Chapter 103: Kelinna's Special Innate Talent and “Medicinal Body Resonance”

Chapter 103 Kelinna’s Special Innate Talent and “Medicinal Body Resonance”

After leaving the Workshop, Luo En headed straight to the School Library.

The mention of a “Bloodlinemodifier” by the slave merchant the previous day had sparked his intense curiosity. With the Workshop now having an assistant, he finally had time for deeper research. This might be the key to solving the bloodline activation potion dilemma.

Along the way, he coincidentally encountered Li Ya.

The Mentor of the Spiritual Energy Stabilization Technique seemed to have just exited the Academic District, her face carrying a trace of fatigue. She looked slightly surprised upon seeing Luo En.

“What a coincidence, Apprentice Luo En,” she greeted, then added, “Since I’ve run into you, I’ll inform you now—Ai Li Ke and I have arranged your special test for this week. I hope you’ll prepare thoroughly.”

“Thank you for your arrangements, Mentor Li Ya,” Luo En replied politely. He glanced at his skill interface:

【Current Progress: Spell Construction (Entry-Level 48/50)】

【Current Progress: Spirit Interference (Entry-Level 45/50)】

He should reach proficiency before the weekly test, ensuring he wouldn’t fail:

“I’ve been practicing diligently. I hope not to disappoint you.”

“You’ve always performed exceptionally,” Li Ya nodded slightly. “However, I’ve noticed that in recent classes, your insights haven’t sparked much Resonance among other apprentices. Remember, true teaching isn’t just about displaying knowledge—it’s about igniting the Inspiration Flame in others.”

Luo En felt a chill and pondered her words seriously.

He had indeed shared his cultivation insights in class to gain more “Boons,” but with little success. It seemed acquiring Boons was far more challenging than he’d imagined. True teaching required inspiring others to gain genuine insights, not just dumping knowledge on them.

“I’ll take your guidance to heart,” Luo En said sincerely. “I’ll try to better understand the needs of other apprentices instead of merely showcasing my own knowledge.”

After parting with Li Ya, he suddenly recalled a casual conversation with Mi La during their last class.

The gaunt female apprentice had mentioned Karl and the stout apprentice he’d met when registering for the course. After taking an Edge Forest commission, they’d gone silent for days—likely meeting a grim fate by now.

“Struggling to survive or dying in obscurity… Weaklings here seem to have only these two choices.”

A sense of urgency surged in Luo En: “If I don’t keep growing stronger, I’ll end up like them someday.”

Unconsciously, he quickened his pace.

………………

The School Library remained outwardly plain but brimmed with countless books within.

The elderly Gray-Robed Guardian still stood at the entrance. The guards rotated monthly, and the old man merely nodded and stepped aside upon seeing Luo En.

“What are you looking for today?” the guardian asked, his tone slightly friendlier than before, though still guarded.

“Knowledge about bloodline formulations and the living habits of Spiritual Races.”

Luo En answered frankly, withholding nothing. In this place, seeking knowledge wasn’t suspicious unless it involved forbidden areas.

The guardian raised his eyebrows, his beard twitching slightly. Surprise flickered in his eyes, but he said nothing, merely pointing toward the Guidance Stone:

“Start from the third slot on the Guidance Stone. It’ll lead you to the relevant materials. Remember, some bloodline formulation knowledge may be restricted.”

Luo En nodded in gratitude and approached the central deep-brown crystal pillar. He placed his palm on it, silently focusing on the keywords: “Bloodlineformulation.”

The runes on the pillar glowed blue, and a glowing path materialized in the air, guiding him to a specific area.

Following the light, Luo En reached a section enclosed by a pale blue barrier.

“Please verify your identity,” a line of text appeared on the barrier.

Luo En pressed his Potion Master Badge against it. After a moment, the barrier flickered and partially dissipated, revealing a narrow passage.

This was clearly a restricted area requiring special privileges.

Stepping through, Luo En found the shelves here older than the rest, holding elaborately bound but ancient books. Many were chained to the shelves, preventing removal.

At one shelf, he found several entry-level materials on bloodlineformulation. Unfortunately, deeper knowledge was classified at a higher level, beyond his current privileges.

《Bloodlineformulation Foundational》《Transcendent Beings Bloodline Overview》《Cross-Species Bloodline Transplantation Research》…

Luo En took down the most valuable-looking books and sat at a nearby table to read.

The content of Bloodlineformulation Foundational fascinated him:

“Bloodlineformulation, an ancient and mysterious art, centers on understanding and manipulating life’s essence. Unlike simple genetic modification, it involves altering the deepest Mana Imprint of life—a mark determining a being’s fundamental traits and abilities…”

“…The earliest bloodlineformulation traces back to the Late Divine Era of the First Era, pioneered by a sirenmage named Isazhul Tears.”

“She attempted to purify the bloodline inherited from an Ancient River Deity within her body, successfully isolating pure life mana and preserving it in a specialized container…”

Luo En was captivated, nearly losing track of time. Bloodlineformulation was more complex yet systematic than he’d imagined. The methods for extracting and preserving “Bloodline Factors” particularly inspired him.

“So that’s it… Not just mixing bloodlines, but decomposing them into the most foundational ‘bloodline factors’ and recombining them in specific ratios…”

【New Skill Acquired: Transcendent Biology (Entry-Level)】

Eagerly jotting down key points, Luo En’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

Suddenly, an oppressive mana fluctuation enveloped him.

He looked up sharply and saw a white-robed figure standing near a distant shelf, observing him with interest.

The figure wore a delicate white mask, revealing only piercing azure eyes. Silvery hair cascaded from either side of the mask, and the pristine robe hinted at a graceful figure, yet exuded an aura of icy detachment.

It was Kelinna—Cui Xi’s Mentor and the white-robed mage who had brought him from the Kingdom to the Black Mist Jungle.

Seeing his former guide, a coldness spread from Luo En’s spine. He returned the book instinctively, stepping back half a pace before realizing the gesture might provoke her.

Suppressing his instinctual fear, Luo En bowed respectfully, hoping to avoid attention, then quietly slipped away.

But Kelinna’s voice rang out:

“Apprentice, lift your head.”

Her voice rasped like grinding metal, as if her vocal cords were permanently damaged.

Luo En slowly raised his face, meeting the icy white mask, striving to keep his expression calm.

“Oh… I remember now. You’re Luo En Lalf, correct?”

Kelinna’s voice seemed to echo from multiple directions. “I recall you vaguely—you were brought to the School with Cui Xi, wasn’t it?”

"Yes, Lady." Luo En answered respectfully.

Kelinna glided closer, her robe flowing like a living entity.

“Interesting. That Sixth Class Star reject has become a profession Potion Master and… Intermediate Apprentice so quickly.”

Her voice carried clear surprise:

“I remember your spiritual energy fluctuation during the Falu Ke Kingdom test—it was so weak it barely existed. I thought you’d be the first ‘seed’ to be eliminated.”

He’d been found out… Her earlier mana fluctuation had clearly detected his breakthrough to Intermediate Apprentice.

Luo En stood rigid, unsure how to respond.

The radiation field around her prickled his skin, each second stretching like an eternity.

“Don’t be so tense, child.”

Kelinna seemed to sense his fear, her tone softening slightly:

“I was only teasing you about turning you into an experiment if you failed the assessment. Your brain structure was too ordinary back then to be of any value to my research.”

Luo En exhaled slightly, but a chuckle from behind the mask chilled him:

“However, seeing how quickly you’ve advanced, I’ve grown curious about your brain structure now.”

A cold sweat broke out as he frantically considered his options. Should he feign mediocrity, admit his uniqueness, or flee?

“Relax, it’s just a joke. Cui Xi always says I have inappropriate humor.”

Seeing Luo En tense further, the silver-haired witch chuckled again:

“Madame Ellen helped me once—I wouldn’t harm you.”

Luo En remained silent, unsure what to say without inviting more trouble.

“You seem unaware of your own Special Innate Talent, don’t you?”

Kelinna suddenly asked, her masked eyes piercing as if to see his soul.

“Special Innate Talent?”

Luo En repeated, puzzled. He certainly had one, but was it the same concept Kelinna referred to?

“Interesting. Your growth trajectory is too abnormal. I initially thought someone was guiding you. But now I see—you truly don’t know what you possess.”

Kelinna nodded, as if confirming something. She turned, gesturing toward a deeper section of the library:

“You should check there. There’s a Compendium of Special Innate Talents that might help you understand your uniqueness.”

As she spoke, a beam of light shot from her fingertip, striking a nearby barrier. The barrier flickered, becoming more transparent.

“I’ve granted you access privileges. Knowing oneself is the most crucial lesson for every apprentice’s growth.”

Her voice carried an enigmatic undertone: “I look forward to your growth, young Potion Master.”

With that, she vanished like a ghost between the shelves, leaving Luo En alone, his mind swirling with confusion and unease.

After a pause, he decided to follow Kelinna’s suggestion and examine the Compendium of Special Innate Talents. Since she’d already noticed him, evasion was pointless—better to seek answers.

Passing through the barrier, he found a prominent, large archival record at the center. Its cover was made of a shimmering metallic material, etched with intricate runes.

“Compendium of Special Innate Talents…” Luo En whispered the title, his heart racing.

He carefully opened the thick tome, a musty, ancient aura enveloping him as if stepping through millennia.

The first page was a brief preface:

“Special Innate Talent is the rarest gift on the transcendent path. It relies on no bloodline, no race, not even bound by Akasha Records. It is purely the Wheel of Fate’s chance turn—a miracle among countless possibilities…”

“…Innate Talent is innate, unseizable by anyone. Bound to the soul’s depths, even Soul Projection or Body Usurpation cannot strip it from its original owner…”

(End of Chapter)

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