And from the previous time, with the haul from the plunder, the laboratory was built from scratch.
“A.I. Chip!” Leylin made a command in his heart.
[Beginning brewing of the Tears of Mary! Obtaining administrative rights from the Host to monitor the whole process and make informed reminders. Beginning to coordinate with Host’s spiritual force energy waves…]
The A.I. Chip’s voice intoned.
……
“Let’s begin!” Leylin took a deep breath and picked up a confining spirit sphere which had a spirit sealed within in.
In the blink of an eye, it was the dawn of the second day.
Leylin gasped for air and sweat dripped down his face continuously. However, his vigour was brimming with energy as he smiled and fixed his eyes on the transparent liquid he held in his hand.
The test-tube was made from nitrogen crystal glass and was extremely strong. It even had the effect of extending the expiry of the medicinal properties. Hence they were always stored by Magi and only used for important potions.
Looking at the crystal clear and transparent potion, a look of dejection appeared on Leylin’s face.
Thinking back, it had been 3 to 4 years since he took the potion formula from his mentor, Kroft.
He managed to brew a dose for the Azure Potion soon after it was given to him, yet there was no progress in brewing the Tears of Mary. He only managed to simplify some of the processes and brew the Blood Vengeance Potion. However, it was only useful for acolytes.
Right now, he held this potion which was a final product completely based on the ancient formula! It had a tremendous effect even in breaking through the spiritual force bottlenecks of ancient Magi.
“Besides, the success rate is not too bad!”
Leylin looked at the 3 broken confining spirit sphere on the floor, and his face revealed a pleased look.
In the final stage of the brewing process, he specially added a few steps which required the use of the A.I. Chip. It was not only successful in the restoration of the formula, but also increased the rate of success in brewing. Surprisingly, the success rate hit an astonishing 30 to 40%!
In other words, the 16 confining spirit spheres he received from the old witch could be used to configure 5-6 portions of this finished product.
This discovery made Leylin feel extremely happy.
After all, the origin of the ingredients of these potion were extremely savage, and it was not easy to obtain. Hence, he wanted to increase the success rate.
Due to the restraints from the Trial’s Eye, he had to abide by the agreement and give forty percent of it to the old witch.
Although this percentage was rather high, Leylin considered them to be worth it.
The old witch was also under the restraints of the Trial’s Eye. Once she was caught, she could not reveal any news of Leylin at all, hence he would be absolved from all risks.
“A.I. Chip, what is the result of the analysis of the medicinal properties of this potion?”
Leylin looked at the test-tube in his hands and suddenly asked.
[Beep! It has been completed, the medicinal properties has been recorded and stored in the data bank.] [Ancient potion — Tears of Mary. Original ingredients: Powerful spirits filled with grievances and despair. Effect: Great increase for an official Magus’s spiritual force, and a chance to helping a Magus breaking through a bottleneck.]
The A.I. Chip’s analysis was extremely concrete. And the last few words it uttered, led Leylin into deep thoughts.
In the Magus World, potions which could directly increase the spiritual force was extremely exorbitant.
Just like the exchange point in the Four Seasons Garden, the prices of several potions which could increase the spiritual force was even above that for the crystallised elemental energy particles.
Compared the spiritual force potions, potions which could aid a Magus in breaking through the bottleneck was even a tier higher.
Even though the chance of Tears of Mary which could aid the breakthrough was extremely little, it would cause Magi to go crazy after it.
“It seems like this effect has to be concealed. Since I already have a contract with Old Devil, she would not be able to reveal any news of the potions to outsiders, so I can rest my worry for the time being…”
Leylin withdrew a golden watch that was decorated with diamonds.
“It’s still early now, and I have an appointment for lunch with Crew only in the afternoon. I can even try the effect of the potion now!”
Leylin took the transparent dose of potion and went into the spell testing area below the experiment lab and sat in a cross-legged position.
“Activate!”
Leylin chanted an incantation. Soon after, the nitrogen glass test-tube seem to open like a flower engraving, revealing the potion liquid within.
A rather bland and sweet smell which seemed to be able to induce sleep and hypnosis began to envelop the room.
……
Under the effect of this fragrance, Leylin entered the meditative state in an instant…
While doing his meditation, Leylin felt as if his spirit had calmed down and floated on the clouds, enveloping the sun. This extremely harmonious and serene feeling flowed through his thoughts.
“What a pleasant experience!” Leylin opened his eyes after an unknown period of time.
Meditation was a physically taxing activity for Magi, and many would often choose to enter a deep sleep right after. This was to make up for the consumption of vitality during the process.
This effect would be even more apparent when a meditation technique was of a higher grade.
Compared to before, even if Leylin’s vitality was 8.5, after the meditation of the Kemoyin’s Pupil every day, he would feel extremely exhausted and could not wait to fall asleep immediately.
As for today, after a round of meditation technique, he felt extremely comfortable in every part of his body. His spiritual force was extremely robust, and his condition in a state that was difficult to enter again.
This was an indescribable feeling, as if ripping off a layer of the nature, everything to his senses was extremely distinct. It also felt like someone who always had been in darkness suddenly seeing the light.
“This feeling is just awesome!”
Leylin grinned.
At this moment, he realised two warm streaks of moisture flowed down his face.
“These are… tears!”
“With the current control of my physical body and the help of the A.I. Chip, I actually teared unknowingly…” A look of admiration appeared on Leylin’s face, “The effects of these ancient potions has far surpassed my expectations!”
Only at this moment did he consider to check his stats.
During the meditation, the A.I. Chip showed a stream of data, but Leylin was able to look at this data only now.
[Ancient potion — Tears of Mary assimilation in progress!] [Due to the effects of the potion, quality of meditation increases, spiritual force increased by 0.5] [Due to the effects of the potion, quality of meditation increases, spiritual force increased by 1.0] [Ancient potion — Tears of Mary reaching threshold, Host’s spiritual force greatly increasing…] [Kemoyin’s Pupil’s meditation technique completed, huge boost in Host’s spiritual force, recalculating data…]
After which, the A.I. Chip reloaded Leylin’s statistics.
[Leylin Farlier. Rank 1 Warlock. Bloodline: Giant Kemoyin Serpent. Strength: 7.1, Agility: 6.7, Vitality: 8.5, Spiritual Force: 36.8, Magic Power: 36 (Magic Power is in synchronisation with Spiritual Force). Elemental essence conversion: 35%. Status: Healthy]
“7 points! One portion of Tears of Mary actually directly increased my spiritual force by 7 points!”
Leylin could not conceal the excitement on his face.
“That means that even if my body develops a resistance to the potion in the future, I can still quickly increase my spiritual force so that it meets the requirements to break through to
a rank 2 Magus?”
“Also, I can use the crystallised Darkness energy particles that I’ve been collecting again!”
The stats of a Magus were all intercorrelated.
Previously, Leylin’s spiritual force and concentration of bloodline was enough, yet the elemental essence conversion was lacking. Hence he could use the Darkness crystals to fill in the gap and achieve a 35% elemental essence conversion. However, after that time, Leylin’s elemental essence conversion was enough, but his spiritual force was lacking instead. Hence, according to the A.I. Chip’s estimations, before his spiritual force reaches certain value, using the crystallised Darkness energy particles would render no effect.
Hence, the 500g of crystallised Darkness energy particles he took from the old witch previously, with the amount he exchanged at the Four Seasons Garden had been kept aside by him.
Chapter 170 – Princess of a Vanquished Nation
Noon came shortly after, and Leylin took a shower with a happy mood. He donned a set of comfortable white robes and went to Crew’s villa.
“Welcome, Leylin! My dearest friend!”
Crew gave Leylin a hug, looking somewhat bewildered.
“Your aura seemed to have increased again, it really makes people envious!”
Previously, he had already been astonished by Leylin’s age and potential. Towards a Magus who had such unlimited potential, establishing connections beforehand would often reap unexpected benefits.
However, Leylin’s rate of improvement far exceeded his expectations.
“This is just the result of a successful experiment!” Leylin gave a modest laugh.
In truth, this was the result after Leylin had used concealment spell to hide most of his spiritual force. If not, with Crew’s intelligence, he would definitely be able to guess at something.
Crew did not buy Leylin’s humble words, but the aspect of spiritual force was always among the most guarded secrets of Magi, so any prying would result in hostility.
Hence, Crew could only amicably smile and hold Leylin’s hand.
“Let’s not talk about this anymore. Come, let us go to the slave market!”
……
The slave market was in Zone 4 of the Nightless City and took up a very large area. Moreover, it was overt, even having a signboard.
“Lord! Come to us, we have various types of slaves. There are even two snake girls from eastern mountain deserts, and their skills are top notch, you know!”
“Lord! Look over here, beautiful rabbit girls, fiery fox tribes. There are also beauties from the cannes tribe, with incredible strength comparable to Grand Knights. They are extremely good looking and long lasting. Moreover, they only cost 800 magic crystals each…”
“Look here quickly, this is the princess of the Dirk Dukedom! Her bloodline is extremely royal. The Dirk Dukedom is a dukedom comparable to kingdoms
There were many shops in this slave market, hence, to attract people over to their stores, these shops had all kinds of gimmicks.
Leylin walked alongside Crew as he listened to the various calls of the shop owners.
The provocative rabbit girls and fox girls revealed a large amount of skin, only having on a few pieces of clothing the size of a palm to cover their private parts. Their fluffy white rabbit tails and fiery red fox tails were bunched together. It was an extremely sharp contrast to the shy expressions of those rabbit and fox girls.
“How is it, sir? Do you want to take a look at this princess’ figure?”
Crew was obviously interested in the slave that was referred to as a princess. He made a stop in front of that shop.
Leylin was judging the girl behind the shop owner. She was tall, her pupils were golden, and she emanated an extremely noble aura. This was something that definitely could not be imitated, and had to have been developed from a young age.
This beautiful young lady was wearing a gown that one would usually see at a palace banquet, and she was even wearing a diamond-encrusted tiara, as if she was a princess who had ran out to play—that is, if you didn’t consider the blank and resigned expression on her face.
“She’s quite a beauty!” A look of desire appeared on Crew’s face. “Now that I think about it, even though I’ve played with tons of women, I don’t think I’ve ever trained a princess before!”
“This is definitely a genuine princess. Her father was the former Duke!”
The shop owner was extremely eager to market his goods. “Moreover, this woman has not suffered any violations of the body, and is a complete virgin…”
“Dirk Dukedom, I seem to have heard of its past. A coup d’etat occurred, right?” Crew stroked his chin and pondered. “It better not have any leftover troubles!”
“No way, no way! The previous duke wanted to control his own forces, and broke all ties with magicians. He had already been forsaken by the Magus family backing him, and in reality, this coup d’etat was orchestrated by that Magus family…”
The shop owner explained to Crew in detail.
Leylin noticed that after that princess heard of the events, her head was bowed. Fear and hatred began to show on her face.
Although this expression lasted for but a moment and was concealed well by her, how could it have been missed by the magicians present?
“Not bad! Does she have a fierce personality? Challenging… I like her.” Crew was immediately aroused by her, and asked, “Tell me directly! How much?”
“Two thousand magic crystals! That’s the lowest price I can give you!” The shop owner answered confidently.
“Two thousand magic crystals!!!” Crew’s eyes bulged. “Just for a regular human who isn’t even a knight? Do you think I was kicked in the head by a donkey as a child?”
“This is a unique situation! I only managed to get this princess at a great cost, and you can only find her in this shop in the Nightless City! Other princesses all have Magus families backing them, and goods like this are only available now. Whether you’ll be able to get your hands on someone like her in the future will depend on your luck…”
The shop owner expended a huge effort on convincing him.
“Two thousand magic crystals is much too expensive! It’s enough to fund a few of my large-scale experiments!” Crew helplessly shook his head.
He turned to Leylin. “Sorry for the wait. Let’s go!”
Leylin shrugged and ignored that princess of a ruined dukedom, walking out of the shop alongside Crew.
“I was sure that you would insist on buying her, but now…” Leylin was somewhat shocked. He had seen firsthand Crew’s pervertedness and fetishes, so he could not believe that Crew would give up this easily.
“You don’t know…” Crew blinked, his face revealing a smirk and a clever look.
“This slave’s price tag is too expensive. As long as they’re not magicians who are desperately in need, she will never be considered by anyone.” The old geezer explained to Leylin.
Official Magi always required resources. Unlike Crew, who had no more hope of advancing anymore, was extremely lecherous, and only wanted to live in retirement, they would never have any interest in such kinds of slaves.
“I have several ties with the magicians in this kind of circle. As long as I notify them, nobody would snatch her from me!”
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