novellaaa Chapter 220 The third level of the mine, an unexpected gain: the alchemist's inheritance!
Chapter 220 The third level of the mine, an unexpected gain: the alchemist's inheritance!
Chapter 220 The Third Level of the Mine: An Unexpected Gain - The Alchemist's Legacy!
On the airship.
In the meditation room.
"The speed of meditation has noticeably slowed down."
Ian opened his eyes.
Having advanced to the mid-stage of the first ring, he naturally began practicing the meditation techniques for the mid-stage of the first ring.
Having a foundation from before, I got started quickly, but I also discovered quite a few problems during the meditation process.
That's compared to the early stages of the first ring.
The difficulty has increased again.
"Moreover, this time it's not just the meditation technique that's become more difficult, but also the requirements for the wizards."
Ian frowned.
Even the Crescent Moon level talent only made him feel that it was enough, not more than enough, or rather, this was the requirement of the second level of meditation.
"It seems my talent still needs improvement."
Ian shook his head.
Besides talent, there is also financial pressure.
Starting from the second layer, a material called Wind Copper is required, which is very expensive, costing one hundred contribution points per gram.
One gram is roughly enough for one day.
And that's not all.
"The second level of the Body Forging Method is called Steel Muscle, which also requires a kind of Iron Essence, which costs about 100 contribution points per gram and takes about a day to use."
Ian grinned.
These two alone would cost nearly six thousand contribution points in a month, which he simply cannot afford at the moment.
It can only be said that top-tier meditation and body-strengthening methods also consume enormous amounts of energy.
Fortunately, I have some savings from previous scholarships and royalties from new papers, enough for at least a quarter.
We'll have to figure out a solution then.
"I'll still have to choose roles that contribute more points from now on."
Ian pondered.
At the same time, he will probably have to consider how to earn contribution points in the future, since he also needs to learn other witchcraft and so on, in addition to these two.
It's all contribution points and magic stones!
Carrying this sorrow.
Ian returned to the lava crystal pit.
Then Ian casually informed them that he was leaving and that Grayson would be taking over his position.
Grayson looked excited.
"Thank you, Ian. Don't hesitate to ask if there's anything you need," Grayson said, patting his chest.
"There really is."
Ian looked at him, then glanced at Magnus beside him and said, "Master, I actually have another wish upon returning this time, which is to explore the third level."
Grayson, standing to the side, readily agreed.
Magnus pondered for a moment, then looked Ian up and down. Normally, he wouldn't grant the request.
But Ian’s talent and status made him feel it didn’t matter.
So he nodded and said, "Okay, in a month."
"Thank you, supervisor."
Ian's eyes lit up, and he thanked him.
In the blink of an eye.
A month has passed.
By this time, Ian had fully adapted to the various changes in the middle of the first ring.
The feeling I had on the airship earlier wasn't an illusion; once I reached the second floor, the difficulty of the meditation technique did indeed increase dramatically.
This made Ian even more eager to see if he could discover new Firepattern Stone Walls on the third level and gain new knowledge.
the next day.
At the entrance to the third level of the mine, Magnus and his two companions were fully prepared to set off.
This exploration involved only three people, because zero-ring wizards simply could not withstand the high temperatures of the third level.
Magnus produced his identification.
The passage in front of us slowly opened.
He looked at Ian and the other man and said in a deep voice, "This time we're going down to the third floor to collect resources gathered by the academy. Be careful."
They couldn't just go down to explore for Ian's sake; they also needed to retrieve some resources from the third level.
And once the passage is opened.
Ian also felt the scorching heat, but he was actually looking forward to it.
Enter the passageway.
Magnus walked in front, with Grayson and Ian on either side, forming a triangle.
A minute later, the view ahead suddenly opened up.
The third level is not a relatively regular domed cave like the second level, but rather a huge, not fully cooled, underground lava world.
As far as the eye can see, there are crisscrossing rivers of molten lava and stalactites that drip molten material from the cave ceiling.
The air smelled pungent.
In this environment, Ian also felt that he had miscalculated; it was worse than he had imagined.
Our destination is to the east.
Magnus said.
Before the words were finished, several even larger lava giant lizards slowly emerged from the lava on both sides.
Ian glanced at it.
Two are in the middle stage of the first ring, and one is in the early stage of the first ring.
One for each person.
Magnus said, then chose a mid-ring one, while Grayson chose an early-ring one.
Ian then looked at the last remaining mid-stage first-ring enemy.
Take a deep breath.
Without hesitation, Ian's nascent domain instantly unfolded!
A crimson-blue domain spread out from him, enveloping him, and a powerful storm trapped him in place.
Then Ian launched an attack with a fiery tentacle.
Almost without any problem, the tentacles pierced its head and killed it.
Not far away, Magnus was initially worried about Ian, but after seeing that Ian was fighting even faster than him, he was relieved.
Pupil dilation.
They just advanced to the next round, didn't they?
"I'll help you, supervisor."
Before he could react, Ian was already beside him.
"it is good."
Magnus's throat moved slightly.
After dealing with the fire lizard, the two helped Grayson take care of the remaining one.
At this moment, the way the two looked at Ian had completely changed.
It's like seeing a ghost.
This is no ordinary person who has just advanced to the mid-stage of the first ring. Is this what a genius is? Magnus even felt that he might not be as strong as Ian.
In this strange atmosphere.
The group continued onward, and the fire lizards they encountered were dealt with by Ian and Magnus. Ian collected a large number of fire lizard carcasses.
He collected them, intending to sell them later; he was truly poor now.
soon.
They arrived at their final destination, a corner of the third floor, an area where a witchcraft array had been set up.
All that could be seen was a pit filled with a liquid that resembled flames; this was lava crystal marrow, a material from the late stage of the first ring.
It's only about five or six drops, but that's the amount that's been here for several years, worth at least five or six thousand contribution points.
soon.
Magnus put it away.
"Manager, are there any fire-patterned stone walls on the third floor?"
Ian suddenly asked.
"There's one nearby. Let me take you there to see it," Magnus said. "Thank you, sir."
Ian's eyes lit up.
Magnus finished tidying up the magic array, and then led Ian to another area, where they saw a large fire-patterned stone wall.
"A rune for the mid-stage of the first ring."
Ian narrowed his eyes and instantly made his judgment.
However, what made his teeth ache was that there was no way he could move such a large piece of stone.
Moreover, the third floor is definitely not a good place to stay for long.
finally.
He decided to leave a mark, even though it certainly wouldn't be as good as experiencing it firsthand, but he didn't want to miss out.
Magnus and the other man nodded.
Ian came to the stone wall and began to brand it, but as he branded, he gradually realized something was wrong.
"Why does this rock face not seem natural?"
Ian stopped, looked at the stone wall in front of him, and squinted.
He has upgraded almost all the fire-patterned stone walls here to the master level, so it can be said that he knows this place like the back of his hand.
But the stone wall in front of us wasn't so smooth.
He concluded that it was man-made.
"How could something be man-made?"
Ian frowned, a little puzzled, and began to examine the stone wall closely.
A few minutes later.
He seemed to sense that something was wrong.
A stream of spiritual energy slowly began to flow along the stone wall, and then Magnus and Grayson, who were not far away, were surprised to find that the patterns on the stone wall began to flow slowly.
"This is?"
The two were taken aback, but dared not disturb Ian.
finally.
Ten minutes later, the patterns on the stone wall were fully lit up, followed by a rumbling sound.
The stone wall suddenly cracked open, and the hidden space appeared before the three of them.
"As expected, this stone wall is just a collection of all the previous fire runes, and it is not a mid-stage first-ring rune at all."
Ian looked at the broken stone wall and murmured to himself.
"Brother Ian, what's this?"
Magnus and Grayson had already arrived beside Ian and asked curiously.
"have no idea."
Ian shook his head, his gaze fixed on the space in front of him.
A small, dusty stone chamber that had clearly been abandoned for countless years.
In stark contrast to the raging heat of the external lava world, the stone chamber was unusually dry and cool, with stagnant air and a thick layer of dust covering everything.
In one corner of the stone chamber, there were scattered fragments of several experimental instruments, most of which were decayed. The shapes of crucibles, tubing, and grinding tables could be vaguely discerned.
What truly drew the three's attention were four relatively well-preserved items quietly placed on the stone platform in the center of the chamber:
A semi-transparent bottle contained a red liquid, at least thirty drops of the lava crystal marrow that Ian had just seen.
A neatly folded dark red wizard's robe.
A wizard's staff, about 1.2 meters long, with a dark bronze color throughout.
A thick, dark notebook.
"This is?"
Ian narrowed his eyes. It looked like an abandoned laboratory.
But he was hesitant to go in directly, because although there seemed to be no problem at first glance, who knew what the problem might be.
Magnus clearly shared the same idea.
"Let me take a look."
Grayson began.
He's the weakest, so if it really is an abandoned laboratory, he might be able to get a share of the spoils if he's the one exploring it.
Magnus and Ian did not stop it.
Then Grayson went inside, and soon after he took out all four items, there were no problems.
Only then did everyone begin to examine what these things were.
"Both magical artifacts are late-stage Tier 1. Although slightly damaged, they are still extremely valuable. The Lava Crystal Marrow is even more valuable, worth at least 30,000 contribution points. And this last piece of writing is actually a complete alchemist's inheritance from level zero to level one!"
Grayson gasped for breath.
From the notes, everyone learned that this was an ancient alchemist's backup laboratory, and the following were his treasures.
Ian was also somewhat surprised.
I never expected there to be so many things behind the stone wall.
Magnus then looked at Ian, who, by the rules, was the one who discovered this place and therefore owned it.
Grayson had calmed down by then and looked at Ian.
Seeing their gazes, Ian became alert, then slowly said, "According to the rules, everyone who sees it gets a share. The lava crystal marrow will be divided equally. I want the alchemist's inheritance, and then the supervisor and Grayson can each take a magical artifact. That should be fine, right?"
Magnus and Grayson's eyes lit up.
They were prepared for Ian to take everything, but to their surprise, he shared the profits with them.
Gratitude flashed in their eyes.
Ian also breathed a sigh of relief.
With so many resources, if not handled properly, accidents could really happen. It's better to allocate them this way.
Anyway, for him...
This knowledge is absolutely the most important, because even if Ian just glanced at this notebook, he could see nearly two thousand black lines floating on it.
If he masters it all, he will be only one step away from the next level of talent.
As for everything else, that's secondary.
He didn't want to take any risks, nor did he want to gamble on the character of these two wizards, because this thing couldn't withstand the test.
Having obtained the resources, the two naturally abandoned any ulterior motives.
The atmosphere returned to normal, and after checking, it was confirmed that there were no other resources in the stone chamber.
Then the group returned.
Once they reached the first floor, Ian finally relaxed completely; it was too late for the two of them to make a move here.
"Thank you, sir."
Grayson looked at Ian with burning eyes, expressing his gratitude, while Magnus, standing beside him, was also delighted by the unexpected gain.
It was agreed that this matter would be kept confidential.
The group returned to their rooms.
in the room.
Ian took out the notebook and began to peruse it.
One day later.
Ian put it down.
After reading it, I learned that this is the alchemist lineage of a wizard named Malachi Kingston, which is probably three or four hundred years old.
As for what happened to this person later, and what he himself said, there was no introduction; it was simply a matter of inheritance.
However, this inheritance is rather special.
The zero ring is fully open, but the first ring is sealed and can only be opened after mastering the previous inheritance.
Although Ian had not studied alchemy.
But he still prepared to learn without hesitation, after all, such precious knowledge is rare.
Even within the academy.
The lineages of alchemists and pharmacists are extremely valuable.
Let alone a complete one, even the privileges granted by the Ian Scholarship, which grants access to any inheritance at the mid-stage of the first ring, can only be exchanged for a complete potion or alchemist inheritance at the early stage of the first ring.
This thing is on a higher level.
A complete first-order inheritance is as valuable as second-order knowledge; it's that exaggerated.
Leaving aside other matters.
Even with his two thousand talent points, Ian was willing to study with all his might; this was the key for him to enter the next stage of his talent.
This alchemy technique is passed down at the zero-ring stage.
These are two different forms of witchcraft:
"The Eye of Deconstruction" and "The Hand of a Thousand Weaves".