Sixth Ring Wizard

The airship was docked beside the plaza, and figures could faintly be seen moving about on it, most likely patrol guards on duty.

Herag followed Sam to a warehouse district, where a whole area was constructed with large warehouses, each filled with various kinds of goods.

Sam was the manager of this warehouse district, wielding considerable authority, prompting many to curry favor with him.

Because Sam was leading Herag, no one came to question him at all.

The guards responsible for the warehouse only glanced at them. Upon noticing it was Sam's guest, they turned away, pretending not to see.

Sam led Herag into a large warehouse filled with numerous giant boxes.

Herag glanced around, discovering that the boxes contained large animal bones of varying sizes and types.

He recognized after a brief observation what kind of creature these bones belonged to.

"Dragon bones?" Herag asked.

Sam chuckled, "You figured it out, sir. Indeed, these are dragon bones, a true treasure trove. These goods are all meant to serve as cover for you, sir. You will be escorted with them. We'll first reach Beilu City, and from there, proceed to Silver Beach City."

"Once you arrive in Silver Beach City, there will be people to help conceal you. I've already arranged everything."

Dragon bones are rare materials for magic potions and casting, and can even serve as materials for setting up witch arrays and as raw materials for witchcraft artifacts, having many uses.

However, because the Dragon Race itself is scarce, dragon bones are even rarer.

Moreover, most members of the Dragon Race are buried in their own cemeteries after death, leaving few dragon bones to circulate outside.

This time, Sam spent lavishly to grease every transaction; outwardly, it was to smuggle these dragon bones, as others believed.

But his real intention was to cover Herag's undercover escape.

Sam disclosed the real purpose to no one, so those privy to the situation thought it was merely for the dragon bones.

After all, having spent so much money for arrangements, if the transported goods weren't of significant value, it would be a financial loss. No one would engage in a loss-making venture.

If it was for smuggling dragon bones, Sam's actions appeared justified, and people who took money did not think much further, as they were paid to perform a service.

"Sir, this is the place prepared for you." Sam went inside, opening a large box to reveal its contents.

The exteriors of these large boxes were all crafted from solid wood, extremely sturdy.

The wooden box Sam prepared for Herag looked the same as others on the outside, but inside was entirely different.

Inside this wooden box was a large bed to ensure Herag's comfort during the journey.

Besides the bed, there was a special stove, with a large bag of ore placed next to it.

This ore was called Blueberry Ore and was considered an expensive fuel, usually affordable only to nobles.

When ignited, Blueberry Ore emitted no smoke or pungent odor but instead a faint fragrance similar to blueberries.

The ore was also long-lasting, with a small piece burning for a long time.

"Sir, given the limited conditions, the estimated duration is two months, you might have to endure a bit," Sam whispered.

Herag was indifferent to these external conditions, waving off Sam's concerns and saying, "These don't matter. How are your other arrangements going? How certain are you?"

"Rest assured, sir. Even if there's a surprise inspection, our shipment won't be checked. Everything is taken care of," Sam responded.

Herag nodded, "Alright, when do we depart?"

"In two hours, we'll begin loading. Shortly after daybreak, the airship will take off," Sam said.

Herag stepped inside the wooden box, turned to Sam, and said, "You should leave now. Keep an eye out for any movements outside. Unless necessary, don't come over; it'd be best to avoid any mishaps."

With that, he pulled the door of the wooden box shut, plunging the interior into darkness.

Herag did not use the Light Technique, as the darkness didn't affect him.

The box wasn't completely sealed, with holes left for air circulation; light could potentially leak out otherwise.

Sam exited the warehouse with a heart full of trepidation, feeling very nervous.

He was more anxious than Herag, constantly fearing something might happen to Herag during the journey.

Herag lay on the bed inside the wooden box, gazing calmly at the ceiling.

He was mentally prepared to handle all sorts of emergency situations.

No plan is perfect; adaptability is more important.

Mentally, Herag was ready for the worst-case scenario, thinking to get as far away as possible.

Sam stayed in a room outside the warehouse, typically used for guards on night duty.

Having escorted someone in, Sam should have left, but this time he stayed to ensure the entire airship boarding process went smoothly.

Two hours later, the loaders arrived at the warehouse district, transporting the goods listed onto the airship.

The dragon bones batch Herag was in was placed on the lowest level of the airship.

The airship had five upper decks, with four layers below the deck, usually used for storing goods and also housing staff quarters.

During the loading process, Herag kept his presence hidden, making no sound at all.

After the wooden box was placed on the bottommost level of the airship, the loaders left, and the door to the second layer was closed, bringing calmness back.

Herag scanned the entire level; besides himself, no one else was present.

The floor was vast, neatly storing various goods in categories, with numerous items.

Herag did not move around aimlessly, but quietly stayed inside the wooden box, meditating and resting.

Soon, huge roaring sounds blasted around.

Herag felt vibrations all around, knowing the airship was about to set off.

The next destination for this airship was Beilu City, anticipated to take ten days.

There would be no inspections during this period, so Herag could relax a bit, easing his tension.

According to Sam, any inspections would only occur after docking at Beilu City.

During these ten days, Herag didn't plan to be idle but embark on a critical step: the compression of spiritual power.

His mind was now brimming with liquefied spiritual power, which he needed to gradually compress into a spiritual crystal.

For many Liquidation Wizards, this was the most challenging step.

The process was not only extremely difficult and hazardous but also lengthy.

If a wizard's aptitude wasn't sufficient, this step alone might take hundreds of years, with some failing to compress liquid spiritual power into a crystal until their dying day.