Meditation Method

Inside Witch Sophia's office.

Locke said to Witch Sophia, "Teacher, I truly don't know what a meditation method is. Please enlighten me."

Ever since entering Lilith's Cottage Academy, he had relied on studying Spell Models to passively increase his mana.

Moreover, the public information throughout Lilith's Cottage rarely even mentioned meditation methods.

He had also never seen anyone openly selling meditation methods at Chimera Market.

Of course, it was also possible that his previous rank had been too low for him to access such resources.

Witch Sophia placed three scrolls before Locke. "These are the three meditation methods I possess that are compatible with Wood Element Particles."

"I bought two of them directly, while the other came from one of my former enemies."

"The reason you couldn't access resources related to meditation methods before is simple: meditation methods are among the Academy's deepest bodies of knowledge."

Witch Sophia explained, "In the Southeastern Corner Region, knowledge related to meditation methods is the most expensive and closely guarded secret."

"Only by possessing a meditation method can one possibly become a Formal Wizard."

"Otherwise, merely becoming a First-Class Wizard Apprentice would take up most of a person's life. It could be said that a meditation method is a key to the door of truth."

Witch Sophia said, "Without this key, the number of Formal Wizards in the Southeastern Corner Region would be ninety percent fewer."

"If one does not have a meditation method, then there is only one way to become a First-Class Wizard Apprentice—accumulate vast magical resources, consume them, forcibly raise one's Mental Power in a single burst, and charge at the wizard rank."

"Ancient wizards did exactly that, but the side effects were immense. That was why Formal Wizards were exceedingly rare among ancient wizards."

Locke nodded. During Universal Studies, he had heard the Dark Elf Sasari mention that ancient wizards were inferior to modern wizards, and modern wizards would also be surpassed by future wizards.

The path of wizards had always been advancing. In the past, a First-Ring Wizard had been the pinnacle of magic, but that was no longer the case.

Witch Sophia said, "A meditation method is a way for wizards to place their Mental Power into a certain state, thereby allowing it to grow."

"This state differs somewhat between different meditation methods."

"However, Basic Meditation Methods are essentially imitations of the mana fluctuations of certain things in the natural environment."

Witch Sophia said, "Meditation methods in the Southeastern Corner Region are divided into two levels: Basic Meditation Methods and Advanced Meditation Methods."

"I possess an Advanced Meditation Method, but I only have the right to learn it, not the right to pass it on, so I cannot even sell it to you."

"Of course, you cannot afford it right now, nor do you need it."

"According to Academy regulations, only students of this Academy may be taught and sold meditation methods. I can sell you a Basic Meditation Method for five hundred Magic Stones."

"If it were outside the Academy, even if you had five thousand Magic Stones, you might not be able to buy a complete Basic Meditation Method. The Academy is extremely strict about this."

Pointing at the three scrolls, Witch Sophia said, "These three meditation methods are the Root-Vein Resonance Meditation Method, the Sprouting Seed Meditation Method, and the Green-Leaf Vein Meditation Method."

Witch Sophia briefly introduced the differences between the three methods. "All three are suitable for learning Plant Magic."

"The mana gained through the [Root-Vein Resonance Meditation Method] is the gentlest. Its improvement speed is relatively moderate, its foundation is solid, and its difficulty is high."

"The [Sprouting Seed Meditation Method] raises Mental Power the fastest, but its mana is overly restless, making one's foundation somewhat unstable. One must take special care to solidify one's foundation. Its difficulty is moderate."

"The [Green-Leaf Vein Meditation Method] can easily cause energy overload, making it rather dangerous. Its improvement speed is relatively moderate, the mana gained is less pure, and its difficulty is the lowest."

Witch Sophia said indifferently, "Though there are some differences, they are ultimately only Basic Meditation Methods. I have no objection whichever one you choose."

After considering it for a moment, Locke said, "Teacher, I choose the Root-Vein Resonance Meditation Method."

With the Magenta Jade, he did not need to worry about the speed of his Mental Power growth. Naturally, he should choose the meditation method with the gentlest mana and the most solid foundation.

Witch Sophia glanced at Locke, the corners of her lips curving slightly. "Very good. This was also the meditation method I used when I was a Second-Class Wizard Apprentice."

"The Sprouting Seed Meditation Method was learned by one of my enemies."

"As for the Green-Leaf Vein Meditation Method, it was included for free when I purchased a precious magical material."

Witch Sophia put away two scrolls and handed the remaining one to Locke. "Take it back and study it yourself first. From now on, I will give you half an hour of meditation method lessons and half an hour of Breeding class every day."

"Remember, you only have the right to learn it, not the right to spread it."

Witch Sophia's tone suddenly turned stern. "Wizards value their knowledge greatly. If you secretly spread this meditation method to others and damage my interests, I will be very angry."

Locke nodded. "Understood, Teacher."

Locke immediately dismissed the idea of reselling the meditation method in exchange for Magic Stones.

At the same time, another thought arose in Locke's mind—what would happen if he fused the three Basic Meditation Methods?

The Root-Vein Resonance Meditation Method leaned toward Wood Element Particles, but he also possessed Negative Energy Particles as his second primary affinity. If meditation methods could also be fused, then it would be best for him to create one that could accommodate both of his primary elemental affinities.

However, that idea was difficult to put into practice for now.

After all, meditation methods were so expensive. Acquiring even one had already cost him the Magic Stones he had painstakingly saved for more than a year. To buy the other two meditation methods for fusion, he would likely need to earn a Breeder Assistant Certificate and begin selling fused enhanced plant seeds.

Witch Sophia said to Locke, "Locke, come with me. I'll take you to my Magical Plant Cultivation Room."

"Breeding class needs to be taught there."

"Breeding class requires many magical plants, so ordinary Wizard Apprentices generally find it difficult to obtain an opportunity to study such a course."

Witch Sophia had never allowed Locke to enter her plant room before.

Locke followed her. At last, he would be able to see the many magical plants Witch Sophia had painstakingly cultivated.

Naturally, Locke was also extremely cautious. Entering the plant room of a Formal Wizard specializing in Plant Magic was a very dangerous thing.

Witch Sophia's Magical Creature Cultivation Room was already so dangerous, let alone her plant room, which was even more important to her.

No amount of caution would be excessive.