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Punk, who had just been promoted to Journeyman Level (Level 5), began eagerly studying Journeyman spells on his way back to Konola City. However, Punk soon acutely realized that while Journeyman spells were theoretically upgraded versions of Apprentice spells, and their spell structures should have been a continuation of Apprentice spells as long as the fundamentals were mastered, Punk discovered that the structure of Journeyman spells, needing to carry more magic power and exert greater force, was at least twice as complex as Apprentice spell structures. Therefore, even with the System's help, learning spells was still much more difficult than learning Apprentice spells!

What was even more troublesome was that Punk found the number of Journeyman spells in his inherited knowledge had greatly decreased. Thinking about the outrageously high prices on the Journeyman spell exchange list he saw at the Mage Guild... he began to feel fortunate for the knowledge wealth his parents had left him. At the Mage Guild's exorbitant prices, most traveling mages (wild mages) would need to spend a great deal of time and effort just to exchange for them. This was precisely why many traveling mages only knew a few common and not very valuable spells.

But it was different for mages with inheritances. (Joining a mentor's tutelage was only being a candidate for inheritance; one still had to pay for cultivation resources before truly becoming an inheritor.) These "academy mages" could learn a large number of spells, which meant they could greatly enhance spell effects through various spell combinations. For example, combining "Grease" and "Fireball" had an effect comparable to "Explosive Burst," but it consumed only one-third of the magic power. Moreover, academy mages could learn various precious and powerful spells for free and even master many rare spells or secret techniques. Their methods could be described as unpredictable and unfathomable. In contrast, traveling mages generally only learned a few very common, ordinary spells. Their methods were scarce, their knowledge narrow, and the spells they knew were not powerful. Even with their extensive combat experience, they would still be at a disadvantage when facing equally skilled academy mages, let alone the fact that the latter had powerful backing (mentors)!

Punk realized his parents might have been lucky traveling mages. In their inherited memories, the higher the level of knowledge, the less there was. Journeyman level was barely enough, but when it came to Formal Level, it became extremely scarce. With just this much knowledge, how could they possibly aim for Legendary? There was no way to succeed.

Punk felt he needed to plan for the future. Although he still had a long way to go before reaching Formal Level, it would be too late to worry about it when he actually got promoted. Therefore, Punk planned to inquire about any Formal mages looking to take on apprentices once he returned to Konola City, so he could get an early start.

"But these are things to consider after I've settled down."

Punk sighed softly. The most pressing matter upon returning to Konola City was to exchange for the recipe for that Alchemy Potion and get his Alchemy Workshop up and running. Although high-level professionals didn't care about trivial things like money, and truly precious secret techniques couldn't be bought with money, at least at the Journeyman Level, money still had considerable influence.

For Punk, time always flew by when he was learning and practicing knowledge. In Punk's perception, he hadn't walked very far before he could see the silhouette of Konola City in the distance. However, the System informed Punk that he had been walking in the wilderness for three days!

During these three days, Punk was not disturbed while researching new spells. The wandering beasts, sensing the pressure from Punk's Journeyman Level Soul Level, would flee rather than dare to come forward and cause trouble. Thus, Punk returned to Konola City so easily!

This time, when Punk entered the city through the side gate, the old man was so shocked that he forgot to ask for his registration. Professionals had powerful memories, even Apprentice Level professionals. Formal Level powerhouses could easily achieve "photographic memory." This old man clearly remembered that the young mage in the mage robe with a hood who was in front of him had been an Apprentice Level when he last entered the city. He had only been out for a week (a week in Faerun is nine days) and had already returned as a Journeyman Level powerhouse. When did leveling up become so easy?

Punk completely ignored the warrior old man, who stood to the side looking as if his entire worldview and outlook on life had been shattered. What puzzled him even more was why, after only a week, the entire Konola City had changed its style, and what was with this strong natural vibe?

He saw that the houses on the side facing the rising sun, in streets and alleys, were all painted with patterns using cheap green dye. Although these paintings were done by commoners whose skill level was clearly insufficient, making the patterns quite abstract, they could still be recognized as the seedling of a crop. Despite some embellishments and exaggerations, Punk recognized them as seedlings of Wavy Wheat, a staple food commonly grown in the Faerun plane (because the stalks were curved). Furthermore, Punk saw people wearing wreaths woven from leaves and broadleaf grass on their heads. The pretty girls even adorned their wreaths with small flowers. Many people had changed into green outer garments and trousers, and there was more laughter and chatter among them. The green seedling-shaped paintings and decorations gave the entire city a vibrant feeling, and the atmosphere of the city had changed.

Punk didn't think much of it. He planned to find a shop after completing his task, have a good meal, and then ask the owner about it. Punk didn't ask passersby. Walking on the street dressed as a mage, people would avoid him from a distance. If he stopped random people on the street to ask questions, he might scare them away or even cause unrest. Punk, who was looking for a good-aligned mentor, needed a "kind and approachable" reputation.

However, when Punk passed a shop, he stopped. This was the barbecue shop where he had bought roasted meat before. The roasted meat here was indeed very delicious. Even though Punk, influenced by his Primordial Elf bloodline, wasn't as "sensitive" to meat, he still fondly remembered the tender, juicy, soft meat slices and the savory, well-seasoned sauce from this shop.

Entering the shop, Punk saw the enthusiastic uncle. The uncle was about to greet him when he saw a customer come in. Upon realizing it was a young mage, he remembered that this mage had bought roasted meat from him last time. After all, as an ordinary barbecue shop owner, he had hosted very few professionals. Although this mage always wore a hood, revealing only a smooth, fair chin, the barbecue uncle still remembered Punk!

"Haha, young mage, thank you for patronizing my shop again," the barbecue uncle said familiarly.

Punk didn't respond to his greeting, merely ordered a portion of roasted meat in a flat tone and fell silent. This made the uncle awkwardly scratch the back of his head and let out a stiff laugh.

After the roasted meat was served, Punk finally asked the barbecue uncle in a low voice about the changes in the city.

The barbecue uncle initially showed a surprised expression, then suddenly put on an exaggerated look of realization and said to Punk, "Young sir, it's clear you're from out of town. It's currently the middle of the Journeyman stage, and the Kingdom of Kamos is celebrating the 'Verdant Festival'!"

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