Director Morrison said somewhat guiltily, "Little Locke, I'm sorry. I wasn't able to negotiate any favorable contract for you with the Advanced Truth Institute at Boniface University."
Locke stood up and bowed to Director Morrison. "I'm already very grateful to you, Director."
Although Director Morrison, as a Second-Ring Wizard and a young cadre wizard, might feel somewhat regretful that he hadn't been able to help him negotiate better terms, as a young First-Ring Wizard, it was still best for Locke to show him proper respect.
Director Morrison revealed a satisfied smile. "But it doesn't matter. I negotiated terms for you with Golden Crown Mountain."
"If you enter their Advanced Truth Institute, your monthly salary can be raised from ten thousand Magic Stones to twenty thousand."
"However, you must keep this part confidential and not tell anyone else. The Advanced Truth Institute at Golden Crown Mountain has a salary confidentiality system. To prevent the wizards from becoming unsettled, they don't know one another's monthly benefits."
"Besides that, as soon as you enter that Advanced Truth Institute, you can choose one Superior Meditation Method."
Locke was immediately stunned when he heard this and raised his head. "Director Morrison, is this a benefit offered by every Advanced Truth Institute?"
Director Morrison wore a smug smile as he enjoyed Locke's current expression. His persistent efforts with Catherine and the head of the Advanced Truth Institute at Golden Crown Mountain had not been in vain.
"Of course not. Although obtaining a Superior Meditation Method at an Advanced Truth Institute is relatively easy, you can't possibly receive one the moment you enter. You must wait at least half a year before you qualify to apply."
"Besides, approval isn't guaranteed."
"There are a whole series of prerequisites that place demands on you. Only after you meet the