Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 852 Obtaining the Four-Winged Great Blue Leaf Dragonfly and Learning the Name Potion

Fragments of the Dark Egg's shell are rising and sinking within the bronze cauldron, constantly breaking apart in the process. These spiritual energies, along with the spirituality of Zachary Potter, are gradually transformed into blank spirituality under the influence of the primordial fire within the bronze cauldron.

At the same time, a magical glow appeared on the bronze cauldron depicting the Heliotus royal court from 70,000 years ago. Immediately afterwards, Locke's will seemed to fall into an infinitely forward corridor. In this corridor, his will seemed to leap through the void and see all things within it.

Immediately afterwards, a special spiritual essence from the Dark World was extracted by the bronze cauldron.

Locke was stunned for a moment. The special spiritual energy in the dark world was like a jellyfish. The moment it touched his fingertips, it suddenly shattered and turned into countless points of light that drifted away from his fingertips.

'So this bronze cauldron that King Otto gave me also has the ability to assist in extracting spirit macros?'

Locke pondered for a moment. 'But why didn't it trigger before?'

'Could it be that only specific spiritual macros can be extracted? King Otto's magical heritage is indeed extraordinary.'

I had just extracted the spiritual essence, but because my foundation in spiritual essence was insufficient and my spiritual knowledge was too low, the spiritual essence was completely shattered due to my lack of foundation.

Linghong's extraction, conversion, and identification are all key aspects of the second-level potion-making curriculum.

Among these, extracting the spirit from the essence of the object is the most important and also the most complex.

Just now, through my act of extracting spiritual essence from the bronze cauldron, I felt that my spiritual essence studies were progressing rapidly, and at the same time, my spiritual awareness had also improved significantly.

The magical artifact that King Otto gave him, which could grow, now seems to be an extremely powerful magical inheritance, enabling him to make rapid progress in potion-making.

All I'm currently lacking is a suitable potions teacher.

At this moment, Locke extracted three Zero Potions.

A full moon shone on the blue waves inside the bronze cauldron. Then, the full moon emerged, and all the Zero Magic Potions inside the bronze cauldron turned into specks of light and rose into Locke's Evolution Moon.

Next, Locke used the Peach Arch Thorn Arrow spell model to gather moonlight and used the Moon Cultivation Method to shine the essence of the moon onto the Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow.

In an instant, the Great Azure Leaf Dragon Sparrow frantically absorbed the surrounding magical energy, while simultaneously receiving an amplification from that blank spirituality.

Locke used the Fire Tree Silver Flower Spell to cut off the backflow of dimensional information opened on the Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow, preventing chaotic information from affecting the entire set of plant essences of the Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow, which he had designed entirely, and preventing the magical plant from becoming wild.

When Mason Witch and the others saw Locke suddenly attacked, they were initially anxious, but since Locke was standing right in front of the dark shadow and the two of them did nothing, they didn't know how to intervene.

Seeing Locketon make a move, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, after Locke used the Moon Cultivation Method to shine directly on the Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow, everyone immediately felt that they no longer needed to maintain the Accelerated Growth Spell and the Growth Magic Array.

The Lunar Cultivation Method and the Evolutionary Moon completely replaced their work.

An hour later, Mason Witch and the others looked in amazement at the complete form of the Great Green-leaved Dragonfly.

The large green-leaved dragon sparrow was noticeably larger than a normal adult large green-leaved dragon sparrow.

The banana leaves that form the green dragon wings of the *Gnaphalium affine* have, under the influence of T-type gibberellin, promoted the development of vascular bundles, resulting in a significant thickening of leaf veins and the formation of a special network support structure composed of leaf veins.

These structures have sprouted a new banana leaf due to the extension of the plant's liquid surface cells, forming four banana leaves that resemble the wings of a green dragon. Moreover, the banana leaves also have a network of support structures formed by the thickening of the veins, which mimic the scales of a green dragon on the banana leaves.

Representing the banana leaf, it can now withstand even stronger magical pressure, and even stronger attacks.

At the same time, the four banana leaves are not symmetrical, but rather one on the left and three on the right. The banana leaf on the left is the largest, while the three banana leaves on the right are smaller.

This embodies an asymmetrical beauty.

This is also due to the effect of the super plant factor I added myself—the asymmetric spiral leaf plant factor of large-leaved maple.

This asymmetrical spiral-leaved plant factor is a key plant factor in the winged fruit of the large-leaved maple.

It is also the best super plant factor that can be extracted from the winged fruit of the large-leaved maple.

Locke later decided to preserve this large-leaved maple asymmetric spiral leaf plant factor because it was different from the super plant factor with twice the amount of T-type gibberellin and three times the amount of pelargonidin.

This asymmetrical spiral leaf plant factor of large-leaved maple can be used in the construction of almost any flying magical plant.

I won't need to design super plant factors related to this winged fruit again in the future.

That's how the expertise of the second-level breeders comes about.

Aside from the most significant change in the wings, the other parts of the second-ring version of the Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow don't change much, except that the pseudo-roots mimicking the Green Dragon's Might have become thicker.

Because of the doubling of gibberellin secretion, the stem of the banana-type magic plant grows vertically, so the overall size of this large green-leaved dragon bird looks much taller, at least 1.5 times the original size.

However, due to the doubled secretion of pelargonidin, the aerial structure of the stem of the large-leaved dragon bird becomes even more prominent.

Its weight will become lighter.

Locke summoned the Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow, and instantly the Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow seemed to stand up from the soil by itself. Then it gently pulled its roots out of the soil and walked towards Locke as if it were walking on its roots.

The large blue-leafed dragon sparrow draped itself over Locke's back, transforming into his wings.

"The imaginary root is a bit weaker, which is normal. I just grafted other magical plant imaginary roots onto it, so of course it will be weaker." Locke didn't care about this, because it wasn't the point.

If necessary, he could graft all the imaginary roots of a second-ring magic plant onto this large green-leaved dragon sparrow.

There are some special fast-growing second-ring magic plants that are specifically designed to produce imaginary roots to supply high-value second-ring magic plants.

At this moment, Locke felt the power of the second-level Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow surging up.

He completed the magical grafting relationship with it, and at the same time, he applied his spell model [A Lone Tree Cannot Support It] to it.

Locke simply took a step forward, and instantly, under the influence of the four-leafed dragon finch, he appeared at the other end of the underground laboratory and stood in mid-air.

'The second-ring version of the Great Azure Leaf Dragon Sparrow has significantly improved its control and explosive power over magical winds compared to the original Great Azure Leaf Dragon Sparrow. It's practically a complete upgrade from the original.'

Locke pondered, 'Every aspect is an enhancement of the first-tier version.'

'This is the result of my two enhancements of the first-ring Great Azure Leaf Dragon Sparrow using the finite element cultivation method and the Sword Tomb technique.'

This also indicates that their breeding level is gradually approaching that of a normal second-level breeder.

It wasn't that his breeding skills were improving slowly, but rather that it was difficult to become a second-circle breeder. Apart from Zeno, there wasn't a single second-circle wizard in the entire True Knowledge Academy who possessed a second-circle breeder certification.

Expert-level breeders are completely different from breeders at the first stage of the breeding process.

Expert-level breeders hold a very high status.

Locke moved again, and the magical wind was accelerated, twisted, and then burst forth after entering the four asymmetrical banana leaves of the Great Blue Leaf Dragon Sparrow behind him.

He was able to move forward at a rapid pace.

The asymmetrical spiral leaf plant factor of the large-leaved maple allows the large-leaved maple fruit to increase its movement speed by distorting the path of magical winds, much like turbocharging.

In addition, the doubled secretion of Feather Essence caused him to move as swiftly as a swallow, as if he had no weight at all.

At this moment, Locke returned to his original spot.

Within Douglas's sea of ​​consciousness, the Lagmamon Witch King exclaimed, "Not bad, not bad. Just using the Sword Tomb Method, he can cultivate a second-ring magical plant of this level. In my time, he was already at the level of a second-ring breeder."

"In my time, as long as you could cultivate a second-ring magical plant, you were considered a second-ring breeder. It wasn't as strict as it is in this era."

Douglas stepped forward and congratulated Locke, saying, "Team leader, congratulations on cultivating a second-ring magic plant. Now you can participate in the Golden Cup."

"I believe you can win the Golden Cup."

Mason Witch and Freya Witch gave him a disapproving look.

They were just about to congratulate Locke when Douglas beat them to it.

After all, their relationship with Locke was merely that of friends and colleagues, while Douglas's relationship with Locke was more special. To be precise, he was still a prisoner, only released on bail by the witch Catherine.

Therefore, Douglas was clearly more astute.

Mason Witch said to Locke, "Group leader, congratulations."

Freya the witch stretched. "In that case, our work can be temporarily put on hold."

Wizard Barrett said, "Team leader, I didn't expect us to be so efficient this time. We finished the job in just two months."

Locke glanced at Douglas, then said to Mason Witch and the others, "No. This is just a Four-Winged Great Green Leaf Dragonfly."

"This is indeed a decent magical plant. But it's only close to the level of a second-ring breeder; it's average and nothing special. If such a plant were to participate in the Golden Cup, it definitely wouldn't win the championship. I know that in my heart."

Mason Witch asked doubtfully, "Then, group leader, you..."

Locke looked at them with a puzzled expression.

"Didn't I tell you about my plan before? We've only completed half of it so far."

"This is a four-winged, large-leaved dragon sparrow. We've only done half the work. Anyone can use the finite element cultivation method, but you can't win the championship by using the Sword Tomb method to cultivate a second-ring flying magical plant. So I'm going to use something that only I know to participate in the competition. Next is the ancestral evolution."

Mason Witch, Freya Witch, and Barrett Witch looked at each other in bewilderment.

So you only completed half the work?

Wizard Douglas looked at Locke in astonishment, then at the Great Blue-Leaf Dragon Sparrow behind Locke in disbelief.

Such a powerful magical plant was like a god or a demon in his eyes, as if it were the truth itself.

But in Locke's eyes, he was certain he would never win the championship.

Therefore, the second half of the development is still needed. Douglas felt even more awe for Locke.

'Team leader, you truly are a breeding genius,'

'I'm not as good as him.'

Lagmamon, the Witch-King, said in his mind's eye: 'He is indeed a genius breeder. I hadn't anticipated this either. It turns out he's only halfway through development. I'm too out of touch with the times, which led to my misjudgment of him. Well, by observing his development work, I can also gather information on the level of breeding science in this era.'

'Observing the development work of a breeding genius like Locke Augustine will allow me to keep up with the times in botany and breeding.'

King Lagmamon assured Douglas, "You don't need to feel too inferior. I can assure you that once you obtain the inheritance within my secret treasure and compensate for the deficiency in your permanent defensive field, I have unconventional methods to make you, who originally had no chance of becoming a second-circle wizard, a second-circle wizard."

'While you may not be able to surpass or even keep up with a genius of Locke Augustine's caliber, I can certainly help you closely follow in his footsteps.'

Douglas's spirits lifted. "Teacher, can I really do it?"

In an instant, he was filled with curiosity about the secret treasure he had heard about from King Lagmamon.

At the same time, Locke used the "Blooming and Falling of Flowers" technique to instantly transform this four-winged, large-leaved dragon bird into three seeds.

He glanced at the three seeds.

This is a successful second-ring magical plant that he cultivated without relying on the Synthetic Cube, but only in the stage of cultivating subspecies and grafting spirituality, and searching for super plant factors.

This is also exciting news for me.

Because this means that he has indeed reached this point almost entirely through his own efforts.

Even without synthesizing the Rubik's Cube, his current breeding level is close to that of a second-ring breeder.

Synthesizing the Rubik's Cube only helps me accelerate the nurturing process.

In other words, my current breeding skills may have truly reached the level of an ordinary genius.

This means that, with the help of the Rubik's Cube, he, an ordinary genius, can become an even more powerful super genius.

At the same time, as he continues to improve his skills in synthesizing Rubik's Cubes, his talent and abilities are also constantly being enhanced.

Locke said to Mason and the others, "We need to prepare a device that all bloodline wizards use—the Bloodline Regeneration Pool."

Although the three found it strange, since it was Locke's request, they naturally had no reason to object.

The Mason Witch said, "The problem is that there is no bloodline regeneration pool equipment in Group 2."

That's equipment for bloodline wizards, and it's quite expensive. As a research institute that mainly studies the energy-locking structure of drought-resistant magical plants, Group 2 wouldn't have such equipment.

Mason Witch suddenly realized.

"Wait a minute. The Dragonblood Society must have this kind of equipment. It's commonly used by first-level bloodline wizards. If I go to the Dragonblood Society, I should be able to borrow the equipment from another laboratory."

The clever Mason Witch immediately understood Locke's meaning.

"Does the team leader want me to borrow it?"

Locke thought for a moment and realized that he had indeed been too busy lately, so he said, "That's fine too."

"You help me borrow a Bloodline Growth Pool, and the three of you help me cultivate the seeds of these three second-ring demonic plants. By using the witch array here and the Azure Spirit Breath, you should be able to make these demonic plants grow into adults."

“You are all geniuses of Golden Crown Mountain.”

These people are all young talents from Mount Golden Crown, and Douglas himself tested his foundation and found that, as expected of someone who received instruction from an ancient third-ring wizard, his foundation was exceptionally solid.

You can't tell at all that he's a wild wizard.

Wizard Douglas blushed slightly.

'Teacher, Mr. Augustine said I'm a genius. Thank you, thanks to you, I haven't gotten to where I am today.'

King Lagmamon said, "Oh, this is also thanks to your own efforts. Congratulations, Douglas. You will become even more powerful in the future."

Locke glanced at the four people. As for himself, he needed to look up some information, then cultivate a second Demon Dragon Rose. After that, he would try to graft the Four-Winged Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow onto the Demon Dragon Rose and connect the two spiritually.

He intends to grant the Four-Winged Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow the bloodline of a demonic dragon, and also to use the bloodline growth pool to increase his own blood. He will then mix this blood with special magical potions to irrigate the demonic plant, allowing it to absorb his blood and increase the concentration of the demonic dragon bloodline obtained by the Four-Winged Great Green Leaf Dragon Sparrow.

Locke left the 2nd Research Institute and rode the Rainbow Sparrow to the library on Mount Golden Crown.

Wizard Ackerman helped Locke look up the information.

"Name potion. That's even simpler than the Spirit Stabilizer potion. What do you want to make?"

Locke said, “I want a magical plant to absorb the bloodline of a specific magical creature to enhance the specific plant essence within the magical plant. I once saw someone concoct a name potion in front of me, and I judged that the potion itself had no power attribute and was extremely easy for living beings to absorb.”

"Furthermore, it has a strong affinity with living organisms."

Wizard Ackerman chuckled, "I didn't expect your potions skills to improve so quickly. You've made good observations."

He glanced at Locke in surprise, because in Ackerman's knowledge, only potion masters with potion-making skills close to the second ring could discern so much from someone else's creation of a name potion just once.

The key to the Name Potion lies not in the brewing method or the potion recipe, but in the ability to perceive Ling Hong.

Wizard Ackerman said, "The main ingredient of Name Potions is the spirit essence in a name. There are many kinds of Name Potions, the simplest of which is a Name Potion that uses a common name. Making Name Potions is like demonstrating a second-circle potion master's spirit essence level."

"The higher the skill level, the more potions with 'Ling Hong' in their names can be used in the recipe."

"This is a method that potion masters like to use to demonstrate their spiritual mastery."

"Name potions do indeed have an unusual ability to attach to living beings; in essence, they are a kind of naming of other living beings. It's like a person; as long as he appears in a certain place, other people in that place will always find a name to call him."

"Moreover, a person can have multiple names that are used by others."

"This is the Name Potion."

Although Wizard Ackerman didn't know what Locke was planning, he knew from reading many documents about Name Potions that Locke's judgment on Name Potions was correct.

As for whether it can serve as an important medium for magical potions to be absorbed by magical plants and integrated into the bloodline power, that is irrelevant to him. As a generalist wizard, he cannot make a judgment.

This is something that potion makers and breeders should be thinking about.

In fact, this can be considered a kind of innovation.

Because Ackerman had never heard of any wizard having thought of such a thing before.

Of course, the wizarding world is so vast that there must be a wizard somewhere who has done something similar.

The Ackerman troll wizard said, "Locke, my good friend, the wizard shoes you gave me last time are indeed very comfortable to wear. Your craftsmanship is truly excellent."

"By the way, there are many spellbooks and articles about name potions, which generally require 1000 to 2000 second-ring contribution points. This potion is not difficult to make; the key is to have enough [Spiritual Knowledge]."

"Moreover, this potion recipe is chargeable because it was only recently developed."

"These two versions, one costs 1000 contribution points and the other costs 1500 contribution points. I think they are more cost-effective. If you need them, you can choose one to redeem. Because you have a connection with the second-ring journal 'The Boundary of All Things,' the academy has already rewarded you with 1500 contribution points."

The logic for obtaining contribution points in the second ring is different from that in the first ring.

Because the relationship between journals in the Second Ring World and the libraries of various colleges is closer, if you submit a manuscript to someone else's journal and it is accepted, you will also be recognized by your own college's library and receive corresponding contribution points as a reward.

The college library seems to have existing partnerships with various journals, and can subscribe to those journals by contributing contribution points.

The college library appears to have financial ties with major journals.

Of course, it's hard to say whether there are such connections and exchanges in the libraries of some small wizarding colleges. Such libraries might not recognize the accepted manuscripts of journals and would not actively issue contribution points to wizards.

Locke glanced at it and said, "Let's choose the version with 1000 contribution points."

The troll wizard Ackerman chuckled, "Why not choose the spellbook that costs 1500 contribution points? It's easier to read, has more words, and the descriptions are more detailed."

Locke said, "I'm also planning to save up some contribution points to exchange for Linghong Baijie."

The troll wizard Ackerman laughed and said, "Very well."

"You potion makers are really diligent, all of you wanting to exchange for the Spirit Macro Solution. You're all senior researchers at the True Knowledge Institute after all. Anyway, Locke, you should just keep working hard. It's only three thousand contribution points; just publish two more articles in a second-ring, first-zone journal, and you'll have it, right?"

Locke looked at Ackerman with a puzzled expression. "You...you?"

Wizard Ackerman said, "Oh, Wizard Droma came by a few days ago. He was also accumulating contribution points. But unlike you, he lacks confidence in posting in Zone 1, so his solution is to try to post in Zone 2 and accumulate contribution points. Although the contribution points you can get in Zone 3 are few, they are not nonexistent. And if you write more articles in Zone 3, you might be able to compile them into a Zone 2 article."

"He's working towards that goal. The sorceress, Droma, also told me that you and he are good friends. Ah? Judging from your expression, you and he seem... not very close?"

Locke was speechless.

How come this Droma is comparable to brandy? Why is she trying to piggyback on this?

Locke said, "I don't know him well."

A hint of anger, as if he had been deceived by the witch Droma, flashed across the face of the Ackerman troll wizard. He suppressed his anger and gave Locke a reluctant nod.

"Hmm. Then I was deceived by him."

"Shameless."

(End of this chapter)