Wizard: I Can Refine Everything-Chapter 365 - 80 Evolution Road

Chapter 365 -80 Evolution Road

Upon entering the Academy, the two encountered many wizards on the road.

These wizards were mostly robust beyond measure, and even when Richard came across some thin ones, he sensed an oppressed Life Energy within them.

According to Jimmy’s explanation, these wizards practiced a special Sealing Skill. This skill allowed them to accumulate power normally and, once the seal was released, could instantly increase a wizard’s combat power by double or even multiple times.

“What fascinating witchcraft,” Richard exclaimed, “I have never heard of such witchcraft before.”

“That’s to be expected,” Jimmy laughed, “This kind of witchcraft is basically useless for wizards who are undergoing Spiritual Evolution, so very few people learn it.

And the Sealing Skills you see are all versions personally improved by the dean. The original ones generally only increased power by ten to thirty percent, at most fifty percent. The ones we’re encountering now are far superior.”

“Ah!?” Richard exclaimed in surprise, “So, these Sealing Skills are versions improved by the dean? Does our Academy also distribute witchcraft?”

This sort of Sealing Skill was not something from the Black Tower Wizard Academy’s Magic Store, where common Magic Models were overflowing in the Wizard World.

Wherever it went, in any wizard’s hands, it could serve as a legacy of witchcraft.

“It’s not given out for free,” Jimmy replied, “These witchcraft require contributing to the Academy to be exchanged.”

“Many?” Richard noted the measure word used by Jimmy, “Has the dean prepared a lot of witchcraft?”

Jimmy smiled mysteriously, “You’ll find out in time. For now, let me take you to meet the dean.”

…

Garon the Great Wizard was different from other Great Wizards, as Garon the Great Wizard’s clone was constantly stationed in the Wizard World.

And according to Jimmy, this clone actually managed affairs.

This system was starkly different from other Great Wizards, who relied on Deputy Deans.

The Gang Wind at the mountaintop was extremely harsh, and the howling north wind sounded like an invisible whistle.

Richard and Jimmy landed on the mountaintop, where outside the Wizard Tower, a figure gazed into the distance.

Jimmy respectfully said to the figure, “Dean, we have arrived.”

“Hmm!?”

Garon the Great Wizard’s clone seemed suddenly awakened, his body jolted.

He turned to look at Richard and even yawned.

“You’ve arrived so quickly.”

“It seems he was really asleep,” Richard thought to himself.

Jimmy wasn’t surprised by Garon the Great Wizard’s state; with a consistent expression of respect, he said, “We did not delay on the road but came directly to the Academy.”

“Hmm, well done.”

Garon the Great Wizard nodded, his somewhat confused gaze instantly clearing up.

He scrutinized Richard briefly, his expression suddenly becoming surprised.

“Huh, aren’t you that young fellow from Black Tower Wizard Academy? I remember when I last saw you, you were a Second Ring Wizard.

How many years have passed, and you’ve already become a Third Ring?”

Jimmy looked somewhat helpless.

“Dean, didn’t you receive the information I sent you?”

“I didn’t see it,” Garon the Great Wizard honestly shook his head, “The weather recently has been too conducive to sleep.”

Jimmy sighed helplessly, “You remember correctly, Dean, Richard is indeed the wizard from Black Tower Academy you met last time. He has advanced to Third Ring lately and mastered a rule very suitable for Physique Evolution, so he wishes to join our Academy and study Physique Evolution.”

“Oh!? Welcome, welcome!”

Garon the Great Wizard brightened up, took two steps towards Richard, and extended his right hand.

Richard, feeling somewhat flattered, quickly extended his right hand to shake it.

“Hmm? How come you’re so young?”

Upon shaking hands, Garon the Great Wizard immediately noticed something off.

As a master of studying Physique Evolution, he was extremely sensitive to Life Radiation. Richard’s Concealer Cloak inherently covered Life Radiation, so Garon the Great Wizard’s clone did not notice Richard’s Life Radiation at first.

But through that handshake, the abnormally young Life Radiation from Richard naturally became known to Garon the Great Wizard through their bodily contact.

“How come you’re not even a thousand years old? That’s really young.”

Richard smiled sheepishly, “Some luck, some luck.”

“Well done, lad, you have great potential!” Garon the Great Wizard satisfactorily patted Richard’s shoulder, “The Academy needs young talents like you; you are definitely going to achieve great things in the future.

Come, let me see the rule you’ve mastered.”

Upon hearing this, Richard hurriedly demonstrated his Mutated Rules. After seeing Richard’s rules, Garon the Great Wizard scratched his head in confusion.

“This thing… I seem to have seen it somewhere.”

He frowned, thought for a while, then suddenly looked up, somewhat surprised, and said,

“This isn’t the rule of the Flesh Cancer? The Flesh Cancer has long been sealed into the World Mirror. Where did you get this from?”

Richard’s face slightly stiffened, unsure how to respond.

Fortunately, Jimmy spoke up at that moment.

“Dean, a while ago, Black Tower Wizard Academy and Meteor Wizard Academy had a war.

I remember I mentioned this to you.”

“Oh, oh!” Garon the Great Wizard displayed a slightly embarrassed smile, “I remember now.

Your rule is really good and indeed very suitable for Physique Evolution. You should often check the task board; there are often tasks for cultivating special cells there.

By the way, has Jimmy told you about the Contribution Value?”

Richard shook his head, “Master Jimmy hasn’t mentioned that yet.”

“Then I will explain it,” Garon the Great Wizard laughed. “The contribution system is a special exchange mechanism I designed. Contribution Value can be exchanged for rewards specially open to wizards in the Academy’s library in the Wizard District.”

These rewards include witchcraft designed by me, curiosities, special materials, opportunities to enter the Secret Realm, and so on, which are very precious for wizards at your stage.

Feel free to check there often, as I usually toss in some trinkets.”

“I shall, Dean,” Richard respectfully said.

“Eh,” Garon the Great Wizard waved his hand, “don’t call me ‘Dean sir,’ just ‘Dean’ will do.

That’s it, now that I’ve met you, you are officially a member of Garon Wizard College.

Jimmy will go over your salary and other benefits with you, I don’t quite remember those details clearly.”

“Yes, Dean.”

Soon, Jimmy and Richard left the mountaintop.

Garon the Great Wizard watched Richard’s retreating figure, a faint, intrigued smile appearing on his face.

“This young fellow is no ordinary person, to be marked by such a great existence. What exactly did that great existence see in him?”

Even Richard himself hadn’t noticed that the great existence behind Seeker’s Tavern had left a mark on him while repairing and evolving the Nightmare Artifact.

This mark didn’t have any particular function but merely served to remind the great existence to steer clear of this nuisance upon encountering him.

After all, the memories of a great existence are exceedingly complex, and without some markings, they would struggle to quickly recall certain matters.

…

Garon Wizard College was not just the structure outside; the mountain that supported them had been hollowed out and turned into part of the college.

This reminded Richard of the past Mountain Secret Realm and those mountain dwarf temples.

Led by Jimmy, Richard quickly arrived at the college’s library.

The library was immensely vast, beneath the huge dome, books as numerous as clouds occupied large stone shelves.

These huge shelves made even a towering Stone Giant appear tiny.

And the knowledge stored above was even weightier than mountains.

Jimmy snapped his fingers, and a small sprite appeared beside him.

“Fetch me a set of introductory material for the Physique Wizard.”

The sprite, seeing Jimmy, exclaimed with a hint of delight:

“Jimmy! Long time no see. Weren’t you assigned to the club by Garon?

Is this a newcomer? He looks quite young.

Newcomer, what is your name? I’m Elissa, the librarian here. If you need to find materials in the future, you can call me directly.”

This sprite, self-proclaimed as Elissa, was very enthusiastic, chattering nonstop upon seeing Richard.

Richard looked toward Jimmy, who gave him a helpless smile.

“That’s just Elissa being Elissa, you’ll get used to it.”

After rambling for a while longer, Elissa turned into a burst of glowing dust and vanished.

Shortly after, she returned with a thick Magic Book, flying out of a ring of glowing dust.

This reminded Richard of Fenna, the small sprite from Black Tower Wizard Academy’s library.

These sprites seemed to be of the same Race, all serving as librarians.

Jimmy took the book and handed it to Richard: “This is something every wizard who joins Garon Wizard College must learn.

Go and read it; once you’re done, you’ll have a more systematic understanding of Physique Evolution. This will greatly assist you in planning your future research direction.”

Richard took the book, and saw the Magic Book’s dark cover embossed with golden letters—Evolution Road.

“Nice title,” Richard complimented, then opened the Magic Book.

But after flipping through just a few pages, an incredulous look appeared on his face.

He suddenly looked up, his eyes intently fixed on Jimmy across him.

“The Dean is actually willing to distribute this for free!?”

In just a few pages of Evolution Road, he discovered that the knowledge contained was as deep as an abyss.

The seemingly simple words on the book were just the tip of the iceberg.

Huge secrets were hidden behind them.

Jimmy chuckled, “The Dean really detests the trend in the Wizard World of hoarding knowledge.

He believes that theoretical knowledge should be widely shared.

This prevents many wizards from being stuck on problems that could be solved with just a phrase.”

Richard paused and then showed a delighted expression.

So, he wasn’t the only one who thought the secretive nature of knowledge in the Wizard World was problematic.

“Besides sharing knowledge, does the Dean have any other actions?” Richard followed up.

“Other actions?” Jimmy looked puzzledly at Richard, “Sharing knowledge is already a tremendous benefit, what else do you want?”

“Ah?” Richard was somewhat surprised, “Hasn’t the Academy conducted symposiums or the like? Knowledge may be spread, but a wizard can easily fall into mental traps.

Wouldn’t it be easier to solve problems with multiple wizards discussing them?”

Hearing Richard’s words, Jimmy gasped in shock.

If they considered Garon the Great Wizard’s actions open-minded, then what Richard proposed was revolutionary.

Isn’t that just scrounging knowledge from other wizards?

Jimmy said somewhat rigidly, “Your idea… is a bit excessive.”

“Is it?”

Richard smiled, seemingly realizing the steep road ahead to change the culture.

“I guess I was being too radical then.”