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

Chapter 98 The Tear of the Ancient Mermaid: The Principle of Equivalent Exchange

That's right.

This water droplet is the liquid form of Dragon's Might.

Hearing the dwarf's question, Ansu nodded slightly: "As long as there are ether particles, mental power, or any energy that does not conflict with the dragon's might."

All of these can use this insect-shaped skull to convert their corresponding energy into dragon's might.

As he spoke, Ansu transmitted the command once again into the core of the humanoid alchemical pigment puppet.

Under the command, the alchemical pigment puppet immediately adjusted the position of the dragon horns on the insect-shaped skull.

Although the adjustment has been completed, the ether particles in the surrounding environment are still converging towards the insect-shaped skull, just as before.

At the same time, as before, it was integrated into the various runes made of pigment.

It then transformed into Dragon's Might and appeared in the measuring cup atop the insect-shaped skull.

However, the newly emerged dragon's might is no longer in liquid form.

Rather, it is an energy crystallization form.

They look like tiny diamonds.

Even the liquid dragon's might that was previously stored in it was transformed into dragon's might crystals that resembled tiny diamonds.

"With just a slight adjustment, we can create Dragon's Might in liquid and energy crystal form."

In addition, it can also transfer other types of energy into the measuring cup, allowing it to merge with the dragon's might.

Then, due to the effect of the insect-shaped skull, it can transform into a hybrid energy crystal.

Listening to Ansu's explanation.

The dwarf immediately realized the immense value of this insect-shaped skull, which possessed dragon blood and a faint aura of the undead.

After all, the energy that clashes with the Dragon's Might is not much, and the Shadow Element is naturally not included in it.

At that time.

When traveling to a secondary dimension created by a dimensional shift, bring along an alchemical artifact made of special extraordinary minerals.

With the help of alchemy tools, one can extract shadow elements from shadows.

At the same time, shadow elements are injected into the insect-shaped skull.

And just like Ansu did, it was directly converted into liquid Dragon Might or Dragon Might-type energy crystals.

At that time, it will be possible to directly combine it with various materials in the wizarding academy's subsidiary plane.

Returning to the wizarding world from a secondary plane also significantly reduces the consumption of Soul Coins.

They can even directly apply the corresponding alchemical pigments to their own bodies.

While the dwarf was quickly thinking and analyzing the purpose of the insect-shaped skull.

Ansu continued to complete the remaining procedures for the trade fair.

"My trade items are this insect-shaped skull and the blueprints for the insect-shaped skull."

The ether concentration of the drawing is 40.25, and I am currently the only one who possesses it.

Seeing that Ansu was willing to include the blueprints in the trade, the dwarf immediately intended to agree.

Before he could even speak, the dwarf recalled something:

The blueprints for paintbrush-shaped alchemy tools are even less valuable.

The trade fair also has one rule:

The principle of equivalent exchange.

If both parties intend to trade occult knowledge, and the concentration of ether they contain is not similar.

Then additional traded goods will be required.

This brings the two sides of the balance scale to a state of equilibrium.

So the dwarf began to recall the various resources and knowledge he possessed.

At the same time, we analyze whether it can be used to satisfy the principle of equivalent exchange.

A moment later, the dwarf suddenly thought of something.

So he rummaged through the inner space of the spatial alchemy tool he carried with him again.

Then, from a corner of the inner space, he took out an object smaller than a thumb, resembling a crushed diamond.

Sharded diamonds?

Ansu tried to focus his mental perception on the broken diamond.

One can only sense that it contains some sonic elements.

But they didn't know what it was.

"These are mermaid tears."

And these aren't the tears of existing mermaids, but the tears of pure-blooded mermaids.

Seeing that Ansu did not understand, the dwarf immediately explained the relevant information.

"Back when the ancient wizards were sealed away in large numbers, pure-blooded mermaids suddenly became extinct for some unknown reason."

Although there are still existing mermaids.

However, they only have the appearance of mermaids; they are not true pure-blooded mermaids.

Instead, the wizards first extracted mermaid blood from the remains of ancient mermaids.

They then integrate themselves into existing marine intelligent life forms through specific means, thus creating hybrid mermaids.

Their sound waves also contain special power.

Tears contain sound wave elements and solidify after they fall.

However, since the existing mermaids are only products of laboratories, their innate sonic abilities are extremely weak.

The sound wave elements contained in tears, which are like crystals, are also lower.

Moreover, it lacks some key qualities.

Even if you pile up hundreds of mixed-blood mermaid tears, you still can't achieve the same effect as a pure-blooded mermaid's tear.

"But this single teardrop probably can't do much, can it?"

Belles, who was also in the Rainbow Secret Society's trading area, asked midway through the transaction.

"Based on my previous experimental experience."

If you want to use the tears of ancient mermaids as alchemy pigments or materials for alchemy tools...

At least seven to eight pieces are needed to serve as the main material.

If there is only one piece and it serves as the main material, it cannot play a significant role.

"That's right."

The dwarf did not deny what Bells said.

"However, even if it is not used as the main ingredient."

All you need to do is grind the mermaid's tears into powder.

It is mixed in when formulating alchemical pigments related to sound waves.

It can also allow alchemical pigments to perform additional functions.

As he spoke, the dwarf looked up at Ansu.

"Although it is only a pure-blooded mermaid teardrop, its value is comparable to nearly a thousand soul coins."

of course.

If you don't need Mermaid Tears, you can exchange them for Soul Coins.

Or other equivalent materials.

No need to replace it.

Ansu rejected the dwarves' offer to exchange for additional trade goods.

Ansu was very interested in the tears of the ancient mermaid.

As for what the dwarves and Belles said—that only by consuming a sufficient number of mermaid tears can they serve as the main ingredient for alchemical pigments...

For Ansu, this condition was not a restriction.

By using the solid teardrops of ancient mermaids as consumables, a material-type alchemy pigment can be formulated that cannot perform other functions but can serve as a material.

Then enter this material-type alchemy pigment into the database of the entry "Pigment Aura (Purple)".

Then, by consuming ether particles, the same type of alchemical pigment can be produced without limit.

This allows it to be applied to the formulation of higher-order or sound-wave-related alchemical pigments.

After that, they will have more protection when facing wild wizards who worship ancient wizards or when going to the interdimensional battlefield.

Ansu then exchanged the modified insect-shaped skull for the corresponding blueprints.

In exchange, they received a paintbrush-shaped alchemy tool from the dwarves, along with the corresponding blueprints.

And a teardrop originating from an ancient mermaid, possessing sound wave-like characteristics.

The instant I touched the mermaid's teardrop.

The buff from the secondary profession—Mystic Transcendent—to the profession—Alchemist takes effect immediately.