Hogwarts starts with stealing power.

The witch was very excited after hearing Lin Xia's words and said, "That couldn't be better!"
When I use magic, I often find my wand somewhat inconvenient; it doesn't quite bring out the full power of the spells I want.

"Yes, sometimes it gets unruly. If there were a wand that could solve this problem, I'd really appreciate it. I can't wait to write to you."

Lin Xia looked at the witch with a smile, without pointing out that the reason she couldn't use her wand to unleash the power of the spell she wanted was because she hadn't manipulated the magic precisely.

The amount of power a spell can exert has nothing to do with the wand.

A wand is merely a signal relay. Unless it's a special wand like the Binding Wand that has specific enhancements for a particular type of magic, a wand is just an ordinary signal relay.

Its function is simply to convert the spell in a simpler and more convenient way, while also concentrating some of the power that the spell has dissipated, making it more focused.

As for the power and precision of this spell, it depends entirely on how much power the user inputs.

When the person casting the spell is careless in their use of magic and does not pursue strength and precision, the spell will naturally not be able to exert a powerful effect.

It would be incredible if an ordinary person used a wand and cast a spell that dramatically changed the spell, making it as powerful as that of a high-ranking wizard.

People don't like to hear the truth; they prefer to accept what they believe to be fact.

Therefore, Lin Xia did not say much about this. The witch's words gave her another inspiration: perhaps she could create a wand that was easy to operate.

As a signal relay, the wand might also serve to collect magical energy, amplifying the emitted spells.

Upon closer reflection, it's not a difficult task.

But this kind of wand is only useful to people with average talent, like witches.

For gifted wizards, once they use such a wand, they need to make subtle adjustments if they want to maintain the accuracy and precision of the spells they cast.

This might be a bit troublesome for them.

Having resolved the issue of the binding wand, Lin Xia declined the witch's enthusiastic invitation to have lunch together and instead went to another floor.

One department on this floor is the research department, where a group of special alchemists are waiting to meet her.

“I think we should solve this problem ourselves, rather than seeking help from a wizard who hasn’t shown any talent in alchemy. He’s just a good potion maker, not a good alchemist!”

"No, you can't deny that some of her research products seem to have nothing to do with alchemy, but after disassembling the products, you find that they also use many ingenious alchemical techniques."

"We shouldn't have chosen a minor wizard; it would have made us look useless."

"Okay, if you find us useful, then tell us your ideas now, and where the next steps for improvement lie?"

After repeated discussions among the alchemists, they still couldn't find a direction and decided to seek Lin Xia's help.

Judging from some of the products Lin Xia has launched in the past, she herself has extremely high alchemical skills, no less than them.

They couldn't replicate the products Lin Xia launched; that's the gap.

Even if they disassemble the product from scratch and understand the principles and architecture used inside, they still cannot completely replicate it.

Because there are some techniques that, even if you know them, you simply can't use them.

Of course, the real reason they sought Lin Xia's help was because they couldn't get in touch with Master Nico.

If we could have gotten in touch, this meeting with Lin Xia wouldn't have happened.

Although their alchemy team was affiliated with Nicolas Flamel and publicly claimed to be Master Flamel's team.

But in reality, only they themselves knew that they had never signed any contractual relationship with Master Nico.

This kind of following is merely following out of admiration.

Nico sometimes answers their questions, mostly out of fans' admiration for their idol. The idol is happy to answer their questions.

This time, in their research on the alchemical glasses, they received very detailed guidance from Nico.

However, this guidance was also carried out under the leadership of the Ministry of Magic.

Without the Ministry of Magic's intervention, they wouldn't have received such detailed guidance from Nico.

Because their own people knew about this, they panicked when they couldn't contact Master Nico regarding the modification of the alchemical glasses.

They couldn't contact Master Nicholas, which meant the Ministry of Magic couldn't contact him either.

The Ministry of Magic was even more anxious than they were, so when they suggested that they might seek Lin Xia's help, the Ministry of Magic immediately facilitated this meeting.

The alchemist team knew that Lin Xia's visit to the Ministry of Magic was not only to communicate with them, but also to resolve the issue of the Binding Wand from the Aurors.

I thought I'd have to wait a while, but to my surprise, she finished the problem before morning even ended and was already at their department entrance.

This was Lin Xia's first meeting with the alchemist team. They were much older than she had imagined, each with gray hair.

Even the youngest member looks to be in his forties or fifties.

Not only was she surprised by the age of this group of people, but this group of people were also surprised by Lin Xia's youth.

Although they had expected that she was a minor, Lin Xia was even more naive than they had imagined, like a little girl.

Of course, it is not accurate to use the word "girl" to describe a genius who has already achieved success in the field of research. After all, Lin Xia is no different from an adult wizard in terms of appearance and height. They are just amazed by her youth.

After exchanging greetings, Lin Xia got straight to the point: "We're both researchers, so let's conduct this negotiation in a researcher's manner. I won't beat around the bush. What do you need me for?"

The alchemists looked at each other in silence for a long while before one of them, who appeared to be an elder, spoke up:
"We want you to provide some ideas on how to reduce the mental energy requirements of the Alchemy Glasses. We have conducted many experiments, and within the existing framework, the mental energy requirements cannot be reduced any further."

Lin Xia raised an eyebrow and said, "I am very interested in the alchemical glasses. After coming into contact with the glasses, I realized that it is an invention that is ahead of its time. It can connect all of us wizards in the same virtual wizard network."

"However, when I used it, I realized that these glasses have a high requirement for mental strength. For underage wizards, very few people can meet the standard for these glasses."

This standard is not universally applicable even when applied to adult wizards.

Lowering the mental strength requirements could open up a much wider world for the Alchemist Glasses. After all, the wizarding world isn't just about wizards; there are many other beings categorized as similar. They, too, need this invisible wizarding network to connect with each other. Wizards need allies, and so do others. What do you think?

A younger alchemist spoke up: "You make it sound so easy, but do you know how difficult it is to modify the requirements for the use of mental power within an existing framework?"

Without sufficient mental strength, the relevant magic rune array cannot be activated. So it's not a question of whether it can be used or not, nor is it a question of using only half and the other half being unusable.

Rather, if certain runes cannot be activated, the alchemical glasses will be unusable, unable to even display a normal image.

Lin Xia asked in confusion, "I've heard you keep saying that the existing framework can't meet our requirements, so why don't you change the framework?"

The alchemists were taken aback. The relatively young alchemist among them replied, "Modify the framework? We don't have that ability. Only Master Nico can do it."

Lin Xia spread her hands, "I don't think you've figured out why you asked me to come here."

If you believe that only Master Nico is capable of altering the existing framework, then why invite me here?
Even though I have some knowledge of alchemy, I can't possibly compare to Master Nico.

The young alchemist's face flushed red, and he was about to say something when the older alchemist interrupted him.

The elderly man stared intently at Lin Xia and asked, "To solve the problem of reducing the need for mental energy, must we modify the existing framework? Can't we look for solutions from other angles?"

Lin Xia pondered for a moment and said, "I think modifying the existing framework is the most efficient and feasible method."

You could release several versions of the alchemical glasses, including a basic version, a full version, and an even more impressive collector's edition.

She paused, then said, "Is there another way? Perhaps, but I'm not sure. I need to look at the structural diagrams of your alchemical glasses before I can think of any other solutions."

After a long and heated exchange, Lin Xia finally revealed his purpose: he needed the structural diagram of the Alchemist's Eye.

This kind of construction diagram is not an ordinary construction diagram. It will show all the details clearly, and even the core magic rune array diagram will be shown.

It can be said that once Lin Xia obtains the blueprints and understands all the steps involved, he can create a pair of alchemical glasses all by himself, even without the help of others.

The only difference is time.

Having a team to help you will make things faster, while going it alone will be slower.

"You want the blueprints for the alchemical glasses?"

The young alchemist exclaimed in surprise, and the other alchemists couldn't help but look around and chat with their companions.

"How dare she come up with such an idea, acquiring our knowledge without any effort!"

"We absolutely cannot agree to her demands! She's a robber! No, she's a thief, even worse than a robber!"

"Has she gotten so used to being called a genius that she actually thinks she is?"

Before the elderly alchemist could answer, the other alchemists were already chattering away, practically turning the entire office upside down!

Lin Xia calmly observed the alchemists, remaining relaxed and uncommenting their discussion.

The elder looked intently at Lin Xia and said, "Young man, you are very confident. Although I don't know where your confidence comes from, it's impossible for you to obtain the blueprints for the alchemical glasses without lifting a finger."

Lin Xia smiled slightly, "I'm not taking without giving anything in return. I can sign a series of conditions to ensure that I will never leak the blueprints for the alchemical glasses."

"There's one more thing, and I think everyone here should be very clear about it. Modification isn't something that can be done in the air. You can't expect me to come up with a specific and feasible modification plan without showing me the structural diagram of the alchemical glasses. That's impossible."

She seemed to be thinking about something and said thoughtfully, "Perhaps if I become one of you and join you, you will feel more identification with me."

If necessary, I'd be willing to join you.

These words infuriated the alchemists.

It's as if they'll let Lin Xia join them if she wants to.

This group represents the pinnacle of alchemy beyond the highest echelons of the wizarding world. Every wizard who wants to join undergoes rigorous screening and a series of examinations.

How could they possibly make an exception and let Lin Xia join over such a trivial matter? Besides, is she even qualified?

Lin Xia glanced around at them, seemingly understanding their thoughts. A smile played on her lips as she softly said:

"I believe that if I can solve a problem that none of you can solve, it will prove that my alchemy skills are comparable to yours."

Given that, wouldn't it be a logical thing to join in?
There was another sentence Lin Xia didn't say, but some of the older alchemists probably already understood it.

If I solved the problem that none of you could solve, does that mean my alchemy skills are better than yours?
Although there is a hierarchy of seniority in the wizarding world, it is also believed that the most knowledgeable person comes first. Whoever possesses more knowledge is considered the truth and the one who speaks for the world.

After a long pause, the older alchemist spoke up: "We need some time to discuss this."

Lin Xia nodded and said, "I will take the last express train back to Hogwarts at 5 p.m., and I hope to receive your reply before then."

I'm still a student, after all, and can't leave school often. If we don't reach an agreement this time, I don't know when we'll have another chance to communicate. I hope for a good outcome so I can get started on my work as soon as possible.

After Lin Xia finished speaking, she stepped forward and left the research department.

She didn't know how this group of people would choose, but Lin Xia knew that the advantage lay with her.

She wasn't originally interested in the alchemical glasses, so getting the blueprints this time would be a pleasant surprise, but not getting them wouldn't be a big disappointment.

I wonder what Master Nico is busy with. If I had her guidance, this problem could be solved quickly. Why bother going to her?

After Lin Xia left, the group had a serious discussion that was almost like an argument.

One faction believed that they could not agree, thinking that Lin Xia was too arrogant and too young, and her strength was not guaranteed.

The other group thought it was worth a try. They believed that if Lin Xia joined their team, then the solutions she proposed would be completed by their team.

Seeking help from outsiders and seeking help from oneself are two different things. (End of Chapter)