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Chapter 25: Simplified Starlight Elixir - Steady Progress
Chapter 25: Simplified Starlight Elixir - Steady Progress
Luo En studied the material carefully, his perception sharpened by the herb identification ability. He could sense a peculiar rhythm undulating within it.
"Your perceptiveness surprises me", Madame Ellen observed his intense focus. "Most novices fail to detect the 'rhythm' in this material during their first encounter."
Luo En honestly shared his thoughts: "Its vibration frequency resembles the Basic Meditation Rune of spiritual energy but feels..." He paused, searching for words. "...smoother, without that obstructive resistance."
"Excellent description", Madame Ellen nodded approvingly. "This is precisely why starlight elixir stabilizes spiritual energy—it provides an ideal 'rhythm template' that allows energy to flow naturally."
She poured moonlight crystals into a specialized stone mortar: "I'll teach you a simplified version today. While its effect won't match authentic elixir, it's much easier to create."
For the next two hours, she meticulously demonstrated every step—from grinding angles and temperature control to guiding energy waves, each requiring surgical precision.
【Potion brewing experience points +1】
【Basic Alchemy experience points +1】
...
Finally, after relentless effort, Luo En produced a vial of liquid shimmering with faint silver light.
"The color's slightly pale, but overall successful", Madame Ellen examined the vial against the light. "This simplified elixir lasts about three days—enough for one complete spell experiment."
Handing him the bottle, she warned: "Prolonged use creates mild dependency. Best reserved for critical breakthroughs."
Luo En accepted it solemnly: "Thank you for your guidance, madam."
"Don't thank me", she waved dismissively. "I'm just curious about that deceased apprentice's research. If you truly perfect it, show me."
After work, Luo En left the Herbal Medicine Shop with the vial.
Today's gains extended beyond the potion itself. His understanding of potion brewing—particularly energy wave guidance—had deepened significantly.
Walking back to his dormitory, Madame Ellen's words echoed:
"In potion brewing, the most crucial element isn't the materials themselves, but harmonizing their energies."
This philosophy mirrored his meditation discoveries.
Whether spiritual energy circulation or potion material fusion, both seemed governed by universal principles.
Back in his room, Luo En organized his notes. Today's elixir-making deepened his comprehension of spiritual energy, especially the "ideal rhythm" concept.
After updating his notes, he retrieved his training wooden sword and practiced the Solar Corona Swordsmanship.
Each slash synchronized with his breathing rhythm, movements growing increasingly fluid.
【Foundational Swordsmanship experience points +3】
...
【Progress: Foundational Swordsmanship (Novice 28/50)】
That night, Luo En reopened the Basic Meditation Manual. Today's potion-making insights offered new applications for meditation.
【Basic Meditation commenced】
In his consciousness space, he attempted simulating the elixir's fluid rhythm. Though imperfect, the effort proved rewarding.
【Basic Meditation experience points +1】
...
【Progress: Basic Meditation (Novice 48/100)】
"Halfway through already", Luo En murmured, viewing his interface with anticipation.
At this pace—with profession bonuses—he could reach Basic Meditation's proficient level within a month.
Tidying scattered notes, he prepared for rest. Tomorrow promised new challenges requiring peak spiritual condition.
...
Luo En's thoughts churned restlessly.
Lying awake, Darend's death replayed endlessly.
After all, his dual souls—one a fledgling adult from his past life, the other a pampered baron's young noble—had never faced such visceral horror of life and death.
During the fight, adrenaline might have numbed him, but now in quiet darkness, the victim's twisted form and final anguished gasp haunted him increasingly.
Actually, during the frantic battle, Luo En had sensed furtive gazes. Through his enhanced perception from multiple physique forging and class advancement, he'd detected faint life signs from corridor rooms.
Those fellow candidate apprentices had hidden behind doors, peering through cracks, only emerging after Holt arrived with the enforcers.
"Heh, typical Black Mist Jungle survival rules", he mused bitterly. "The weak always waited in shadows for the strong to decide outcomes before choosing allegiance."
...
After finishing Madame Ellen's work and his daily practice, dusk approached.
Entering the communal dining hall, Luo En immediately sensed tension.
Normally sparse at this hour, the hall now brimmed with people. Stranger still, the usually scattered candidate apprentices clustered together, eyes tracking his every movement.
"That's Luo En? Heard he soloed the mutated Darend."
"And he used just a wooden sword!"
"He works at Holt's herbal shop now. Even Holt—"
Murmurs surrounded him as he coldly carried his tray to an empty corner seat.
A lanky youth approached: "Luo En, mind if I sit here?"
Luo En recognized him as a fellow Black Mist Jungle arrival, though names blurred in memory.
Before answering, more voices interrupted:
"Luo En, heard you got Darend's spell? Mind sharing?"
"I've got Mana Shard Fragments for exchange—"
He set down his black bread, expression hardening: "Sorry, busy."
Rising with his tray, he barely stood before more surrounded him, voices overlapping.
He prepared to snap when a familiar voice cut through: "Make way."
(End of Chapter)
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