Wizard: I Can Refine Everything

Chapter 108: Chapter 8 Wizard Life

“Very well,” Jolod said with a satisfied nod, “but joining the society requires attending a society gathering, which you might have to wait decades for.”

“That’s no problem,” Richard said nonchalantly.

Having become a Wizard, Richard’s lifespan had instantly soared to a thousand years, so waiting a few decades was not an issue at all.

After leaving Anna’s Wizard Tower, Jolod took Richard to find the Wizard in charge of construction in the community.

“Ancha, build a Wizard Tower for my student,” Jolod greeted.

In front of him, a Wizard whose half body was mechanical was directing a group of Otherworldly slaves to build a Wizard Tower.

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“Oh, Jolod, your student has also succeeded,” Ancha glanced at Richard, his red crystal eyes flashing with a dazzling red light.

“Which of my students hasn’t?” Jolod boasted.

Richard took out a black crystal ball from his Magic Pocket and handed it to Ancha. This crystal ball was a one-hundred-year residence permit issued by the Tower of Truth.

A red light shot from Ancha’s eyes, confirming Richard’s information, then he pocketed the crystal ball and handed him a map.

“All right, the new Black Tower number four in zone two, everything’s ready inside. You can move in there.”

Richard nodded, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then followed the map to his Wizard Tower.

Outside the Wizard Tower, Jolod and Richard said their goodbyes.

“Okay, everything’s set up now; I’m heading back.”

“Won’t you come in and sit for a bit?”

Jolod waved his hand with a smile, “The Wizard Towers built by Ancha are all the same, nothing interesting to see.”

With that, Jolod floated up, transforming into a streak of light and flew off into the distance.

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The Wizard Tower had four floors, the first floor was a reception room, the sub-first was a storeroom, and the second and third floors were bedrooms and a laboratory.

Richard released two demi-human slaves from his Magic Pocket, a specially made artifact that could contain living creatures, a gift from the Slave Trading Company.

“Get familiar with the rooms. From today on, this will be your dwelling,” Richard instructed indifferently.

The two Kemonomimi immediately bowed their heads in acknowledgment.

“Yes, Master.”

Richard did not give names to the Kemonomimi. He chose to refer to them by number, the cooking Kemonomimi was Number One, and the sturdy Kemonomimi was Number Two.

These Kemonomimi did not have a long lifespan; a hundred years often marked their limit. Not naming them was Richard’s way of reminding himself not to get emotionally attached.

The second floor was a laboratory, and the walls of the laboratory were equipped with a Silence Magic Array to keep the laboratory quiet.

Richard closed the door of the laboratory and took out his experimental equipment from his Magic Pocket that he had used during his Apprenticeship.

This included various tools and alchemy materials, as well as the Annihilation Flame tentacle that Richard had brought with him.

Before ascending to Wizard, Richard had prepared it with sufficient nutrient solution and Magic Stones, and after twelve years of growth, the entire tentacle had become quite massive.

“Ulysses, how do you feel about using this thing to make a body for yourself?”

A white light shot out from Richard’s body, forming into a black spiritual crow.

“Liar! You damn deceiver! You’re not a progeny of the Divine King! You’re just a lucky ant!”

Ulysses roared unceasingly at Richard.

The moment Richard stepped out of the Steel Hall, Ulysses realized it had been deceived.

It wasn’t blind or deaf; its spiritual power could extend through Richard’s body to explore the outside world.

In the ascension room, it had been intimidated by the World Will and did not dare to scout around. But once they left that layer, the World Will was no longer present.

Richard called an ant that wasn’t even a Demigod ‘Teacher,’ and went to what was called the market to buy slaves. This was entirely different from what Ulysses had envisioned.

“Ulysses, when did I ever tell you I was a progeny of the Divine King?” Richard said, sitting on a chair and looking at it with a distant gaze.

This World Master had been incessantly roaring since he picked slaves in the commercial layer, annoying him to no end.

“You…you…you…” Ulysses stared at Richard as though looking at a shameless scoundrel.

“Moreover, I am now your Master, and you had better show some respect. Otherwise…”

Richard snorted coldly, the threat clear in his voice.

Suicide could also be an order.

At this moment, Ulysses finally tasted despair.

“Following you, an ant, I, Ulysses, am done for,” Ulysses said in resignation.

“Done for?” Richard chuckled coldly, “You should be grateful, for it’s because of me that you weren’t taken away to be an experimental subject.

Do you know where you are now?”

“Where?”

“According to your classifications, you are now in the dwelling of a Divine King.”

“And,” Richard continued with a cold laugh, “the Divine Kings you mentioned, there are no fewer than five of them in the Wizard World.”

At those words, Ulysses’ entire body shook instantly.

“Kid, do you know how great a Divine King is?” Ulysses clamored, “In the presence of a Divine King, all Main Gods bow down in submission, just as an ant like you would before a deity.”

“I certainly know that it’s no secret there are five Truth Wizards in the Wizard World,” Richard said indifferently, “Even a Great Wizard on a conquest of Otherworlds must bow down to them.”

“Impossible! Our Gods Civilization only has three Divine Kings! The Abyss Demons only have two Dominators. You liar, I will never believe another word you say!”

Richard snorted coldly, “Ulysses, I command you to shut up!”

The next moment, the ranting Ulysses fell silent.

“Ulysses, I have no interest in a war of words with you. You will see the strength of the Wizard World with your own eyes, and when that time comes, you’ll be grateful for the correct decision you made.”

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The life of a Wizard is much more relaxed than that of a Wizard Apprentice.

After a decade or so of growth, the Fuzzy Ball within the fragments of the Secret Realm split off a seed, which had now become a new Holy Tree Elf. Richard named it Fuzzy Ball Number Two.

It was a good start.

If the growth could continue to double every ten years, the fragments of the Secret Realm would soon turn into a field of herbs.

For this purpose, Richard also started looking for nectar with Life Energy in the commercial areas as food for the Holy Tree Elf.

This nectar could promote the growth of the Holy Tree Elves. A regular Holy Tree Elf could only live for about fifty years, but if they grew, their lifespan would also increase.

This was undoubtedly a great help for Richard’s breeding plan.

Furthermore, Richard also began the second phase of training for his Adaptation Body.

In the Wizard’s data, whether in Physique or spiritual power, the point between 49.9 and 50 was a qualitative change. Once Richard’s Physique reached 50 due to the Rebound Effect, the upper limit of the Energy Levels his Adaptation Body could handle reached 100.

On that basis, for every extra point in Physique, Richard’s adaptation limit would increase by ten.

Training the Adaptation Body meant consuming more Magic Stones. Although Jolod was busy with the Wizard Commerce, it would take a century or two before significant profits were made. The business of selling Magic Potions in the commercial district was continuing, but the speed of earning was already struggling to keep up with Richard’s consumption.

As a result, Richard, like a normal Alchemy Wizard, had to take on some alchemy work and make Magic Equipment for Apprentices from Wizard Families or Free Wizards.

After the qualitative change in his spiritual power, Richard found making Magic Equipment to be much easier. Operations that were very difficult during his Apprentice days were now easy tasks for him.

Moreover, due to Richard’s approachability and a particular franchise request, many Wizard Apprentices sought him out specifically for Magic Equipment creation.

“Number 23, Wars Luceiro,” Richard handed out a gemstone-studded Magic Wand to the Apprentice in front of him from his pocket.

“Ice Crystal Wand, take a look. If there are no problems, pay the final amount.”

The Apprentice nervously accepted the Magic Wand, checked it with an infusion of Magic Power, and immediately bowed respectfully to Richard.

“Master, your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary.”

After speaking, the Apprentice took out an old Magic Book from his Magic Pocket.

“This book is an Encrypted Magic Book lost during the Wizard War. Have a look.”

Richard received the book, and a stream of information flashed through his mind.

[Material: Unknown Magic Book]

[Extractable Information: Fire Element Amplifying Rune Array]

[Extraction Cost: 5 spiritual power]

Richard nodded, “Not bad, you’re an honest man.”

The Wizard Apprentice smiled reservedly, thinking Wizards have odd hobbies, that there are still those who collect such worthless books.

Encrypted Magic Books and Encrypted Notes were collected by almost all Wizard Families, but with efforts over many years to decode them, the ones that could be solved had been solved long ago. Those unbreakable Magic Books gathering dust in libraries were easily taken out by the Apprentices from Wizard Families for bartering.

“Alright, we’re even. Welcome to come again. If you have friends who want custom-made Magic Equipment, feel free to refer them. I’ll give you a 10% commission,” Richard put the Magic Book aside and waved at the Apprentice.

“I will spread the word for you,” the Apprentice bowed again and then quickly left the Wizard Tower.

After he left, Richard chuckled and took the Magic Book in his hands, choosing to refine it.

“Fire Element Amplifying Array? Good stuff.”

Richard had been in the Alchemy business for ten years now. Seven years ago, in conversations with Apprentices, he learned that Wizard Families did not value Encrypted Notes very much, so he started the activity of trading Encrypted Notes for Magic Stones.

One Encrypted Note could be exchanged for a thousand Magic Stones.

Although most of these Encrypted Notes and Magic Books were junk, as long as Richard found one that was useful, it would cover all his losses.

Putting the Magic Book on the shelf in the basement, Richard leisurely made his way to the laboratory on the second floor.

Wuni, or rather Ulysses, flew in from the window, a gemstone hanging from his mouth.

After he flew in, there was an immediate knock on the door of the Wizard Tower. Richard went downstairs to open the door and met an angry Wizard on the doorstep, ranting furiously at him.

“Richard! Your crow has come to steal my Gem Fruits again! My Gem Tree isn’t for its cultivation!”

Richard gave an apologetic smile and offered some Magic Stones as compensation.

After resolving the problem, Richard went up to the second floor and watched Ulysses helplessly.

“Ulysses, as a World Master, do you actually enjoy stealing other people’s fruits all day?”

“Gah gah gah, I just like to see him angry.” @@novelbin@@

Over the years, Ulysses had also come to understand the world of the Wizard World through various channels.

Five Divine Kings, and over a thousand Divine Beings, with the number still expanding.

This terrifying strength made Ulysses admit that what Richard had said years ago was right.

If he hadn’t signed the Destiny Contract with Richard, his future would have been even more miserable.

“Moreover, I need to recover my strength, right? His Gem Fruits can alleviate the injury to my Divine Soul; I’ll soon be able to use the Annihilation Flame that you desire.”