Chapter 498: Chapter 260: Treated Normally She took out a small crystal card from the spatial bag: "This is the contact card from the reception. You just need to inject magic power into it to directly establish contact with the person in charge. Generally, they will arrange a meeting with you within 48 hours." Ron took the card and gently injected a trace of magic power to test it. The card immediately emitted a warm blue glow, confirming successful activation. He put the card into his own spatial bag, planning the order of his next actions. "Lady Melanie, I have one last question," Ron said calmly: "Where in this city can I obtain the latest and most comprehensive academic materials? I have a particular interest in Abyss research and bloodline studies." "For academic knowledge," Melanie smiled slightly: "The ’Dawn Library’ at Dawn Harbor has one of the most complete public academic databases in the Ring Abyss Continent Group, especially regarding non-restricted Abyss research materials. As for bloodline studies, you may need to head to the ’Life Institute’ located in the eastern part of the city, which specializes in various bloodline theories and applications." She paused briefly and then added: "Of course, if you are willing to wait for the School Alliance’s arrangements, the materials they provide will be more in-depth and comprehensive. The Bloodline Research Institute at the Crystal Tower possibly has the most advanced bloodline research facilities in the entire Ring Abyss Continent Group." Ron committed this information to memory while mapping out an initial exploration route in his mind. First, familiarize himself with the surrounding environment, adapt to the magic atmosphere of the Central Lands, then head to the library to acquire foundational materials to prepare for future in-depth research. "Thank you very much for your help, Lady Melanie," Ron said sincerely: "I hope to have the opportunity to repay your warm hospitality." Melanie bowed slightly: "It is my honor to serve a Primordial Wizard. If you need anything, simply activate the communication crystal in the villa, and I will be at your service at any time." After Melanie left, Ron finally had the chance to closely inspect this temporary residence. The space of the villa was more spacious than it appeared from outside, clearly utilizing some kind of space expansion magic. The first floor housed the reception area and living room, decorated elegantly without being overly luxurious; The second floor had three bedrooms and a small meditation room; The third floor contained a fully equipped alchemy laboratory, although not top-notch, was far more advanced than his workshop at the Black Mist School. "Master, all your luggage has been delivered." Ailan’s voice came from behind, her emerald figure appearing even more vibrant under the sunlight: "Dale has also settled in. She really likes the new crystal vat, saying the water here ’contains some kind of comforting energy.’" Ron nodded slightly: "Good, help me organize the laboratory. I need to establish a suitable working environment as soon as possible." The laboratory at Cuiyu Villa was even more spacious than Ron had imagined, with entire three walls covered by various alchemy tools and potion cabinets. The central area was occupied by a huge experiment table, whose surface was polished from some special black mineral, surrounded by runes that glimmered faintly. "The material of this experiment table... is much more luxurious than the one in my workshop." Ron’s fingers gently caressed those runes, sensing the magic power flowing through them: "It seems to be made of ’Dark Night Stone,’ this material can perfectly isolate all kinds of energy reactions from leaking..." According to what he knew, even the most advanced laboratories in the Black Mist School did not have such material for their experiment tables. The presence of such a configuration in a temporary residence in Dawn Harbor, an "Edge City," further confirmed the Central Lands’ richness in resources. "Master, shall I take out all the equipment from the luggage?" Ailan stood by, her emerald eyes flickering with a light of curiosity. Ron pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "Just take out basic testing tools and commonly used materials, keep the key items in the spatial bag." Despite the apparent safety of this villa, equipped with multiple protective arrays, he maintained his usual caution. On the first day in this unfamiliar environment, he wouldn’t easily expose everything, even in such a seemingly friendly setting. "And put the Abyssal materials we obtained in Town 69 into that isolation cabinet, setting the highest level of seal." He pointed to a specially designed storage cabinet in the corner of the laboratory, with its inner layer covered by multiple rune locks. Ailan nodded, she was already accustomed to her master’s cautious mindset. After organizing the most basic setup of his belongings, Ron walked to the balcony on the third floor. The evening light cast a layer of golden-red sunset over Dawn Harbor, while the distant group of towers shone with a dreamy glow in the sunset, like a forest constructed of light and energy. He took out a small crystal and gently injected magic power. The crystal immediately lit up with a faint glow, and moments later, projected a hexagonal energy display screen, showing an ongoing communication confirmation message. Unlike a regular magic message board, this special tri-element communication crystal allowed for long-distance real-time conversations, making it a very fine alchemy product. The runes on the projection screen flickered a few times before the aged face of Lady Allen appeared. Seeing Ron’s image, a rare smile appeared on her usually stern face. "You finally remembered to contact this old lady, boy." Lady Allen’s voice still carried that familiar acerbity, but the concern hidden in her tone was unmistakable: "It seems the air in the Central Lands suits you quite well."