Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 137 Old Acquaintances
In the afternoon in the Black Mist Forest, the clouds were thick, and the sunlight could only barely penetrate the dense branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Ron walked along the stone path toward the tower in the central area of ​​the school.

Today is his first day attending the "Advanced Elementology" course.

Compared to mental control and alchemy, elemental science has always been his weaker area, even though he has a natural affinity for the elements of light and fire.

"I hope this course can make up for my weaknesses..."

Ron pondered silently.

Since his bloodline was activated, his sensitivity to elements has indeed improved.

However, compared to the apprentices in the school who specialized in elemental manipulation, his foundation still seemed somewhat weak.

Passing through a gray-white archway, Ron arrived at the Elemental Studies classroom on the seventh floor of the tower.

The layout here is completely different from the classrooms for basic courses:
The walls are inlaid with various colored crystals, and the ceiling is depicted with a complex cycle of elements.

In the center of the room was a huge crystal ball, with various elemental energies flowing inside, like a miniature elemental vortex.

Several students had already arrived in the classroom, and Ron noticed that they were all wearing sapphire badges for intermediate apprentices, and most of them looked much older than him.

He recognized a few faces—they were senior apprentices in the school known for their elemental manipulation, and some were even advanced apprentices.

Ron chose a seat towards the back and quietly observed his surroundings.

Within his school of thought, he had long cultivated the habit of not showing off his talents, at least when first encountering a new environment.

Just as the students were talking quietly, the classroom door opened again, and an old woman in a purple-trimmed robe walked in slowly.

Her long, silvery-white hair was neatly coiled at the back of her head, and the wrinkles on her face looked like deliberately sculpted marks, but her eyes were unusually bright, sparkling with a rare purple light.

"Witch Yuni!" a student exclaimed softly, and the entire classroom fell silent instantly.

Ron couldn't help but sit up straight.

He was familiar with Yuni's name; she was one of the formal wizards in the school who specialized in elemental science and was known for her unique research on the combination and transformation of elements.

It is said that she even participated in the design of the huge elemental pool in the central hall of the school.

"Welcome to Advanced Elementology."

Yuni's voice was unexpectedly clear and melodious, not at all like that of an older person.
“I am Eunicerafin, and I will be taking over from my student Lyra as your mentor for the next three months.”

She walked slowly to the crystal ball in the center of the classroom, gently raised her hand, and the elemental energy inside the ball immediately formed a more complex vortex structure.

"You have all mastered the basic perception and control of elements. Now it's time to move on to a deeper level of learning."

Eunice's gaze swept across every corner of the classroom:
"The core of advanced elemental science lies in understanding the nature of elements and their interrelationships, rather than simply manipulating one or a few elements."

Ron took careful notes, paying close attention to every word Yuni said.

Unlike Soren's reserved and profound teaching style, Yuni's explanations are more vivid and intuitive. She uses a lot of concrete examples and live demonstrations to illustrate complex theories.

Please remember,

Yuni emphasized that she formed a complex symbol with her hands above the crystal ball, and the elements inside the ball subsequently decomposed and recombined:

“Elements are not fixed entities, but different forms of energy. Under specific conditions, one element can be transformed into another, which is the core of the ‘law of element transformation’.”

With a gentle wave of her hand, a ball of water within the crystal ball gradually became scorching hot, eventually transforming into fire.

This transformation may seem simple, but Ron knows that it requires extremely high precision in energy control.

"The first exercise of the day,"

Yuni announced, "Please try to sense the elemental fluctuations in the classroom and draw them on this special paper. This is not only a test of your perception abilities, but also a test of the precision of your mental control."

The elemental servants distributed a special kind of paper that emitted a faint silver glow.

Ron took the paper and sensed a subtle energy fluctuation. Clearly, this was not ordinary paper, but a special medium capable of recording mental impressions.

Ron closed his eyes and began to concentrate his mental energy.

As his consciousness expanded, he could sense the flow of various elemental energies in the classroom.

Fire is like a leaping flame, water is as gentle as flowing water, earth is heavy and stable, and wind is light and elusive...

What surprised him even more was that he also sensed some even more elusive elements, such as light, shadow, and thunder, which moved rhythmically in space with a specific cadence.

[Elemental Perception Experience + 1]

Slowly opening his eyes, Ron began to draw the distribution of elements he perceived on a piece of paper.

His hand glided lightly across the paper, and his mental energy flowed into the paper, forming a complex elemental mapping diagram.

An hour later, Yuni began collecting the students' work.

When she walked up to Ron, she raised an eyebrow slightly, clearly surprised by his work.

“Ron Ralph…” she murmured his name, her gaze sweeping back and forth between the paper and his face:
"Your elemental perception range is very wide, and you can even capture those rarer elements. In particular, your depiction of the light element is quite accurate."

Ron nodded modestly:
"Thank you for your assessment, Mentor Yuni. I do indeed have a natural affinity for the elements of light and fire."

“It’s not just a matter of approachability,” Yuni said thoughtfully.
"Your mental control is also very precise, which is crucial for elemental manipulation. Keep it up, young man."

The second half of the course is the practical component.

Yuni guided the students to try simple elemental transformations—turning water into steam, or compressing wind into a visible form.

Ron focused intently on his practice and was surprised to find that the theory of elemental transformation bore a striking resemblance to the principles of energy conversion he had learned in alchemy.

This interdisciplinary connection allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the elements.

[Elemental Perception Experience +1] After the course ended, most students quickly packed up their belongings and bowed to Yuni to say goodbye.

Ron noticed that Uni didn't leave immediately, but stayed in the classroom, seemingly organizing some materials.

Remembering the immense help that Soren's special guidance had given him, Ron decided to give it another try.

He tidied his notes and waited until only he and Yuni were left in the classroom before slowly walking forward.

“Professor Yuni?” Ron asked politely. “I have some questions about elemental transformation. May I ask you?”

Yuni looked up, her purple eyes sparkling with approval:

“Of course, Ron’s apprentice. In fact, I’m looking forward to your questions.”

Ron was somewhat surprised: "You... were expecting my question?"

"Soren and I are old friends."

Yuni smiled slightly: "He mentioned you to me, saying you are a very inquisitive student. And Old Allen also recommended you to me."

Upon hearing Mrs. Allen's name, Ron's heart skipped a beat: "You know Mrs. Allen?"

"Of course, we were classmates at the Crystal Spire, and these old guys in the school basically know each other well, hehe..."

A hint of nostalgia flashed in Yuni's eyes:
“Alan has a special talent for potion-making, just like my obsession with elemental science. Although she chose to live in seclusion in the apothecary, her academic achievements are no less than Magnus', and may even be higher.”

Yuni gestured for Ron to sit down opposite her: "So, what question do you want to ask?"

Ron organized his thoughts and raised the questions that had arisen in class:
"I've noticed that controlling energy loss is a key issue during element transformation. When water turns into steam, some energy is always lost as heat. Is there a way to retain energy to the maximum extent possible?"

Yuni's eyes lit up: "You're very smart! This is one of the most crucial challenges in elemental transformation."

She took a small crystal from inside her robe and placed it on the table:
"Look at this, it's a special alchemical item called an 'energy anchoring crystal,' which can capture and recover some of the energy lost during elemental transformation."

The crystal shimmered with an eerie light under the lamp, and Ron could sense the complex energy structure contained within it.

“Most apprentices, when performing elemental transformations, only focus on the transformation itself and ignore the importance of energy conservation.”

Yuni explained, gently tracing a line of energy across the crystal:

“A wizard who is truly proficient in elemental transformation can retain nearly 95% of the energy during the transformation process, while a beginner can usually only retain about 50%.”

She pushed the crystal toward Ron:

“Take it. Since you are Allen’s student, consider this a gift from your mentor. The ‘Energy Anchoring Crystal’ can help you sense and capture the energy flow during the conversion process, which is very helpful in improving conversion efficiency.”

Ron looked at the precious gift in surprise: "This... is too valuable, Mentor Yuni."

"To me, it is just a useless old thing. Knowledge and tools should flow to where they can be most valuable."

Yuni waved her hand, indicating that the other party should accept it:

“I can see that you have extraordinary talent and are very hardworking. This crystal will be much more useful in your hands than in my drawer.”

“Thank you, Instructor Yuni,” Ron said sincerely, carefully putting the crystal into his pocket.

For the next half hour, Uni explained to Ron in detail the advanced theory of elemental transformation and the relationships between elements.

This knowledge far exceeded the depth and breadth of the classroom content, and Ron absorbed every detail almost greedily.

“The elemental world is far more complex than most people imagine,” Yuni said, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.
“There is a relationship between the basic elements that I call ‘resonance’. When you understand this resonance, you can guide the elements to transform and combine according to your will with minimal effort.”

She described a complex meditation method that is said to help the caster more intuitively feel the resonance of the elements.

Ron carefully noted down every detail, and began to plan how to combine this knowledge with his own cultivation.

"By the way, about your relationship with Mrs. Allen..."

As they parted, Eunice gazed at Ron, her words carrying a hidden meaning:
“That woman is actually very stingy. Even among us old acquaintances, it's difficult to get anything out of her. She's rarely so generous to people, but you…”

Ron responded modestly, "Mrs. Allen gave me a lot of guidance, and I am very grateful for her help."

"Very good, keep up this humble attitude."

Yuni smiled and said, "If you still have questions after class next week, you can stay and ask me for advice."

Ron felt exceptionally relaxed as he left the tower.

………………

Back at the workshop, Ron immediately immersed himself in the elemental meditation practice taught by Yuni.

He sat cross-legged in the center of the training room on the second floor of the workshop and carefully placed the energy anchoring crystal given to him by Yuni in front of him.

His "extraordinary discernment" allowed him to see that there were no hidden tricks left behind, and it was indeed just a gift from an elder.

The crystal gleamed softly in the dim light, like a miniature star.

"First, focus your attention and sense the fluctuations of the elements around you..."

Following Yuni's instructions, Ron slowly closed his eyes and adjusted his breathing to a calm rhythm.

As his mental power extended, his perception gradually penetrated the surface of matter and reached deeper energy structures.

The various elemental energies within the workshop gradually manifested in his perception:

The herbs on the medicine shelf emitted faint fluctuations of life element, the residual warmth of the stove contained traces of fire element, and water element flowed quietly in the bucket in the corner...

What is most striking is the unique energy fluctuation emanating from the crystal in front of us.

It's like a miniature elemental vortex, gently attracting and releasing the surrounding elemental energy, creating a unique rhythm.

(End of this chapter)