Mana Resonance Cultivation Method

Locke followed Witch Sophia to her magic plant room. After Sophia had taught him the path beyond First-Class Wizard Apprentice, it was time for Breeding class.

The two walked through the castle's enormous botanical garden.

Only now did Locke learn that this was a medium-sized botanical garden. Sophia had only advanced to Formal Wizard a little over two years ago, so she had not yet had time to apply for a large botanical garden.

Since she might not renew her contract with Lilith's Cottage, Sophia had no plans to apply for one either.

Sophia asked Locke, "Locke, have you finished reading the First-Class Wizard Apprentice Manual I gave you three days ago?"

Locke nodded. "Yes, Teacher. I've read it several times. I've already begun practicing the methods recorded in it for concealing and withdrawing my Magic Pressure, and I've grasped the knack of them."

This was not difficult in itself. It was like someone who had arms learning to bounce a ball with only a little practice.

Locke withdrew the Magic Pressure emanating from him, reined in his aura, and stopped radiating Magic Pressure outward.

Sophia nodded slightly. "Good. Over these years, you've become proficient in the Grafting Cultivation Method and gained a preliminary grasp of the Hybridization Cultivation Method and Cutting Propagation Method."

"These are the three major cultivation methods every Assistant Breeder should learn, and one of them should be chosen for focused study. Some Wizard Apprentices who remain Assistant Breeders for a long time even painstakingly specialize in all three, though I don't see much point in it."

Sophia had undoubtedly been a genius among apprentices. What she pursued was how to raise her rank as quickly as possible.

She absolutely could not have spent more than a decade at the First-Class Wizard Apprentice stage just to