Chapter 43

Chapter 43 Meditation

Inside Witch Sophia’s office.

Locke said to Witch Sophia, “Teacher, I really don’t know what meditation is. Please teach me.”

Since entering Lilith Hut Academy, I have been increasing my mana by learning spell models and passively increasing my mana.

Moreover, the word “meditation” rarely appears in the information disclosed by Lilith’s Hut.

I have never seen anyone selling meditation methods openly in the Chimera Market.

Of course, it is also possible that my level was too low before and I could not access such resources.

Witch Sophia placed three scrolls in front of Locke and said, “This is the meditation method for the affinity of the three wood element particles that I have.”

“Two sets were purchased directly by me, and one set belonged to my former enemy.”

“You haven’t had access to resources related to meditation before. It’s simple because meditation is one of the most profound knowledge in the academy.”

Witch Sophia explained, “In the southeastern region, knowledge related to meditation is the most expensive and a secret that cannot be passed on.”

“Only by mastering the meditation method can one become a formal wizard.”

“Otherwise, just becoming a first-class wizard apprentice would take up most of a person’s life. It can be said that meditation is the key to reaching the door of truth.”

Witch Sophia said, “Without this key, the number of official wizards in the Southeast Corner would be reduced by 90%.”

“If there were no meditation method, then there would be only one way for a person to become a first-class wizard apprentice—accumulating a large amount of magical resources, consuming those magical resources, and forcibly raising their mental power in one go to reach a higher wizard level.”

“That’s what wizards in ancient times did, but the side effects of doing so were extremely severe, so among ancient wizards, the number of formal wizards was very small.”

Locke nodded. When he was taking the Everything class, he also heard the dark elf Sassari mention that ancient wizards were not as good as today’s wizards, and today’s wizards would not be better than future wizards.

The path of a wizard has been progressing. In the past, a first-level wizard was the pinnacle of magic, but this is no longer the case.

Witch Sophia said, “The so-called meditation method is that the wizard increases his mental power by putting his mental power into a certain state.”

“This state is somewhat different in different meditation methods.”

“But basic meditation methods are basically simulations of the mana fluctuations of something in the natural environment.”

Witch Sophia said, “In the southeast corner, meditation is divided into two levels: basic meditation and advanced meditation.”

“I have a set of advanced meditation methods, but I only have the right to learn them, not the right to pass them on, so I can’t even sell them to you.”

“Of course, you can’t afford it now, let alone need it.”

“According to the academy’s regulations, only students of this academy can teach and sell meditation methods. I can sell you the basic meditation method for 500 magic stones.”

“If you were in the outer courtyard, even if you had 5,000 magic stones, you might not be able to buy a complete set of basic meditation techniques. The academy is very taboo in this regard.”

Witch Sophia pointed to the three scrolls and said, “These three meditation methods are the Root Vein Synchronization Meditation, the Sprouting Seed Meditation, and the Green Leaf Vein Meditation.”

Witch Sophia briefly explained the differences between the three meditation methods. “All three are suitable for learning plant magic.”

“[Root Meridian Synchronization Meditation] gains the most gentle mana, with a relatively medium increase speed. It requires a solid foundation but is quite difficult.”

“[Seed of Sprout Meditation] increases spiritual power the fastest, but if you increase your spiritual power too hastily, your foundation will become unstable. You need to pay special attention to build a solid foundation. Medium difficulty.”

“[Green Leaf Vein Meditation] is prone to energy overload and is quite dangerous. The improvement speed is relatively medium, and the purity of the mana gained is not high enough. It is the easiest.”

Witch Sophia said nonchalantly, “Although there are some differences, they are just some basic meditation methods, so I have no objection to whichever you choose.”

Locke thought for a while and said, “Teacher, I choose the Root Meridian Synchronization Meditation Method.”

With the rose-red gem, he didn’t have to worry about the speed of improving his mental power, so of course he had to choose a meditation method with the most peaceful power and the most solid foundation.

Witch Sophia glanced at Locke, her lips curled slightly. “Very good, this meditation method is also the one I used when I was a second-class wizard apprentice.”

“The Sprout Seed Meditation Method was learned by one of my enemies.”

“The Green Leaf Vein Meditation Method was given to me for free when I purchased a precious magical material.”

Witch Sophia took back the two scrolls and handed one to Locke. “Take it back and study it yourself. From now on, I will give you a half-hour meditation class and a half-hour breeding class every day.”

“Remember, you only have the right to learn, not the right to disseminate.”

Witch Sophia’s tone suddenly became stern. “Wizards value their knowledge very much. If you spread this meditation method to others without permission and harm my interests, I will be very angry.”

Locke nodded and said, “Okay, teacher.”

Locke immediately gave up the idea of reselling the meditation method in exchange for magic stones.

At the same time, another thought occurred to Locke—what would happen if he combined the three basic meditation methods?

The Root Meridian Synchronization Meditation method favored Wood Elemental Particles, but he also had a second primary affinity elemental particle, the Negative Energy Particle. So, if meditation methods could also be combined, then he’d better combine a meditation method that could take into account both of his primary affinity elemental particles.

However, this idea is somewhat difficult to implement now.

After all, the meditation method is so expensive. Just learning one set has cost me the magic stones I have saved up for more than a year. If I want to buy the remaining two sets of meditation methods for synthesis, I will probably need to obtain a breeder assistant certificate and start selling synthesized enhanced plant seeds.

Witch Sophia said to Locke, “Locke, come with me. I will take you to my magic plant cultivation room.”

“Breeding classes need to be taken there.”

“Breeding classes require the use of many magical plants, so it’s actually difficult for ordinary wizard apprentices to find a way to learn this kind of course.”

All this time, Witch Sophia never let Locke enter her plant room.

Locke followed, and now he could finally see the many magical plants that Witch Sophia had carefully cultivated.

Of course, Locke was also extremely careful. After all, entering the plant room of a formal wizard specializing in plant magic was a very dangerous thing.

Witch Sophia’s magical creature cultivation room is so dangerous, not to mention the plant room, which is more important to her.

He could never be too careful.

(End of this chapter)