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Wizard: Starting With Synthesized Gems

巫师：从合成宝石开始

Native Language Chinese

Released 2025

Author橘猫龙

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 1028

Rank: #545

Last Update: May 1, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

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Wizard: Starting With Synthesized Gems is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Fantasy and more. Written by the author 橘猫龙. The number of translated chapters is being updated. Translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

Exploring the unknown, pursuing truth, transcending life and death, and controlling minds, this is what it means to be a wizard.
In a wizarding world heavily reliant on resources, transmigrator Locke Augustine uses his cheat, the Synthesis Cube, to transform low-grade materials into high-grade ones. He embarks on a path toward truth through breeding, potion-making, alchemy, and more, developing new magical plants, potions, and bloodlines.
“I care not for the fate of this world or the lives of strangers within it. But as wizards, we must pioneer all, conquer all, and forever advance toward the unknown.”

Action Adventure Fantasy Mature Psychological Xuanhuan

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Warlock" Blueprint. If you’ve read Warlock of the Magus World, the vibe here will feel immediately familiar. It’s a cruel, pragmatic world where wizards are effectively a different species from commoners, and morality is secondary to capital and power.

A "Pseudo-Science" Deep Dive. Honestly, I was surprised by how much time the author spends on magical theory. It’s a simplification of scientific research—touching on things like bacterial plasmids and conjugation—reimagined through a wizarding lens. It can feel like reading a magical Wikipedia page at times.

The University Grind. The setting is extremely university-focused, feeling like a campus society taken to a dark extreme. It’s all about certification examinations, regulations, and moving from a promising talent to a researcher.

An Auxiliary Cheat. The "Synthesis Cube" isn't a "win button" that grants instant power. It’s a tool that shortens research time and bridges the gap between Locke and the "real" geniuses of the wizarding world.

1028+ chapters of botany, potion-making, and cold logic. Ongoing—and perfect for those who enjoy the slow, steady accumulation of magical resources.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–100 (The Mortal Island): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Setup. Locke Augustine transmigrates into a body on a small island, which turns out to be just a tiny "mortal realm" corner of the actual wizarding world. The early chapters focus on his first certifications and the introduction of the Synthesis Cube.

Ch. 101–300 (The Academic Grind): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The story shifts heavily into research, botany, and potion-making. It’s a slow-burn phase that focuses on daily life in the wizarding academy and stable, reliable progress.

Ch. 301–650+ (The Researcher's Path): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. Locke moves deeper into high-level alchemy and bloodline development. The scale of his unique assets grows, and he begins to truly compete with the talented elite of the higher wizarding circles.

WebNovelDB Review

7 /10

A solid, highly addictive choice for fans of "rational" protagonists and meticulous world-building, though it occasionally gets bogged down in its own technicalities.

Scientific Magic System: 9/10. The author is great at "throwing words on paper" to create complex magical theories that feel grounded in actual biology and chemistry.

World-Building: 8/10. The society is a fascinating mix of hyper-capitalism and wizarding tradition, complete with s*avery, exams, and professional bureaucracies.

Protagonist: 7/10. Locke is a stable, cautious, and pragmatic lead. He isn't a "psychopath" like some dark-fantasy leads, but he is completely complicit in his cruel society.

Pacing: 5/10. This is a true slow burn. There are very few "ups and downs" or dramatic emotional payoffs; the plot is repetitive and focused on the "rinse and repeat" of research.

The Good: The translation quality is solid with very few errors. It’s incredibly addictive if you enjoy seeing a character steadily grow through resource management rather than just raw "talent."

The Bad: Some plot threads and foreshadowing (like early bloodline tests) occasionally vanish or are resolved off-screen. It can feel like a "nonsense" scientific journal if you aren't in the mood for heavy technical descriptions.

The Archetype: The "Magical Scientist." He doesn't care about the fate of the world; he just wants to transform low-grade materials into the truth.

The Final Verdict: If you love Warlock of the Magus World but want a protagonist who is slightly more stable and less "evil," give this a try. It’s a reliable adventure of discovery that rewards patient readers who enjoy the "university" aspect of wizardry.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Locke Augustine.

Power System: The Synthesis Cube, which transforms low-grade materials into high-grade ones.

Themes: Exploration of the unknown, pragmatic survival, and the pursuit of magical truth through breeding, potions, and alchemy.

Similar To: This Dungeon Grew Mushrooms

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