46: Chapter 46 The Mage Association

"Holy crap, Luo Long, Li Yujian, you bastards!"

"You bunch of old foxes!"

Ming Zhan, who had hurried over, pointed at the two and angrily cursed, but the two just shrugged, looking completely sincere.

"We thought you were just joking around, who knew you really wouldn't come."

"You...!"

Ming Zhan was immediately left speechless.

"Pah!"

Ming Zhan had just spat out a 'pah' and was about to step forward when he suddenly stopped, eyeing the two warily.

"Wait, what gifts did you guys prepare? Take them out and let's compare. Don't tell me you didn't bring anything."

A moment later, a slightly reassured Ming Zhan walked over with Luo Long and Li Yujian.

But a moment after that, he stared expressionlessly at the gorgeously dressed female players flaunting themselves in front of Mo Bai. These people had clearly been blocked behind the others earlier, so he hadn't seen them.

"Dirty, you guys are really dirty."

Ming Zhan felt he was as pure as a little white flower.

Only when he saw Mo Bai somewhat disgustedly ask these people to leave did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Boss Mo Bai, we came uninvited and apologize for the intrusion.

I am Luo Long from the Dragon Soaring Guild."

"I am Li Yujian from the Blood Moon Guild."

"I am Ming Zhan from the War Alliance."

Upon hearing this, Mo Bai nodded and exchanged a few pleasantries with them.

Since they all had subordinates here learning magic, and the most crucial thing had already been obtained, their conversation was quite relaxed.

Especially for Mo Bai, he was very satisfied with the people these guilds had sent.

Not only were they quick learners with flexible minds, but they also had the backing of their guilds' resources.

Because they were still university students, whenever they encountered problems they couldn't solve, they'd just smack their heads and go ask their professors.

Many of the ideas they brought back were greatly beneficial to Mo Bai.

At this moment, seeing the three guild leaders all present, a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.

It would be a shame to just let these guys run off after their class change to mage.

Such good tools... ahem, such good mages. Why not... "Guild Leaders, the people you sent are all exceptionally outstanding, highly capable, with flexible thinking, not constrained by conventions.

I estimate they'll learn to cast spells in a few days. As for the class change to mage, it's just a matter of accumulation and won't take much longer either.

I was wondering, after they become mages, are you planning to recall them directly, or do you have other ideas?"

Upon hearing this, the three exchanged glances, all picking up on the underlying meaning. Luo Long immediately spoke up.

"We definitely don't plan to recall them. It would be best if they could continue studying in-depth under you, Boss, for further advancement.

We just don't know if you'd be willing to take them. We're fine with paying additional tuition."

Ming Zhan and Li Yujian also immediately voiced their agreement without the slightest hesitation. Seeing this, Mo Bai spoke up.

"Further advancement is a bit of an overstatement. I just wanted to ask if you're interested in the method Ye Qing and Zhou Rin used to touch upon the supernatural..."

Mo Bai had only spoken halfway when the three immediately widened their eyes slightly, hurriedly looking at Mo Bai as if they had misheard, afraid they might miss a single word of what followed.

"This method, strictly speaking, isn't mine. I learned it from a native.

But I have indeed mastered it. Although it can only allow someone to touch upon supernatural power and cannot break through to the Professional Rank, it is still a technique that can enhance strength.

If you're interested, I'll put it out there as a modest spur to induce others to come forward with valuable contributions.

After all, I already have ideas for further improvement and breakthroughs, and can continue down this path. It counts as a supernatural pathway."

The three couldn't help but breathe a little faster. A supernatural pathway, something so hard to find out there, was appearing one after another here with Mo Bai. This was already the second one.

And from the sound of it, the threshold seemed even lower? The technique seemed easier to obtain?

With players generally not having undergone class changes yet, obtaining a class change ahead of others would be a soaring ladder to the sky.

"So I was thinking, if you're willing, these few people don't need to rush back to their respective guilds afterward.

They can stay here, with the mage themselves as the unit, studying together, researching together, sharing knowledge conditionally.

That is, each person's research results and techniques are converted into a certain amount of research points. We can use points to purchase each other's techniques or research.

For learning purposes, it would be free or low-cost. For practical use, a higher point cost would apply for outright purchase or licensing.

If this path proves viable, then I'll directly place this supernatural pathway of mine within it.

A modest spur to induce others to come forward with valuable contributions."

Mo Bai spoke unhurriedly. Luo Long, hearing this, slightly swallowed.

As someone dedicated to establishing a player alliance in Oak Town, he naturally knew how much influence this would generate.

He subconsciously fell into contemplation, preparing to think about how to expand his guild's influence within this, as he had done before. But just as he assumed his thoughtful posture, he heard... "Sure, sure, our War Alliance is in."

"No problem, my Blood Moon Guild has no issues either."

Luo Long paused, meeting the gazes of Mo Bai, Ming Zhan, and Li Yujian. The words he had prepared were swallowed back down.

"Well then, since that's the case, our small group composed of mages..."

Mo Bai smiled slightly.

"...let's call it the Mage Association, dedicated to the development of spells and the transformation of advanced technologies."

"Mage Association."

"Mage Association."

Hearing these four words, Luo Long murmured them softly to himself. Looking at Mo Bai, gentle as jade, seeing his confident demeanor, and those clear eyes that seemed able to see through people's hearts.

The distracting thoughts in his heart suddenly receded.

When playing alongside such a big shot, if the big shot is willing to bring you along, then just follow obediently.

Too much scheming? Do you really think someone with a brain sharp enough to research and understand magic can't see through these petty machinations?

Perhaps, like Ming Zhan, not overthinking things is the best attitude.

Calculating too much can backfire.

Luo Long smiled with relief, his smile becoming a touch more genuine.

However, letting go of things that had become instinctual was still a bit difficult in the short term. His mind would subconsciously think on its own, requiring a step to correct itself.

It was better to be like Ming Zhan, whose head was originally empty. Simple.

"I feel like you're thinking something quite impolite."

Ming Zhan suddenly looked at Luo Long with suspicion.

"Impossible, you're overthinking it."

Luo Long said without changing his expression.

Beside them, Mo Bai cheerfully continued discussing some details, casually and seemingly inadvertently revealing the materials needed to create class change potions during the conversation, and mentioning things like lacking supplies and iron ore.

After finishing, Mo Bai said his goodbyes and prepared to go back to his research.

He hadn't been making empty promises earlier. Regarding Ye Qing's type of warrior supernatural path, he indeed had further ideas and had achieved preliminary results.

Following the steps, it wasn't impossible for apprentice warriors like them, who had touched upon supernatural power, to class change into true supernatural warriors.

Hmm, apprentice-level. This was the name Mo Bai had come up with, referencing the Professional Rank after breaking through to the supernatural.

Specifically referring to those who had mastered supernatural power but were not truly supernatural.

Maybe in the future, when there was time, it could be further subdivided into apprentice-level 1 to 9.

But Mo Bai didn't think it was very necessary. Wasn't the apprentice-level just a transitional phase?

They'd reach the supernatural in a few days. For such a stage, why differentiate so clearly?

Could it be that someone wouldn't even be able to complete a class change? Impossible, right?