Chapter 33: Arcane Seed
Chapter 33: Arcane Seed
"Arcane Seed?" Before Karl could ask, Eve Dorn's expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly said, "Lev, don't forget what you promised me!"
"Of course." Elder Lev nodded, his voice filled with melancholy. He waved for everyone else to leave, leaving only Aya and Xiaonan.
He continued, "I won't forget what I promised you. The Arcane Seed on my body originally belonged to the Donn Clan, and I will return it to them."
"Hmph!" Eve snorted coldly, "You'd better remember that if it weren't for the Arcane Seed on your body, I wouldn't have come to help."
Karl raised an eyebrow.
Elder Lev was definitely not an ordinary person. Possessing Breath Techniques, Martial Arts, and an Arcane Seed, it was a mystery how he had ended up in such a state.
"Sorry."
Turning around, Elder Lev smiled apologetically at Karl, "I can't transfer the Arcane Seed to you, but I do know a lot about the knowledge related to it."
"It's okay." Karl shook his head, "Knowledge is also a form of wealth."
"Knowledge is also a form of wealth?" Elder Lev murmured, his eyes losing focus, "These words should be remembered by everyone. Even an old fellow like me has value."
"Then..." Karl asked curiously, "Where did the Arcane Seed originate from?"
"The Arcane Seed's origins are so ancient that they are untraceable, perhaps even before the fall of the Moon Goddess." Elder Lev shook his head, "My Arcane Seed can be traced back to the Griffin Duke, and others' Arcane Seeds also come from a particular Duke."
The Arcane Seed originated from a Duke?
As far as Karl knew, this world did not have a true kingdom, and naturally, there were no kings, only numerous dukes occupying various regions.
The most famous were the Nine Great Dukes.
The Thael Duke, one of the Nine, was known for his brutality and madness.
In this world, being a duke was not just a title but also a symbol of strength, authority, and power.
Each duke possessed formidable martial prowess.
This was in stark contrast to the Gando Kingdom.
Karl continued his inquiry, "How can one master the power of the Arcane Seed?"
"If the person bearing the Arcane Seed is still alive, they can transfer it to another." Elder Lev replied, "If they are dead, then an Arcane Seed is needed to activate it, but this must be done quickly. Without Vital Energy to nurture it, the Arcane Seed will dissipate."
"An Arcane Seed?" Karl's eyes flickered, "Do you have one?"
"Hmm..." Elder Lev looked at him in surprise, but instead of asking if Karl had an Arcane Seed, he said, "Not everyone can bear the Arcane Seed."
"In fact, the vast majority of people cannot possess the power of the Arcane Seed, even at the cost of their lives."
Karl's expression turned solemn.
"Why?"
"I'm not sure." Elder Lev shook his head, "To possess the power of the Arcane Seed, one must undergo a trial. Success in the trial naturally leads to possessing its power."
"If not successful..."
"You'll likely die."
Karl furrowed his brows.
With only one life, he was unwilling to take this chance. Should he continue analyzing, but he feared there wasn't enough time; the Arcane Seed's pattern in the solidified liquid was becoming blurred.
"Of course."
Elder Lev continued, "If you're a Knight Attendant, I have a method to ensure your survival, but if it doesn't work, you'll need a period of rest to recover."
This method wasn't unique to him; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many Knight Attendants willing to try accepting the Arcane Seed. People always valued their lives.
"Oh!"
Karl felt relieved and asked with a smile, "In that case, can one possess the Arcane Seed with a hundred percent certainty?"
"How so?" Elder Lev shook his head, "If it doesn't work once, it doesn't mean it'll never work. Without the talent, even a Knight Attendant won't succeed."
Hmm?
This is similar to the Wizard's Talent, without which one cannot learn Spells.
It's unclear whether the Arcane Talent overlaps with the Wizard's Talent. If they do, then Karl could give it a try.
"There's one more thing."
Elder Lev spoke up, "Arcane Seals possess mysterious powers, and some of the more powerful ones are incredibly profound. However, once you accept an Arcane Seal, it becomes challenging to continue on the path of a Knight."
"Even with the Beast Meat, it's the same. Unless you transfer the Arcane Seal to someone else."
"Wait a moment!" Karl raised his hand, his expression turning solemn. "You just said..."
"Beast Meat?"
"Yes." Elder Lev nodded, "Beast Meat contains the power of life and can aid a Knight's cultivation. Haven't you heard of it?"
Karl had heard of it.
Of course, he had! In the Gando Kingdom, Beast Meat was an extremely rare commodity, with only a select few qualified to consume it.
The Life Elixir that aids Knight Attendants in their promotion to Knights is said to be refined from Beast Meat.
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Karl had never even dared to think about such things before.
He immediately asked, "Does Black have any channels to obtain Beast Meat?"
"This..." Elder Lev hesitated, "The underground Beast lairs are controlled by several major forces in the city, making it difficult for outsiders to obtain. However, you can exchange Black Stones for it with the City Guard."
"But regardless of the channel, the supply is not substantial."
Karl felt relieved.
As long as it's available! A small supply and difficult to obtain is still better than nothing.
"Uncle."
Aya spoke up at the right moment, "I've recently collected some Soul Powder. I wonder when you'll be free?"
Karl's expression turned pensive.
If he agreed at this moment, it would not only mean a continuation of their cooperation but also a closer relationship than before.
If he didn't agree,
the loss wouldn't be significant, but whether it was Beast Meat or something else, he might need to find another source.
"This is the Arcane Seed." Elder Lev, seeing his hesitation, took out an object from his pocket and said, "Consider it a gift for our first meeting."
"Hmm..." Karl looked at him, surprised, then smiled indifferently, "Thanks!"
He turned to Aya, "Let's do the trade in two days."
"Do you have any urgent needs? You can make a list, and I'll find a way to deliver it."
"Great!" Aya exclaimed with delight.
A smile also appeared on Elder Lev's face.
"Since we're going to thoroughly understand the Foreign World anyway, we might as well start with Aya's group."
"It's familiar, more convenient, and safer. Consider it cultivating a proxy."
Back in the Fragment of the Divine Domain, Karl put down the object in his hand and summoned his status panel with a wave.
Name: Karl (Master of the Fragment of the Divine Domain)
Constitution: 0.78
Psychic Energy: 1.25
Source Quality: 0
Occupation: Knight Attendant, Apprentice Wizard
With a constant supply of Light of Wisdom Potion, Karl's Psychic Energy had already climbed to 1.25 in a short time. However, long-term consumption of the same potion would cause the body to develop resistance, and Light of Wisdom was no exception.
Nowadays.
The effects of the potion were only half as effective as they were at the beginning.
But for Karl, this was already sufficient. At least until he became an Intermediate Apprentice, he wouldn't have to worry about finding potions to increase his Psychic Energy.
Additionally, with his current Psychic Energy, he was already qualified to learn the second Zero-Circle Spell.
However, firstly, Eve wasn't at home.
Secondly, revealing his Talent abruptly might attract envy from others, so he temporarily refrained from seeking it out.
"Without a channel for Spells, I might as well try Arcane Seals first. After all, Arcane Seals can be removed from the body at any time, and at most, I'll only waste a few days of rest."
Karl took out the Arcane Seed, deep in thought.
(End of Chapter)
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