Don't Get Kids Drunk!

"This is 'Void Magic,' where every Mage in the world relies on external elemental replenishment to restore their magic, with varying speeds and strengths of conversion efficiency."

"If the elements are drained, Mages will lose their means of restoring magic."

"Of course, magic recovery potions can also be used for replenishment... but potions are ultimately limited, and excessive consumption can also burden the body."

"But Void Magic..."

"Is not subject to such restrictions."

"No matter where you are, or in what environment, you can continuously restore your own magic."

"Because your magic... comes from the void."

It's truly powerful.

Lu Cang's current magic capacity has already increased to 70 times his limit.

And it's still growing.

The magic recovery speed...

Lu Cang estimated that he could recover 2% of his magic with a single breath.

Far exceeding his total capacity at his limit.

Feeling the mysterious circulation within his body, Lu Cang couldn't help but ask curiously, "But why does magic come from the void? And how was the void formed?"

Only after speaking did he suddenly realize.

These principles... Iz might not be able to explain them in a way he could understand.

He learned spells quickly, but he hadn't studied much theoretical knowledge.

Iz gently stroked Lu Cang's hair, a helpless smile on his face. "I'd love to tell you. My desire to share this knowledge with others is probably even stronger than your thirst for knowledge."

"But, this is what I call forbidden knowledge."

Iz fell silent for a moment.

As if contemplating what exactly he should say.

Finally, he took a sip of his hot tea.

And said softly, "I can only tell you that magic isn't the only thing that comes from the void."

"Phew... Want to take a stroll around town?"

Lu Cang kept Iz's response in mind, knowing it was knowledge beyond his current reach.

He didn't push it and nodded in response, "Yeah, I do."

This was the first time he had truly gone out since arriving in this world.

Three days.

How many times had he fainted in these three days?

He got drunk on the first day, fainted from overcasting spells on the second, and then on the third day, he fainted again due to a "trial" set by Iz.

Come to think of it, it seemed like he fainted once every day.

Thinking of this pattern, Lu Cang's mouth twitched slightly.

Would he... faint again tomorrow?

It seemed like he hadn't fainted for long today; the sun had only just set.

Rhein Town had just entered the night.

It was still brightly lit.

Iz first took Lu Cang to the Adventurer's Guild.

To settle the quest orders.

The quest reward was 1 gold.

Then Iz gave the collected spoils to Xili, and Xili directly settled the spoils' reward with Iz.

The final income that reached Lu Cang's hands was 2 gold and 26 silver.

After extracting the spoils, the giant snake was only worth 70 silver.

Iz didn't take his 1 gold.

The reason was simple.

He hadn't fulfilled his duty of protection, so there was no need for protection fees.

Lu Cang sat at a wooden table in the Adventurer's Guild.

This place wasn't just for accepting quests; it was also a tavern.

Adventurers gathered here to boast, and they couldn't just boast without substance. A significant portion of the Adventurer's Guild's revenue came from its tavern business.

Lu Cang held up his money pouch. "This is the profit from clearing out a Tier 2 dungeon..."

"2 gold."

Iz reminded him, "Most adventurer teams are groups of four or more, with at least one physical attacker, a magic caster, a Healer, and a Defender."

"So this profit is usually split among four people."

Lu Cang calculated, "That's about 56 silver per person."

"No, if they have a Gatherer, it's about 90 silver per person."

Iz said, "But exploring dungeons actually requires purchasing supplies."

"A Mid-grade Health Potion costs 10 silver and can heal moderate injuries for a Level 2 Warrior."

"A Mid-grade Mana Potion costs 5 silver and restores about 30% mana for a Level 2 Mage."

"Equipment wear and tear needs to be repaired by a blacksmith."

"And for our haul this time, we got an extra Dark Crystal that shouldn't have dropped. Even with a Gatherer in the party, it wouldn't double the Dark Crystal's profit."

"So the profit for a normal team clearing a Tier 2 dungeon, after being split among everyone, is about 75 silver per person."

"After deducting expenses like supplies, the actual profit is only about 20-30 silver."

Hearing Iz's calculation of the profits, Lu Cang gained a general understanding of the adventurers in this world.

They earned much less than he had imagined.

Actually, Iz hadn't mentioned everything... For example, exploring a dungeon might not be cleared in one go; sometimes it takes two or three trips, which would increase the cost.

"Yo, Little Lu Cang!"

Suddenly, a hand landed on Lu Cang's shoulder.

He turned his head.

It was the red-haired Warrior, Chicheng.

Two questions surfaced in Lu Cang's mind... Where did he come from? When did he arrive?

"Oh oh, Little Lu Cang, I heard you soloed a Tier 2 dungeon today and made a huge profit!"

"Haha, you became a Level 1 Mage yesterday, and today you can solo a Tier 2 dungeon without Iz's help. Truly a magic prodigy praised by Iz!"

Chicheng's voice was loud.

The adventurers drinking in the Adventurer's Guild all turned their heads towards them upon hearing his shout.

Even though they were drinking, their ears were sharp.

Coupled with Chicheng's undisguised greeting, Almost the entire Adventurer's Guild heard him.

"Just transferred yesterday?"

"Is that the kid Iz brought this morning? I heard he's only 8 years old."

"8 years old? Isn't the regulated transfer age 16?"

"Transferring that early will cause backlash, right?"

"I heard Kumiloni was the one who facilitated his transfer."

"No way? Kumiloni personally presided over it!"

"I heard even the kingdom's princes beg Kumiloni to preside over their transfers... just to start on their professional path earlier."

"If Kumiloni presided, then 8 years old is indeed fine..."

"But, Chicheng seemed to say he soloed a Tier 2 dungeon today."

"A magic genius recognized even by Iz..."

Lu Cang felt like all eyes were focused on him.

He just wanted to get away quickly and not attract too much attention.

However, Chicheng had his arm around his shoulder, and he couldn't move.

"How about it! Want to have a celebration feast!"

Wait...

This plotline felt so familiar?

Before Lu Cang could even respond, Chicheng raised Lu Cang's hand!

"Okay! It's decided!"

"Let's have a celebration feast! Tonight, all expenses are on our Izpalut's direct disciple, the magic prodigy Little Lu Cang!"

Lu Cang: "Huh? Wait!"

However, before he could even speak, the adventurers present all raised their wine glasses!

"Yo!"

"Little Lu Cang!"

"Little Lu Cang!"

"Little Lu Cang!"

The adventurers shouted Lu Cang's name in unison. Lu Cang had already become the star of the banquet.

Damn it...

How did it suddenly become my treat?

I just earned 2 gold and 26 silver!

Chicheng slung an arm over Lu Cang's shoulder and whispered, "It's okay, if you don't have enough money, I'll lend you some."

Get lost!

Who wants you to lend me money!

You were the one who made the decision to treat everyone, alright!

But he didn't even give Lu Cang a chance to retort.

Chicheng had already raised his wine glass, "Let us raise a toast to tonight's protagonist, the vanquisher of the Shadow Cave, the magic genius—Little Lu Cang's first battle victory!"

"Cheers!"

Clang--

Hey... you guys, don't force alcohol on the kid!