funbook-pk Chapter 50 Merlin's Beard, Spellcasting Acquired
Chapter 50 Merlin's Beard, Spellcasting Acquired
"I've become rich overnight. These bandit knights are rolling in money. I only spent half a day getting so much stuff." Lin Wei's eyes sparkled, and he was overjoyed. "But those who do many evil deeds will surely perish. Doing this kind of thing occasionally is fine, but doing it often will easily lead to disaster."
To be on the safe side, Lin Wei planned to return to Flower City first to process these things; there was no rush. At this moment, in the secret room, which was gloomy and dark, only a few oil lamps emitted a faint light.
Lin Wei put the three heads down and said to the female ghost Kardashian, whose eyes were sparkling, "The brains are here."
"Hmm, you didn't disappoint me." Kardashian happily removed her head. "By the way, this is the extracted bloodline, the Longhorn Beetle bloodline."
Kardashian didn't ask any more questions and prepared to crawl into the pebbles.
"Wait, do you recognize this thing? It glows at night, like it does now."
Lin Wei pulled out his shiny beard and asked.
Kardashian looked surprised: "Huh, Merlin's Beard? That's a pretty good spellcasting medium. I didn't expect it to end up in your hands? There are still spellcasting mediums circulating in the mortal realm?"
The human realm? A medium for casting spells?
Lin Wei scratched his head, realizing that this female ghost could always utter words he didn't recognize.
"I'm in a good mood today, so I'll tell you a bit more. You'll find out eventually anyway." Kardashian paused, then said, "The 'human world' is the general term for this continent before you, inhabited by weak humans. Spellcasting medium is the core material needed by wizards to cast spells; you can think of it as a knight's weapon. The better the spellcasting medium, the greater the power of the spell, the faster the casting speed, and the more stable the spell's construction."
"It looks a bit like a magic wand? Like a knight's weapon," Lin Wei guessed, his eyes darting around.
He played quite a few online games in his previous life.
"Pretty much. Classical wizards still use wands. The wand's core is the spellcasting medium, such as walnut or dragon's beard wood. Merlin's beard is a rare treasure even in the hands of a wizarding apprentice, yet you, a mere knight who isn't even a wizard yet, have obtained it."
As soon as she finished speaking, Kardashian disappeared again.
"I've certainly learned something new. The world of wizards is indeed mysterious and unpredictable, something I can't understand at all. A beard can actually help with spellcasting?"
Lin Wei was very surprised, his mouth wide open, but he knew he had received something truly good.
"I'll just continue cultivating for the next year. Three bottles of regular Concentration Potions and one bottle of enhanced Concentration Potion should be enough for my cultivation. I'll use what I have; there's no need to insist on having only the enhanced versions. Don't bite off more than you can chew. More resources aren't always better; I need to digest them first. It would be a terrible thing to die out there one day."
Lin Wei's understanding of Gou Dao deepened.
"I have this longhorn beetle breathing technique. I just happened to give it to the poisonous mantis to swallow. It's a low-grade breathing technique."
Lin Wei returned to the basement to cultivate. The basement was so quiet that only his soft breathing could be heard. He sat cross-legged on the floor, his expression focused.
A month later.
Lin Wei successfully mastered the Longhorn Beetle Breathing Technique and memorized it into the Deep Blue Face.
Six months later.
[Disguise skill +4, after being tripled by Deep Blue Face, experience points +12]
[Disguise Technique: Tier 3 → Tier 4 (Maximum)]
[Disguise: You can use simple materials and techniques to modify and disguise your face to confuse observers.]
"Huh, I've also reached the limit for my Disguise skill, and it even gave me an extra explanation." Lin Wei opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them, and said, "This is the first skill I've ever reached its limit."
"This should be enough for a long time. I'll change my appearance whenever I have time. I'll continue practicing the Longhorn Beetle Breathing Technique." Lin Wei's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.
More than half a year later, on the first green day of March, the sun shone brightly outside the window, and a gentle breeze was blowing. Lin Wei turned 31.
"Phew, I've used up all my focus potions. It's been over a year since I last came back from Maple Leaf City." Lin Wei finished his cultivation, stretched, and sighed.
"The Longhorn Beetle's Breathing Technique has also reached the fourth level. It is currently locked in a fierce battle with the Mantis, but it seems that the situation is one-sided." Lin Wei looked towards the heart and saw the Mantis riding on the Longhorn Beetle, its arms waving like the wind, constantly slashing at its sharp horns. The Longhorn Beetle could only shake its head and let out a low roar, trying to shake it off.
"This is just bullying." Lin Wei shook his head helplessly and continued to forge iron. Sparks flew as the hammer struck the anvil.
a few days later.
[Poison Breathing Technique Experience Points +2888, Poison Mantis → Steel Poison Mantis, Mantis Breathing Technique converted to Steel Poison Mantis Breathing Technique (Medium Grade), Breathing Technique cap slightly increased, cap requirement (2/3)]
[Steel Poison Mantis Breathing Technique: Level 5 (8000/20000), Effect: Intermediate Perception, Maximum Requirement (2/3)]
"Hey, I've become a Steel Poison Mantis!" Lin Wei excitedly transformed into his mantis form. His arms and limbs were much harder, and iron filings kept falling from them. He nodded in satisfaction.
"If I can keep devouring, I wonder what kind of monster I'll become in the end." Lin Wei's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
"Both the Steel Poison Mantis Breathing Technique and the Iron Armor Lion Breathing Technique are worth nearly ten thousand experience points. I need to focus on one to advance to the Great Knight level first." Lin Wei hesitated for a moment, then frowned slightly. "I'll focus on the Iron Armor Lion Breathing Technique from now on. I also have the Grizzly Bear Breathing Technique and the Squirrel Breathing Technique that I can use to devour other techniques."
Lin Wei left the basement. The little castle was as usual; sunlight streamed into the courtyard, the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, and there was a sense of tranquility.
The werewolf prophets Black and Drake, whom they had subdued, worked together seamlessly, managing the territory impeccably. This greatly pleased the retired Duke of Rose, who marveled at how well he had raised his sons.
"Lord Lin Wei, the continent has been relatively peaceful this year," Celia replied with a gentle smile. "The friction between the major powers and the duchies has lessened somewhat, although several ducal kings have died suddenly."
"It was probably done by theocratic agents or princes," Lin Wei said casually, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
Since learning that the king was a mortal, Lin Wei lost interest in the so-called royal power. It was just a puppet, placed on the surface, while the superhumans were behind it all.
"That's good. If there's nothing else, I'll get back to my work. I'm planning to move into Maple Leaf City soon. Drake and Ham are enough to manage Rose City." Lin Wei looked at Celia. "Would you like to come with me?"
"Of course I'm willing, my lord." Celia had already made up her mind, her eyes resolute; wherever Lin Wei went, she would go.
"I really can't do anything with you. I'm no longer the lord. I'll take you there later."
Lin Wei touched her hair and left.
Celia was not a subordinate to him; she was like family to him.