Comprehensive network wizard, magic emperor.

Chapter 231 Disciples, Yearning for the Source of Demonic Power

At the crack of dawn, a fire-worshiping divination was performed on the cape beach.

After finishing the slow sacrificial dance, Lin Bo did not trigger the skill check of the Double Blade Whirl Dance because he did not put himself into a state of exhaustion.

Whether one is physically exhausted or mentally drained, the effects of the Gift of Sleeping Snakes will be diminished.

Without exhausting your strength, the only way to gain proficiency is to increase practice time and practice repeatedly until a fleeting inspiration sparks and you gain a new understanding of the skill, at which point there is a chance to trigger a casting judgment.

The Double-Edged Whirlwind Technique had already reached a bottleneck, so putting it aside for now wouldn't be a big deal. Lin Bo planned to use this rest period to develop a set of moves that suited his personal style, so he could practice them intensively next spring to catch up. It would be a case of sharpening the axe before chopping wood.

Similarly, although it is inconvenient to practice mantra magic, you can focus your energy on improving your divination skills and study more fragments of knowledge related to mysticism (truth), which will greatly help your future practice efficiency.

Since the Sleeping Serpent state is not suitable for aggressive play, Lin Bo announced in the [Giant's Wilderness] channel that he was temporarily withdrawing from team battles, which drew a chorus of wails and blessings. Everyone expressed their understanding and eagerly awaited the return of their mage brother.

There's no need to pause [Distant Star Botanical Garden], [Sea Spirit Altar], and [Mechanical Factory], as the battles are too easy. Lin Bo won't even run out of spell power by completing the entire course; it's like taking a leisurely stroll after a meal.

Since reaching Lv10, the level penalty has caused Lin Bo to run out of experience points again. Before acquiring a new high-level reverberation, he was already idle, so using it to pass the slumbering snake period was perfect.

When he returned to the lighthouse, his seven old apprentices had already gathered outside the courtyard.

Last night, the mage ascended to the dragon class, and the radiance of his magical power swept across the planet and the universe. His ancient majesty has already made the six newly arrived recipients tremble with fear and submission. Their expressions and actions are even more timid and cautious than when they first met yesterday, and they lower their heads, not daring to look at the great mage who is walking towards them.

Only the astrologer, being the senior, understood the Archmage's temperament and magnanimity, and thus dared to look up and observe, immediately noticing the unprecedented fatigue displayed by the Night Watchmen.

Due to a slowed metabolism and sluggish bodily functions, the Grand Master, who had been exposed to the cold wind, appeared pale and sickly, with his drooping eyelids adding to his pallor.

Lin Bo greeted the apprentices with good morning. Seeing the astrologer hesitate, he smiled and asked, "You've read several medical books; could you possibly diagnose my symptoms?"

The astrologer roused himself and looked more closely, but the more he looked, the more confused he became, leaving him speechless.

The apprentice, dressed as a barber, cautiously looked up and raised his hand, saying, "Grand Master, you seem to be very sleep-deprived?"

Lin Bo nodded approvingly, "Since you have a medical background, then work even harder and embark on the right path of alchemy as soon as possible."

He surveyed his apprentices: astrologers, witches, barbers, magicians, grocers, jewelers, and mechanics. They were mostly wanderers, all prematurely aged, with graying hair and decaying bodies. If nothing unexpected happened, they would all die before him, their teacher.

These recipients possess the learning enthusiasm of youth, the action-oriented ability of middle-aged people, and the worldly wisdom of the elderly. Although their minds are chaotic and complex, their aspirations are firm enough, and they hold a sincere heart in pursuing miracles. They are indeed the best group of magic students in the world.

Lin Bo didn't need to persuade them to study. The apprentices often exchanged ideas and filled in the gaps in their knowledge, creating a very good atmosphere. Last night, the six newcomers had already thoroughly learned the little bit of basic astrologer knowledge the astrologer had just acquired.

Lin Bo opened the courtyard gate and led the apprentices inside, where they gathered around the table to eat together.

Breakfast was more lavish than usual. Ironclad had been busy for two hours, and his skills were becoming increasingly impressive, with consistently high-quality and delicious dishes.

As more people ate, the table became crowded and noisy. The two apprentices sitting to Lin Bo's left and right were so frightened that they hunched their shoulders and buried their heads in their hands, eating like rabbits with their arms tucked into their chests, afraid that any large movements would bump into the Grand Master.

Upon learning from the astrologer that they would have to dine together like this every day from now on, they looked distressed, yet couldn't help but curl the corners of their mouths into a smile.

With the number of apprentices at the Lighthouse increasing, personnel allocation became particularly important. These seasoned veterans didn't need the Grand Master to worry about it; they discussed it amongst themselves and quickly arranged the shifts for each position.

Those who guarded the medicine cabinet, swept the courtyard, processed the medicinal herbs, and stewed the medicine all took turns doing their jobs, with experienced people mentoring newcomers, and no one causing trouble. If they weren't assigned a task, they would conscientiously pick up a book and study.

If there are no visitors to the lighthouse, Limbo will work with his apprentices, correcting errors, or stroll along the cape, discussing magical knowledge and offering guidance.

Although the Grand Master appeared tired and exhausted, his lectures were remarkably clear and fluent. He answered questions and explained concepts in just a few words, with an effortless ease, often without hesitation, demonstrating his solid foundation.

The questions raised by the apprentices were also of great reference value to Lin Bo, allowing him to understand the comprehension abilities of ordinary spellcasters and the difficulties they faced.

From this day forward, he will begin compiling magic textbooks for spellcasters in this world. The four compulsory subjects—alchemy, runes, rituals, and enchanting—supplemented by spellcasting, hand seals, and meditation, will form a complete educational system.

Lin Bo estimates that it will take him one or two months to compile the first edition of the textbook. If a spellcaster completes this part of the study, it will be equivalent to a bachelor's degree in natural philosophy education, when compared horizontally.

As for the advanced doctoral system, Lin Bo himself is still a bit lacking, but that doesn't stop him from studying and organizing teaching materials at the same time, which is also a kind of mutual learning between teachers and students.

Due to a lack of qualified teachers, the magic education system established by the Lighthouse Administrator relies heavily on self-learning abilities.

That afternoon, a town resident brought his son to visit the night watchman, saying that the child had been crying and screaming as if he had a hysterical episode the previous night.

Lin Bo remembered the child; they had met briefly during the hurricane, and the child clearly recognized him as well.

The watchman smiled and put a finger to his lips, indicating it was a secret. The boy nodded repeatedly. "He's healthy, nothing to worry about. Don't worry about last night. He'll be fine when he grows up. If he ever feels unwell again, take him to the lighthouse as soon as possible."

The townspeople thanked them and left with their sons.

The Grand Master's apprentices all recognized that the boy was a newly awakened recipient of the Gift.

The witch's eyes lit up. For many years, she had been passionate about teaching younger generations to embark on the path of magic, serving as a guide and mentor to many recipients of the Gift. She couldn't contain herself and asked the Archmage why he didn't accept the child.

“I am not capable of teaching children,” Lin Bo replied briefly.

“Great Master, I am willing to teach him,” the witch said respectfully.

Her companion tugged at her sleeve and shook his head slightly, indicating that this was unwise.

Lin Bo paused for a moment, then said, "You don't have much time left."

“That’s right, but Archmage, how much better it would be to use this old candle of mine to light a new lamp.” The witch’s eyes gleamed, unafraid to meet the Night’s Watchman’s gaze.

Lin Bo then learned of her lifelong aspirations and beliefs, and nodded, saying, "Then, do as you please. How you choose to live your life is entirely your own business."

The witch lowered her head, and the apprentices responded in unison.

After that, the witch would always visit the boy in town whenever she had free time, using some little magic tricks to attract his interest, teach him to recognize his talents correctly, and gradually guide him onto the right path.

To avoid misleading the children, the witch would spend more time studying diligently, and although she was a little tired, her learning progress was among the best.

The impact of Lin Bo's advancement is far from over. All the recipients of the Gifted World have sensed the presence of the Archmage, especially those in the Sail Islands, who are trying to find out the truth and are slowly converging on Stone Tower Town.

The apprentices of the lighthouse settled down on the cape and set up tents, preparing to build houses to protect the great mage's dwelling.

The jeweler planned to build a spacious and comfortable mansion, while his companions, following the astrologer's example, intended to build only a small hut. He went to Kimberley to purchase a large amount of building materials and expensive furniture, and hired a construction team, specifically choosing the edge of a promontory to avoid noise disturbance.

From the day the mansion broke ground, the jeweler frequently went to the construction site to supervise and also had to deal with the foreman, keeping him extremely busy.

Before they knew it, the apprentices' huts were completed one after another, while the mansion was only laid down. The companions had already mastered several words of Gudorei and begun to cast simple spells, while the jeweler was still lingering outside the door.

One morning, as fog blanketed the cape, the apprentices chanted incantations to dispel the mist, while the jeweler, merely pretending to be a member of the group, opened his mouth to join the ranks. The high priest, witnessing this, never reprimanded them or showed the slightest displeasure.

The jeweler dismissed the construction team that morning, leaving the mansion's foundation and piled-up building materials abandoned on the edge of the promontory, slowly overgrown with weeds. He then chose a new site next to his companions' residence and started construction himself.

On the day the house was built, the other companions came to help without hesitation.

With the mastery of spells and enchanted tools, labor becomes much easier, and even a group of old and frail mayflies can build sturdy structures.

Before casting spells, Lighthouse apprentices need to draw magical energy from the outside, which they used to do by taking secret medicines. However, after learning the true magical incantations, they no longer need to rely on drug ingredients to stimulate their minds.

Therefore, they discussed and adjusted the formula together, and created a new harmless potion on the alchemy table, the only function of which was to allow magical energy to flow into the body.

After the new drug was made and its effectiveness was proven through experiments, they were so excited that they presented the finished product to the Grand Master and asked for his opinion.

During this time, Lin Bo used the suppressive power of the dragon language of the ancient things to discover the true names of many magical and natural things, but discovering the true names of the dragon language was a difficult step at every turn.

For example, he tried touching the microcurrents and sensing their words through touch, but he could not find another sound that could silence them.

Only after mastering the Dragon Language can we use the "Command and Appeal" trait to forcibly demand the real name.

He took the potions presented by the apprentices, gently sniffed and tasted them, sensing the dragon language spoken by the whale oil magic, listening to it recount its trials and tribulations, and even more distant stories about the source of the magic energy—deep in the vast ocean.

The whales in this world are most likely not born magical creatures; the miraculous energy within them is of external origin.

Lin Bo put down the potion, recounted the apprentices' preparation process, offered a few suggestions for improvement, and then expressed his appreciation.

A small cheer rang out from inside the lighthouse.

The Night's Watchman smiled and gazed at the endless ocean.

It's time to try and uncover the truth about the source of the demonic energy. He and the spellcasters of this world both need more magical energy.

(End of this chapter)