Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

Harvey has been out gathering intelligence for several days, but there has been no sign of him, and no one knows what progress he has made.

Ian is now forced to constantly practice witchcraft, and his path of cultivation has actually gone astray.

"Let's fix it after we deal with Nolan."

No matter how powerful one's sorcery becomes, it cannot grant longevity. And even in battle, nothing beats the exhilaration of overwhelming one's cultivation level.

He has few spells at his disposal, and most of them are low-level spells with no potential. Spending a lot of time practicing them might lead to their obsolescence in the future, which would be a waste of time and effort.

However, he felt that he could continue practicing the magic of "Crystal Energy Barrier" for the time being.

It consumes little mental energy when casting, and the proficiency increases very quickly when practicing.

Just now, I broke through to the proficiency stage and it has some practical value.

With a slight thought, the control panel was brought up.

[Level: Intermediate Wizard Apprentice (14%)]

[Talent: Moderate Light Affinity]

【Skill: Star Moon Low-Level Meditation Technique: Proficient (281/400)】

Wizard's Hand: Mastery (297/400)

Frost Ray: Break Limit 1 time (36/800) (Break Limit Special Effect: 1. Twin)

Vigilant Eye: Proficient (261/400)

Bloodline Purification Technique: Beginner (63/200)

Crystal Energy Barrier: Proficient (0/400)

Awakening Potion: Control (395/400)

Rock Bear Potion: Beginner (8/400)

Basic Potion Identification: Mastery (143/400)

Ian frowned slightly; apart from the "Clarity Potion," the proficiency of the other skills hadn't changed much.

He put away the panel, his hands moved rapidly, and he chanted a series of incantations.

"Kryst'thal!"

The syllables Ian uttered were Tua, the common language of the wizarding world.

After he finished chanting the incantation, a semi-transparent, curved rectangular shield quickly materialized in front of him.

The shield was just the right size to completely cover Ian's front. Overall, the shield had a very fine frosted glass texture, and the internal structure was vaguely visible.

On the surface of the shield, tiny hexagonal grid patterns shimmer with iridescent colors under the sunlight.

These patterns are not deliberately created, but rather a reflection of the internal structure.

On the pattern, extremely thin streams of energy flow along the edges of the hexagon.

With a thought, Ian's shield began to spin rapidly around him.

He felt his mental energy being slowly depleted in an extremely small amount. When he made another thought, the shield suddenly stopped, floating motionless in front of him.

He had just tested the effectiveness of the protection, and it was easily destroyed with just one punch, leaving him somewhat disappointed.

"Ian, come out quickly, Steward Malena wants to see you."

Clayton shouted loudly from outside, his voice somewhat urgent.

Ian deactivated his shield, strode forward to open the door, and saw that Clayton's expression was a little off; he seemed very excited.

"Clayton, what happened?"

"Harvey is injured. He just got back to the store, and the manager told me to tell you to go to the front desk."

Clayton quickly finished explaining, then grabbed Ian and turned to leave.

Ian was speechless. "Harvey's injured, why are you making that face?"

He guessed that Harvey might have run into Nolan and obtained some important information.

Marlena said that Harvey was a very experienced veteran, so how did he get injured?

It seems that Harvey was still a step behind when facing a true genius.

Ian entered the front hall and saw Malena sitting at the head of the table, Harvey on his left, and a middle-aged woman on his right, Christine, another potion maker in the shop.

He noticed Harvey's expression; the injury didn't seem serious.

"Come sit here and let Harvey tell you the details," Malena beckoned to Ian.

Harvey glanced at Malena, then at Ian, and began to speak.

"I was outside town just now, and Nolan and I were just testing each other out; it wasn't a real fight."

I have a general idea of ​​this person's strength; he is indeed very strong. However, with me, Manager Malena, Clayton, and Christine working together, our chances of success should be quite good.

Seeing the four of them all ready to go, Ian knew that if Nolan were to be exposed, he would attract countless people to hunt him down.

"You're also here for the Flower of Tranquility?" He was referring to Clayton and Christine.

"Ian, you don't understand what the Flower of Tranquility means to a senior apprentice."

Clayton's tone was full of emotion, and Ian shook his head inwardly.

The treasure is good, but haven't you considered the dangers involved? It's as if you can take it as soon as you make a move.

"Marlena, you didn't seem to have any intention of vying for the Flower of Tranquility before, why the sudden change..."

Malena's expression turned serious. "I just received a message from Lady Elivia. There might be changes at the Tower in six months. I need to break through to become a formal wizard as soon as possible."

Ian's heart skipped a beat. "What's going on now?"

"Let me speak," Harvey said, taking over the conversation. "The relationship between Shadowmoon Tower and the Crimson Court has become increasingly tense recently, and war may break out."

Ian had heard of the Crimson Court, a large wizarding organization next door, whose strength surpassed that of the Shadowmoon Tower.

The Crimson Court belongs to the dark wizarding forces, and acts in a bloody and brutal manner, often sacrificing civilians in blood, completely adhering to the principle of the survival of the fittest.

"What's the point of calling me here? I'm just an intermediate apprentice."

Ian sensed something was wrong and quickly explained that he was weak; he didn't want to face Nolan right now!

"Ian, haven't you been looking for ray-based witchcraft? I happen to have a book on hand."

Harvey pulled out a book and looked at Ian.

"Nolan's target is you. As long as you lure him out without him having to fight, this sorcery will be yours."

Christine also took out a piece of parchment and handed it to Ian.

"Ian, you haven't taken the Rock Bear Potion you recently concocted yet, have you? I have a recipe here for a neutralizing potion, but it's a little incomplete. This is my payment."

Clayton said he had nothing of note to offer in terms of paying with magic stones.

Malena looked into Ian's eyes. "You need to think this through. This is dangerous. No one here can force you to do this unless you're willing to be bait."

Ian looked at the parchment and books in his hands and calmed down.

"I was the one who brought this on, and since there's a reward, I'm willing to accept it."

Although he was somewhat cautious, he wasn't truly cowardly. With so many people helping him deal with Nolan, he wouldn't miss the opportunity.

Marlena didn't try to persuade her any further and simply tossed a ring over.

"I have a protective ring here, which was once used by the sorceress Elivia. It can temporarily protect you. Take it for self-defense."

Ian asked the others for some more potions to restore his spirit, ensuring he could cast spells dozens of times in a row, and his mood gradually calmed down.

"Everyone is going all out in this operation, determined to capture the Flower of Tranquility. Everyone will get a share."

Malena spoke, setting the tone for the matter; action was imperative.

At this moment, she was dressed in a dark red hunting outfit, looking heroic and spirited.

Ian sighed inwardly, "It seems I haven't truly integrated into the operating rules of the wizarding world yet."

This is a cruel wizarding world where anyone is willing to risk their life for their own path of cultivation.

Although this was somewhat forced upon them, it can't be said that Harvey and the others were wrong. This matter was entirely in line with the principles of wizarding conduct; it was just too sudden, and he wasn't mentally prepared at all.

Next, the five discussed their plan in the hall. To avoid attracting other senior apprentices, Ian should go to a secluded place.

They are secretly working together, and there are many unpredictable risks involved that Ian must deal with on his own.

As Ian listened to the plan, he silently felt the raging power within him, then looked at the "Twin" effect on the panel.

"Let's see what level I've reached after hiding at home and cultivating for so long."