Wizard: Starting from Escape from the Thorn Garden

The plan was finalized, and the next step was a frenzy of purchasing. 5000 magic stones were spent like water:

First, a large amount of high-end materials were acquired through Carlos's special channels. 200 ml of Void Jellyfish Gel was purchased at a high price, costing 800 magic stones; 300 grams of high-purity Moonstone Crystal Powder cost 1000 magic stones; and 100 grams of Star Dew Flower Stamen, which is extremely rare, cost 1500 magic stones.

When Carlos emerged from the Life Breath Potion shop, he personally escorted Chen Lin out, a stark contrast between Carlos's beaming smile and Chen Lin's furrowed brows that could trap a fly.

Chen Lin's heart was bleeding.

Next, we directly retrieved 600 grams of the highest quality Silver Vein Tranquilizing Flower Essence, 400 ml of high-purity Moonlight Accompanying Shadow Grass Extract, and 500 grams of Tranquilizing Flower Stamens from Qing Teng Workshop's inventory.

The Silver Vein Tranquilizing Flower is not for sale; it is produced occasionally and cultivated by Chen Lin himself, so the cost is not calculated.

The remaining amount, converted to approximately 800 magic stones at market price, was deducted from Chen Lin's share, which eased Chen Lin's mind somewhat.

Finally, purchasing a large quantity of pure water elemental crystals cost about 1000 magic stones, and the specially treated undead moss cost 500 magic stones.

After purchasing the materials, a more sophisticated micro-alchemy system needs to be acquired, including crucibles, flasks, condensers, precision balances, etc., for small-dose, high-precision preparation. This equipment cost approximately 400 magic stones in total.

总计消耗：800+1000+1500+800+1000+500+400 = 6000魔石！

Even though the 800 magic stones are an advance payment, the magic stones I prepared beforehand are still a little insufficient...

Without hesitation, Chen Lin used part of the workshop's working capital to cover the shortfall, which he would later make up for with sales profits. He was betting everything on power.

After completing these preparations, Chen Lin entered the prepared secret room.

Inside the sealed chamber, the newly purchased adamantite crucible floated above a stable flame powered by magic stones.

Chen Lin changed into a specially made alchemical robe with a faint purification array, his expression solemn as if facing a formidable enemy.

The first thing he refined was the Moon-Eclipse Concentrating Dew, which had a relatively low risk.

Chen Lin spent half an hour adjusting his mindset, fully activating the Seed of Origin and concentrating his mental energy.

He sprinkled 5 grams of star dew flower powder very slowly into 10 ml of void jellyfish gel.

The moment the powder came into contact with the gel, it was like a star falling into the deep sea. A violent energy fluctuation erupted inside the gel, and blue-purple electric sparks flashed continuously!

Chen Lin's hands were as steady as a rock, and his mental power was like the most precise stirring rod, guiding the gel to contain and transform this violent energy.

Sweat soaked his temples. The process lasted a full hour until the starlight within the gel stabilized, revealing a deep, galaxy-like blue-purple hue.

Next, Chen Lin mixed 30 grams of Silver Vein Tranquilizing Flower Essence with 15 grams of high-purity moonstone powder in another crystal beaker, and added 50 ml of dissolved pure water element crystal liquid. The mixture showed a warm silvery-white luster.

Next, Chen Lin slowly dripped the stable Star Dew-Void Gel into the Silver Moon mixture.

When the two come into contact, the energy field fluctuates again, but is effectively buffered by the void gel.

Chen Lin carefully controlled the dripping speed, while the Seed of Origin monitored the energy fusion process in real time.

As the last bit of gel dissolved, the entire potion took on a dreamy, starlight-like pale purple hue.

I breathed a sigh of relief. The next step is the most crucial one!

Chen Lin cut his fingertip, forcing out a drop of essence blood containing his own origin, while simultaneously guiding the essence of the moon shadow deep within his consciousness to merge into it.

He carefully used his mental power to support the drop of liquid, which was a mixture of blood essence and moonlight, and slowly sent it into the center of the potion.

The moment the liquid merged, the potion shone brightly!

Within the pale purple liquid, countless tiny silver specks of light swirled like stars, seemingly connected by subtle refractions. The entire potion emitted a strange fluctuation that calmed the mind yet stimulated the intellect!

The Seed of Origin indicates: [Energy is stable, active excitation field successfully constructed, weak spatial refraction effect detected].

Chen Lin quickly moved the medicine into a specially made condensation array to cool it down.

The final result was a small bottle of about 50 ml of viscous liquid that shone with a warm, star-like luster—the Lunar Eclipse Concentration Dew!

The aroma of the medicine is refreshing and invigorating. It's done!

After resting for three hours and readjusting his condition, Chen Lin began to refine the Soul-Devouring Heart-Guarding Ointment. Compared to the dazzling starlight of the Moon-Eroding Spirit-Concentrating Dew, the refining process of the Soul-Devouring Heart-Guarding Ointment was filled with coldness and danger.

Chen Lin placed 0.3 grams of Nightmare Lily pollen into a mortar made of obsidian. He took a deep breath and slowly poured in 20 milliliters of high-purity Moonlight Shadowwort extract. The instant the pollen touched the extract, countless twisted wails seemed to erupt from within the mortar! Grayish-black smoke rose, carrying a strong hallucinogenic aura!

Chen Lin immediately activated the enhanced moonlight moss barrier in the secret chamber, which emitted a bright silver light to suppress the dissipating negative energy.

Holding a pestle, he began grinding with a specific frequency and force, guided precisely by the Seed of Origin.

Each fall is accompanied by a fierce conflict between the purifying power of the Moonlight Shadow Grass and the chaotic instincts of the pollen.

This process is like dancing on a knife's edge; a slight misstep could lead to being devoured by illusions.

It took a full two hours for the grayish-black smoke to completely dissipate, leaving only a pool of viscous liquid with a faint dark purple sheen in the mortar—the Spirit Quenching Liquid.

It was no longer chaotic, but contained a heavy, condensed sense of spiritual oppression—the purification of the nightmare was complete.

Afterwards, in another jade bowl, Chen Lin mixed 25 grams of the essence of the calming flower king stamen with 10 grams of the inerted moss powder.

The mixture exudes a warm, jade-like white luster, carrying a reassuring aura.

Next came the essence blood—Chen Lin cut his wrist and used a specially made bone needle to guide out 5 milliliters of essence blood that shimmered with a blend of dark gold and pale blue light—this blood contained his life essence, the ferocity of the Blood-Eating Vine, and the purity of the Moon Shadow Essence.

He carefully dripped his blood into the calming-undead mixture in the jade bowl. The blood spread through the white paste like a living thing, forming strange veins.

After standing still for a moment, the most dangerous step was about to begin! Chen Lin slowly poured the "Mental Tempering Liquid" into the jade bowl.

The moment the dark purple quenching liquid came into contact with the white paste, it was like cold water being dropped into boiling oil! The substances inside the entire jade bowl boiled and churned violently!

A powerful and oppressive mental force field suddenly erupted, impacting Chen Lin's sea of ​​consciousness!

Countless fragments of illusions tried to penetrate his consciousness—the ghosts of the rotting bone swamp, the pursuit in the thorn garden, Ella's painful face being corroded by mycelium... Chen Lin groaned, blood seeping from his seven orifices!

He gritted his teeth and activated the Seed of Origin with all his might! The will of the Blood-Devouring Vine was awakened, letting out a silent roar, actively meeting the mental pressure, treating it as prey, and frantically tearing and devouring it!

At the same time, the essence of the moonlight forms a tough barrier around the core consciousness, with faint spatial fluctuations, resisting the erosion of illusions.

He formed hand seals, his mental energy acting like a forging hammer, guiding the predatory power of the Blood-Devouring Vine, precisely directing the pressure of the quenching liquid to the edge of his mental sea for a brutal tempering!

The excruciating pain surged like a tidal wave, but he held fast to his spiritual core, muttering incantations—the oracle of his soul that he had deduced.

When the last bit of quenching liquid was swallowed and fused, the boiling inside the jade bowl finally subsided.

The original white paste turned into a deep and restrained dark gold, with light purple patterns flowing on the surface like lava, exuding a heavy, stable, yet restrained and fierce aura—the Soul-Devouring Heart-Guarding Paste!

It lay quietly in the jade bowl, like solidified lava.

The medicine is ready, but its effectiveness can only be determined by personal testing.

Without hesitation, Chen Lin picked up the Moon-Eroding Spirit Dew and dripped a drop onto the tip of his tongue.

The medicine felt cool upon entering the mouth, instantly transforming into a warm current that rushed straight to the mind!

In an instant, Chen Lin felt his thinking speed increase dramatically!

Their senses became incredibly sharp; they could clearly discern the trails of dust floating in the air, the hushed conversations of apprentices in the neighboring workshop, and even the faint flow of ley line energy!

It was as if countless stars were shining in my mind, and my thoughts moved like lightning.

Even more remarkably, when he tried to sense the Bloodthirsty Vine on his right arm, he could "see" the subtle energy flow deep within the vine's veins when he swept his mind over it, and he could even predict the faint tremor in the next instant—this was the enhanced perception brought about by the spiritual sharpness of the Moon Shadow Essence!

Feedback from the Seed of Origin: [Mental activity increased by 45%, thinking speed increased by 30%, sensory acuity increased by 25%, energy control precision increased by 15%, duration approximately 2 hours. Side effect: mild mental euphoria].

Next, he scooped out a small piece of Soul-Devouring Heart-Guarding Ointment and applied it to his brow. The ointment was icy cold and instantly penetrated his skin.

A heavy, solid force covered the core of his soul like armor.

At the same time, a powerful and oppressive force of "quenching" began to impact the edge of the mental sea.

A sharp pain shot through him, but Chen Lin could clearly feel that under the instinctive "plundering" of the Bloodthirsty Vine, this pressure was forcibly hammering the edge structure of his mental sea, like forging steel, removing impurities, and making it more resilient!

The Moon Shadow Barrier firmly guards the core, preventing illusions from intruding.

An hour later, the tempering was over. Chen Lin felt that although his mental sea was tired, the edges were obviously much more condensed. He felt an unprecedented sense of stability from the depths of his soul, as if a rock was rooted in the earth.

Feedback from the Seed of Origin: [Soul Barrier strength increased by 35%, mental resilience increased by 20%, resistance to mental pollution/illusion increased by 25%. Side effect: Slight tearing sensation at the edge of the mental sea, lasting approximately 1 hour].

"Success!" Chen Lin breathed a sigh of relief, his tired face revealing barely suppressed excitement.

The effects of the two potions far exceeded expectations, perfectly complementing his symbiotic characteristics and the abilities of the Seed of Origin! The Lunar Eclipse Concentration Dew will become a powerful tool for him to enhance his mental strength and precisely control his power; the Soul-Devouring Heart-Guarding Ointment will be a solid support for him to stabilize his soul and resist mental pollution and illusions!

He carefully sealed the remaining potion in a specially made jade bottle with engraved sealing runes.

He prepared 20 portions of the raw materials for these two medicines; even with a 50% success rate, it would be enough for a long time.

The magic stone from the Green Vine Workshop has finally been transformed into real power!