This wizard is just unscientific

Chapter 8: The Heart of the Elite Demon Wolf!

The city-states in the Ashlands all have their own "underground streets".

The underground streets of the city-state of Lamor Tower are not very large.

However, the complex struggles between various forces there are no less intense than those in major cities.

Underground Street, [Obsidian Materials Shop].

Inside the stone house in the passageway.

The wall lamps, though not very bright, illuminated the small room thoroughly after being stacked six times.

Old Kom, whose slightly gray hair was hidden behind a brown cowboy hat, was examining a second-tier core soul crystal material inside an iron box with a magnifying glass.

"Very good Tier 2 material."

After a long while, Old Kom put the second-tier core materials back into the small iron box, praising them highly.

"20 magic gold."

Old Colm was unusually generous in offering a price.

"Perhaps you could take a closer look."

Tucker, sitting across the long wooden table, remained unmoved by the price.

"Heh... Tucker, this isn't the first or second time we've done this."

"You know, this is the price of second-tier core materials."

Old Kom leaned back and responded with a smile.

"In that case... farewell!"

Tucker reached out and took the small metal box into his hand, then got up.

Seeing this, old Kom made a sound of frustration.

"Damn it!"

"Okay, I'll watch it again."

Tucker pushed the small metal box over expressionlessly.

"25 magic gold."

After reviewing the case again, old Kom offered a new price.

"30 magic gold."

"30 magic gold? I'd be losing money if I took it."

"Then you can choose not to accept it."

"26 Demon Gold, this is my final bottom line."

"You might as well raise your bottom line a bit, 30 magic gold."

"You little devil, is this the only price you can offer?"

"Hmm... 31 Magic Gold," Tucker said after thinking for a moment.

Old Colm: "..."

Old Kom was speechless for a long time after being teased by Tucker.

"28 magic gold."

In the end, old Kom set his new bottom line price.

"Although the sequence power carried by this soul crystal material has the tendency to transform into an 'elite creature,' it has not actually transformed."

"I really don't know how you got your hands on such top-tier Tier 2 materials."

Old Kom shook his head.

"Even I wouldn't dare to face those dangerous second-tier transcendent beings directly."

"in addition……"

Old Colm's eyes narrowed into thin slits.

"I have something good, do you want it?"

Although Tucker came to the underground mall this time to exchange for materials.

But the "good stuff" that old Colm was talking about.

Tucker was clearly hesitant.

"Let's take a look first."

It possesses incredibly powerful and precise vision.

Tucker's ability to perceive the depth of objects far surpasses that of other superhumans.

Otherwise, Tucker wouldn't have discovered that the second-tier Stone Serpent Ghost Crystal was a top-tier material that was about to transform into an elite creature.

"You're lucky, Tucker. People don't usually come across something like that."

Old Kom turned around, opened the iron gate, and disappeared into the dark passageway behind it.

Tucker, on the other hand, sat quietly in place, sorting out his thoughts.

soul!

Source energy!

life!

These are the three key materials required for an apprentice wizard to advance to the rank of "first-order wizard".

In the previous adventure, Tucker obtained the Tier 1 soul material he needed, the "Wailing Banshee Soul Crystal".

Source energy materials are relatively cheap; Tuck bought them early on for 12 magic gold. It's a top-tier "Source Pool Crystal" from a kobold priest, which can significantly expand Tuck's Source Pool.

For wizards, the size of the source pool largely determines the number of times a spell can be cast.

The number of times a spell can be cast determines whether someone lives or dies.

What Tucker is currently lacking is a set of "life materials".

In the early stages.

When the wizard's magic wasn't that powerful.

The robust physique provided by life-sustaining materials is still very important.

So Tucker had been looking for a long time.

As for Tucker now...

A strong physical body is especially important.

A physique that is strong, flexible, and highly mobile.

Perfectly coordinated with the prediction.

It allows Tucker to avoid many dangers and injuries.

Soon, old Kom came out with a parchment scroll.

That was not an ordinary sheepskin scroll, but a sheepskin scroll with certain extraordinary characteristics.

Seal and store!

After staring at it for a moment, Tucker could see the extraordinary properties of the parchment scroll.

【Extraordinary Characteristics】are the manifestations of the properties of the fundamental substances in the extraordinary world.

At least that's how Tucker explained it—it was knowledge he learned from memory.

For example, if a certain primordial substance becomes stronger after absorption, then that primordial substance possesses defensive properties.

When a certain primordial substance accumulates in large quantities, it exhibits the property of sealing other forces; this is undoubtedly a sealing property.

Alternatively, if a certain primordial substance is absorbed and the soul becomes stronger, then that substance will possess the characteristics of a soul.

For the [Knight] sequence, the [Defense] trait + [Strength] trait + [Life] trait form the foundation of its sequence.

For Tucker's [Wizard] sequence framework, it is [Soul] + [Source Energy] + [Life].

Of course, the Knight Sequence's [Life] characteristic lies in its strong life force, making it able to fight and withstand attacks.

The "life" aspect of the wizarding sequence lies more in the essential form of life, as well as longer lifespan and living longer.

Where does the original substance come from?

The extraordinary materials that Tucker is now buying are just that.

By utilizing their own wizard sequence, they can absorb the essential properties of these materials, thereby transforming their extraordinary sequence and achieving a qualitative leap.

This is the essence of the advancement of extraordinary individuals.

At this point, Tucker determined the extraordinary nature by discerning the state of the veins.

This is one of the directions Tucker is exploring for the potential of precision vision.

"Be careful, this is a genuine elite-grade dire wolf heart."

Old Kom gave his instructions.

True "elite-grade" materials?

Tucker's heart skipped a beat.

Those who advance in their spiritual path need various kinds of "extraordinary materials".

The most common material is "common grade," which comes from various ordinary supernatural creatures.

"Elite" materials are one grade higher than ordinary materials.

Extraordinary creatures capable of producing elite-grade materials.

Either be the best among their kind.

Alternatively, they are naturally powerful biological species, such as extremely rare creatures like Protoss, Behemoths, Titans, and Dragons.

It is said that above "elite" materials, there are "boss" materials, and even the legendary "lord" materials.

but!

That level of material is... for a normal person.

Trying it might just lead to your death.

Take the sheepskin scroll!

"Bang bang... bang bang..."

A strong, powerful heartbeat rang in Tucker's ears, and it seemed to be getting stronger.

Immediately afterwards, a bloodthirsty tyranny and a fanatical killing intent surfaced in Tucker's mind.

The elite-grade materials had a silent effect on Tucker.

In the past, Tucker might have been genuinely affected.

but now……

The connection between the materials from the demon wolf and the veins created by Tucker was perfectly grasped by Tucker.

Tucker can fully experience the power of the Dire Wolf's Heart without being affected by its negative effects.

"call……"

After a long while, Tucker finally put the sheepskin scroll down.

"It is indeed an elite material, and a very strong elite-grade material at that, with extremely powerful extraordinary properties."

Tucker praised it.

"Of course!" Old Kom replied with a broad smile.

"So when I concoct this enhancement potion and take it, I'll die a quick and easy death, right?"

Old Colm's smile froze on his face.

"Heh... How could that be..."

Old Colm quickly masked his embarrassment with a smile.

"You are a powerful wizard who can produce a lot of expensive materials."

You need to have confidence in yourself.

Tucker, however, was completely unaffected by old Kom's influence.

"The will of the Demon Wolf has infiltrated the sequence materials."

"The reason for sealing it is to seal the will of the demon wolf, not to seal the materials."

"To be precise, this is a corrupted piece of elite material."

Old Kom, whose little scheme had been exposed, was slightly angry.

"But that's still elite material!"

Tucker smiled and stated his price.

"12 magic gold."

Tucker had been searching for life-giving materials for a long time.

This wolf heart is arguably the best material Tucker has ever encountered.

Although it was contaminated.

However, with his own entry point and strategy, Tucker was fully confident that he could block out the will of the elite dire wolves.

The typical materials for first-tier advancement are between 8 and 12 magic gold.

Elite materials are priced between 15 and 20 magic gold.

Tucker directly drove the price down to the level of ordinary materials.

"12 pieces of demonic gold, why don't you just rob them?"

Old Colm's voice suddenly rose a notch.

Tucker seemed unconcerned.

"The will of the demon wolf and its beating heart are merging."

"As time goes by, this contaminated material will gradually become unusable."

"If you insist on not selling, there's no need for me to take the risk."

After a moment's hesitation, old Kom finally nodded.

"12 Magic Gold it is, deal."

Before Tucker, three adventurers had already explored this elite material, but all of them unsurprisingly refused.

Are all superhumans these days cowards? They don't even dare to risk their lives.

Every time a sale failed, old Kom would slam his fist on the table and roar in anger.

This time, Tucker offered a fairly good price.

Old Kom has finally gotten rid of this hot potato.

"Hey... Tucker, you'd better watch out if you want to advance to the next tier."

"A mysterious organization is hunting wizards."

"First-tier wizards are their primary hunting targets."

With the transaction completed and feeling much better, Old Kom provided Tucker with a valuable piece of information for free.

"I already know, and... we've already fought each other."

Tucker responded indifferently.

"That guy... passed away peacefully!"

(End of this chapter)