163: Chapter 162 Unexpectedly, a good reputation is quite useful.

Chapter 163: Who Would Have Thought Reputation Was Quite Useful

Hearing Elena's words, Byron nodded slightly; it was indeed so.

After a moment of thought, Byron stated his requirements.

"If someone can provide a method for rune circulation, then these two quotas can be given to them together, or one quota plus one mental power qualitative change potion."

"If no one can provide a method for rune circulation, then please trouble yourself to exchange these two quotas for wizard artifact and Materials, Senior Sister."

"As for which wizard artifact and Materials to exchange for, I have not decided yet. Once I have decided, I will provide you with a list, Senior Sister. I will have to trouble you then."

Upon hearing this, Elena nodded initially, but finally could not help but speak.

"Byron, using two quotas to exchange for a method of rune circulation is not a loss."

"But using one quota plus one mental power qualitative change potion to exchange for such a method, isn't that a bit of a loss?"

"After all, the rune circulation method and a potion that can cause Mental Energy to undergo a qualitative change are of equal value. You are effectively giving away a quota for free."

Byron smiled slightly upon hearing this, but he did not explain to Elena why he chose to do so, nor did he follow her suggestion to change his plan.

How could he not know that using one quota and one mental power qualitative change potion to exchange for a method of rune circulation was a loss for him?

But that was not how one calculated such things.

He was now only missing the rune circulation method to satisfy the five conditions required for promotion to an Official Wizard.

As long as this final condition was met, he would be able to successfully promote to a Wizard.

As long as he could promote to an Official Wizard as soon as possible, taking a small loss was nothing.

After all, the mental power qualitative change potion he was trading away was an extra one he possessed. Even if he traded it away, it would not delay his promotion to an Official Wizard, nor would it pain him—

Well, it would still pain him a little.

Seeing that Byron was smiling and remaining silent, Elena understood his stance. She did not continue to persuade him, but smiled and nodded, saying,

"Alright, Byron, leave this matter to me. I will do my best to help you obtain a method for rune circulation."

Seeing Elena's expression and hearing her words, Byron understood that she would treat this as her own affair, so he quickly tried to persuade her otherwise.

"Senior Sister, there is no need to be in such a hurry regarding this matter. After all, there is still plenty of time. You should first—"

"Enough, say no more. Since you have entrusted this matter to me, I will certainly handle it perfectly for you. After all, I am your Senior Sister!"

"If you keep nagging, I will not agree to this matter, and you can handle it yourself!"

Hearing Byron's persuasion, Elena rolled her eyes at him and interrupted him without any room for negotiation, acting quite overbearing.

Hearing this, Byron knew that Elena's mind was made up.

If he continued to speak, given Elena's temperament, she might really refuse to help, so he stopped persuading her and silently kept this kindness in his heart.

After settling this final matter, Byron waved goodbye and departed.

The Academy Library.

Byron did not waste time on the first floor and went straight to the second floor.

After all, he had already recorded all the books on the first floor into the Eye of Omniscience; he would certainly know if there were any methods regarding Elf cultivation in there.

Therefore, there was no need to waste time on the first floor; it was better to be direct.

Upon reaching the second floor, Byron went straight to the service counter and asked a clerk directly.

"Hello, are there any records regarding Elves in the academy?"

While speaking, Byron noticed that not only the clerk standing before him, but even the few clerks nearby were looking at him with strange expressions.

These "strange" expressions were not negative ones like disgust or hostility, but rather seemed to carry a sense of awe and admiration.

Byron frowned slightly, wondering why they were looking at him that way.

After all, he did not have much interaction with these clerks; he could even say he didn't know them at all.

Furthermore, he had only been here once, the time he came to purchase wizardry.

But that time, he had simply made a normal purchase and had not shown anything out of the ordinary.

What on earth was going on?

Before Byron could figure out the reason, the clerk opposite him saw Byron frown slightly and felt a jolt of alarm.

Realizing that their gaze was inappropriate, they quickly took the initiative to explain the reason.

After hearing the clerk's explanation, Byron understood and felt a surge of secret satisfaction.

He hadn't expected that he had grown to this point; just handling things normally, without even trying to show off, was enough to shock everyone.

However, Byron did not let this fleeting sense of satisfaction make him forget his purpose for coming today.

Perhaps because of that awe, Byron felt that the clerk was much more diligent and attentive than when he had come to purchase wizardry last time.

Without needing Byron to say anything more, they quickly began searching for the knowledge regarding Elves recorded in the Library for him.

Seeing how diligent the clerk was, Byron thought to himself.

It seems that sometimes reputation is not a burden. While it may add many troubles, it can also transform into an asset, actually reducing many other troubles.

Perhaps he did not need to be overly cautious about this point in the future.

Relaxing appropriately might bring him many unexpected gains.

After spending some time searching, the clerk, covered in sweat, spoke up.

"I apologize for keeping you waiting. There are six types of records regarding Elves in the Library."

"However, there are only two types of knowledge that meet your criteria and can improve an Elf's strength."

"One is to stimulate the Elf Bloodline, which can significantly increase an Elf's strength in a short time. However, this has a drawback: it will cause the Elf's future potential to decrease significantly."

"The other method is to continuously increase the concentration of the Elf Bloodline, allowing it to be released little by little over a long period."

"Although this cannot significantly increase an Elf's strength in the short term, it can make the Elf's potential greater and their upper limit higher."

Upon hearing these two methods, Byron understood.

These two methods: the former exchanged potential for strength, while the latter exchanged time for strength.

Although both methods could improve an Elf's strength, neither was the kind he was looking for.

Byron asked, "Then what do the other types of knowledge regarding Elves record?"

The clerk quickly replied, "The others record the various races of Elves from different worlds, the characteristics of Elf Bloodline, how to transplant Elf Bloodline—"

Byron nodded slightly without saying anything more, then asked, "How many magic stones are required to purchase this knowledge?"

After receiving the reply, Byron thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, bring all this knowledge regarding Elves over; I will purchase it all."

As soon as these words were spoken, the clerk stood there stunned, looking at Byron with a shocked expression.