"Very suitable for people like me who need to move frequently but don’t want to give up a comfortable home."
Her tone carried a hint of pride, clearly satisfied with this spell:
"Think about it, no matter where you go, you can bring your own little nook. Isn’t that convenient?"
Ron’s eyes sparkled with deep academic interest, barely concealing his inner envy.
This magic is undoubtedly priceless for any wizard who constantly explores and travels.
No need to worry about the problem of accommodation, nor to adapt to a new environment every time.
Not even worrying about the safety and privacy of personal belongings — these are conveniences that can’t be measured in money.
"Lady, this magic... Could I ask you for guidance?"
He finally couldn’t hold back and opened his mouth, his voice carrying a rare eagerness.
Accompanying the inquiry, he habitually reached for his magic stone bag at his waist, ready to pay the corresponding tuition.
In his past apprentice days, consulting Lady Allen for any knowledge required paying the equivalent magic stones, and this had become his conditioned reflex.
However, Lady Allen waved her hand, stopping his movement.
This gesture surprised Ron a bit; he knew Lady Allen always valued the worth of knowledge and never imparted it lightly.
"Put away your magic stones, I don’t intend to charge you for this."
Lady Allen’s eyes carried a touch of teasing, her lips curled into a slight smile:
"You are now an official wizard; the relationship between us has become more equal. Besides, this spell itself is generally valued, not as rare or complex as you imagine."
Ron was slightly surprised, his eyebrows slightly raised: "But it seems so practical..."
"The challenge isn’t in the spell itself."
Lady Allen pushed open the herb store door, gesturing for them to follow:
"But in the construction materials of the building, this is where the real secret lies."
Entering the herb store, the familiar aroma of herbs came forth as usual, making one feel reassured.
The store’s layout was identical to before; every item was at its designated spot, as if it had never been moved.
"You must use materials with spatial traits to build, that’s the only way to undertake such space expansion and folding."
Lady Allen explained, her tone carrying a touch of professional rigor:
"Ordinary materials would simply shatter or deform under such operations, unable to maintain the integrity of the structure."
Ron immediately noticed some barely detectable faint lights in the corner.
Utilizing the ’Extraordinary Recognition’ skill, he saw that the store’s walls and floors contained special energy patterns, forming a complex stable array.
Those patterns were arranged almost perfectly, both fixed and flexible, capable of maintaining architectural stability amidst spatial changes.
"These materials..." Ron contemplated while touching the wall, feeling a subtle energy fluctuation at his fingertips.
The sensation was incredibly peculiar, as if the wall existed simultaneously in multiple tiny spaces, each touch eliciting a faint spatial resonance.
"’Black Sand Essence’ and ’Blood Crystal Stone’ from the Abyss, mixed with ’Twisted Wood’ from the 4th layer, plus a small amount of ’Void Iron.’"
Lady Allen listed them as if they were treasures:
"Each material possesses a certain level of spatial trait, specially processed and woven together, forming a building structure highly compatible with spatial magic."
Upon hearing these names, Ron’s heart stirred.
In the ’Abyssal Creatures Atlas,’ he had seen records of these materials.
"Black Sand" can spontaneously form mini wormholes;
"Blood Crystal Stone" can store and release spatial energy;
"Twisted Wood" comes from the 4th layer’s ecosystem that defies natural laws, and its fiber structure can withstand spatial deformation;
While "Void Iron" is a rare metal capable of maintaining stability across different spatial states.
These are all rare resources that require Abyssal exploration to obtain, with risks and difficulties imaginable.
"So, to build such a residence, first requires..."
"To explore the Abyss."
Lady Allen interjected, her emerald eyes fixed on Ron, flickering with a complex light of both warning and encouragement:
"Just as you thought, this is where the real challenge and value lie."
Ron pondered briefly, feeling a subtle guidance of destiny.
From the breaking of the Bloodline Altar’s seal, to the emergence of the ’Throne Seed’, and now this spatial magic, everything seemed to be leading him toward the same path — Abyssal exploration.
Upon reaching the Central Lands, this seemed to be an inevitable task.
Not only for the materials needed for such mobile residence, but also for the Abyssal trait metals required to forge the Active Demon Sword and various Abyssal materials with peculiar effects.
However, recklessly rushing into the Abyss would obviously be extremely dangerous, especially knowing that he has attracted the attention of the Supreme Apostle.
Ron’s thoughts turned toward a safer strategy — utilizing the Stand-In Puppet for initial exploration.
Since achieving 50% energy charge, he could already control it beyond 100 meters away from his body, and this distance was expanding at a striking speed, now reaching several thousand meters.
This means he could control the Stand-In Puppet at a relatively safe distance for preliminary exploration, gathering intelligence and materials, minimizing personal risk.
"Perhaps I could first dispatch the Stand-In Puppet to the Abyss’s shallow regions for initial exploration..."
Ron constructed a detailed plan in his mind:
"Once the puppet’s energy charge reaches 100%, completing the Glory Legacy’s advancement, its maximum control range should significantly increase. Then, we can attempt deeper explorations."
His thoughts stretched into a distant future — the integration of the Stand-In Puppet with the Active Demon Sword.
Using the puppet in Demon Hunter form as a carrier and merging the sword’s traits, perhaps a new battle system could be created.
This combination would not only enhance the ability to counter Abyssal creatures but also secure more valuable resources while ensuring safety.
"What are you thinking so intently about?"
Lady Allen’s voice interrupted his thoughts, her emerald eyes sparkling with wisdom seeming to see through everything.
Ron smiled slightly, no longer hiding his plan:
"Just pondering over future Abyssal exploration. Since various high tier materials need to be sourced from there, this path will have to be taken sooner or later. But I’ll need to be fully prepared, as the danger level there far surpasses the Black Mist Jungle."
Lady Allen looked at him meaningfully, a flash of approval in her eyes yet mixed with some concern:
"Caution is commendable, but don’t miss opportunities due to excessive caution. The Abyss is both perilous and rife with possibilities; the key is finding the balance between the two."
She walked toward the counter, taking out a folded piece of parchment from beneath, with its surface emitting a gentle glow:
"This is a simplified map of the Abyss’s 1st to 3rd Floors. Though the Abyss’s structure constantly changes, certain key areas remain relatively stable.
I drew this when I entered the Abyss back in the day. Some details may have changed, but the overall framework should still hold. It might assist your future exploration."