[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-3":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},226616,494,"Chapter 3: Spiritual Talent and the Crown Breathing Technique","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>Upon hearing this news, Ron was not surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trish had the poorest background among the few from their hometown, but she had the best spiritual power aptitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered when he first saw that frail girl, her brown hair casually tied into a bundle with twine, clothes patched in places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Andre, who was well-informed, she was the daughter of a simple hunter from the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was found by that white-robed mage from who knows what remote valley and astonishingly tested to have a Third-class Star spiritual power aptitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called Star Level is a standard of spiritual power aptitude promoted by wizards based on astronomical concepts, with First-class Star being the highest and Sixth-class being the lowest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron tested as a Sixth-class Star, barely scraping the baseline, while Andre did a bit better, being a Fifth-class Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between each star level is a full 2.5 times, compounded, meaning the difference between First-class and Sixth-class is a hundredfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Third-class Star is the dividing line between mediocrity and genius, believed to have hope of smoothly advancing to an Official Wizard, as long as they don’t die prematurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for a Sixth-class Star... becoming an Advanced Apprentice would be a struggle, slightly better than a muggle, perhaps akin to a blockhead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron, while inwardly mocking himself, put some scarce Black Quill Leaf into his cup, preparing some tea for Andre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, not bad, you’re rather generous today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre scrutinized the ceramic cup handed to him, with steam rising, revealing faint black particles floating in the tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In these times, it’s not easy to even get a taste of Black Quill Leaf boiled bitterness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His rough and calloused fingers gently caressed the cup’s rim, a faint, contemplative smile on his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I didn’t expect, young master Ralph, you’d be willing to take out such a treasure for a guest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, this kind of tea, capable of invigorating the spirit, was a rarity in the Black Mist Jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its taste was far from delicious, one might even say quite awful\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—First, a spicy sting on the tongue, followed by a bitterness that incites nausea, ending in a throat-paralyzing discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All thanks to the micro toxins it contains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it was precisely this trait of keeping one awake when drowsy that made it a revered treasure among candidate apprentices cramming for advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Andre’s pretentiously elegant appearance, Ron chuckled to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This prince’s current situation wasn’t much better than his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you like it, Your Highness, I can prepare more next time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre raised a hand, his smile unwavering but now tinted with caution:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your peculiar behavior only makes me more worried. Speak up, what’s the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Ron chuckled lightly; he knew this Thirteenth Prince excelled at such matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the Royal Capital, Andre was renowned for his subtle sharpness, a reason why his brothers were particularly wary of this seemingly amiable sibling, finding an excuse to send him here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, since Your Highness is so direct, I won’t beat around the bush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron adjusted his posture to sit up straight, his tone becoming formal: \"I wish to purchase the ’Crown Breathing Technique’ from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre almost spat out the tea he just sipped, his elegantly maintained expression finally cracking a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly set down the cup, a flicker of incredulity flashing across his face: \"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ’Crown Breathing Technique,’\" Ron reiterated, his gaze exceptionally firm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know it’s one of the core heritages of the Farouk Royal Family, the finest breathing technique in the Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre’s expression instantly turned serious, his earlier gentle courtesy replaced by a sharpness unbefitting his age:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect you to make such a request; this is the foundation of our royal family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I certainly understand.\" Ron interrupted him calmly: \"Precisely because I understand its value, I am offering this price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he pulled out a pouch from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the contents spilled onto the table, Andre’s pupils narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pile of crystalline shards, emitting a faint glow under the dim candlelight—Magic Stone Fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this Black Mist Jungle, magic stone fragments were the sole hard currency among apprentices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hundred magic stone fragments could be exchanged for one complete magic stone, though few were willing to trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a single magic stone fragment could enable lavish indulgence at nearby marketplaces, ten of them could even purchase a robust alien slave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the ’Basic Meditation Technique’ distributed by white-robed mages, it was priced at only one complete magic stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thirty pieces of magic stone fragments,\" Ron stated slowly and deliberately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Andre merely sneered, not even glancing at the magic stone fragments on the table: \"Are you trying to send a beggar away with this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right.\" Ron’s lips curved into a bitter smile, his gaze lingered on the pile of magic stone fragments for a moment: \"Thirty pieces are indeed too few.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once more, he drew a few more fragments from his pocket, placing them lightly on the table: \"How about forty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre maintained his cold demeanor; only his eyes squinted slightly, as if pondering something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron knew it was time to reveal his ace in the hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know as well, with my spiritual power aptitude...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, a tone of self-deprecation in his voice: \"That miserable Sixth-class Star, it’s almost impossible to achieve advancement in three months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By then, it won’t mean anything other than becoming a test subject or being exiled to the wilderness. And I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s voice softened with a barely perceptible tremble: \"I don’t want to die, at least not without dignity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre’s expression relaxed slightly but quickly returned to its indifferent state: \"So?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I need the ’Crown Breathing Technique’.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron met Andre’s eyes, \"Among all the breathing techniques I know of, it has the most potent effect and highest potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he added ten more magic stone fragments onto the table: \"Fifty pieces, that’s all I can offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre gazed at the small pile of glowing crystals on the table, falling into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron understood his hesitation; ultimately, these secular nobles, in the eyes of the high and mighty wizards, were not much different from ordinary folk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these extraordinary heritages that wizards overlooked were the very foundation that allowed the Farouk Royal Family to rule over commoners and other noble knights, providing a foothold in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know,\" Andre finally spoke, his voice carrying a trace of weariness, \"it’s not just about money...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I assure you,\" Ron stated solemnly, \"this breathing technique will never fall into the hands of a third party and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on Andre, seemingly choosing his words carefully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I noticed you’ve been delving into other wizardry skills lately, surely that requires some extra resources as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This clearly hit the mark, Andre’s eyes flickered briefly before revealing a wry smile: \"You certainly know how to hit a sore spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed softly: \"I must say, you’re more cunning than I imagined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reflecting on the silent, reticent son of a count from a week ago, and now looking at this eloquent negotiator, Andre couldn’t help but lament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This change might not be a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However,\" he adjusted his posture, his tone returning to its usual elegance:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since teaching you the ’Crown Breathing Technique,’ we must start from the very basics...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1230,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.608Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","1b60a339e3f1b28b65e03846b28e79607277fbd4c80a685aac8df8b56830a55e","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-4","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-2",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]