Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 158 Three Magical Resources and Black King Truffle

“You’re a potion master, so you should also have the ability to tell whether what I’m saying is true or false,” said the dwarf scholar Or. “You’re right. Some resources that can increase mental strength do have serious side effects. For example, there’s a notorious product called the Black King Truffle sold in the Chimera Market. Taking the Black King Truffle can rapidly increase mental strength in a short period of time, but at the same time it will cause serious and irreversible mutations in the body.”

"Even the small increase in mental strength in a short period of time will eventually drop due to the severe physical changes."

"Moreover, this stuff is expensive. Because it's gray, the cost is actually higher, but the effect is really strong. I heard that even using just a little bit will make your magic power rise rapidly. I heard that 1 gram costs 1000 magic stones now. That's pretty good. It probably won't fool anyone except those rich people."

“How could a first-class wizard apprentice like me, who has to work odd jobs everywhere, possibly afford to spend so much money to buy large quantities of Black King Truffles?”

"Many eager-to-achieve first-class wizarding apprentices may go to extremes and use the Black King Truffle. They believe that using a small amount is not a problem, but if the Black King Truffle is used even once, it will leave irreparable damage to the body."

"And once this thing is done once, it will be done a second time, a third time..."

Orl shook his head slightly and said, "The Chimera Market also has many of those expensive, strangely effective products."

"So, all things considered, I recommend the following three magical resources that are frequently sold at the Chimera Market to accelerate meditation and increase mana. Of course, the prerequisite is that you have the money." Orl glanced at Locke and said, "If you buy these resources through loans, you may get caught in a vicious cycle and end up as a contract worker."

Orl said, "The first one is the spinal fluid of the Tartarus burrow worm. This burrow worm is a special kind of worm that comes from the Tartarus deep pit mine in the southeastern corner of the region."

"They possess powerful, innate mental magic; a single Tartarus burrow worm can form a swarm. They have exceptionally developed brains, and their brain tissue usually ends up in the hands of legitimate wizards."

"But their spinal fluid is still available on the market. Wizards can increase their magical power by taking it, and its effect is second only to the Black King Truffle."

"I remember that 1 gram costs about 1200 magic stones. Apart from being expensive, it has no other drawbacks."

Locke was a little numb; this was way too expensive.

But thinking about it carefully, this kind of thing, which has some value for formal wizards, has great value for all first-class wizard apprentices, and is also rare, is it not priceless?

Most importantly, this stuff has no side effects and can directly enhance a wizard's mental strength, with an effect only slightly less potent than Black King Truffle, which is practically poison.

Then this thing that's in high demand and short supply must be incredibly valuable!

Orl glanced at Locke and continued, "There are also relatively cheaper ones, which have some side effects, but not many."

"These are the two potions I want to recommend to you—the [Fission Potion] and the [Eye Demon Potion]."

"The Eye Magic Potion can increase a wizard's meditation practice speed by two times out of thin air. The principle is that the Eye Magic Potion enhances the wizard's mental perception ability, allowing them to more effectively perceive the dimensional energy transmitted from the void plane."

"The side effects are a bit significant. Long-term use will accumulate a large amount of drug toxicity, causing pupil dilation, hallucinations, and other problems. If taken for a long time, it may even lead to a split consciousness, mental abnormalities, and the accumulation of a large amount of drug toxicity. This stuff is many times more toxic than the Blood-Weeping Dragon Sunflower Potion and the Star Tears Potion."

"Moreover, the Eye Demon is a creature from the Abyss Plane, and it contains some stubborn Abyss consciousness. If it is ingested in small amounts, it will be excreted from the body over time. But if it is used in large quantities, no one can say for sure what will happen."

"Therefore, you can only use one tube at most every three months." "I remember one tube cost about 300 magic stones. It's a bit expensive, and you can't use it often, otherwise it's no different from using Black King Truffles."

"The fission potion is quite toxic and will increase the burden on the wizard's body. The main problem with this potion is that wizards with insufficient physical strength may die directly because the fission potion causes their magic power to enter a fission state. I remember that one tube costs about 200 magic stones."

The dwarf scholar Orl laughed and said, "The biggest problem with this potion is that it requires the wizard to be in good health."

"These are the three I recommend."

Locke nodded slightly and said gratefully, "Thank you, Dr. Orr."

He left the library and went to the alchemy hut in the potion review department of Lilith's Hut, where he submitted the experimental data for the memory ointment.

Three days later, Locke received the production license for the memory ointment, as well as the news that his previous article had been rated 70 points and classified as a B grade.

Locke was undoubtedly quite happy to receive these two pieces of good news in succession at his residence.

Next, all he needs to do is take the production license and experimental data report to the potion shop in the Chimera Market and sell his own potions.

"If you don't do any preparation work when selling memory ointment for the first time, you're bound to encounter some setbacks."

“Let’s take a shortcut. Do I know anyone who works at a potion shop…” Locke thought for a moment. “Oh right, Aisie and Anglu are still working as the manager and assistant manager of a medium-sized potion shop in Chimera Market.”

"I'll just use their connections to get them to buy memory ointments from me in bulk. Once that sales channel is established, I can sell them to other potion shops."

Selling magical plants is completely different from selling potions. Selling magical potions doesn't require long-term cooperation with one or two potion shops. These things are consumables by nature, with a larger market demand. Everyone can use them, so you can talk to more potion shops about cooperation.

There isn't a stable, long-term cooperative relationship like that between a plant breeder and a plant shop, or even a partnership where they bind each other to develop the brand together.

If Locke were to take the Memory Ointment to other potion shops, he would likely face difficulties and suspicion, because potions, compared to magical plants, require even more trust.

But if you're going to a potion shop run by a friend, that's a different story.

Locke prepared himself and said to the two catgirl slaves, "Today I am going to take the breeder exam."

"You two give my house a thorough cleaning."

Two catgirl slaves bowed sweetly to Locke, "Yes, Master."

(End of this chapter)