Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

After breaking through the limits of meditation, Ian's life was once again filled with a tense pace.

Complete the daily potion quota at the camp, practice witchcraft, meditate deeply, and repeat the same routine over and over again.

The "acceleration" effect did indeed speed up Ian's advancement in realm.

However, this also led to the complete loss of effectiveness of the [Awakening Potion], which he has now decisively abandoned.

He now uses two [Mind-Concentrating Potions] daily for cultivation, which is considered an extremely extravagant act.

Faced with a lull in his use of meditation aids, Ian quickly weighed his options.

He planned to exchange for the [Mind-Concentrating Potion] first, and then exchange for the recipe to refine it himself once he had enough contribution points.

This potion is expensive, costing 45 contribution points per serving, but it's worth the price.

It not only greatly aids meditation but also slightly increases mental strength, making it one of the most coveted potions among most advanced apprentices.

His original plan was to exchange for the potions at the Star Leaf Potions Shop, but now that he was on the front lines of the war, he could only buy them nearby.

Right now, his main goal is clear: to accumulate proficiency in both types of ray magic and move towards breaking through his limits again.

On the other hand, you need to accumulate contribution points to exchange for new meditation methods and the recipe for "Concentration Potion".

The next day, there was a knock on the door of the alchemy room.

Hank arrived as scheduled, bringing what Ian had been hoping for—several portions of the essence blood of the Rock Armored Demon Bear, as well as some auxiliary materials needed for the crafting process.

"Ian, this is the first batch." Hank placed the materials on the table, his voice still hoarse.

"As agreed, the essence blood belongs to you, and I will pay you the contribution points in installments."

Ian inspected the materials; their quality was excellent, and he was satisfied.

He took out the [Rock Bear Potion] that he had prepared beforehand. Dense golden threads moved actively within the blood crystal-like potion.

"It's a pleasure working with you, Captain Hank." Ian handed over the potion.

Hank took the medicine, tightened his fingers slightly, and nodded emphatically: "I will never forget this favor."

After the transaction was completed, the two briefly exchanged information about the latest developments at the camp.

Hank then hurriedly left, clearly eager to experience the effects of the potion.

The changes came faster than expected.

On the third day, a message began to circulate in the camp: Captain Hank's strength had increased dramatically!

According to his teammates on patrol, Hank's strength and defense were dramatically enhanced after taking a bloodline potion he purchased from the potion maker Ian yesterday afternoon.

Some even saw a phantom of a rock-armored demonic bear appear on the roof of Hank's house.

Now, his combat strength has firmly reached the top of the elite advanced apprentice level.

In the entire camp, apart from the two formal wizards, his strength was undoubtedly the best!

The news exploded like water dropped into a hot oil pan.

The senior apprentices discussed amongst themselves, their eyes frequently drifting to the stone house emitting wisps of smoke—Ian's residence.

Surprise, envy, longing, scheming... a mix of emotions swirled in the air above the camp.

"Have you heard? That young potion master has a bloodline potion that can permanently enhance one's strength!"

"Captain Hank is a prime example; his effects are said to be far superior to ordinary physique-enhancing potions!"

"Contribution points...I need contribution points! I wonder if Master Ian accepts custom orders?"

"The Osborn family doesn't look too happy..."

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In the family quarters in a corner of the camp, the atmosphere was as oppressive as an impending storm.

Lucie, the old man who had once looked Ian with malice, now had a livid face, his thin fingers almost crushing the wooden cane.

"The bloodline potion...it really was him who concocted it, and its effects are so remarkable!"

Lucie's voice was hoarse, filled with disbelief and rage.

"The rock bear aura on Hank is purer and more vibrant than ours! How is that possible?"

The Osborne family apprentices surrounding him had faces filled with shock and unease.

They knew better than anyone that the foundation upon which their family's status and power rested lay in that rare bloodline potion.

Now, an outside potion master, who could not possibly have mastered the complete formula, has concocted a potion with even stronger effects!

What's even more despicable is that he actually sold it openly, which is undoubtedly digging up the roots of their family!

"Before Leon set off, he instructed us to discreetly investigate Ian's background."

A middle-aged apprentice whispered, his tone tinged with fear.

"But now... he not only has Sterling's favor, but also Hank's friendship. If we continue investigating, won't it anger him?"

"So what if I anger him? Kari hasn't come back yet, he might have already killed him!" Lucie's eyes were gloomy, but his confidence was clearly lacking.

"Just a potion master with no connections...it's just that Sterling Wizard's attitude is unclear..."

He suddenly remembered that Ian was still a senior apprentice, which made him even more anxious.

They initially thought Ian was just talented but without any real connections, but things just kept getting worse.

"Two options: either wait for Leon to return, or risk going to find Leon. What do you say?"

The people nearby exchanged glances, then began whispering and discussing amongst themselves again...

The change in the atmosphere at the camp was exactly as Ian had predicted.

He stood at the window of the alchemy room, listening calmly to the discussions outside.

Forming cliques and cultivating power were merely byproducts of his resource gathering process.

His goal has always been the same: to become stronger!

In this world where power is concentrated in one person, gathering forces around you is simply a way to acquire resources more quickly.

The wave of bloodline potions has already begun to surge, and Hank is the first stone thrown into it.

Through him, the bloodline potion will flow into the upper echelons of the camp, and some wealthy mid-level apprentices will also be attracted.

Next, those "sharks" that smelled the power will naturally gather around, drawn by the scent of blood.

In fact, many apprentices who don't have enough contribution points will choose to take out loans to advance their earnings...

When a large number of people in the camp become users of the bloodline potion, the Osborn family's power will become laughable.

Those who have been bullied and the forces that have bullied them will gradually squeeze their living space.

His plan is progressing steadily, and contributions, resources, and influence will all converge on him along with this wave.

What he needs to do is to master the timing and temper himself in this furnace-like camp.

Back in the bedroom, Ian held a crystal ball in his hands, inside which was an extremely exquisite model of runes.

This is the "Intermediate Star and Moon Meditation Method," which he just redeemed from the warehouse.

Without wasting any time, he sat down cross-legged and probed the crystal ball with his spiritual power.

A wealth of more advanced meditation knowledge flowed into my mind, more complex and more efficient than before.

[Advanced meditation method detected. Merge?]

Ian was overjoyed, as his guess had been confirmed, and he immediately agreed to the merger.

Boom! Another shock ran through my mind.

[Intermediate Star and Moon Meditation Method: Mastery (0/1600)]

Ian was startled. "Where's my limit-breaking effect?"

He quickly focused his mind on the panel to check, and after a while, the corners of his mouth slowly turned up again.

The limit-breaking effect did not disappear, and even the previous proficiency was perfectly inherited.

He took out a [Mind-Concentrating Potion] from his pocket and drank it all in one gulp.

The cool sensation went straight to my mind, and my spirit instantly became incredibly clear and focused.

Under the combined effects of "Acceleration" and "Concentration Potion," the twenty-seven runes shone brightly, and the efficiency of tempering mental power reached a new peak.

Outside the window, the discussions about the bloodline potion were still brewing in the camp, the gloom of the Osborne family merely a discordant note.

Inside the window, Ian was completely immersed in deep meditation.

[Star Moon Intermediate Meditation Skill Proficiency +1]

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