Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 204 Grand Pharmacy

Time slipped by unnoticed.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Halfway through the fall semester, and just before the midterm exams, Jasmine was promoted.

From then on, he truly became an adult in the wizarding world.

This speed is much faster than the Brothers Group.

According to Link's estimate, the group of guys with all five-level lower-level qualifications will probably only have a chance of being promoted by the end of this semester.

This is only hope!

Therefore, the unknown factors in Celine's experiment to improve wizards' aptitude are very important.

The witch Celine also took this very seriously and kept searching, but she hadn't made any useful discoveries.

The reason why Jasmine's wizarding aptitude improved far beyond expectations seems to have truly become a mystery.

Considering the special timing, the academy did not allow Jasmine to enroll in the advanced academy midway through her studies, but instead arranged for her to study on her own for a period of time.

Just like Link did back then.

The self-study materials mainly consist of the remaining three semesters of courses, as well as the books in the Advanced Institute Library.

In this area, Jasmine can easily and effortlessly pick up the study notes and bibliography that Link left behind during his self-study, and quickly get started.

Even if she can't compare to Iris, who, with the help of her sister who is about to become a third-level wizard, can master this knowledge so quickly and thus enter a higher academy for further studies this fall semester.

Jasmine's learning speed will far exceed that of others.

It won't be long before they can move beyond the self-study stage.

Jasmine was happy, even though she still couldn't attend classes at the advanced academy with Link.

Because she can "monitor" that bitch Iris up close.

In the past two months, that bitch has invited Link to her apartment more than once.

Is that a place to sit?

Everyone knows her shady and sinister intentions.

Pooh!

Shameless!

Thinking this, Jasmine pulled Link's right hand and hugged him even tighter.

Link tried to pull his arm, but it was held tightly.

This shows they've made up their minds to widely assert their sovereignty.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder; age is truly a wondrous thing.

Jasmine had only recently turned fifteen, yet she had already grown into such a graceful young woman.

Her overall demeanor has completely caught up with her advanced physical development.

She's no longer just a pretty face, but a real beauty.

The unripe fruit is about to ripen, and will be sweet and delicious.

However, the more this is the case, the more distance should be maintained between the two.

One must not lose one's image as a virtuous person.

Link said seriously, "Loosen up a bit, don't hug so tightly, it's not a good look."

"Hmph, no way!"

Jasmine pouted slightly, gave a haughty retort, and showed no intention of letting go.

Who cares if Link likes it or not, or whether he's happy or not.

As long as you like it and it makes you happy, that's all that matters.

Link remained silent, resigned to giving up on arguing with the young woman over such a trivial matter, and stopped dwelling on it.

The two walked all the way to the Advanced Academy Library before parting ways and going their separate ways.

One went to the library to study, and the other went to take the midterm exam.

Since entering the advanced college for further studies, the courses have become extremely difficult and the pace has been incredibly fast, not to mention the increased number of exams.

There are quizzes every week, small tests every two weeks, and big tests every month.

This applies to both major and minor courses.

The exam results and rankings were specially printed out and posted on the most conspicuous stone "screen" at the entrance on the first floor of the teaching building, for all the advanced wizards to admire.

It's truly shameful to do poorly on a test.

Even wizards who study at advanced colleges are almost all strangers to each other, except for those they knew in junior school.

But their identities, resumes, and backgrounds can still be found.

For example, Link, a super genius who became a full-fledged wizard in less than a year, was recruited before further studies and became a famous figure who completed his internship ahead of schedule. He was extremely popular and all the wizards studying at the advanced academy knew him.

If I don't get into the top three, I'll really lose all face.

Not to mention, if you do well on the exam, the college may offer additional rewards.

I still vividly remember the time I made a mistake during my junior academy days, which resulted in me missing out on a few magic stones.

Fortunately, Link himself was quite gifted, and he also had the photographic memory based on "Occlumency" and the memory palace, as well as a little help from "multi-threaded thinking."

Even with major and minor courses combined, there are four full lectures every day, six days a week, and the course content is extensive and complex.

Thanks to his diligent study, he consistently ranked first in the previous exams, whether it was a weekly test, a bi-weekly quiz, or a monthly exam.

Only in this way could they barely maintain their high-class image.

They were embarrassed in front of more than 400 wizards from the North District who did not pursue advanced studies at the same time.

On the contrary, the native wizards who came from the former "pure-blood will" and are now the "pure-blood glory" are embarrassed.

They made some sarcastic remarks after seeing how many courses Link had taken.

He deserved to be proven wrong in the end.

These were all minor details, and Link only took a superficial look at them without delving into them.

His focus remained on two major tasks: creating his own meditation method and realizing the potential enhanced by the upgrade of his "small world".

Creating your own meditation method is a long-term, meticulous process that cannot be rushed.

Realizing potential is best done as soon as possible.

Regarding stockpiling supplies, aside from setting aside some working capital for reserves, almost all of the dividends from the past two months have been used to purchase the necessary supplies.

The entire department's zero-ring sorcery and one-ring sorcery were also being secretly learned and practiced under the cover of their major courses.

The more troublesome ones are the complex level 1 armor spells.

In this area, Link has only found one spell, "Melting Gold Armor," which combines metal and fire elements, and another spell, "Rock Iron Armor," which combines metal and earth elements.

Both of these spells are top-tier 1st-level spells that can be used as one's natal spells. The materials required for casting them are molten gold ore and rock iron ore, respectively.

The "Melting Gold Armor" magic is geared towards offense, while the "Rock Iron Armor" magic is geared towards defense.

If Link could fuse these two armor spells into his innate spell, his strength would definitely increase by leaps and bounds.

Back then, I could easily take on three or five of my current self.

However, just as orchid seeds are rare and almost never seen on the market, gold ore and iron ore are also very difficult to obtain.

Should we then go find the Wizard Celine and/or the Sage Paro?

Link wanted to, but it wasn't really a good fit.

Demanding too much is never good.

Even if we were to go looking for him, we would have to wait until Link had given us some kind of reward.

There must be give and take for things to work out.

Anyway, this matter isn't particularly urgent, so Link will take his time to look for it on his own.

Try to find it in the upscale shops in the North District of Rivoss City or the black market in the West District.

Therefore, Link specifically asked Buck and Lynn to find those five thugs and tell them to keep a close eye on related information.

Why go after these five thugs instead of the information brokers?

That would be much more efficient.

The reason is simple: Link doesn't have many magic stones right now!

He used up most of his dividends over the past two months to build up supplies.

I can't really go and live off a woman, can I?

That being said, it's true that two wealthy young women wanted to be his sugar daddy.

But a man shouldn't easily become a kept man unless he's desperate.

Link decided to hold off for now and see how things go in a while.

Make a decision based on your own financial situation: either continue to rely on powerful figures or live off them (╯□╰).

However, the True Spirit Wizard course he was taking as a side course gave Link several great surprises.

First, I've learned all the remaining 1st-level spells in the Mind series: "Mind Link," "Mind Shock," "Mind Frenzy," "Mind Labyrinth," and "Mind Relaxation."

The plan to reconstruct the Sea of ​​Knowledge defense has made great progress.

"Brain Occupation Technique" + Memory Palace + Mind Maze, these three are combined as a defense.

Set another trap of "mental frenzy" + "mental shock" for self-defense and counterattack.

All right.

It's much stronger than the original "brain shut-in" defense.

In addition, not only did Link learn all the Mind Magic spells, but Flandre also learned them, and the power she displayed was no less than Link's!

If she were inside the "small world," Flandre could mobilize her source power and become almost comparable to a senior level two wizard.

If things continue to develop, they will definitely be a great help to Link.

During the battle, it suddenly emerged from Link's sea of ​​consciousness, displaying unparalleled cunning.

Secondly, after systematically learning the knowledge system of the True Spirit Wizard, Link gained a deeper understanding of the soul, consciousness, and spiritual power.

This not only helped in the creation of meditation techniques, but also brought back to the agenda the development of the initial version of the "Fairy" potion, which had been put on hold to improve wizards' aptitude.

Hmm... Link named it the "Fairy" potion himself, to distinguish it from the "Body Tempering" potion that was already on the market.

The day's exams ended quickly.

Link and Jasmine, who had been waiting for him, left the Advanced Academy and went to the large laboratory whose lease was about to expire.

These days, Link is continuing to push forward the development of the "Fairy" potion.

Based on the timeline, the first batch of samples should be available today.

After taking the drug samples, Link was ready to move the laboratory.

The large laboratory was returned to the college and then moved to a pharmacy in the eastern part of Rivosos.

The shop is owned by the academy and is rent-free for three years, which is considered a reward for Link's outstanding performance during the recruitment period.

After discussing it with the wizard Celine, Link decided to open his own apothecary.

The potions previously authorized to Celine Wizard's Apothecary will remain under the original cooperation agreement.

From now on, all potions developed by Link himself, and all potions developed by "Freedom to Do Anything," will be exclusively distributed at Grand Pharmacy.

Sales outside the district, like at Celine's Pharmacy, are outsourced to trading companies under the academy's name.

The witch Celine introduced her partner to Link.

Upon hearing of Link Grand's reputation, he immediately agreed to cooperate.

The cooperation agreement is only slightly lower than that of Celine's Pharmacy, and much better than that of other first-level wizards, or even second-level wizards' Pharmacy.

With a little more preparation, Grand Pharmacy will open.

Linke took out at least one of the store's signature medicines.

It was against this backdrop that the "Fairy" potion was developed.

After collecting the samples and some personal belongings, Link and Jasmine notified the tower spirit of the laboratory and left the large laboratory, one of the prizes for first place in the two-district competition.

Time flies!

Looking back at the still brightly lit laboratories, Jasmine suddenly sighed.

Looking back, it feels like I just left the Quete Islands yesterday.

More than two years have passed, and the once shrewd but naive little girl, who resorted to underhanded tactics, has finally ruined herself.

It was all ruined by a hopeless idiot.

It's truly heartbreaking to think about.

You thought he was your prey.

In fact, hunters often appear as prey.

Link didn't know what Jasmine was lamenting, and simply replied, "Look forward."

Jasmine quickly composed herself and stopped feeling sentimental.

The two returned to the villa and rested separately.

The next day.

Link went to Celine the Wizard's apothecary and took five extremely strict confidentiality contracts from Celine the Wizard.

This contract, made by a Great Sage-level True Spirit Wizard under the witness of the world's will, has extremely strong binding force.

After signing the contract, anyone who tries to leak information will be subject to the dual constraints and punishments of the rules controlled by the Great Sage True Spirit Wizard and the will of the world.

In severe cases, it could even result in a headshot.

Literally, a headshot.

He died suddenly on the spot.

After thanking him and leaving, Link went to the Grand Pharmacy, which was not yet open for business.

The layout of the pharmacy is almost identical to that of Serene's Pharmacy.

The basement floor houses the laboratories, which primarily focus on biochemistry.

The front hall on the first floor serves as the storefront, the middle section houses the restaurant, bar, and changing rooms, and the backyard is the plant material processing workshop.

The second floor houses the pharmaceutical research and development laboratory and the pharmaceutical refining laboratory.

Link went straight into the biochemical laboratory on the first basement floor.

Buck and Lynn were already waiting here.

Besides the two of them, there were five other low-level thugs from the West District who looked eager to join them.

"Boss." "Hello, boss!" "Greetings, boss."

Greetings rose and fell in waves.

The five thugs bowed and scraped repeatedly.

Be as humble as you can be.

"Thank you for your hard work. Please go upstairs and sit for a while."

Link and Buck exchanged pleasantries with Lynn for a while before turning to look at the five thugs after they had gone up the stairs.

"Have you thought it through?"

"I've thought it through!"

"No regrets?"

"No regrets!"

"Let's sign the confidentiality agreement."

"No problem, I'll sign it right away."

It was just a brief conversation, a simple formality.

The five thugs didn't even bother to read the contract carefully. They simply signed their names, pressed their fingerprints, dripped blood, and recorded their mental energy frequency and magical properties.

This is a robust system with multiple layers of security protection.

After putting away the five signed confidentiality agreements, Link gestured to the five custom-made restraint chairs in the biochemical laboratory.

Before Link could speak, the thugs sat down and even took the initiative to restrain their limbs, torsos, and heads.

"Let me emphasize again, to ensure the best results, you will not be given any form of anesthesia. You will have to endure the inevitable pain yourselves; only in this way can the improvement of your wizarding aptitude achieve its maximum effect."

Link prepared the "fairy" potion while giving earnest reminders.

"No problem, boss. As long as we can improve our qualifications, we can handle it."

"Yes, no problem, I can handle it."

"Even if it hurts to death, I won't give up. Come on, boss!"

"Boss, come on."

The thugs' eyes were all bloodshot as they yelled at the top of their lungs.

Link nodded without saying anything more.

I just hope the thugs will follow the instructions and not eat or drink for three days in advance.

Otherwise, if they mess up the lab, they'll have to teach those thugs a lesson in what cruelty is.

Having prepared five sets of "Fairy" potions, Link turned on all the monitoring devices connected to the restraint chairs and then injected the thugs with the "Fairy" potions one by one.

After that, Link moved into the soundproof observation room.

Moments later, the "fairy" potion began to take effect.

Skinning and bone-scraping, ants gnawing at the heart, soul-tearing—all sorts of excruciating, almost unbearable tortures were unleashed on the thugs almost simultaneously.

The screams and howls of ghosts echoed through the biochemistry lab.

However, no matter how painful or unbearable it was, the thugs would at most shout louder and struggle more violently.

Not a single person uttered the word "give up".

In a transcendent world where great power belongs to oneself.

The most painful thing is not having no qualifications, but having only very low qualifications, yet being able to look up and see a "brilliant starry sky" at any time.

Being born in the city of Rivosos, with only low-level aptitude, is a misfortune for scoundrels.

Their lives were hopeless; they could only live on the streets, barely surviving.

But do they want to live such an inhuman and undignified life?

They also long to live with some dignity.

They also want to be human beings!

Just grit your teeth and hang in there.

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(End of this chapter)