ebookslot Chapter 91 The World Outside the School of Thought, Challenges on the Road
Chapter 91 The World Outside the School of Thought, Challenges on the Road
Chapter 92 The World Outside the School of Thought, Challenges on the Road
"Is there a problem?"
Ian asked, frowning.
The mining department should have more connections with the refining department, and Joz probably knows more information.
Actually, he came here with this idea in mind.
"No problem," Joz shook his head and said, "Actually, the production from the limestone mine decreased significantly a few months ago."
"Reduced production?"
Ian nodded and made a mental note of it.
"I haven't even asked Ian what you're here for yet?"
Joz suddenly looked at Ian and asked.
"Buy some tools for going out."
Ian said.
"Sure, I'll have someone get you some right away." Joz is also an intermediate alchemist, and his father is a minister, so he has a lot of authority.
Soon, several items were brought over.
A pair of gray boots, three small balls the size of longan fruits, and a searchlight.
"The boots are imbued with a spell that allows them to adhere to any environment at any time. They are well-suited for some mountains and steep environments. This little ball is called the Sentinel's Eye. It is a searchlight ball, not as good as a reconnaissance spell, but its advantage is its long range. It can travel one or two hundred meters even in rocks."
And this searchlight—ordinary searchlights are interfered with by energy in limestone mines, but this thing is powered by earth runes. Not only does it shine farther, but it can also sense the energy of the earth's veins. If there's a possibility of collapse, the light will automatically turn orange-red.
"These are all very useful items," Ian said, inspecting the items with satisfaction. "How many magic stones are there in total?"
"All three are low-level magical artifacts, costing about fifty magic stones each. However, I crafted them myself, and the cost was eighty. Just give me the cost price," Joz said readily.
"Alchemists make a fortune too!"
Ian remarked with emotion.
"But it takes much longer than preparing the medicine; this will take me at least a month or two," Joz said irritably.
Ian smiled.
This is precisely why he hasn't been involved in alchemy for a while; he's been spending too much time on it.
He paid the magic stones promptly and put the items away.
He then casually asked, "By the way, Joz, didn't the school investigate the reduced production further?"
Joz lowered his voice: "I checked, but I don't have any clues."
The strange thing is that almost no trace was left at the scene, as if—the ore grew legs and walked away. My father mentioned in private that it didn't feel like it was done by outsiders, but rather—" He paused, his voice lowering, "...it was disposed of internally."
"Inside?" Ian's eyes narrowed.
"Shh—I'm just guessing." Joz waved his hand, clearly not wanting to say more. "Anyway, if you're going to the mines, it's always good to be a little careful."
"Understood, thank you." Ian nodded, secretly raising the danger level of the mining mission in his mind.
Internal processing?
Is someone lining their own pockets, or is there something else going on?
However, this batch of lost ore...
Does he have a chance?
three days later.
A group gathered at the entrance of the school.
The enormous horned beasts carried large quantities of resources on both sides. These were ox-like creatures, but three meters tall, and were used by the school to transport supplies because of their docile nature.
In addition to these, there were also a group of wizards following behind, riding smaller woodland horses.
This time, the team was led by Charles, one of Ian's former instructors.
Beside him was one of Ian's acquaintances.
Li Wei.
Compared to a few years ago, Li Wei was now more composed, but also more robust, likely due to practicing some kind of body-refining witchcraft.
Once mounted on horseback, his gaze would occasionally sweep across the crowd and land on Ian, who was following behind.
Although a long time has passed, the repeated defeats he suffered at the hands of Ian are still a thorn in his side.
Seeing Ian again now evoked mixed feelings in him.
the other side.
Ian didn't care; he just kept looking around, because this was his first time leaving the school.
"The fluctuations in magical energy are somewhat weaker compared to those within the school."
Ian could clearly feel that the further away he was from the school and the deeper he went into the Emerald Forest, the more his magic seemed to increase.
"No wonder some people prefer to stay outside."
Ian thought to himself.
On both sides were trees tens of meters tall, and soon, a city came into view in the distance.
That was the closest market to the school of thought.
However, that wasn't their destination, so Ian and the others didn't go.
However, in some areas on both sides of the forest where no trees grow, you can still see some wooden houses and other buildings.
Occasionally, there were also some wizards, but Ian observed that their auras were noticeably weak.
I didn't see any second-class wizard apprentices.
"The Wandering Wizard!"
Ian was certain of his decision.
As one of the largest schools of thought in the vicinity, the Horton School of Wizardry attracted many wandering wizard apprentices.
These wandering wizards, unable to afford to live in the market, had no choice but to live in the forest, facing the constant risk of danger.
Upon seeing Ian's group, the others immediately hid, as if they had seen a ferocious beast.
I don't know what they went through.
Ian didn't care either.
In the blink of an eye, the daytime was over.
night.
All the wizards stayed put to rest, including Ian, who had to maintain a high level of mental energy at all times while outside.
But to my surprise, Li Wei walked straight over.
"Ian!"
"Li Wei, is something the matter?"
Ian looked up at his former classmate.
"You want to fight me? I want to know if, after all these years, you're still as strong as you were back then, or if you're truly, as the rumors in the school say, a disgrace to the training sequence!"
Li Wei stared at Ian and said.
His actions instantly attracted the attention of the other wizards, who all turned to look at the two of them.
After all, the two are both in the same training sequence, so such a battle is rare.
Charles looked up from a distance.
His gaze fell on Ian.
He still remembers advising Ian to join the combat department a few years ago, but Ian ended up joining the potions department instead.
However, it must be said that it has indeed developed quite well.
However, he always believed that with Ian's combat skills, he might not be worse off if he joined the combat department!
So he was also curious whether, after all these years, Ian had really only made progress in potions.
Ian frowned.
If a normal sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy were asked this question, he would definitely accept it directly.
So he chose...
"I refuse."
Ian shook his head.
What a joke! Is he crazy? Why would he fight Li Wei for no reason? It wouldn't do him any good.
The wizards not far away immediately looked disappointed.
Li Wei also immediately lost interest.
He turned and left.
Ian, even if he won, would have no interest in it, or perhaps Ian at that moment believed he was no match for him.
Charles, standing some distance away, shook his head and closed his eyes to rest.
The farce ended so abruptly.
The next day arrived in the blink of an eye.
Perhaps due to the size of the group, or perhaps for other reasons, Ian's group did not encounter any attacks from magical beasts.
That noon.
A pedestrian walkway passed over a limestone quarry.
Ian also arrived at the destination of this mission.