I'm not a goblin Frankenstein's monster.

Xia Lin knew about the association's points system.

It is said that on the second floor of the association, there is an exchange area that is only open to "official professionals" or senior adventurers with enough points, where they can exchange for some items that are not commonly found on the market.

For example, better equipment blueprints, rare potion recipes, or even opportunities to train certain skills.

However, that was still too far off for these "newbie" apprentices who hadn't even acquired their first professional skill.

Compared to gathering information about what they saw and heard, filling their stomachs was clearly more important.

Finally, after processing the goblin equipment, and settling the accounts, each person received four silver coins and fifty copper coins.

The receptionist, Leah, pushed a small pile of silver and copper coins, along with the three men's badges, back to the counter.

"Keep this safe; the receipt has been entered into the file."

"Phew... at least it wasn't all for nothing." Tyr carefully put the coins into his inner pocket and let out a long sigh. "I need to go back and get some sleep; my leg hurts terribly."

Gondor nodded. "I need to go to the Moonlight Tavern for a few drinks, then go to the casino for a couple of rounds, relax a bit, and then go back to bed for a few days."

Xia Lin was not interested in gambling and declined the dwarf's invitation.

Adventurer's Inn, second-floor guest rooms.

Xia Lin: "Get it, you bastard!"

The room was small, only big enough to fit a hard bed, a wooden table with a crooked leg, and a chair.

The sheets were rough, but they were very clean.

After locking the door, Xia Lin sat on the creaking chair and eagerly summoned the ball of light.

The dictionary has been updated.

[Groundhog Entry Database]

[Goblin Glossary]

The ball of light shattered, revealing a phantom lottery wheel with a goblin's menacing phantom flashing in the center.

On the chart, the white area still occupies the majority, but the green area seems to be larger than the green area in the previous mole entry library, about 20%.

[Entry obtained: Interspecies reproduction (green)]

Effect: Charm +1; Slightly increases affinity and favorability (effect varies depending on race and individual differences).

Description: You can reproduce with any female creature.

Evaluation: Goblin Burning Technique.

Xia Lin: "..."

Well, that's great, even getting that bizarre keyword about interspecies reproduction.

However, the +1 to Charm is a real boost.

After equipping the new affixes, Xia Lin looked at himself in the mirror and felt that he looked better, reaching the level of "handsome."

"Charm +1, the effect is quite noticeable." Xia Lin stroked his chin, somewhat satisfied.

Next, there was the second orb of light.

[Entry: Despicable Habits (Green)]

Effect: Slightly increases damage when attacking from behind or the side (approximately 5%); slightly enhances stealth capabilities in complex or dimly lit environments.

Introduction: Goblins' cunning and cowardice make them prefer to ambush, seize opportunities, and take advantage of their environment.

Review: Though despicable, it is indeed effective. A very practical tip for novice adventurers.

Looking at the [Sawtooth (Green)] in the dictionary and the newly acquired [Despicable Habits (Green)], Xia Lin's heart stirred.

Can entries from different species be merged...?

He tried to use his mind to drag the two entries together.

hum-

The interplay of light and shadow between the two terms resonated once again.

This time, because all the terms were green, the glow during the fusion process appeared even greener.

Yes, it's glowing green.

A moment later, a new entry was created:

[Jagged Edges (Green)] + [Despicable Habits (Green)] → [Despicable Sword Strike (Green) ↑]

【Despicable Sword Attack (Green)】

Effects: Increases the ability to break through defenses and inflict continuous minor wounds when attacking (approximately 15%); deals additional damage when attacking from the enemy's blind spot or when they are unbalanced (approximately 10%); becomes less noticeable in dimly lit environments or when moving using cover.

Synopsis: Combining the tenacity of a gopher gnawing through hard surfaces with the goblin's underhanded sneak attacks, this creates a more insidious and difficult-to-defend attack method.

Evaluation: Upgraded from "petty theft" to "professional underhanded tactics." Your enemies will hate your fighting style, but the dead have no say.

Xia Lin's eyes lit up!

Indeed, they can be fused, and the combination of terms from different species seems to produce a more practical and effective synergy.

I felt exhilarated.

The combined [Vile Sword Strike] has a significant attack bonus, and its ability to ambush and disrupt enemies with unbalanced attacks also grants additional special attacks, making its overall effect very comprehensive.

It's not just about adding attributes; it's more about giving you a "fighting style".

Name: Xia Lin

[Basic Attributes]

Strength 5

Agile 5

Body type 5

Intelligence 6

Perception 5

Charm 6 (【Interspecies Reproduction +1】)

【装备词条：健康肠胃（白）｜夜视（白）｜跨物种繁衍（绿）lv1(0/10)｜卑劣剑袭（绿）lv1(4/10)】

[Entry Category (2): Groundhog, Goblin]

The experience gained from eliminating goblins while equipped with the [Sawtooth] item is added to the attributes of the synthesized item.

This indicates that the quality of an entry is not fixed and can be upgraded by gaining experience later.

Xia Lin was curious about what the effect would be after the entry was upgraded.

Blue quality or higher quality?

He quickly clarified his next plan.

Continue to accept low-level commissions with manageable risks to improve the entry's ranking.

At the same time, collect as many creatures as possible, especially goblins, and the "orbs of light" that appear after they die.

He had a gut feeling that there was still a lot of potential to be explored in the goblin race, this evil species.

Who invented this little green gadget?

But before that, he decided to take a break.

Firstly, to allow the body to fully recover; secondly, and most importantly—to upgrade equipment.

The scene of the last encounter is still vivid in my mind.

If it weren't for Gondor drawing fire in front and Tyr providing support from the side, he might have already been boiled into a soup by the greenskins.

You can never have too many ways to save your life.

The next morning.

Xia Lin found Jasmine, who ran the hotel, on the first floor and prepaid her next month's rent.

Her chestnut-colored hair was simply tied back, and her face had the healthy blush common to small-town girls, along with a hint of competence that seemed out of place for her age.

The hotel was originally founded by her grandfather, and after his death, it was taken over by Jasmine and her equally honest parents.

The old house, which has been owned by three generations, is inevitably a bit dilapidated. The stairs creak when you step on them, the windows don't close properly, and they occasionally let in drafts when it rains.

When Xia Lin first moved in, she even helped Jasmine repair the furniture.

However, its low price makes it a top choice for newcomers to adventure, and the inn's income is quite good.

Xia Lin found an empty table in a corner on the first floor and sat down, ordering a rye bread and a bowl of the hotel's signature cream of mushroom soup.

Adventurers at the bottom level don't care much about food and drink; most people are content as long as they have enough to eat and drink.

Not to mention the creamy mushroom soup tastes great. I've heard that some professionals in other towns and villages also love this dish. Xia Lin doesn't know if the taste is any different.

The mushrooms in the soup were thickly sliced, and there was plenty of cream. Although the seasoning was simple, drinking it on a slightly cool morning warmed you from your stomach to your whole body, providing enough calories.

It tastes so good!

After putting down the food, Jasmine did not leave:

"Xia Lin, I haven't seen you much these past few days. Did you go to the association to pick up a mission?"

"Yeah, I just got back from a job getting rid of gophers yesterday," Xia Lin said with a smile.

"Then you'd better be extra careful," Jasmine said, her brows furrowing slightly. "Recently, a lot of refugees have come to town. I heard their village has encountered a large number of goblins."

Not only was the village attacked, but many elderly and infirm people were captured, and their homes were destroyed... Now the city is recruiting, and many adventurers have signed up.

Jasmine has been running the inn for many years and has seen too many adventurers who set off with high spirits but never returned, and has also heard too many tragic stories.