# Chapter 9: Do Your Best
The moment Su Xiao stepped into the Attribute Enhancement Hall, a wave of heat mixed with a faint metallic scent hit him. This was a massive space, at least a thousand square meters in area, with dozens of enhancement pods neatly arranged. Each pod was about three meters high, shaped like an upright metal coffin, with complex runes flickering on the surface.
"Welcome, Contractor."
A mechanical female voice rang out, and a light screen appeared before Su Xiao, displaying the current attribute enhancement options:
[Current available attributes: Strength 85, Agility 82, Stamina 80, Intelligence 76, Charm 12]
[Remaining true attribute points: 18]
[Remaining paradise coins: 320,000]
[Note: Each attribute enhancement costs 10,000 paradise coins. Enhancement success rate decreases as attribute value increases.]
Su Xiao glanced at the data and frowned slightly. His current attributes were already quite high, especially Strength and Agility, both exceeding 80 points. But for an Eighth Rank Contractor, this was still far from enough.
"Start enhancement, prioritize Strength and Agility."
He made his decision. As a melee combat type, Strength determined damage output, and Agility affected attack speed and reaction ability. These two attributes were his top priority.
The enhancement pod slowly opened, revealing a dark interior filled with a faint blue glow. Su Xiao stepped inside, and the pod door closed behind him.
The next moment, a powerful energy surged from all directions, penetrating every cell in his body. This feeling was like being immersed in a hot spring, comfortable yet accompanied by a slight stinging pain.
[Attribute enhancement in progress...]
[Strength +1, current value: 86]
[Agility +1, current value: 83]
...
The enhancement process lasted about ten minutes. When Su Xiao stepped out of the pod, his body felt noticeably lighter, and his strength had increased significantly.
[Enhancement complete]
[Current attributes: Strength 90, Agility 88, Stamina 82, Intelligence 78, Charm 12]
[Remaining true attribute points: 8]
[Remaining paradise coins: 140,000]
"Not bad."
Su Xiao nodded in satisfaction. Although the enhancement consumed a lot of paradise coins, the results were clear. He then walked toward the Skill Upgrade Hall next door.
The Skill Upgrade Hall was even more spacious, with dozens of skill upgrade pods arranged in rows. Each pod was about five meters high, with a transparent crystal layer on the surface, revealing the complex rune structures inside.
"Welcome, Contractor."
Another mechanical female voice rang out, and a light screen appeared before Su Xiao:
[Current skills: Blade Path: Azure Demon (Level 10), Blade Path Sword: Time (Level 8), Blade Path Sword: Extreme (Level 5), Cyan Steel Shadow Energy (Level 12)...]
[Remaining golden skill points: 3]
[Remaining paradise coins: 140,000]
[Note: Each skill upgrade costs 20,000 paradise coins. Higher skill levels require more golden skill points.]
Su Xiao pondered for a moment. His core combat skills were Blade Path: Azure Demon and Cyan Steel Shadow Energy. These two skills had to be prioritized for upgrading.
"Upgrade Blade Path: Azure Demon to Level 15, and Cyan Steel Shadow Energy to Level 15."
He made his decision.
The skill upgrade pod slowly opened, revealing a dark interior filled with a faint golden glow. Su Xiao stepped inside, and the pod door closed behind him.
The next moment, a powerful energy surged from all directions, penetrating every cell in his body. This feeling was like being immersed in a hot spring, comfortable yet accompanied by a slight stinging pain.
[Skill upgrade in progress...]
[Blade Path: Azure Demon Level 10 → Level 11]
[Blade Path: Azure Demon Level 11 → Level 12]
...
The upgrade process lasted about half an hour. When Su Xiao stepped out of the pod, he could clearly feel that his control over the blade had reached a new level.
[Upgrade complete]
[Current skills: Blade Path: Azure Demon (Level 15), Blade Path Sword: Time (Level 8), Blade Path Sword: Extreme (Level 5), Cyan Steel Shadow Energy (Level 15)...]
[Remaining golden skill points: 1]
[Remaining paradise coins: 20,000]
"Almost out of money."
Su Xiao shook his head helplessly. Paradise coins were always in short supply. He then walked toward the Equipment Enhancement Hall.
The Equipment Enhancement Hall was the most luxurious of the three halls, with golden decorations everywhere. Dozens of enhancement platforms were arranged in the center, each surrounded by complex rune arrays.
"Welcome, Contractor."
A deep male voice rang out, and a light screen appeared before Su Xiao:
[Current equipment: Dragon-Slaying Flash (Holy Spirit Level), Black King Bracer (Epic Level), Soul Severing Shadow Stone (Legendary Level)...]
[Remaining paradise coins: 20,000]
[Note: Equipment enhancement requires special enhancement stones. Enhancement success rate decreases as equipment level increases.]
Su Xiao frowned. He only had 20,000 paradise coins left, not even enough to enhance one piece of equipment. But he still had some enhancement stones in his storage space.
"Enhance Dragon-Slaying Flash."
He took out a Holy Spirit Enhancement Stone and placed it on the enhancement platform.
The enhancement platform immediately emitted a dazzling light, and the rune array began to operate. Dragon-Slaying Flash floated in midair, surrounded by golden light.
[Equipment enhancement in progress...]
[Dragon-Slaying Flash +6 → +7]
[Enhancement successful!]
Su Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. The enhancement success rate for Holy Spirit Level equipment was only 50%, and he was lucky to succeed on the first try.
But he didn't have enough enhancement stones to continue. He could only put away Dragon-Slaying Flash and prepare to leave.
Just then, a familiar voice came from behind.
"Bai Ye, long time no see."
Su Xiao turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a black robe walking toward him. The man had a kind face, but his eyes held a hint of depth.
"Old Waltz?"
Su Xiao was slightly surprised. The person who came was none other than Mawen Hua'erzi, an old friend he had met in the Eternal Light World.
"Haha, I didn't expect to run into you here."
Mawen Hua'erzi smiled and walked up to Su Xiao, sizing him up.
"You've improved a lot. Looks like you've had quite a few adventures recently."
"Just barely getting by."
Su Xiao replied calmly.
"By the way, I heard you're going to the Wind Sea Continent next?"
Mawen Hua'erzi suddenly asked.
Su Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly. The Wind Sea Continent was his next destination, but this information shouldn't have been widely known.
"How do you know?"
"Don't worry, I have my sources."
Mawen Hua'erzi waved his hand, signaling Su Xiao not to be nervous.
"I just wanted to remind you, the Wind Sea Continent is dangerous. There are many powerful beings there, especially the Ancient Dragon Faction and the Abyss Faction, who are constantly at odds. If you're not careful, you might get caught in the crossfire."
"I know."
Su Xiao nodded. He had already gathered some information about the Wind Sea Continent and knew it was a dangerous place.
"But since you're going, I have something that might help you."
Mawen Hua'erzi took out a scroll from his bosom and handed it to Su Xiao.
"This is a map of the Wind Sea Continent, marking some safe areas and resource points. It should be useful to you."
Su Xiao took the scroll and opened it. Inside was a detailed map with many red dots and blue dots marked on it.
"Thank you."
He put away the scroll and thanked him.
"No need to thank me. We're old friends, after all."
Mawen Hua'erzi smiled and waved his hand.
"Alright, I have things to do, so I'll take my leave. Take care on the road."
After saying that, he turned and walked away, quickly disappearing into the crowd.
Su Xiao watched his departing back, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Mawen Hua'erzi was an enigmatic figure, and his strength was unfathomable. The fact that he took the initiative to help must have some purpose.
But for now, he didn't have time to think about that. He needed to prepare for the trip to the Wind Sea Continent.
After leaving the Equipment Enhancement Hall, Su Xiao went straight to the Trade Market. He needed to buy some supplies and potions.
The Trade Market was bustling with activity, with contractors coming and going. Various stalls were set up on both sides, selling everything from weapons and equipment to potions and materials.
Su Xiao walked through the crowd, looking for what he needed. Suddenly, he stopped in front of a stall.
The stall was filled with various potions, the most conspicuous being a row of dark red potions, labeled:
[Primordial Life Force Potion (Epic Level)]
[Effect: Restores 50% health and 30% mana instantly, removes all negative status effects]
[Price: 50,000 paradise coins per bottle]
"Boss, how many bottles of this potion do you have?"
Su Xiao asked.
The stall owner was a middle-aged man with a scar on his face. Hearing the question, he looked up and sized Su Xiao up.
"Three bottles. If you want them all, I can give you a discount, 130,000 paradise coins."
"Deal."
Su Xiao didn't haggle. This potion was a lifesaver in critical moments, and 130,000 paradise coins was a fair price.
After paying, he put away the three potions and continued shopping.
Next, he bought some recovery potions, mana potions, and a few alchemy bombs, spending another 100,000 paradise coins.
When he finally left the Trade Market, his storage space was nearly full, and his paradise coins were almost gone.
"Now, I just need to wait for the teleportation array to activate."
Su Xiao muttered to himself as he walked toward the teleportation hall.
The teleportation hall was in the center of Reincarnation Paradise, a massive building. When Su Xiao arrived, there was already a long line at the entrance.
He queued up and waited. About ten minutes later, it was his turn.
"Destination: Wind Sea Continent."
He said to the staff.
"Please pay 50,000 paradise coins."
The staff member said expressionlessly.
Su Xiao paid the fee and walked into the teleportation array. The array was about ten meters in diameter, with complex runes engraved on the ground, emitting a faint blue glow.
"Teleportation will begin in ten seconds, please stand in the center of the array."
The staff member reminded.
Su Xiao walked to the center of the array and took a deep breath. The Wind Sea Continent, a dangerous and mysterious place, was about to become his next battlefield.
"Five, four, three, two, one, teleportation begins!"
The next moment, a dazzling light flashed before Su Xiao's eyes, and his body felt weightless, as if being pulled by a powerful force.
When he opened his eyes again, he had arrived in a completely unfamiliar world.