The Wizard: Starting as a Corpse Burial Man - An Infinite Side Hustle

Cut the leaves of the ice crystal flower, preserving only the veins containing ether.

Ansu did more than just transmit this one passage into Yinglong's mind.

In addition, there is also the style of the ice flower.

And the method of cutting.

Upon receiving the command, the nearly one-meter-long Shadow Dragon flapped its wings.

The next moment, the opponent's wings, which were also covered with vertical pupil-shaped patterns, began to twist rapidly.

Just like when Shadow Dragon was first formed.

Soon, amidst a series of twists and turns, the wings transformed into two tentacles.

Then the tentacles quickly extended and lifted the ice crystal flower that was placed on the table.

Then, Shadow Dragon used its tentacles and tail together to cut the leaves containing ether particles.

At the same time, the panel notification sound rang again:

[Processing alchemy materials]

[Knowledge - Alchemy Pigment Mixing Proficiency +0.01%]

"It worked!"

Hearing the notification sound in her mind, An Su perked up.

This also validated my hypothesis when constructing the alchemical pigment.

"One of the raw materials for Shadow Dragon is my shadow."

In mystical concepts, the shadow can be considered an organ of the body.

Even if the shadow is materialized or brought to life, the same applies.

It seems that this is precisely why.

Even if it's the Shadow Dragon that's processing alchemy materials, I can still gain proficiency from it.

My efficiency in improving proficiency will also be accelerated.

Suddenly, Ansu remembered something else.

So he picked up a paintbrush and handed it to Shadow Dragon.

The next moment, under Ansu's command, Shadow Dragon began to paint on the ether.

[Drawing patterns on the ether]

[Knowledge - Virtual Painting Proficiency +0.01%]

Ansu nodded in satisfaction as she felt her proficiency in the two areas of knowledge steadily increasing.

"With this ability..."

As long as I have enough resources, I can keep grinding to increase my proficiency indefinitely.

You can also use the energy you save to do other things.

The efficiency of improving strength and acquiring professions can be greatly improved.

Ansu knew.

Simultaneously utilizing two areas of knowledge to gain proficiency in both is not Shadow Dragon's limit.

After all, Shadow Dragon's strength is not static.

By absorbing shadow elements, the Shadow Dragon's various abilities will be enhanced.

Then, they can grow more limbs during the transformation and engage in multi-threaded thinking.

This allows you to utilize more knowledge at the same time.

This further enhances Ansu's efficiency in acquiring knowledge proficiency.

Thinking of this, Ansu took out a bottle of pitch-black solution.

This is the Shadow Element, which has been processed by Ansu and thus transformed into a liquid state.

In addition, some fruit juice was mixed in.

Ansu then placed it into a slightly larger, unused paint container.

This was used as a water bowl for the Shadow Dragon.

A moment later, Shadow Dragon jogged away.

They immediately went to the bowl of water containing the Shadow Element juice.

Then he started drinking it, making gurgling sounds.

As it continued to drink, Shadow Dragon's size began to increase slightly.

Its tail also unconsciously began to wag gently.

"..."

Ansu remembered when she was mixing paints earlier.

To ensure the Shadow Dragon's loyalty, some extremely friendly, dog-tail grass-shaped magical creatures that can bark like dogs were also added to the materials.

This gave the Shadow Dragon, created from pigments, some canine-like characteristics.

However, it seems that...

Ansu felt it was very likely that she had accidentally added too much.

This caused the canine instincts to overpower the dragon instincts inherent in the dragon bloodline.

"Later, when modifying Shadow Dragon using pigments, you can slightly adjust the Shadow Dragon's bloodline concentration."

This allows Shadow Dragon's dragon bloodline concentration to be further increased while maintaining loyalty.

This will also increase the opponent's strength.

Ansu included it in its plan.

A short while later.

Amidst the gurgling sounds of drinking, Shadow Dragon downed the Shadow Element Juice in one gulp.

The other person's size also increased by an extra size.

Seeing that the Shadow Element Juice had been finished, Shadow Dragon licked the liquid remaining on his lips.

Then he rubbed his head against Ansu's trouser leg.

It was as if they wanted to drink some more.

However, Ansu currently has no more Shadow Element Juice.

It would take quite a bit of time to transform a physical shadow into a liquid shadow element.

So he just casually ruffled Shadow Dragon's hair.

At the same time, the command was once again transmitted into Shadow Dragon's soul, instructing him to use another bloodline ability.

The next moment, Shadow Dragon stopped what he was doing.

He then immediately mobilized the shadow element within his body.

In an instant, the vertical pupil pattern made of golden light spots on the back of the Shadow Dragon dimmed slightly.

A flash of fire.

The next moment, a flame appeared on the tail of the Shadow Dragon.

This flame is not like an ordinary flame; it simply contains the element of fire.

In addition, there was a hint of the spirit of the dead.

When touching another person's soul, it can also cause additional damage to that soul.

After all, Anzu had deciphered the principle behind the undead type graveyard candles and applied it to Shadow Dragon.

In this way, Shadow Dragon can draw upon the shadow element within its body.

This transforms into a special flame containing the aura of the dead and the element of fire.

If desired, it can even be transformed into a fireball for ranged attacks on enemies.

Unfortunately, my current proficiency level in [Knowledge - Alchemy Pigment Mixing] is only Lv.2.

It is not currently possible to transform a Shadow Dragon into an undead creature using only alchemical pigments to fulfill the requirements for the [Profession - Death Painter].

But it won't be long.

Ansu thought to herself.

Then he transmitted the operating method of the "Death Breathing Technique" into the soul of Shadow Dragon.

This allows Shadow Dragon to gain the corresponding proficiency when practicing the breathing technique.

Shadow Dragon is indeed unable to share the class-specific affix effects that Anzu possesses.

However, in the concept of mysticism, the shadow can be considered half an organ of the body.

Therefore.

Shadow Dragon shared Anzu's initial affix, which is the effect of the affix "Knowledge Aura (Color)".

In this way...

As long as Shadow Dragon practices, he will definitely gain the corresponding proficiency.

And the proficiency level will definitely be fed back to Ansu.

Ansu's efficiency in gaining proficiency from the "Death Breathing Technique" can be described as doubling.

The efficiency of gaining constitution attributes from the aura of the dead will also increase.

After that.

Under the influence of the [Secondary Profession - Mystic Transcendent], Anzu's talents related to alchemical pigments will also receive additional enhancements.

Feeling the continuous notifications of increasing proficiency from various knowledge sources, Ansu did some calculations for a while.

Then the answer was obtained.

Before Sandru's test arrived.

The proficiency level for [Knowledge - Alchemy Pigment Mixing] can reach Lv.3.

In three days at most, my physical attributes will reach 5 points.

This will fulfill the requirements for becoming a Gravekeeper, thus granting additional attributes and modifiers.

Followed by.

With a thought, An Su immediately caused the numerous light spots on the Shadow Dragon's body to disappear into its body.

Then it transformed into a pure shadow and hid at Ansu's feet.

It looks no different from an ordinary shadow.

Just moments later, two more tentacles emerged from the shadow.

Holding a paintbrush, he drew patterns on the ether.

Holding a dagger, he cut various alchemical materials.

...

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the Rose Cemetery.

Holding the Soul Lantern, Ansu searched for the strangely appearing wizard corpses.

At the same time, the "Death Breathing Method" was being practiced.

Under the influence of the [Zombification Suppression Bandage] wrapped around the nose and mouth, the pollution contained in the aura of the dead was blocked.

All that reached Ansu's body was pure energy that could be used to improve his physical condition.

When Shadow Dragon uses the "Death Breathing Technique," the aura of the dead it generates cannot be directly fed back into Ansu's body.

However, once the opponent gains proficiency, Ansu's breathing technique efficiency will also be further enhanced.

This brought his proficiency level in the "Death Breathing Technique" to Lv.3.

The efficiency of absorbing the aura of the dead and converting it into physical attributes has also been accelerated.

After examining the corpse again with the Soul Lantern and confirming that there was nothing unusual about it, Ansu took a moment to glance at the attribute panel.

At this moment, Ansu's physical attribute has reached 3.75.

"Slightly faster than expected."

An Su thought to herself.

"I estimate that my physical attributes will reach 5 points before Sandru's test arrives."

He then took up the post of Gravekeeper Knight.

The attributes granted by the Gravekeeper Knight are definitely related to constitution, so my alchemy talent will also receive an additional boost.

With that thought in mind, Ansu put away the panel.

Then they continued searching the wizard's corpse with the Soul Lantern to gain more free attribute points.

After gaining another 0.1 free attribute points, a series of hurried footsteps, mixed with the sound of armor clashing, rang out.

The sound grew louder and louder.

The source of the sound was getting closer and closer to Ansu.

"A gravedigger has come looking for me?"

Seeing this, Ansu looked toward the source of the sound.