[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-265":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},226428,494,"Chapter 265 - 179: Dust Settles","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>Lily adjusted her apprentice robe, ensuring each crease was smooth and orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must complete the mentor’s task well...\" the young girl murmured to herself in front of the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron had already instructed her the day before to fulfill the important agreement with Lady Allen on his behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself was too busy attending the quarterly meeting of the Candidate Wizard sequence to visit in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily placed the specially crafted box containing precious materials into a storage pouch, and after double-checking the list, she left the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning’s dim light pierced through the year-round mist of Black Mist Jungle, casting a hazy silver edge on the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted her collar again, took a deep breath, and headed toward Lady Allen’s Magic Pharmacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her first solo trip since becoming Ron’s apprentice; though she was very familiar with the route, there was still a bit of nervousness in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road to Lady Allen’s Herb Store wasn’t far, but it required passing through the Candidate Apprentice Area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was where Lily had briefly stayed in the past and was the starting point of her escape from the Intermediate Apprentice who coveted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she swiftly walked through the main path of the Candidate Apprentice Area, several familiar faces caught her attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were a few former Candidate Apprentices who had been in the same cohort as her, gathered together in quiet conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Lily, their eyes immediately locked onto the shiny Elementary Apprentice Badge on her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that... Lily?\" a tall, thin boy muttered in surprise, \"She’s already become an Elementary Apprentice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard she’s now working in the workshop of that talented Advanced Apprentice, Ron Ralph, as his private assistant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another girl bit her lip, her eyes flashing with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their whispers weren’t intentionally hidden; Lily could clearly hear every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was in stark contrast to the contemptuous and skeptical looks she had received upon previously arriving at the Candidate Area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she approached, these Candidate Apprentices suddenly became exceptionally respectful, even parting to make way for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"G-good morning, Senior Lily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A noble lady who had previously ignored her even cautiously greeted her, her voice full of apprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily nodded slightly in acknowledgment, her heart swirling with complex emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never been someone who took pride in her elevated status, but now she had to admit that the stark contrast brought by a rise in status truly was satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the benefit of being attached to the powerful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She questioned herself, then shook her head to dismiss the thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, my current position is earned through my own efforts. The mentor already said, he merely gave me the opportunity, not charity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through the Candidate Dormitory Area, she soon arrived at Lady Allen’s Herb Store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar shop still exuded that unique herbal scent, and the wind chime at the door gently swayed, producing a crisp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she pushed open the door, Lily felt a bit anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, Lady Allen was both a mentor and the first person to provide her shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in, don’t just stand at the door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar husky voice called from inside the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen was sitting behind the counter, busying herself with some herbs, her piercing green eyes as sharp as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good day, ma’am,\" Lily greeted softly as she approached the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems that brat didn’t have time to see me and sent you, this little girl, instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen put down the pestle, inspecting the young girl in front of her: \"I must say, you’ve changed quite a bit following him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily felt as if those eyes could see through her soul, causing her to slightly lower her head, avoiding direct eye contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Carrying Ron’s magic power trace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old woman sniffed: \"Seems that kid’s taught you plenty. An Elementary Apprentice Badge, already? How long has it been? Three months? Four months?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four months and seven days, ma’am,\" Lily answered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, stop pretending.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen waved impatiently, but a gentle light flickered in her eyes: \"Have a seat, the tea’s in the usual spot, pour it yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily adeptly walked to the corner table, pouring a cup of hot tea for both herself and Lady Allen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a habit she formed while working here; whenever Lady Allen grew tired of reading or potion-making, she would always prepare a cup of warm tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mentor asked me to bring all the materials you needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily sat opposite Lady Allen and took out the meticulously packaged box:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Along with his greetings and thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Allen ignored the latter half of the sentence, merely raising an eyebrow: \"All of them? He’s collected them all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily nodded and carefully opened the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the remaining three rare ingredients were arranged neatly, each sealed in special containers to maintain optimal condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Night Talk Pollen\"—a powder produced by flowers that bloom only on the full moon night, emitting a faint silver glow, said to allow the dead to briefly speak their final memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dream-Eating Spider’s Eye Fluid\"—a semi-transparent milky white liquid, from a special spider species on the second layer of the Abyss, capable of letting the user see scenes from another’s dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the last, also the most precious and rare: \"Illusion Songbird’s Throat Bone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This nearly extinct bird’s throat bone could imitate any sound and transform sound waves into special spiritual waves.\u003C\u002Fp>",903,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.888Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","f0217f1b43b9e1f25c909a501469a9015fecadc6b7ff23305feeb78a140375df","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-266","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-264",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]