All People: God-level Enchanter, the country takes me to level up

Chapter 17: Elementary fusion, the last two steps!

[You have integrated the power dust (Blue) into the powerful essence (Blue) and completed a [Simple material fusion], triggering the blessing of the source. The fusion is successful, triggering a multiplier increase, and the power attribute of the powerful essence is increased by 1%. You received skill proficiency X5.].

Zhao Xing checked the time, noting that 50 seconds had elapsed since the recent fusion. This time around, he opted for level 20 blue materials for the fusion, and compared to the previous fusion with level 40 purple materials, it seemed significantly faster. Additionally, only 30 points of mental and physical strength were consumed, a non-issue thanks to the Hat of the Scholar, which not only mitigated the consumption but also improved efficiency.

The fusion with ordinary quality white materials took double the time, providing minimal skill proficiency—only 1 point each time. Considering fusion skills required 1000 points for an upgrade, blue equipment materials, especially at level 20, proved more suitable. After several tests, Zhao Xing concluded that level 20 was the optimal choice.

Post-testing, Zhao Xing instructed Guan Ya to have the staff bring in only level 20 blue advanced materials, with a focus on two magic materials, Gold Dust and Powerful Essence, due to the unique property of [High Concentration].

Engrossed in studying, Zhao Xing entered a state of heightened focus, thanks to the Hat of the Scholar’s Salzman’s Blessing, doubling the recovery effect while learning.

Delighted by this discovery, Zhao Xing mused about the hat’s origins, supposedly dropped by a mad researcher who was once one of Salzman’s students. He contemplated the potential encounter with Salzman in a future dungeon and found comfort in being a student, immune to exhaustion.

After a brief rest, Zhao Xing resumed his material fusion training, finding it far from boring. Dividing his mental power to observe two miniature universes simultaneously held a unique beauty for him. Successfully blending them brought a sense of accomplishment. Unlike other enchanters who might experience a decline in mental power after failure, Zhao Xing felt guided in the dark during the fusion process.

Improving the powerful essence to a higher level through precise fusion, Zhao Xing considered the potential benefits of making powerful magic potions. While his fusion only increased the materials by 1%, it could enhance the potion’s effect by 10% if used by a skilled magic pharmacist. However, this was a thought for another time, as his skills had just been upgraded.

[You have integrated the gold dust (blue) into the powerful essence (blue) and completed a [Simple material fusion], triggering the blessing of the source. The fusion is successful, triggering a multiplier increase, and the power attribute of the powerful essence is increased by 1.2%. You received skill proficiency X5.]. [Congratulations, Simple Material Fusion has been upgraded to the elementary level! 】

The recent fusion boosted the qualities of this magical substance by 0.2% compared to previous materials, reaching 1.2%. This also confirmed that Zhao Xing’s skill proficiency had finally hit the basic level. On the skill list, there now appeared Elementary Material Fusion. Similarly, the proficiency required for the next upgrade had risen to 10,000.

“Huh~.” Zhao Xing exhaled deeply. This meant he was just two steps away from mastering the [Permanent] skill. Unlocking [Elementary Energy Structural Science] and [Elementary Equipment Analysis] in the career branch would make it even easier. Skill knowledge was readily available, and the school had already prepared it. All he needed were enough attribute points to learn it. In other words, upgrading to level 15 tomorrow and consuming potions to boost his mental attributes permanently would enable him to master these two professional skills.

“Upgraded?” Guan Ya hurried over as she saw Zhao Xing getting up. She had been staying there to help him and observed him for any abnormalities.

“Well, the two skills have reached the elementary level,” Zhao Xing said. “Now, only attribute points are left, and reaching level 15 tomorrow should be enough.”

“I have to trouble Sister Ya to take me to the dungeon tomorrow.”

“It’s not hard. This is what I should do,” Guan Ya replied with satisfaction. The two left the laboratory, and the sky outside was already full of stars. The staff from the Education Department was still on duty diligently.

“Student Zhao, Miss Guan, do you want me to ask someone to deliver some supper?” Director Fang greeted them with a smile.

“Director Fang, no need to trouble yourself,” Zhao Xing replied. “Today’s task has been completed, thanks to your hard work.”

“No hard work at all,” Director Fang said politely. “Is there anything else you need?”

“No more. You and the teachers should go back to rest, and the materials in the laboratory can be put away. Don’t throw them away; they’re not damaged. Also, prepare a batch of equipment to be sent over tomorrow.”

After mastering the permanent skills, Zhao Xing planned to enchant the equipment permanently the next day. Director Fang, knowing some inside information, eagerly agreed to prepare and send equipment for all professions and levels.

Zhao Xing left the school under escort and returned home. It was a dreamless night, and early the following day, the working group members were waiting downstairs on time. Guan Ya, along with the driver and a few main combat occupations, was already waiting in the car. After half an hour, they arrived at the dungeon base, entering through a special passage with fewer people.

“The remuneration is increasing. It shouldn’t be a problem to get a recommendation, right?” Zhao Xing thought about the upcoming special recruitment for Transcendence Academy. He wondered which institution might recommend him, especially hoping for those in the capital.

“The permanent equipment should be ready today. There should be a letter about the recommendation from Transcendence Academy soon.”