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"Your mentor values ​​you highly," Malena said softly. "This is the first time she's invited someone to join the Potions Department."

"Please thank her for me." Ian put away the letter. "I'll be there on time in three days."

Marlena nodded, then added, "But you have to be careful. While a mentor's introduction can save you a lot of trouble, it can also draw the attention of some people."

"for example?"

"For example... Wizard Douglas," Malena said in a low voice.

"He was part of the Shadow faction. After Nolan's death, although he made a deal with his mentor, he secretly kept an eye on people who had grudges against Nolan."

Ian's eyes narrowed slightly: "He suspects me?"

"I'm not sure, but your rapid promotion, coupled with your past conflict with Nolan, inevitably raises questions."

Marlena paused, "In addition, the Tower has complex factions, and the Potions faction and the Shadow faction already have some competition for resources."

If you are recruited into the Potions Department by Instructor Elivia, Douglas might take some action.

"I understand," Ian nodded. "Thanks for reminding me."

After Malena left, Ian fell into deep thought.

"Douglas? Hmph, I hope you don't mess with me."

He is now a first-level wizard, and with Alyvia's introduction, Douglas's probing is within the rules.

"We'll meet force with force." Ian's eyes gleamed with silver light.

One day later.

Ian changed into a new dark blue wizard's robe, wore a first-tier badge, and with Gaga, whose feathers had mostly recovered, perched on his shoulder, walked towards the main tower.

At the entrance to the main tower, two guarding wizards checked his badge and letter of introduction before respectfully allowing him to pass.

Stepping inside the tower, a rich magical energy washes over you.

The first floor houses the mission hall and public communication area, where dozens of wizards accept missions and exchange information in a noisy yet orderly manner.

Ian's appearance attracted the attention of many people.

"A newcomer? Never seen one before."

"A first-tier badge, but the aura is very solid... unlike someone who has just advanced."

"That raven on his shoulder, it looks like a mutated species?"

Amidst the hushed whispers, Ian kept his eyes straight ahead and headed straight for the spiral staircase leading to the second floor.

The second floor is the common area for all departments, including Potions, Shadow, Alchemy, Runecraft, and more.

Each area occupies a designated space, equipped with display cases and information desks.

Following the directions, Ian arrived at the room of the vice dean of the Potions Department.

After knocking, Alyvia's cool voice came from inside: "Come in."

Upon entering, the room is spacious and bright, with bookshelves reaching the ceiling on all sides, filled with leather scrolls and crystal record boards.

In the center was a huge moonwood experimental table, on which various containers and potions were being processed.

Alyvia stood behind the lab bench, holding a test tube in her hand, in which a pale blue liquid swirled slowly.

She looked up at Ian, then put down the test tube: "Sit."

Ian sat down on the chair opposite the lab table, and Gaga obediently perched on his shoulder, curiously looking around the room.

"Your familiar has recovered quite well." Alyvia's gaze fell on Gaga.

"There's a kind of 'Starlight Dew' in Moonglade that has amazing effects on feather regeneration. I can help you apply for one later."

"Thank you." Ian bowed slightly.

"You're welcome." Alyvia walked to the bookshelf and took out a scroll.

"I have submitted your referral application, and the council has approved it. From today onwards, you are a first-level wizard officially registered with Shadowmoon Tower, enjoying all basic privileges."

She handed the scroll to Ian: "This is an updated copy of your identity file. Keep it safe."

Ian took it and glanced at it.

The above details his basic information, strength level, achievements in the Demon Hunter War, and Elivia's recommendation:

"Exceptional talent, resilient character, outstanding combat skills, and potential for independent research; recommended for focused development."

The rating is very high.

"Also, what's your opinion on the invitation to the Potions Department?"

After Alyvia sat back down at the lab table, she looked calmly at Ian.

"I'm willing to join," Ian said without hesitation.

While independent affiliation offers freedom, it also limits resources.

His current level is still in a period of rapid growth, so it's too early for him to travel.

As one of the core departments of the Tower, Potions has not only a rich knowledge base and material channels, but also a stable source of contribution points, which is exactly what he urgently needs.

"Very good." A hint of satisfaction flashed in Alyvia's eyes.

"The Potions Department currently has three vacant Tier 1 research projects."

These are: 'Improvement of Highly Effective Mental Energy Restoration Potions', 'Research and Development of Abyss Pollution Neutralizers', and 'Exploration of New Compound Attribute Magic Potions'.

She pushed three project briefings in front of Ian.

"You can choose to join as a way to accumulate contribution points in the early stages. Each project has a base contribution point of 500 points per month, and there are additional rewards for achievements."

Ian quickly browsed through the information.

The first project is more practical and less difficult, but the contribution points are stable.

The second project involves abyssal pollution, which is related to the [Abyssal Soul Contract] and fragments of laws in his possession. Perhaps he can take this opportunity to study it.

The third project involves cutting-edge exploration, which is risky, but the rewards are extremely high once a breakthrough is achieved.

"I choose the second one, 'Research and Development of Abyss Contamination Neutralizer'," Ian made his decision.

Alyssa raised an eyebrow: "This project is very difficult, and progress is slow right now. Are you sure?"

"I choose the second one, 'Research and Development of Abyss Contamination Neutralizer'," Ian made his decision.

Alyssa raised an eyebrow: "This project is very difficult, and progress is slow right now. Are you sure?"

"I came into contact with the corruption of the abyss during the Demon Hunter campaign, and I want to try this direction."

Ian said calmly, "Moreover, I'm very interested in these kinds of rule distortions."

"Since you're confident, then let's go with this one."

Alyvia took out a dark blue badge, engraved with a potion bottle and star and moon patterns.

"This is the badge for members of the Potions Department. It grants access to the department's library and materials warehouse."

The project lab is in Room 7 of Block B, and the person in charge is the Level 2 Wizard 'Herman'. I will inform him in advance.

Thank you.

Ian took the badge and pinned it to his chest.

From this point on, he officially became a member of the Potions Department of Shadowmoon Tower.

After leaving the vice dean's office, Ian went straight to the Potions Department library.

He gained entry by using his member badge.

The library's interior space is much larger than it appears from the outside, clearly due to the use of space expansion technology.

Bookshelves stand tall, clearly categorized: basic theory, recipe collection, material guide, refining techniques, rule analysis...

Ian walked to the "Abyss Contamination" section. There weren't many books there, but each one was thick and old.

He pulled out a book titled "The Distortion of Abyssal Rules and the Transformation of Matter" and opened it.

The book records a large number of phenomena and theories about the pollution of the abyss, including concepts such as "earth hernia," "abnormal tumor," and "scars of rules," which are completely consistent with what he saw in the war against demons.

"As expected, the Tower's research on the Abyss has gone very far," Ian thought to himself.

He continued flipping through the pages and found a record in a tattered page of a notebook that made his pupils shrink.

"...The essence of the abyss pollution is the 'contract coverage' at the rule level."

In polluted areas, the underlying rules are forcibly replaced with the rules of the abyss, resulting in distortions in matter and energy.

To neutralize the pollution, we must start at the level of rules, using the contract of order to counter the contract of the abyss…

"The rules and contracts..." Ian was shaken.

This is remarkably similar to the principle of the [Abyss Soul Pact]!

He suppressed his excitement, borrowed the notebook, and selected a few related books before leaving the library.

Over the next few days, Ian first familiarized himself with the environment of the Potions Department.

The project leader, Herman, is an old wizard with gray hair, a level two crystallization cultivation, and a meticulous personality that borders on rigidity.

He wasn't enthusiastic about Ian, the newly joined first-level wizard.

He was simply given a bunch of basic experimental data and a list of materials to familiarize himself with the process.

Ian was not in a hurry; he planned to take care of his personal matters before participating in the "Abyss Contamination Neutralizer" project.

"Gah gah." He transmitted his thoughts.

"Here I am," the raven on his shoulder replied immediately.

"Get ready, we're leaving the tower tomorrow, sneaking out quietly."

"Are we going to fight?" A hint of excitement flashed in Gaga's heterochromatic eyes.

"Hmm, go settle an old score." During this time, he had already thoroughly investigated the Osborn family's situation.

The initial reason for his escape was caused by Leon Osborne.

"It's time to let some people know who they really messed with back then."