The Witcher: Grinding Proficiency Starting with the Witcher

Mavis stopped the output of magic.

Li Wei felt the force that had been drawing his palm away dissipate.

"Ms. Mavis, what's going on with me?"

Even with the control panel, his tone was still full of worry when he said this.

After all, it concerns one's own life, so having more options is always a good thing.

Mavis's tone was serious.

"Your situation is strange. Look at that green light in the crystal ball, what do you sense?"

Li Wei calmed himself and sensed it. "Vitality?"

"That's right, it's vitality. The stronger the vitality, the brighter and more dazzling the green light in the crystal ball."

"If the source of life is depleted, the green light will shrink and become dim."

"You are very different. Even though your life essence is severely depleted, with only a small point, your brightness is so dazzling."

"I really want to study this carefully."

At this point, Li Wei glanced at Mavis and saw a pair of emerald green eyes peeking out from under her hood.

It was as pure as lake water in spring.

It was as if she purely wanted to dissect him completely.

Li Wei trembled as he recalled Mavis's method of dissecting the water ghost, a chill running down his spine. He quickly changed the subject.

"Ms. Mavis, isn't there a solution to this?"

Mavis touched her chin.

"My major at the magic academy is life and alchemy, which is why I accepted Master Turka's commission to assist your apprentices in awakening their potions."

"In my eyes, whether it is the mutation and awakening of you witchers, the life seed of knights, or the condensation of our magic power, it is all an advancement of the origin of life."

Do you know how many years Turka lived?

Li Wei shook his head; he really didn't know.

Mavis smiled. "I don't know either, but I've heard many stories about Turka hunting monsters from bards, the earliest of which is 157 years ago."

"At that time, Vladimir III had just ascended the throne and commissioned Turka to kill the water nymph who had entered the King's Park."

"One hundred and fifty-seven years!?"

"Yes, based on my observation, his life force is very strong, and his skin shows no signs of aging, so he should be in his prime."

Li Wei couldn't help but swallow hard, surprised.

He knew that witchers had long lifespans, but he never expected it to be this exaggerated.

In The Witcher 3, which I played, Vesemir and Geralt looked quite old, but they were incredibly agile, practically superhuman.

Of course, except for the knees...

His eyes inadvertently swept over Mavis.

And what about the person in front of you?

She always wore a wizard's hood, so her face couldn't be seen. She was mysterious and might be an old witch who had lived for hundreds of years.

Mavis noticed Levi's gaze and her tone carried a hint of displeasure.

"Li Wei, it's easy to make a woman angry if you ask her about her age in front of her."

Li Wei said somewhat awkwardly, "You've misunderstood me. You are the first knowledgeable lady I've ever met, full of intellectual charm, just like St. Clair of the Emerald Kingdom, a jewel in academia."

As for the saying that it gets better with age, he didn't say that.

Mavis smiled. "I thought you were a pretty proper person. I didn't expect you to say such flattering things."

"Enough with the small talk, let's talk about you."

"You just asked how to address the deficiency in the fundamental essence of life?"

"I can only think of two solutions right now."

"The first is the advancement of one's life level, much like the second potion awakening that you Witchers undergo, which is also the second mutation, thereby gaining greater power and vitality."

"However, given your current life essence, it absolutely cannot support a second mutation awakening."

"The second is to find places or treasures that contain powerful life force."

This is also extremely difficult. For example, the Lake of Life in the Elf Forest, the Dragon Heart in the Dragon Mountains, and the Scepter of Life in the Papal States are all sacred sites or treasures that cannot be defiled by extraordinary forces.

After hearing this, Li Wei understood.

Neither of these two options is reliable.

What dragon, what pope, even if you tied Turka and the entire Witcher Castle to them, it would probably be difficult to achieve.

To save yourself, you still have to grind for skill points and kill monsters to get mutants.

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Mavis lowered her head and sighed slightly, speaking in a voice only she could hear.

"terribly sorry……"

At that moment, Li Wei's voice came again.

"Professor Mavis, there are still many things I don't understand about alchemy and herbalism. I see you have many uncategorized items. Can I come and help you after my training?"

Mavis looked up and met Li Wei's gaze.

The black-haired boy before me showed no sign of hesitation in his dark pupils.

This left her feeling extremely surprised and confused.

"If it's inconvenient for me, I..."

Mavis's emerald green eyes lit up. "No problem, but my requirements are very strict."

A look of delight flashed in Li Wei's eyes. "Really?"

Mavis raised her hand and held up two fingers. "After training each day, you can come and help me for two hours."

"Of course, I won't let you work for nothing. I'll teach you some alchemy knowledge when I have free time."

Li Wei bowed deeply. "Thank you, Professor Mavis. May the goddess Marina always bless you."

Mavis raised her hand. "But there's one thing I need to remind you: while working here, you're not allowed to look around or touch anything without permission. And if you hear anything, you have to keep it a secret, understand?"

Li Wei nodded solemnly, "I understand."

Mavis nodded in satisfaction, watching Levi leave, her gaze becoming complicated.

As a female sorcerer specializing in life sciences, her original intention was to save more people.

The reason for coming to the Witcher's Castle is to reduce the chances of Witchers failing to awaken through research, so that they can at least continue to live like ordinary people.

She felt sorry for Li Wei, who possessed a sensitivity rarely seen in witchers, as well as a thirst for knowledge.

If it weren't for the loss of life essence and the matter of the Witcher, she might have recommended Levi to her magic academy.

Shortly after Li Wei left, there was a knock on the door.

Mavis casually used magic to open the door.

Turka stood at the entrance, his golden cat's eyes immediately locking onto the crystal ball.

He entered the room. "Mavis, how's Levi?"

Mavis replied seriously, "The source of life is depleted. As for the demonic curses and such that you suspect, my magic crystal ball has not detected any such things."

"His soul is so pure and powerful that ordinary curses from demons and ghosts cannot harm him."

Turka's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed upon hearing these words.

The palm fell onto the worktable, making a crisp, clinking sound.

Mavis looked down and saw a golden, round object on the table.

"Here are ten Flac gold coins. Thank you, Mavis."

……

He walked out of Mavis's room.

Li Wei went to the kitchen to find Grandma Leila; by this time, it was already almost afternoon.

Fortunately, it's Sunday today. After the usual monster illustration class in the morning, the apprentices have a break in the afternoon.

Grandma Leila didn't see Li Wei at noon, so she specially left some vegetable and meat soup for him to enjoy a delicious meal.

After finishing his meal, he asked Grandma Leila for a piece of bread to eat in the middle of the night.

Back in his room, Li Wei lay down on the bed.

The latest meditation session, coupled with the mental exertion of the morning, had already left me feeling utterly exhausted.

He understood that the more anxious you are, the less you should rush things.

Take a break and recharge so you can better prepare for the breathing exercises tonight.

Open the window to let the cool night air in, so you don't oversleep.

He then slowly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

……

The moonlight enveloped the Witcher's castle like a veil of mist.

The chilly autumn wind has begun to blow.

Li Wei knelt on the bed, facing the moonlight.

He was breathing in a rhythmic pattern.

Suddenly, the hairs on his body stood up one by one, as if they were spiders sensing something.

Invisible moonlight swirled around him, which he slowly inhaled.

Li Wei suddenly opened his eyes.

[Moonlight Breathing Technique Proficiency +1!]

[Moonlight Breathing Technique proficiency maxed out, upgraded to beginner stage]