Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 59: Knowledge is a burden, wisdom often accompanies madness
"I would like to ask you to prepare some potions for me."

Tracy said bluntly:
"The famous potion masters in the school charge extremely high fees, while those ordinary potion apprentices can't even make a decent refreshing potion. Since you can work here with Madam Allen, I believe your skills are not too bad."

Ron raised an eyebrow. "What kind of potion do you need?"

"They're mainly potions to aid in cultivation—stimulating potions, mental stabilizing fluids, and blood-boosting potions," Tracy listed.

"Of course, if you can create an advanced potion like 'Awakening', I'm willing to pay a higher price."

"Sobering potion?" Ron repeated, frowning.

He had seen this name in a book. It was an advanced potion that could help meditators suppress mental pollution. Usually, only extremely experienced potion apprentices or even professional potion masters would try to refine it.

The sobering potion is also one of the important means to resist mental pollution during the apprenticeship period. It can even be said that it is indispensable from the middle apprenticeship stage. Its value and difficulty in making it are naturally self-evident.

"Sorry, that's not available yet." He honestly stated his level of refinement: "But the energy potion and mental stabilizer are no problem."

Tracy nodded, not disappointed. "Then let's start with the basics. As a fellow countryman, I won't treat you too badly."

As she spoke, she took out a small purse from her robe to show off her financial resources:
"I signed a twenty-year service agreement with the school. In exchange, I received a fairly substantial advance on resources."

Ron understood what Tracy meant. She had acquired her current resources and status by signing a long-term service contract, which was not uncommon in the school.

For apprentices with excellent qualifications, the school is usually willing to invest in advance in exchange for their future service and loyalty.

"I see." Ron nodded slightly. "If it's just some basic potions, I can prepare them for you. But it will take some time. After all, I still have to work in the herbal medicine shop during the day."

"Time isn't an issue," Tracy said cheerfully. "Quality is key. Is that a deal?"

The two quickly reached an agreement. Tracy paid dozens of magic stone fragments as a deposit and agreed to pick up the first batch of potions in a week.

Before leaving, Tracy suddenly stopped and looked back at Ron:
"I have a feeling that your future achievements will not stop here. If one day you can take that step..."

Having said this, she lowered her head in embarrassment. After all, she was just a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old, and it was really embarrassing for her to say such polite social words.

Ron shook his head, feeling a little amused. He took a few quick steps and opened the door for the girl in a very gentlemanly manner.
"I understand what you mean. We are all from the same hometown, so of course we should unite. Let's keep in touch when we have time."

After seeing Tracy off, he returned to his workbench.

Mrs. Allen had disappeared, leaving behind only a note with a list of tasks that needed to be completed.

The morning passed quietly in a busy manner. While completing the tasks left by Mrs. Allen, Ron was thinking about his next development path.

"Whispers of the Star Eater" is undoubtedly a major breakthrough, but he cannot ignore the improvement of other skills.

At this moment, the silver pocket watch in his arms seemed to sense his thoughts and emitted a weak energy fluctuation, as if reminding him of its existence.

"Yeah, and there's also you, my baby." Ron said to himself, his heart full of anticipation.

By the afternoon, Mrs. Allen had closed the door of the herbal medicine store and controlled the moving vines at the door to form the word "Closed".

Only a few magic crystal lamps were left in the store, emitting a faint light.

In this dim environment, Mrs. Allen's figure appears even more mysterious and majestic.

"Are you ready?" she asked, her voice low and solemn, very different from her usual sharp tone.

Ron took a deep breath and nodded, "Yes, ma'am."

"'The Whisper of the Star Devourer' is not an ordinary meditation method," Mrs. Allen emphasized again, as if wanting to ensure that Ron fully understood the risks involved. "Ordinary meditation methods only guide the path of mental power, but 'The Whisper of the Star Devourer' can change the very nature of mental power, causing it to undergo a qualitative change. This change is irreversible. Once started, there is no turning back."

Ron nodded solemnly: "I understand the importance of this decision and am willing to take the corresponding risks."

"Very good." Mrs. Allen took the ancient leather scroll from the bookshelf and opened it carefully.

The inside of the scroll is covered with dense runes, some of which are blurred, but the main part is still clearly visible.

In the center of the scroll was a complex runic structure that looked like dozens of basic meditation runes intertwined in some strange way.

"This is the core rune of 'The Whisper of the Star Eater,'" Mrs. Allen said, pointing to the complex symbol.
"It's far more complex and dangerous than an ordinary meditation rune. If your mental strength isn't strong enough, or you don't control it properly, you could easily suffer a backlash. At best, your mind could be damaged, and at worst, you could go completely insane."

"Of course, for all its dangers, it's far superior to the other advanced meditation methods within the school in every way. You'll discover its specific wonders once you begin."

Ron observed the rune carefully, feeling the strange rhythm contained in it.

Unlike the simple and gentle fluctuations of the basic meditation rune, this rune gives people a deep and mysterious feeling, like gazing at the endless starry sky, which is both beautiful and awe-inspiring.

"The focus of the first stage of practice is to stabilize the mental force field and prepare for deeper meditation." Mrs. Allen explained:

"You need to fully understand and master this core rune, and then use it as a foundation to gradually develop more complex meditation structures. This process may take several years, or even longer, given your current mental capacity."

In the following time, Mrs. Allen explained in detail the content of the first stage of "The Whisper of the Star Eater":

Including the order of rune construction, the trajectory of mental power operation, possible obstacles and coping methods, etc.

Ron listened intently, taking in every detail.

He noticed that during the explanation, Mrs. Allen looked extremely focused, and even fell into a special state several times. Her eyes became extremely distant, as if she was recalling something from the distant past.

"That's about all. The next time you need my guidance on meditation, it will be when you become a senior apprentice..."

When it was almost dusk outside, Mrs. Allen finally stopped explaining:
“When you go back, remember to review what I said today in your mind before you try it, to make sure there are no omissions or misunderstandings.”

Ron nodded in agreement and bowed gratefully, "Thank you for your guidance, ma'am."

"One more thing." Mrs. Allen looked at him, her eyes becoming extremely serious:

"Before you begin practicing, you must ensure your surroundings are safe. The Whispers of the Star Devourer will cause fluctuations in the surrounding energy field, which can easily attract sensitive beings. It's best to prepare some aura-isolating formations before meditating."

"I'll remember that," Ron promised.

As he left the herbal medicine shop, Mrs. Allen's explanation was still echoing in his mind.

The complex rune structure was already deeply imprinted in his consciousness, like a seed waiting to sprout.

When he returned to the dormitory, he took out the silver pocket watch.

After a day's rest, the number on the pocket watch has been reset to "0/10", indicating that it can be reset again.

He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the starry sky outside.

The moonlight is faint tonight, but the stars are exceptionally bright, as if there are countless pairs of eyes in the starry sky watching the earth.

(End of this chapter)