Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 126 Interstellar Silver Void Gem
The first rays of sunlight in the morning shine through the window lattices of the workshop, drawing mottled patterns of light and shadow on the ground.

Ron sat upright at the desk with his eyes slightly closed. The Red Flying Dragon blood in his body gently beat to the rhythm of the "Corona Breathing Technique". Every breath was accompanied by a slight surge of qi and blood in his body.

Ever since completing the bloodline activation and successfully copying Andre's Red Blood Flying Dragon bloodline, he could clearly feel that his affinity to the fire and light elements had greatly increased.

The power of blood flows through the meridians in the body like a hot golden-red river, nourishing every inch of muscle and bone.

[Bloodline Stimulation Experience + 1]

[Current Progress: Bloodline Stimulation (Entry 28/100)]

"Progress is slower than expected."

Ron opened his eyes and subconsciously stroked the inside of his left arm with his fingers. Some fine scales were faintly visible under the skin there, which were only visible under light of a certain angle.

Bloodline stimulation is a long process that requires patient practice day after day to truly make the copied bloodline perfectly fit with oneself.

Fortunately, he has the linkage effect of the alchemist, which allows him to better absorb the effects of various auxiliary potions and speed up the process.

With the acquisition of the fusion skill of "Supernatural Identification", his understanding of supernatural matter has reached a whole new level.

Not only can you see the surface structure, you can even sense the internal energy flow and trace element composition.

"Let me test the actual effect of this new ability again." Ron thought, his eyes sweeping around the workshop.

He first picked up a withered herb drying on a shelf and gently touched it with his mental power. A series of information immediately flooded into his mind:

[Twilight Grass, collected three weeks ago, retains approximately 60% of its medicinal properties...

Suitable for making tranquilizers, but no longer suitable for advanced psychiatric potions.

Contains trace magical elements, mainly concentrated in the rhizome
The collection location is in the northeastern area of ​​the Black Mist Jungle, where the soil is slightly acidic.

This amount of detailed information far exceeded his previous ability to "identify medicinal materials."

The latter mainly focused on judging the medicinal properties and purity, but now he can even infer the growth environment of the plant.

"This is similar to the identification ability in the game. I just don't know if it can still read such accurate information when scanning some higher-level items."

However, there is some advanced knowledge in this world that cannot be viewed blindly.

Just like the "Devourer" recorded in the meditation vision, if you accidentally use your identification skills on him...

Ron shook his head, not daring to think about the terrible consequences, and set his eyes on a bottle of potion he had brewed.
Improved version of 'Amber Thinking Liquid', purity 92%
The main ingredients are moonflower essence, silver star vine extract and thinking worm cerebrospinal fluid.

The drug's effects are expected to last four hours and 12 minutes, with a side effect index of 1.3, far lower than the 3.7 of the conventional formula.

Suitable for continuous use, and should not be used more than 3 times within 72 hours.

Stable structure, excellent architecture, suggested retail price: 15 magic stone fragments]

[Superb Identification Experience + 1]

[Current Progress: Extraordinary Identification (Proficient 4/100)]

It seems that the higher the level of extraordinary items you identify, the faster your experience points increase. Perhaps I can really develop a side job as an appraiser in the future?
Moreover, this in-depth understanding of his own work gave Ron an unprecedented sense of control.

He can even point out which parts of the potion can be improved and which ingredients can be adjusted in proportion to achieve better results.

Suddenly, he realized that the Time Guardian pocket watch on his wrist was emitting faint energy fluctuations, as if calling for his attention.

Ron carefully picked up the pocket watch, concentrated his attention, and used his "clairvoyance" ability to check:

[Time Guardian's Pocket Watch (Initial Stage)

An ancient alchemical creation, made of a rare combination of 'interstellar silver' and 'void gemstone'

The internal mechanical structure and energy circuit design are sophisticated and complex, far exceeding the level of contemporary alchemy.

Energy storage is depleted, and recharging solely through self-absorption will unlock new abilities.

The charging medium must match the energy of the 'time' attribute. Under standard plane flux units, 70 to 90 units are required to complete a basic charge.

The specific details are currently unidentifiable.

[Superb Identification Experience + 3]

[Current Progress: Extraordinary Identification (Proficient 7/100)]

"Interstellar silver? Void gem?" Ron frowned. These were names of materials he had never heard of.

But more important was the information about charging and unlocking functions, which undoubtedly pointed him in the direction of improving the capabilities of the pocket watch.

"'Time' attribute energy. It seems I need to find a place or material that can provide this special energy."

Ron thought about it and carefully put the pocket watch away.

"Let's go to Lizard Alley first and find out where it was unearthed. Maybe there will be some clues..."

After a moment of contemplation, Ron gathered his thoughts and prepared to head to the central area of ​​the school to participate in today's weekly alchemy test.

Several days had passed since he changed his job to [Alchemy Apprentice], and today happened to be the weekly test time arranged by Mentor Thompson.

"Ai Lan, I'm going to take the weekly test. I should be back before noon."

Ron said to the tree spirit who was tending to the plants in the courtyard.

Ailan nodded, the vines swaying faintly:

"I wish the master all the best. I will take good care of the workshop."

Ron smiled and nodded slightly to the dryad.

After leaving the workshop, he walked quickly towards the central area of ​​the school.

The morning mist in the Black Mist Jungle had not yet dissipated. Occasionally, one could see the figure of an apprentice walking hurriedly in the mist, but most of them remained silent, concentrating on their own thoughts.

In the wizarding world, time and energy are the most precious resources, and no one wants to waste them on meaningless social interactions.

Arriving at the central area, Ron went straight to the alchemy testing room.

Pushing open the heavy oak door, six or seven apprentices were already waiting inside. Instructor Thompson was organizing test materials at a long table.

"Ah, Ron, just in time."

Thompson saw him and showed a satisfied smile on his face:

"Today's test is the sealing of alchemical energy. As you know, this is the most basic but also the most important technique in elementary alchemy."

Ron smiled slightly: "Yes, Senior Thompson, I am ready."

"Very good, your place is there and the materials are ready."

Thompson nodded and pointed to a workbench:

"The requirements for this test are: complete the sealing of a standard energy core within one hour. Stability and purity will be the main scoring criteria."

Ron arrived at the designated location and saw various alchemical materials placed on the workbench:

An ordinary stone as the base, several basic mineral powders as conductors, and a small bottle of refined magic liquid to provide initial energy.

These are all standard configurations, and the core difficulty lies in how to build an energy storage array and maintain its stability.

"Is everyone ready?"

Thompson looked around and saw no objections, so he announced:

"The test starts now, and the timer is one hour."

Ron took a deep breath and immediately became focused.

Unlike his previous private attempts in the workshop, this time he had successfully completed the energy sealing and was promoted to [Alchemy Apprentice], mastering more advanced techniques.

He first used "super-sensory recognition" to carefully examine the stone base, confirmed its energy structure and elemental composition, and then accurately calculated the optimal energy pathway layout.

"Three cycles, nine rhythms"

Ron chanted in his mind, his fingers lightly sliding across the surface of the stone, his mental power weaving a complex energy network like a thin thread.

With the help of the "energy resonance" feature, his control over energy becomes more precise, just like an experienced pianist who can feel the subtle changes in each note.

The energy balance point that previously required repeated attempts can now be found almost instinctively.

He added the mineral powders one by one, each in a specific proportion and order, to form fine energy conduits on the surface of the stone.

Ron noticed that compared to the previous experiment, he had a deeper understanding of the materials and was able to control the amount and order of addition more precisely, making the energy flow of the entire system smoother.

Refined magic liquid was carefully dripped into key nodes, providing the entire system with basic energy. As the last drop of liquid fell, the surface of the stone began to flicker with a faint blue light, and the energy was circulating according to the preset path.

Half an hour later, Ron had completed all the preparations, and the next step was the most critical sealing step.

This requires extremely high mental control and precise grasp of energy balance. If you are not careful, all previous work will be wasted.

Closing his eyes, he mobilized all his mental strength to construct the final sealing structure.

This is a process that requires microscopic precision; any slight deviation could cause the entire structure to collapse.

"seal!"

As Ron injected his mental power, the stone base suddenly lit up with a bright blue light. Energy fluctuations formed visible ripples in the air, then quickly converged and finally condensed into a stable core.

The whole process went smoothly and was completed nearly twenty minutes ahead of schedule.

Ron opened his eyes and looked at his work with satisfaction - a perfect energy core emitting uniform blue light.

The finished product was more stable and pure than any of his previous attempts, demonstrating a further deepening of his understanding of alchemy.

[Alchemy Experience + 1]

[Current Progress: Alchemy (Proficiency 4/100)]

"Finished?" Thompson walked over to Ron and looked at his work in surprise. "So fast? Let me see."

The old alchemist carefully picked up the energy core and examined every detail.

His brows first frowned slightly, as if looking for possible flaws, then gradually relaxed, and finally a rare look of admiration appeared in his eyes.

"The stability is near-perfect, the purity is at least 30% higher than the standard requirement, and most remarkable of all, the harmonious flow of energy. This is definitely not a beginner's work, Ron."

Thompson's praise drew surprised glances from the other apprentices, some of whom even stopped what they were doing and looked around curiously.

"Thank you for your affirmation, mentor." Ron simply said:
"This is all thanks to your careful guidance and my recent extra theoretical efforts."

Thompson shook his head, a look of determination flashing in his eyes:

"No, you can't reach this level with instruction alone. Ron, I think you're ready to move on to a higher level of study. Your ability to perceive and control energy has already surpassed the scope of the basic courses."

He examined Ron's work carefully, then produced a small crystal instrument and moved it around the energy core.

The numbers on the instrument kept changing, and finally stopped at a high value that surprised Thompson.

"Speaking of learning ability." Thompson looked at Ron meaningfully.
"I've noticed that you seem to have a keener sense of materials lately. Is this pure talent, or have you learned some new technique?"

Ron was startled. He didn't expect Thompson to be so observant.

He thought for a moment and decided to reveal some information moderately, neither hiding it completely nor revealing it all.

"Indeed, Master. As I delve deeper into Potions and Alchemy, I find that my perception of materials has become more acute. This may be the result of the mutual promotion of the two disciplines, allowing me to more comprehensively understand the essential properties of materials."

Thompson nodded thoughtfully:
"Interesting development. Indeed, there are often deep connections between different disciplines that can produce unexpected synergies. And you, Ron, seem to have a natural talent for discovering and utilizing these connections."

After the test, Ron put away his energy core and the alchemy activator that he was awarded as the first place in the weekly test, and left the testing room in a happy mood.

Just as he was about to go to the library, a black-gray parrot with a large beak fluttered down from the sky:

"Apprentice Ron...Apprentice Ron...Lady Leila requests that you proceed to the Elemental Affinity Classroom immediately."

He was not particularly surprised to see the parrot call out his name, as it was one of the school's trained public messengers.

However, today is not the day for the element affinity class. Ron frowned and asked:
"can I help you?"

"Lady Leila didn't specify the reason, only saying...it was about adjustments to your elemental course schedule."

The big-beaked parrot answered respectfully, with an attitude that was much more polite than that towards ordinary apprentices, obviously because Ron had already entered the sequence of candidate wizards.

"I see. Thanks for letting me know."

Ron politely nodded in thanks, earning the parrot a flattered look.

Then he changed direction and walked towards the Elemental Affinity Classroom.

Along the way, he pondered the possible reasons for Leila's sudden summons.

Since obtaining the bloodline of the Red Blood Flying Dragon, his affinity for the fire and light elements has indeed improved significantly, and his performance in the recent courses has also been praised by them.

But he was called up suddenly. Was it because of some special mission, or was there something wrong with his performance?
Ron couldn't be sure, so he could only quicken his pace and reach the classroom as soon as possible.

When we arrived at the Element Affinity Classroom, the door was already open. Leila was standing by the window. The sunlight shone on her through the stained glass, casting a halo on her long hair.

"Ron, I heard you were taking Thompson's weekly test in the teaching area today. I thought I'd just send a messenger to notify you to come over."

She turned around and smiled, with admiration in her eyes:

"I've been paying close attention to your recent performance in classes, especially your control over light and fire elements. Your progress is very obvious."

"Thank you for your affirmation, Senior Leila." Ron just responded politely.

Leila walked to the element pool in the center of the classroom, where elemental light points of various colors floated, like a miniature galaxy:
"You know, elemental affinity isn't just about mastering a single element; it's more about understanding the connections and transformations between elements."

She stretched out her hand and gently waved it. The light and fire elements in the elemental pool began to move closer to each other, eventually merging into a brighter golden-red light.
"For example, the combination of light and fire can produce a more powerful effect. This is a high-level elemental manipulation, usually only covered in advanced courses."

Ron observed intently, already guessing her intention—she might want to teach him more advanced elemental knowledge.

"I originally planned to wait until you completed all the basic courses before letting the instructor guide you into the study of elemental fusion."

Lyra looked Ron straight in the eyes, her expression becoming more serious:

"But your progress has exceeded our expectations, especially your dual affinity for light and fire elements. This is a very rare talent."

She walked to the bookshelf, took out an ancient book, and gently opened it, revealing a page of complex element fusion diagrams:

"Of all the students I've taught, few have displayed such a natural affinity for two complementary elements as you do. This reminds me of an ancient theory—the binary resonance of elements."

Ron listened carefully. Although he was not familiar with the theory, he could feel that it was some important knowledge.

"The so-called elemental dual resonance refers to when a person simultaneously possesses a high affinity for two complementary elements. This allows a special energy circuit to be established between the two elements, allowing the elemental forces to enhance rather than cancel each other out."

Lyra explained, running her fingers over the diagrams on the page:
"In ancient times, some great elemental wizards created many amazing spells through in-depth research on elemental dual resonance."

She pulled out a crystal ball from inside her robe, containing a spell model. A complex golden-red energy structure hovered within it, like a solidified flower of flame.

"Normally, even if you enter the advanced course, you still need to pay a considerable amount of magic stone fragments to obtain a complete spell model, but considering that you have shown enough value and potential..."

Lyra handed the crystal ball to Ron:

"This is a prototype of a spell called 'Radiant Ring'. It combines the blinding effect of the light element and the burning ability of the fire element. It's an extremely practical defensive and offensive spell."

Ron took the crystal ball with both hands and felt the energy fluctuations emanating from the spell model inside. It was warm and bright, as dazzling as a miniature sun.

At this moment, he felt a little excited. The spell model is the basis of spell construction. Having a ready-made model can greatly shorten the time to master a new spell.

Moreover, this composite spell that combines two elements is usually only qualified to be learned by high-level apprentices.

Ron was about to express his sincere gratitude, but Leila smiled and stopped him:

"You're welcome. We wizards have always believed that 'knowledge should flow to where it can be most valuable'. Your talent and hard work make you worthy of this knowledge."

"However, the spell prototype is just a basic framework. You need to refine and adjust it according to your own understanding and ability."

Her expression turned serious:

"This process may take weeks or even months, especially for a fusion spell, where the balance of every link is crucial."

Ron nodded. "I understand, mentor. I will devote all my energy to studying this spell model and live up to your trust."

"Very good." Leila nodded with satisfaction, and then added:
"Also, I've suggested to my instructor that your elemental affinity course be advanced directly to the advanced stage. If you can successfully master the 'Ring of Radiance', it will be the best support for this decision."

Because he had already skipped a grade, he felt only a little happy. He politely thanked the teacher, learned about the specific class arrangements, and then said goodbye and left.

The curriculum of the advanced stage is different from that of the basic stage, focusing on two aspects:

One is the fusion of elements, and the other is the practical application of elemental spells.

Since there are fewer people learning, the courses will be more sparse, generally once every two weeks, but the content density and difficulty will be greatly increased each time.

After he left, Leila used the reagent to detect mental pollution and saw that the color had faded a lot. A satisfied smile appeared on her face.

Unfortunately, as an advanced apprentice, she could only get a share of the basic courses. If only there were more geniuses like this...

(End of this chapter)