[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-175":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},226588,494,"Chapter 175 - 138: Diligence Can Make Up for Incompetence (2)","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-175",175,"\u003Cp>\"It’s... it’s Ron, the Alchemist, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall and skinny Candidate Apprentice exclaimed, then nervously lowered his head, fearing that his gaze might offend this great figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Candidate Apprentices quickly stopped what they were doing upon hearing this, and stepped to the roadside, bowing respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes dared not meet Ron’s, as if he were some fearsome presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue with your tasks, don’t mind me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron said calmly, understanding their reactions, as he himself once had to show such respect to those lofty \"Apprentice Lords.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an environment with such a vast gap in status, the reverence from the lower ranks to the upper becomes almost instinctual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his current position was significantly higher than that of the ordinary Intermediate Apprentice, second only to the Official Wizards within the School.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Candidate Apprentices expressed their thanks continuously, but still kept their heads down until Ron walked away, then dared to raise their heads, their eyes filled with envy and yearning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron deliberately slowed his pace, while quietly employing his \"Extraordinary Recognition\" ability, attempting to sense these Candidate Apprentices’ talents and potentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the results were disappointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of these apprentices’ spiritual talents were at the lower segment of the Fifth-class Star or Sixth-class Star, similar to what he had been, if not worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their talents were mediocre, their potential limited, and even with diligence, they were likely to barely become Elementary Apprentices, getting stuck at that level for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing along his walk, Ron heard the excited voices of some young people behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s Ron Ralph! The genius who supposedly became an Intermediate Apprentice from an ordinary person in just six months!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron recognized it as the voice of the tall and skinny Candidate Apprentice from earlier; it seemed he had heard of Ron’s achievements from somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Just six months?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another voice was filled with disbelief:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that possible? It typically takes at least three to five years, doesn’t it? Even that Third-class Star genius Trish reportedly took over six months. Could his talents be even above Third-class Star?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s absolutely true! He is also a Professional Alchemist, and I’ve heard he’s recently jumped directly into the top twenty in the Candidate Wizard rank!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall and skinny voice grew more excited: \"And when he first came here, it’s said his spiritual talent was only at the upper Sixth-class Star, much like ours!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" The other voice was full of shock, and then turned to excitement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t that mean we also have hope?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly! As long as we find the right method and put in enough effort, we might achieve what he has!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! We can’t give up! We can also do this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the excited discussions behind him, Ron shook his head with a hint of helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew these Candidate Apprentices didn’t understand the true reasons behind his success:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden finger of infinite profession slots, the special talent of a dual soul, and the Time Guardian pocket watch, an artifact that allowed him to work tirelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without these, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t have achieved what he did in such a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Candidate Apprentices saw him as a model of rising against the odds, motivating themselves not to give up, which was inherently good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about how they would likely hit the harsh realities repeatedly and eventually be compelled to accept a mundane fate...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One can only say that everyone has their own destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made a round and haven’t seen any, it seems that discovering a forgotten genius isn’t as easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron wasn’t too disappointed, he was originally just having a go with a carefree mindset, and, seeing no harvest, he left the Candidate Apprentice Area and headed towards Lady Allen’s herb store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he passed through the stone archway of the apprentice market and the bustling merchants of various alien races, arriving at that familiar herb store, a warmth welled up in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was here that his path to the extraordinary truly began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a Candidate Apprentice with mediocre talents, he grew into the Intermediate Apprentice and Professional Alchemist he is today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed open the door, familiar herbal fragrances greeted him, with various bottles and jars neatly arranged on the shelves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the narrow counter, Lady Allen was looking down at a ledger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike before, the store now had two young female apprentices, seemingly fifteen or sixteen years old, busy organizing various herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was slender, with an ordinary face, brown short hair neatly tied back, with a focused and serious look between her eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She carefully separated leaves and stems of a herb in her hand, her actions precise and orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was tall, with long, purple-black hair flowing smoothly to her waist, like the deep starry sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face seemed to have some makeup, but it couldn’t hide her exquisite features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wiping a row of glass bottles, her movements swift and skilful, occasionally consulting a notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long time no see, Madam.\" Ron greeted softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen looked up; her deep green eyes lit up immediately, her face relaxing into a few more wrinkles:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Ron! You’ve finally remembered this old lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried reproach, but couldn’t hide the joy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you’d forgotten about me after entering the Candidate Wizard ranks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron shook his head with a smile, \"How could I? Recently, the courses and training have been overwhelming, I couldn’t find the time. How’s your health?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to you, I’m still stable in all aspects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen let out a small huff, putting down her ledger:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just the other day, that old fellow Yuni mentioned you, saying you’ve been doing well in the element courses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuni Master indeed has given me much guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron said sincerely, then his gaze turned to the two Candidate Apprentices who had stopped their work, looking at him curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Fina and Lilia, my new assistants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen followed his gaze and introduced:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Ron Ralph, once my student, now an Intermediate Apprentice in the Candidate Wizard ranks, and also a Professional Alchemist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant these introductions were made, the two young women widened their eyes in shock, seemingly surprised that such brilliance would visit here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Mr. Ralph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ordinary-looking one, Fina, bowed respectfully, her voice gentle and humble:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Allen often speaks of you, saying you were her most outstanding student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Mr. Ralph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exquisite Lilia also bowed, her voice more melodious, her eyes gleaming with curiosity and some ambition:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s an honor to meet you, Lady Allen says you’re one of the most gifted Alchemists she’s ever met.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron casually responded with a few words while quietly using his \"Extraordinary Recognition\" ability to observe the talents and gifts of the two young women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fina’s spiritual talent was at the upper range of the Fifth-class Star, slightly above ordinary Candidate Apprentices, but not extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had good comprehension in Magic Potion Making, precise technique, and a rigorous thought process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps with a decade of honing, she might become a Professional Alchemist, but that would be her limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regrettably, Ron sensed no special talent in her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when his gaze turned to Lilia, a peculiar energy fluctuation caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia’s spiritual talent was only mid-range Fifth-class Star, slightly lower than Fina, but within her lay a distinct energy flow pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lilia\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual Talent: Mid-range Fifth-class Star\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special Talent: Diligence Can Make Up for Incompetence (Second Tier)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning ability grows with time when focusing on a skill, reaching an extremely high upper limit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s heart stirred slightly; by mere chance, he had encountered a Second Tier special talent here again!\u003C\u002Fp>",1284,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.887Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","a5b525a4e911df279c8713302a2c9cf6685cd6a2a2cdb4fe2615651ce9fc10a8","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-176","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-174",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]