Douluo Continent: The Butterfly, Starting from the Authority of Death

"We can let His Excellency the Healer give it a try. If there's anything lacking, I'll make some changes," Xia Die explained.

Xu Jiawei nodded, looked at Xu Jiujiu, and said, "Jiujiu, go and invite His Majesty the Immortal Physician over here. Tell him that Miss Xiadie is looking for her."

Xu Jiawei carefully considered his words.

To him, Xia Die was ultimately just an eleven or twelve-year-old girl, and whether she could do what she said was still unknown. He shouldn't have such high expectations, lest he come with high hopes but leave disappointed.

After a long while, they left the hall and headed to the ancestral hall.

"What's in this other box?" Xu Jiawei put the rectangular wooden box aside. After all, it was for Wang Xian'er, and it wouldn't be good if it got damaged.

"It's a simplified version of a prosthetic limb, somewhat different from the one given to the Immortal Healer, but it can be used by ordinary soldiers and even low-level Soul Masters."

"Oh?"

Xu Jiawei opened the wooden box.

What lay quietly in the wooden box was not a prosthetic limb, but a blueprint.

Strange array patterns were engraved on it.

"Is this a design drawing?" Although Xu Jiawei was not a Soul Master, he had some understanding of Soul Masters and could tell at a glance that the formation on it was somewhat similar to the Soul Master formation.

"Yes," Xia Die replied. "The prosthetic limbs of the Immortal Physician require specific techniques and special methods to be successfully manufactured, making mass production difficult. However, the prosthetic limbs based on this blueprint can be mass-produced."

Xu Jiawei looked at the dense array markings on it.

Although I'm not a Soul Master, I know this thing is very precious.

"On behalf of all the wounded soldiers of the Star Luo Empire, I express my gratitude to Miss Xia Die." Xu Jiawei's tone was heavy with respect. If he couldn't understand the blueprints, could he not understand the conclusion?

It can be adapted to any part of the body.

For example, if you create an arm that is a little small for a soldier weighing 200 pounds, it can automatically change size until it fits the joint of the soldier's severed limb.

"Your Majesty is too kind," Xia Die said. "However, I am not yet able to reach the level of my teacher."

"No, no, no," Xu Jiawei sighed. "Miss Xia Die is still young. Reaching the Master level is probably only a matter of time."

After a burst of boasting, Xu Jiawei's gaze fell on the round pills beside him.

Judging from the fragrance, this should be a pill of a high grade.

"The Pill That Defies Fate"

"Oh?" Xu Jiawei exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Xia Die's explanation. "This pill can defy fate?"

"Defying fate may be possible, but you often lose something in the process of gaining something else."

"Everything in the world is about balance," Xia Die said calmly.

"I would like to hear the details."

Xu Jiawei no longer dared to treat Xia Die as a junior.

The eleven or twelve-year-old girl in front of me was not only meticulous, but also proficient in soul tools and alchemy.

This elixir might really be something special.

"The pill can increase innate soul power by one level."

"Could this be the Mysterious Water Pill?" Xu Jiawei realized, and was filled with astonishment.

"No." Xia Die gently shook her head. "The enhancement effect of the Xuan Shui Pill is affected by the Soul Master's own talent and level. The higher the Soul Master's innate Soul Power, the worse the enhancement effect. The higher the Soul Master's level, the less the enhancement effect."

"This pill does not have this limitation."

Xia Die paused slightly at this point, then continued, "Your Majesty, the effect of the Reversal Pill is that it is effective for those with innate soul power below level seven, regardless of age or level."

"Upon taking it, your innate soul power will increase by one level."

"You mean..." Xu Jiawei's eyes widened, his lips trembling slightly.

"If I am an 89th-level Soul Douluo, can I break through to level 90 and become a Quasi-Tier Title Douluo after taking this pill?"

Xia Die nodded gently and replied, "With innate soul power at level 8, there is indeed a chance of reaching the realm of a titled being."

"hiss--"

Xu Jiawei gasped.

Innate soul power not only restricts the speed of cultivation, but also limits the bottleneck.

With innate soul power at level 7, there is a chance to break through to Soul Saint, and an extremely small chance to reach level 79.

However, a Soul Master with innate Soul Power of Level 8 has a chance to advance to Soul Douluo, with an extremely low probability of reaching Level 89.

A one-in-a-million chance to glimpse the realm of account banning.

Although the probability of this happening is almost zero, the overall strength is not calculated that way. This increase of one level of innate soul power is equivalent to doubling the strength of the entire Star Luo Empire's soul master legion.

After a long while, he suppressed his excitement and examined the pills lying in the wooden box.

Reluctantly, he withdrew his gaze.

"Miss Xia Die, what are the side effects of this pill?"

"Life expectancy is reduced by five to ten years, but there are no other side effects."

"Reduce lifespan!?" Xu Jiawei's eyes widened.

"Yes." Xia Die nodded. "If you want to gain something, you have to consider what you might lose."

"This is balance."

Xu Jiawei fell silent.

Five to ten years is neither a long nor a short time.

In the end, he sighed and said, "You're right, how can fate be changed so easily?"

Xu Jiawei looked out the window, his eyes filled with a dazed expression.

After a while, my gaze fell on Xia Die's position again.

"Miss Xia Die, I'd like to confirm this again."

"This soul tool, and this pill, you refined them, didn't you?"

"Yes," Xia Die replied, "These are the two artifacts that I wish to collaborate with Your Majesty on."

"However, I have one condition for the release and use of the elixir." Xia Die was silent for a moment, "The life-reducing side effect of the Reversal Pill must be made public."

"Can."

Xu Jiawei nodded thoughtfully.

Such life-threatening matters should indeed be made public.

Xu Jiawei hasn't committed any moral transgressions.

"What are the details of the cooperation?" Xu Jiawei continued.

"What does Your Majesty think about calculating it as a percentage?" Xia Die smiled slightly.

"Aren't you afraid I'll ask for an exorbitant amount?" Xu Jiawei laughed.

"Compared to fish out of water, a steady flow of water is better for the Star Luo Empire."

Xia Die spoke with considerable confidence, "I believe His Majesty will make the right choice."

"In addition, I would like to learn from the Star Luo Empire's methods of making soul tools and various alchemy techniques, and only Your Majesty can make the decision."

"Alright." Xu Jiawei gave Xia Die a deep look. "I will offer a price that satisfies both parties. Of course, if Miss Xia Die is willing to join the Star Luo Empire, I, Xu Jiawei, will welcome her with open arms."

"Your Majesty's etiquette is too heavy." Xia Die did not express her opinion. "I just want to study in peace. Even if I have any thoughts, I will have to wait until I graduate from my teacher's apprenticeship."

"Then I will await Miss Xia Die's good news." Xu Jiawei got the answer he wanted. Since the other party did not deny it, there was a chance.

"Knock knock knock"

A knock came from outside.

"Come in."

Xu Jiawei's gaze fell outside.

Not long after, four people walked in from outside.

It was Xu Jiujiu and Wang Xian'er.

When Xu Jiawei saw the two people behind them, he frowned.

"Dean Yan, what brings you here?"

"Also, Yaoheng, aren't you studying at Shrek Academy?"

"Greetings to Emperor Xingluo."

Yan Shaozhe cupped his hands in greeting, while Dai Yueheng beside him adopted a much more solemn demeanor.

Xu Jiawei glanced at Xu Jiujiu with a hint of reproach.

Their gazes met with a long, lingering sense of helplessness.

The Hall of Offerings is outside the palace. As she stepped out of the door, she encountered Dai Yueheng holding the token he had put on, standing side by side with Yan Shaozhe from Shrek Academy.

Given this situation, how could she not let her in?

"Dean Yan, as I said before, we are still investigating the matter of the Nightfall incident." Xu Jiawei, as usual, took the lead in changing the subject.

Yan Shaozhe didn't speak immediately, but glanced at Xia Die.

He swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

"Your Majesty, how come there are evil spirit masters here?"