Above the mage

Chapter 147 Accumulating Knowledge (Part Two)

Praise to the Sea.

Eighth-tier rune construct.

A set of eighth-tier rune constructs is enough to serve as the foundation for Linhai City to stand firm.

As Gao De followed the crowd out of the classroom, he was still somewhat absorbed in the introduction that his mentor, Mo Sen, had just given.

He discovered that although he had been studying Runeology for nearly ten days, he still knew nothing about what rune construction was.

According to the mentor introduction he received, his mentor, Hosie O'Kenley, was an expert in rune construction.

What's the point of introducing rune construction if you haven't even finished learning the basic runes step by step?

Gao De was very rational and did not think that Hosie Oakenley had never mentioned the rune construct to him because he was keeping it a secret.

As his thoughts raced, he felt as if he had overlooked something.

It wasn't until they reached the cultivation building that Gao De slapped his forehead and realized what was happening.

"The Fang of the Hidden Mist, the Oakenli Merchant Guild!"

"Is it a coincidence that the Oakenley family, one of the four major merchant families in Linhai City, is named after Hosie Oakenley?"

This wasn't the first time he'd heard the name O'Kenley; to be precise, it was the third time.

Not long after arriving in this world, God heard of the name of Oakenley in Hogan City and bought the "Hidden Mist Fang," which was said to be made by the Oakenley Merchant Guild.

This was the first time he had ever heard the name Oakenley.

The second time was with his mentor.

Hosie O'Kenley.

"If the mentor really came from the Oakenli family, there's no reason for him to leave the prosperous coastal city and come to the Duchy of Sean, which is like a rural farm compared to the coastal city."

"Moreover, Linhai City is located in the southeast corner of the Nolan Continent, while the Duchy of Xin is located in the northwest corner of the Nolan Continent, near the Golden Flower Dynasty. The two places are so far apart, which makes no sense."

After some thought, Gao De concluded that it must be a coincidence.

No matter how powerful the Oakenley family is, they will not monopolize the Oakenley name.

Therefore, you can't assume someone with the surname Oakenley is a member of the Oakenley family just because you meet them.

While he was pondering, Gao De had already entered the cultivation building. He easily booked a room at the front desk and began his cultivation for the day.

He has tried all the fruit drinks brewed with leak-free water these past few days.

Aside from the different flavors caused by different fruits, the effect is basically the same as that of water that is not leaking.

At least Gaode Maps doesn't show any difference.

With the combined blessing of the specially made fruit drinks and the first-level cultivation room, Tian Gaode's progress in the guided cultivation method has improved rapidly.

On the 12th of the Dark Gold Moon, the Guiding Method had just completed a breakthrough.

Now, only twenty days have passed, and Gaode has already vaguely sensed that the next upgrade is not far away.

This visible rate of improvement made Gaode even more enthusiastic about his cultivation.

After spending two and a half hours finishing his training for the day, Gao De hurriedly left the training building.

After having dinner at the restaurant, he rushed to the breeding room to carry out today's [Poisonous Insect Breeding] task.

The harvest is another +1 to the progress of collecting the essence of the Phantom Thorn Centipede.

It was only at this point, when Gao De officially entered the student stage, that he truly understood why every student he encountered in the academy always seemed to be in a hurry.

It's not that the students at Seres Academy are pretentious; it's that they are genuinely busy.

Attending classes, practicing meditation, and completing academy tasks.

Every single thing requires a lot of time and effort.

Frost Gold Moon, 3rd.

Gaode Maps was even busier today.

Because his required elective course, "Basic Teachings for Dharma Masters," officially started today.

Since the "Basic Mage" class was scheduled for the morning, Gao De had informed He west in advance that today's "Rune Literature" class would be moved to the afternoon.

This is the benefit of learning from a mentor.

At least in terms of timing, it is relatively flexible and can be adjusted appropriately.

The course "Basic Courses for Monks" sounds unremarkable, but it's actually packed with valuable information; otherwise, it wouldn't be one of the three required courses at the academy.

This is also the first time Gaode has received formal and systematic magic education.

"The composition of a mage's power is not complicated, but it is not as simple as comparing a mage's level and the number of spells they have mastered."

"While it's certainly better for mages of the same level to master more spells, it shouldn't be the sole criterion for judgment."

"Besides a mage's level and the number of spells they can cast, a mage's power also depends on their knowledge, magical equipment, money, and feats!"

"Actually, besides these four, there is one more, namely the wisdom of the Dharma Master."

"However, this part varies from person to person and cannot be quantified, so we will leave it aside for now."

"What this course aims to do is broaden your knowledge, thereby enhancing your power." The instructor, Bowei, was a short, stout, middle-aged mage.

The first lesson, "Basic Teachings for Dharma Masters," teaches students how to effectively improve their practice efficiency while keeping the environment and methods of practice constant.

This is nothing to the "second generation of lawyers".

Every mage family has its own secrets in this regard, to varying degrees.

But for Gaode Maps, it's the most valuable information of all.

He never imagined that by improving the method, he could further enhance the efficiency of his guided practice.

Gaode listened to the lesson with exceptional attention.

"Breathing is the source of life and the anchor of the soul."

We obtain the nutrients we need for life through breathing.

Similarly, proper breathing techniques can also allow us to unconsciously and automatically inhale a portion of magical energy during practice.

"The magic power absorbed unconsciously is certainly incomparable to the magic power that is consciously introduced into the body through mental power and guidance methods, but its advantage lies in that it is present at all times and accumulates little by little."

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It's actually not complicated; it's just about adjusting and controlling your breathing.

Then, Povi demonstrated a breathing technique called "deep-sea breathing".

This requires trainees to inhale slowly and deeply, as if struggling to draw in the meager oxygen while in the deep sea.

Gao De tried it and initially found the breathing rhythm very strange and uncomfortable.

His several breaths, sometimes heavy and sometimes light, almost made him unable to breathe, and he started coughing violently.

But this is not some complicated spell or profound technique; it's just a breathing technique.

So after trying it a few more times, Gaode got used to the rhythm and realized the advantages of this breathing method.

Although he has not yet tried it during his cultivation, Gao De can clearly feel that the amount of oxygen he takes in with each breath is far greater than before.

That's already quite remarkable.

"This breathing technique can also help you focus better during meditation, slightly improving the efficiency of your meditation practice. Of course, it's very slight, but better than nothing."

Finally, Bovi gave a brief explanation of the benefits of "deep-sea breathing" before dismissing the get out of class.

With the arrival of the Frosty Golden Month, eight courses from Gaode Maps have been launched one after another.

Aside from the course "Rune Literature," which I have already applied for exemption from, the other seven courses—"Mage Basics," "Spell Application and Combat," "Basic Culture Course," "Understanding General Spells (0-3 Rings)," "Geography of Nolan Continent and War Geography," "General Knowledge of Herbs," and "Cultivation of Magical Plants"—were all carefully selected by Gao De, as they represent the basic knowledge I currently lack the most.

He was always on time for every class and never late or absent.

They also couldn't bear to "miss class".

These were courses he had chosen at great expense, and Gaode was well aware of the high cost of knowledge.

In particular, the courses "Understanding General Spells (0-3 Rings)" and "General Knowledge of Herbs" have always been considered valuable knowledge and kept secret by nobles, who never easily shared their knowledge.

For a monk like Gaode, who comes from a poor background, being able to learn through this course is a very fortunate thing.

The course "Understanding Common Spells (0-3 Rings)" introduces the names, effects, limitations, and even countermeasures of common 0-3 ring spells, as well as all aspects of spell knowledge.

Moreover, while it's described as a general spell, it actually includes descriptions of some rare spells.

这门1学分的「知识型水课」，总共会介绍：35种0环法术、55种1环法术、55种2环法术、45种3环法术。

As for "General Knowledge of Herbs," it will introduce students to more than 500 kinds of magical herbs.

The course content includes knowledge points such as the names of medicinal materials, their medicinal effects, value, appearance, precautions for collection, preservation points, and even magic potions commonly used to make them.

It's not difficult, but it's complicated.

These two courses are equivalent to "liberal arts".

Understanding the concepts isn't difficult, but memorizing all the key points and passing the final exam to earn credits still requires considerable effort.

If it's just one subject, it's not too bad.

If you take both Gaode courses at the same time, the amount of memorization required will be much greater.

However, the task of memorizing was extremely easy for Gao De, who had experienced the education system of his previous life.

Review the day's lessons before bed, and then review them again when you wake up.

When the weekend comes, set aside a full day to review all the knowledge points from the week.

Do this three times in total, and the memory will be very deep.

Since the beginning of the Frosty Golden Month, Gaode's daily rest time has been reduced to less than five hours.

I often have to memorize "knowledge points" until 1 or 2 a.m. before going to sleep, and I get up around 6 a.m.

He felt as if he had become a machine, repeating the same monotonous study and training, with no entertainment or leisure activities.

No wonder the staff member hesitated to speak when he saw that he had selected eight courses at once during the course selection process.

(End of this chapter)