Ron took the Crystal Ball, briefly sensing the internal records, and nodded in satisfaction:
"Very good, the devouring efficiency is even higher than expected. It seems the potential of the ’Big Eater’ far exceeds our imagination."
He raised the Crystal Ball to his eye, carefully observing the energy flow patterns within the recorded data.
Dale’s bloodline energy had nearly reached the Golden Ring critical point, far surpassing the Silver Ring level of ordinary Sea Sirens.
If they continued at the current pace of training, with a few more targeted devourings, she might very well step into the ranks of the Golden Ring bloodline before the end of the gladiatorial games.
"The next beast battle might be even more dangerous."
He turned to Dale: "Take a break. The upcoming melee will be more arduous. But I believe, with your current abilities, you should be able to advance smoothly to the finals."
Dale lifted her delicate chin confidently:
"Master, rest assured, I will definitely win the championship! That puppet is bound to be ours! Those guys are just delicious snacks in my eyes."
Ron smiled and nodded, yet his mind was contemplating more long-term plans.
......
In the laboratory, candlelight flickered, shadows swaying unpredictably on the walls.
Ron stood at the workbench, spreading out over a month’s worth of experimental data records, examining them one by one.
Those charts and formulas bore witness to his daily sweat and thought, every failure and breakthrough.
"It’s time for a comprehensive inventory."
Ron gently closed his eyes, constructing his unique Library of Consciousness in his mind.
He had long since crafted this magnificent palace of knowledge within his spiritual space.
Every book, every shelf, was arranged with precise logic, allowing him to retrieve and organize information at any time.
His avatar of consciousness strolled among the towering bookshelves, arriving at the "Personal Growth" section.
In this area, rows of books were neatly arranged, each documenting his progress and insights in different fields of cultivation.
Ron took down the first book, its golden-embossed cover read "Star Eater’s Ravings Meditation Progress."
Opening the pages, it detailed each instance of his meditation state, energy flow, and skill improvement.
"The progress in the Meditation Technique is very stable, with no significant breakthroughs, but there is substantial improvement every day."
Ron added the latest progress to the book:
[Current Progress: Star Eater’s Ravings (Proficient 192/300)]
With his continuous practice, his Spiritual Power steadily increased, only a step away from the Advanced Apprentice’s 4.0 standard line.
"If I maintain the current pace, I will break through to Advanced Apprentice by the end of the Bloody Gladiatorial Games at most, and by then, the next sequence’s quarterly meeting won’t be far."
He placed the book back in its place, taking down another, this one recording the progress of Magic Construction and Spiritual Interference.
[Current Progress: Magic Construction (Proficient 65/100)]
[Current Progress: Spiritual Interference (Proficient 78/100)]
Under Soron’s additional guidance, these two skills progressed rapidly, especially Spiritual Interference which had begun to show the nascent form of "Spiritual Shock."
Although leagues apart from an Official Wizard, for him at this stage, it undoubtedly added an extremely effective auxiliary attack method.
During continuous practice, even Soron was surprised, stating that Ron’s Spiritual Control precision far exceeded that of his peers.
A flicker passed through Ron’s eyes, then he regained his calm.
He was deeply aware that this wasn’t due to extraordinary talent, but the result of countless days and nights of precise practice.
Every bit of progress was exchanged with time and sweat.
The third book was about Elemental Perception, detailedly recording the characteristics and interaction modes of various elemental fluctuations.
[Current Progress: Elemental Perception (Proficient 67/100)]
"Yuni Master’s ’Energy Anchoring Crystal’ is indeed a treasure, enhancing my understanding of Elemental Perception to a new level."
Aside from that, there were the additional lessons after the courses. Without Yuni Seraphin’s special attention, he might have needed several times the time to reach his current level.
However, the advance courses were all fully completed, and now, if he wanted such additional lessons, he would have to pay for private consultations at his own expense.
And such paid consultations were available only once a week.
Leaving the bookshelves, Ron brought up the special "Assets List" scroll in the Library of Consciousness.
It detailed his every income and expense, clear and transparent.
"Financially, there’s also been a considerable accumulation."
In the past month, he completed several large Magic Potion orders, plus ten reserved Magic Stones from the Transformer’s side.
After deducting various workshop expenses, he now had fifteen complete Magic Stones, as well as three to four hundred scattered Magic Stone Fragments as assets.
"Not particularly wealthy, but for an Apprentice, it’s quite considerable."
Ron scrutinized this wealth, feeling slightly relieved; this was the strong money-attracting ability of a "Professional Alchemist."
A sufficient reserve of Magic Stones meant he could purchase necessary materials and information in emergencies, and support more complex experiments and research.
"Finally, there’s the training for Bloodline Activation."
Ron exited the Library of Consciousness, reopening his eyes, his gaze falling on the exquisite glass bottle at the other end of the experiment table.
Inside it was containing a dark red liquid, gently swirling under the light, seemingly wriggling with life.
"Magma Dew" — an essential Body Tempering Medicine for the third stage of the Crown Breathing Technique.
"Let’s aim to complete and break through the Bloodline Activation tonight."