Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 171, Section 170: Learning Begins! Flames Bloom!

【Stone Skin Potion】can enhance the toughness of the skin, essentially acting as a defensive magic potion.

The [Rock Solid Potion] has an even more powerful effect, granting users with a constitution level of 30 or lower a temporary status called "Rock Solid".

[Rock Solid: Reduces physical impact damage; increases physical resilience and reduces the effects of crowd control; reduces agility by 10% when active]

It seems to have both advantages and disadvantages, but Ling Xiao understands just how precious this state is!

Although not permanently preserved, it will fade after being subjected to excessive and intense attacks in a short period of time.

But once you've truly faced the sharp teeth and claws of a monster, you'll understand just how useful the "double reduction" of [Rock Solid] really is.

As for the reduction in agility, it doesn't have much impact on the vast majority of survivors.

Because people like Ling Xiao, who are skilled in close combat, are ultimately a minority. Even if others don't reduce their agility, they still can't show off their fancy footwork.

For them.

Making yourself more resilient and surviving the monster's attack as long as possible is equivalent to having an extra life!

Speculation may be mere conjecture, but sales figures don't lie.

【Stone Skin Potion】was almost a best-selling product that rivaled 【Strength Potion】.

If Lingxiao can release [Rockstone Potion] in large quantities.

【Light of Green Hills】This "arms dealer" who doesn't have a potion master and mainly deals in weapons and attack items might be able to get a share of the pie from the guild that specializes in potion business!

And this is just the beginning!

This prescription is the first time the "miracle" of the Flammel Alchemy Manual has been performed!

Ling Xiao then realized.

What kind of enormous impact can a sealed artifact that can be fully utilized have?

The only regret is that Lingxiao can no longer use the [Rockstone Potion].

His second-tier awakened class was already rated S+, which brought a huge boost, not to mention that he also had [Dragon Slayer Beowulf] before that.

Ling Xiao searched the mall and found that the replaced materials, such as the Earth Core Crystal, were more expensive.

The good news is that they are available, and in considerable quantities.

Having acquired the materials and begun preparation, Ling Xiao has now entered the realm of potion making.

They overcame the trial and error process after only three failures.

Upon completion of the fourth attempt, the dark blue-gray potion in the bottle revealed relevant information in the feedback from the [Eye of Secrets].

Rock Essence

They didn't test the drugs themselves, nor did they harm the snow cattle on the ice fields.

Ling Xiao had an idea.

Don't you want the Alchemy Manual?

It's only polite to reciprocate, so let's give it a taste!

This will be a good opportunity to test if the potion is working properly. If there are no problems, then consider it a sacrifice!

There are no complicated rituals, nor is there any piety required for washing hands and face.

Simply place the [Rock Solid Potion] steadily on the antique dark brown cover of the Alchemy Notebook, and a familiar alchemy matrix will appear, into which the potion bottle will smoothly disappear.

[The Rock Potion tastes really good!]

[Well done, eager-to-learn young man!]

"And then what? A verbal compliment if you do well...?"

Ling Xiao muttered something to himself, but of course he didn't dare say it aloud.

After waiting for a while and seeing that the journal had no other reaction, he realized that this [Rockstone Potion] was not yet of the quality required for inclusion.

It seems that the more valuable the potion, the easier it is to be included in the register; only the truly exquisite ones can catch the eye of the journal.

With this successful precedent, Ling Xiao devoted himself to refining magic potions after making the purchase.

Before dark.

He finally created a significantly more "perfect" [Rockstone Potion].

[[Rockstone Potion] has been included; related potion files can be viewed and studied.]

Young man, your passion and talent in potions have impressed Flamel! Now, would you like to obtain another potion recipe? Or embark on a new field of study?

The feedback from the Alchemy Notebook has changed...

Ling Xiao did not make a choice immediately.

He really wanted to say, "I want them all!"

But our strength doesn't allow it.

If it were anyone else, Ling Xiao might have been able to find a way to manipulate things, but since the other party was a sealed object, it wouldn't pay any attention to his wishful thinking.

If one's "greed" were to violate some taboo, then the loss would truly outweigh the gain...

But it wouldn't hurt to ask first, would it?

After thinking about it, Ling Xiao still chose a polite form of address.

"Master Flamel, what are the possible directions for the prescription? Does the other category mean I can choose any of the other three?"

The alchemy manual quickly provided the answer.

If you choose a potion recipe, you will receive one from either the improved branch of [Rockstone Potion] or an unrelated recipe.

By selecting a learning category, you can choose any one of magic, alchemy, or array formation and receive an introductory "opportunity".

"If I want to learn these three things, do I need to have the corresponding talent or ability?"

Ling Xiao was more interested in the latter, but still cautiously tried to eliminate any potential risks.

The learning opportunities provided by Master Flamel are for young people who lack relevant talent but are very hardworking and have potential!

[No prerequisites are required; once you successfully get started, you can smoothly begin your research and learning journey!]

Since that's the case, Ling Xiao has nothing to hesitate about.

[Magic] [Alchemy] [Array]

The latter two sound high-end, and their actual effects must be very strong as well.

However, given that supernatural powers are the most well-known, Ling Xiao felt it would be better for him to start with magic.

In particular, the special effect of this sealed artifact greatly amplifies spellcasting, especially elemental magic.

Choosing magic is a safer bet, and there might even be unexpected surprises...

The gates of magic are opening for you...

As a complete novice who has only just begun to explore the basics, you have only grasped some applications of magic; you are far from having truly learned it...

[The magical skill [Spear of Extreme Cold] is a good way to practice. Before Master Flamel becomes disappointed in you, complete one hundred perfect, focused spellcastings!]

The Alchemy Manual provided corresponding feedback based on Ling Xiao's choice.

This was both the test for his introductory magic learning and the second "requirement" of this sealed artifact.

Do I have to take an exam to get into school?

This is all too familiar to someone like Ling Xiao, who excels at taking tests!

Night falls.

The convoy stopped.

Snowflakes began to fall again as Qi Heng returned with the combat personnel responsible for forward reconnaissance.

In fact, Ling Xiao's senses were always active. The vast snowfield didn't have many complex terrains, and almost nothing in the surrounding area could escape his notice.

However, the loss of heart hidden beneath the snow makes this grasp less certain.

Therefore, when Qi Heng and his group were clearing the road, they would also bring along a few oxen that were pulling modified sleds.

These wider sleds, lined up side by side, were enough to sweep out what was hidden under the snow.

"These guys! They're all riding wolves like crazy!"

Qi Heng plopped down beside the campfire, snatched the sizzling, oily meat skewers from Ling Xiao's hand, and started gnawing on them.

He complained with a sour tone and a hint of envy, "Three heads after three, and then another three heads after that!"

"Brother Xiao, aren't we the closest of friends? Why won't you even arrange a mount for me?!"

"And you even emphasized that each person should have their own wolf, and not lend their mounts to others to ride!"

"Aren't you obviously trying to keep your distance from me?!"

Ling Xiao put his hand into the fire to burn off the oil stains and then continued practicing the Ice Spear spell.

Without even looking, he snapped, "So what? Don't you remember when I herded the cattle back, and you were charging at them on a bull, yelling 'Bull Warrior'?"

"Back then, I didn't have that much control over monsters, and you still dared to play like that! Now, if I gave you a Frostwolf, wouldn't you send out a whole cavalry company?!"

"Just stay put! You're faster than a wolf anyway, why would you need a mount..."

Qi Heng thought about it and realized that it made perfect sense.

However, he didn't intend to cause trouble. At most, he was just a little "annoyed" that Ling Xiao had a nice day off, so he took the opportunity to "harass" him.

Once people get used to a fulfilling and valuable busy life, it's really hard to adjust to suddenly having free time.

Although Ling Xiao used his brain quite a bit that day, he still felt that his buttocks were calloused from being jostled around on the oxcart for so long.

After a satisfying meal, it's time to do some exercise...

He stood up and stretched, the bones hidden beneath his muscles making a pleasurable popping sound.

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"The camp's night watch shifts are as usual; I'm out patrolling the outer perimeter."

After leaving some simple instructions, Ling Xiao put on his new generation of cold-weather armor and stepped into the snowstorm.

……

……

laugh--

Far away on the snowfield, a lizard crawling at high speed was impaled on the spine by an ice spear that fell from the sky without warning, pinning it to the ice.

"Oh right...right..."

Ling Xiao exhaled a long breath of white air, finally touching the invisible threshold of perfect spellcasting.

No one can teach it, and no textbook will record such a wonderful feeling.

Because Ling Xiao only vaguely understood after he realized it himself that all spellcasters' "sudden enlightenment" is different.

That's not knowledge taught by rote.

Perfect casting is more like a special "state".

Moreover, it is not universally applicable in a certain sense; at least for now, he cannot achieve "one method is applicable to all methods".

For example, the sense of enlightenment Ling Xiao gained from the Extreme Cold Spear is something that other spells might never be able to achieve.

But... at least the perfect casting of the Frost Spear...

He got it!

With a thought, a slender ice spear materialized in Ling Xiao's hand.

It was thrown casually, and the trajectory of the flying object seemed no different from before.

But Ling Xiao, with his eyes closed and head bowed, seemed to have developed "insight," clearly perceiving...

Do not!

In fact, it perfectly predicted the trajectory, landing point, and even the power of the ice spear.

It didn't achieve the magical effect of shooting the arrow first and then drawing the target, like a causal law.

However, as a skill of superior quality, the Frost Spear is now much more effective than before.

Ling Xiao started practicing his perfect spellcasting from a standing position, and gradually began practicing his movements while moving.

Ice spears streaked across the night sky, piercing through the snowflakes and flying in all directions.

There are plenty of monsters that sneak up in the dark.

Forget about climbing to the camp; as long as you appear within Ling Xiao's perception range, you're a sitting duck!

In any case, there is no such thing as being unharmed here.

It's good enough that they didn't come knocking on our door, but they actually dared to show up at our doorstep!?

What is this if not a blatant provocation?

As for the corpses left behind after the instant kill, Ling Xiao has now developed a "bad habit" of not bothering to walk himself and instead having the Frost Wolves carry them back.

For the larger ones, go and haul several together.

Ling Xiao had no interest in even dissecting and storing low-quality corpses.

The frost wolves ate with gusto, howling and munching, their eyes filled with not only awe but also reverence as they looked at their new leader.

Aside from the unlucky ones who were killed by the ice spears, both humans and wolves were very happy...

……

"Phew... that's finally enough. A hundred times may not seem like much, but it's actually quite a lot!"

Ling Xiao opened the alchemy manual with great joy, and it also displayed real-time positive feedback.

A hundred perfect spellcasts sound difficult, and they really are not easy!

[Young man, you've fulfilled Master Flamel's expectations of you in such a short time; you'll succeed no matter what you do!]

[Your efforts will be rewarded. Master Flamel wishes you that every [Spear of Frost] you cast in the future will be a perfect shot!]

[Reward: Elemental Spell - [Blazing Flames] (Due to your excellent attitude in learning, Master Flamel has specially upgraded this reward to Superior grade!)]

【Magic[1/? ]】

Holy crap?!

This is truly an unexpected delight!

But Ling Xiao knew the nature of the Alchemy Manual; it certainly wouldn't give him any benefits for free.

In fact, even seemingly demanding tasks can be seen as ways to motivate yourself to practice.

For those who want to make steady progress, it's practically a magic tool for forcing self-discipline in learning!

Complete one hundred perfect casts of [Blazing Bloom], and kill an enemy of at least your level using only [Blazing Bloom].

The requirements for the magical realm seem to be more stringent than those for potions.

It requires not only personal practice, but also practical verification.

Fortunately, he didn't need the alchemy manual to force him, as Ling Xiao had always enjoyed killing enemies in different ways.

This was the first time he had obtained an excellent-level spell skill!

【Fireworks in Full Bloom】

【Quality: Excellent】

【条件：灵性达到20且精神达到40或等级达到LV35；消耗100点灵力；无冷却；连续使用可获得10%的可迭加伤害增幅】

[Special Effect: After a brief casting time, a burst of blazing flames erupts, spreading and bombarding the target area, dealing impact damage, explosion damage, and a continuous burning effect to enemies; when the flames hit multiple times, the burning effect stacks into an explosive burst, causing a smaller but prolonged explosion!]

[Evaluation: Flames erupted, incinerating all enemies!]

Absolutely right!

Simple and straightforward mechanisms often represent the ultimate output!

Ling Xiao has many attack methods now, but a few more simple and direct offensive skills would be more than enough!

【Flames in Full Bloom】Without any strict conditions, how many combos can be created by integrating it into his combat system!?

Ling Xiao couldn't resist the urge to spray!

Of course, he didn't forget to drive the Frostwolf away first.

After all, this is an excellent-level attack spell, and according to the description, it can spread and escape, which would be bad if it burned the fur of these wolf cubs.

Concentrate...

Gathering Spirits...

A small, dark red flame slowly formed in Ling Xiao's palm, then spread into an even redder and larger ball.

It seems like things are getting out of control.

Before the flames grew more intense, Ling Xiao decisively activated his skill, unleashing a burst of blazing flames forward!

boom--

The snowfield turned completely black, and the ice underneath melted instantly, causing cracks to appear on the cold, hard ground.

Smoke and moisture rise from the wounds of the dark brown earth...

"Holy crap... this is the power magic should have..."

(End of this chapter)