Aistena actually had more concerns and considerations than Kroya-because the latter had practiced magic using the "Rainbow Poem" from the very beginning.
That extraordinary meditation method spared him the difficulties most mages faced. Advancing came as naturally to him as water flowing downstream.
But Aistena was different. He hadn't started out with Celesty, an Archmage, as his mentor. He understood all too well how important it was to improve meditation efficiency and elemental perception.
Even the slightest improvement would be enough to make those mages abandon all dignity and scramble for it.
The higher you climbed, the harder it became.
Aistena asked, "How much of this magic potion can you produce? Are you planning to sell it?"
"I can help you promote it within the Mage Association."
"Producing this magic potion is still a little difficult."
Kroya spread his hands. "First, there's the material. The moonlight that moonlight dewgrass needs is very special, and I have no way to capture enough of it.
"Second, there's sea spirit lingzhi. Its yield isn't high either, and making it into a magic potion is even more troublesome.
"Finally, there's the production technique. It's extremely difficult, and I have to do it myself, so the output definitely won't be high."
"It's only natural for such a special magic potion to be produced in small quantities." Aistena didn't doubt him.
After all, it would have been strange if such an exceptional potion could be mass-produced.
Still, since Kroya had brought it out, he probably intended to sell it. Otherwise, what was the point? Was he just teasing him?
Just as he had expected, Kroya said:
"I'll be buying some unusual magical beasts and magic plants. Once the purchase price reaches a certain threshold, I'll include some of this potion as a bonus."
"You're buying magical