Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 102 Branch γ-Modulator (Two Stars)

Ron didn't respond immediately, but carefully observed the condition of the tree spirit.

Thanks to the potion master's professional vision, he could see that the creature was indeed well maintained, with the moisture of its skin and the activity of its vines maintained in optimal condition.

Its eyes are clear rather than chaotic, which indicates that its mental state is stable and it has not become numb or crazy due to long-term imprisonment.

"I do need it to help with potion making."

Ron nodded, a shrewd calculation flashed in his eyes, and he began to bargain:
"But last time you mentioned eighty magic stone fragments. Judging from the current market conditions, sixty should be a reasonable price."

"This...this won't do, sir!"

The businessman waved his hands exaggeratedly, and his voice became shrill, as if he had heard some huge joke:

"Eighty yuan is already a special offer for you. Dryads of this quality on the market would cost at least a hundred yuan! Look at its activity, the color of the vines, and how many special functions it has. That's all money!"

The two of them went back and forth, and finally agreed to a deal of seventy magic stone fragments, plus free engraving service of the control mark.

"Deal." Ron took out a leather bag from his waist, counted out seventy magic stone fragments and placed them on the tray in front of the merchant.

The sound of collecting gold was the merchant's favorite music. His eyes were almost invisible from laughing, and the wrinkles on his face were squeezed into a ball, like a lottery player who had just won the jackpot.

"A wise choice, my lord."

The businessman smiled until his eyes narrowed into slits. "Please wait a moment. I'll go prepare the materials for the control mark."

As the merchant turned to leave, the tree spirit suddenly raised its head, its eyes looking straight at Ron, a hint of emotion flashing in its eyes that Ron could not interpret.

It's not gratitude, fear, hope or despair, but just an extreme calmness.

Just as he was looking at the tree spirit carefully, the slave trader came back with a small silver box.

"Sir, the control mark will be engraved soon. But before that, I would like to recommend some other products to you. Given your status, you may be more interested in these."

There was an anticipation in the merchant's tone that could not be ignored, as if he was ready to show off his treasures.

Without waiting for Ron's response, he continued speaking enthusiastically, clearly unwilling to miss any opportunity to promote his product:
"For example..."

He mysteriously pulled out an exquisite crystal container from the inner pocket of his robe. Suspended within it was a thumb-sized, oddly shaped, translucent object. It looked like an underdeveloped embryo, but faint energy pulses could be seen within it.

"A special embryo from the masterpiece of the 'Bloodline Modulator', a fusion of the bloodline essences of three extraordinary creatures."

"Blood modulator? Please elaborate."

Ron's attention was immediately drawn to him. His eyes widened slightly, and he felt a sudden inspiration in his mind about improving the blood-stimulating potion.

"This is an industry secret," the businessman said in a low, mysterious voice, "but since you, my apprentice, have asked, I'm willing to share a few things."

He lowered his voice, as if sharing a shocking secret:
"Mixture is a wizarding skill that specializes in strengthening and transforming bloodlines. It can be considered a branch of potion science, but it requires an exceptional mastery of alien structures and the study of various extraordinary bloodlines."

"It is said that the most powerful bloodline modulators can even construct entirely new life forms from scratch, creating races that have never existed in the world."

Following the detailed explanation by the slave trader, Ron's career panel displayed new information...

[Partial career information for the profession - Modulator (two stars) has been obtained]

[Potion Apprentice new advancement direction unlocked: γ - Mixer (2 stars)]

Job transfer conditions:
1. Reach proficiency in basic potions√
2. Reach proficiency in supernatural biology

3. Blood modulation reaches proficiency

4. Successfully perform at least three different types of blood modulation.

[Features: Bloodline Identification, Tissue Activation, Gene Fusion]

The new branch route, however, required him to master two new skills from the beginning.

Ron frowned, feeling a little overwhelmed. He already had enough to do every day.

However, this blood modulation has some similarities with the blood activation theory he studied before, but it obviously goes a step further.

Bloodline activation is to awaken the existing, dormant bloodlines in the body; while bloodline modulation seems to be to process and transform the bloodlines themselves, or even create completely new bloodlines.

Perhaps there is an opportunity to verify each other and draw inferences from one instance to another, rather than starting from scratch again.

"What bloodline does this embryo contain?" he asked, his eyes fixed on the translucent little thing, his heart beating faster unconsciously.

"Three types: dragon lizard, wind demon and crystal scorpion."

The businessman lowered his voice, his eyes gleaming with excitement, as if he were revealing some great secret:
"This combination can grant the host extremely strong adaptability and regenerative abilities, making it a perfect combat partner. The dragon lizard provides strength and defense, the wind demon brings speed and agility, and the crystal scorpion grants toxicity and regeneration." He stroked the crystal container ostentatiously.

“I bought this at a high price.”

"How much is the embryo?" Ron asked, trying to sound uninterested.

"One hundred and fifty magic stone fragments."

The merchant quoted a shockingly high price, but then added:

"However, considering the large transaction you just made, I can give you a special price of one hundred and twenty dollars."

Ron quickly calculated his financial situation in his mind.

The tree spirit had already spent seventy yuan, and with this embryo, it would almost empty his entire savings.

Moreover, he knew nothing about blood modulation, and it was too risky to rashly purchase an embryo of unknown origin.

"No, let's understand it first." He decided in his heart and shook his head.
"Not for now, but I'm very interested in 'Blood Modulation'. Could you tell me where I can find them?"

The merchant looked a little regretful, but quickly adjusted his expression, as if he was already accustomed to the bargaining process.
"True bloodline modulators are extremely rare. It is said that there are less than five in this area. However..."

He glanced around, making sure no one else was listening. "If you're willing to pay enough, I might be able to arrange a secret meeting for you."

Ron nodded thoughtfully, taking the information to heart, but selectively ignored the second half of the businessman's words.

The risk of contacting such secret entities through such unidentified middlemen is too great and not worth the risk.

"I'll think about it." He responded vaguely, then changed the subject:

"Now, let's finish engraving the control mark."

The engraving process was surprisingly simple. The merchant took out a special rune stone from the silver box and gently pressed it on the tree spirit's forehead.

The patterns on the surface of the rune stone instantly lit up, and then flowed into the dryad's skin like a living thing, eventually forming a complex mark that was faintly visible in the center of the forehead.

"It's done, sir." The merchant put away the silver box and nodded with satisfaction:

"From now on, it's yours. Just say the control command, and it will obey your orders unconditionally."

The control command was engraved with a special mental mark: "Emerald Green Withered".

Leaving the exchange with the newly purchased Dryad, Ron considered the current arrangements:
"Maybe it's time to go to the library again."

He looked at the tree spirit walking beside him and made a secret decision in his heart:

"Not only do I need to find information on bloodline modulation, but I also need to look up knowledge about tree spirits so that I can get along with them better."

The tree spirit followed him quietly, its eyes still as calm as water, as if it had experienced too much and was no longer shaken by anything.

But Ron noticed that whenever he passed some green plants, the other party's vines would sway slightly, as if communicating with them silently.

After bringing the tree spirit back to the workshop, he was initially worried that the other party would not be able to adapt to the new environment, but unexpectedly, the tree spirit seemed to be familiar with the layout of the workshop.

After a simple settlement and basic instructions, the tree spirit quickly began to help organize the medicinal herbs.

Its talent for handling plant materials is far beyond expectations, and it almost instinctively knows how to preserve each herb to maintain its optimal activity.

"You know, I was worried that you'd be difficult to take care of."

Ron said to the tree spirit, watching it slowly extend its roots into the soil:

"I didn't expect that you only need to water it regularly and replenish some magic power occasionally, just like ordinary plants."

The tree spirit's vines swayed gently, and a hint of joy seemed to flash in its calm eyes.

Although it never said a word, Ron gradually learned to interpret its body language.

Surprisingly, when the tree spirit extended its roots underground, Ron discovered that it seemed to be able to provide a certain degree of monitoring and warning functions for the workshop, and could sense subtle changes in the surrounding environment.

"I'll be back later," Ron said to the tree spirit after finishing his equipment.
"While I'm gone, you will continue to organize these materials, especially those exotic herbs that require special preservation. I have marked the basic requirements on each shelf, and you can adjust them according to your understanding."

The tree spirit just nodded slightly, and it was unclear whether it didn't want to speak or couldn't speak.

I feel ashamed. I should have stayed up late last night to make up for these three updates, but because of a cold my brain is really dizzy and I feel like I would die suddenly if I continue working hard, so I can only make up for it now.

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