[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-28":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},226641,494,"Chapter 28 - 27: \"Sharpness\" Trait, the Thief","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>Sunlight streamed through the window lattice, filling the room. Ron had completed his meditation for the day and was preparing to practice the \"Corona Swordsmanship\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he slew Darrend previously, his understanding of this swordsmanship had leaped to a new level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially during that life-and-death struggle, he had more profoundly realized the subtlety of combining swordsmanship with the Breathing Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron adjusted his breathing, slowly raising the wooden sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guided by the \"Crown Breathing Technique,\" every movement of his carried a peculiar rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first breath cycle, inhale for seven counts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wooden sword sketched a graceful arc from bottom to top, its tip pointing to the sky, as if a knight saluting the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the \"Ring of Dawn\" move in Corona Swordsmanship, which emphasized dissolving attacks from all angles with a smooth arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second breath cycle, hold the breath for three counts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword parallel to the ground, held with both hands at the chest, forming a classic blocking posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This defensive stance, derived from ancient traditions, could redirect the enemy’s force to the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow on the surface of the wooden sword gradually brightened, as the unique energy of the \"Crown Breathing Technique\" accumulated on the sword body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third breath cycle, exhale for five counts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword momentum suddenly changed, shifting from a horizontal grip to a stabbing motion, with the sword tip swift like a snake unsheathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move was named \"Dawn Cross,\" a rare technique in Corona Swordsmanship that combined both offense and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword blade swept a perfect cross in the air, capable of blocking incoming attacks while containing powerful counterattack strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the full set of sword techniques was practiced, the wooden sword traced a beautiful arc in the air, perfectly matching his breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the previous awkwardness, now every move appeared smooth and effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Progress: Basic Swordsmanship (Entry Level 49\u002F50)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a bit more...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron took a deep breath and began to perform the final set of sword techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the most complex set of moves in the \"Corona Swordsmanship,\" requiring multiple direction changes in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, he found his body seemed to have an autonomous consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every transition was just right, with seamless connection between sword momentums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A set of moves completed smoothly, Ron could clearly feel some kind of change within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Basic Swordsmanship Breakthrough!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Basic Swordsmanship (Entry Level 50\u002F50) → Basic Swordsmanship (Skilled Level 1\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gained Additional Trait: Sharpness (Increased penetration when using sword techniques)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted the wooden sword, gently swaying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trajectory carved by the sword edge seemed to carry some invisible fluctuation, causing even the air to tremble slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to face Darrend again now, he could probably subdue him in a single encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the difference between skilled and entry levels...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron sighed to himself. After all, so-called \"entry\" and \"skilled\" evaluation standards were determined by the panel itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that his swordsmanship, now merely at the \"skilled\" level on that panel, was already comparable to the acclaimed swordsmanship champions of the Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting away the wooden sword, he began to prepare for today’s Body Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he delved deeper into the \"Crown Breathing Technique,\" his familiarity with the process of this Breathing Body Refining increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Breathing Body Refining Experience Points +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Progress: Breathing Body Refining (Entry Level 43\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could now roughly differentiate this skill, as skills like [Breathing Body Refining] and [Basic Meditation] belonged to cultivation skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distinction from other skills was that these required more experience points, and accumulating experience was harder than other skills, but breaking through brought cross-level power enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though progress was just halfway, Ron wasn’t in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body Refining differed from other skills, requiring a special oil, and needed time for body recovery after each refining session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, rushing through foundational work often caused issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having completed the Body Refining, Ron felt himself drenched in sweat and oil, deciding to head to the public bath for a wash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gathering his belongings, he was about to leave when he suddenly remembered Andre’s warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, even going for a bath required caution, as bathing and using the bathroom were moments of greatest relaxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hopefully, today will be quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron murmured to himself, pushing open the door and stepping into the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat in the public bath was steamy. He chose a spot in the corner and began washing off the oil and sweat from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm water flowed over his body, gradually relaxing his tense muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recent Body Refining made his physique even more robust, especially the lines of his meridians and muscles became extremely distinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When several Candidate Apprentices entered the bathhouse and saw Ron’s figure, they instinctively avoided him, choosing positions farther away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Darrend incident, coupled with Andre helping him out before, they were both in awe and somewhat fearful of this neighbor who could single-handedly take down an Aberration with a wooden sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his wash, Ron dressed and grabbed his toiletries, preparing to return to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridor was quiet, with only a few dim Magic Crystal Lamps flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to reach his room, a figure suddenly emerged from around the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Ron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a well-dressed young woman, whom Ron recognized as one of Marcus’s servants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to other servants, her attire was more luxurious, with a gem-studded necklace around her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Danni, Marcus’s personal maid,\" she said, slightly bowing, her voice gentle and pleasant:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that you work at Lady Allen’s herb store?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron looked at her expressionlessly, \"What’s the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s like this.\" Danni gave a polite smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My master has always been very interested in Magic Potion Making. I’ve heard you’ve achieved quite a lot in it recently. I wonder if you could...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Ron directly cut off what she was about to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was too aware of these servants’ tricks, initially probing for information indirectly and then trying to find leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he and Lady Allen had a confidentiality agreement; this kind of knowingly playing dumb act was rather clumsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" Danni showed a troubled expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s a matter of price, we could negotiate. My master said that he is willing to offer if you’re willing to share some recipes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not interested, step aside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron did not want to continue this meaningless conversation, bypassing her to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, as he brushed past Danni, a cold glint flashed in her eyes, and a triumphant smile curled her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender fingers made a subtle gesture beneath her sleeve, silently uttering a spell at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a zero-ring spell called \"Light-Handed Skillful Extraction,\" which had no offensive effect but was concealed and hard to detect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scarcely perceptible dark energy tendril seeped from her fingertips, drifting towards Ron like a wisp of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this distance, even an experienced Apprentice, caught off guard, would find it hard to detect such an energy fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While casting, her eyes were fixed tightly on the bulging pouch at her target’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside it were not only Magic Stone Fragments but also a few Potions Ron had painstakingly refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy tendril had nearly reached the pouch, just needing another moment to teleport the pouch into her hands with this theft spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she would just need to falsely accuse him of attempting to steal her belongings, effortlessly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—— At the critical moment, Ron’s Spiritual Perception suddenly captured that trace of bizarre energy fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an extremely subtle discordance, like something repeatedly plucking at the strings of his spirit, making him irritable and unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danni saw the young Apprentice, who had walked past her, suddenly stop in his tracks, and alarm bells rang in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late. The speed at which the wooden sword was drawn was astonishing, showing for the first time the terrifying power of Skilled Level \"Corona Swordsmanship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light flashed, followed by a sharp, chilling scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danni’s right hand, along with the dark energy touch, was sliced open, blood spraying out instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked in horror at her severed wrist, about to scream again, when Ron, without any compassion, kicked her viciously away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he quickly caught his pouch that was about to fall to the ground, which contained his Magic Stone Fragments and Potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren’t for being in a public area with ’Surveillance Eyes’...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron flicked the blood off the wooden sword, his gaze biting cold: \"You’d already be a dead person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danni rolled to the ground, taking a long time to get up, her once magnificent dress tarnished with dirt and dust, a conspicuous footprint on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struggled to hold her bleeding wrist, her elegance completely gone, leaving only fear and pain: \"How dare you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a cold voice suddenly came from the end of the corridor:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, just like the rumors say, a brawn-for-brains brute!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marcus had no idea how long he had been lurking there, wearing a dark gray apprentice robe, a green badge on his chest gleaming faintly in the dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve just witnessed with my own eyes how you cruelly injured my servant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This somewhat ugly, short man’s face showed a grim smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The School explicitly forbids internal fighting, especially you, a mere Candidate Apprentice, daring to lay such a heavy hand on the property of an Official Apprentice...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1587,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.608Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","507794040c6fec74c6cf96488e95877d94058a17f151533ead88efdc2c101f38","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-29","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-27",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]