Hogwarts starts with stealing power.

Chapter 676 Evil God's Whispers and Inner Demons

The twins' [Inspiration] potion is an improvement on the previous Wisdom Potion.

Lin Xia had bought the potion of wisdom before, and after a little research, she knew what principle they used.

It's just using the wings of the Billywig bug as raw material, with a touch of the illusion of thought resonance.

Their method was very crude, but they added an ingredient that could effectively blend the wings of the Billywig beetle into the liquid.

This ingredient is the finishing touch to the entire potion of wisdom, so the potion of wisdom is somewhat interesting, but not much.

This time, just by looking at the proportions on the [Inspiration and Creativity] potion, Lin Xia felt that the Weasley twins had made significant improvements.

They retained the excellent ingredients from the potion of wisdom as a fusion agent, and also reduced the amount of Billywig's wings that needed to be added.

Although the quantity has decreased, the mental resonance effect brought about by the wings has not diminished.

However, the potion of wisdom is too crude, so more wings need to be added to achieve a better effect.

Now, with a better formula, just a little bit of wings is enough to achieve the same state as before.

In addition, they added some rarer magical plants.

These magical plants are difficult to buy through conventional channels, but they are not rare items through the resources of the laboratory. The twins have made good use of the advantages of the laboratory.

After observing the [Inspiration and Creativity] potion, Lin Xia picked up the report written by Draco and Hermione.

Draco's report was a standard analysis of the ingredients, and based on the proportions of the ingredients, it was clear that there was nothing wrong with the potion.

Hermione's report was quite interesting; she kept very detailed records of some of the data.

"This doesn't seem like data that can be analyzed simply from the composition," Lin Xia said, raising an eyebrow slightly.

Later on, Hermione even described in detail the rejection reactions that would occur after taking the potion.

Lin Xia was certain that Hermione had personally taken the potion and was using her own experience as the basis for her report.

Lin Xia shook her head slightly. Hermione did this because she didn't trust that the potions developed by the Weasley twins were truly worthwhile, so she decided to take them herself and experience the effects of the [Inspiration] potion.

Because the side effects of this [Inspiration] potion were minimal, Hermione was not in any danger doing this.

But you can't do that next time.

As a researcher, it is extremely dangerous to rashly take unknown and unproven potions.

Researchers should use their brains more for exploring knowledge than for venturing into the unknown.

Lin Xia decided to find an opportunity to talk to Hermione tomorrow and tell her not to be so impulsive next time.

After reading the two reports, she had a general understanding of the [Inspiration and Creativity] potion.

Lin Xia then took out some magic potion and placed it in the research equipment she had set up in the golden wooden house for observation.

While observing, a thought flashed through her mind: could she perform divination on this potion?

A premonition surfaced again, and the thoughts in her mind gave her a positive answer.

Following her intuition, Lin Xia immediately took out her divination tortoise shell and performed a divination on the [Inspiration and Wisdom] potion.

After she completed the divination ritual, the divination result was "auspicious".

The moment the results came out, a scene naturally flashed through her mind.

It was a more exquisitely and luxuriously decorated laboratory. Lin Xia recognized some of the equipment inside, but not others.

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out.

Lin Xia first saw George, then Fred. The two looked almost identical, with only minor differences.

However, Lin Xia did not distinguish between the two from subtle details, but rather from their different temperaments.

Because of their different temperaments, the aura they exude is also different.

For Lin Xia, who had cultivated a martial art, observing qi was much simpler than observing people.

“George, I’ve suddenly had an idea! We can improve the [Inspiration] potion,” Fred said excitedly.

His features were handsome and deep-set, giving him a more mature and charming appearance, almost like he came from more than ten years in the future.

George: "You mean the 'Inspiration' potion? Let me think, that's a potion we invented in school many years ago."

Researching this potion was a wonderful time; it was the first time we discovered that research could be conducted in a more structured way, making it both fun and impactful.

He asked with great interest, "Why did you suddenly think of this magic potion?"

Fred: "I had a dream last night that gave me some inspiration, and I suddenly had some ideas. Let's come over and configure them right away."

He pointed out the ingredients to be added, down to the exact gram and each step, while his hands never stopped moving.

A short while later, a brand new [Inspiration and Creativity] potion appeared in front of the two of them, and also in front of Lin Xia.

This scene appears to contain a lot of information, but it is actually fleeting.

Lin Xia carefully examined the new potion. Its color was completely different from the current one; this potion was more like the color of the first potion of wisdom.

Clean and clear.

However, compared to the potion of wisdom, it has an added sense of transparency.

The potion that is now made is somewhat milky white.

The video clip pauses here.

Lin Xia's consciousness returned to reality. She stared at the milky-white potion in her hand for a while, and wrote the word "Qualified" on the final test report.

The clip shows that there are no problems with promoting the [Inspiration and Cleverness] potion.

Since her intuition had already given her a prediction of the future, she decided not to spend any more time on further, more detailed testing.

We'll skip the observation results and start looking for volunteers to conduct the experiment tomorrow.

After observing the potion, she began to study spatial transfer in the other world.

Today she used spatial teleportation many times and had some ideas. She opened her magic book and wrote them down, planning to experiment with them again tomorrow.

After writing down her thoughts, Lin Xia had another idea.

Currently, her use of spatial teleportation within the Otherworld is limited to within Hogwarts.

她尝试过从2楼转移到4楼，又从4楼转移到5楼，5楼转移到2楼……

Although this method of moving up and down is somewhat clumsy, it can undoubtedly circumvent Hogwarts' restriction against "Apparition".

Lin Xia thought to herself, if she didn't transfer inside the school castle, but instead transferred from inside the castle to outside, she wondered how much magic power it would cost.

"I have a feeling that something strange will happen from inside the school to outside the school. Hmm, I'll have to find some time tomorrow to verify it."

After doing all this, Lin Xia reached out and touched her newly formed right heart.

This heart beats in sync with the heart on her left, as if it were originally part of her body.

Lin Xia's eyes darkened slightly; she couldn't fully activate the power of her right heart yet. But putting it off indefinitely wasn't a good idea; she still needed to find an opportunity to go to Hogwarts.

After finishing her tasks for the day, Lin Xia resumed her daily practice.

She calmed her mind, as Professor Snape had described, and meditated.

This is her daily routine, and it has become an instinct for her.

In fact, some unusual phenomena may occur during the cultivation process, but she calls these phenomena "inner demons".

Once the mind is lost and invaded by inner demons, practicing martial arts will lead to qi deviation and demonic possession.

Therefore, resisting inner demons is something every cultivator must do.

Lin Xia was quite talented in her previous life, and in this life, with this body, she is even more talented. With strong resistance, the inner demons cannot interfere with her.

As for whether the power of the evil god's ramblings or the power of the inner demons is greater, Lin Xia really can't judge.

By activating the "Nine Heavens Profound Yang Secret Record," she could block out the evil god's ramblings.

The evil god's ramblings only caused her body to feel slightly hot; they were not unbearable.

However, in her previous life, every time she advanced in her career, she would encounter inner demons, which were even more terrifying to her.

Once one loses control of their mind and goes mad, not only will their martial arts be completely ruined, but they may also be possessed and invaded by their inner demons, becoming another person, with their soul being completely devoured by the inner demons.

While the ravings of evil gods in the wizarding world might at least give you a chance to survive, inner demons won't give you that opportunity.

Early the next morning.

Lin Xia was running on the lawn outside the school when she saw the Gryffindor and Slytherin teams starting their training.

Harry was closely watched by Captain Wood in Gryffindor's team, and he had to perform one difficult move after another while riding a flying broomstick.

The anti-vertigo test, in particular, made even some ordinary wizards shake their heads, feeling like they were suffering.

To Lin Xia's surprise, she also saw Ron, Neville, and Mikel on the Gryffindor team.

They also saw Lin Xia, broke away from the team, and ran to Lin Xia's side to run with her.

Before they could even exchange a word, a loud voice interrupted them.

"Lin Xia!"

Draco's voice came from not far ahead, waving at Lin Xia.

Lin Xia led the group to Draco's position, and Draco joined the group to run together.

As Lin Xia ran, she asked, her breathing even, "Why are you all up so early today?"

Ron: "When Harry woke up this morning, I woke up too. I was bored in bed and couldn't fall back asleep, so I got up and joined Harry in training."

I made quite a commotion when I got up, and Neville and Mikel were woken up. They couldn't sleep either, so they came along too.

Draco didn't speak; his habits had long been synchronized with Lin Xia's.

When Lin Xia decided to go for a run every morning, he joined her.

At first, he couldn't keep up with Lin Xia's speed, but as he practiced the technique for longer and longer, his physical fitness was greatly enhanced, and he gradually became able to keep up.

Moreover, his cultivation method differs from Lin Xia's; it involves the accumulation of precious demonic plants, which can be rapidly converted into power.

In addition, there are not many complicated cultivation paths, so purely in terms of cultivation progress, Draco is actually faster than Lin Xia.

However, this cultivation method also has a drawback: once the supply of precious magical plants that Draco needs in the later stages is insufficient, the cultivation speed will be greatly slowed down, and the method will also devour his own vital energy.

Therefore, those who cultivate the "Purple Gold Profound Gang Secret Record" are generally there to assist the head of the family.

After being verified by countless people, the "Nine Heavens Profound Yang Secret Record" is the most orthodox, balanced, and comprehensive cultivation method.

They ran along, chatting about what they needed to do that day, in a relaxed atmosphere.

The Weasley twins, who were training with the team, were quite envious when they saw this.

“I envy them for not having to train. When will I be able to enjoy the simple joy of running, instead of being stared at by Wood like a ghost or a vengeful spirit?” George said.

“If you just tell Wood now that you want to leave the team, you can join them,” Fred suggested, offering a bad idea.

George shrugged. "Don't even think about it. If I dared to ask Wood to leave the team, he would definitely chop me to pieces."

Fred glanced around and saw that Wood was watching Harry train, ignoring the other team members.

So he nudged George's arm and winked at him.

George immediately understood and slowly retreated with Fred, gradually moving away from the team's training area.

He quickly blended into Lin Xia and the others' running group, suddenly appearing beside them and greeting them.

"Hello you all!"

The sudden appearance of the Weasley twins startled everyone, but Lin Xia had already seen them and didn't think much of it.

"Hello," she replied.

Before the twins could even utter any of the scary jokes they thought were funny, Lin Xia spoke up first:
"Yesterday I reviewed the report submitted by Draco and Hermione, and also carefully studied and analyzed the [Inspiration] potion you created."

I've passed the initial review, and today we'll have volunteers take it to observe the clinical effects of your potion.

The Weasley twins seemed a little nervous when the topic of the drug they were researching came up.

Their bodies tensed, and after a moment of silence, George asked, "Are test subjects easy to find?"

Fred was about to answer, "Do you need our help to find some test subjects?"
But the next second, Lin Xia said, "It should be easy to find. I'll post a call for volunteers first. If we can't find any, we'll think of another way."

George and Fred looked at each other in bewilderment.

They had previously researched some strange and unusual gadgets, and would have people test them before they were officially produced.

However, few people are interested in their gadgets; they usually have to spend some money to find someone to try them out.

This is the first time they've sought out testers without spending any money.

George and Fred thought for a moment, but didn't say anything.

Before Wood could react, the two quickly slipped back from the track to Gryffindor's training area.

George asked in a low voice, "Fred, do you think Lin Xia will have a successful time?"

Fred shook his head: "I don't know, but it might go more smoothly than we think. Lin Xia doesn't seem to be struggling."

George muttered to himself, "Could Lin Xia be hiding the fact that we're the creators and just looking for testers outside...? Once those students hear that it was developed by the two of us, will they really try it?"

Fred patted George on the shoulder: "We can just go and take a look when the time comes, and Lin Xia also said that she would be soliciting submissions publicly."

He laughed and said, "To be honest, if no one is willing to take the [Inspiration] potion, we'll just have to do it ourselves."

(End of this chapter)