"This is a crucial step in advancing from an Advanced Apprentice to an Official Wizard..."
Ron calculated in his mind: "A completely personalized magical trait that can open up entirely new research directions for me."
But what followed was the concern about the increasing spiritual contamination.
As the depth of meditation increased, the accumulation rate of spiritual contamination also intensified.
Although the reset function of the Time Guardian Pocket Watch could still effectively clear these contaminations, Ron keenly realized that as he approached the critical point of an Advanced Apprentice, relying solely on the Pocket Watch would inevitably be inadequate.
"Although the reset capability of the Pocket Watch is powerful, it has its limits too."
Ron frowned in contemplation:
"Once the level of spiritual power approaches that of an Official Wizard, the complexity and intensity of contamination will correspondingly increase, and whether the Pocket Watch can fully cope with it remains unknown."
This dilemma further strengthened his determination to expedite the practice of the "Melting Furnace Concept."
"A more thorough solution must be found before reaching the critical point." Ron planned in his mind:
"After returning from the Bloodline Altar, immediately attempt the transition to Demon Hunter and Magic Swordsman, then focus on advancing to an Official Wizard, ultimately using the Active Demon Sword as the ’furnace’ carrier to fundamentally solve the contamination problem."
This plan is interconnected, step by step, with each link being crucial.
"Multi-career integration, mutual reinforcement..."
However, he still had another task at hand—helping Trish with the leopard lady’s bloodline modulation.
After all, he had promised this, and it would also serve as a practical test of his Bloodline Modifier abilities.
Ron arranged all the necessary tools and materials, having already constructed a detailed bloodline modulation plan in his mind.
The research on the traits of the Scorpion Venom Gland was very thorough, the key lies in how to perfectly integrate this trait with the leopard lady’s existing bloodline, to avoid potential rejection reactions.
"Every step must be precise to the millimeter..." he reviewed the venom gland research notes:
"Any slight deviation could trigger unpredictable bloodline conflicts."
In the late-night laboratory, only he remained with the silently operating complex instruments.
Moonlight filtered through the window, casting a silvery-white patch on the floor.
Ron sighed, temporarily setting aside various thoughts, focusing his energy on the most urgent task at hand.
"Orderly advance, step by step."
He finally admonished himself: "Even the most complex puzzles are composed of small segments."
The next morning, Ron brought the carefully prepared bloodline modulation tools and materials and went to Trish’s residence as agreed.
On the way, he once again reviewed the complex operation process about to be undertaken.
Bloodline modulation, being such a precise task, once started, must be completed in one go, any mistake halfway could lead to catastrophic consequences.
The wind stirred the dark blue leaves on the branches in the Black Mist Jungle, creating a strange rustling sound.
Following the address provided by Trish, he arrived at a small villa located in the East District of the school.
This two-story stone building appeared simple and ancient, with faintly glowing vine plants climbing on its walls, outlining the building’s silhouette in the morning light.
The entire building was enveloped in an almost invisible energy barrier, a sign of an advanced protective array.
As Ron approached the door, an invisible touch of spiritual power swept over him like a radar, thoroughly checking his identity traits.
The precision and intensity of this spiritual power probing clearly exceeded the level of an Advanced Apprentice.
The door opened automatically, and Trish was already waiting in the foyer.
She wasn’t wearing her apprentice robe, but a simple light green casual outfit, her already attractive face appeared even more youthful.
"Thank you for coming."
The young lady greeted warmly, a courteous yet polite smile on her face:
"The master is attending to some matters and will be here shortly. Li Yue is already waiting in the preparation room."
Ron nodded, following Trish through the elegantly decorated corridor, subtly observing his surroundings.
Sensitivity to the environment had become his instinctive reaction.
The corridor was lined with various peculiar collections:
Specimens sealed in crystals, fragments of stone slabs inscribed with ancient runes, liquid creatures floating in specially made containers, constantly changing forms...
Each item revealed the owner’s deep interest in mysticism.
"Most of these are the master’s collections over the years."
Following Ron’s gaze, Trish explained, with a faint hint of pride in her tone:
"She often takes me to study the traits of these extraordinary creatures. Here, you might be interested in this one."
She stopped in front of a special glass case, which contained a well-preserved small creature, its form somewhere between a butterfly and a jellyfish, with thin, cicada-wing-like membranes covered in complex glowing patterns.
"The Star Abyss Moth, reportedly found only in specific areas of the ’Twisted Jungle’ on the Abyss Fourth Layer."
Trish explained, her voice filled with an obsessive fascination for mystical knowledge:
"Master Corina says they can move between different layers of the Abyss without being tainted by curses, one of the very few creatures with such an ability."
Ron remained expressionless, yet his heart was stirred.
If this creature were indeed as Trish described, possessing a natural ability to resist Abyssal Curses, then the research value of its bloodline traits far exceeded that of ordinary specimens, potentially even becoming a key piece in unraveling the mystery of Abyss Adaptability.
"A very rare specimen."
He commented, his voice full of interest: