This necromancer is going to seduce the beautiful girls who are already dead.

When the auction ended, Abyss and his party bought the most potions among all the guests. Rebecca was extremely enthusiastic about almost all the rare potions she had never seen before, Leona had an extraordinary obsession with "becoming more feminine" and paid attention to all potions with similar effects, while Flora bought all the potions that were good for her body.

Abyss had originally wanted to buy a few potions to try out, but unfortunately, the potions he wanted had already been snapped up by the eager girls, so he could only sit obediently in his seat and become a background figure.

Abyss, worried that summoning the magical catfish directly would cause a commotion among ordinary people, bought some bottles on the spot, paid for them, and stuffed all the potions he had bought into them, filling a large bag with a clanging sound. However, the remaining beaker, the one containing the potion that could measure emotional compatibility, was left unpacked.

“We’re going to drink this right here,” Rebecca said to the staff member in charge of delivery. “Will it work well here?”

"As for the experimental results, there's a room over there. I suggest you go there." The staff member pointed to the opposite side of the auction hall, where there was indeed a door. "That room was built to test the effects of potions. It has strong defenses and is soundproof. In short, it has all sorts of advantages."

"Alright!" Rebecca didn't hesitate and immediately picked up the beaker containing the strangely colored potion. "We'll return the beaker to you after we drink the potion and test its effects!"

"Okay, go ahead." The staff member waved his hand, he was used to this situation and didn't find it strange.

It wasn't until he watched Abyss being led into the room by three girls that he sensed something was amiss: "Tsk... that young man... how come he has so many girlfriends? Damn, young people these days really have it rough. No wonder his skin is so pale, you can't have everything..."

……

Just as the staff had said, this room was indeed a very good place to test potions. It not only had magic circles to protect the walls and soundproofing materials, but also a complete set of first aid facilities to prevent emergencies.

Abyss and his group of four had already formed a small circle and sat on the ground. Rebecca was eager to try, while Leona and Flora were also full of curiosity. Only Abyss didn't care much about this kind of thing. As the most senior mage among the four, he knew that with the current level of magic and alchemy on the continent, it was almost impossible to know whether two people were compatible so easily. This kind of thing was only for fun and shouldn't be taken seriously.

Rebecca happily placed the beaker on the floor in the center of the room and said, "This potion is quite potent; each of us four can take a big gulp. Leona, Flora, do you two want some?"

"Why would I drink this stuff? I don't want to play this kind of boring game with ABC. It's all a lie anyway, it's not allowed at all, and besides, I also..."

“I want to give it a try,” Flora suddenly said.

Leona immediately changed her mind: "Then I'll reluctantly give it a try."

“Alright! One big gulp each!” Rebecca was the first to raise her beaker, take a sip, and then hand it to Abyss. “Abyss! Your turn!”

Abyss smiled nonchalantly, brought the beaker to his lips, and took a sip. The potion sent a spicy sensation through his taste buds, while its effects also stirred his magical energy, which gradually began to gather on his skin.

Flora took the beaker from Abyss, took a big gulp, and handed the last quarter to the somewhat nervous Leona.

Leona stared at the remaining quarter-cup of potion, her little brain racing—this was the cup the Abyss had drunk from! Drinking it would be like indirectly kissing the Abyss! But Flora drank it so naturally; she must not have thought about it that much! So, only drinking it would seem natural…

So Leona, prepared to give up her first kiss, drank the potion in one gulp.

“Alright! Now, according to their description of this potion, as long as we touch each other's skin, a light will appear, and the brighter the light, the more compatible we are!” Rebecca rubbed her hands together happily. “Can I touch the Abyss first?”

“Sure, please.” Abyss extended a hand to Rebecca.

"Here you are!" Rebecca eagerly grasped Abyss's hand.

As she touched them, bright light burst forth from their palms, illuminating the room, which was originally dimly lit by potion lamps. Their faces were bathed in the dazzling white light, turning them a jade-white color. The brightness of the light made Abyss raise an eyebrow.

"Wow! It's so bright!" Rebecca laughed happily. "Abyss and I are so compatible! Abyss! You see! I'll definitely become your wonderful wife!"

“We do get along quite well,” Abyss laughed, but his assessment of compatibility was based on the level of understanding they had when working together in another world.

“Me! I want to try too!” Leona immediately reached out her hand. “Abyss! Take my hand! Just so you know, I’m only curious…”

“Sure.” Before Leona could finish her self-deceptive explanation, Abyss released Rebecca’s hand and grabbed her small hand.

Bright light shone from their hands once more, illuminating Leona's rosy cheeks. She was initially quite nervous, but seeing her own light shining so brightly made her happy. She bit her lip, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on her face.

“My light shines just as brightly as Rebecca’s!” Leona proudly released her grip.

“Flora, let’s shake hands too.” Abyss extended his hand to Flora.

Flora pursed her lips, nodded, and then placed her hand in Abyss's palm.

"Oh my god!" Rebecca exclaimed in surprise.

A blindingly bright light suddenly flashed where their skin touched. If Rebecca and Leona's light had been like bright moonlight, then Flora's light was like bringing the sun down from the sky and placing it right in front of them. The entire room was bathed in a pure white light, making it impossible to see anything.

Then, the light disappeared, and Flora withdrew her hand.

"Wow!" Rebecca's eyes widened in surprise. "Flora! How can you be so strong!"

Leona's mouth was agape.

Flora, however, smiled without saying a word.

“Although I’m not as good as Flora yet, I won’t be discouraged! Abyss! I’ll definitely be more in sync with you in the future! Just you wait and see!” Rebecca patted her chest.

"Me...me too! If ABC treats me better from now on, I can be like Flora!" Leona said, blushing, declaring her determination.

Abyss patted the two girls' heads: "Alright, I will try my best to make you happy."

Flora continued to smile gently, but when no one else could see, a mischievous glint appeared in her eyes.

This potion was just a gimmick; the light intensity would be the same for everyone who used it. But Flora used a little trick and secretly used a divine spell that was hard to detect.

Who says that the kind and honest Flora can't use some clever tricks for the people she cares about?

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Rebecca's Little Schemes

For most people, potions obtained from auctions are merely toys for amusement, but for Rebecca, their value has reached another level.

Rebecca can analyze the ingredients of a potion simply by smelling and tasting it. No matter how complex the ingredients or how complicated the process, as long as she takes a sip and smacks her lips a couple of times, she can write down the complete recipe.

This ability stems partly from her keen sense of taste and smell, and partly from her thorough knowledge of the properties and flavors of all alchemical materials. It is no exaggeration to say that if you gave Rebecca a stack of paper and asked her to start writing from memory, she could immediately complete the most comprehensive and detailed alchemical tome on the entire continent.

In her previous life, Rebecca didn't possess such abilities. Analyzing the ingredients of potions with unknown formulas required not only her nose and mouth but also specialized equipment. This was even more complicated if the potion was poisonous or not meant to be ingested. However, the situation is different now. Her already superhuman sense of taste and smell have been amplified several times over since becoming undead, and her immunity to poison as an undead eliminates the need for such equipment. In essence, Rebecca is now a walking, talking lab, capable of tasting almost any potion in the world without any additional assistance.

"How about that? Isn't my tongue amazing?" Rebecca smiled proudly, leading the way out of the room where guests tested their potions, followed by Leona and Flora, while Abyss brought up the rear.

Just now in the room, the four of them tried out the effects of several potions. Abyss even drank a potion that "gave people the comfortable feeling of sleeping soundly all night after a long day of work." A special sense of comfort came from deep within his body, making him stretch lazily and look quite blissful.

"Wow, that's amazing! I want to learn too. You have to teach me someday!" Leona admired Rebecca's ability to taste the potion recipes in one bite, but she wasn't thinking about having her taste how many advanced potions she could find. Instead, she hoped that Rebecca could write down the recipes for delicious food and drinks and have the Abyss recreate them, so that she could enjoy the food no matter where she was.

"Your tongue is truly amazing, Rebecca. I would call it the Tongue of God," Abyss exclaimed sincerely, a look of genuine pleasure on his face. Although he possessed strong resistance to poison and the ability to analyze the ingredients of potions by tasting them, it paled in comparison to Rebecca's skill. "I've truly witnessed it today."

"Hehe, thank you." Rebecca smiled mischievously, sticking out her pink tongue.

Leona and Flora planned to go to the bar for a drink, while Abyss and Rebecca, seeing that it was almost time for the alchemists' gathering, decided to try their luck downstairs. The four of them headed downstairs.

The same staff member from earlier was still sitting in the auction hall across the street. He listened to Abyss and his group leaving the room chatting and laughing, and after a long pause, he muttered something with a strange expression.

"My God... those young people actually did that kind of thing in that room... it's absolutely indecent... disgusting... I also want to have three cute girls with me..."

……

"Keep this money with you; it should be enough for you to spend at the bar here tonight."

The four of them had already gone downstairs to the basement, which was entirely dedicated to bars. From the entrance, they could see many people dressed as alchemists drinking and chatting, as well as ordinary people. Behind the counter were all sorts of strange and unusual liquors; it was obvious these were novel concoctions created by the alchemists. Rebecca, holding a handful of Imperial Coins, said to Leona and Flora, "The Alchemy Club used to have a small bar, but it was much smaller than this one. I could probably spend a couple hundred Imperial Coins a night there."

Leona excitedly stretched out her hand, and the glittering Imperial Coins jingled and fell into her small palm. The poor princess counted them briefly and found that there were ten Imperial Coins with a face value of one hundred. She was so happy that her eyes lit up.

"Spend it however you like, spend it however you like." Rebecca laughed and patted Leona's arm.

Flora observed Rebecca and Leona's interaction with a smile. She understood that Rebecca's seemingly ostentatious displays of wealth were actually a way to please Leona and provide her with a sense of material security. Although Leona was an imperial princess, she was actually more naive than the average commoner girl. As long as she was well-fed and treated with proper respect, Leona would trust you like a kitten that had been fed.

Rebecca is clever. Knowing she was a newcomer to the Abyss's original trio, she proactively began cultivating harmonious relationships with the others after joining. It's clear that while Rebecca's feelings for the Abyss aren't yet deep, she's serious about winning his heart; it's not childish play. This proactive approach is perhaps one reason why she's become incredibly wealthy at only seventeen.

Flora saw through it all, but didn't say anything, because she didn't dislike Rebecca. Although Rebecca used some underhanded tactics, Flora could tell that Rebecca was sincere and genuinely wanted to fit in with the group and be liked by everyone, rather than manipulating people's hearts.

Leona happily grabbed Flora's hand and ran into the tavern, eager to try the uniquely flavored potion liqueur. The two quickly went inside and sat down. Leona waved to Abyss and Rebecca, signaling that they could go do other things.

“Let’s go. I can’t wait to see the audacious gathering of alchemists. I wasn’t even born then,” Rebecca said with a smile, putting her arms around Abyss’s.

Abis nodded and started walking down the stairs with Rebecca.

Following the directions given by the girl, the two easily found the iron gate she had mentioned. From the outside, they could tell there were already people inside; indistinct voices drifted through the iron gate.

At the entrance, a male student was sitting reading; he looked like the poor fellow who had been dragged here by his professor to be a gatekeeper.

"Hello, is this the room where alchemists hold meetings? May we go in?" Rebecca walked up and asked politely.

The student glanced at them impatiently: "Where are you from? Students from the academy? This room is full of big shots from the alchemy world, get out of here."

“What if we prove that we have the same level of skill as the big shots inside?” Abyss asked at this moment, his eyes serious.

The student glanced at Abyss's blue-green eyes, and for some reason felt a little sleepy, so he became even more impatient: "Want to go over? Okay, then come and do a problem. If you can't do it, then get out of here."

Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Entrance Exam

With a strange smile, the male student pulled a piece of paper from the book he was reading. It had a bunch of recipes written on it in messy handwriting, but it was obviously incomplete. There was a circle drawn on the paper, and inside the circle was an empty space with the words "What should I add?" written in very small print.

You see, behind that iron gate lies the routine gathering of the continent's most skilled alchemists. Many groundbreaking and unconventional inventions are discussed and exchanged here, and most of these inventions are ultimately shelved due to their inherent dangers and instability. Naturally, a gathering of this caliber wouldn't just let two young, novice alchemists in. The male student could tell from their appearance that the man and woman opposite him were both younger than him.

Moreover, because of his bad temper and tendency to offend people with his words, he had never been able to find a girlfriend. Now, seeing a stunningly beautiful woman leading a young man who dared to rudely try to enter the gathering, he felt even more resentful and secretly resolved to make things difficult for the two of them.

The paper he took out wasn't his own homework, but his mentor's research notes. His mentor was a professor at the Mendeleev Alchemy Institute and a member of the Royal Alchemist's Association. With numerous honors, he was a heavyweight figure, one of the very few in the world, and his expertise in alchemy had reached the pinnacle of the world.

Even this top expert spent half a year on this research notebook, conducting numerous experiments and visits before finally achieving a compromise result a few days ago—that is, the goal was achieved, but it is still far from the expected effect.

After being transformed by Baron Botel, alchemy was no longer the discipline that could be obtained by simply throwing in some medicine and hoping for the best. The reactions between different materials under different conditions had to be scientifically calculated and estimated, which made advanced alchemy extremely complex and obscure. Adding each material required a great deal of thought and verification, and it was already quite difficult to come up with a temporarily feasible solution.

His mentor was also planning to exchange ideas with his colleagues today, hoping to gain some new inspiration. This piece of paper, along with some other scattered notes, was brought here by him, the student.

This piece of paper can stump alchemists all over the world, and it can also teach this girl in front of me a lesson for thinking she's something special just because she has big breasts.

Rebecca stared at the paper the male student had shown her for a while, reading through everything recorded inside. Then she looked up and asked, "Can you tell me what this potion is intended to be used for?"

The male student replied nonchalantly, "This kind of potion? This kind of potion can stimulate the magical core within the human body, temporarily increasing a mage's magical power. So, can you think of what ingredients should be added here? I bet you can't even understand this recipe."

"That's a good idea. Generally speaking, you can add calamus extract as a preliminary step. It's the lowest cost and simplest option, and it's perfect for testing the effects."

Just as the male student was smugly thinking that his advisor's research topic could dampen the arrogance of those two guys, Rebecca suddenly pinched her chin and said.

The male student nearly popped his eyes out.

The expedient formula her mentor discovered a few days ago involved adding extracts of magic calamus! The old man even excitedly retrieved his treasured vintage wine from the cellar to celebrate! How did she know?

"This……"

"However, if you want better results, the extract of magic calamus is far from enough. You should heat the extract, add some pure ghoul bile in a 10:1 ratio, then find a qualified elementalist mage to continuously heat the container with magic, and finally slowly mix it with the other ingredients under high temperature... I expect this will raise a mid-level mage's magic level to a high-level level in a short time. Of course, this stuff has side effects; it will permanently damage your liver and cause temporary brain damage, giving you headaches for several days. Who came up with this idea? It's really quite bold."

Just as the male student was stunned speechless by that casual answer, Rebecca continued her analysis, and this time the result made the male student almost kneel down before her.

While it's unclear whether the busty woman's account is accurate, she did precisely describe the side effects. Indeed, the mentor did discover these side effects in the goblins used in the experiments, exactly as Rebecca described!