My basement connects to another world.

Chapter 60 Magical Elements

Tissa nodded slightly, walked to the other side of the long table, and picked up one of the booklets.

She wrote it and placed it next to Jiang Yuan, saying, "Take a look at this. Ask me if you don't understand anything."

Jiang Yuan, bring the booklet closer.

The light shone on the yellowed paper, and a few words were written at the top of the page:

Magic Perception and Guidance - Basic Introduction

He turned the first page.

Jiang Yuan read line by line:

Magic is a primal force that exists in all things; it flows in the air, settles in the earth, and operates in the flesh and soul of living things.

However, not everyone can perceive its existence.

Being able to sense magic is the first step to becoming a mage, but also the most uncontrollable one. A mage's path to growth is divided into several stages, each corresponding to a level of control over magic and mental power.

Turning to the second page, there was a simple staircase diagram with three horizontal lines arranged from bottom to top.

First, lay a solid foundation in the first three stages.

Tier 1, Novice Mage.

Second-tier, intermediate mage.

Tier 3, Advanced Mage.

Each rank is followed by several lines of dense annotations.

Seeing that he had read this far, Tisha added, "These three levels are the most basic general framework within the kingdom. Of course, there are higher levels above them. Above the fourth level, each level represents a qualitative change."

"But you know, I'm only at level one, I haven't learned that yet. And for most people, knowing the first three levels is enough to study for a lifetime."

Jiang Yuan nodded, signaling her to continue.

Tissa recalled her mentor's original words: "The first stage is the foundation, the second stage is to solidify the foundation, and the third stage will bring about a qualitative change."

"You should know this. But compared to other professions, the changes in a mage's third tier are more significant—"

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"That's too far ahead. Your first step is to sense magic and guide it into your body to form a magic core."

"This is the foundation of everything, and also the most crucial step."

"Without reaching this step, one cannot construct complex spell models using mental and magical power to unleash spells with definite forms and effects."

Jiangyuan flipped back.

The core of magic—the foundation of a mage.

Only when the system is successfully built can it officially enter the first stage.

Constructing the magic core is the most crucial and also the most difficult step in the entire first-stage cultivation process.

After gaining a stable ability to sense magic, a mage needs to use their mind to construct a "magic core" within their body.

This core is like a well.

Before a core is formed, magic flows through the body like water flowing across a flat surface, leaving no trace and unable to be stored.

Once the core is built, magic power will have a place to gather, and the magic power absorbed during each cultivation session will be stored in it, accumulating more and more.

First, you need to use meditation to sink your mental energy into your body and find the point where you are most sensitive.

This point varies from person to person; for most people it is located in the center of their chest, while for others it is in the center of their eyebrows or abdomen.

Once you find this point, use your mental energy to continuously compress and condense it until a stable vortex is formed.

This process may take several days or even months, depending on the strength of the cultivator's mental power and magical perception.

Once formed, the vortex will rotate on its own, constantly absorbing magic of the same attribute from the surrounding space.

At this point, the magic core is considered to have been initially constructed.

After the core was initially built, magic began to settle and accumulate within it, circulating and flowing through the body along a fixed path, no longer a scattered mess.

Then they truly stepped into the first tier, gaining the qualification to continue improving and strive for the second tier.

Jiang Yuan seemed to be deep in thought.

As expected, the monk was even more complicated.

When he uses Piercing Shot, he only has a similar "magic circuit" but no magic core.

This magical core is like building a power plant inside your body.

Previously, people could only feel the flow of water by the river. Only after the power station was built could the energy of the water flow be truly stored and utilized.

After he finished reading, Tisha added, "Also, everyone's elemental affinity is different."

"This part is the most important. Whether you can build a magic core when you meditate later depends on whether you can sense the magical elements that are suitable for you."

"People are different. What elements they can sense is determined by their own spiritual characteristics."

"The magic power in the world is not a single entity, but is composed of various magical elements with different attributes."

"Currently, the academic community recognizes seven magical elements: fire, water, wind, earth, light, darkness, and lightning."

Most awakened beings can only be compatible with one or two elements.

"A person who can be compatible with two or more elements is called a bi-elemental affinity" or "multi-elemental affinity".

"They often have a significant advantage among those of the same level."

"Because in battle, they can flexibly switch between different types of magic to deal with different situations."

"Of course, such people are extremely rare; you might not find one in ten thousand mages."

At this point, Tissa said with some pride, "I have both fire and water affinity."

Jiang Yuan nodded. "I understand. Now, let's see what to do next."

Tissa said, "Reading a lot of theory is just empty talk. Now that you're ready, I'll teach you the basics of meditation."

"You must carefully perceive the ubiquitous magical elements."

"But perception is only the beginning. If you can sense it, then try to condense the core."

She stood up, walked to the window, and pushed it open a crack.

The night breeze blew in, carrying the salty, damp smell unique to the seaside.

Jiang Yuan nodded slightly, his back straight.

"Close your eyes first, and concentrate using the step I just taught you."

Jiang Yuan closed his eyes.

As vision faded into darkness, hearing immediately became more acute.

After multiple upgrades and improvements in his physical abilities, his five senses became astonishing.

The distant chirping of unknown insects drifted from outside the window, and the night wind whistled softly as it brushed against the cracks in the stone wall.

This is similar to the magic absorption I usually use — he adjusted his breathing and began to inhale.

As Tissa instructed, inhale for four counts, pause for two counts, and exhale for six counts.

After a few cycles, my heart rate slowed down, and the tension in my shoulders and the back of my neck gradually eased.

He was very familiar with this.

Back in the cave, Hilu taught him to do the same thing, although without such specific breathing techniques.

I don't know how much time passed.

He felt the sounds from the outside world gradually becoming muffled, as if separated by a thin film of water.

In the darkness, a point of light reappeared.

Countless tiny, pale blue specks of light moved slowly in the darkness, like phosphorescent plankton in the deep sea, quietly circling around him along some unseen path.

Sure enough, it was almost the same—a familiar feeling arose, and he maintained his breathing rhythm as Tissa had instructed.

I neither chased nor caught them, but simply watched them quietly.

"Feel" them. The magical elements you feel are not all the same thing.

"Release your mental energy and carefully discern that each magical element has its own unique texture. See clearly what you are seeing."

Texture? Jiang Yuan steadied his thoughts and focused his attention even deeper.

This time, he no longer just watched the movement of those points of light, but tried to touch and distinguish them with his mind, or rather, his spiritual power.

He soon discovered that things were indeed somewhat different from what he had experienced in the cave.

In the cave, he couldn't quite distinguish the differences between the elements, but now it was different.

What he felt first was a warm and vibrant presence.

At the edges of those pale blue dots, a small cluster of extremely bright red light flickered continuously, like embers of charcoal burning intermittently in the darkness.

They are more active than other points of light, and when they collide with each other, they spark brighter flames, carrying a restless and eager power.

Even if you only use your mental power to sense it from a distance, you can feel a faint heat.

Then he noticed another completely different presence.

Beside those leaping red lights, another cluster of lights quietly lingered.

Brownish light appeared in his mind, neither bright nor flashing, almost blending into the darkness.

You wouldn't notice it unless you looked closely.

They move extremely slowly, carrying a sense of calm, weight, and almost stagnation, as if flowing slowly deep within the earth.

Then came the cyan light spots.

They are elusive, appearing and disappearing like the wind.

One moment they were here, the next they were several steps away.

They are not as lively and boisterous as red, nor as calm and silent as brown, but rather carry a light and unrestrained sense of freedom.

Blue and white specks of light also appeared.

The blue light spots were moist and soft, flowing like ripples on the water's surface, spreading out in concentric circles.

The white light spots are warm and pure, emitting a soft glow that makes people unconsciously want to get closer.

At the very edge of all the points of light, he also vaguely sensed two other completely different existences. One was extremely dark, almost completely hidden in darkness. Only when one's mental power was pushed to the limit could one catch a faint trace of coldness, like a shadow in the dead of night, silent and profound.

The other type is extremely sparse, scattered in the outermost layer of the entire perception range.

The pale purple specks of light were so small they were almost invisible, but each flash carried a sharp, almost piercing energy.

Unlike red flames that burn continuously, they light up intermittently, flashing on and off.

Each time it lights up, it's like a tiny lightning bolt flashing across the darkness—its explosive power is astonishing yet elusive.

Several kinds — Jiang Yuan silently counted in his mind: red, blue, cyan, brown, white, and black.

There is also that extremely rare yet incredibly sharp light purple.

He could feel it all.

They mingled together, each swimming and shining in the darkness, like a silent and magnificent sea of ​​stars.

He maintained his breathing rhythm, not letting the discovery disturb his mind.

He continued to perceive quietly, letting his mental energy slowly sweep across each point of light.

The red ones would pulsate slightly faster when they got close to his mental energy, as if they were being attracted and actively moving closer.

The blue color did not resist him, gently swirling around his spiritual energy.

The cyan color was elusive, but it remained within his perception range and did not drift away.

Although brown is the most silent, it will tremble slightly and emit a low response when mental energy approaches.

The white and dim points of light interact in completely different ways.

They are clearly distinct from each other; the dark light never sets foot in the area where the white light gathers, and vice versa, like two magnets that repel each other.

He tried to approach both of them simultaneously with his mental power. The white light took the initiative to meet him, while the dark light, upon sensing his mental power, slowly retreated a bit, but did not completely disappear. It simply hovered silently at a short distance away.

As for the few sparse light purple dots, they neither repelled nor actively approached his spiritual power; they simply flickered and disappeared on their own, remaining elusive.

You've entered a meditative state so quickly?

Tissa was quite surprised. Judging from his appearance, he might be able to construct a magic core in half a month, making him no less capable than herself.

She glanced at it a few more times, then left the room and gently closed the door.

-

The sun rises, and a new day begins as scheduled.

Outside the castle.

Inside the house of an ordinary family in "Tide Rising Town," a young girl sits quietly, as if awaiting the judgment of fate.

A familiar voice suddenly rang out from outside.

"Liz!"

"Brother!" The girl, Liz, quickly got up and pulled open the door.

A boy not much older than her was standing outside the door, breathing slightly heavily.

He was pale and thin, but his eyes were very determined.

This is her older brother, Aaron.

After their father passed away, they depended on each other for survival, each being the other's only support.

Aaron looked at his sister, his eyes filled with tenderness and reluctance, and said in a low voice, "Lord Qiyuan's horse is coming soon."

"Hmm." Liz lowered her head, her hands unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

The boy noticed her unease and tried to comfort her, saying, "I've heard that the new lord is a very kind person."

He paused, seemingly trying to convince himself, and continued, "Look, didn't he give us grain yesterday?"

Although the grain was barely enough for them to eat one or two meals.

But compared to the above, this is much, much easier to run.

Being able to distribute grain even once is already an immense favor.

This new lord may indeed be different from the others, and it was this point that made him determined to take his sister away.

Otherwise, he would never have agreed—if they stayed, both of them would starve to death.

"Yes." Shao Yuan nodded again.

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves rang out from outside the door.

Aaron quickly led Shao Yuan out the door.

Then a knight in armor appeared. He looked at Shao Qi expressionlessly and said in a deep voice, "Let's go."

"Brother—" Shao Qi called softly, and finally followed Qi Yuan away.

The boy stood there, waving his hand vigorously, his eyes full of reluctance.

My sister—she's determined to become a cyclist! He secretly vowed to himself.

The rider in the riding garden didn't urge the horses on; he simply let them walk slowly.

Liz followed behind the horse on foot and was led to an open space.

Several other young talents were already standing there.

Their faces showed the same tension as Liz's; some were clutching their clothes tightly, some were biting their lips, and their eyes were still red.

Seeing them, Liz's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, actually calmed down a little.

It turns out, there's more than one person I'm afraid of —

They followed the woman riding the horse, walking towards the vague outline of the building that could only be seen from afar.

That was the lord's castle.

Liz's mind was filled with random thoughts.

Yesterday, her brother told her that the castle was summoning servants.

Many people in the town still distrust the new lord and anyone in the castle.

Many of those who entered the castle as servants died mysteriously, never to see their families again.

The father went in to demand the execution of the law, but he also lost his life.

Liz was naturally unwilling to go, but she eventually agreed to run away.

Because she wanted to earn money so that her brother could have enough to eat.

This recruitment notice is different from the previous ones. It still clearly states that there is a wage of 20 copper coins!

However, most people were skeptical, otherwise there wouldn't have been so few people who came to take the job.

Twenty copper coins was a considerable sum, more than enough to feed the brother and sister and help them survive.

What kind of lord is that? — Liz wondered, before she knew it, she had been led by the horseman to the castle.

The rider gestured for them to wait outside the gate while he went into the castle.

Not long after, Liz saw a stunningly beautiful older woman run out from inside.

In comparison, Liz suddenly felt somewhat ashamed of her independence.

After the older woman stopped, she began to talk to them, instructing them on various rules.

Liz listened carefully and then realized that the woman in front of her was actually the lord's wife.

Even the imposing Lord Qiyuan was extremely respectful to her.

Just then, another person emerged from the castle.

He wore strange clothes, no armor, and was even more handsome than his brother.

No, she's still a little bit worse than her brother.

Liz secretly added a running comment in her mind.

Hearing the suppressed gasps and whispers of the girls around her, she realized that this was the lord.