and a screen appeared.

[Tip: Please select the skill you wish to upgrade.]

He immediately chose Call of Nature. This skill was the one he used most frequently and could most easily coordinate with others.

[Tip: Upgrading the active skill (Call of Nature) requires 3000 Paradise Coin. Pay (Yes/No)?]

The price startled him; 3000 Paradise Coins to upgrade a skill by one level was indeed a bit painful. No wonder the Skill Upgrade Hall had so few people, and no wonder mages were so sought after.

"Confirm."

With 3000 Paradise Coins gone from his inventory, silence descended around him.

In a daze, he saw a seed break through the soil, take root, sprout, and grow into a towering tree amidst verdant greenery.

[Notification: Call of Nature (Active Skill) has been upgraded to LV2]

Call of Nature, Active Skill

Usage Requirement: Consume 65 Magic Points.

Skill Effect: Consume plants or Life Force within a certain range to summon 1 Treant to assist in combat. Cooldown: 54 seconds (1 min), Duration: 26.4 (22) seconds.

Notification: When vegetation is nearby, consumption is reduced by 70% (50%).

At LV2, 'Call of Nature' consumed 5 more Magic Points, and its duration was extended by 2.4 seconds.

It was a minor improvement, but not significant.

So, he decided to continue upgrading. After paying the Paradise Coins, the scene of plants growing reappeared.

[Notification: Call of Nature (Active Skill) has been upgraded to LV3]

[Notification: Call of Nature (Active Skill) has been upgraded to LV4]

[Notification: Call of Nature (Active Skill) has been upgraded to LV5]

Upon reaching LV5, Cycle Paradise provided a new notification:

[Notification: Your skill (Call of Nature) has been upgraded to LV5. Upon reaching LV5, this skill gains an additional trait. Please choose from the following options.]

1. Flourish: Extend summon duration by 5 seconds. 2. Entangle: Your Treants will learn the Entangle skill. 3. Split: Base summon count for Treants +1.

After reviewing the three options, he hesitated for a moment between 'Entangle' and 'Split'.

In the end, he chose option 3, 'Split'. Increasing the number of Treants by one meant an additional effective attack unit.

Moreover, Treants had low intelligence, making it difficult to determine the success of the 'Entangle' skill even if they learned it.

A base count of +1 meant he could summon at least 2 Treants at a time. With the effect of 'Life Force', he could get 4 Treants!

This skill was incredibly useful, whether for burst damage when combined with 'Life Force' or for coordinated control when paired with 'Root Entanglement'.

Looking at the remaining 37,900 Paradise Coins, he decided to continue upgrading (Call of Nature).

[Notification: As (Call of Nature) has been upgraded to LV5, the upgrade cost has increased to 5000 Paradise Coins.]

Although the consumption of Paradise Coins before him was terrifying, he still decided to continue upgrading.

This was because he had a premonition that this skill would bring him surprises.

In the Paradise, all efforts would be rewarded with equivalent returns!