The tree spirit pushed open the door and entered, her green eyes full of concern.
Her branches gently swayed, holding a cup with a faintly fragrant warm liquid.
"Elm bark extract, it can relieve mental fatigue."
Ailan handed the cup to Ron, her voice gentle.
Ron took the cup and sipped a little, the warm liquid slipping down his throat, bringing a gradually rising warmth in his abdomen.
"Thank you, Ailan." He nodded slightly, "I was just pondering some issues."
Ailan stood quietly to the side, her branches gently swaying as if hesitating about something.
Eventually, she spoke:
"Master, since arriving in the Central Lands, you’ve been overexerting yourself almost every day. Also, I’ve noticed your list of goals is getting longer and longer..."
Ron looked at Ailan with slight surprise.
He had always thought he concealed it well, not expecting even Ailan to notice his excessive fatigue.
"The tree spirit’s perception is much more acute than you imagine."
Ailan smiled slightly: "Especially towards those with whom they have a life connection."
Ron put down the cup, exhaling deeply:
"You’re right... Perhaps I really do need to manage my time more reasonably."
A true strong individual not only knows how to strive but also understands how to use time efficiently.
Blind diligence only leads to wasted effort, whereas reasonable planning is true wisdom.
After pondering for a moment, Ron decided to focus on his newly acquired skills of Enchantment Technique and Rune Magic in the near future.
"Though these two skills are still at the entry-level, thanks to Lecturer Levin’s recording crystal ball, the progress has been smooth.
If I can elevate them to a skilled level, obtain the corresponding skill additional traits, and successfully transition to an Enchanter, and stack various synergy effects, perhaps another major breakthrough will come."
Thinking of this, Ron’s eyes were full of anticipation.
Three-in-One — Magic Potion Making, Alchemy, Enchantment — Enchantment is the missing puzzle piece for him right now.
"As for the practice in Magic Potion and Bloodline Modulation, I’ve indeed been neglecting lately." He felt slightly apologetic.
After all, these two skills were the ones that first helped him build his reputation back in the Black Mist School.
"Fortunately, the profession panel can solidify existing achievements. Even if temporarily shelved, the skills won’t become rusty or regress, which is an unparalleled advantage."
He could only comfort himself in his heart.
As for those more long-term plans:
Further development and fusion of the Chimera Bloodline, and the continuous advancement of the "Melting Furnace Concept"...
Each one buzzes in his mind like a ticking time bomb, urging him to seize every moment.
"Master, Dale has recently made a breakthrough in water control."
Ailan saw his brows knitting tightly once again and timely changed the topic:
"She’s already able to create a water flow penetration barrier with enough attack power."
Ron nodded slightly, feeling somewhat gratified.
In this busy state, even without his constant supervision, both of his companions are growing and progressing in their own ways.
"Once the simulation battle device is completed, she can also participate in the training." He nodded in response.
Speaking of the simulation battle device, Ron recalled his embarrassing lack of funds.
He checked his remaining funds and found he had less than ten complete magic stones left.
Almost all the money had been spent on purchasing various auxiliary spatial materials needed for the mobile workshop.
As for earning money by accepting magic potion orders like he did back in the Black Mist Jungle...
In the Central Lands, a place full of masters, to stand out among numerous senior alchemists and magic potion professors, one must have their unique strengths.
"The top three in the Rainbow Ring... is a must-have." Ron said to himself, his eyes becoming exceptionally determined.
Tomorrow’s "Rainbow Ring" competition is an excellent opportunity to showcase his strength.
Outstanding performance in the large-scale competition, coupled with his unique improvements to advanced magic potions and the blueprint paper on the "Mobile Simulation Device."
It might be enough to establish the reputation of his workshop and lay the foundation for taking orders to make money in the future.
Ailan seemed to sense Ron’s determination and nodded slightly:
"The master always finds a way. I believe it won’t be an exception this time."
Ron stood up and walked to the balcony, gazing at the resplendent night sky of the Central Lands.
Someday, when he stands at the pinnacle as a wizard, overlooking all beings, he may smile knowingly at today’s hardships.
By then, he will no longer be constrained by time and resources, able to explore the mysteries of the universe at will, and wield the power over life and death.
But now, he must be down-to-earth, climbing upward one step at a time.