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Chapter 126 The Path to True Knowledge
The Dawn Kingdom's Magic and Martial Arts Tournament is held at the end of each year, and there are still three months until the tournament.

Besides trying to obtain divine essence, Loren had other missions on the continent.

The first task is to learn witchcraft, and the second is to promote the key to reincarnation.

If possible, it would be best to set up several recharge points on the human continent.

However, recharge points need to be managed by people, and they must be trustworthy.

On the human continent, Loren had no acquaintances, and he didn't even trust Celia.

Loren and the others joined the magic guild, where the members were very welcoming.

A young man approached Loren, put his arm around his shoulder, and asked, "Hey buddy, what's your name?"

"Loren."

"My name is Ryan. What's your relationship with those girls?"

His intentions were quite clear; he was obviously coming for Xuefu and the others.

Loren stated the facts directly to avoid giving the other party any reason to hold a grudge: "They are all my women."

Ryan was taken aback. "All three of them?"

"Ah."

"Damn it! Why not?! Don't you have any older or younger sisters?"

Raine thought that with Loren's looks, she would be very beautiful if she had sisters.

"No."

Loren didn't want to continue the discussion on this topic.

Rennes was quite disappointed.

At the same time, it felt unbelievable.

He can't even find a girlfriend, while others have three women, and they're all so beautiful. Where's the justice?
Upon hearing that Xuefu and the others were already taken, many guild members showed expressions of disappointment.

Loren went to the guild's front desk. "Miss Lilu, I'd like to learn some witchcraft. Do you have any suggestions?"

"If you want to learn witchcraft, you can spend money to exchange for witchcraft manuals at the guild, but as new members, you can only exchange for some basic spells."

What are the requirements for exchanging for advanced spells?

"Members must have been in the guild for at least a month and made certain contributions to the guild. Depending on their contribution, they can obtain different levels of guild benefits, including the option to exchange for a sorcery manual."

How can I increase my contribution points?

"It's very simple: either carry out the mission or donate money directly. If you are talented enough, you can also create your own meditation method or spell like Miss Celia."

Loren nodded.

If it can be solved by spending money, then it's not a problem.

However, to exchange for advanced spells, you have to wait a month.

Exchanging for some basic spells wouldn't be bad either, since he and Xuefu have far too few spells at their disposal.

They had already become official wizards, and in theory, they should have mastered at least a few third-circle spells.

In fact, the only third-circle spell they possessed was Plant Growth.

"Miss Lilu, could you please exchange some basic spells for me?"

Lilu took out a manual containing a catalog of spells.

"You can redeem anything listed here. Take a look first."

Loren browsed the catalog and selected numerous witchcraft skill books, including those related to fire, ice, water, and illusion.

This includes numerous spells ranging from level 0 to level 3.

Lilu took the handbook, saw what Loren had checked, and looked completely bewildered. "Loren, you want to redeem all of these?"

"is it not OK?"

"It's not that it's impossible, but... all of these you've chosen will cost at least a thousand gold coins. Can you come up with that much money?"

"Okay, go and get the skill book first."

Li Lu took out several skill books with some skepticism.

The members in the hall all cast curious glances their way.

"What's going on? Are the newbies in our guild really that rich?"

"I bet he must be a nobleman from the Elf Kingdom!"

After counting the dragon coins Loren had taken out, Li Lu broke out in a cold sweat.

This newbie is richer than many of the veterans in the guild!

Exchanging items within the guild also counts as a donation, and Loren's Dragon Coins have already exceeded the contribution value of many guild members.

Loren wasn't worried that anyone would covet his money.

A legendary expert wouldn't care about such a small amount of money.

If it's below the legendary level, Loren has even less to worry about.

Bai Xi is fully capable of handling opponents below the legendary level.

Moreover, Loren had inquired about the Magic Guild before coming.

I've heard that the members of the Magic Guild are all pretty good people.

Birds of a feather flock together; since it's the guild that Celie belongs to, it shouldn't be too bad.

“Loren, I still have to remind you,” Lilu said. “Although these are just basic spells, if you master too many and too varied spells, it may affect your path to true knowledge.”

"The path to true knowledge? What is that?"

Lilu looked surprised again. "You don't even know about the Path of Truth? Didn't Miss Celie tell you?"

"No, she only taught me one meditation method."

"That's true. It might be easier to embark on the path to true knowledge when you don't know it."

"So what exactly is the path to true knowledge?"

Lilu explained, "The Path of True Knowledge is the path that wizards take to seek the truth."

Embarking on the path of true knowledge means having one's own understanding of the wizard's path and having the potential to glimpse the realm of legend.

The sooner you embark on the path of true knowledge, the higher your chances of becoming a legend.

A true wizard's power far surpasses that of an ordinary wizard.

After listening to Lilu's explanation, Loren seemed to understand.

He asked curiously, "The path to true knowledge you mentioned, is it the glowing path that appears in our minds when we are promoted to a formal wizard?"

Xuefu, who was standing nearby, asked in surprise, "Loren, did you see that glowing path too?"

Lilu stared wide-eyed at Loren and Xuefu, her mouth agape.

What do these two guys mean?
Have they already embarked on the path to true knowledge?

It is very difficult to find even one true wizard among a hundred formal wizards.

The two newcomers who joined the guild actually saw the path to true knowledge!
Moreover, they seemed to have seen them during their ascension to wizardry.

Isn't this talent a bit too exaggerated?
Many people become great wizards but still cannot see the truth. How do they manage to do so?
Li Lu suddenly felt like crying.

She has been a wizard for so many years, yet she has not even seen a glimpse of the path to true knowledge.

This is not fair!

Lilu looked at Hela and Baixi, "You two didn't also see the Path of Truth, did you?"

Loren waved his hand, "That's not the case, they're not wizards."

However, marine creatures are also magical beings, so it's unknown whether Hela can learn witchcraft.

As for Bai Xi, her strength is mysterious and unpredictable. In her prime, she was at least on par with Celucia, so it's not Loren's place to worry about her.

“Miss Lilu, although I saw the path to true knowledge, I felt it was inappropriate at the time and did not embark on that luminous path. Will this have any impact in the future?”

Li Lu shook her head, crying, "It's okay, the truth is always there. You will still have the right to choose when you are promoted next time."

No wonder Celia didn't teach him witchcraft; she had these considerations in mind.

However, now that he and Xuefu have seen the path to true knowledge, they can learn witchcraft without restraint.

It's unknown whether the truth that Xuefu glimpsed aligns with his own.

After leaving the Magic Guild, Loren bought a mansion with a courtyard in White City.

He plans to stay here for a while, plant some plants, and raise elves.

Of course, the main focus is still on learning new witchcraft.

Second-circle fire spells: Scorching Ray and Blazing Orb.

Third-circle fire spells: Fireball, Fire Wall, Flame Arrow, and Elemental Weapon.

Second-circle ice spells: Ice Blade, Frost Dagger. Third-circle ice spells: Ice Storm, Ice Spike, Summon Lesser Elemental.

Second-level illusion magic, invisibility magic, and mirror magic.

Third-circle illusion, fear spell, main illusion.

Only by mastering these spells can Loren and Shirley become qualified, formal wizards.

In his spare time from cultivation, Loren opened a shop in White City.

There were many pedestrians passing by, and the streets were lined with stalls selling fruit, clothing, and equipment.

As evening fell, Li Lu finished her day's work and prepared to go home.

While passing through Baicheng Street, she happened to catch a glimpse of a shop called "Reincarnation Experience Hall".

Most importantly, a row of eye-catching words is written on the wooden sign at the entrance of this experience center: "Take you on the path to true knowledge".

As a wizard, Lilu was well aware of the importance of the path to true knowledge.

Whether one can embark on the path of true knowledge depends entirely on one's own understanding; how can others possibly help?
Li Lu didn't believe that such a miraculous thing could exist in the world.

But somehow, she walked into the shop as if possessed.

Upon seeing the shop owner, Li Lu looked surprised. "Loren? You own this shop?"

"Yes."

Li Lu's eyes held a strange look. "Can you really help others comprehend the truth?"

Loren smiled slightly, "Miss Lilu, why don't you try it and see?"

Li Lu's eyes looked a little strange.

Loren had only learned of the existence of the Path of True Knowledge from her a few days ago, and now she had opened such a shop; it was clearly a scam!
No wonder he's so rich, it turns out he got it all by lying!

How much does it cost for one session?

"Not much, just twenty gold coins will do."

The Reincarnation Key costs 400 gold and allows for 30 trials.

Each session costs approximately thirteen gold coins.

But since it's a single-use experience, the price will naturally be higher.

"How much did you say? Twenty gold coins?" Li Lu thought she had misheard.

In the Elf Kingdom, are gold coins worthless, like scrap metal?
Lilu was, after all, a formal wizard, and she did have some savings.

However, she really couldn't bring herself to spend twenty gold coins for such a trivial experience.

"Did I price it too low?" Loren asked.

Li Lu was speechless. "We're from the same guild, and you're even stealing from your own people?"

Loren pondered for a moment, "How about this, Miss Lilu is the first customer in the shop, and she's from the same guild, so I'll give you a 20% discount, how about that?"

Li Lu looked disappointed.

He thought Loren was going to let her experience it for free.

Sixteen gold coins...

After much deliberation, Li Lu finally decided to give it a try.

The main reason is that the path to true knowledge is too important; she absolutely cannot miss it, even if there is only a sliver of possibility.

Loren used Lilu's gold coins to retrieve the Reincarnation Key.

"Miss Lilu only needs to inject magic into the key to begin the experience."

Lilu did as instructed and entered the world in the mirror.

Loren's claim of helping wizards embark on the path to true knowledge was purely a gimmick.

He simply wanted to use this method to let wizards experience the wonders of the mirror world.

There are many wizards on the human continent, and formal wizards are generally not short of money.

Once the wonders of the mirror world are experienced, the key to reincarnation can naturally be disseminated.

Moreover, this doesn't count as false advertising by Loren.

He set up many free experiences in the mirror world.

Volcanoes, oceans, forests, snow-covered landscapes, and so on.

Although he doesn't know how to embark on the path to true knowledge, the experience of the mirror world will surely be helpful to the wizard.

More importantly, time flows very slowly in the mirror world.

Each experience takes a maximum of three minutes.

Upon entering the mirror world, Li Lu appears in a small wooden house.

Before she could even look around, a virtual panel appeared in front of her.

The panel displays basic information about the mirror world and includes a beginner's tutorial.

"Clicking the icon on the virtual panel will give you a brief introduction to the experience project... What does that mean?"

Li Lu clicked on a game called "Mystery of the Deep Sea".

The next moment, she appeared on an endless sea.

Li Lu was on a lone boat, tossed about on the turbulent sea.

Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled incessantly.

The waves crashed and surged, a sight that was both awe-inspiring and terrifying.

Even as a wizard, Lilu couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Faced with the immense power of the sea, her wizarding power appeared particularly weak.

She must now steer this lone boat and seek a glimmer of hope amidst the storm.

After a three-day, three-night experience, Li Lu returned to reality.

Everything that happened in the mirror world was too real; she still hasn't come to her senses.

Is that the real ocean...?

Lilu lives deep on the mainland and has never seen a real sea.

Through her experience of the world reflected in the mirror, she gained a profound understanding of the ocean's power.

After careful reflection, Li Lu discovered that her wizarding skills were showing signs of a breakthrough.

She is a water-based wizard, which is why she chose to experience "The Mystery of the Deep Sea".

The power of the ocean truly brought her insights.

It turns out Loren wasn't lying; the virtual world experience is indeed amazing!
She closed her eyes, as if she had returned to that boundless sea.

Lilu's aura gradually began to rise; she was about to advance to the level of a second-level wizard!

Loren hadn't expected Lilu's experience to be so good; she received a promotion on her first try.

A dark cloud suddenly appeared over the streets of Baicheng.

The wizards who had passed by looked surprised.

"A strange phenomenon! A powerful wizard has advanced in the vicinity!"

"The location of the anomaly... is that shop! The Reincarnation Experience Hall!"

"Take me on the path to true knowledge... Really?"

"I saw this shop before, and I thought it was a scam, but now it seems like it might be real!"

The current extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth are the best proof!

The strange phenomena came and went quickly.

After all, it was only a promotion from a level one wizard to a level two wizard, which didn't take too much time.

Lilu looked at Loren with a look of surprise and delight, "What an amazing experience!"

She suddenly realized something, her expression changed, "Oh no! What time is it now?"

"what happened?"

"I spent so much time on the experience that I forgot about my work!"

Loren looked puzzled. "Miss Lilu, the tutorial should have mentioned that three days in the mirror world are only equivalent to a moment in the real world. Only three minutes have passed so far."

Li Lu was startled.

The tutorial for the game "Mirror World" does seem to have mentioned it.

Wouldn't that save wizards a lot of time in their training?

"Loren, I'd like to experience it one more time, is that alright?"

(End of this chapter)