Being at Hogwarts, something's not right with this system.

In fact, Lin Yu had already noticed that his system seemed exceptionally easy to talk to and particularly generous.

Whether it was the Chaotic Dao Body given to him in the very first mission, the extra reward given in the very first mission, or even the discussion about exchanging the extra reward spirit stones for gold, one could feel the system's easygoing nature.

Lin Yu felt that even his mother wouldn't spoil him like this.

It's like when the system realizes that this is a magical world, not a fantasy world.

Perhaps the system also felt that Lin Yu had no hope of ascending, which is why it took extra care of him.

Otherwise, wouldn't Lin Yu's newbie gift pack be perfectly normal?

Does this mean the system is also eager for Lin Yu to ascend so that the binding can be broken?

Lin Yu also realized this, which is why he tried to bargain.

He guessed right.

Besides becoming a master alchemist, is he also going to become a master of formations? And he even has a full ten thousand low-grade spirit stones?

"Wait, system, the 10,000 spirit stones you mentioned, could they be top-grade spirit stones?" Lin Yu's mind started racing with thoughts.

System: "...10,000 low-grade spirit stones."

They really are taking advantage of my kindness.

Even if you've figured out my motives, you don't have to be so reckless, do you?

If those higher-level beings were to find out, we'd both be in deep trouble.

The system is clearly an existence from a higher dimension.

(So ​​it's normal for it to have some intelligence.)

Then the system fell silent, as if afraid that Lin Yu would continue to push his luck and demand more benefits.

The extra money was paid only once, and even for lay Buddhists who wanted to pay extra, there was no repeated payment.

Lin Yu began to ponder how he should complete this task.

As for the recipe for the Marrow Cleansing Pill, it had already been automatically implanted into his hippocampal memory by the system, so that he knew how to refine it.

The problem now is that Snape certainly won't allow him to do that.

Just then, Hermione whispered beside her, "Now that you know Professor Snape won't allow it, are you still going to do it?"

Lin Yu turned his head and looked at Hermione in surprise.

Hermione pretended to be nonchalant, but her big eyes were fixed on Lin Yu, waiting for his answer.

"Did you hear that?" Lin Yu asked.

He was clearly communicating with the system in his mind.

Hermione nodded. "So that's Chinese? That sounds interesting."

She had never even studied Chinese, yet she could understand Lin Yu's conversation with the system in Chinese in her mind.

Lin Yu was convinced and wanted the system to explain.

Hermione sighed deeply and said earnestly, "Maybe you shouldn't do it. I'm really worried you might get expelled. After all, you've already offended Professor Snape, and I've heard he's especially strict with students from other houses, deducting points from almost every class."

They're already not easy to mess with, why are you going to provoke them?

Isn't this just courting death?

Lin Yu gave a wry smile, which is why he said, "It costs more."

He knew it wouldn't be easy, but could he give up?

The insights of a master alchemist, as well as a complete collection of elixir formulas and an encyclopedia of pharmacology.

These rewards alone are enough to make anyone's heart flutter.

Not to mention the insights of array masters and the complete guide to array formations.

He absolutely cannot give up.

In fact, Lin Yu knew that "fortune and wealth are sought in danger, but also lost in danger; when you seek it, one in ten, but when you lose it, nine in ten."

But now he can only "go into the tiger's den to catch the tiger cub".

Even if it's a tiger's den ahead, he has to go for it, because he doesn't have many chances to begin with.

Especially in alchemy, if we don't seize this opportunity, we might truly have no hope of ascending to immortality.

So when Hermione tried to continue trying to persuade her...

Lin Yu decisively took out a bright red spiritual fruit and, before Hermione could react, swiftly covered her mouth and stuffed it inside.

Hermione instinctively bit Lin Yu's finger, only to taste the sweetness of the spiritual fruit. She immediately rolled her eyes, her pretty face slightly flushed as she turned her head away.

Lin Yu looked at the teeth marks on his fingers and didn't feel any pain, but rather felt as if he had been electrocuted.

The boys and girls' little actions went unnoticed; after all, they were too young, who would suspect them?

Could they possibly be in a relationship at such a young age?

After breakfast, the first-grade children spontaneously began to move to the classroom.

Unlike other classrooms, the Potions classroom is located in the basement.

Even though it's only September, the place feels cold and eerie, and there are many glass jars along the walls around the classroom, containing various animal specimens, which is quite creepy.

Since this was the first Potions class since the start of the school year, Snape pulled out the attendance sheet when he strode in from outside.

"Now I'll start taking attendance. If anyone dares to be late or skip my class, I won't let them off easily," Snape said, standing on the podium in front of a long table with a bronze scale and some bottles and jars containing unknown contents.

Does it look more like a kitchen stove?

Snape began calling roll, and everything was normal at first. Even when he called Lin Yu's name, he only gave him a cold glance.

It seems he still holds a grudge.

Fortunately, he hasn't caused any trouble yet.

Lin Yu thought to himself, "I hope that when I take out the alchemy furnace that came with the newbie gift pack, Snape will just glare at me instead of rushing over to yell at me."

So you see, people are all about compromise, aren't they?

Just then, Snape finally called Harry's name.

"Harry... Potter," he deliberately drew out Harry's name, and said, "Oh yes, we all know he's a very famous person."

A burst of snickers immediately erupted from the surrounding area.

They were all Slytherin students, since this class was being taught by Gryffindors alongside them.

Draco, in particular, and his two henchmen, Goyle and Crabbe, were the loudest laughers.

Harry felt awkward and sensed that Snape's gaze was cold and empty, as if he were looking into two dark tunnels.

Unfortunately, Lin Yu deliberately sat in the back row, with Hermione.

So Harry only had Ron with him at that moment.

Snape waved his hand, putting away the roll call, and snorted coldly, saying, "You've come here to learn the precise science and rigorous craftsmanship of potion-making. Since there's no silly wand-waving here, many of you won't believe it's magic. I don't expect you to truly grasp the subtle beauty of the slow simmering, the steaming pots, the fragrant aromas wafting through the air. You won't truly understand the wondrous power of the liquid flowing into people's veins, the allure that captivates the mind and confuses the will. I can teach you how to increase reputation, brew glory, and even prevent death. But there's one condition: you must not be the kind of fools I often encounter."

Hermione reacted the most strongly when she heard this. She seemed to care a lot about not being considered stupid, so she straightened her back and tried hard to make her presence known.

Lin Yu whispered a reminder to Hermione: "Don't worry, with you sitting next to me, your presence will definitely be strong."

After all, Snape is glaring at him right now.