"Great. Having an offensive spell under your belt will enhance your safety in the Spirit Realm, yet you still must remain vigilant," Guan Borong remarked.


    Kael typed back, "Alright, Senior. I''ll make the necessary preparations and look for a chance to revisit the Spirit Realm."


    "Take your time. If you''re truly set on going to the Spirit Realm, there''s an excellent side - hustle opportunity. Are you interested in giving it a shot?" Guan Borong inquired.


    "Senior, do tell me more about it."


    "Both the school and the government have an ongoing task. It involves taking an Awakening Orb to the Spirit Realm, soaking up magic power there, and then bringing it back."


    "For every twelve Awakening Orbs, you can trade for one magic stone. What do you think? Keen to take this on?" Guan Borong probed.


    "I''m definitely interested. But why on earth do the school and the government need so many Awakening Orbs?" Kael asked, brimming with curiosity.


    "You might not be aware, but what you students call an Awakening Orb is officially known as a Magic Power Absorption Compressor."


    "Do you know how non - natural magic stones are crafted? Magic stones are formed by compressing the magic power amassed by these Awakening Orbs into a crystal."


    "Magic stones are always in high demand, so it''s no wonder they keep putting out such tasks. "


    "After all, we all possess a spatial beacon. If the Spirit Realm side is safe, we can ferry a good number of Awakening Orbs there to gather spiritual energy."


    "Of course, the school offers a more generous exchange rate than the government. You can trade ten Awakening Orbs for one magic stone," Guan Borong typed a lengthy explanation, patiently elucidating the details for Kael.


    "Then why don''t they carry out this task in those Spirit Realm bases? We''ve got over a dozen Spirit Realm bases in Daxia, don''t we?" Kael queried, looking for clarity.


    "Why do you assume they aren''t?" Guan Borong countered.


    "Also, there are strict placement rules for Awakening Orbs. You can only place one within a radius of dozens of meters. Placing more will impede its magic - power absorption speed."


    "The demand for magic stones on Blue Star is astronomical. "


    "Whether it''s for cultivation, manufacturing enchanted gear, or powering various enchanted contraptions, magic stones are indispensable. As long as there are magic stones, there''s no shortage of buyers."


    So that''s the deal. This indeed appears to be a promising way to earn some cash.


    "But here''s another crucial point. When you place the Awakening Orb, you need to be extremely stealthy. "


    "After all, it''s shaped like a crystal ball, and some Spirit Realm denizens might pilfer it, thinking it''s a precious artifact," Guan Borong added as a cautionary note.


    Kael''s mind immediately went to the zombie - infested Spirit Realm city he had teleported to.


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    Wouldn''t that be an ideal location?


    The most menacing things in that city were the mindless zombies, and they certainly wouldn''t engage in thievery.


    "Senior, where can I obtain these empty Awakening Orbs?" Kael inquired.


    "That''s a breeze. I''ll send you a software link. Download it on your phone."


    " I''ll get the teacher to provide you with an invitation code so you can register on our Tiannan University''s software. Once that''s done, you can start accepting Awakening Orb tasks through it."


    As he spoke, Guan Borong sent over the link.


    Kael clicked on it and swiftly completed the download and registration process.


    "Thanks a lot, Senior!"


    "No problem. If you run into any questions, just holler."


    ...


    Kael launched Tiannan University''s software. Once inside, he discovered that the software boasted a plethora of functions.


    There was a comprehensive school introduction, a bustling forum, and study materials spanning various subjects.


    Besides these, there was a dedicated task section and an online store.


    He first delved into the store.


    The products on offer were incredibly diverse, ranging from magic scrolls and enchanted equipment.


    There were all manner of magic materials, and even breathing techniques and meditation methods were up for grabs.


    However, the price tags on the items made him balk.


    The unit prices were all denominated in magic stones, and some items even required additional credits.


    This made it clear that credits were likely far more valuable than he had initially thought.


    He clicked on the link of one product. It was a first - level spell, "Language Comprehension." This Black Iron - rank spell was quite a best - seller.


    After all, the languages of Spirit Realm denizens were incredibly diverse.


    Besides the mainstream common tongue, there were Draconic, Elvish, Infernal, and Celestial.


    In addition to these well - known languages, there were also Goblin, Orcish, Sahuagin, Dwarvish, Giant, and the languages of numerous minor races.


    Just as in Daxia, where each province and city has its own dialect, the languages of these Spirit Realm races also have countless dialectal variations.


    Even someone with a natural aptitude for languages would be daunted by the sheer volume of languages in the Spirit Realm.


    There were simply too many to master.


    That''s why Spirit Realm mages invented this spell.


    During the duration of "Language Comprehension," one can understand the speech of any creature, save for the most powerful magical beasts.


    Moreover, while the spell is active, the speed of learning these Spirit Realm languages skyrockets dozens of times.


    With frequent use of this spell, some of the mainstream languages can be mastered in no time.


    Furthermore, the beauty of spell scrolls is that they can be used not only by mages but by any professional.


    Except for some extremely powerful scrolls or targeted spell scrolls that demand substantial spiritual power.


    Most other low - level spell scrolls can even be wielded by apprentice - rank professionals.


    Spell scrolls are truly essential, whether for combat or daily life.


    He checked the price of the "Language Comprehension" scroll in the store: 10 magic stones!


    Good grief! Is this thing really that pricey!?


    Then he perused other spell scrolls. A first - level Fireball scroll went for 3 magic stones.


    A first - level Summon Monster scroll cost 5 magic stones.


    A first - level Cure Light Wounds scroll was priced at 8 magic stones.


    Spell scrolls really seem to be a highly profitable venture!


    Upon seeing this, Kael couldn''t help but whistle in surprise.


    The mages who crafted these spells must be raking in the dough.


    But then again, it made perfect sense.


    Mages have always been the wealthiest among all professionals, and that''s an established fact.


    After all, unlike warriors, who primarily rely on their physical prowess in combat - related jobs for income, mages have a multitude of revenue streams.


    Mages can create spell scrolls, fashion enchanted weapons and gear.


    They can also brew magic potions, and in combat, they generally outshine warriors.


    If they''re not inclined to do any of that, they can even engage in farming, cultivating magic materials.


    Magic materials nurtured with spells by mages grow faster and of higher quality.


    In essence, mages have numerous ways to make money, but correspondingly, they also have substantial expenses.


    After all, to master these skills, be it making scrolls, enchanting equipment, or brewing potions, a large number of initial experiments are required.


    These are all areas where significant sums of money are invested.