[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-164":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},226577,494,"Chapter 164 - 133: Picking Up a Bargain","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-164",164,"\u003Cp>The merchant noticed Ron’s interest in the gladiator event, and his smile grew even more ingratiating as his thick palms unconsciously rubbed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you intend to participate in the gladiator event, choosing a high-quality combat slave is crucial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, hinting, \"We have a batch of premium embryos in the backyard meant for distinguished guests like yourself. Why not let me take you to see them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron nodded slightly, following the merchant with a calm expression, but he already felt a sense of wariness towards this merchant who spoke so indiscriminately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the merchant’s earlier introduction and his own observations, Ron had already realized a crucial issue:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These so-called \"high tier combat slaves\" are mostly hastily made products, forcibly crafted through crude bloodline modulation and spiritual control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They may erupt with tremendous combat power in the short term, but without exception, they have fatal flaws:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unstable spirit, short lifespan, and even the possibility of losing control entirely at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A truly high-quality combat slave should be like Trish’s leopard woman,\" Ron thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yue, despite being from a native tribe that had been exterminated, had clearly undergone a gentler and more detailed modulation process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essentially built on an already superior bloodline with moderate enhancements and stimulation, nurtured from a young age to allow both body and spirit ample time to adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A combat slave cultivated in this manner not only possesses formidable combat strength but also maintains basic sanity with a lifespan far exceeding those hastily manufactured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through a dim corridor, the merchant led Ron to a compartment deep within the trading area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the heavy metal door revealed dozens of special incubation pods inside, each containing the embryo or young of some creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is our ’seed vault,’ where the most precious goods are nurtured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant proudly introduced, \"These are rare bloodlines collected from various places, some even directly from exploration teams near the Great Abyss region.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron glanced around, activating his extraordinary recognition ability to examine each incubation pod carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this one?\" the merchant pointed to a pod containing a purple-black embryo, eyes shining with greed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A hybrid of Hellhound and Abyss Worm, able to master both black fire and earth swimming abilities when matured, priced at only five hundred Magic Stone Fragments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hellhound and Abyss Worm Hybrid Embryo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline Fusion: Golden Ring 32%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stability: Extremely low\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Estimated Lifespan: 3-5 years\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special Abilities: Black Fire, Earth Swimming (Unstable)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Risk Assessment: Extremely high, 80% probability of deformation during growth]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron maintained a steady expression, but inside he confirmed yet another short-lived, unstable combination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about this?\" The merchant eagerly guided him to another pod containing a flame-like liquid embryo:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a rare treasure! A combination of Phoenix and Mercury Element creature, a priceless gem! When matured, it not only possesses partial regeneration ability but can also control metal elements, making it a perfect guard and combat assistant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phoenix (Dilute) and Mercury Element Hybrid Embryo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline Fusion: Golden Ring 25%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stability: Nearly zero\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Estimated Lifespan: Less than 2 years\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special Abilities: Limited Regeneration, Metal Control (Highly Unstable)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Risk Assessment: Catastrophic, core energy structure chaotic, risk of self-collapse at any moment]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the extraordinary recognition results, Ron had a deeper understanding of the merchant’s shamelessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no rare treasure but a ticking time bomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This forced fusion of completely opposite elements had almost zero stability and could self-destruct at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could the merchant dare? Was there some astonishing backing behind him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are a few more suited for high-tier modulation over here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant, oblivious to Ron’s thoughts, continued enthusiastically:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a hybrid of Star Fairy and High Tier Ghost, a fusion of Deep Sea Merman and Wind Element Fairy, and finally, the most precious—the legendary hybrid of Time Giant Lizard and Beholder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron scanned them one by one, finding almost the same results—low fusion rate, poor stability, numerous hidden dangers, yet the price was exorbitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant was obviously highlighting the most expensive, most rare yet actually least suitable embryos for beginners, clearly intending to profit greatly given the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have some more... foundational embryos?\" Ron asked calmly, \"I’m just starting to explore bloodline modulation, so I’d like to start with something simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant’s smile froze for a moment before piling back on ingratiation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! But those are just ordinary goods, someone of your talent should directly start from high end, straight to the top...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d like to see those foundational ones first.\" Ron’s tone was calm, but his gaze had become resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctantly, the merchant led Ron to another room, where the incubation pods were noticeably less refined, and the creatures inside considerably more ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are ordinary species, low-priced and lack anything special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant’s interest waned visibly, tone flat: \"Someone like you wouldn’t be interested in these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the merchant’s guidance, Ron carefully examined each incubation pod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed several pods against the wall seemingly deliberately overlooked, one of which contained a small blue lifeform floating inside, appearing to be a newly born young rather than an embryo.\u003C\u002Fp>",847,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.887Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","c37602c9bfd2409e1935e4c6ca839e1e09a16487e9d1379098a7c1857365b24b","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-165","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-163",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]