Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 135 Dale
Seeing the busy tree spirit turning around, he thought for a moment and added:
"By the way, I brought back a little life this time, and it needs careful care. Judging from your current condition, you should be able to take on the role of caregiver, right?"

Ailan's vines danced lightly, and a line of elegant words appeared on the leaves:

"Of course, Master. I'm happy to take care of the little life, you can trust me."

Ron nodded, opened the special container, and carefully took out the crystal culture chamber of the little mermaid.

Ailan immediately approached curiously and leaned over to observe the weak little creatures in the cabin.

To Ron's surprise, Ailan's reaction to seeing the little mermaid was unusually gentle.

Her vines trembled slightly, and her eyes revealed an almost maternal tenderness and protectiveness.

The words on the leaves of "This Little Guy" seemed a little hasty:

"She is in very poor condition and needs immediate improvement of her environment and nutrition!"

Ron was surprised by the depth of emotion Ailan displayed, but was also warmed by her concern:
"Yes, she does need careful care. From now on, I'll leave her to you, Ailan."

The tree spirit nodded solemnly, and the fingers formed by vines gently touched the culture chamber.

The little mermaid seemed to sense something, opened her eyes slightly, and blinked blankly in Ailan's direction.

"We need to prepare a better environment for her." Ron thought:
"The most urgent thing right now is to address the severe malnutrition problem."

Ailan immediately suggested, "Master, why don't you let me take care of this little life for the time being? You can focus on your research on blood modulation, and I will ensure she receives the best care."

Ron thought about it for a moment and agreed to the arrangement.

He understood Ailan's abilities and sense of responsibility, and there seemed to be a natural affinity between tree elves and sirens.

This may be because the tree spirits originated from the "forest nymphs" and the sirens originated from the "god of ocean currents", and they both belong to the ancient mythological bloodline system.

"It would be even better if you were willing to take care of her," he said to Ailan.
"I really need to focus on improving my blood modulation skills recently. With your help, I can focus on my experiments without any worries."

A line of words appeared on Ailan's leaves: "Master, don't worry. I will take care of her like my own young shoots."

Ron nodded and then turned his attention to the nine autophagic slimes.

"This will be my primary research subject." He thought about his next plan:

"Through them, I should be able to master the basic principles of blood modulation in a short period of time, laying the foundation for a successful career as a blood modulator."

To his surprise, Ailan even used her vines to produce a special plant nutrient solution, which she dripped directly into the water for the little mermaid to absorb.

This essence derived from the life essence of the tree spirit has a magical effect on the recovery of the siren.

"What a wonderful mother's love." Ron couldn't help but sigh as he watched Ailan carefully taking care of the little mermaid.

"This sentiment even transcends racial boundaries."

Ailan seemed to understand his sentiments. The vines swayed gently, and a line of words appeared on the leaves:

"There is a resonance between life and life, Master. She is very special, with a unique soul."

This sentence made Ron think deeply.

He remembered the pair of water snake sisters he saw in the slave trade last time. Although they were also an aquatic race, their temperament was completely different from that of this little mermaid.

"Perhaps this is what is called a gifted talent." He thought to himself:

"She not only possesses the rare growth talent of a 'big eater', but also has an extraordinary spiritual temperament."

In the next few days, Ron devoted most of his time to studying the autophagic slime.

He carefully designed a series of progressive experiments, from the simplest single bloodline absorption to complex multiple fusion attempts.

In every experiment, he recorded in detail the key parameters of the slime, such as color changes, stability, and energy fluctuation frequency, and tried to find the patterns therein.

"The core of bloodline modulation lies in finding the balance between different biological attributes."

Ron mused as he wrote in his notebook, “It’s like a special kind of alchemy, but the medium has changed from metals and minerals to life itself.”

[Blood Modulation Experience + 1]

[Current Progress: Blood Modulation (Entry 4/50)]

While Ron was concentrating on the experiment, he did not completely leave the Siren to Ailan and completely abandon her.

First, he created a suitable living environment for the sick little siren.

According to the book, sirens are semi-aquatic species that require both a water environment and regular contact with air.

They are born with the ability to sing, and their voices can affect the emotions of the creatures around them.

High-level sirens, who have achieved extraordinary professional status for their race, can even control water flow through special melodies, forming deadly whirlpools or tsunamis.

More importantly, sirens are born with a very high affinity for spells, especially water elements and sonic spells, and are a natural spellcasting race.

Perhaps if I make a breakthrough in "sonic vibration" in the future, I'll have to look for inspiration from this little guy...

"This is simply the perfect fighting creature."

Ron pondered: "There's no need to do too much blood modulation, just let it fully realize its potential."

He took out a specially made large crystal jar and covered the bottom with blue sand and crystal fragments collected from a deep lake, creating a miniature ecological environment similar to the seabed.

Then, he placed a specially made enhancement rune at the bottom of the crystal jar, which formed a stable micro magic circle after activation.

This will continuously purify the water and provide the right amount of magic fluctuations, simulating the magic concentration where the sirens originally lived.

Finally, he carefully transferred the little siren to this new home.

As soon as the young siren entered the crystal tank, it seemed to feel some kind of familiar breath.

The originally frowned brows gradually relaxed, the body was no longer curled up as before, and the tail began to swing slowly.

"It seems the environment is suitable."

Ron nodded with satisfaction, then took out the various sea monster foods he had just purchased on the way back from the package:
Magic seaweed, iridescent jellyfish fragments, micro energy beads...all are highly nutritious and magical ingredients.

He carefully placed the food into the crystal tank and watched the little mermaid's reaction expectantly.

Sure enough, the little siren was immediately attracted by the food, approached cautiously, and then began to swallow it in big mouthfuls.

The speed at which it eats is astonishing, as if there is a bottomless pit in its stomach, and it eats up all the food in the blink of an eye.

After eating, the little mermaid's condition improved significantly. Its skin color turned slightly rosier from its original paleness, and there was finally a hint of spirit in its eyes.

"My reputation as a big eater is well-deserved." Ron whispered to himself, becoming more and more certain that this choice was the right one.

Next, he began to prepare for experiments on the autophagic slime.

"Since we are going to conduct blood circulation research, we must start from the basics."

Ron thought about it and opened the blood sample collection box he had carefully prepared for this moment.

Inside are trace tissue samples of various organisms:
The scales of the fire lizard, the feathers of the wind fairy, the dandruff of the water snake man, and even some blood samples of himself and Andre.

The blood of dragon and chimera bloodlines is undoubtedly the best material for advancement, but it seems that the time to use it is not yet.

The first experiment was simple. He took out a small piece of salamander scale and put it into the container of the first autophagic slime.

The slime monster immediately extended a slender tentacle and rolled the scales into its body.

After a moment, the color of the entire slime monster began to change, gradually changing from the original colorless and translucent to orange-red, and fine scaly patterns appeared on the surface.

[Superb Identification Experience + 1]

[Current Progress: Extraordinary Identification (Proficient 17/100)]

Ron noted the change and then performed a similar test on the second ooze, but this time he threw in both the Salamander Scale and the Wind Fairy Feather.

The results were somewhat unexpected:

The color of the slime monster became extremely chaotic, with patches of orange-red and light blue alternating, and several bubbles bulging irregularly on the surface, obviously in an unstable state.

"The fire and wind elements are indeed in conflict. This direct mixing method is obviously not feasible."

Ron frowned as he recorded the failure of the second experiment.

The third ooze was used for a more complex test: he tried to let the ooze absorb the dandruff of the water snake man first, and then add a small dose of fire lizard scale powder after it stabilized.

This time the results are much better:
The slime monster is a steady green color with fine scales on its surface.

Only a few orange-red spots appeared in some areas, but the overall structure remained stable.

"Interesting." Ron pondered and quickly recorded the results of this experiment:
"It seems that the order and ratio of biological absorption have a decisive influence on the final stability."

[Blood Modulation Experience + 1]

[Current Progress: Blood Modulation (Entry 5/50)]

For several days, Ron focused on these basic experiments, meticulously recording the results and data of countless combinations every day, and gradually summarized some basic rules:
The bloodlines of organisms with similar properties are easier to fuse, while those with opposite properties will repel each other violently.

Complex bloodlines need to be integrated slowly, and doing it all at once often leads to collapse.

Adding a "buffer" (such as certain neutral substances) can greatly improve the degree of fusion.

The earlier the growth stage of the organism, the higher the success rate of blood fusion.

Through intensive experiments on the Autophagic Ooze, he gradually mastered some key techniques:
The first is "blood purification": extracting the most essential part of biological tissue and removing impurities, which can greatly improve the success rate of fusion.

The second is the use of "buffer medium": adding neutral materials between two repelling blood vessels can significantly reduce the rejection reaction.

The last one is "directional guidance": through specific energy fluctuations, guide the bloodline to develop in the desired direction, rather than letting it grow freely.

The mastery of these techniques allowed Ron's blood modulation skills to improve rapidly, and he could gain 1-2 experience points almost every day.

[Blood Modulation Experience + 1]

[Blood Modulation Experience + 1]

[Blood Modulation Experience + 1]

……

[Current Progress: Blood Modulation (Entry 12/50)]

“At this rate, I’m on track to reach proficiency level within a month.”

Ron calculated the time: "Then I'll learn some theoretical knowledge and complete 'Supernormal Biology'. Then I'll meet all the requirements for the Advanced Modulator branch."

At the same time, the little siren's recovery speed also exceeded expectations.

Under Ailan's careful care, she not only got rid of the malnutrition, but even began to show an amazing growth rate.

Ron would regularly feed her a large amount of high-nutrition food every day, almost three times the amount an ordinary siren would consume.

The "Big Eater" talent finally began to take effect after getting enough food.

The size of the little siren changes slightly every day. After a week, it has grown from the original 20 centimeters to nearly 30 centimeters.

Even more gratifying is that she seems to have begun to develop a preliminary sense of self-awareness.

It would actively approach the edge of the crystal tank, looking forward to the arrival of Ron and Ailan, and would even imitate the rhythm of Ron's speech in its childish voice, making a wonderful resonant sound.

When Ron occasionally came to check on her, he could clearly feel the little mermaid's recognition and distinction between him and Ailan, and would even perform some simple interactive behaviors.

Ron pondered with satisfaction, and at the same time recorded an important discovery in his notebook:
"A siren's growth rate is exponentially related to the amount of mana it consumes, not linearly. Based on the current feeding plan, it's possible for it to reach adult size within a year, while conventional breeding would take at least five years."

………………

That night, when Ron was about to rest, a soft voice suddenly sounded from the direction of the crystal tank:

"Owner."

The voice is weak and childish, but the pronunciation is extremely accurate.

Ron turned around suddenly and looked at the crystal tank in disbelief.

The little mermaid was lying by the tank, her big blue eyes looking straight at him, a shy smile on her lips.

"Master." She called softly again. Although her voice was soft, it was extremely gentle, like the sound of nature.

"You can talk already?" Ron asked in surprise, walking quickly to the crystal tank.

The little mermaid nodded shyly, her long silver hair dancing in the water: "A little bit."

Although her pronunciation is not very fluent yet, she can already express simple meanings clearly.

The speed at which this language ability developed far exceeded Ron's expectations.

"Do you have a name?" Ron asked, feeling more surprised than ever.

The little mermaid shook her head, a hint of expectation flashing in her eyes: "Master, give me a name."

Ron thought for a moment and said softly, "Then I'll call you 'Dell'. In the language of the ancient water people, it means 'Daughter of the Sea'."

"Dai'er." The little mermaid repeated the name with pure joy on her face: "I like it."

Ron stretched out his hand and gently touched the water surface. Dale immediately swam forward and placed her small palm on his fingers.

A wonderful connection was established at this moment:

It's not like master and servant, nor like slave and master, but more like the tacit understanding and trust between family members.

"From today on, you are my partner, Dale."

Ron smiled and said, "I'll help you grow, and you'll help me, right?"

"Yes, Master!" Dai'er nodded vigorously, with a determined light flashing in her eyes:
"Dell will become a good partner to the master!"

………………

That day, Ron said to Ailan, who was silently taking care of the little mermaid, "Her growth rate is amazing."

"According to this trend, she might already be qualified to participate in the next bloody gladiatorial contest."

Ailan's leaves trembled slightly, as if it was uneasy about the words "bloody gladiatorial contest".

Her leaves wrote in the air: "Master, are you going to let her participate in the gladiatorial games? She is still so young."

"Don't worry." Ron comforted:

"I won't force her to do anything. I will only consider this option if she is strong enough and willing."

He turned to the crystal tank and watched the little mermaid curiously touching the ripples on the water with her fingers, as if playing some game that only she understood. A strange feeling welled up in his heart.

"More importantly, I hope she can become a partner rather than just a fighting tool."

Ron said softly, "Once my modulation ability reaches a sufficient level, I will design a comprehensive growth plan for her, including memory editing and skill implantation."

"Memory editing?" A question appeared on Ailan's leaves.

"Yes," Ron explained.

"Through a special spiritual connection, I can directly transfer my knowledge of swordsmanship and spells to her, allowing her to master these skills without a long learning process."

Ailan seemed lost in thought, and after a moment she wrote: "Wouldn't this hurt her?"

"Of course not." Ron answered firmly:

"I'll make sure the whole process is safe and harmless. In fact, this method is much gentler than traditional training and can save her a lot of pain and frustration."

"I believe in my master!" Ailan wrote on the leaf, then cast her gentle gaze towards the little mermaid playing in the water tank...

As time passed, Ron's blood modulation skills improved steadily, and the little siren thrived under Ailan's care.

Watching this little life grow, Ron felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment in his heart, as if he was playing a real-life Pokémon development game.

At the bloody gladiatorial contest three months later, Dale might be strong enough to compete with those adult combat slaves.

And Ron has seen the future further:

What a powerful and loyal companion a fully grown, unique individual siren would be.

But all of this must start from the current daily routine of regular feeding and patient training.

(End of this chapter)