[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots":3,"chapter-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-48":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},226661,494,"Chapter 48 - 47: Trial","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>Andre nodded slightly, a secretive smile playing at his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend and I are looking for some special materials to write a new ’Guide.’ You know, academic research always requires a variety of resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarf turned his gaze to Ron, scrutinizing this unfamiliar face as if a Merchant assessing the value of goods:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A new friend? He doesn’t look like the type interested in ’Guides’, more like the scholarly type who locks himself in a room to study.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be fooled by appearances, my old friend.\" Andre casually slid a Magic Stone Fragment in front of the Dwarf:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His insight in certain fields might just surprise you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarf covered the fragment with his hand, his stubby fingers deftly making it disappear into his sleeve, a slight smile forming at his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These days, not much surprises me, Your Highness. But since you say so, I look forward to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, gesturing for the two to follow: \"Come, let’s talk in the back. A quieter environment is more suitable for discussing... academic matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them passed through the bustling main hall of the tavern, avoiding those immersed in alcohol or conversation, and entered a narrow corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old oil lamps hung on either side of the corridor, casting eerie shadows on the walls in their dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end were several tightly closed wooden doors, all looking identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto took a peculiarly shaped Key from his waist, carefully inspecting the doors before selecting one and inserting the key into the lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the key went in, hidden Runes on the door lit up faintly, then quickly dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarf expertly turned the key, accompanied by a crisp \"click\" as the lock opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a small circular room, its walls adorned with various maps and dried herbs, the air filled with a peculiar fragrance, seemingly a Hybrid of dozens of herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A round table and several chairs occupied the center of the room, with a Magic Crystal Lamp glowing softly on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, have a seat, guests.\" The Dwarf locked the door and climbed onto a specially made high chair, looking down at his visitors:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, what kind of ’materials’ are you looking for? Here, we can dispense with those cumbersome secret codes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron glanced at Andre, who nodded slightly, signaling him to speak directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath and pulled out a special piece of Parchment from his jacket: \"We need these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron carefully revealed only a few relatively less sensitive materials from the list, including \"Moon Shadow Bat Heart Ash\" and \"Crystal Moss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto took the Parchment, his thick eyebrows gradually rising, blue eyes sparkling with surprise and curiosity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? This is not an ordinary materials list.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers gently traced over the glowing words on the Parchment, raising his head, his gaze shifting between the two:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially this ’Crystal Moss’, it has been a highly sought-after resource recently, its price soaring several times, and it’s almost impossible to find on the market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Ron asked instinctively, then realized it might touch on some sensitive topics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gray Dwarf cast him a long look, the lips beneath his beard flattening into a line:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That falls under our industry’s trade secrets, not something I can share with you guests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, seemingly weighing something:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, it is true that the market fluctuations for all kinds of rare materials have been much larger than usual lately, especially those related to Wizards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing, Otto waved his hand: \"Alright, back to business. I can help you find these materials, but it won’t be quick, and they won’t be cheap. You need to be prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roughly how many Magic Stone Fragments would we need?\" Ron asked directly, deciding to cut to the chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Need a list?\" Otto calculated on his stubby fingers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you only need one of each, it would take at least one hundred and seventy or eighty Magic Stone Fragments, and some might require a complete Magic Stone for the transaction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He squinted slightly at Ron, apparently evaluating the young man’s financial capacity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selling you just one or two individual materials would be rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s brow furrowed, the price far exceeded his budget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Lady Allen overestimate his financial capacity, or did she underestimate the current market value of these materials?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, he said, \"We can purchase them in batches. Let’s start with the easiest ones to find.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre interjected into the conversation at the right moment, his tone relaxed yet cautious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we can get samples, we might need to evaluate their quality. In a place like this, it’s wise to compare goods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Otto looked at Ron with slight curiosity, his blue eyes shining with investigative light:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know how to evaluate these materials? At your age, you don’t seem to have enough experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron nodded calmly and confidently: \"I have some experience in Magic Potions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting, interesting...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarf rubbed his thick beard, producing a rustling sound, the corners of his lips beneath the beard lifting slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Typically, a Magic Potion Apprentice visiting the black market would bring a trustworthy evaluator, staying fully wrapped up to avoid recognition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scrutinized Ron: \"But if you can identify the materials yourself, that indeed makes things easier. However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto suddenly stopped, a sly look flashing in his eyes, \"Boasting is not a good habit, young one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retrieved a finely crafted small wooden box from beneath the table, its surface carved with intricate Runes, each line glowing faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today you are in luck, I happen to have some stock here, care to take a look? Let’s test the depth of your ’experience’.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s heart stirred, and he nodded: \"I’d be delighted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed that this was some kind of test from the other party, but he had confidence in his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto opened the wooden box, neatly arranged inside were several Crystal Bottles and small pouches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room’s light refracted off the bottles, adding a layer of mystery to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Check this out.\" He took out a small bottle containing grayish-brown powder, shaking it gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This should be the ’Moon Shadow Bat Heart Ash’ from your list. Recently acquired stock, top-notch quality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron took the bottle, using his Herb Recognition Skills to carefully observe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently shook the bottle, letting the powder inside reveal its true color in the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The genuine Moon Shadow Bat Heart Ash should appear silver-gray, with a faint blue luminescence under the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, it should have a unique Energy Fluctuation, enough to cause a slight tremor in those with acute perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the grayish-brown powder in front of him, although similar in texture, was distinctly lacking the necessary Magic Power fluctuations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its color was also too murky, more like ordinary mineral powder or an inferior product repeatedly refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this process, his Skill Experience was also steadily increasing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Counterfeit Identified! Herb Recognition Experience Points +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid this is not genuine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1162,"2026-05-29T14:43:43.608Z","2026-06-01T04:29:33.427Z",1,"novelbin.me","55ffc63f3bae65141965e3e8b651388112cfb92069eb90f96eff3a3daddd2281","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-49","wizard-unlimited-profession-slots-chapter-47",911,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-unlimited-profession-slots-cover.jpg"]