To some Magi, as long as they reached 80% elemental essence conversion, they could attempt to advance to a rank 2 Magus.
As for those with 90% elemental essence conversion and above, they were the geniuses that were groomed by powerful guilds.
“100% is an unreasonable goal. However, with so many good conditions that I possess, I must have at least a 90% elemental essence conversion before I advance to rank 2!”
The studier the foundations were built, the more benefits one could reap after advancement in the future. This logic had been long since comprehended by Leylin back when he was an acolyte.
“Crystallised energy particles! I need large amounts of crystallised Darkness energy particles!”
His eyes were blazing with a fiery passion.
After waiting for a few minutes, Leylin went to the spiral staircase in the basement.
“A.I. Chip! Check my current stats, and see if there are any residual effects or injuries on my body. Calculate the amount of time needed before I can use the energy particles again!”
A flash of blue light appeared in front of Leylin.
[Leylin Farlier, Rank 1 Warlock. Bloodline: Giant Kemoyin Serpent. Strength: 7.1, Agility: 6.7, Vitality: 8.5, Spiritual force: 29.8, Magic power: 29 (magic power is in synchronisation with spiritual force). Status: Healthy]
Based on the stats that A.I. Chip had calculated, after using the crystals, not only had Leylin’s elemental essence conversion rapidly increased to 35%, his spiritual force had also risen.
[Residual substances have appeared in Host’s body, determined to be elemental impurities! Currently in the process of expelling impurities from the body. Estimated time needed: 4 Months, 21 Days!”
The results that the A.I. Chip gave left Leylin somewhat shocked.
Magi who used external resources to advance would often cause themselves some problems. He had known this since long ago. However, he didn’t think that the damages would have been this much lesser than expected.
“This can’t be correct! According to the meditation technique and the Book of Giant Serpent, after using the crystals, the backlash will only be the invasion of negative energy and a temporary loss in ability to sense the energy particles in the surroundings?”
Leylin was somewhat puzzled. If using such crystals had such a good outcome, then the price should have been several times higher.
The reason for the circumstances that happened to him most likely stemmed from his own body.
“A.I. Chip, find out the reason why!”
Leylin could tell that this probably had to do with his Warlock bloodline. Ever since his body had taken in the ancient blood of the Giant Kemoyin Serpent, his body had been continuously merging with the blood, also transforming his physique.
The change in his body when he advanced into a Rank 1 Warlock had been minimal. There was also still a large amount of blood that was constantly merging with his body, which unknowingly gave him many benefits.
[Mission establishing, obtaining authorisation! Beginning microscopic analysis. Scanning in progress!]
The A.I. Chip quickly cast a light blue diagram in front of Leylin.
It was a diagram of a human’s DNA helix structure.
The difference between him and regular humans was that on Leylin’s diagram, there were many barbs on his helixes. These barbs vaguely formed the shape of a mysterious rune.
This rune was somewhat similar to the rune that Leylin saw while transplanting the bloodline. Furthermore, it seemed to expand continuously, as if wanted to cover the entire model of Leylin’s DNA.
[Abnormality in genetic information found in Host’s body. Endocrine secretion is different from normal humans. Cell activity increased, increasing effect of expelling poison!]
At the bottom of the diagram, the A.I. Chip came up with a conclusion.
From the A.I. Chip’s conclusion, it could be seen that upon receiving the bloodline, Leylin’s body was constantly getting stronger. His body’s ability to expel poison had also exceeded most rank 1 Magi, to the point that it was able to dispel the residual impurities caused by the usage of the crystals.
[Beep! Based on analysis of the Host’s DNA, the Giant Kemoyin Serpent’s bloodline is getting stronger, and will soon undergo a transition. Estimated time: 1 Year, 09 Months.]
The A.I. Chip prompted Leylin with another frame.
“Bloodline transition?”
Leylin suddenly thought back to the records in the Book of Giant Serpent.
If a Warlock’s bloodline was extremely concentrated, and if the level of the bloodline exceeded that of the Warlock by a large margin, the power of the bloodline would remain stagnant within the Warlock’s body, and accumulate until it underwent a transition!
For every transition in the bloodline, the Warlock’s body would undergo a drastic change!
What Leylin had transplanted was the purified bloodline of the ancient creature, the Giant Kemoyin Serpent. If one were to quantify its level, it would be at least a rank 4 Morning Star Magus.
As for Leylin, he was only a rank 1 Magus as of now! The concentration of the bloodline was too high, so it could only be dormant within his body. After Leylin’s elemental essence conversion and spiritual force had reached a certain threshold, it would then enhance him with a deeper harmonization.
“It seems that the ancient creatures’ bloodlines are mysterious yet powerful, which far exceeds my expectations!”
Leylin who was walking up suddenly halted.
“There’s still 1 year and 9 months huh?”
The second transition would bring immense benefits to Leylin. The most obvious change would be the leap in power!
“If that is the case, a lot of my plans from before should now be modified!”
Leylin’s eyes flashed, “A.I. Chip, are there any methods to hasten the arrival of the second transition?”
[Mission established! Searching within the database!]
The A.I. Chip quickly began to compute. [Lacking in data, unable to proceed! Beginning simulation!] [Possible methods — 1: Using Bloodline Crystals. 2: Obtaining a spell formation that can strengthen the bloodline…]
That was also one of the benefits of the A.I. Chip being upgraded. When important data was missing, it could establish conjectures, and provide a case scenario with the highest rate of success to the Host.
“Weren’t these two items already extinct within the south coast years ago?”
Leylin was somewhat speechless, “Is my only option to wait this out?”
After walking to the top of the spiral staircase, Leylin opened a wooden door that had a metal hoop and came to the study room of the villa.
“It seems that I have to look for some servants and the like!”
Leylin sized up the empty villa.
There were multiple rooms here, as well as a professional kitchen and stable. By the looks of it, these had been prepared for a Magus’ servants.
After most Magi advanced, they would usually find themselves a few servants or followers, and some might even accept apprentices to service them.
It was a very rare situation for Magi who had advanced to still live alone, as Leylin did.
“I guess I should make changes to the original plan!”
Leylin looked around the villa. “It’s a good opportunity to stay here for a while and take care of matters such as getting servants.”
Originally, Leylin had been planning to undergo a series of expeditions to acquire resources for his advancement after settling down in the Nightless City.
However, from the looks of it, since he already knew that his strength would be greatly boosted in 2 years’ time, he could afford to give it some time and wait it out.
For Magi, two years were not a very long period of time. As for Leylin, who had the bloodline of an ancient creature, his lifespan was higher than most Magi.
“Since I have decided to stay in Nightless City for a while, I should not be idling around. I have to create potions fo
r sale and join other guilds to obtain protection and high-grade information. These can all be carried out at the same time!”
Thoughts ran through Leylin’s mind as he suddenly remembered his neighbour, the red-haired geezer.
This neighbour of his would definitely be helpful in this area.
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“Come on! I specially got someone to bring this black tea all the way from the eastern islands!”
The simplistically carved wooden teacup was giving off steam, which vaporised into the air, bringing about the fragrance of brewed tea.
With a hospitable smile on his face, the red-haired Crew brought a cup of black tea to Leylin.
Sometime after Leylin finished consuming the crystals and made the decision to be a resident of the Nightless City, he bought a gift and paid the Magus Crew a visit.
“Come, this is a honey cake made from the honey of Pomelo Bees! The taste is delicious!”
After seeing Leylin drink the red tea, old Crew directed one of his maidservants to serve a plate of extremely sweet mini cake.
The maidservants wore extremely exposing uniforms, only covering the few crucial areas. Most of her glossy skin was out in the open, which looked extremely alluring.
“If you like them, I can gift you a few!”
Crew laughed absent-mindedly.
“Please don’t tease me!” Leylin shook his head as he forced a smile. “Haven’t I already told you the purpose of this visit?”
At the mention of getting down to business, Crew’s expression became stern.
He waved his hands, and the maidservants in the surroundings bowed deeply, before quickly taking their leave. They were obviously trained and did not make any sound as they retreated.
“Do you wish to join an organisation in Nightless City?”
Crew’s expression was solemn.
“Yes, for the sake of high-grade information and some precious ingredients needed in experiments…”
What Leylin said was the truth. Obviously, he could brew his own potions and earn magic crystals, leading a very comfortable life in the Nightless City.
However, even if Nightless City was known as a trade centre, some precious items were still under strict regulations.
For example, only a few official Magi were able to access high-grade information, as well as some information that was related to breaking through bottlenecks.
These materials were heavily regulated, whether it was by magisteriums and guilds operating behind the scenes of the Nightless City, or through strict control and distribution on a periodical basis. As for wandering Magi like Leylin, there were no chances of obtaining them on the streets.
Perhaps a couple things could be found in black markets, but the amount would definitely be extremely little, and the prices extremely farfetched.
If that was the case, it was better to join a guild, even obtaining privileges at times.
“Well… the magisteriums in Nightless City are quite regulated, and…”
Crew may have omitted some information, but Leylin was well aware of what he was implying.
While Magi organisations and families may have had the tradition of recruiting wandering Magi or those who were on the run, there was a crucial requirement said Magi must not have created trouble that might bring harm to the organisation backing them.
For a Magus like Leylin, whose history was unknown, Magi organisations would do a complete investigation into his background, and then judge whether or not he was permitted to join their group.
“My full name is Leylin Farlier. I don’t have anything to hide, as you’ll find if you look into my history.”
Leylin didn’t have any plans on hiding anything about his background.
He was from the Chernobyl Islands, and was a noble’s son. All of his experiences from when he was a child up till now had been recorded, and he was definitely not afraid of being investigated.
Furthermore, the only enemy that he had was the powerful Lilytell family. Unfortunately, the Lilytell family was a typical dark Magi family.
They were the arch enemy of the light Magi, who were in control of Nightless City. Countless dark Magi had lost their lives within the light Magi’s domain.
Leylin had always been sticking to his role as an acolyte. There was no evidence that indicated he was insane or sick in the mind, such as having massacred regular humans at will.
As a result, his identity would not affect his entry into an organisation in Nightless City.
“There were some disputes over interests before. Due to some personal conflicts and interests, I killed the heir of a family, and am now on their wanted list…”
Leylin briefly explained his past.
After hearing Leylin’s recount, Crew’s face turned even gentler.
“Be at ease. I personally do not have any animosity towards dark Magi. Moreover, you have already abandoned their camp, have you not?”
As if afraid that Leylin was worried, Crew even explained himself.
“We of Nightless City will still welcome Magi like you, so be at ease!”
Crew sipped the black tea from the appealing wooden cup, before he slowly said, “So then, there are many guilds in the Nightless City; which one are you planning to join?”
“It’s precisely because I don’t know much that I’m here to seek your guidance!”
An embarrassed expression surfaced upon Leylin’s face.
“En! Let me think, where should I begin?”
Crew racked his brains, and after thinking for a while, he said, “There are many guilds in the Nightless City. Ennea Ivory Ring Tower, Mercifura Academy, Four Seasons Garden, Hand of Femke, Human Faced Lion’s Eye…”
“These are all guilds that are more powerful, monopolising the trade behind the Nightless City. On the surface, there are a few other small organisations. Those ones aren’t that strong, some even having only a semi-converted elemental Magus as their backer. If at any time they were to die, the organisation would naturally be dismissed…”
“They are only guilds in name, and their shares of resources are extremely few, to the point of almost being negligible. Some are even just based on friendships and the collaboration of experiments. After some time, groups like that will naturally be formed. These types of groups have no backing at all, so don’t even think of joining them!”
Crew advised Leylin with a good heart.
“As for the application, you only have to go to the communal centre, and request an application. Once you pass the test, you will be granted entry!”
“Of course, the Ennea Ivory Ring Tower might have some special welfare and restrictions…”
Leylin did not pay Crew a visit just to find out superficial information such as this. He also wanted to understand more about the inner workings of the large guilds in Nightless City. This information could only be known by older Magi who had been a resident of Nightless City for a long time.
Of course, Crew knew of this, so he leaked some important information further on in their discussion, allowing Leylin to grasp a better understanding of the various guilds.
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