A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 158 The Weight of Knowledge

Looking at Jess's clear yet foolish eyes, Jiang Shuzhou was speechless.

"Were you born into a family of mages, and perhaps the most talented one in your family?"

"How...how did you know?"

Jess was a little frightened. This person directly recited my household registration information. What should I do?

It's not taught in the book either.

Subconsciously, Jess wanted to open the book "The Art of Social Interaction" and find out how to do it.

"I guessed it right away."

Jiang Shuzhou said.

Then he casually tossed a gold coin to a mortal vendor nearby and took a souvenir with his mage's hand.

"Keep the change, please."

Then, he and Jess left amidst the vendor's profuse thanks.

"How did you figure that out?"

Jess was very curious.

"Aren't you going to tell me about your situation?"

Jiang Shuzhou did not answer directly, but instead responded with a question.

"Me..."

Immediately afterwards, Jess was tricked and deceived by Jiang Shuzhou into revealing all his secrets.

Fortunately, Jiang Shuzhou didn't mean any harm; he was just bored and wanted to hear a story while walking.

Just as Jiang Shuzhou had predicted, Jess came from a family of alchemists.

However, it couldn't be considered a large family, since apart from his parents, there weren't many other family members left.

The only consolation is that Jess was born ahead of 99% of the Mage Alliance. His father was a low-level alchemist and his mother was a low-level mage.

They were unremarkable, both in alchemy and magic.

However, as the saying goes, a single pull brings a miracle, and after a difficult birth, Jayce was born.

From birth, Jayce's parents discovered his exceptional elemental affinity, ensuring a worthy successor. Thus began Jayce's childhood as the King of Roll.

If Jess weren't too young to practice meditation, he probably wouldn't even have time to sleep.

Jess spent his eighteenth year amidst countless tests and knowledge, and also became a formal mage.

What awaited him was more knowledge and more test questions.

until a certain day.

"Mom! I've finished my homework!"

"Is there anything else?"

For the first time, Jess saw a hint of embarrassment in his parents' eyes.

"Son, we can find no other knowledge."

"Then what should I study?"

"You'll have to walk the rest of the road yourself."

And so, Jess's life gained another new dimension.

Make money, then use that money to learn more, and then make more money.

Until one day, he realized that he seemed to have a hard time affording those advanced knowledge.

At this moment, he was already a mid-level alchemist, and he had long since left his parents far behind.

Later, he was introduced here to participate in Master Napamela's program.

That's quite inspiring.

"By the way, why don't you open an alchemy workshop to make money?"

"An alchemy workshop? Isn't that a money-losing business?"

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Looking at Jess's blank expression, Jiang Shuzhou confirmed that he was indeed not joking.

"How could we possibly lose money? The profit margin from producing satiety potions is quite substantial, isn't it?"

"The initial investment was too large. Besides, I earn more money from the potions I make myself."

Jiang Shuzhou fell silent. He had never calculated the initial investment, after all, the patents in Jiang Shuzhou's hands were more powerful than a money printing machine, and a large amount of magic stones came into his account every day.

With the contribution points from Mahabrahman, Jiang Shuzhou considered the initial investment to be negligible.

Moreover, he also had a smuggling business with the Church of Wealth, which was extremely profitable.

"I see. But I've heard that producing Dissolving Love is very profitable. Why don't you give it a try?"

Wanting to earn as much as possible, Jiang Shuzhou seized every opportunity to promote his invention.

"What is this 'dissolving love'?"

Don't you read the newspaper?

"The one with the storm sea."

"..."

"What happened to the storm sea?"

"It's nothing, let's talk about alchemy instead."

The assessment is complete: a complete bookworm, oblivious to everything else, focused solely on studying the classics—that's the kind of person I'm talking about.

Jess was quickly impressed by Jiang Shuzhou's knowledge and understanding.

Is this person really a young person?

Jess didn't know because Jiang Shuzhou wore a hood the whole time, so he couldn't see his face and could only judge his age by his voice.

The young man is not bad; he was able to follow my train of thought. It seems that he did a lot of practice problems.

However, he lacks creativity and is full of craftsmanship, adept at applying formulas.

According to Jiang Shuzhou's assessment, it shouldn't be difficult for Jess to pass the pharmacy exam, as he has a very solid foundation.

This person might become your future colleague.

Thinking about this, Jiang Shuzhou was still a little happy.

After all, Jayce is young and can be easily messed up.

As they were talking, they arrived at the Alchemist Headquarters.

Good luck, see you later.

"Aren't you going to be assessed?"

"Just focus on your exam first, and you'll know after you're done."

Jiang Shuzhou wasn't trying to be a riddle, but it would be too discouraging to say it now. If Jess underperformed, Jiang Shuzhou would be in big trouble.

"Okay, I will definitely pass the exam."

"Go to the assessment hall."

After saying that, Jess disappeared instantly.

Jiang Shuzhou, on the other hand, wandered around aimlessly, feeling utterly bored.

The Alchemists' Guild in Akamia is far larger than that in Velisco.

It is hundreds of meters high, and its interior space has been expanded to be dozens of times larger than it appears from the outside. It is unbelievably large.

However, there's no need to worry about getting lost; you can simply tell them where you want to go and they'll teleport you there instantly.

The interior decorations showcase the alchemists' luxury, with warm yellow as the main color. Dotted gems adorn the walls and ceiling, refracting brilliant light and illuminating every corner of the room.

"Who designed this?"

"To answer your question, this was designed by the legendary alchemist Napamela."

A cold voice rang out; it was the intelligent life form of the Alchemists' Guild, specifically responsible for answering questions and controlling teleportation.

"This is so beautiful! I regret not coming sooner."

Actually, Jiang Shuzhou wanted to say that it was a bit dazzling.

How come every room looks like it was designed by Pamela Reif?

Jiang Shuzhou didn't dare to speak recklessly. After all, this was the headquarters of the Alchemy Guild. Once he reached the Legendary level, he could say whatever he wanted.

Let's try to avoid saying things that are detrimental to unity.

"This 'How to Kill Elegantly' is good, and 'A Compendium of Females in the Multiverse' is also excellent. Oh, and I'll also wrap up 'The Survival Guide to Another World' for me!"

As he strolled around, Jiang Shuzhou unknowingly arrived at the area where knowledge was sold.

Looking at the dazzling array of knowledge, Jiang Shuzhou simply couldn't resist the urge to buy it.

"besides……"

As expected of a big city, it has everything; knowledge is all-encompassing.

"Navis Lebo, you may proceed to the Authentication Hall. After your identity is verified, Master Napamela's apprentice will grant you a new identity."

"Excuse me, did Jess pass the test?"

"Upon investigation, Jess Thalis has passed the assessment and is currently in the certification hall."