Chapter 146: The Third Extraordinary Profession
Chapter 146: The Third Extraordinary Profession
Ryan locked the door to the storage room and began reading the black-covered journal given to him by Abber, which contained the latter's experiences.
However, after reading a few pages, Ryan realized that Abber's records primarily detailed the production of ordinary potions, which, while somewhat informative, were significantly different from the mutation growth potion he intended to create.
Especially the final steps.
Ryan paused, put down the book, and began pacing in the storage room, deep in thought.
"Based on my previous experience with making nutritional meals, if I can successfully create the mutation growth potion, my Beast Tamer profession level should see a significant boost."
"And using the mutation growth potion to feed and nurture Linty, my pet dog, will further provide considerable experience points."
"So, regardless of the potion's actual effects, creating it is essential for me."
"But the mutation growth potion seems vastly different from Abber's ordinary potions. Should I start by making regular potions first?"
At this thought, Ryan suddenly smiled.
"Setting aside whether regular potions can increase my success rate in making the mutation growth potion, I almost forgot, I have a cheat!"
Ryan immediately decided to give it a try.
Although Ryan had never made a potion before, he felt a bit nervous.
But seeing the ten sets of ingredients neatly arranged on the table, Ryan quickly calmed down.
"With so many sets of ingredients, I should be able to succeed at least once!"
"Once I succeed once, the subsequent attempts should be fine."
"Thanks to my cheat, I won't regress but only improve with experience!"
However, before starting, Ryan carefully reviewed the ingredients and the production process for the mutation growth potion from the Beast Tamer Journal:
"1 ounce of golden sunflower, a pair of nocturnal vampire bat wings, and two carrion wolf claws. First, take the golden sunflower..."
Ryan focused his mind and began following the production process for the mutation growth potion.
The first step was to grind one ounce of golden sunflower into powder, add distilled water, dilute and filter it, and thus obtain the golden sunflower extract. The process wasn't complicated. Ryan weighed the required amount of golden sunflower, then used a wooden pestle to crush it.
After a few minutes, Ryan looked at the transparent test tube containing a pale golden liquid, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Perhaps due to his improved physical condition, especially the enhancement of his mental power, Ryan found it relatively easy to successfully prepare the golden sunflower extract in one go.
As the saying goes, a good start is the first step towards success.
This instantly boosted Ryan's confidence!
The second step required drying and grinding the nocturnal vampire bat wings into powder.
For Ryan, who possessed the Level 2 Sorcery 'Scorching Touch,' this process became exceptionally simple.
Ordinary people would have to slowly roast the wings over a candle flame, a slow and exhausting process that also required considerable effort and easily tired them out.
But for Ryan, he used his Sorcery 'Scorching Touch' to control the distance and intensity, making the process much easier.
The final step was to evenly sprinkle the golden sunflower extract and nocturnal vampire bat wing powder onto the carrion wolf claws. Simultaneously, he needed to chant a spell, manipulating the surrounding mystical energy particles to exert some kind of influence.
Clearly, only a Sorcerer Apprentice or other professions capable of manipulating mystical energy particles to some extent could complete this step.
This was why Abber's journal, which recorded ordinary potion-making experiences, wasn't very helpful in creating the mutation growth potion.
Ryan began following the third step, first placing a pair of carrion wolf claws into a beaker, then evenly sprinkling the golden sunflower extract and nocturnal vampire bat wing powder on top.
Immediately after, Ryan recited the spell written in Akkadian from the Beast Tamer Journal:
"Oh, spirited and scorching flame spirit, lively and warm nature sprite, heed my call."
Suddenly, the two specific types of mystical energy particles in the surroundings began to gather towards the carrion wolf claws in the beaker under the combined influence of Ryan's spell and mental power, exerting some mysterious effect.
The carrion wolf claws gradually underwent some peculiar changes.
However, after just two or three seconds, Ryan felt something was amiss!
According to the Beast Tamer Journal, this final step required Ryan to manipulate two types of mystical energy particles.
One was the flame energy particle, which Ryan could manipulate without difficulty. But the other, a green energy particle, was exceptionally challenging for Ryan to control!
"Sizzle~~~"
A burnt smell filled the air, and the carrion wolf claws instantly melted into a pool of pitch-black, mud-like substance.
The first attempt failed! Twelve gold coins' worth of raw materials were wasted, and the result was a flop. Rain silently observed this, contemplating the issue and possible solutions.
However, Rain remained undeterred.
On the contrary, reaching the third step on the first attempt gave Rain a strong desire to try again.
After a few minutes, Rain decided to give it another shot.
"Sizzle~"
Another wave of burnt smell filled the air, and the second batch of materials was ruined.
After two consecutive attempts, Rain felt a mental strain, but he was eager to try again.
A few minutes later, Rain decided to make another attempt.
Step one...
Step three, as Rain recited the incantation again, the green energy particles finally responded to his guidance and merged with the flame energy particles on the carrion wolf's claws.
Success!
Rain's eyes lit up as he saw the contents of the beaker transform into a grayish-green liquid, completely different from the carrion wolf claws, black nocturnal vampire bat powder, and golden sunflower liquid that were initially there.
Suddenly, the system notification sounded:
"Ding! Host has successfully crafted the secret potion 'Mutation Growth Elixir,' triggering the promotion to Beast Tamer (Extraordinary)!"
"Promotion to Beast Tamer requires the following prerequisites: One, Trainer or Alchemist level 3 or higher; Two, Mental Power of 12 points or more; Three, having at least one beast as a tamed companion. Current conditions met. Do you wish to promote to Beast Tamer (Extraordinary)?"
"Note: After promoting to Beast Tamer (Extraordinary), the Trainer profession will be replaced."
Huh! It's a new extraordinary profession!
However, Rain was a bit puzzled. He had crafted the Mutation Growth Elixir, and logically, triggering the Alchemist profession would have made more sense.
Why did it lead to the promotion of the extraordinary profession, Beast Tamer?
Rain pondered this question as he carefully reread the system's description.
'Secret Potion'? Rain noticed the key term. After a moment of thought, he began to understand.
Normal potion crafting wouldn't involve the third step of reciting incantations and manipulating mysterious energy particles with mental power.
Clearly, the Mutation Growth Elixir Rain crafted was not an ordinary potion but a special type known as a 'Secret Potion.'
This explained why the ordinary Alchemist profession wasn't triggered.
Additionally, the prerequisite of having the Trainer profession also played a role, as mentioned in 'Prerequisite One.'
Lastly, the 'Mutation Growth Elixir' itself was likely the reason, as it was used to enhance animals.
Combining all these factors led to the promotion to Beast Tamer (Extraordinary).
Upon seeing this promotion, Rain didn't hesitate and immediately chose 'Yes.'
"Ding! Promotion successful!"
"Promotion to Beast Tamer (Extraordinary) successful! Agility +1, Mental Power +1! Acquired Beast Tamer (Extraordinary) core skills: Beast Affinity Lv.1 (Passive) and Beast's Eye (Active)."
(End of Chapter)
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