Chapter 1: The Awakened Youth! Sorcerer, Bloodline Power!

A burst of sparks erupted.

Old Jins could no longer contain himself and exclaimed in anger: "Can't you use your brain a little and think? After all this time, you still don't understand. Over these seven years, the hardships and challenges I have brought you, including the stories and experiences I have shared, are all part of your training. Every tiny molecule in your body, having long been deprived of sufficient nutrients and subjected to extreme fatigue daily, is in a state of intense thirst. This is why you are weaker than your peers and appear to be two years younger than them. It is only at this age that you have awakened, but precisely because of this, your body will absorb the power of other bloodlines much more effectively than that of an average person!"

With a face full of gloom and shame, Ailin walked out of the clinic holding a bag of medicine. Amidst the concerned voices along the way, such as "Is the old trickster still the same? Little Ailin, did you accidentally hurt your foot again? Remember to be more careful next time," she returned to her home

The southern region of the Aiqi Kingdom, No. 3 Red Copper Mine in the Kolorin Town mining area

This is a frail youth, with a face that appears somewhat youthful and tender, smeared with dirt. However, beneath the thick, ink-like eyebrows, the eyes shine exceptionally bright. Even as he grits his teeth and stares at the ore before him, they still radiate the brilliance of sunshine and optimism.

Then came his anguished scream, "Ah! My foot! It hurts so much!"

I also wish for his death, yet he is living quite well.

But we can't just watch him die

This elderly man is tall, but he appears frail and is covered in various marks left by the passage of time, giving him a very aged appearance. His clothing, like that of Ailin, is made from a mineral cloth bag whose original color is no longer discernible. The difference is that his attire appears relatively cleaner compared to the illustrations.

Although it is well understood that Ailin is an extraordinary youth who cannot be judged by common sense, the impassioned narration was interrupted by a remark from Ailin, causing Old Jinks to feel an urge to spit blood: "I have told you many times that various bloodline powers are equivalent to various additional talents. Although the pure human bloodline does not possess any unique bloodline power, it integrates best with other bloodlines! After the Dragon War, many powerful pure bloodlines have become increasingly rare, and many bloodlines have fused multiple times, evolving to the present, to the extent that their bloodline powers are no longer apparent. In the case where the vast majority of sorcerers do not possess particularly powerful bloodline powers from the very beginning, a sorcerer supported by a strong bloodline power from the outset will naturally stand out easily in such an era!"

... ...

Old Jins took a breath, thinking that Ailin would finally say the words he wanted to hear next

Bastard... Do you really wish for my death like this

That is not the case; I would be troubled by the inability to afford a burial plot

"Xiao Ailin, the old trickster, is still the same, hasn't died yet?" This is how the townspeople usually begin their greetings to him, and today, Aunt Emma was no exception.

Ailin's expression suddenly brightened: "I understand now"

You, listen carefully. My tests and trials for you have come to an end. Tomorrow, you may prepare to attend the Saint Dawn Academy.

Haha ... ... Upon seeing Ailin's limping figure, the old man was momentarily taken aback, then immediately doubled over with laughter, clutching his belly: "It is indeed unavoidable ... ... "

"It’s still about supporting myself and you, you old fraud..." Ailin scoffed dismissively, adding to the book, "And it’s just something I use occasionally"

I understand! However, the next sentence from Ailin nearly caused him to faint: "Old Jinks, you pervert! Not only have you deceived the feelings of children, but the only thing you have done in the past seven years is to torment the bodies of young ones!"

Cough... cough... that's not it, the old injury has flared up again... the old injury has flared up again

In the depths of the mine, Erin, drenched in sweat, gripped the iron pick tightly, supporting her nearly collapsing body as she gasped for breath

Ailin looked at the old man and said, "What truth? Are you about to die?"

His home is located beneath a dirt slope to the south of the town, surrounded by a small courtyard enclosed by a bamboo fence

Because from the very beginning, there was another fundamental element that determined the power of the sorcerer

But does this really have anything to do with me ... ... " Ailin's weak voice echoed once more

A half piece of bread fell from Ailin's mouth

The ore, precariously hanging on the mine wall, finally fell down

As Ailin pushed open the creaking gate, an elderly man with a head full of white hair was sitting beside a simple stone table in the courtyard

"You idiot, how could you compare me to a stray dog or cat?" The old man shook his head helplessly, "Have you ever considered what title the town of Corolin has in the south? The Forgotten Abandoned Town! Ever since the Corolin iron ore was exhausted, all that remains here are some barren copper mines, lands that even the most incompetent lord would not choose. Only a few old miners and townsfolk who cannot make a living elsewhere would choose to stay here. Even a homeless beggar would not traverse the desolate abandoned mining area to come here, would he? Ever since the Corolin iron ore was exhausted, all that remains here are some barren copper mines, lands that even the most incompetent lord would not choose. Only a few old miners and townsfolk who cannot make a living elsewhere would choose to stay here. Even a homeless beggar would not traverse the desolate abandoned mining area to come here, would he? And especially not on a cold, snowy night with a *book* in hand!"

When ! ''

Bastard, it really can't go on like this, there is no other way!

This most fundamental element is the power of bloodline

So where do you want him to die... Oh, what's wrong with your foot? I thought I remembered you being fine when you came yesterday. Did you hurt your foot again today?

The old man smiled faintly: "But since you say I am a lazy old fraud who enjoys good food, why not just get rid of me?"

In the distance, a faint sound of laughter emerged from the mine: "That little rascal Ailin has accidentally dropped a piece of ore on his foot again."

A proud expression appeared on Old Jins' face, and his tone unconsciously grew more intense and fervent: "Pure giant bloodline, naturally astonishing physical strength, immense power. Pure orc bloodline, inherently possesses the ability to go berserk, with incredible instantaneous explosive power! Pure elf bloodline, extremely agile, moves like the wind, and naturally possesses a high level of concentration, with an ability to wield magical power far beyond that of ordinary people. As for various dragon bloodlines, the physical strength and magical power they can wield are even more formidable!"

"Are you really a sorcerer?" Ailin muttered in disbelief, then shook her head again: "Impossible! There must be a conspiracy, absolutely a conspiracy. If you truly intend to teach me to become a powerful sorcerer on the continent of Dolast, then why haven't you taught me how to train my body and martial skills in these seven years?"

"In that case, you have told me no less than twenty times in the past two months." Ailin's frustrated voice echoed: "And what does it have to do with me? I am merely an ordinary human. It seems you are quite ill and should take your medicine."

Can't you be a little more careful? You've managed to stub your own toe again. And the book...

Look at my awakening power, I have finally mined enough ore, ha...

You idiot

"Trials and tribulations? Ahem..." Ailin was choked by the dry bread, coughing violently. "Old trickster, what nonsense are you trying to say this time?"

Haha, this is the third time this month, and if there are two more times, we will break last month's record

If you are discarded, no one will take care of you. Even if you find a stray cat or dog, you cannot just abandon it; letting it starve to death is not right, is it

If you hadn't bought him medicine and taken care of him, he would have died many years ago

... ...

As dusk fell, a frail figure appeared at the exit of the mine, drenched in sweat and too exhausted to stand upright. With arms that hung limply like soft noodles, Ailin limped out of the mine and returned to the somewhat dilapidated town of Kelorin, entering the only clinic in town, Aunt Emma's clinic

"That makes sense," Ailin said, staring blankly at the old man who appeared somewhat different from usual. "Old Jinks, are you serious?"

Ailin threw the medicine bag into the hands of the gloating old man, then sat down heavily without caring whether her hands were dirty, picked up a hard loaf of bread from the stone table, and began to gnaw on it while muttering in frustration: "The ore in the mining area is becoming increasingly scarce, and it is getting more difficult to mine now"

You can also see that I am serious, otherwise you would not call me Old Jins, but would only call me Old Fraud.

Aunt Emma, I have arrived

The old man squinted and smiled, glancing at Ailin's seemingly limp hands that could barely be lifted. He said, "It seems you couldn't help but use your magical power again today. However, I remember having told you many times that when both your physical strength and mental state have reached their limits, forcibly using magical power will impose a heavy burden on your body. In severe cases, it could even lead to death."

In the dark mine tunnel, a triumphant cheer from Allen erupted first.

Damn... this piece should be enough...

Suddenly, a fleeting look of determination flashed across his eyes

"That is because seven years ago, when I found you, you kept saying that you would teach me and impart to me the ways to become a powerful sorcerer. However, over the past seven years, you have only been lazy and have not taught me any training methods. That is why everyone has gotten used to calling you an old fraud." Ailin also glanced at the old man and said with frustration, "It seems that your mind is really not right today to ask me such a question."

"Well then, you unconventional young man. Since you have already awakened and reached this level, it is time to reveal the truth to you" The old man smiled slightly

With a heavy roar, all his attention was focused on his hands. In that moment, it seemed as if many invisible particles in the air gathered around his hands. Just when he was utterly exhausted, he suddenly raised the iron rod again and struck down fiercely

Night has fallen, and the stars have begun to shine.

Where did you come from? It's time to take your medicine

However, I have already awakened, and from now on, even if mining becomes increasingly difficult, it should not be a problem to support the two of us. After taking a couple of bites of bread, the gloomy expression on Erin's face was swept away, and she began to feel a bit proud.

What a peculiar person; no wonder it took me so many years to find someone like this, who can still be so happy and optimistic in such an environment

The old man glanced at Ailin and said, "Alright, let's start with the title 'old swindler.' Tell me, why do you call me an old swindler?"