That is the "Grace"—a unique energy connection between the instructor and the student.
This feeling is like cool and sweet spring water flowing into a thirsty throat, comfortable and invigorating.
Compared to last time, this "Grace" is more even and lasting, like a gentle, continuous drizzle rather than a brief torrent.
Ron closed his eyes, feeling the energy circulating and flowing within his body.
He had already learned how to guide this precious energy to where it was most needed.
[Magic Power: 2.0→2.05 (+0.05)]
Although the increase seemed subtle, Ron knew that this slow and steady accumulation was the healthiest and most sustainable way to grow.
Just like Lilia’s "Diligence Can Make Up for Incompetence" talent, the small advancements before him would eventually accumulate into astonishing achievements.
"Teacher, what’s wrong?" Lilia asked, puzzled, looking at the suddenly silent Ron.
"Nothing." Ron opened his eyes and smiled:
"I was just contemplating the inspiration your progress has given me. Sometimes, the most stable path might also be the grandest one."
Lilia nodded, half understanding, and then turned to continue sorting herbs.
Looking at this diligent girl, Ron felt a special sense of satisfaction.
Teaching is not just a one-way giving; the relationship between teacher and student is a wonderful symbiosis, where both parties grow in the process.
Withdrawing his gaze, he walked to the backyard, where Dale’s cheerful laughter was echoing.
The changes in the Little Sea Siren were more dramatic and obvious than in Lilia.
Since devouring those failed Slime Monsters, her growth rate was simply astonishing.
In just three days, Dale had grown nearly ten centimeters taller, her size now comparable to that of an eight- or nine-year-old human child.
Her ability to move freely on land had also extended to an astounding four hours, almost double of before.
Even more astonishing was her ability to manipulate elements.
Initially, she could barely form small water balls, but now she could control a Water Dragon that danced freely in the air.
She had even shown preliminary perception of other elements, particularly an unexpected affinity with the Wind Element.
"Master, look what I’ve learned!" Dale excitedly displayed her new skills to Ron.
She clasped her hands together and then slowly separated them, forming a spinning water vortex between her palms.
Then, an astonishing scene unfolded:
Wisps of breeze circled the vortex, gradually merging with the water flow, forming a small wind-water symbiosis.
"The fusion of wind and water?" Ron raised an eyebrow in surprise, "That’s not an ordinary ability for a Sea Siren."
He immediately activated "Extraordinary Recognition" to carefully observe Dale’s changes:
[Sea Siren Dale
Bloodline Purity: Silver Ring 99% (nearly reaching the Golden Ring threshold)
Elemental Affinity: Water (main), Wind (general), Fire (weak)
Special Ability: Water Element Control, Wind Element Perception, Elemental Fusion (preliminary)
Physical Condition: Extremely healthy, life energy vibrant, growth potential further enhanced]
"What a terrifying talent..." Ron couldn’t help but marvel:
"She’s already starting to progress towards the Golden Ring Bloodline, and she’s even showing the talent for Elemental Fusion."
This development far exceeded his expectations. According to conventional understanding, although Sea Sirens excel in Water Element Manipulation, they usually struggle to resonate with other elements.
The wind and water fusion ability Dale demonstrated suggested that her bloodline might be undergoing some unique evolution.
"Master, can I eat some more of that soft stuff?"
Dale asked eagerly, her eyes shining with anticipation:
"They were really delicious!"
Ron gently shook his head:
"Those were experimental failures and are no longer available. But don’t worry, I’m researching a more suitable ’menu’ for you. Once my Bloodline Modulation skills progress, I can prepare more targeted nutritional sources for you."
The gluttonous Little Sea Siren could only walk away a bit disappointed and continue practicing her Elemental Control abilities in the yard.
Returning to the laboratory, Ron looked at the remaining two Autophagic Slime Monsters.
These two small life forms floated in the nutrient solution, oblivious to the experiments that were about to take place.
"The last experiment had already brought me to the critical point of Bloodline Modulation skills. With a little more effort, I should be able to break through and gain Additional Traits."
Ron first took out a detailed experimental plan.
Unlike previous attempts, this time he designed three progressive and complex experiments to explore higher realms of Bloodline Modulation.
In the first experiment, he chose three relatively mild bloodlines:
the hair of a Prairie Wolf, the horn of a Goat, and the fur of a Flying Squirrel.
Although these three creatures didn’t possess Extraordinary Traits, their life models each had distinct characteristics—agility of the wolf, resilience of the goat, flexibility of the flying squirrel.
"Theoretically, the more ordinary the creature, the easier it is for bloodline fusion to succeed. Starting simple and progressing step by step."
Ron carefully introduced the three materials into the first Slime Monster in a specific order.
As expected, this low-level fusion proceeded quite smoothly.
Inside the Slime Monster, a noticeable three-layer structure formed, with distinct boundaries but no rejection reaction.
"Excellent, the basic test is successful. Now onto the second stage."
The difficulty of the second experiment significantly increased.
Ron chose an extraordinary creature—a Fire Element creature, the scales of a Fire Lizard, attempting to fuse it with ordinary animal bloodlines.
The challenge this time lay in the natural energy gap between extraordinary and ordinary creatures, where forced fusion could easily lead to energy overflow, causing the ordinary bloodline to be completely assimilated or directly collapse.