Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 1315 - 523: Answering Questions with Questions_3

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Previously on Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots...

Ron learns from the Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide that understanding the essence behind ingredients, not just their form, is key to alchemy. He realizes the Guide has been teaching him effective teaching methods by using a Socratic approach, prompting him to question if the Guide itself might be more than just a book, perhaps housing a consciousness.

This vague response only strengthened Ron’s suspicions.

But wisely, he chose not to press further.

Some secrets are best kept to oneself; no need to lay everything bare, or it might lead to awkwardness.

"Anyway, thank you for your guidance."

Ron could only sincerely express his gratitude:

"Whether you’re a replica or... something else, you’ve truly helped me grow a lot."

"Ha, smart and polite kids are always likable."

A smiling face reappeared on the book pages:

"Now, go practice your new understanding.

Remember, the best learning always comes from hands-on experience."

"And..." the text in the book added:

"You possess more talent for teaching than imagined.

Perhaps that’s why of all the choices in the treasury, you just ’happened’ upon the book that suits you."

This final sentence brought a strange feeling to Ron’s heart.

A matter of fate, or a carefully crafted layout?

Maybe this mystery will forever remain unsolved.

Over the next few days, Ron began a unique "ingredient exploration" during class breaks.

He no longer restricted himself to traditional cooking materials, instead using Elemental Perception to find natural products with specific essences.

Among the mid-level branches of the Tree of Life, he discovered a peculiar plant known as "Solar Berries."

These berries resemble miniature suns, emitting a gentle golden glow on the surface.

The most fascinating aspect is that upon full ripeness, they release massive heat energy in a short time, akin to a miniature star’s outburst.

"This is the perfect embodiment of the essence of fire."

Ron carefully picked these berries:

"It’s not just about high temperatures; it’s the release of passion and conversion of energy."

However, processing these berries proved more challenging than expected.

Physical squeezing would cause premature energy release, destroying the berries’ essential "fiery nature."

He tried various methods and ultimately found that only by using Spiritual Power for guidance could he extract the purest Fire Element Essence.

This process required extremely delicate control:

It needed to activate energy conversion inside the berries without causing too violent an explosion.

Like conducting a precise symphony, each note had to be perfectly placed.

In the root zone of the Tree of Life, he found a magical plant called "Resonance Moss."

This moss is semi-transparent blue-green, creating ripples like water waves when touched.

Most impressively, it automatically harmonizes different types of magic power fluctuations around it, bringing conflicting energies into harmony.

"This is the essence of water—embracing and flowing."

Handling Resonance Moss was relatively simple, but maintaining its activity required care.

Ron learned to nourish the moss with gentle Life Energy, allowing it to retain its harmonizing effect even when removed from its native environment.

The search for Wind Element was the most engaging.

High above Green Ring No.2, countless tiny microorganisms that were almost invisible to the naked eye floated.

These life forms, known as "Echo Spores," specialize in transmitting information and energy between different ecological zones.

They act as living Messengers, carrying the "dialogues" of the entire colony.

"Freedom and communication—that indeed is the core spirit of the wind."

Catching Echo Spores required immense patience and skill.

Ron created a special energy grid, beginning to "invite" them to participate in the cooking process.

Only when the spores "voluntarily" gather could their energy transmission activity be maintained.

As for the Earth Element, he found the answer deep in the mines of the Stove Star People’s habitation area.

There, he discovered "Silent Mine Salt," formed under great pressure, with a highly stable structure, embodying the deepest tranquil forces of the earth.

"Stability and carrying—this mine salt has endured geological changes over countless years, perfectly interpreting the essence of the earth element."

But handling Silent Mine Salt presented the biggest technical challenge.

The molecular structure of this mineral is extraordinarily solid, making it almost impossible to disassemble through conventional means.

Alchemy Solvents would disrupt its internal energy balance, and thermal treatment would transform its tranquil earth nature into a Frenzy.

After numerous failures, Ron conceived an innovative method:

Using a miniature [Spiritual Shock].

This involves using high-frequency spiritual oscillations to precisely loosen its molecular chains without damaging the overall structure of the mine salt.

This skill requires compressing the intensity of [Spiritual Shock] to a minimal degree while maintaining high precision.

Like using a scalpel instead of a sledgehammer, every oscillation must be perfectly executed.

After countless practice sessions, Ron finally mastered this "micro-carving" level of Spiritual Power control.

[Spiritual Shock (Mastery) Experience Points + 1]

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With all substitute ingredients prepared, the real test was only just beginning.

Crafting Multi-element Soup with these new materials required a complete redesign of the cooking process.

The passion of Solar Berries must harmonize with the agility of Echo Spores, not conflict;

Resonance Moss must exert its harmonizing effect at the right moment;

Silent Mine Salt must provide a stable foundation, bearing the symphony of all elements.

The first attempt ended with an explosion in the pot.

The energy release of the Solar Berries was too fierce, instantly evaporating all liquid components.

In the second attempt, he overly suppressed the Fire Element, causing the soup to become bland like lukewarm water.

In the third attempt, too much Silent Mine Salt led all active elements into a state of slumber.

Each failure deepened Ron’s understanding of the interactions between elements.

He began to realize that these new ingredients are not merely "substitutes" for old ones; they each possess unique characters and needs.

The key to success was not to force them into an old model but to create a new way of harmony.

[Elemental Perception (Mastery) Experience Points + 1]

...

After a period of intensive practice, Ron was thrilled to discover an exciting phenomenon:

The efficiency of this "life-based cultivation" was surprisingly comparable to the high-intensity training previously in the Main World.

His proficiency in various relevant Skills was steadily increasing.

Moreover, his Spirit also received adequate rest.

The fatigue and anxiety caused by excessive pressure had completely vanished, replaced by a sense of effortless ease.

"So that’s it..."

That night, Ron sat in his dormitory reflecting on a day’s cultivation achievements:

"During the Apprenticeship Period and Morning Star Level rigorous cultivation, certainly brought evident progress, but also made me often feel mentally drained.

The more fatigued, more irritable, more impatient I became, the more numbed my mind grew over time..."

"Indeed, the path of cultivation must balance tension and relaxation to endure, which is also the philosophy of the ancestors."