Wizard: Starting With Synthesized Gems - Chapter 592

Chapter 589: The Senate’s Difficulties, the Water Cloud Barrier, and the Ruthless Falling Flowers

In the living room, Williams raised his hand and said to Locke, “Teacher… my original target was the Jinmian Mountain’s traditional permanent defensive force field [Mist and Rain], or the [Bamboo Sea Sword Formation] and [Water Cloud Barrier]!”

Locke nodded slightly. These three magics are the more common permanent defensive force fields in Golden Crown Mountain. They are magics that all botanical witches may choose.

Especially the water cloud barrier.

However, these three permanent defense spells are considered relatively good spell models. Although not unique to Golden Crown Mountain, only the seven major academies or some medium-sized wizard organizations have the complete spell model inheritance.

The Water Cloud Barrier is a magic that only the seven top wizard academies have. The complexity of its spell model is very high. It is not easy for wizards without background or who are not super geniuses to obtain it during the apprenticeship stage.

Locke waved his hand, and a magic book from the bookshelf in the living room came into his hand. “This is the magic book of the Water Cloud Boundary.”

Locke explained, “For a first-level wizard, the Water Cloud Barrier can be directly redeemed with Contribution Points. A Water Cloud Barrier costs only 1,500 Contribution Points. While that’s a lot, it’s the most prestigious permanent defensive force field in the Yunze Wetlands, so I bought it and learned a bit about it.”

Williams looked at the light blue magic book in Locke’s hand and swallowed.

This was something she had always dreamed of.

For the wizard apprentices of Jinmian Mountain, if the wizard instructor does not prepare learning materials for the Water Cloud Barrier for them, then if they want to obtain the learning materials for the Water Cloud Barrier, they can only participate in the competition.

This was her original purpose in participating in the Potions Relay Race.

Because the reward pool of the Sports Festival Potion Relay Race includes the magic book of “Water Cloud Barrier” as a reward list.

But she didn’t expect that for a first-class wizard apprentice like her, it was a dream that she had to pursue with all her strength, but for Locke, it was just an ordinary magic book on the bookshelf in the living room.

Locke said, “According to the library’s exchange agreement, I can lend this book to you.”

“It’s not difficult for me to obtain the information about the Water Cloud Boundary, but it’s very difficult to learn. It also requires special materials for casting spells. The unique magical plant [Cloud Sky Grass] beside the Yunze Lake and the special Fisherman’s Song Curse, as well as a piece of Water Cloud Porcelain.”

“Let’s not talk about the difficulty for now. But if your goal is the Water Cloud Barrier, I can help you. However, the Cloud Sky Grass is a first-ring magic plant, so it will cost a lot of money. The Fisherman’s Song Curse and Water Cloud Porcelain will also cost a lot of money.”

Locke explained, “The Water Cloud Barrier is a very famous permanent defensive force field in your Yunze Wetland. It cost quite a bit.”

“It combines the unique bard magic system of your Yunze Wetland with the magic porcelain magic system to create a permanent defensive force field magic that can only be learned in the Yunze Wetland.”

“Even assuming you can learn it, you’ll have to spend at least 100,000 magic stones to gather the resources needed to learn the Water Cloud Barrier.”

One hundred thousand magic stones is not a small amount for a wizard apprentice.

Of course, the Water Cloud Barrier, as a typical superior permanent defensive force field of the Yunze Wetland, has a powerful effect. The wizard who uses it will be surrounded by a barrier of clouds and water.

You can even borrow a bit of the world’s power to form a flowing cloud and water barrier that can absorb and rebound the opponent’s spell attacks.

It is a very superior permanent defensive force field.

It fully reflects the wizards of Yunze Wetland, who like to overcome strength with cleverness, overcome clumsiness with wisdom, and have an aesthetic of flexibility and perseverance.

Locke estimated that even if he were in his current state, without using the Peach Arc Thorn Arrow or the Brilliant Fern Spear, he would not be able to use normal magic to break the water cloud barrier used by a wizard in the first crystallization stage.

There is even a possibility that your spell may be rebounded by the opponent, causing you to suffer a great loss suddenly.

Williams gritted his teeth and suddenly said, “The Water Cloud Barrier is very good, but teacher, I heard from my best friends that you have a special permanent defensive force field, the Magic Forest Sanctuary.”

“Can I learn the Forest Sanctuary from you?”

Locke was stunned for a moment, then looked at Williams and said, “Your best friend’s news is quite well-informed.”

But when I think about it carefully, I did mention the Forest Sanctuary a few times when I was discussing magic with Daniel, Mason and others.

Therefore, it is not surprising that some students from Golden Crown Mountain have inquired about the Forest Sanctuary.

Gregor looked at Williams and whispered, “Williams, what is the Forest Sanctuary? What are you and the teacher talking about? I don’t understand a single word.”

Williams looked at Locke respectfully. Seeing that Locke had no intention of stopping him, he turned to Gregor and whispered, “The Forest Sanctuary is the teacher’s permanent defense field. It’s a special magic that can use multiple permanent defense fields at the same time.”

Gregor exclaimed in surprise, “Using multiple permanent defense fields simultaneously? Doesn’t that mean the teacher is equivalent to several people?”

Locke coughed and explained, “The Forest Sanctuary can only switch permanent defense fields. It’s just a platform. Among the permanent defense field type magic, it can only be considered relatively special. It is not invincible, and there is no ability to use multiple permanent defense fields at the same time.”

“It’s just that I developed the Hydra and Pentadra so that I can use the permanent defense field at the same time.”

Gregor looked at Locke with some excitement.

He is just more honest, not a fool, so he can naturally recognize the power of Locke’s forest sanctuary system.

Gregor thought of his two original targets, [Merciless Falling Flowers] and [Metasequoia Turtle Shell], and suddenly felt that the attraction had weakened.

“Teacher, I also want to learn the Forest Sanctuary.”

Locke was a little surprised by the requests from Williams and Gregor.

Because unlike people in other wizarding lands, wizards in Yunze Wetland generally do not consider using the defensive magic of other wizarding lands to establish their own permanent defensive force field. They generally prefer to choose local common defensive magic or defensive magic from the Star Sea.

However, if you think about it carefully, the Forest Sanctuary itself only provides a switching platform, which is fully capable of carrying the local permanent defensive magic.

Moreover, the Forest Sanctuary originated from Witch Mist, the mysterious ancient witch from the southeast corner.

Now that I think about it, Lilith’s Hut probably has an extraordinary heritage, and Witch Mist is definitely not a simple person.

Perhaps other wizarding organizations also have similar mysterious inheritances, but he used a series of methods to perfectly replicate the power system of the first dean of Lilith’s Hut in the first ring stage.

I am equivalent to possessing the power of the ancient Ms. Mist at the first ring stage.

Has the same panel and spell pool.

This is also the reason why I have become so powerful today.

Locke looked at the two and said, “Teaching you the Forest Sanctuary is not a problem. However, there is one thing: the Forest Sanctuary is very good, but its only drawback is that it costs money, and it is a growing, permanent defensive force field.”

“That means the initial advantage won’t be huge.”

“If you want to learn the Forest Sanctuary, you must be prepared to invest at least 500,000 magic stones in the early stages. After you become a first-ring wizard, if you want to obtain the full version of the Forest Sanctuary, you will need to invest approximately 1 million magic stones.”

“Are you mentally prepared for this?”

These words calmed Williams and Gregor down.

After all, the money Locke mentioned was indeed a lot for two wizard apprentices, so both of them were now caught in weighing the pros and cons.

But Williams made a decision quickly. She said to Locke, “Teacher, I have made up my mind. I want to learn the Forest Sanctuary, and I want to learn the best. Because I want to be the most powerful wizard.”

“It’s my honor to study with such a great wizard like you.”

“Besides, I’m confident I can earn that much money in the future,” Williams said proudly. “My entry, the seventh-place winner in the Association-level Breeder Competition, the Great Bluebird and Banana, has already been approached by a store partner to collaborate on producing more.”

“Also, I recently opened my own pharmacy and improved three apprentice-level potions. My current combined income is around 7,000 per month. As long as I save a little, I can save 5,000 magic stones per month.”

“You can save 60,000 magic stones in a year. 500,000 will only take five years to save.”

Williams blushed and said, “Anyway, I can get a loan. I can first get enough magic stones to build the Forest Sanctuary, and then slowly pay it back after I become a formal wizard.”

Locke nodded slightly.

Just like what he had done during his apprenticeship, Williams had his own pharmacy before coming to him and also had some cooperation with the magic plant shop.

In every way, she looks like herself during her apprenticeship.

During my apprenticeship, except for the last year, I could only earn about 10,000 magic stones every month.

All in all, Williams was able to make quite a bit of money during his apprenticeship.

Especially with the help of a large amount of flying magic plant information, her large bluebird banana products may not be able to help her win the first place in the competition, but they can help her make a lot of money in the magic plant shop.

After all, the Great Greenbird Banana is, in essence, the apprentice version of his own Great Greenleaf Dragonbird.

Every angle of the design embodies its own practical philosophical aesthetics.

From every angle, it is very practical.

It is indeed the apprentice-level flying magic plant that is most loved by the magic plant shops in the castle of the Dragon Blood Market.

If his predictions are correct, Williams’ future income should be able to increase from 7,000 a month to 8,000 a month, or even more.

Gregor on the side looked at Williams in amazement.

As an apprentice, he was still looking for a job. He worked as an apprentice-level trader in the Golden Peach Garden of the Dragon Blood Market, while Williams was already a small boss.

The gap is really huge.

He works as a trader at Golden Peach Garden, earning only 1,000 yuan a month!
Comparing yourself to others is really frustrating.

Williams said confidently, “Teacher, I want to learn the most powerful magic. Obtaining the most powerful magic is my wish.”

“So, I want to learn the Forest Sanctuary. Also, I heard that the Forest Sanctuary can help wizards at the first ring stage to improve their upper limit, allowing first-ring wizards to grow better. My goal is not just to become a first-ring wizard, so now that I have this opportunity, of course I have to seize it.”

“Please teach me about the Forest Sanctuary.”

Gregor, who was standing by, was about to speak when he heard this. He was still frightened by the huge cost of the Forest Sanctuary, so he said, “Teacher, then I’m not going to learn the Forest Sanctuary. That magic is really too expensive. Even if I take out a loan, I can’t pay it back.”

People in Yunze Wetland all have the concept of pre-consumption.

Gregor said, “I want to learn the ruthlessness of falling flowers.”

Locke nodded slightly, respecting their own choices.

He waved his hand, and a magic book flew backward from the bookshelf and landed in his hands. “Falling Flowers is a common high-level permanent defensive force field spell in the Yunze Wetlands. It requires the aid of the Disillusionment Flower and the Bard’s Heartbreak Spell.”

“Falling Flower can form a large number of pink petals around itself, which has a certain direct defensive counterattack capability. Countless petals are only to protect the wizard. This is a good choice.”

Gregor looked delighted because Locke affirmed his choice.

There are many kinds of permanent defensive force field magic in Yunze Wetland. When learning, you need the special chants of the bard to gain special power.

In other words, the permanent defensive force field magic here is different from that of other wizards. It is impossible for a wizard to learn it by just taking a book and finding a corner to study it by himself.

Instead, it requires a high degree of social collaboration.

It relies on a mature social system, assisted by potions, breeding, various spells of the bards, and the wonders of the earth discovered by the earth wizards.

Locke handed him the magic book. “You don’t have to try to exchange it for the Ruthless Flower Magic Book. I’ve already exchanged it. I’ll lend it to you to study. However, you’ll need to obtain the Disillusionment Flower and the Heartbreak Spell yourself.”

Gregor took the book from Locke and thanked him, “Teacher, thank you so much. Well, I’ll take it back and study.”

Locke nodded slightly. “I’ve exchanged for you entry into the Four Seasons Valley Secret Realm. Before you enter, ask me to sign your application, and you’re good to go.”

“I hope you can apply for the title of wizard candidate seed as soon as possible.”

Gregor swallowed. “Yes, Master. I will try my best.”

He obviously had doubts about whether he could obtain the highest apprentice title in Golden Crown Mountain and become a candidate for wizard seed.

After all, is he really that good?
After he left, Williams looked at Gregor’s back, frowned slightly, and then said to Locke: “Teacher, I think Gregor has no goals.”

“He seems different from us.”

Locke didn’t answer her immediately, but said, “Hmm? Can you tell me what’s different?”

Williams said to Locke, “Teacher, from the first moment I saw you, I noticed you were constantly reading magic books. You are busy every day. You take learning knowledge and exploring the unknown as fun, and you regard breaking the routine as a daily routine.”

“You are a wizard who is born to explore the truth. Just like the ideal wizard I read in books.”

“I feel like, teacher, you are more like a wizard from Yunze Wetland than the wizards from our Yunze Wetland.”

Locke smiled. “Williams, you’re using too much of a filter on me.”

Williams said, “And I compete with you only because I want to obtain the most powerful magic in the world. I just want to gain power.”

“My goal is much smaller than yours, but at least I know what I want. But Gregor doesn’t seem to know…”

“As for becoming a First-Ring Wizard… that is indeed his short-term goal, and he is working towards it. But that is not what he wants.”

Locke didn’t interrupt his student’s thoughts or accuse her, but continued to ask her, “Isn’t this what he wanted?”

Williams thought about it and seemed to have figured something out. He said to Locke, “Well, I’m pretty sure this isn’t what he wants. This is what Jin Mian Shan wants! He’s just following the study plan set by Jin Mian Shan and studying there.”

“I feel that Gregor is a very smart and energetic person. The reason why he seems mediocre is not because he is really mediocre, but because he has not found what he wants yet.”

Williams smiled sheepishly at Locke. “I’m sorry, teacher. I spoke too much again.”

“I once offended my previous wizard mentor because I was too talkative. He thought I was too stupid.”

Locke shook his head slightly. “We were all stupid when we were young.”

Locke remembered that he had expressed some opinions in front of Witch Sophia. Now he thinks that what he said back then was indeed very childish.

Witch Sophia never seemed to say anything about this.

Thinking of this, Locke looked at Williams and said, “However, you are right about one thing. Gregor really didn’t find what he wanted. But I can’t remind him of this.”

“Because it’s useless.”

“Unless he wants it himself, it’s useless for anyone to remind him,” Locke said. “The most precious thing in this world, besides talent, is the inherent motivation a wizard generates from wanting to achieve a certain goal.”

Both he and witch Sophia were pure wizards who wanted to seek the truth, while Williams was the kind of wizard who wanted powerful strength.

The witch Ekaterina seemed different from himself and others. Although Locke did not fully understand her, he always felt that she seemed different from ordinary wizards.

What she sought was not power, nor truth, nor anything emotional.

Gregor, on the other hand, continued to muddle through.

His potential has not been fully developed.

Locke looked at Williams and handed her the Forest Sanctuary Magic Book he had written for Albert.

“This is the magic book of the Forest Sanctuary. You will come to me every day to read this book. If you want to learn the Forest Sanctuary, you should start now.”

“Also, you need to collect at least three first-ring-level tree-type magical plants. Another problem is that you need at least one acre of magical farmland. If possible, it would be best if you could purchase a druid ring.”

“If all else fails, we’ll have to go to the market and rent some magic fields.”

Locke thought of his one-acre magic field under the big red banyan tree, which was very cheap, and said, “I have one acre of magic field under the big red banyan tree. One acre only costs 4,000 magic stones. If you need it in the future, I can sublease it to you.”

Williams took the spellbook from Locke in surprise. “Okay, thank you, teacher.”

At that moment, she eagerly held the magic book and went to the side to study.

Locke saw a reflection of his past in her.

He sat on the other side of the table in the living room, flipping through the Potions materials he had borrowed from the library, while glancing at Williams who was studying seriously.

Locke looked at the information in his hand and began to think about how to pass the fourth round of the ladder.

During this period, he would spend at least half an hour every day thinking about how to treat the necromancer in the Southern Witch City.

“The best solution is to make him give up his Abyssal Energy, or his Necromancer Energy, or his Transfiguration Energy.” Locke offered a solution. “Like a tangled rope, if you cut it, the knot will untie itself. This will save his life. But this solution will definitely not make it past the fourth round of the Ladder Test.”

Locke pondered. “To pass the fourth round of the ladder, I’ll need to further improve my understanding of potions and create recipes from scratch, which means I’ll need to possess vision and knowledge beyond the first level of potion science.”

“With my current level, it’s too difficult to achieve this in a short period of time.”

“One year…but there are other ways.”

Locke stood up, left the living room, walked outside the dormitory castle, and summoned a white cloud in the sky. That was the cloud whale.

Then, he jumped onto the Cloud Whale and headed to the Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion.

At the same time, Locke sat on the Cloud Whale and took out the Ganoderma Lucidum Magic Plant. He found that a liquefied wizard from the Student Affairs Department had contacted him and said that two of his students, Gregor and Williams, had a record of skipping public classes.

Now we have to deal with them.

Now, as a matter of courtesy, you have to ask for your own opinion.

Locke frowned at this. “What’s wrong with the people in the Student Affairs Department? Isn’t it normal for first-class wizard apprentices to sometimes skip public classes?”

Locke noticed something unusual.

He was cautious and did not choose to reply immediately. Instead, he took a screenshot of the message and sent it to Team Leader Celt. Seeing that he did not reply, he probably did not see it for a while, so he went to the Quetzalcoatl Ancient Pavilion first to inquire about the information needed to pass the fourth ladder.

At the same time, in the office of the Academic Affairs Department in the [Glass Garden] Castle, which is managed by the Golden Crown Mountain Senate, several first-ring wizards were discussing.

A First Ring Crystallized Wizard from the Senate said to the First Ring Liquefied Wizard who sent the message, “How’s it going? Did Augustine reply to you?”

The staff member working on the first liquefaction stage shook his head. “Deputy Director, not yet.”

“He probably didn’t see it. But why did you ask me to keep an eye on the absence records of two students and make such a fuss about it? Although not attending class violates school rules, generally speaking, we don’t make too much of such things.”

The Vice Minister of Student Affairs sneered. “If you insist on asking, that’s fine. I’m just afraid you’ll regret asking.”

“This person is a candidate for the Academic Committee. The Senate is very unhappy with his participation in the Magic Combat Tournament.”

“There was already a researcher on their academic committee. Now there’s another one.”

“So, let’s give him some trouble.”

(End of this chapter)