Don't disturb the sorcerer's scientific research

Chapter 4 Upgrades and New Abilities
"Here, this is the key to the lab."

Margaret handed Jia Xiu a key, a key that was very consistent with the stereotype of the fantasy world. It was brass-colored, with intricate carvings, and felt heavy in her hand.

"Thank you, instructor."

Even though he hadn't enrolled yet, Jia Xiu directly called the tutor.

When it comes to emotional intelligence, you need to get it right.

Margaret wanted to maintain the serious image of a teacher in front of Jia Xiu, but it was really difficult to suppress the smile on her face.

That’s very wise.

He is talented and sensible. Think about the students I taught before.

Not to mention producing results, during the final exam, faced with those terrible answers, she tried her best to save herself but couldn't.

"Let me introduce this laboratory to you."

Margaret accepted the title of mentor and took Jia Xiu into the laboratory.

The laboratory is not big, only about 30 square meters, which is already the highest standard in the remote and poor area of ​​Ximu Town.

"These are several standard rune baseplates. I forgot the quota, but if you run out, just apply to the association. It should be enough for your consumption."

"The alchemical reactor is a bit old, but it's good enough for doing some small experiments."

"The voice quill pen can write down your words for easy archiving. However, there are often mistakes, so remember to check them after you finish writing."

……

Margaret gave a brief introduction to the main equipment in the laboratory.

This is the first time that Jia Xiu has seen so many magic props in such a long time of traveling through the other world. Each one is probably worth a lot of money.

Doing scientific research is indeed a very expensive thing.

"As for more detailed usage instructions and precautions..."

Margaret rummaged through the cupboard.

"Ah, here, hey—"

"boom!"

A book that weighed several kilograms, with a leather cover, a metal lock, and a hardcover gold-plated edge, was placed heavily on the table.

"The experimental instruction manual. If you don't understand something, look in this. It's all in there. If there's anything that's not written here, the association has a communication crystal ball. Use that to leave me a message."

Because Margaret was only on a business trip to Ximu Town and had to return to St. Delo College after the award ceremony, she could only provide remote guidance to Jia Xiu.

"Hey, why are you so stunned? It's not that difficult. This book just looks thick, but most of the content is actually useless."

Seeing that Jia Xiu was a little dazed, Margaret thought he was frightened by the big book.

"I just feel that this magic laboratory is not quite what I imagined."

Jia Xiu replied.

He was not intimidated by the thickness of the instruction manual; instead, he found it familiar.

What is the best textbook for learning a programming language?
Of course, its official documentation.

He now increasingly feels that studying magic is actually an engineering discipline.

"So what do you imagine a magic laboratory to be like? A crazy wizard in a big robe and a pointed hat, stirring a huge vat while chanting magical spells amidst a pile of strange materials and pungent smells?"

Jia Xiu nodded vigorously.

The wizards he had heard about in the bards' tales were all like this.

"Haha, that was a long time ago," Margaret explained, "During the last Demon War, because the mages participating in the war were not of the same standard and liked to conceal key knowledge from each other, a lot of unnecessary losses were caused.

"After the war, the Spellcaster Association began promoting the standardization of spells. This is how magic experiments became what they are today. Not to mention the significant increase in efficiency, there are far fewer spellcasters blowing themselves up in the lab now."

"Sounds like a good thing."

"Of course it's a good thing. Except for a few old-timers, the vast majority of association members support it. Well, it's almost time, I have to go. Work hard. I'll send you the exam materials in a few days. If you don't pass, I'll charge you for this lab."

Margaret said half-jokingly.

"Um, ahem, mentor..."

Seeing that she was about to leave, Jia Xiu suddenly said a little embarrassedly.

"what happened?"

"It's that ring you found that nobody wanted before. Do you remember whose it was?" Jia Xiu was referring to the rare ring that was originally used to cheat in duels.

In the end, the duel was useless and Hannah was weaker than expected.

The ring is still with Jia Xiu, and Margaret didn't say she wanted to take it back. A magic item of this level is a bit too valuable for Jia Xiu now.

Margaret acted unconcerned when she heard what Jia Xiu said.

"If I say no one wants it, then no one wants it. You can keep it."

The tone of his voice seemed as if the ring was worthless.

"Thank you, instructor."

"Goodbye." Margaret waved her hand and disappeared at the door with a teleportation.

Jia Xiu looked at the ring in his hand.

Since he didn't take it seriously, it seemed that this mentor was even richer than he imagined.

After seeing his mentor off, Jia Xiu deposited one thousand crowns into the association's safe. This amount was a huge sum of money in Ximu Town, and it was not safe for him to keep it in his own pocket.

He didn't rest for the whole day and went straight into the laboratory.

There is also a study on the primary cure for paronychia that has not been submitted yet.

With the "friendly help" of Hays, he was able to complete the experiment.

Jia Xiu summarized and recorded the experimental results in detail.

【Complete a study on the 0-ring trick】

……

Jia Xiu waited excitedly, he felt that this research should be able to refresh his highest score.

However, the scoring this time seemed to be slower than before. Usually, there was no delay and the score was settled instantly, but this time it was stuck for several minutes.

What’s going on? Is it that my new research is so groundbreaking that it’s difficult to evaluate it right now?

After waiting for a few more minutes, the review slowly appeared.

【选题1分/创新性3分/工作量1分/研究水平1分/影响力1分】

[Comment: The master should be compensated for the mental damage caused by reading this research.]

[Reward: 70 Experience Points]

What do you mean?
Seeing the evaluation given, Jia Xiu was quite dissatisfied.

What the hell is mental damage compensation? Isn't it a very promising research to use primary healing techniques to deal with injuries?

But considering the 70 experience points it gave me, I endured it.

The reward is credited and another prompt pops up.

[Upgrade, Warlock LV.2 → LV.3]

[Current Experience: 960/2700]

The difficulty of upgrading suddenly increased a lot.

[Gain attribute points +2]

[Obtained spell: Detection, a passive skill that automatically detects valuable research targets within a 15-meter radius]

[Obtain spell: Teleport Anchor Point, which can mark a location as an anchor point. Within a 120km radius of the anchor point, use the spell to instantly teleport to the anchor point. It is recommended to mark the laboratory, as the laboratory is your permanent home.]

Jia Xiu's eyelids twitched.

This sect leader is not a serious one. He just gave me the magic, but why did he act so weird?

The pop-up prompts are not over yet, the rewards for this upgrade are unexpectedly rich.

[Unlock Gift: Magical Blessing, you can choose one of the following contract items;]

[Chain of Magical Contract: Obtain a magical pet that can perform simple actions and assist in combat]

[Blade of Magic: Obtain a magic weapon with special enchantment properties]

[Book of Magic Contract: Obtain a magic book that can record existing or new spells, and perform simple automatic error correction and supplementation on the rune composition.]

(End of this chapter)