"Senior is very good."
Ian fell silent for a moment before speaking.
"But... I still want to grow further on the path of wizardry. The environment outside won't allow it either."
Ian voiced his true thoughts.
For him, having lived a second life and come to this extraordinary world, he only wanted to learn more extraordinary knowledge while experiencing more of this mysterious world.
"I understand."
"You may rest first. Tomorrow, I'll take you to the collection room."
Qiansi nodded and said nothing further.
After all, this was not his decision alone. It still depended on Chris's and Ian's wishes.
"Sorry."
Ian apologized.
Then a servant led him away to rest.
After Ian left, someone slowly emerged from behind the banquet hall. It was Chris.
She wore a light purple gown, her eyes reddened as she held back her tears.
"Father!"
Qiansi turned around. Seeing his daughter in such a dispirited state, he felt both helpless and angry.
"Chris, if you like him, then go and fight for him yourself. The daughter I remember was not like this.
In the world of wizards, everything must be fought for by oneself!"
After several seconds, Qiansi looked into Chris's eyes and spoke slowly.
"I understand, Father!"
Chris nodded. No one knew what she was thinking as she turned and left the banquet hall.
Elsewhere.
Ian had already returned to his room.
He opened his Space Ring and took out the Spirit Lake Cat's blood.
The pale blue blood shimmered with a uniquely beautiful color inside the bottle, while also giving off an enticing scent.
Just looking at it, Ian could almost feel the craving rising from his body's instincts.
But Ian merely glanced at it before putting it away again.
The Spirit Lake Cat's blood needed to undergo certain processing before it