Time slips away like fine sand between fingers, and beneath the seemingly calm surface, Ron’s life is surging with undercurrents.
His routine has been adjusted to an almost exacting precision:
Waking up at dawn for meditation, using the "Star Projection" trait to absorb star energy;
Handling various experiments and research at daybreak;
Conducting teaching work in the morning;
Afternoons are devoted to memory crystal analysis and academic exchange; practicing magic and weapon skills deep into the night.
Such a pace of life would certainly be a torment for ordinary people, but for Ron, it’s the necessary path to achieve higher realms.
"Master, Ink is mimicking your actions again."
Ailan’s gentle voice came from the other side of the experiment table, her green eyes showing a hint of helplessness, but more with fondness.
Ron raised his head, his gaze falling on the black slime in the corner, which was diligently "learning."
Since successfully cultivating this autophagic slime monster, it has become the most active presence in the workshop.
Dale named it "Ink," which really fits.
Its body is almost perfectly spherical, smooth as a mirror, yet changes into strange patterns and protrusions according to moods.
At the moment, Ink is attempting to mimic Ron’s pen-holding and writing actions.
A slender tentacle extends from its main body.
Wobbly holding a feather pen, leaving crooked but barely recognizable lines on the paper.
The focused appearance, along with the continually changing ripple patterns on its body, makes it seem both amusing and touching.
"Its learning ability is truly impressive."
Ron put down the rune pen in his hand, observing Ink’s attempts with interest:
"Even though it lacks a fixed body structure, its mimicry of complex actions has reached a fairly high standard.
More importantly, it’s extremely keen on the perception and reaction to bloodline energy."
He stretched out his hand, gently stroking the smooth surface of Ink.
The little creature immediately emitted a faint buzzing sound, its body color gradually shifting from pitch black to deep purple, indicating it was analyzing the bloodline composition and energy characteristics of the one in contact.
Seconds later, part of Ink’s body began to exhibit energy fluctuation frequencies similar to Ron’s.
Though the intensity is so weak it’s almost negligible, the precision of the mimicry is awe-inspiring.
"This is precisely the perfect experimental subject I need."
Ron’s eyes shone with satisfaction as his mind began to conceive various experimental plans:
"By rehearsing various bloodline modulation techniques on Ink, I can significantly reduce the risk coefficient of conducting experiments on myself and companions.
After all, any theory needs to be validated by practice, and blind experimentation is often more dangerous than ignorance."
In the following days, Ron systematically utilized Ink for bloodline modulation experiments.
He first attempted further optimization and expansion of the Chimera bloodline.
Through a carefully designed potion formula, he successfully enabled part of Ink’s body to temporarily acquire a "Bloodline Duplication" ability.
Although the duration was a mere few minutes, it was enough to validate the correctness of his theoretical system.
"Seventh experiment, duration extended to six minutes and twenty-three seconds."
Ron meticulously recorded every detail in the experiment records:
"After increasing the dosage of bloodline stabilizer by 18%, the effect significantly improved.
The next step could be to try adding an extract of ’Abyss Thistle,’ theoretically it should further extend the duration."
Ink was always extremely cooperative in participating in various experiments, never showing discomfort or resistance.
As an autophagic slime monster, it not only naturally possesses a strong adaptability, but can endure bloodline shocks that conventional creatures find unbearable.
More importantly, it seems to gain a certain growth and evolution from these experiments.
After each successful bloodline fusion experiment, Ink’s intelligence level would exhibit small but perceptible improvements.
This phenomenon led Ron to a bold hypothesis: whether continual bloodline modulation experiments could cultivate Ink into a truly "living bloodline library."
[Bloodline Shaping (Proficient) Experience Points +1]
[Bloodline Shaping (Proficient) Experience Points +1]
[Bloodline Shaping (Proficient) Experience Points +1]
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[Current Progress: Bloodline Shaping (Proficient 82/100)]
"At this progress rate, in another two to three months, I should be able to breakthrough to the master level."
Ron contently surveyed the data on the skill panel, with his future plans becoming increasingly clear:
"Master level bloodline shaping, even in the entire Central Lands, is considered a rare talent."
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Meanwhile, the biweekly memory crystal analysis course has become his most anticipated academic activity.
Professor Uther’s guidance is increasingly in-depth, and the skills taught gradually touch upon high-tier arcane techniques only mastered by seasoned historians.
"Today we will analyze a high-level memory crystal."
Uther’s void remains projection slowly emerged in the analysis room, the silver light more solid than usual, showing his emphasis on this lesson:
"This is the highest-grade sample you have encountered so far, its complexity and potential risks far exceed all previous exercises."
Ron cautiously observed the memory crystal before him.
Unlike the samples previously encountered, this crystal appeared in a profound indigo shade.
Inside is an extremely complex spiral structure, like a miniature galaxy compressed within the crystal.