Translator: AnubisTL
Hearing the voice, Amy and Victor looked up in surprise at Jieming, who had been silent since entering the room.
"Oh?" Viola's surprise was fleeting, replaced by a dismissive amusement, as if humoring a child. "You mean you have something that could intrigue me? That's quite a claim. But... are you sure you know what tier of wizard I am?"
"Regarding that... Senior Viola, forgive my boldness," Jieming began calmly. "The fifth-tier spell artifact you sold to Amy—though a powerful vessel for the Soul-Searching Spell—demands exceptional mental power control from its user."
Most offensive and defensive spell artifacts release spells at a tier roughly equivalent to the artifact's own. Beyond the near-impossibility of manipulating the spell after release, the effects are largely comparable.
However, certain specialized spells defy this simple calculation.
For example, most Logistics-type Witchcraft and soul studies spells require continuous control from the caster to maintain their effects. Therefore, even when cast using a high-tier spell artifact, the spell's effectiveness varies depending on the operator's skill level.
He paused, meeting Viola's silver-gray eyes directly. "Take Amy's fifth-tier spell artifact, which stores the Soul-Searching Spell. Although the spell itself is fifth-tier, an ordinary apprentice or first-tier wizard's control can only make it function equivalent to a third-tier Soul-Searching Spell cast by a third-tier wizard."
"However, spells of this type are generally sufficient once they reach that level. Considering the timing of your sale and the artifact's unique nature... I deduce that Senior Viola sold this artifact to gather the resources needed for advancement to third-tier wizard."
Viola's silver-gray eyes narrowed slightly, and a flicker of surprise crossed her face.
She hadn't expected this young man, who appeared to be a newly promoted formal wizard, to accurately guess her true rank.
She chuckled softly, a hint of nostalgia in her voice. "You're right, little one. I did part with it reluctantly, but only to gather the resources for my third-tier advancement. Becoming a third-tier wizard means mastering far greater power over the laws of reality—a true qualitative leap. Compared to that, even a precious fifth-tier spell artifact, though valuable, is ultimately just an external possession."
Her words confirmed Jieming's deduction.
"Now then, little one," Viola's tone shifted, a glint of amusement in her eyes. "Since you've figured out this much, you must also understand that ordinary materials and merit points no longer hold much appeal for a third-tier wizard like myself."
"And as luck would have it, I've already amassed a fortune in merit points here on the Elosia Plane. I won't be needing any more for quite some time."
Her gaze returned to Jieming, clearly fascinated by this apprentice.
Jieming nodded, unfazed by Viola's words. He wouldn't have spoken up without a plan.
Under the tense gazes of Amy and Victor, Jieming withdrew a crystal-clear test tube from his robe.
The liquid inside shimmered with an extraordinary hue—a faint violet tinged with an indescribable iridescence, as if containing some mysterious life force.
"Senior Viola," Jieming said, his voice steady with a hint of barely perceptible confidence, "this is a unique magic potion I developed myself. It doesn't belong to any known formula published by the academy."
"Oh? Interesting..."
Viola's eyes flickered with curiosity as she accepted the test tube, uncapped it, and cautiously sniffed the contents from a distance.
Having lived for centuries, she had encountered countless magic potions. She initially assumed that a potion created by an apprentice who had just advanced to formal wizard status would be unremarkable. To her surprise, however, she detected no discernible scent from the test tube.
A spark of curiosity flashed in her eyes as she leaned closer to sniff again. Yet still, she found nothing—it was as if she were holding a tube of plain water.
No!
With a wizard of her caliber's sensory abilities, even water would possess distinct characteristics. The absence of any external scent or energy meant this was a rare "unitary" magic potion.
Unitary magic potions, once refined, automatically divide into distinct "individual" units. To achieve the desired effect, one must consume an entire "individual" unit of the potion.
This magic potion, unlike those that could be freely divided into smaller portions, required a more meticulous approach to use. However, for a Potion Master, this characteristic was both rare and highly sought after.
It signified that the potion had achieved a state of perfect harmony, a quality typically found only in advanced magic potions.
Viola gazed at the unfamiliar potion without hesitation and drank it down in one gulp.
As the potion slid down her throat, her body remained unchanged, but her silver-gray eyes suddenly blazed with light.
She felt an indescribable coolness instantly flood her mental sea.
This coolness then transformed into an invisible force, like a spring breeze sweeping across the land. She sensed her mental sea expanding, as if it had grown wider in that very moment!
While such a minor improvement would be almost negligible for a third-tier wizard,
what truly astonished her was the sensation that her soul purity was also increasing!
Though these enhancements were subtle, they sharpened her perception of the world's laws and seemed to slightly enhance her affinity for the elements.
For the first time, genuine shock registered on Viola's face.
She abruptly stood up, a hint of disbelief in her silver-gray eyes. "This... what kind of magic potion is this? Are you certain you developed it yourself?"
"Yes, Senior," Jieming replied calmly. "I formulated the recipe entirely on my own, step by step."
Viola took a deep breath, calming her inner turmoil. She scrutinized Jieming, her gaze filled with probing curiosity.
She knew all too well that any magic potion capable of enhancing one's mental sea and aptitude—even by the slightest margin—would cause a sensation! For wizards striving for higher realms, even the faintest glimmer of hope was an irresistible temptation.
After all, while formal wizards were no longer strictly "limited" by their aptitude, that didn't mean superior aptitude ceased to be advantageous. Higher aptitude meant easier comprehension of laws, smoother mana manipulation, and a greater likelihood of breaking through to higher tiers in the future!
However, the aptitude requirements for such potions were exceedingly high. Even the most exceptional tenth-tier innate talent could only assist a wizard in advancing to the fifth-tier before losing its effectiveness.
Viola sat down again, her gaze burning into Jieming. "Alright, I accept this deal. What do you want?"
Seeing her reaction, Jieming couldn't help but smile slightly.
He knew the stakes he had offered were enough to sway any wizard.
He wasn't lying; this magic potion was indeed his own creation. He had developed this unique potion by combining insights from pill refinement with the potionology theories of the wizard world.
The potion's core ingredient was none other than the "Eastern Purple Qi," which only a cultivator like him could "absorb" at dawn.
His decision to reveal something of this magnitude was the result of careful deliberation.
After years of observation and familiarity, Jieming had gained a deeper understanding of the wizard civilization's ways.
Driven by an extreme pursuit of knowledge and the arrogance born of their powerful civilization, wizards had developed another defining trait: an extreme reverence for genius.
In simple terms, once someone was recognized as a genius, any achievement they produced could be attributed to the explanation: "He's just that talented!"
"Though those geniuses native to the wizard civilization are truly ridiculously extraordinary..." Jieming couldn't help but mutter inwardly.
The skills he was currently displaying were considered quite impressive within the Noren Workshop. But compared to the entire wizard civilization, or even just the Star Ring Federation, they were merely "average."
"I need the latest intelligence on the detailed distribution of native forces within the Elosia Plane, as well as detailed information on the bounties," Jieming said. "Additionally, I hope you can assist us three in establishing an 'intelligence network' with other wizard squads in the camp. We can provide assistance within our capabilities in exchange for the resources or intelligence we need."
Viola's lips curved into a slight smile, her silver-gray eyes gleaming with cunning. "No problem. I can share everything I know and what I can obtain through other channels. As for the 'intelligence network,' that's not difficult at all. As for the price..."
Viola shook the test tube that had contained the magic potion. "Let's exchange everything for this potion!"
"This stuff is incredibly difficult to refine," Jieming said without a hint of embarrassment.
"Of course, of course, I understand," Viola licked her lips, leaning forward slightly.
"We can discuss the specific value of various information and intelligence later. Let's talk about the referral fees for other wizards first. After all, not everyone is as easy to deal with as I am..."
"How much do you want?"
"For acting as your intermediary and introducing other wizards, I'll charge 100 potions per person."
Faced with Viola's exorbitant demand, Jieming sneered. "Ha! Absolutely not! Five potions per person, and you must guarantee you'll do your utmost to help us close the deal!"
"That won't work! One person..."
After some haggling, they finally agreed that Viola would receive 25 potions for each person she introduced, provided she ensured they would assist Jieming and his team in achieving their goal.
Watching Jieming and his companions leave satisfied, Viola smiled faintly. She immediately turned to her communicator and contacted several wizards she knew well.
"Mork... Yes, I'll act as the intermediary... Compensation? Hmm... How about two potions for you?"
(End of the Chapter)
---
📖Read (𝗪𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗗) on the Site till Ch200. (90 Chapters Ahead)
💲Read upto Ch140 for ABSOLUTELY 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀! ℕ𝕠 𝕃𝕠𝕘𝕚𝕟
⚡14 Novels | 8.8k+ Chapters | 14.7M+ Words [𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦]