Chapter 72

His thoughts began to spin rapidly. Industry certification in the real world usually requires a certain level of professional ability to obtain a title, and then accumulate experience through practice to gradually become a senior person.

But this career system is exactly the opposite, requiring one to reach the corresponding ability level of a senior person in the industry before being promoted to the corresponding career.

"It's simply a reverse operation of getting on the bus first and making up the ticket later." Luo En had already understood its operating mechanism.

However, after passing the school's certification, one can sign a formal cooperation agreement to provide potions to the school and obtain corresponding remuneration and resources.

This is indeed the best choice for him at present. If he can become a professional potion master, he can not only obtain a more stable income but also come into contact with more high-level materials.

"In addition, after becoming a professional potion master, you can also be exempted from some chores and guard duties that apprentices must perform."

Lady Ailan continued: "After all, by that time, the school will value your potion refining ability more than your ability to stand guard. In this way, you can have more time to focus on your own cultivation and research."

Luo En nodded lightly, already having a plan in his heart: "I will apply for potion master certification tomorrow, thank you for your suggestion, Madam."

She waved her hand: "Don't thank me in a hurry, the certification assessment is no child's play. They will randomly select three types of advanced potions for you to refine on the spot. Any failure means the assessment fails."

"I have confidence." Luo En's eyes flashed with firm light.

"Of course you have confidence." The old woman snorted lightly, her eyes carrying a bit of pride: "I never take students without talent."

"If you pass the potion master certification, you can completely apply for the school's workshop allocation. Recently, I seem to have seen you looking for a new residence in the school. With the potential you have shown, applying for a residence with a workshop should not be a problem."

Hearing this, Luo En's eyes lit up.

The residence problem had been his recent trouble. If he could solve this problem by passing the potion master certification, it would undoubtedly be killing two birds with one stone.

"Can I really apply for an independent workshop?"

He was a bit surprised that the school would be so generous. After all, geniuses like Princess Yi Fu signed service contracts in exchange for resource allocation.

"Of course, the school has always valued talented young apprentices."

Lady Ailan nodded: "What's more, you have already proven your value. I think adding my recommendation to the application will increase the success rate quite a bit."

It was clear that she was not only giving advice but also hinting that she would provide him with help.

Just then, the wind chime on the shop door rang lightly, and a messenger wearing the school's official uniform was looking around at the door.

"Is apprentice Luo En Ralph here?" the messenger asked, looking around.

"That's me." Luo En stepped forward, looking slightly puzzled.

The messenger took a letter stamped with the royal seal and a small package from the leather bag at his waist: "This is a letter sent from the Royal Capital of Fa Lu Ke, please check it."

Luo En took the letter, looking at that familiar seal—the symbol of the Fa Lu Ke royal family, and probably guessed the specific content in the letter.

The messenger bowed to the two of them: "If there is a reply, please send it to the communication office in the central hall of the school within three days."

After finishing, he turned and left the shop.

"It seems you received important news." Lady Ailan said indifferently:

"Open it and take a look, the work here is almost done, you can go back early to prepare for the certification assessment."

Luo En nodded and carefully opened the envelope.

There was nothing special about the content of the letter, just some unnutritious flattery from the royal family.

In addition, there was a family letter from his father, Count Ralph, which followed the Count's meticulous character and introduced the recent situation in the family in a few words.

The gold coins and assets he asked the royal family to transport to the family last time seemed to have indeed fallen into place, which could be considered as solving a worry for him.

The small bundle attached to the letter contained twenty brand-new magic stone fragments, their surfaces shimmering with a pure luster.

"Seems like good news?" Lady Ailan asked curiously.

Luo En explained simply: "It's about the mortal kingdom, didn't expect the royal family to pay so much attention to me."

"This is normal." Lady Ailan said casually, as if she was already used to it:

"In this world, extraordinary power is the real capital. You have proven your potential from the sixth-grade star to the current level. The royal family investing in you is just planning for the future."

Luo En deeply agreed. In this world dominated by extraordinary power, a potential wizard apprentice is far more valuable than a great noble with vast fiefs.

He carefully put away the letter and magic stone fragments and prepared to say goodbye to Lady Ailan.

Lady Ailan glanced at him:

"Alright, if there's nothing else, go back quickly and prepare well for the assessment. Remember, stay calm, believe in your technology, and don't be intimidated by the examiner's momentum."

"Thank you, Madam. I will definitely not let you down."

Luo En bowed deeply to his mentor, then turned and left the herb shop.

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The morning after officially graduating from Lady Ailan's side, Luo En went to the central hall and applied for the potion master certification assessment.

According to the process, this type of assessment is usually arranged a week later so that applicants can make full preparations.

Walking out of the application office, Luo En stood on the stone steps outside the central hall, looking up at the sky above the Black Fog Jungle that always appeared gloomy.

The morning sunlight penetrated the clouds, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground, adding a rare vitality to this strange place.

"A week is enough for me to make full preparations." He whispered to himself, already starting to calculate the materials he needed to purchase.

Luo En took out the small notebook he carried with him, which was densely recorded with the inventory status of various potion materials.

The batch of orders prepared for Princess Yi Fu last week consumed a lot of precious materials, plus the experiments and practice during the previous period, his material reserves were already stretched thin.

"Should go to the market to replenish some materials, especially velvet pollen and evening primrose, it is very likely that these will be tested in the assessment, it is best to practice in advance."

Luo En walked toward the market area while calculating his next plan.

Since breaking through to a primary apprentice more than a month ago, his situation and status had indeed improved significantly.

But in a place like the Black Fog Jungle, any rise that is too rapid will attract unnecessary attention.

"Although my spiritual power has reached the standard of a medium apprentice, now is not the time to make this public."

Luo En thought to himself: "First obtain the potion master certification as a primary apprentice, wait half a year, and after I stand firm in the school, consider applying for the medium apprentice assessment."

(End of chapter)