After his Meditation Method underwent a Limit Break, Ian's life was once again filled with a tense rhythm.
Every day, he completed the camp's potion quota, practiced witchcraft, and entered Deep Meditation—three points, one line, repeating in an endless cycle.
The "Acceleration" effect had indeed sped up Ian's advancement.
But with it came the complete failure of the [Awakening Potion], which he had decisively abandoned.
Now, using two [Concentration Potions] every day for cultivation was an exceedingly extravagant practice.
Faced with the gap left by the lack of meditation-assisting potions, Ian quickly weighed his options.
He planned to exchange for [Concentration Potions] to use for now, then exchange for the formula and brew them himself once he had enough Contribution Points.
The potion was expensive, costing forty-five Contribution Points per dose, but it was worth the price.
Not only did it greatly assist meditation, it could also slightly increase Mental Power. It was one of the potions most coveted by Advanced Apprentices.
His original plan had been to exchange for it at Starleaf Apothecary, but with him now on the warfront, he could only purchase it nearby.
For now, his goals were clear. First, he needed to accumulate proficiency in the two ray-type witchcraft spells and take another step toward a Limit Break.
Second, he needed to accumulate Contribution Points to exchange for a new Meditation Method and the formula for the [Concentration Potion].
The next day, someone knocked on the door of the potion laboratory.
Hank arrived as promised, bringing what Ian had been waiting for—several portions of Rock-armored Demon Bear Essence Blood, along with some auxiliary materials needed for brewing.
"Ian, this is the first batch." Hank placed the materials on the table, his voice as hoarse as ever.
"As agreed, the Essence Blood is yours. I'll pay