Chapter 221

Day-after-day meditation is like ants gnawing at a great tree; it seems insignificant, yet it can create miracles through the accumulation of time.

Late at night, Luo En sat cross-legged alone in the most secluded meditation room of the workshop.

Two blue candle flames burned quietly before him, motionless in the windless environment, emitting a faint glow.

This was a meditation environment he had specially designed for "The Star Eater's Whispers," capable of shielding external interference to the greatest extent and strengthening his spiritual resonance with the "starry sky."

The air in the room was fresh and pure, infused with special potion scents that helped in the concentration and release of spiritual power.

With a deep breath, Luo En slowly closed his eyes, his spiritual power extending outward like silk threads.

"The Star Eater's Whispers" had become an important part of his daily practice.

At least two deep meditations every day made him increasingly familiar with the process, and he even began to look forward to that marvelous sensation of touching the boundless starry sky.

The meditation method operated in his mind, his spiritual power flowing like a dark, quiet, and profound river.

This was his third meditation of the day, each lasting an hour; as time passed, the speed of his spiritual power growth showed a clear accelerating trend.

As his spiritual power expanded, Luo En felt an unprecedented sense of oppression.

Those living stars that had previously just floated quietly in the starry sky now seemed to have a purpose, slowly drawing closer to his spiritual core.

"This feeling..." Luo En's thoughts fluctuated slightly, but he quickly returned to calm.

His spiritual consciousness had gradually left his physical body, floating in that familiar dark starry sky.

Surrounding him were countless flickering stars, their light brighter than usual, almost blinding.

Unlike the quiet observation of the past, these stars were now trembling slightly, as if living creatures were squirming.

And between those tremors, one could vaguely hear a kind of abnormal whispering.

【The Star Eater's Whispers experience +1】

【Current progress: The Star Eater's Whispers (Proficient 291/300)】

"Another point." Luo En's heart stirred, but he maintained the calm posture of meditation on the surface.

Only nine points of experience remained until the breakthrough, which meant—in a few more weeks, he would be able to push the meditation method to the next realm, laying the foundation for the final true breakthrough.

However, as the depth of meditation increased, those abnormal phenomena became increasingly obvious.

He knew this meant he was about to break through to the next stage of "The Star Eater's Whispers."

According to Lady Ailan, it should be a leap from Proficient to Mastery level, a qualitative leap.

As the experience points drew closer to the critical point, those whispers became clearer and clearer.

They were like murmurs from the depths of the starry sky, both strange and carrying a kind of indescribable intimacy, as if telling Luo En some ancient secret.

At first, they were just sporadic whispers, like the rustling of wind through leaves, appearing and disappearing.

But now, those whispers had become clear and continuous, as if dozens of voices were whispering at the same time, the content obscure and difficult to understand yet carrying a kind of seductive rhythm.

Even more unsettling was the feeling of being watched.

Luo En could clearly perceive that in the depths of his meditation, countless eyes were watching him, scrutinizing him, and evaluating his value.

It was not ordinary observation, but a greedy, thirsty gaze, as if he were a delicious dish about to be enjoyed.

When his consciousness sank into the depths of meditation, the starry sky scene would automatically unfold in his mind—in the boundless darkness, dotted with countless stars.

These stars were no longer stationary points of light, but living existences; they pulsed, breathed, and were even hungry.

Sometimes, Luo En could even see the patterns on the surfaces of those stars, like the blood vessels or nerves of a giant creature, constantly pulsating and transmitting some unknown information.

"Hoo."

Luo En slowly opened his eyes, cold sweat on his forehead having soaked his hairline.

As the meditation method approached its peak, the gaze of those stars became increasingly unmasked, almost turning into a substantial pressure.

He could feel the trembling in the depths of his soul; it was an instinctive reaction when facing an existence far beyond his own realm.

"It's more serious than before."

Luo En whispered to himself, casually wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

Although the process was uncomfortable, he was still satisfied with the overall progress of his meditation.

"The Star Eater's Whispers" was, after all, a prerequisite for a Crown-level meditation method, so its difficulty and risks were naturally extraordinary.

It was just that this accumulation of spiritual pollution had begun to affect his daily state.

Even during non-meditation periods, Luo En could often hear those faint whispers, as if they had left permanent traces in his soul.

"The time has come."

Luo En stood up, straightened his slightly disheveled robe, and walked toward the door.

Walking out of the meditation room, he came to the main hall of the workshop.

At this time, Li Liya should be studying in the study.

Sure enough, when he gently pushed open the study door, he saw the young girl sitting at her desk.

She was earnestly studying a thick tome on potionology, the stray hair on her forehead slightly messy from long hours of reading.

Hearing the door open, Li Liya immediately looked up.

Seeing Luo En, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes, which then turned respectful:

"Teacher, is there something you need?"

"I saw you hadn't rested yet, so I wanted to ask if you've encountered any problems in your studies."

Luo En walked to her side, his tone calm.

Li Liya's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly opened the book to the pages she had marked:

"There are indeed a few places I don't quite understand, especially regarding the purification method for the 'Emerald Droplet' preparation..."

In the next hour, Luo En patiently explained various difficult problems in potionology to her.

From basic theory to practical operation, and even some rare special cases, he elaborated in detail.

Unlike his usual concise and clear teaching style.

Today, Luo En deliberately slowed down his pace, using more vivid language and metaphorical analogies to ensure Li Liya could fully understand every concept.

He even took out paper and pen to draw several complex reaction path diagrams by hand, making the abstract theory intuitive and visible.

Seeing the look of sudden realization on Li Liya's face as she understood, a subtle sense of satisfaction rose in Luo En's heart.

"So that's it!" Li Liya's eyes brightened:

"So the reason the 'Emerald Droplet' is difficult to purify is because it is inherently a balance of multiple elements; if any part is destroyed, the overall characteristics will collapse!"

Luo En nodded slightly:

"Exactly. That is why traditional heat extraction methods are ineffective on it; one must adopt the complex process of 'elemental separation-rebalancing'."

"Teacher, you explained it so clearly!" Li Liya praised sincerely, her eyes full of admiration:

"I read several books before and didn't understand this principle, but now I finally understand!"

As the discussion deepened, Luo En felt a warm and pure energy flowing quietly within his body.

That was "Grace"—a special power condensed from the sincere gratitude and respect of a student.

Li Liya's "Grace" was as pure and lasting as ever.

The trait of her "Diligence Can Make Up for Lack of Talent" allowed the "Grace" she produced to have extremely strong purifying and lasting properties, far exceeding those of ordinary talented individuals.

With the influx of this power, Luo En felt the pollution entwined around his spirit being gradually dissolved, like sunlight dispelling haze.

Those whispers became blurred and distant, and the discomfort of being watched was also greatly reduced.

"A very good line of thought."

As the discussion neared its end, Luo En gave his affirmation:

"But you need to consider whether introducing a centrifugal method in the secondary filtration could further improve the stability of the potion?"

A flash of realization crossed Li Liya's eyes, and she fell into thought, her fingers tapping lightly on the table—a habit of hers when thinking.

"Indeed... for secondary filtration, theoretically, it could handle a wider range of amplitude changes."

She paused for a moment, seemingly simulating the entire process in her mind, and then added:

"But this requires the preparer to have real-time perception and feedback capabilities; otherwise, the adjustments will lag behind the energy fluctuations, causing even more serious instability."

Luo En nodded with satisfaction, praising her inwardly.

When he first took on this student, he was mainly attracted by the pure Grace brought by her "Diligence Can Make Up for Lack of Talent" talent.

But as time passed, the learning ability and depth of thought Li Liya displayed far exceeded his expectations.

"Extremely accurate analysis."

Luo En evaluated sincerely: "This is precisely the core difficulty faced by most complex operations of this type."

He stood up and took out a thin manuscript to hand to Li Liya:

"These are some of my recent thoughts on this special technique; perhaps they can provide you with some inspiration."

Li Liya took the manuscript with both hands, her face beaming with joy and gratitude.

For her, being able to access her teacher's thought process was a great honor and learning opportunity.

"Thank you, Teacher. I will study it carefully."

After she left, Luo En let out a long breath, feeling his spirit restored to a clear state.

Li Liya's Grace was indeed exceptionally precious, capable of so effectively reducing spiritual pollution.

For Luo En, who was about to attempt the path of true essence, this was an indispensable aid.

"It seems I must increase the frequency of my teaching."

Luo En planned inwardly; this would not only help Li Liya grow faster but also provide him with a continuous source of pollution purification.

A matter of killing two birds with one stone; there was no reason not to do it.

Days passed, and Luo En's meditation practice advanced steadily.

In addition to his daily three meditations, he also increased his teaching interactions with Li Liya.

This covered not only potionology but also extended to basic spell construction, elemental theory, and many other fields.

This high-intensity teaching not only benefited Li Liya greatly but also provided Luo En with a constant stream of pure Grace, effectively offsetting the spiritual pollution brought by meditation.

One evening, after training, Luo En stood on the balcony of the workshop, looking at the Black Fog Jungle in the distance as it was gradually swallowed by the night.

Unknowingly, he had been in this world for nearly two and a half years, and his soul had been fused for nearly two years as well.

His physical age was already approaching eighteen, an age when one would be in the third year of high school on Earth, tensely preparing for exams.

Two and a half years... In this time, he had climbed from a marginal candidate apprentice of the Sixth Star to the chief of the candidate wizard sequence.

He had mastered various Mastery-level spells, developed various high-end potions, and even achieved remarkable success in the field of bloodline modulation.

If he were on Earth, at this age, he might be buried in a sea of test papers, struggling for the college entrance exam.

But here, he was already standing within the power pyramid of a brand-new world, at least able to look down upon the mortal kingdoms.

"Still far from enough."

Luo En whispered to himself, a flash of determination in his eyes.

Although his progress was rapid, he knew well that he was still just an apprentice.

In this perilous extraordinary world, he couldn't even talk about the most basic self-preservation ability.

Without becoming a formal wizard, he could not join the upper-middle class of this world, nor could he obtain real influence and security.

The road ahead was still long, and becoming a formal wizard was only the first step.

Afterward, he would still need to steadily improve, lay a solid foundation, and expand his upper limit as much as possible.

He didn't seek to soar into the sky like those with top-tier talents, but he did seek to walk further and more steadily on this path.

"One more month."

The time for the Star Ring Convergence was drawing nearer, and the goal of becoming a formal wizard was right ahead.

Luo En took a deep breath, turned, and returned to the room to continue his preparations.

………………

The morning workshop was filled with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Ailan was busy in the backyard, pruning the fast-growing herbs;

Daier was playing in the small pond, her golden fish tail shimmering with charming light in the sun;

Li Liya was preparing a hearty breakfast in the kitchen, and the air was filled with an enticing aroma.

These sights and sounds merged together, forming a harmonious picture of daily life.

Luo En sat in the study, holding a letter from the kingdom, the Faruke Corona family crest on the wax seal clearly visible.

"Andre finally has news."

He whispered to himself, carefully opening the envelope.

Since Andre set off to return to the kingdom a few months ago, this was the first formal reply.

Previously, there had only been a few brief magic crystal messages, reporting his safety while also revealing the tension in the kingdom's situation.

On the letter paper was Andre's signature sharp handwriting, the strokes like swords, exuding a sense of power that could not be ignored.

"Dear Luo En:

When you receive this letter, I have already reorganized the guards under my father's command and taken control of one-third of the military power in the capital..."

Luo En raised an eyebrow, quickly browsing the contents of the letter, the corners of his mouth gradually lifting into a satisfied arc.

Andre's journey back to the kingdom had not been smooth; as soon as he stepped into the kingdom's border, he was intercepted by two trusted knights sent by his eldest brother.

"Those two poor wretches," the letter wrote:

"They probably never dreamed of what they would face. They were used to bullying those weak noble children, but they didn't expect to be met by a true knight who had awakened the Red Blood Flying Dragon bloodline."

Andre mentioned the battle process in an understated way:

The opponent didn't even have time to shout a second threat before their heads were severed.

Afterward, he packed their heads into a special preservation bag and brought them to the royal capital.

And at the appropriate time, he displayed them to those who needed to see—a bloody but effective declaration.

"What surprised me most was my grandfather's reaction,"

The letter continued:

"When he learned that I had not only successfully awakened the Red Blood Flying Dragon bloodline but also gained the support of Luo En Ralf, the sixth in the Black Fog School sequence, a rare smile appeared on that usually stern old face."

Andre's grandfather was one of the few high-level apprentices in the royal family and knew the true value of sequence rankings.

Especially when he learned that Luo En had reached this level in just over a year.

This old man immediately realized—this was a big figure who was highly likely to become a formal wizard in the future.

(End of chapter)