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"Of course, no problem. It was the people from the Mage Association who noticed this first. They found that when Chen Gang arrived, she was only registered as a fifth-level mage, but when she disappeared for a while and came back, she had leveled up to a sixth-level mage. So they sent people to investigate and track Chen, but unfortunately, they found nothing."

"Oh, so I sent you to get close to Chen?"

"No, Chen and I have known each other for a long time, we're good friends. I noticed the people from the association were acting suspiciously, so I got the reason for what happened from them, and then I told them to stop following Chen..."

Noel's words didn't seem like a lie; it seemed she was genuinely sincere about the aged vinegar. Qin Yu pondered for a moment.

"So, you contacted me on your own initiative?"

"Pretty much, but if the value behind it is too great, I will also report it to the association."

Noel didn't hide any of this. Although he didn't inherit the hot temper, he was very straightforward and intelligent.

"Since you're so sincere, I might as well tell you."

Qin Yu hasn't told many people about the advancement fruits, which are of equal value to aptitude-enhancing potions, but since someone asked and was quite sincere, he'll answer.

"Which do you think is more valuable, a potion that can improve a person's aptitude or something that can raise a person's rank?"

Qin Yu asked Noel a question, which Noel thought about carefully before answering.

"Logically speaking, if both are applicable to the same scope, then their value should be the same. However, their value will differ depending on the individual's qualifications and social standing..."

Noel did indeed think about it very seriously. The value of these two items would vary depending on the applicant's qualifications and social standing.

For someone who has reached a bottleneck in both strength and qualifications, improving their qualifications is definitely more valuable than improving their rank.

"As far as I'm concerned right now, items that raise one's rank are more valuable than potions that improve one's aptitude..."

Noel was eager to raise her strength to level 7, but that was destined to be a long road, so she wanted to know if there was anything that could quickly improve her strength.

"Well, then I can tell you that there are things that can quickly increase your strength..."

After hearing Qin Yu's words, Noel couldn't help but feel hopeful.

"However, this thing has a very limited range of applications. The ordinary version is applicable to levels 1-5, while the mutated version is only applicable to level 6. After taking it, the highest level that can be raised is level 7. Beyond that, you'll have to continue exploring and discovering on your own..."

Noel nodded repeatedly; she was now very interested in what Qin Yu had mentioned.

"Mr. Qin Yu, I am willing to pay for that mutated item..."

Qin Yu waved his finger. "Do you really think that these mutated things can be bought with money?"

"..."

Noel was somewhat jolted awake by those words.

"If I were already able to mass-produce this, I would definitely announce it to the public, but until now I haven't revealed much about it to the outside world..."

Qin Yu's words brought Noel back to his senses. During the experimental stage, it was impossible to disclose the results to the outside world, and the same principle applied when researching new magic.

“I understand, Mr. Qin Yu…” Noel felt like he’d been doused with cold water. “Perhaps Grandpa is right. I need to work even harder and reach the 7th rank on my own…”

Qin Yu affirmed Noel's idea, but added, "Yes, hard work is important, but opportunity is also indispensable. You're very lucky. If you're willing to let me meet the Sorcerer King, I can reserve some of those mutated items for you..."

Qin Yu's words rekindled a glimmer of hope in Noel...

Chapter 232 The Abnormalities of the Harbor

Western Continental Seaports

Flame Hand was entrusted by the Sorcerer King to come here to help fight the demonized sea creatures attacking the harbor region. Since then, the harbor has not been peaceful.

Dark clouds gathered and the sea wind howled, foreshadowing the next wave of attacks from the demonized sea creatures. Flame Hand and the harbor's army stood on the coastline, poised to strike.

The waves crashed against the shore, one after another. Suddenly, the seawater bubbled as if boiling, and countless fishmen and mermaids corrupted by the aura of the evil god emerged from it.

"attack!"

The troops in the harbor drew their muskets and cannons and aimed them at the sea.

The demonized sea creatures on the surface... Bang! Bang! Bang! Boom! Boom!

Despite the bullets and artillery fire, the sea creatures did not flinch but continued to charge the coastal troops.

The giant fishmen came ashore, holding large seashells as shields to defend against the harbor army's firepower.

The little fishmen approached the harbor army at incredible speed, leaping into the ranks to disrupt their attack.

"They really don't let people rest..."

Flame Hand was tired of these fish-like creatures; he was almost sick of eating fish lately.

"ah!"

A small fishman pounced on the Flame Hand.

Wow!

Then, he somehow bumped into some barrier and suddenly his whole body was burned to a crisp, becoming fragrant on the outside and tender on the inside.

"Flame...evaporation!"

As soon as the Flame Hand made its move, the little fishmen who were disrupting the army felt a burning sensation under their feet, and then, boom! They all vanished.

"Flame Storm!"

Amidst the raging storm, a fiery storm arose, sweeping across the entire coastline, and the demonized sea creatures were continuously burned to ashes by the fiery storm.

The charging sea creatures began to retreat, and new mermaid sorcerers appeared. They began to use magic, summoning countless sea elementals. The sea elementals passed through the flame storm without any ripples and launched a water surge towards the army on the shore.

"This is getting more and more troublesome..."

Although these sea creatures' attacks were repelled every time, they always managed to come up with new tricks and become stronger than before.

"Counterattack!"

Bang bang bang, boom boom boom, the bullets and artillery fire hit the energy creatures without causing any pain or discomfort.

"Intense evaporation!"

The Flame Hand ignited the energy within these sea elements, causing them to heat up continuously until they were completely evaporated.

But the sea creatures did not give up. New sea elements joined the battlefield, launching attacks together with other fishmen, and the battle became intense once again.

At the same time, the ground began to shake, as if something was about to emerge from beneath the coastline.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

One after another, siege crabs burst from the ground, sweeping through the army in the harbor and destroying their fortifications.

The harbor's army suffered repeated defeats due to a lack of strong land combat capabilities, leaving Yan Shou feeling helpless.

"That Harbor King has sent his Sea Dragon Legion to attack the Demonized Sea Clan's stronghold, neglecting his own territory..."

If the Sea Dragon Legion were here, things wouldn't be like this now. Now, Flame Hand can't care about anything else. Let them destroy things; it's better than the coast falling.

"Flames erupt!"

Flame Hand floated up and left the ground. All that could be heard within range was a rumbling sound. The ground began to tremble, and vents rose up on the ground and in the sea.

boom!

Flames soared into the sky, engulfing the harbor and the sea creatures. The flames swept across the entire battlefield, forcing both armies to retreat. Yan Shou single-handedly ended the battle and destroyed all the fortifications on the coast.

The good thing is that the corrupted sea creatures retreated, so this was a worthwhile trade.

The army at the harbor felt a sense of dread, but they didn't have much time to rest. The fortifications that were destroyed had to be rebuilt, and the next attack from the sea creatures wouldn't be too far off.

"This can't go on. We need to get the king to send troops to support us. Otherwise, I'll eventually run out of strength on my own..."

Although this eighth-level old man could hold out for a while, the sea race hadn't deployed any decent combat power yet, which seemed to indicate they were holding back and were only conducting probing attacks to gather intelligence.

-

Inside the palace of the Magic Kingdom

"Noel, what brings you here?" The Sorcerer King was flipping through a book.

"Your Majesty, I have come here because a friend of mine wants to see you and discuss some things with you."

Noel came here to act as an intermediary between Qin Yu and the Sorcerer King.

"Oh, it's that Qin Yu, right?"

"Your Majesty, you knew everything?"

Noel was originally going to introduce Qin Yu, but it seems the Magic King already knows.

But that makes sense, how could the Sorcerer King not know Qin Yu?

“I noticed them when they arrived, but I didn’t expect them to be your friends, Noel.”

The Magic King closed the book and looked at Noel.

"Actually, we can't really be called friends. We just met recently. He wants to see you and discuss some things with you."

Noel didn't know the specifics either; Qin Yu had to tell the Sorcerer King himself.

The Magic King rested his head on his hand, seemingly deep in thought: "If it were anyone else, I wouldn't be interested. But since it's him, I must meet him in person..."

"Then I'll go and inform them immediately."

Noel got up to say goodbye and left, while the Sorcerer King sat silently in his seat, lost in thought.

Not long after, Noel brought Qin Yu to the palace.

"Your Majesty, I have brought the person here, so I will take my leave now." Noel turned and left, leaving only Qin Yu and the Sorcerer King behind.

Qin Yu glanced at the Sorcerer King on the throne. He was a very mysterious person who never showed his true face and preferred to wear a mask. Judging from his voice, he was probably not very old.

"I have long admired your name. I am wondering whether I should address you as the Sword Saint of Midnight or simply call you Qin Yu."

The Sorcerer King was also carefully observing Qin Yu.

"It's just a name, it doesn't matter."

"That's right, then please state your purpose, Qin."

feather. "

The people from the Magic Kingdom seemed to be very straightforward, so Qin Yu didn't need to bother with any fancy rhetoric.

"The Magic Association is investigating one of my friends, isn't it?"