Formal Wizard, Lifespan of Two Hundred Years!

Mr. Wen Si Te was a very elegant gentleman. He wore a wool coat and a gold-plated monocle over his left eye, the lens of which was made of some kind of gemstone and shone beautifully in the sunlight.

He ordered a drink and lazily read a book in the afternoon sun.

He seemed out of place in this noisy tavern.

Levi ordered two glasses of Nameless Wine.

They came before Mr. Wen Si Te.

Wen Si Te frowned slightly as he looked at the burly man who had suddenly appeared.

Levi tried his best to put on a friendly smile.

"Sir, do you mind if I sit here?" Levi said politely.

Wen Si Te shook his head. "Please do as you please."

He continued drinking, focused on his own business.

"My name is White Wolf Geralt, Wen Si Te. Would you mind if we went to a private room to discuss some matters?" Levi changed the subject, looking at Wen Si Te and speaking softly.

Wen Si Te's expression changed slightly.

He didn't know why White Wolf Geralt, knew his name, but judging from the other's appearance, he was definitely after him.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, I mean no harm," Levi said with a shrug.

Wen Si Te nodded and went to Levi's private room.

"Geralt is an alias, isn't it?" Wen Si Te suddenly asked after entering the private room.

"Wen Si Te isn't real either, is he, Winchester Excellency?" Levi said with a half-smile.

Wen Si Te's eyes flickered slightly, then he took a sip of his drink and said calmly, "Let's go, let's talk somewhere else. This isn't the place for a conversation."

"Can."

Levi wrapped his robes tighter around himself and followed Wen Si Te out of the Shining Tavern.

As for the Demon Family Four Generals, Levi had left them in the wilderness and hidden them away.

After all, since he was to meet the genuine Four Great Families, Levi, being an imposter, naturally wouldn't dare bring them along.

After a winding journey, Levi followed Wen Si Te to a secluded mansion.

After making sure there were no followers, Wen Si Te poured Levi some of his homemade wine and said, "You must have come here about the wizard, sir."

Levi nodded. "It seems I'm not the first one to come looking for you."

Wen Si Te nodded. "Of course not. Our family is responsible for finding some wizarding talents. Although most of the time we take the initiative to find them, we can't rule out the possibility that some people with great abilities will come to us on their own, such as you."

"Then how can I become a wizard?" Levi asked.

"Don't rush, I need to conduct some necessary tests on you." After saying that, Wen Si Te found a rhombus-shaped stone in his house. Tutan also had a stone, the Aether Heart, which was used to test wizarding talents.

Under Wen Si Te's guidance, Levi tested it again.

The results are the same as in the previous tests.

Earth-Fire Wind-Water, and the four elements are in harmony.

"Child of Chaos..."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Wen Si Te's eyes.

"Sigh, what am I expecting? The Child of Element are extremely rare, and the Child of Chaos aren't without a chance to become Formal Wizard, it's just that the hope is a bit slim." Wen Si Te smiled bitterly to himself.

As a descendant of the Winchester Family, he was in charge of finding promising wizards in the royal city.

I've worked here for decades and have only ever met one Child of Element.

For each Child of Element he unearths, he receives a reward from the Formal Wizard.

Unfortunately, the Child of Element are rare and hard to come by.

"Is my talent really that bad?" Levi asked, knowing the answer already, as he looked at Wen Si Te's expression.

Wen Si Te shook his head. "It's good enough to have talent. After all, I don't even have the talent of a wizard. I can only waste my days in this mortal world."

"When can I enter the wizarding world?" Levi asked, having waited far too long for this moment.

"The test went smoothly, but the Formal Wizard in charge of guiding you is unavailable right now. Please wait a little longer. We have already gathered a group of promising wizards, and the Formal Wizard will take you into the Wizard World when the time comes," Wen Si Te said.

He continued, "By the way, I can sense that your mental strength is extraordinary. You must have already practiced Meditation Technique, right?"

"That's right. What's wrong?" Levi asked. He didn't expect this person to be so perceptive, but thinking about it, it made sense. This was just how people worked, so it was perfectly normal.

"It's nothing, it's just that some wizards don't like those who have already learned other Meditation Technique. They prefer blank sheets of paper, you know. Of course, some wizards don't care about these things," Wen Si Te said.

Levi hadn't expected there to be such intricacies; Tuta hadn't mentioned anything about it.

"It's alright, it's nothing serious. In short, Wizard Apprentice like you, who is already at the level of Great Knight, is highly sought after in the Wizard World. After all, having a foundation of strength is better than being a complete Little White who knows nothing," Wen Si Te said.

"When will the guiding wizard be coming to guide us? And where will we meet? Please let me know," Levi asked.

Wen Si Te smiled slightly and took out a blood-red piece of paper from his pocket. There seemed to be some runes on the paper, and a small "Winchester" was written in the corner.

Upon seeing the blood-red paper, Levi realized that the Black Mountain Duke also wanted to become a wizard. But that old dog was so old, would any wizard want him?

"This is Fire Paper.' When you're about to set off, this paper will burn, and you'll come to find me within seven days. I live here permanently." Wen Si Te handed the red ' Fire Paper' to Levi, Levi checked it and, finding nothing wrong, put it away.

"Remember, seven days. No exceptions," Wen Si Te emphasized.

"Thank you, then I won't bother you any longer." Levi thought for a moment and handed a small booklet to Wen Si Te.

Wen Si Te looked puzzled, but after taking the booklet and glancing at it, he was startled. "A letter from our ancestor?"

Finally, an excited Wen Si Te finished reading the words on it.

"As instructed by our ancestors, I will give you some rewards. Please wait a moment."

After finishing his Wen Si Te, Winston went back inside and searched around for a while. Then he came out with a small box in his hand. When he opened the box, it was full of Gold Coins.

"I know you may not be short of money, but besides money, we really don't have anything else to offer. Please understand," Wen Si Te said apologetically.

Levi glanced at the box; there were only a little over a thousand Gold Coins inside, which was barely enough for him now.

He accepted the money and then silently left the mansion.

Wen Si Te stared blankly at the Spirit Driving Handbook.

He also knew some of the Rune Seal on the Manual and had studied them.

However, due to the lack of systematic instruction, his learning was very superficial. He only scratched the surface of both the Dragon Might Seal and the Guardian Seal.

Frankly, with the bloodline of the first ancestors becoming increasingly diluted, Wen Si Te had no idea how many more years the Winchester Family could continue to exist.

He probably never imagined, even in his death, that the outsider had already cultivated his family's Rune Seal to an extremely high level.

Levi left the capital; there was nothing left for him to miss.

To be honest, Levi had thought that the people from the Four Great Families would be something special.

But after seeing it, it's just like that.

"Families that are bound by bloodlines will eventually decline, even extraordinary families are no exception."

"There is no family that never sets."

"The most important thing is to strengthen yourself."

Levi's heart remained calm and undisturbed.

"Now all we have to do is wait."

"This is also a good thing. Before becoming a wizard, try to go as far as possible on the path of Knight, so that when you enter the Wizard World, you will have some ability to protect yourself."

Although Levi has never been to the Wizard World, he imagines that the law of survival of the fittest and the strong preying on the weak will remain unchanged.

Wizards are definitely not a kind bunch; just think of Tutan's tragic fate.

One wrong move and you could be killed by your own Mentor and turned into a spirit.

While not all wizards are like this, it is enough to illustrate the cruelty of wizards.

Essentially, wizards are also human beings, and powerful humans who possess Extraordinary Strength but may not be bound by corresponding laws.

Without the constraints of morality and law, the dark side of human nature will become increasingly magnified.

With the Demon Family Four Generals by his side, Levi returned to Blackwater Valley.

Everything is normal in Blackwater Valley at the moment, but Levi doesn't know when Blue Frost will descend upon it.

After learning that Blue Frost had invaded Black Mountain City, Levi felt no sense of security even while staying in his Sanctuary.

"We have to move to Tulip Territory. Even if Blue Frost appears in the south, it will probably be a long time before it does."

"Judging from the current trend, it is unlikely that Blue Frost will reach the South within ten years."

Levi was making plans in his mind.

He's always been a man of action.

After careful consideration.

Levi immediately decided to lead his people to migrate south.

Blackwater Valley, we can't stay here any longer.

Moreover, the potential of the Blackwater Valley territory is almost exhausted.

In the harsh, cold north, the potential for agricultural development is extremely limited.

Over the years, the reason why Blackwater Valley has grown and developed is mainly because it has purchased its grain from the south.

"Now that the war is over, it's time for me to reclaim my territory."

And so, Levi began the relocation of his territory.

Upon hearing about the relocation, some residents were confused, while others were very excited.

But no matter what, they unconditionally respected Lord Levi's decision.

The Blackwater Valley family is now quite large, and preparations for moving have lasted for nearly a month.

Levi's housekeepers were swamped with work, while Levi continued to be a hands-off manager, only occasionally coming out to supervise the progress of the move.

The year 1014 of the Holy Radiance Calendar, the Month of Harvest.

After the last batch of wheat was harvested.

The massive migration of people from the Blackwater Valley has begun.

Looking at the territory where he had lived for more than a decade, Levi was filled with emotion.

"We've withstood so many enemies, yet ultimately we couldn't withstand the natural disaster," Levi sighed.

The Blue Frost Calamity is more terrifying than any natural disaster.

He visited Black Mountain City during this period.

Black Mountain City is a scene of Hell on Mortal World.

The Snow Wraith wreaks havoc, and mortals suffer.

The kingdom's army suffered heavy losses and was forced to withdraw from Black Mountain City.

Black Mountain City has a much larger population than Ice Valley City.

The outbreak of Snow Wraith Calamity in such a city is dangerous for the entire Northern Territory.

Therefore, Levi chose to migrate south.

In fact, it wasn't just him.

Many lords chose to migrate south.

These lords either bought southern territories at high prices, cultivated unclaimed lands in the dangerous wilderness of the south, or directly became dependent on some of the major southern lords.

Many of the once high-ranking lords of the North became refugees after the Snow Wraith Calamity broke out.

The shrewd nobles in the south seized the opportunity to make a fortune.

Levi didn't need to buy land; he already had existing territory in the south.

Tulip Territory and Storm Territory.

After much deliberation, he decided to take control of Tulip Territory.

Although some troubles may be encountered next.

But it's better than waiting to die in the Northern Territory.

Moreover, given its strength, if it were to take over the Tulip Territory now, the kingdom would likely not object.

In any case, Levi will definitely face some challenges when he moves to the south, and he is mentally prepared for that.

Levi prefers to keep a low profile and doesn't like to cause trouble, but that doesn't mean he's afraid of trouble.

I developed this Breathing Technique not to make myself suffer.

Along the way, the Crimson Blood Cavalry led the way, and some inconspicuous bandits and Wandering Knight were easily crushed.

Sam is now Pre-Knight, and if all goes well, he has a chance to become Formal Knight within the next few years.

As Formal Knight he had personally trained, Levi felt a sense of accomplishment.

"My Lord, if we just go to Flower City like this, won't the great nobles in the south kick us out?" Sam was a little unsure.

Although Levi is nominally the lord of the Tulip Territory.

However, since the Civil War, everyone knows that the Bloody Earl has actually controlled Tulip City.

The war is over now. Although the Bloody Earl is dead, the Flower City is still garrisoned by the King's army, led by one of the Seven Divine Swords of the King.

In Sam's view, the Royal Family's attitude was quite clear.

That is, the Flower City will not be handed over to Baron Levi, its true owner, for the time being.

"Don't worry, it won't happen."

Levi patted Sam on the shoulder.

Then he looked ahead.

Levi has been keeping a low profile for too long. It's only right that he occasionally reveals a little bit of his strength to earn a little bit of the respect he deserves.

Flower City.

Inside the city, the "Red Willow Divine Sword," one of the Seven Divine Swords of the King, is being practiced.

As the second of the Seven Divine Swords of the King, he is second only to the Nation Protecting Divine Sword and is the kingdom's top swordsman.

The Red Willow Divine Sword itself looks just like a sharp sword.

He is not only incredibly strong, possessing the strength of Peak Great Knight.

He was also the son of the Red Willow Duke, a prominent noble family in the south.

The Red Willow Duke has always been very close to the Royal Family.

Especially after the Civil War.

The Red Willow Family, as major contributors to suppressing the rebellion in the north, was highly valued by the Royal Family family.

Therefore, the important task of temporarily guarding Flower City was entrusted to a great figure like Red Willow Divine Sword, who possessed both strength and prestige.

Guarding another important city, Stormwind, the Black Mountain Stormwind City, is the Nation Protecting Divine Sword, the foremost of the Seven Divine Swords of the King. This is also Baron Levi's territory.

Perhaps no one would guess who owns these territories.

They're already on their way south.

Levi has now arrived in the warm south.

To avoid drawing too much attention, he only brought the Three Brothers from the Northern Giant Bear during this southward migration, and did not bring the Hengha Er Jiang.

The Hengha Er Jiang, were too large, so Levi planned to wait until his troubles in the south were completely resolved before secretly bringing them over.

Otherwise, it's hard to explain why Levi was able to tame so many giant beasts. Levi wasn't afraid of the kingdom, but he was worried about the Church.

Levi was sitting on the bear's back, protected by the Demon Family Four Generals, so he was very safe.

He realized he was swimming in "shallow waters," and he tried to dive a little deeper, but failed.

The golden sunlight warmed Levi's spirit, and finally, Levi's head emerged from this golden sea.

At the same time, he felt his mental strength increase slightly...

[Deep Sea Meditation Technique Proficiency +1] The notification ended with a notification sound.

Levi, perched on the bear's back, had also completed his meditation.

"Only one point of proficiency can be gained per day, that's too slow."

Levi was troubled.

He opened the Proficiency Panel.

Levi ————

Deep Sea Meditation Technique: First Order (257/1000)

"I've been learning for almost a year and I'm still only at First Order. When will I ever reach Third Order?" Levi thought to himself.

No matter how he practices this Deep Sea Meditation Technique, the proficiency he gains each day remains a constant 1 point.

After completing a full Meditation Technique, his mental energy would enter a temporary state of fatigue, requiring him to "cool down" until the next day before he could continue his practice.

This is completely different from Breathing Technique.

As long as his body can keep up with the Breathing Technique, Levi can continue to practice and even work himself to the bone.

But Meditation Technique, Levi can't even muster the energy to do it.

He called Tutan out and asked, "Tutan, under normal circumstances, how long does it take for Wizard Apprentice with the talent of the Child of Chaos to progress from low to intermediate level?"

Tutan thought for a moment and said, "More than five years, and what you have is only the standard of mental strength. To advance from Low-Grade Wizard Apprentice to Intermediate Wizard Apprentice, in addition to having qualified mental strength, you also need to master a certain number of spells. Otherwise, having only mental strength but no spells does not count as a real advancement."

"A truly qualified Low-Grade Wizard Apprentice needs to master at least one Zero-Circle Cantrip in order to be called Wizard Apprentice. Without mastering spells, no matter how strong one's mental strength is, one has no combat power. The upper limit for Low-Grade Wizard Apprentice to master is 3 Zero-Circle Cantrip. Intermediate Wizard Apprentice can master 5 Zero-Circle Cantrip, and High-Grade Wizard Apprentice can master 10 Zero-Circle Cantrip."

"Mastering ten Zero-Circle Cantrip, then mastering at least one true First-Circle Spell, and having a sufficiently powerful, gaseous mental force in one's mind—that is what it takes to truly step into the threshold of Formal Wizard."

Levi listened to Tutan's description.

"So, it seems my cultivation is progressing quite quickly," he said, making this comparison.

"Formal Wizard, it is said that becoming First-Circle Wizard grants a lifespan of two hundred years. This is the difference between a wizard and Knight. Although Great Knight is very strong, his lifespan is not much longer than that of a mortal. In essence, there is no difference in lifespan between them. The only difference is that he can avoid some of the diseases and calamities of mortals and live longer."

"Moreover, as the Great Knight age, their vital energy and blood decline, and their strength decreases rather than increases."

"Wizards are different. Wizards generally become stronger the older they get and the longer they live."

"The older the person, the more knowledge and experience they have acquired, their combat skills, and the spells they have mastered."

Tutan looked on with envy, and Levi also felt a sense of longing.

The Wizard's Path is long and arduous.

However, he believed that the Great Knight were not as bad as Tutan described.

Because the Great Knight is not the end of the Knight's Path.

Although Levi had never met the Legendary Knight, if he died of old age, he should have lived for at least two hundred years...

Moreover, with the Proficiency Panel, you can continuously fuse Breathing Technique to break limits, and the path of the Knight, Legendary Knight, is not necessarily the end.