Merchant From Earth in the Magical World

[You have established diplomatic relations with Nuta City. Their current attitude towards you is predominantly friendly, with some malice.]

[Your reputation has increased by 5,000.]

[You have gained 50,000 experience.]

[Level cannot be increased. Please find a Knight Instructor as soon as possible to learn knight skills.]

[You have obtained special building blueprint: Beast Fighting Arena.]

[You have acquired 5 units of Crystal, 5 units of mercury, 5 units of gemstone, and 5 units of sulfur.]

[You have accepted Count Theodore, the Lord of Nuta City, as your Knight Instructor. Count Theodore's attitude towards you is Intimate.]

[You have gained 5,000 reputation.]

[You have gained 50,000 experience.]

[Level cannot be increased. Please find a Knight Instructor as soon as possible to learn knight skills.]

[You have obtained 2,000 God-given gold coins.]

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Following Count Theodore to and from the Temple, Yan Xing obtained many system rewards.

Experience and reputation are always beneficial; the former enhances personal strength, while the latter attracts migrants to his domain.

He had obtained another special building blueprint.

Beast Fighting Arena: Can enhance a city's prosperity and slightly increase the chance of wild beasts undergoing Demonization into magical beasts.

For Eternal Domain, the Beast Fighting Arena was definitely a valuable building.

Although there was not yet enough evidence, Yan Xing felt that the chickens he had brought from Earth likely had a very high Demonization rate in this world.

The Beast Fighting Arena can slightly increase that chance. No matter how small, every little bit counts. Once Eternal Domain's Beast Fighting Arena is constructed, I'll buy tens of thousands of chickens, toss them inside, and let them peck each other. That will surely result in the evolution of many more demonic beast chickens.

Stow it away safely, stow it away... Construction will begin as soon as I return to Eternal Domain.

Aside from the Beast Fighting Arena blueprint, Yan Xing also gained a batch of Rare Alchemical Resources.

Crystal, mercury, gemstone, and sulfur were considered Rare Alchemical Resources in this world.

Many fields related to magic required their use.

Among the domain buildings, Yan Xing had seen that many high-level structures required a certain quantity of Rare Alchemical Resources.

These items had no substitutes from the real world and could only be obtained in this one.

Since Yan Xing currently lacked a stable method of acquiring rare resources from mines, these rewarded resources became extremely precious.

As for how to use them, I'll need to consider it carefully.

Yan Xing and the old Earl returned to the Lord's Mansion by carriage, and the Earl immediately began to instruct Yan Xing in magic.

Inside the Lord's Mansion was a Magic Tower.

The Magic Tower stood five stories tall.

The application of Alchemy and magic circles had resulted in an extremely high concentration of magical elements here. One could even see streams of coalesced magical elements flowing gently around the outside of the Magic Tower like water.

The first floor of the Magic Tower was an open-plan library.

The bookshelves lining the four walls were densely packed with various types of magic books. In the middle was a small Magic Fountain, surrounded by a circle of reading desks.

Mages reading here could absorb the Magic Power emitted by the Magic Fountain to increase their learning speed.

After Yan Xing followed the old Earl onto the first floor of the Magic Tower, the doors they had entered through automatically closed. A bookshelf then moved to fill the gap, turning the entire first floor into a relatively enclosed space.

There were no lights here; all illumination came from the central Magic Fountain. The radiance of the magical elements it emitted illuminated the small space with a brilliant kaleidoscope of colors.

The elderly Earl approached the Magic Fountain and said to Yan Xing, "Come over here. Before you start learning magic, I want to see which element you have the highest affinity for."

Yan Xing walked over and gazed at the wondrous Magic Fountain, saying, "Instructor, I have now grasped Air Magic, but I am not yet able to cast it."

Count Theodore said, "All magic can be categorized into four major systems: Air Magic, Water Magic, Fire Magic, and Earth Magic.

"Beneath these four magic systems, there are many, many sub-types of magic. The Air Magic system, for instance, includes Wind Magic, Lightning Magic, and Light Magic. These are further divided into offensive, defensive, support, and many other categories.

"Only by finding your specialization can you rapidly enhance your strength in a short period of time.

"Within Nuta City, you are now bound to me. Those who wish to remove me will surely think of eliminating you first.

"I can assign guards to protect you, but your safety is best built upon your own strength.

"Alright, go over there. Extend your hand towards the Magic Fountain, relax your mind, let your thoughts wander, and feel the call of the magic elements.

"They will slowly approach to sense you, then enter your body, resonating with your thoughts and flesh.

"During this time, you might see some illusions—good ones, bad ones; frightening ones, beautiful ones. Some you'll find repulsive; others will hold an extreme allure.

"Control your thoughts. Don't be deceived by these illusions; see them for what they truly are."

"Yes, Instructor."

Yan Xing walked to the side of the Magic Fountain.

He stretched his hand into it, letting the water from the Magic Fountain spray onto his arm. Thankyouforreading.ThiswasbroughttoyoubyM|V|L*EMPYR.

Water splashed, and brilliance overflowed.

Following the old Earl's advice, Yan Xing cleared his mind and welcomed the probing of the magic elements.

Whispering voices now rose in Yan Xing's mind.

Some were incredibly fierce; others, light and pleasant. Some were barely audible, while others sounded endearingly unsophisticated. It was as if countless little sprites were gathered around him, speaking to him.

Suddenly, Yan Xing felt a breeze brush his cheek, cool and refreshing.

Then, a CRACKLING sound swept by, and the faint electrical current made the hairs on his face stand on end.

A thunderous RUMBLE exploded, and a bolt of lightning flashed through Yan Xing's mind.

In an instant, Yan Xing felt as though he stood upon an endless ocean!

The sky was choked with dark clouds, and wild winds wreaked havoc. Waves, dozens of meters high and resembling endless walls, surged forward with overwhelming momentum.

Torrential rain lashed down, and the entire world seemed to turn upside down.

Lightning tore through the heavens.

Bolts of lightning as thick as buckets crazily struck down towards the ocean below. The electric current exploded and spread, weaving into vast webs of electricity.

Just as Yan Xing was engrossed in this extraordinary vision of sea and sky, an inexplicable force suddenly appeared and swept all the illusions away.

Yan Xing's mind returned to clarity, and the old Earl's voice resonated in his ears.

"Alright, open your eyes. I already know your magic specialization. It's quite impressive, very potent, and has great potential."

Yan Xing opened his eyes.

The surroundings were still as they were when he had closed them; the Magic Fountain naturally sprayed its fine streams.

It was so tranquil that one wouldn't dare speak loudly there.

Yan Xing asked the old Earl standing beside him, "Instructor, is my magic specialization Lightning Magic?"

The old Earl nodded and said, "Yes, it is Lightning Magic, a branch of Air Magic, and it has a very strong offensive inclination. Your talent in the support aspects of Wind Magic is also quite good; you can develop it appropriately as you begin your studies.

"I need to select a spellbook for you.

"Any excellent Mage must possess an outstanding spellbook. It can help you record magic, saving time when casting spells.

"Once you've nurtured a soul within your spellbook, you'll essentially have a Mage attendant with combat power equal to your own."