I, the leader of the secret sect, will do great things in the infinite world!

"Not only that, Severus," Dumbledore said, "Flame's Philosopher's Stone—the Philosopher's Stone—has the ability to turn stone into gold. Of course, we all know that it is not the Midas stone. , but a more sublime and profound change."

"That is, the process of making base metals become precious metals after going through the fourfold cycle."

There was a hint of unnoticeable enthusiasm in Snape's cold voice. Any potion master or alchemist would definitely imagine and dream about the mature red gem.

"Yeah, even I can't understand the truth of the Sorcerer's Stone." Dumbledore smiled, "Turning a stone into gold, immortality...for Muggles, it is a miracle that is hard to find , is a great achievement for wizards, as long as LeMay is willing to share a part of his magic power, he can easily cure all diseases in the world, thereby calming the economic disaster caused by Grindelwald."

"I didn't want to do this. But Grindelwald's long-term vision determined that he would not be limited to life and death like Voldemort. He must have searched for traces of Nicole Flamel several times during this period, and wanted to Make sure he doesn't interfere with his layout."

"What do you think, Mr. Aatrox?"

Dumbledore turned to look at Li Lin.

Li Lin raised his eyes and looked at him. Unexpectedly, most of his pupils were filled with black, like the face of a deep dark abyss.

Snape, who was watching all this, suddenly felt short of breath, and his chest felt tight.

Is this what this seemingly inconspicuous vice-principal really looks like?

Li Lin stretched out his hand, playing with the veil hanging from the silver spirit around him, his eyes drooped slightly, and he smiled softly.

Finally, after a long silence, his voice sounded faintly in the principal's office:

"I once heard that the highest achievement of an alchemist is to forge the Philosopher's Stone. Unfortunately, in my opinion, even the Philosopher's Stone is not as good as real gold."

Snape opened his mouth, but fell silent in the aura of Li Lin and Dumbledore's confrontation.

It was only then that he remembered that the man sitting opposite Dumbledore was the financial emperor of the British magic world. In this economic disaster, he single-handedly saved the "savior" of Knockturn Alley and Diagon Alley.

If Harry Potter is the one who defeated Voldemort, then Li Lin is the one who maintains the lifeline of all wizards in the British wizarding world.

With the Ministry of Magic declared bankrupt and Gringotts missing, who is funding all the down-and-out wizards to keep them from starving to death?It's the person in front of me!

Among those penniless wizards, the status of "Mr. Aatrox" is far higher than that of Albus Dumbledore.

"I want to hear your opinion." Dumbledore's eyebrows trembled slightly, "We all know that the Philosopher's Stone contains the truth of wealth."

The silver gauze passed over Li Lin's fingers, and the corners of Li Lin's mouth, soaked in happy memories, slightly curled up.

Dumbledore was conservative... a little too much.

"Dear Mr. Albus Dumbledore, I think you got one thing wrong, and that is gold, which is the basic currency of this world. Whether it's Muggles or wizards, whether it's goblins or dwarves, even those who own Wise dragons, as long as you can take out the gold, the transaction can proceed normally."

"But galleons, or gold-based money, are not."

"Let's give an example." Li Lin stretched out a finger, "Suppose I now have a thousand gold galleons, then I am undoubtedly a rich man in the British magic world, but when I come under the rule of Grindelwald, then I My wealth will be greatly reduced, and I will even become a pauper, because they do not recognize my wealth."

"Unless I melt all the thousand gold Galleons and separate out the gold inside."

"But if I do this, my wealth will also be greatly reduced." Li Lin sneered and shook his head, "Because these goblins bastards don't use pure gold at all."

"The reason why a gold galleung is worth a gold galleung is because Gringotts has given it such a value, and the magic world recognizes its value. Therefore, the gold galleons themselves do not need to be made of completely pure gold. .”

"Before the economic crisis, the gold content in a gold galleon was only 20.00%, and the rest was all other fucking metals. That's why fake gold Galleons with better quality are accepted by wizards and goblins."

Dumbledore's throat moved slightly, and his wisdom quickly made him think of the deep meaning behind the economic tsunami that almost razed the entire wizarding world to ruins.

"Please continue."

Li Lin nodded slightly, with his legs casually crossed, his eyes staring at the burning fireplace, and he said in a casual tone: "There is only one thing in this world, which is an absolute hard currency, and that is gold. Whether it is the magic world or the world countries, their exchange rates are based on gold."

"Because gold is scarce enough and stable enough."

"But once someone uses the Philosopher's Stone to turn stones into gold on a large scale, causing gold to flow into a country's market, it will directly drive down the value of gold in the entire country."

"Please allow me to take the United Kingdom as an example. First of all, a large number of private assets will purchase gold to store value, but the problem is that the economic expenditure of the United Kingdom at a certain stage is fixed. Agriculture, banking, service industry, light industry, heavy industry …Once a lot of money goes to buy gold, then there is less funding for social security going into these basic industries.”

"What's even more frightening is that this change is sufficiently hidden. In a short period of time, even top economists like Keynes and Hayek can hardly see the problem at a glance. Until all the backlog of problems erupt."

Li Lin took his fingers away from the silver gauze, his eyes were like the surface of a frozen lake, and he stared at Dumbledore, whose face was stiffening little by little.

"The reduction in commercial investment will lead to massive unemployment, the reduction in agricultural investment will lead to insufficient food supply, and the reduction in social security investment will lead to a series of turmoil that cannot be calmed in time. These nightmare scenes are already in the magic It happened in the world.”

"The most direct consequence is that the people's hearts are scattered, the Ministry of Magic has collapsed, the credibility of all institutions has been lost, and all the 28 pure-blood families who are aloof have been disgraced."

Li Lin clapped his hands: "Just imagine, if Grindelwald attacked us with a stick and a carrot, how many of the five thousand wizards would be willing to stand under Dumbledore's great banner?"

"One thousand? Five hundred? One hundred?"

"Axiom and justice in the world are good, but I still want to eat."

Dumbledore's palms trembled slightly, and his eyes also became a little dazed.

This white wizard possessed unparalleled wisdom and insight. Even without Legilimency, he could tell that Li Lin's words were all true.

It is precisely because of the truth that its lethality is so great. It completely uncovers the glorious veil of justice and axiom, revealing the bloody truth underneath.

"Of course, the world is changing and it is getting smaller and smaller." Li Lin spread his hands, "So the turmoil in one country will soon spread to another country. If there is too much gold in this country, the price will depreciate , then other countries will naturally find ways to reach out.”

“They would buy gold in bulk, ship it back to their country, resell it, and make a lot of the middle price difference.”

"Afterwards, gold in the whole world lost its due status, it flooded in large quantities, and completely lost its status as a common currency... What followed was the collapse of the international financial exchange rate. Let's look at it now as a waste Gallon, Dumbledore. It's a stagnant pool of trading between the wizarding world now."

"Since Merlin Ambrosius laid the foundation, it has taken us thousands of years to determine gold as a general equivalent. If gold collapses before the next effective stable equivalent is found, then not only the wizarding world, but the entire world The world will go back to the previous state of war."

"Based on this situation, being able to refine real gold is much scarier than refining the Philosopher's Stone."

Li Lin smiled lightly and stretched out his finger, nodding his forehead.

"The Philosopher's Stone can only allow one person to live a long life at most, and the person who has a long life will be rational and have his own desires."

"This person's desire can be suppressed by himself, satisfied in a certain way, or forced to stop acting for other reasons...We can even take his Philosopher's Stone, destroy his body, in short , there are countless ways to solve it.”

"But if the financial system is once out of control, then even if there are gods in this world, it will not be able to save the collective depravity of mankind, right?"

"And now, someone is actually trying to curb massive hyperinflation by turning stone into gold on a large scale..."

Li Lin gave Dumbledore a thumbs up, his face full of approval.

"What Grindelwald, what Tom Riddle, how can it compare to our third generation and the greatest Dark Lord Dumbledore?"

127 I Will Laugh Like a Lionsmith

Li Lin's ridicule and sarcasm broke up the conversation.

Under Li Lin's unilateral output, Snape was completely speechless, but what made him even more angry was that Dumbledore, who seemed to be omnipotent in the past, became completely helpless under Li Lin's accusation. Powerless to parry... Could it be that what he did was really so useless?

The Potions Master did not ask Dumbledore this question, perhaps because he was also afraid of it deep in his heart - Dumbledore was not an omnipotent legend, and his one mistake almost led to an unstoppable disaster. The catastrophe completely ruined the surviving magic world.

The third generation of Dark Lord Dumbledore?hehe.

Snape didn't want to think about it, didn't dare to think about it.

As for Dumbledore himself, he was more shocked than angry.

He was angry that someone dared to use the word Dark Lord to slander him, and was shocked that he had almost accomplished a "great cause" even more vicious than the Dark Lord.

Many people in the magic world praised Dumbledore's profound magical attainments, and some praised his achievements in repelling the Dark Lord twice. Potion apprentices and alchemists compared him to Nick Flamel, but in Dumbledore's In my heart, the most proud achievement is not any of the above.

The only thing that can make Albus Dumbledore proud is that he suppressed the achievement of "Dark Lord Dumbledore".

There is no perfect person in the world, even a sage like Nick Lemay will indulge in his appetite. He and his wife have lived in the world for 600 years, and now they live in seclusion in Devon, England, because there is him there. Loved the trout and bread with butter.

Dumbledore often introspects.

He is the greatest white wizard in the world, and at the same time holds the elder wand among the three artifacts of death, and even held the invisibility cloak for so many years after the disaster of James Potter's family.

The second of the three artifacts of the god of death has been obtained, and no one has ever traveled so far on the road of seeking the mighty power of the god of death.

As long as he is willing and spends some effort, he can easily find the "Resurrection Stone" made into a Horcrux by Voldemort from Gaunt's old house, so as to gather all the three artifacts of the god of death in one fell swoop, so as to achieve the unstoppable God who dares to convince God. Shi Weiye.

But Dumbledore never thought about it that way, just like he once studied black magic intensively, but now he abandons it.

Voldemort feared Dumbledore, and even more feared the vengeance of the revered legend when he fell into the taboo.

Dumbledore's enemy has always been only himself, but he suppressed his dark side until he died, until he faced death with a calm attitude.

But what he couldn't accept was that he had almost created an even more tragic side.

Thinking of this, Dumbledore couldn't help but sigh deeply.

It seems that Nicole Flamel and Li Lin have to have a good talk.

......

Outside the window, it was just dawn.

Snowflakes of goose feathers are falling slowly, and there is no wind.

The whole night of tossing yesterday made the surroundings of Hogwarts eager to start the snowfall.

The snow is so deep and it is so serious.

The gloomy weather made people subconsciously feel sleepy. Li Lin half-opened his eyes and yawned, making a sharp neighing like a big goose.

Li Lin covered his mouth and staggered out the door. He suddenly remembered that he was already the head of Ravenclaw.

It was obvious that he had only been at Hogwarts for a few months.

"So time flies really fast. Before you know it, there are only 1 seconds left in 59 minute." Li Lin sighed again and again, feeling agitated, and Zhangkou paused for a while, "Time flies away in a hurry, And don't look back, the beautiful woman becomes an old woman."

Professor McGonagall turned around the corner of the corridor, and his face darkened slightly after hearing Li Lin's singing.

"Professor Aatrox, I think it's time for class."

Damn it's not your class!

Li Lin groaned in his heart, but he couldn't bear to admit it directly, and he simply stiffened his neck and shook his voice: "I released so-a Patronus Charm yesterday, and saved so-so many students! What's wrong with being absent from class all morning? I still pay your wages!"

Professor McGonagall was speechless, and could only allow Li Lin to leave in a swaggering manner.

Master Li, who had been absent from class all morning, opened the door and entered. When seeing him, all the students were silent.

The only one who can take it calmly is Qiu Zhang.

"OK, students, I have something to announce." Li Lin raised his arms, "All eyes are on me. I am the new headmaster of Ravenclaw. To celebrate this, I will show you a Fake."

The last time he taught me the Death Curse, I almost lost half the people in Hogwarts, plus a Flitwick... Although it is good to seek power and usurp the throne, Grindelwald will have to confront Dumbledore sooner or later. .

Don't wait for Grindelwald to rush over thousands of miles with the Red Army, and he has already become the principal of Hogwarts.

After hearing Li Lin's announcement of the holiday, all the students cheered happily. Only Qiu Zhang's face was not good-looking. When she saw Master Li rushing out of the door, she gritted her teeth and chased after him.

At the stairs, Li Lin was overtaken by Qiu Zhang and blocked his way.

"Professor...Although I don't understand why you did this, you said that if I have any doubts, I can ask you for advice."

Qiu Zhang said slowly.

"Hey——" Li Lin drew a long voice, and his smile froze at the same time.

This means that his precious fishing time will be reduced again.

When the long sound always faded away, Li Lin began to look left and right, until he shut his mouth in embarrassment, and no one came to save the scene.

It's class time now, who wouldn't want to come out for a stroll?

Just when Li Lin was racking his brains to make up a perfunctory excuse to Qiu Zhang, a shadow sprang out from above their heads, with sharp laughter:

"Look! Look! Look! What do I see? A professor who doesn't abide by his identity, a first-year student- oh, are they developing a relationship? Or some shady deal? Hahaha , it was so much fun!"

A small thing with black hair and black eyes hovered above their heads.

This is a mischievous elf that has existed since Hogwarts was founded. He is not a ghost, but an "invisible entity" that only appears in a specific location. They are always unruly.

Usually, mischievous sprites are disembodied, more like a phenomenon, although Peeves is able to materialize thanks to the school of magic.

Peeves, who likes to create mischief and chaos, has always caused headaches for the school and the school teachers and students, especially the administrator Argus Filch, because the only ones who can control his existence are the bloody Barrow and Albus Dumbledore.

"Peeves?"

Qiu Zhang's face suddenly turned pale, and she realized how vicious the words that Peeves said were.

Even if the professors don't care, what about the students?Those students who started emitting their own hormones will definitely gossip about it.

Li Lin frowned his beautiful eyebrows, raised his head and looked at Peeves with dead fish eyes, and then raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

Seeing this, Peeves flew in circles, grinning at Li Lin, trying to hear what he could say.

"I didn't expect...someone dared to take the initiative to fight with me..."

Hearing this, Peeves felt that something was wrong and flew into a tizzy. Seeing his prank, he showed such an excited expression, which had never happened in thousands of years.

A hand grabbed his ankle.

Li Lin's eyes lit up, and he pulled out the crowbar and handed it to Qiu Zhang, motioning for her to hold it while holding the crowbar against the back of Peeves' neck.