Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 25 The Desire for Immortality
Barton didn't think too much about Dobby.

Or rather, he respected Li Wei's opinion more than his own.

Even if he were to continue his contact with Dobby out of sympathy for his fellow tribesmen, he would not do so unless Levi permitted it.

Even though he and Li Wei did not have a contractual relationship.

After completing his mission, Barton quietly returned to his office and only appeared after Hermione and her group had left, telling Levi everything that had happened.

"A house-elf who circumvents his contract through self-harm? Is Lucius connected to the Basilisk?"

Levi felt a little displeased when he heard the name Lucius Malfoy—during the war instigated by Voldemort, he had evaded the Death Eaters' searches many times, and Lucius was one of them.

However, the name gradually reminded him of who Dobby was.

A house-elf who was frequently abused by Lucius (which is almost the norm in pure-blood families), unlike ordinary house-elves, this house-elf understands right and wrong.

When Harry was born, he "defeated" Voldemort, causing panic among the Death Eaters. In a way, Harry improved the treatment of house-elves in all pure-blood families.

Upon hearing that "Savior" Harry Potter might be in danger, Dobby promptly appeared to warn him. He is one of the very few house-elves who regards "freedom" as their highest ideal and yearns for freedom.

With Harry's help, it eventually gained its freedom from Lucius and seems to have played a crucial role in some parts of the future.

"Master, he seems to intend to make further contact with me—"

Barton asked Levi's opinion in a low voice.

"Do what you think is right. If you want to reach out, then reach out; if you don't want to reach out, then refuse. It won't affect anything."

Li Wei understood the deeper meaning in Patton's words and waved his hand.

He's just a house-elf; Levi wouldn't stoop so low as to include his friendship in his calculations.

"Yes."

With Levy's approval, Barton left with peace of mind.

Li Wei sat at his desk, lost in thought.

He had found the entrance to the secret chamber because of the obvious sign of "The Weeping Myrtle".

After confirming that the secret chamber had not yet been opened and the basilisk inside was unable to escape, he did not rush to take the next step.

The things Lucius threw away at the school are most likely Horcruxes.

Simply eliminating the basilisk without addressing the effects of the Horcruxes will not solve the problem at all; on the contrary, it will leave endless troubles.

Horcruxes.

An evil artifact containing Voldemort's split soul, with effects similar to a lich's shrine.

Voldemort's soul will never die unless all Horcruxes are destroyed, which is what Dumbledore fears most.

In the following years, Dumbledore's focus was on destroying all the Horcruxes and eliminating Voldemort completely.

"Making Horcruxes."

Li Wei sighed softly.

This reminded him of his ultimate goal—immortality.

Creating Horcruxes is one of the options in Li Wei's plan for immortality.

By splitting one's soul, one can prolong one's life.

However, this method has too many unknown drawbacks, and the known shortcomings are also fatal. As long as Li Wei has a choice, he will not do this.

Splitting one's soul causes immense damage, severely impacting both the physical and mental well-being.

Voldemort, a being with both intelligence and talent, who, in Levi's view, had a real chance to surpass the Four Great Leaders, became somewhat mentally unstable after his soul was split.

Not only does the physical appearance become ugly as the soul continues to split, but what's even more terrifying is the impact on the mind.

Otherwise, a normal person would not do something as outrageous as splitting their soul into countless parts and then carelessly scattering the vital Horcruxes around.

Information about Horcruxes can be found in the Forbidden Section of Hogwarts. The book "The Secrets of Dark Magic" provides a detailed description of these evil magical artifacts, but it does not provide specific instructions on how to make them.

Li Wei picked up his brush and wrote two lines.

[Currently known methods of achieving immortality]

[Sorcerer's Stone] [Soul Weapon]

And his own age [32 years old]

Both methods of achieving immortality are extremely demanding.

Throughout the history of the magical world, only Nicolas Flamel has successfully concocted the Philosopher's Stone, capable of creating the elixir of immortality. Levi doesn't believe his alchemical talent can rival Flamel's. Besides, he doesn't even know the recipe yet; considering it now seems rather humiliating.

What about Horcruxes?
Although Li Wei knew that the method to create Horcruxes was to kill people, he also knew that simple killing would not work.

If it's about using evil methods to torment a person's soul, Li Wei wouldn't mind doing so to some escaped death row inmates when necessary.

So, is there any way to trade with Voldemort and obtain Horcruxes without attracting attention from others?
Although Li Wei believed he could live to be at least 300 years old and didn't need to worry about his lifespan for the time being, such an opportunity was always rare.

Once Voldemort is completely dead, the only way to obtain the method for making Horcruxes will probably be to go to Horace Slughorn, who is even more slippery than an eel.

Moreover, Li Wei had previously refused an invitation from the other party's Slug Club, and the two had a very shallow relationship, making it extremely difficult to establish a connection later.

During the war, while hiding from the Death Eaters, Livy even encountered one of them in a Muggle house. Slughorn didn't even dare to speak to him and immediately fled.

For a moment, Li Wei regretted telling Dumbledore about the Basilisk.

Once the other party decides to take action, the entire incident will be resolved cleanly and efficiently in a very short time, leaving him with absolutely no chance.

But where does he get the right to choose?

If he doesn't tell Dumbledore now, his position will be in a precarious situation once the matter is resolved and Dumbledore learns everything.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of strength.

Li Wei slightly waved his hand, and the paper in front of him quickly ignited and vanished, the flames briefly illuminating his face.

The Headmaster's office at Hogwarts.

Dumbledore suddenly appeared in the office.

"Gah-"

"Is there a letter for me? Thank you for reminding me, Fox."

Dumbledore took the letter from his pet.

"Li Wei?" he asked, somewhat puzzled.

Since both of them are on campus, is it really necessary for the other person to communicate in this way?

He opened the letter and read its contents. His body, which had just sat down, gradually straightened up, and his expression became subtle.

He had just left the Ministry of Magic and stopped by to check on Levi's group of students.

Not only Li Wei, but also his twenty-four students were considered very dangerous by Dumbledore.

Most of them were no less skilled than the best graduates of Hogwarts, and far more proficient and experienced.

What's even more terrifying is that these people gather together every day to research how to gain even greater power.
Dumbledore also went through such times.

He knew what kind of sparks and power could be generated when two like-minded people came together.

There are 24 such people on Li Wei's side.

But this brief pause made Dumbledore realize that things had changed.

Those people really did stop their research on black magic and turned their attention elsewhere.

Dumbledore could sense the power of the curse emanating from them—it seemed that Livy had made some kind of agreement with them.

With vicious curses or oaths?

Dumbledore couldn't figure it out.

But the contents of this letter made him lean more towards the latter.

"The Chamber of Secrets left by Slytherin?"

Dumbledore looked at the letter in his hand and thought of something from a long time ago.

In that incident, a Hogwarts student lost his life, and Hagrid was captured on the spot by Voldemort Tom Riddle.

The principal at the time, Armando Dippert, did not listen to Hagrid's explanation and directly convicted him.

Inside Hogwarts, a new ghost appeared—Moaning Myrtle.

If Slytherin were to have an heir, without a doubt, that person would be Tom.

Therefore, Tom was the one who opened the secret room, and Hagrid was indeed innocent.

Dumbledore put down the letter and walked out of his office.

(End of this chapter)