"Of course, if you refuse, it won’t affect the current deal. It’s just that obtaining the Sixth Ring Meditation Method like now would be nearly impossible."
He truly didn’t want to take the risk. If all else failed, he could slowly integrate lower-level meditation methods. Given his understanding of the Power of Synthesis, it shouldn’t be a big problem.
"Is there something special about me?"
Faced with Lin Suo’s questions, Reynolds shook his head.
"It’s not that you’re special, but rather, it’s me being in the right place at the right time."
"You should be aware, Wizards from the First to the Third Ring are only Lower Grade. Their power is limited, and without a background, you couldn’t even enter the Padolon Wizard Association."
"Of course, what you are doing now could allow you into the ruling class of the Dan Dong Empire. If Migaron is willing to cultivate you, you could possibly qualify for the Empire’s Golden Academy in the future."
"But even then, there’s a fixed ceiling. Sixth Ring? Ninth Ring?"
"Have you ever considered what’s above the Ninth Ring?"
Lin Suo was rendered speechless.
Although one should plan ahead, he really had never considered the existence beyond the Ninth Ring. It felt far too distant and unreachable.
"To break through above the Ninth Ring, the concentration of Magic Rings is of the utmost importance. They must be purposefully and strategically concentrated on complementary Rings of the same system."
"The Magic Rings can be weak, but they must not be chaotic. After all, besides the witchcraft corresponding to the Magic Rings, a Wizard can still learn others, just with less power."
"You know of the Roselady, right?"
Lin Suo nodded in response.
"The Roselady was originally a Wild Witch. Using her beauty, she became the Countess of the Dan Dong Empire and established the White Tower due to certain circumstances."
"Do you think one could climb to an even higher position than hers?"
Reynolds sighed as he said this, then continued to discuss the issue of Magic Rings.
"The Roselady appropriated the family heritage of an Empire Earl. She knows the key to what lies above the Ninth Ring."
"Therefore, even if the Magic Rings she has concentrated on are weaker, they form a systematic and complementary role."
"Wild Growth, Parasitic Rose, Thorny Demon Spur, Natural Affinity, Overhealing – these five types of witchcraft are the Magic Rings she has concentrated on, encompassing both the Plant System and Life System witchcraft."
"Once she breaks through the Ninth Ring, as long as she maintains her current system, she will naturally be able to see further down the road."
Reynolds poured himself a cup of tea.
Looking at the hesitant Lin Suo, he placed another bet.
"Mud Dragon Transformation is a branch of the Element School, a promotion path for Earth Wizards. You seem to have a Talent for Earth Witchcraft, I can provide you with the relevant knowledge."
"Green Grass Healing is part of the Plant System, a branch of the Life School, also known as the Wild Wizard."
"The Shape Shifting Technique represents a branch of the Magic Spell School, one of the necessary conditions for a Transformation Wizard’s promotion."
"All related knowledge, I can provide to you for a fee, how about it?"
At this point, the hesitation, uncertainty, and concerns that Lin Suo originally had all vanished.
His expression returned to calm, but his eyes blazed like flames, exuding a strong confidence.
"Good, I knew there wouldn’t be any—What! You refuse?!!"
Reynolds’ eyes bulged, finding it incredibly unbelievable. The offer had already surpassed the bottom line of a Wild Wizard, tempting enough for them to stake their lives on it.
Soon after, he asked again with a furrowed brow.
Lin Suo shook his head, silent.
But in his heart, he had another consideration. If Reynolds hadn’t mentioned the existence above the Ninth Ring, hadn’t used the Roselady as an example, hadn’t revealed that he knew all of Lin Suo’s recent activities,
the temptation and under the impetus of youthful impulse, he might indeed have accepted.
So much that it wasn’t worth risking his life for.
Moreover, Reynolds, that greedy monster, the more he is given, the more anxious he becomes.
Lin Suo has always been very aware of his own status and position. What is a Wild Wizard? Rats! Materials! Goods!
And Reynolds is a member of the Court Wizards, at least an Upper Grade Wizard with a strength between the Seventh Ring to Ninth Ring.
Even if, as he said, there are special reasons, that’s still no reason for him to be involved in it.
Lin Suo always felt that it had something to do with the Twilight Power studied by the Late Bell Church.
After all, during the last war of destruction, Alder never displayed any characteristics of the Twilight Power.
And by chance, he came to know many inside stories.
The whole matter seemed reasonable, but in reality, every aspect of it was revealing a strange and peculiar taste.
Alder was defeated too easily.
This did not match the powerful strength of a Fifth Ring Wizard. Of course, the support of the Giant Beast Family from the North Sea was not to be underestimated, but one could not deny the possibility of Alder strategically retreating.
The reason Lin Suo moved to the outskirts of the city,
Verbally, he trusted the official handling capacity of the Empire, believing they would not let the disaster of the Wizard World affect the common people of Koster.
In his heart though, he felt a lack of safety.
Even if the possibility was extremely low, he had to cut it off completely!
Not to participate, not to know, not to enter.
This was his attitude. The danger level was already maxed out. If it weren’t for the fact that he had arranged things with Titan in advance, he probably would not return to the city for half a year to a year.
He only wished for safety, not willing to take risks.
Seeing Lin Suo not speaking, Reynolds sighed and pretended to be very disappointed.
Lin Suo placed the book on the metal table.
Silently bowed and asked to be excused.
Never to return again!
The old guy is rotten to the core!!
The young mistress of this family, Vera, came downstairs and walked over to Reynolds, saying,
"Teacher, he didn’t agree?"
Reynolds was somewhat depressed and muttered,
"This youngster has already reached Official Level in physique, I thought a little temptation might inspire the enthusiasm of a young man. Looking at what he has done, he doesn’t seem like someone who is timid and fearful."
"Sigh, I’ll have to try someone else."
"Is that what you call a little temptation..."
Vera’s lovely face bore a slight grievance.
"Those who went to Late Bell Island this time got trapped by the Dusk Shrine, we must find a volunteer to go in place of Sister Rose, teacher... there is not much time left."
"I know, um... how about this, try to sway Purple Orchid, those pirates love this sort of thing the most."
Koster, Mixed Blood District.
Lin Suo spent a temporary night in the Rhein Bookstore, only to find the elf fruit shop next door had been replaced by a restaurant.
He couldn’t help looking up at the moon in the sky, bright and beautiful, its light soft and delicate, truly captivating.
Completely out of touch, huh~
He pushed the door to enter the house and lay on the couch in the lobby on the first floor, closing his eyes in thought.
As for Reynolds, go there less in the future, just send someone to deliver the monthly supply of Magic Stones, he was sure this guy had ill intentions, but he didn’t have any intention of making a forceful move.
Still somewhat principled, so keep a little note of it, and settle the score later.
He didn’t take the compensation Reynolds offered.
A month later, he would be able to get it from Tominoos, showing the importance of having the right channels, but for the moment he was short on Magic Stones.
He would need to increase the supply.
As for Migaron, that had to wait. After acquiring a noble title, then he could engage in proper exchanges of interest.
For now, this is as far as his enterprises go.
To develop further, he needs to get an equivalent from the Wizard World.