Chapter 141 - 575: Plane Exploration Industry and Bankruptcy Law

575: Plane Exploration Industry and Bankruptcy LawLocke said to Schneider, "I understand. This isn't your fault. First, take the two rejected manuscripts and submit them to 'Environment and Plants' to see if they can get through.""If they still can't get through, modify them slightly according to the rejection feedback and resubmit. If that still doesn't work, we'll talk then."Publishing an article in a second district journal can earn 800 contribution points at the White Wizard Association in Yunze Wetland and its affiliated libraries.This is 300 points higher than publishing directly in the Association-level library and receiving an Association S-rank rating.Therefore, generally speaking, even if not for honor and seniority, wizards will prioritize publishing articles with journal potential in journals rather than leaving them in the library.However, starting from the third district, the contribution points obtained are the same as publishing directly in the library with an Association S-rank evaluation, both being 500 points.The fourth district only grants contribution points equivalent to an Association A-rank article, which is 200 points.Of course, even a fourth district journal requires at least an S-rank level from an academy library to be accepted.And this is the minimum standard for articles published by Formal Wizards.Thus, fourth district journals are basically ignored, and third district journals are somewhat redundant; for Locke's current situation, only second and first district journals are helpful.second district journals are just for padding one's resume; it's not ideal to be the first author, at most a corresponding author.Schneider bowed to Locke and said, "My Lord, I understand. I will do as you requested."Locke nodded; after all, by helping him publish two second district articles, he had essentially secured 1,600 contribution points.It was said that Yunze Wetland contribution points could be used not only to exchange for entry into a Wizard Secret Realm but even for colonization opportunities in medium-scale Planes.Therefore, it was very necessary for him to accumulate contribution points.Although progress was a bit slow at the moment, it was considered normal.As long as the framework was established, the efficiency of getting articles accepted would increase later on.Locke gave a few instructions and left the dormitory, then headed to the Dragon Blood Market castle. At that time, Locke discovered once again that the witch Reina had not given up and was trying to add his account; he had blacklisted her once before.She had actually created a new account and stated that he had a misunderstanding of her, and that she had already cleared up the misunderstanding with Wizard Daniel.She just wanted to lead him to make money; he only needed to provide three million magic stones, and she was confident she could increase those three million to ten million within half a year.If he didn't believe her, he could first give her five hundred thousand magic stones for her to manage, guaranteeing they would multiply several times within a month!Witch Reina seemed to be using the friend requests as messages to him, sending them one after another.Witch Reina: 'Locke, if you don't trust me, don't you trust Daniel? If you're worried, you can sign a contract with me. I can sign a contract guaranteeing that if we lose money on the venture capital, I will return your principal to you intact.'She sent another message, which was clearly the content she prepared for the contract stating she would return the principal even if there was a loss.Locke decisively blacklisted her new account again.At the same time, he opened the grey mist slate and found Hussein. He showed Hussein the contract terms Reina had sent him; Hussein was currently a Contractor and understood this field.Hussein quickly replied to his message. "Met a scammer?""Made some money recently?""I heard you also came to Yunze Wetland recently. I'm at the Yunze Market over by Quinn Joel University. But my side seems to be quite far from yours."Hussein sent a message saying: 'Don't believe this.''This is a common scam routine. First, regardless of whether this law would be recognized by a Holy Master judge of the White Wizard Association...''Just consider one point: in the Three Ze Lands, bankruptcy law takes precedence over contract law! If the other party applies for personal bankruptcy to the White Wizard Association, all your economic rights specified in any economic contracts signed with her will become invalid!'Locke sent a word of thanks to Hussein and briefly explained his current situation.It had to be said that a professional Contractor could see through the tricks Witch Reina was playing at a glance.He knew she wouldn't be so kind as to sign a contract that completely exempted him from risk in a venture investment.Locke sighed, only hoping Daniel could look out for himself; he had done everything he could.He passed through the Dragon Blood Market castle and walked quickly into the Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion.At that moment, the Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper took the initiative to come out. "Respected guest, welcome back. Do you have any needs? Do you need to exchange for a potion recipe, or have you made breakthrough progress on the fourth round of the Heavenly Ladder Mountain?"Locke shook his head. "I have other needs. Two things. First, I need to borrow the queens chessboard."A rare flash of surprise crossed the Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper's reptilian pupils.His expression became serious.Anything involving the queens chessboard would not be a small matter.Sure enough, Locke spoke his second question: "Second, does the Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion provide services for leasing colonization opportunities in medium-scale Planes?"Although the possibility was slim, he still decided to ask and see.He wanted to see if he could find other opportunities to obtain a medium-scale Plane outside of the faculty system.The Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper of the Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion gave Locke a deep look and bowed. "Respected guest, it seems you are already looking forward to the Second Ring.""The Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion in Yunze Wetland does indeed control some medium-scale Planes, but these Planes are production bases for the Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion. Therefore, we do not provide colonization opportunities or world stone resources to the public.""When creating Great Magic, one needs to use a world stone, which would cause a Plane to become unstable."The Green Dragon half-dragonman said, "Any change always comes with a price. But those Planes are our production bases, so whether it's a good change or a bad change, we hope to minimize their occurrence as much as possible."Locke nodded slightly. There are many ways to construct Great Magic within a world, but regardless of the method, it is actually beneficial for that Plane.The Great Magic of wizards is, in essence, a gift to the Plane, and the Plane, as a trade, will also give gifts to the wizard.It was originally like this.However, it seemed quite different on the Black Wizards' side. Black Wizards wanted to get the most things with the smallest gift, so it turned into terrible plunder and slaughter.More than half of the Nightmare Legion's reputation in the Wizard World was carved out by those Black Wizards in the Endless Void.This caused many civilizations in the living Planes within the Endless Void to have serious misunderstandings about the Wizard Civilization, turning pale at the mention of it and describing the Wizard Civilization as an existence comparable to abyss demons!"Basically, it's very difficult for you to buy an opportunity to enter a medium-scale Plane with money. Because in this world, there are always First Ring Wizards reaching the threshold to become Second Ring Wizards—these people are constant—while conquering a medium-scale Plane takes quite a bit of time. Therefore, this part of resources is very hard to obtain through market transactions."The Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper said, "Even if it could be obtained through market transactions... it might take tens of millions of magic stones to buy the opportunity, and an introducer would also be required."Locke nodded slightly.The problem lay here: the training system of the True Knowledge Institute did not include helping one become a Second Ring Wizard.In other words, he could not obtain the opportunity to enter a medium-scale Plane through the resource channels of the True Knowledge Institute.This was related to the overall positioning of the True Knowledge Institute as a place for First Ring young wizard researchers.But now, the special funding projects were so competitive that the prerequisite for obtaining them happened to be becoming a Second Ring Wizard.This was the reason why even wizards like Griffin could feel despair.The Green Dragon half-dragonman suddenly spoke, "Perhaps you could pay attention to competitions related to Golden Crown Mountain. Your status is a researcher of Golden Crown Mountain; you possess the platform of Golden Crown Mountain, which alone surpasses many wizards, including myself.""Your status is something those ordinary wizards can't even dream of. I've heard that some competitions or sports matches within Golden Crown Mountain have championship rewards that might involve plunder opportunities for medium-scale Planes.""For example, rewarding you with the coordinates of a Plane that has already been preliminarily explored.""You can definitely pay attention to the competitions and top-tier sports leagues of Golden Crown Mountain."Locke was awakened by these words and couldn't help but nod.The Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper said, "In addition to that, you can also participate in Plane exploration.""Even if you can't participate in Plane exploration through a faculty position, you can also obtain Plane exploration qualifications through the Shop Alliance via trade. It's just that our Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion is not involved in this part of the business.""I am truly sorry for not being able to help you."The Green Dragon half-dragonman looked respectfully at the hidden undying dragon scale on Locke's left hand, feeling sincere regret for his inability to help.The Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper said, "It's just that before you conduct Plane exploration, perhaps you can first complete the fourth round of the Heavenly Ladder.""Although the magic box rewards obtained each time from the Heavenly Ladder are full of randomness, our Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion provides some privileges for B-rank members and above.""Namely, specified range rewards.""And as our honored guest, you can also enjoy this privilege in advance. As long as you specify Potionology equipment and resources related to Plane exploration, you can obtain some things that will be very useful for your Plane exploration."Locke nodded slightly; the Obelisk Stone Demon he had drawn last time had already grown from a small stone into a basketball-sized rock under the nourishment of the potion residues he produced daily, and recently it seemed to have more and more of an aura of life.The Obelisk Stone Demon was very useful for Plane exploration.Many potions cannot be brewed in worlds with different principle of the world; one needs to use special magic pets like the Obelisk Stone Demon to help create a stable Wizard World environment.Locke said briefly, "I understand."As for whether he could pass, that didn't depend on him, but on his progress.He could only do his best.The half-dragonman shopkeeper said, "As for the queens chessboard, we do indeed have this equipment in our shop. Moreover, it is right beneath our feet.""It is equipment used by the Potionology masters in our shop."Locke looked at this half-dragonman shopkeeper in surprise; the Second Ring is expert level, and the Third Ring is master level.Since the other party, as a professional Potionology shop, used the term 'Potionology master,' it meant there was at least one Third Ring Potion Master in this Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion.As for why he hadn't encountered one before, that was also simple; wizards of this level were too far from his world.The Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion itself was not a shop that served First Ring Wizards.Clearly, the parts of the Feathered Serpent Ancient Pavilion that served the Second and Third Rings were still hidden from him; what he saw was just the tip of the iceberg.The Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper hesitated, "You are an honored guest of our shop; if you request it, you can indeed use our shop's queens chessboard. Furthermore, you only need to pay one million magic stones.""But... I advise you to consider carefully. The queens chessboard is very dangerous; using it involves the level of primal force, which is a domain beyond First Ring Wizards."Locke nodded. "I have already consulted the materials. I naturally know the dangers involved."But as long as it was operated properly, it wouldn't be a problem.It could even have some benefits for him, broadening his horizons.To perceive in advance the world in the eyes of High-Ring Wizards!The Green Dragon half-dragonman hesitated and spoke again, "Do you really want to pay one million magic stones to use the queens chessboard? You can think about it some more.""One million magic stones is not a small amount, after all."Locke said with absolute certainty, "Yes, I have consulted materials for a long time before coming here. So I am very sure."The Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper made an inviting gesture to Locke. "Then, please follow me. The queens chessboard is underground."Locke followed her deep into the shop to the end of a corridor where a landscape Magic Painting hung; Locke walked directly into this Magic Painting with her.He then realized that it was actually a corridor passage; the so-called Magic Painting was just a clever disguise by a Second Ring Level Quick Painter.In fact, this was a corridor.It was just that First Ring level Potion Masters would think this was the end every time they walked here.Locke followed the Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper into a spiral staircase and continued deep underground.On the walls of this spiral staircase, there were some doors.The Green Dragon half-dragonman shopkeeper said, "Out of respect for you, you can pay the magic stones after using it.""This is the room where the queens chessboard is located.""Please be careful."