Wizards begin by accessing the Inspiration panel.

Chapter 229 The Aftereffects of the Black Dragon Blood

When Richard walked out of Hawkins' office again, his face was still expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger. However, if someone familiar with Richard were present, they would have been able to discern something from his eyes.

That was a restrained kind of happiness.

Richard, carrying a bulging black bag, arrived at the lobby of the Grey Dwarf Brotherhood and called out to Stephanie, who was waiting for him there, preparing to return to Fana's villa.

Although a month and a half has passed, Richard's original villa was too badly damaged and is still under repair. Therefore, Richard and his servants are still living in Fana's villa.

Just as Richard and Stephanie were about to leave the Grey Dwarf Brotherhood headquarters, a voice rang out from behind them:

"Master Li Wei, please wait a moment."

Richard turned around in confusion to look behind him, only to find it was Fritz, the head butler on the second floor.

"Steward Fritz, is there anything else?"

"Master Li Wei, I heard that you are looking for an Inscription Master to help repair a piece of equipment. Perhaps I can help in a little way. I have a good friend who happens to be an Inscription Master. He just came to Tug City from the capital a couple of days ago."

Upon hearing this, Richard looked up at Fritz, never expecting that his visit to the Grey Dwarf Brotherhood headquarters would bring him double joy.

Could this be what they meant in their past life: "Those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune," or "A loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise"?

However, compared to the danger of assassination, this blessing is better left unfulfilled. Thinking of this, Richard couldn't help but shake his head with a self-deprecating smile.

However, Richard's expression puzzled Fritz.

"Master Li Wei, you..."

"That's wonderful, Steward Fritz. I'll leave this matter to you. I'll have Fingart deliver the item to you shortly," Richard said with a smile.

"Yes, Master Li Wei."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the two parted ways, neither of them discussing how many magic stones they needed.

For Fritz, Master Levy, whose status was rising in the eyes of Vice President Hawkins, was an important friend, not to mention that this person was also a master of both pharmacology and explosives.

You never know when you might end up troubling the other person.

For Richard, having the friendship of the head steward on the second floor makes things much easier.

-

Several days later, Richard finally solved the crystal problem and now has (27/27) Flame Crystals and (9/9) Flame Essence.

And the residual period of the last use of Swamp Giant's blood has just ended.

Richard immediately opened the box again and looked at the blood-red, mottled black dragon source blood crystals. He couldn't help but feel a little impatient!

However, after thinking about it, he closed the box. He needed to get himself into the best possible condition before he could begin the upgrade.

Half a day later, Fingart was made to guard the door of the alchemy room.

Stephanie accompanied Richard into the alchemy chamber, and her reason was quite valid: now that she was a formal wizard, she could help Richard should anything happen to him.

Since the last battle with the assassin, the two have become even closer, and Richard has not rejected Stephena's concern.

"Stephena, I'll begin then."

"Master, shouldn't we wait a little longer? Third-tier source blood."

Stephania lowered her head, a deep sorrow etched on her brow. This was, after all, third-tier source blood. While helping Richard research these past few days, Stephania had learned that those who consumed third-tier source blood were generally at least second-tier Grand Wizards.

However, his master was only a first-level beginner wizard, not even a first-level advanced wizard. At least in the relevant records he had searched, he could not find a third-level source blood user with such low strength.

The unknown means there is risk.

"Don't worry!" Richard smiled slightly and said to Stephanie.

"Go for it, Master! I believe you will succeed." Although Stephanie said this, her clenched fists revealed her nervousness.

Immediately, Richard placed the nine Flame Essences and twenty-seven Flame Crystals into the pre-prepared Mixed Crystal Aggregation Magic Array, according to specific rules.

Taking a deep breath, Richard used his mental power to control the magic array. Instantly, a bright red light shone, and an exceptionally hot energy began to gather in the very center of the magic array.

As the energy converged, a tiny flame appeared out of thin air above the magic array.

But this was just the beginning. As the energy fluctuations reached their peak, the small flame gradually transformed into a fire sprite about the height of a person, resembling a first-tier fire elemental. However, the surface of this fire sprite was actually shimmering with a faint golden light.

Upon seeing this scene, Stephanie was immediately mesmerized.

However, she immediately covered her mouth, afraid that she might make a sound unintentionally and disturb her owner Richard, who was concentrating on his work.

At this moment, Richard, who was intently staring at the sky above the magic array, nodded slightly. It was consistent with the phenomenon of using the Heart of Flame recorded in the book. Everything was progressing in the expected direction.

At this moment, the flame temperature had reached its peak. Richard quickly flicked the blood-red crystal, about the size of a fingernail, that he had prepared beforehand into the fire spirit's arms.

In an instant!

The mixed black dragon blood crystal shattered!

In less than a second, an ancient and ancient aura emanated from the center of the witch formation. Stephania, who was standing to the side, immediately sensed something was wrong. This aura was completely irresistible to her. It had nothing to do with strength and seemed to be an instinct from the depths of her bloodline.

"boom!"

A miniature black dragon phantom suddenly appeared in mid-air, roaring continuously at the golden fire element.

The two seemed completely irreconcilable and immediately engaged in a fierce battle.

but

Contrary to Richard's expectations, although the miniature black dragon phantom was less than half the size of the golden fire elemental, the result was that the miniature black dragon forced the opponent into a complete retreat.

This startled Richard!

If the situation continues to develop in this way, the plan to ignite the flames will inevitably fail.

"Stephena, add the Flame Crystal!"

At the same time, Richard immediately increased the input of his mental energy, and the flames in the witch array burned even more fiercely. The golden fire elementals were greatly encouraged and resumed fighting the mini black dragon phantom.

However, the twenty-seven flame crystals in the witch formation were also dull in color, clearly indicating that more than half of their energy had been consumed.

Without new reinforcements joining, the golden flames will likely be the first to give out.

This counterattack turned out to be a last gasp before it was fully recovered.

Fortunately, Richard had made two preparations. Although he couldn't get his hands on second-tier flame essence in a short time, he still prepared ten extra first-tier flame crystals.

After replacing some of the shattered flame crystals with these "new forces," the golden flames finally suppressed the mini black dragon phantom.

The miniature black dragon phantom was ultimately a rootless plant; without an energy supply, it finally began to scream, but it grew increasingly weak.

In the end, the miniature black dragon phantom didn't even have the strength to murmur anymore!

Just as the mini black dragon phantom's consciousness dissipated, without the slightest hesitation, Richard swallowed the refined mini black dragon phantom directly into his stomach.

A black light suddenly entered Richard's mouth!

The next second, Richard felt as if his soul was sleeping in his mother's arms.

A sense of comfort and tranquility arises spontaneously from the depths of one's heart.

When Richard woke up again, he found Stephanie dozing off in a chair to the side. Clearly, his improvement had taken a long time.

Richard brought up the Inspiration panel and took a look:

Name: Richard Clavel

[Attributes]: Strength 11.2, Agility 12.1, Constitution 11.9, Spirit 68.5 (62% Mist Transformation)

Hiss! His mental strength increased by more than 20 points, and Richard could clearly feel that this increase would continue for a while, although the magnitude would be much smaller.

The atomization level soared to 62%, skipping the mid-level of a first-level wizard and directly entering the high-level of a first-level wizard.

This delighted Richard immensely!

You should know that even if I practice the mutated meditation method, which has already reached its limit, every day, it would still take me at least five years to improve to my current level.

But with the help of the mixed black dragon blood essence, he has now completed the journey that would normally take five years in just one day!

Richard focused his mind and breath, probing his body with his consciousness to carefully examine his physical condition. After a short while, his expression changed slightly, and a vague black dragon phantom appeared, coiling deep within his body.

This is completely different from the previous incident with the swamp giant.

On that occasion, Richard could clearly sense the approximate remaining period.

But this time.

The residual period of blood essence seems to be quite, quite long, not just a few years, but more like ten years, or even longer!

Richard thought for a moment, then shook his head and dismissed the idea.

My strength has greatly improved, so even if the bloodline residual period is long, it is still a good thing that can only bring gains and no losses.

Others would never even dream of doing this!

but

Although his strength had greatly increased this time, and he could clearly feel that his senses were more acute and his mental power was stronger, it seemed that...

Why do I think Stephanie looks better?

Could it be because the other party has been promoted to a formal wizard?

Or perhaps you hadn't thought about it in this way before.

Looking at Stephanie's beautiful face, alluring lips, long eyelashes, and curvaceous figure...

Why is there this restless, uncontrollable urge within me?

A thought flashed through my mind.

Dragons enjoy engaging in pleasurable activities with various creatures and leave behind many dragon-lineage beings or offspring.

Could it be that using impure Black Dragon Blood would cause such a side effect?

Stephena, who was dozing off, suddenly felt someone hug her.

She opened her eyes, but before her expression of joy could fully form, it was already...

Standing at the door of the alchemy room, Fingart heard that familiar voice again coming from inside: "Ah! Ah, Master, I can't take it anymore!!"

Fingart couldn't help but show an envious expression. Sigh, Master has helped Stephana improve her strength again?

I'm so envious!

I wonder when my master will be able to help me improve my strength.

A few minutes later, Fingart outside the door seemed to lose his composure no longer. He took a few steps forward, shook his head slightly, and said, "Sigh! Although it's to improve strength, this voice is too alluring, too easy to misunderstand!"

-

At this moment, several uninvited guests arrived around Fana Villa.

The group of people were all dressed in black robes and hooded, making it impossible to see their faces.

However, the weapons in the hands of the three were unique and each had its own characteristics: a giant bow, two swords, and a short staff.

The woman in black robes, holding a short staff, exchanged a glance with her companion before jumping directly into the villa.

After entering the villa, the woman in black made no attempt to avoid the guards.

"Who is it?"

"Enemy attack!!"

The gray dwarf guards in the villas immediately sounded the alarm.

Since the last attack by the Azure Flame Cult, Fana's villa has been heavily guarded, with the number of guards almost doubled, and the entry requirements for guards have been raised to at least intermediate knights or third-level wizard apprentices.

It can be said that as long as there is any disturbance inside the villa, it will not escape the control of so many guards.

But she never expected that someone would enter the villa so brazenly without any attempt to hide.

Before long, Fana and more than ten guards surrounded the woman in black!

"Who are you?"

Fana looked at her opponent with a solemn expression. Although they had not fought, the powerful aura that her opponent was exuding clearly indicated that he was not someone to be trifled with.

"By now, most of the people should have arrived."

The woman in black robes gave an irrelevant answer.

It seems more like a question and answer to oneself.

Suddenly, the woman in the black robe took out a transparent glass bottle from her waist pouch. The bottle was only the size of a palm. After removing the stopper, she quickly took out a black pill and threw it into her mouth.

"not good!"

Upon seeing this, Fana immediately shouted, "Attack!"

But the woman in the black robe suddenly accelerated her movements!

After chewing a few times, the woman in the black robe opened her mouth, revealing that her once cherry-like lips were now wide open to her earlobes, looking extremely ferocious and eerie. At the same time, she simultaneously gestured with both hands, forming two twisted, glowing runes.

"ah!!!"

A piercingly sharp sound emanated from the black-robed woman's gaping maw.

Everyone directly in front of the woman in the black robe was now being shaken by the high-decibel, ear-piercing noise, their bodies going numb and their eardrums rupturing.

In an instant, within a huge fan-shaped area centered on the woman in black robes, everyone stopped their spellcasting or attacking actions, covered their ears with their hands, and staggered with pain on their faces.

The woman in black showed no intention of stopping, continuing to unleash sonic attacks. Many people in the fan-shaped area could no longer withstand the onslaught, some collapsing to their knees and wailing in pain, while others rolled on the ground clutching their heads, unable to suppress the excruciating pain that felt like their heads were being torn apart!

Because Fana was at the very front of the guard team and closest to the woman in black, she was a prime target for the sonic attack.

So, although she cast a defensive spell in time, the sonic attack still made her dizzy!

Of course, the black-robed woman's sonic attack was so powerful that it alerted not only Fingart outside the alchemy chamber, but also the two people inside.

(End of this chapter)