Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 454 The Witch King's Grimoire
Half a day later, in the afternoon, in the potion room of the Feathered Serpent Pavilion, Locke used only one set of materials to refine the Abyss Werewolf Transformation Potion.

The old black wizard's eyes gleamed greedily at the purplish-black potion bottle in Locke's hand, and he reached out to grab it. But the next moment, his hand fell empty, and he suddenly awoke with a start, looking at Locke as if waking from a deep dream.

The old black wizard chuckled, "As expected of the Eye Demon Wizard."

"They only used one set of materials and half a day to prepare a bottle of this Abyssal Werewolf Transformation Potion for me. If any of my friends need a high-difficulty potion prepared in the future, I will recommend them to you."

“I originally came here just to give it a try, without having high hopes, after all, you are too young. If I hadn’t seen your name on the list of potion masters invited by Grand Wizard Sula, I would hardly have seen you.”

Locke understood; so that's how he was discovered by the old black wizard.

That's true. As long as you do something related to potions, whether it's good or bad, once it gets out, it will bring you a certain reputation.

Locke said, "Give me the magic book, and I'll give you the potion."

“We have a contract that stipulates that you cannot deceive me, give me counterfeit goods, or give me a magic book with deliberately incomplete knowledge, and in return, I must make you leave the Land of the Six Towers.”

"Although the contracts monitored by the Eye of Truth can still be exploited, these loopholes are not easy to exploit, and I don't have the time to get entangled with you."

The old black wizard chuckled. "Of course, we're all decent people, busy folks with our own things to do."

The old black wizard handed the magic box to Locke while chanting a spell. The magic box opened instantly, and Locke immediately handed him the Abyss Werewolf Transformation Potion.

Locke picked up the grimoire and immediately began to look through it. Sure enough, it was a complete set of first-circle archaeological magic, and its approach continued the approach of the previous Tombstone Grimoire.

Although some ideas might not align due to different versions, Locke can use his own thinking to figure out the specific details of the missing parts.

This is not a problem for a first-ring wizard.

The key point is that this is how the knowledge of dark wizards is passed down, and it's difficult for one to read it as comfortably as reading the materials of white wizards.

Locke quickly scanned the Wizard King's Codex. "So that's how it is. The archaeology of the first stage studies these kinds of things. No wonder it's called the Wizard King's Codex."

From the grimoire, Locke could discover that many first-level archaeology spells were more complex than apprentice-level spells. For example, the apprentice-level archaeology spell was [Historical Projection], while the first-level archaeology spell was [Historical Recreation].

The apprentice-level magic is [Summon Tomb Spirit], while the first-circle archaeology magic [Summon Tomb Spirit] is a broad category, which is further subdivided into several summoning spells!

For example, summoning the King of the Tomb, summoning earthbound spirits, summoning tomb guardians...

This entire set of spells encompasses a complete lineage of spells and knowledge from a single archaeological discipline.

Locke was greatly impressed, especially by the section on the bloodlines of ancient creatures, which was incredibly detailed, far exceeding the apprentice level of knowledge on ancient life.

"Hmm? This contains a lot of information about ancient creatures. It even mentions that there are second-ring level creatures in the Three-Eyed Tiger Cat race, namely the cat king in each Three-Eyed Tiger Cat tribe."

Locke was amazed. "Archaeologists, through archaeological magic and the use of historical reconstruction, overcame the complex effects of magical pressure and the loss of information from negative energy particle fields, and discovered an important mechanism for the advancement of the Three-Eyed Tiger Cat race."

"The Three-Eyed Tiger Cat King is an acquired achievement, meaning that through acquired means, the Three-Eyed Tiger Cat can become a second-ring creature."

"However, the specific advancement mechanism is unclear and is still under study..."

Locke felt a little disappointed, but that was understandable, since there were relatively few archaeologists like himself who primarily studied the Three-Eyed Tiger Cat. Locke looked at the Wizard King's Codex; the first-level archaeology was vastly different from the apprentice level.

If an apprentice-level archaeology course is like reading a single page of a book, then a first-level archaeology course is like reading an entire book.

The amount and level of the Modo languages ​​that need to be read are completely different.

Moreover, first-level archaeology spells can overcome more complex magical pressure changes, and can even be used to read damaged negative energy particle fields as if they were intact.

This involves an idea—contrast.

The damaged negative energy particle field is beyond repair, but by comparing different details of the same negative energy particle field, the original negative energy particle field can be found, and the details of the lost part can be inferred.

It also allows for comparison of negative energy particle fields that are different but have similar or related environments, using this comparative method to increase the accuracy of inferences.

This is equivalent to having a reference book for yourself.

Whenever a damaged negative energy particle field is discovered, reference books are consulted to find similar negative energy particle fields. Through comparison, relevant details are deduced.

This method allows us to see into the distant past while minimizing the impact of powerful magical pressure and the passage of time on the negative energy particle field.

Locke immediately understood. "So, the work of an archaeologist in the first stage is all about experience. Those experienced archaeology professors naturally have more detailed reference books and a higher accuracy rate in their predictions than newer archaeology professors."

“Or… I can simply buy a reference book from an experienced archaeology professor, which would immediately make up for this shortcoming.” Locke realized, “Therefore, for archaeologists at the first stage, the existence of this reference book makes historical materials extremely valuable.”

"Whoever reads more historical materials is a better archaeologist. Of course, for this reference book to be useful, it also needs to be easy to compile, that is, the spell model needs to be reasonably constructed."

"The archaeologists have given this reference book a name: 'Supreme Master.' In other words, an archaeologist at the first level needs to create their own 'Supreme Master.'"

Locke looked up at the old black wizard in front of him, and saw that the old black wizard, overjoyed, did not hesitate at all and drank the potion directly.

Immediately, he covered his throat and mouth, and blood was seen flowing from his seven orifices.

"Locke, what's wrong with him?" Alicia turned to look at Locke worriedly, fearing that there was something wrong with the potion. However, Locke had already signed a contract with the Eye of Truth to protect him, and if he provided a fake potion, he would be punished by the Eye of Truth.

The old black wizard covered his mouth and nose, groaning in pain, while waving his hand and saying, "It's alright, it's alright."

"I just drank the potion as a precaution. I've had the experience of getting a treasure and being reluctant to use it, holding it in my hands all the time, only to have it stolen from me after a few days. So I just drank it."

"This potion...it's just right. This is the feeling."

"I have already received the bloodline of the ancient creature Howling Moon Wolf. After taking this Abyss Werewolf Transformation Potion, I will become a special and powerful werewolf."

"My life level will be elevated, my lifespan will increase, and I will have more time and greater talent to pursue becoming a second-circle wizard."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

As the old black wizard roared with laughter, his body suddenly swelled up and he went berserk, tearing at his face with his claws, peeling off skin bit by bit. Then a silver wolf head emerged from it, the werewolf still laughing, its teeth clenching and unclenching...

(End of this chapter)