The group was close in age, all young people. Once their initial reserve dissipated, the atmosphere gradually livened up.
"I plan to accumulate knowledge in these six years, increase my Cultivation, and then break through to become an Advanced Wizard Apprentice," Hibell said, full of fighting spirit.
"This is a rare opportunity!"
"With the Black Swamp providing resources, who knows, I might even have a shot at becoming an Official Wizard," Lawson nodded in agreement.
"Cultivating in the Black Swamp allows for faster progress, and you can even exchange points for the experience of the elders."
"Hibell, you've also received the tutor's legacy; you have enough Magic Stones, so surely your Cultivation will grow rapidly."
"How enviable!"
He silently calculated, then said, "It would take me at least ten years to become an Advanced Wizard Apprentice!"
"Advanced Wizard Apprentice..." Heidi shrugged, "I've given up on that."
